VENUS WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS PLC. Liqueurs

Monin Green Apple, 70cl

There is nothing quite as satisfying as biting into a fresh green apple and whilst you don’t get that exact sensation from Monin green apple liqueur, you get the same depth of flavour and biting freshness. Strong with the flavour of granny smith apples and the fresh bitterness of the skin, Monin green apple liqueur is wonderful when popped in lemonade, sparkling wine or anything with a bit of fizz.

Monin Green Melon, 70cl

Exotic and classically used in a range of cocktails Monin green melon liqueur is refreshing and tangy on the tongue. Its aroma is rich in ripe green melons and the flavour is smoother, round and tastes sweet and fresh. There is a tartness that is both enjoyable and adds another dimension to the flavour of the drink and ensures the sweetness isn’t overwhelming. Add an exotic touch to your favourite long drink or create your own cocktail!

Monin Lychee, 70cl

The exotic asian lychee is a flavour which compliments many others, both exotic and commonly enjoyed and monin lychee liqueur is a pale pink nectar which offers aromatic warmth. fresh lychee scent comes out strongly as you open the bottle and the flavour is subtly fruity with strong floral overtones and just a hint of acidity. the sweetness of the liqueur makes it a perfect accompaniment for pastry based desserts.

Monin Menthe Green, 70cl

Monin menthe green has clear emerald-tinged hues which adds a cool and sharp peppermint taste to a wide range of cocktails or indeed to enjoy on its own. its aroma is bright and vibrant with fresh peppermint and a sweetness comes through in the flavour, like candied mint alongside the natural, menthol-heavy taste of the peppermint. fresh pine and a hint of black pepper round off the flavour in refined style.

Monin Mure, 70cl

Monin Mure liqueur takes the natural, forest-fresh flavour of the blackberry. ripe and plump the fresh flavour of the blackberry is rich and velvety and perfectly captured in this sweet liqueur. The sweetness is balanced against the berries natural sourness and there’s even a jammy thickness to the liqueur, making it even more moreish. The concentrated flavour in Monin Mure liqueur is powerful enough to stand out in cocktails or be enjoyed in a long drink on ice.

Monin Orange Curacao, 70cl

More commonly known in its blue variety, monin orange curacao offers that same vibrant yet bittersweet flavour. golden orange in colour with an aroma which is fragrant and almost festive, with both bitter orange peels and sweet flesh coming through. the flavour is wonderfully gentle, a mild citrus warmth followed by candy sweet orange freshness, with only a hint of fresh orange tang. the bitter note ensures this is recognisably a quality curacao liqueur.

Monin Peche, 70cl

The juicy and aromatic flesh of the peach is perfectly replicated and wonderfully fragrant in this Monin peach liqueur. The flavour of peach or peche as the team at Monin would say, is rich and floral and in this liqueur, you’ll enjoy every last succulent drop. the aroma is fresh and enticing and the flavour is sweet, velvety soft and lingers long after your final sip.

Monin Vanilla Liqueur, 70cl

Very few flavours are as warm and comforting as vanilla and Monin vanilla liqueur allows you to enjoy its velvety smoothness alongside the satisfying burn of neutral alcohol. Bright with an aroma of vanilla pod and a taste which is rounded like fresh vanilla beans and vanilla cream, there’s an organic feel to this liqueur, enjoying vanilla in its natural state. It ends on a creamy note which guarantees you’ll go back for more.

Monin Violette Liqueur, 70cl

Violet is a flavour which truly adds another dimension to your favourite drink. Monin Violet liqueur is a delicate and aromatic creation which offers up the characteristic flavour of violet, alongside a little syrup and caramel. There’s a spring freshness about this liqueur that you might want to add to a wide range of cocktails and drinks including everything from an elegant champagne cocktail to simply with your favourite soft drink/mixer/mixer.

Monin Watermelon, 70cl

A summer day in a glass, Monin watermelon liqueur captures the essence of this quintessential summer fruit and offers up vibrant bursts of juice and a refreshing tang. As soon as you open the bottle you’ll imagine a summer’s day as the fresh aroma of just-cut watermelon escapes and on tasting, you’ll enjoy all the juicy freshness of the real thing. Add it to your favourite soft drink/mixer or create an extra special summery cocktail.

Mozart Black, 50cl

The darkest of all Mozart liqueurs, Mozart black offers a strong flavour of deep, dark chocolate. Sugar cane spirit and chocolate macerate containing 87% pure cocoa deliver a rich, bitter chocolate flavour which is complemented by notes of real bourbon vanilla from Madagascar and caramel. The darkness of the chocolate has a smoky edge and is perfect for those creamier cocktails and dessert drinks. Though the darkest of dark chocolates isn’t for everyone, this Mozart liqueur certainly gets the most from such an intense flavour.

