FEATURED DRINKS
TAYLOR’S 10 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT
FEATURED IN: EPISODE 1:
DRUNKEN CRUSADERS & DARING TRADERS
A classic 10 year old Tawny port from top producers Taylor's. This is a robust, delicious wine which pairs wonderfully with soft cheese or dishes made with almond or coffee.
TAYLOR’S LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT
FEATURED IN EPISODE 2:
DICKENS VICTORIAN WORLD
Packed with jammy red berry notes, rich chocolate, well-integrated tannins, and plenty of woody spice thanks to its lengthy stay in wood barrels. Excellent drunk straight away (no need to decant) alongside some rich, salty cheeses.
STIGGINS FANCY RUM
FEATURED IN EPISODE 2: DICKENS VICTORIAN WORLD
A remarkable creation from the Planteray range, originally crafted by cellar master Alexandre Gabriel and drinks historian David Wondrich for Tales of the Cocktail in 2015. This exquisite treat involves infusing Queen Victoria pineapple rinds in white rum for a week, followed by distillation. The pineapple fruit is then infused in dark rum for three months. These two concoctions are harmoniously combined and aged in casks for an additional three months, resulting in a delightful burst of pineapple flavour.
TAYLOR’S HISTORICAL COLLECTION: THE MALLET
FEATURED IN: EPISODE 3
A marvellous tawny Port from Taylor's. A unique blend of Port from its extensive aged tawny stock, matured in seasoned Port casks. The ‘mallet-cylinder’ bottle design offers a fascinating glimpse into glass bottle evolution. This style, prevalent in the 1750s, succeeded the bulbous shapes of older hand-blown glass before the introduction of longer necks that define modern wine bottles. Presented in a beautiful wooden box,
DUBONNET ROUGE
FEATURED IN: EPISODE 3
Dubonnet is a French wine-based aperitif. It is made with red wine, herbs, and spices.
The word "Dubonnet" comes from the French word for "dark brown", which is a reference to the dark colour of the original recipe. Dubonnet was created in 1846 by Joseph Dubonnet, a French chemist. Joseph Dubonnet's original recipe used quinine, which was added for its medicinal properties. The quinine gave Dubonnet its distinctive bitter flavour, which many people enjoy today.
Dubonnet was a favourite of the late Queen and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.
THE COPPER DOG
FEATURED IN: EPISODE 3
A blended malt Scotch whisky named after a little piece of kit used once upon a time by distillery workers to covertly sneak spirit home... Eight different single malts from Speyside are combined by master blender Stuart Morrison to create this well-balanced whisky, which is designed to be well-suited for enjoying neat or in cocktails and mixed drinks. The other kind of dog, the animal kind, is very cool too, and Copper Dog is partnered with a number of charities across the U.S, supporting local shelters!
ROYAL LOCHNAGAR
FEATURED IN: EPISODE 3
This 12 year old was distillery at the Lochnagar distillery, once visited by Queen Victoria when she was staying at nearby Balmoral. Nose Creamy, aromatic nose with hints of hay, malted barley, oak and mixed peels.Palate Soft smoke and gingerbread, oodles of toasty spices, Demerara sugar and boiled sweets. Finish The finish is all about grass and honey.
Overall A sweet, summery dram…
TAYLOR’S 20 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT
FEATURED IN: EPISODE 4
Another great, well-structured tawny port from Taylor's. The extra ten years of aging from the standard 10 year old have produced a fine balanced port traditionally enjoyed as a dessert wine or at the end of the meal.