Mr Black, 70cl

Old Smokey Apple Pie, 50cl

Ouzo 12, 70cl

The world’s first bottled Ouzo, Ouzo 12 offers up the taste of Greece. Crystal clear until you add water when it turns milky-white, Ouzo has the distinct fresh flavour of fennel, liquorice on the nose and subtle spices underneath. On tasting the strength of liquorice is released and the fresh fennel notes come through strongly with a welcome hint of sugar at the end. The long finish is intense with liquorice and it’s a flavour which you won’t forget in a hurry.

Pama Pomegranate, 70cl

Pama pomegranate is a deep crimson red liqueur which takes the sweet and distinctive flavour of pomegranate as its core. Made from all-natural pomegranates from California, Pama pomegranate is a natural companion to many other drinks including champagne and your finest sparkling wines, its tartness blending beautifully. The true beauty of Pama pomegranate genuinely is how well it mixes, whether that’s with a soft drink/mixer or into a cocktail.

PAMPELLE RUBY L'APERO, 70CL

Passoa, 70cl

Passoa is an exotic liqueur which shows off the exuberance and vibrancy of the passion fruit. It’s popular all over the world with Puerto Rico rating it as its number one liqueur. Its aroma is fresh and fragrant, passion fruit comes through but also boiled sweets and zesty grapefruit. On tasting, you’ll enjoy a light syrup mouthfeel and passion fruit at the forefront with cooked grapefruit and a little cherry coming through too. truly exotic and wonderful on ice.

pentire adrift, 70cl

A botanical non-alcoholic spirit made from unique plants native to the North Cornwall coastline.

pentire seaward, 70cl

Distilled using pink grapefruit and unique plants native to the Cornish coastline. Invigorating and replenishing, Seaward’s bright and zesty grapefruit citrus top notes meet green natural tones from the Pentire Plant Blend with natural berry from harvested sea buckthorn.

Pernod, 70cl

Pernod was created to sate the appetite of the french for aniseed. without the inclusion of notorious wormwood, Pernod could be enjoyed once absinthe was banned and its strong and distinct flavour ensures it’s still enjoyed today. Turning cloudy when water is added to improve the taste, Pernod is rich with aniseed, rooty liquorice and fennel working in perfect harmony. The herbal complexity of each drink makes it even more enjoyable and helps temper the intensity of the liquorice.

Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, 70cl

Ricard, 70cl

Ricard pastis is a uniquely produced aperitif which brings together three separate ingredients blended perfectly together with neutral alcohol and caramel to create a rich, intense flavour. Liquorice root, green anise and fennel are the three ingredients which deliver the traditional and complex flavours of Ricard. There’s a grassy edge to this pastis which helps it stand out from the crowd and it also has a minty citrus freshness which balances against the warm, liquorice tones.

Roots Mastiha, 70cl

Elegant and clean scent shaping an overall softening and refreshing smell; subtle lavender and coconut mouthfeel, with the unique mastic smell being prevalent. Soft and sweet feel with a microscopic suspicion of sourness. vigorous mastic aftertaste.

Roots Rakomelo, 70cl

Naturally sweet, honey, and spirited taste. Rakomelo is best consumed warm with the addition of orange and cloves. It has a subtle presence of spices with a very rich and delicate mouthfeel.

Roots Tentura, 70cl

Rich and lush earthy taste with a sweet peppermint and french vanilla feel; a sense of a sweet ‘cigar box’ cedary aftertaste.

Saliza Amaretto, 70cl

A premium amaretto which doesn’t disappoint, Saliza amaretto manages to balance a light body with an intense flavour. It’s rich with sweet marzipan and uses refined almond distillate to create its exceptional flavour. The nose is rich with those almonds alongside toffee and zesty orange peel and on the palate, it really is the fresh flavour of almonds that sings, with the sweet marzipan rounding the flavour beautifully.

Southern Comfort, 70cl

The deep south is calling you with their signature drink. vibrant, warm and completely epitomising its home town, southern comfort is the fine blended spirit which works wonderfully in many cocktails or simply with ice. Smoothening out Kentucky and Tennessee whiskies, the story goes that New Orleans bartender Martin Wilkes heron came up with southern comfort as a smooth alternative. A Mardi Gras essential its flavour includes welcome notes of cinnamon, smooth vanilla, cherry and natural honey. The combination is a huge hit and a versatile addition to your drinks collection.

SOUTHERN COMFORT BLACK, 70CL

St-Germain Elderflower, 70cl

The smooth and light flavour of St-Germain elderflower liqueur has kept it popular for many years and has guaranteed that it’s known as one of the finest and first elderflower liqueurs out there. Its aroma is lightly floral, with elderflower and a little sweetness coming through and then on tasting you’ll enjoy a pungent elderflower hit that mellows and is supported by just the right amount of sweetness. Surprisingly flavoursome considering it’s only got one key ingredient – a real triumph.

Taylor’s Velvet Falernum Cordial, 70cl

Velvet falernum is low alcohol and lightly sweet triple sec style liqueur. Produced in Barbados the liqueur is flavoured with aromatic clove, almonds and fresh leaves. The sugarcane-based is wonderfully sweet and helps the other flavours blend beautifully – the unique part of this flavour is definitely delivered by the lime and sugar combination which zings and the botanical warmth of the cloves adds a further dimension to the drink.

Tia Maria, 70cl

A drink used to live in Jamaican country clubs, tia maria marries sweet cane sugar with intense coffee to create an enticing and tantalising coffee liqueur that has become world-renowned. There’s a bitter burnt edge to its flavour which mellows as you drink, with dark chocolate notes marrying sweetly with the intense coffee hit. Warm spices and hints at pepper give the drink a deeper intensity and its low abv makes it a wonderful aperitif, perfect for deepening the flavour of your after-dinner coffee or simply over ice as an evening treat.

Tsantali Ouzo, 70cl

Even the shape of the bottle harks back to ancient Greece, Tsantali ouzo is a traditional flavour made in traditional ways using copper pot stills. as you’d expect with a good ouzo Tsantali is crystal clear and louches milky white when water is added. On tasting, you’ll enjoy a surprising sweetness which pairs with the strong liquorice notes you’d expect and hints of minty freshness too. The liquorice finish on this ouzo is sweeter than average making it a popular choice.

Tuaca, 70cl

Based on a recipe that dates back to the 15th century, Tuaca is a brandy-based liqueur which brings together a number of brandies, a secret blend of fruits and spices and just a little sugar to blend it all together in harmony. On the nose is a spicy citrus tang which entices you to drink and when you do you’ll enjoy a surprisingly light and oily mouthfeel, sweet with a little dry spiciness and cinnamon, nutmeg and bitter orange leading the taste profile. It settles into a mellower, sweeter warmth, just the ticket after a filling meal.

VILLA MASSA LIMONCELLO, 50cl

First creation within the Botanical Garden Range, made with Lemon Balm, a member of the mint family, also known by its name “Melissa Officinalis”. She produces a herbaceous explosion on the palate that is fresh and distinctive with citrus and minty finish.

Warninks Advocaat, 70cl

Recognisable from its red and yellow bottle and a Christmas favourite, there’s nothing to say you can’t enjoy Warninks Advocaat throughout the year. Just four ingredients deliver the unique and popular flavour: brandy, vanilla, sugar and egg yolks. The flavour is rich like vanilla custard and thick and syrupy in texture, with that bite of brandy providing a warm and satisfying kick. Essential for your festive snowball but enjoyable at any time of the year.

Xante Pear Liqueur, 50cl

Xante is an unusual liqueur, the ingredients and even a full description of the flavour of which are kept under wraps by its makers. A truly mysterious liqueur with hints of pear as well as liquorice and intense cognac notes. The ripeness of the pears is apparent from the first sip and this combines beautifully with the fine cognac notes and delivers a flavour which is enjoyably sweet but with that refreshing pear tang present throughout.

Yellow Chartreuse, 70cl

Originally made by the french Carthusian monks, yellow chartreuse is an aromatic and botanical-led liqueur with a distinctive and herbal taste. 130 hand-selected herbs are combined to create the exceptional flavour of yellow chartreuse and the liqueur is then aged in oak barrels to create a distinctive woody flavour. Honey is added to create a sweeter flavour and its lower proof and lighter on the palate when compared to its green compatriot. Wonderful before or after dinner.

Yeni Raki, 70cl

Turkey’s national drink, raki is a sweet, clear brandy which teases the tongue and brings together spicy, hot and sweet notes in perfect harmony. The deep anise flavour is what you’ll take away from each sip of Yeni raki but the flavour is much more complex than that with minty undertones and sugar beet sweetness. First produced in 1944 Yeni raki is one of Turkey’s most famous raki products and is one which can be enjoyed as an unforgettable aperitif.

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