You can banish the January blues by trying something different and new with these unusual tipples. While many people might well be trying Dry January (and. let's face it, probably failing!) these drinks make the cold winter month a little more enjoyable.
Here is a selection of award-winning. innovative and boundary-pushing spirits that might tickle your tastebuds...
World Whisky Blend
A blend of whiskies from planet earth that celebrates a truly global flavour and the way the world really drinks whisky - mixed. World Whisky Blend is perfect for mixing with the most popular highball serves on the planet including green tea, coconut water, soda water and good old cola. An easy drinking blend with a truly global character.
It's perfect for those drinkers who aren't really into whisky and comes with a load of cocktail suggestions on the label. A good one to try is mixing it with ginger ale.
Price - RRP: £32.95
Project #173
The crafty folks at Atom Labs have been working on flavourful rum-based projects – showcased in the Project #173 collection. Who knows what flavour they’ll come up with next? Fun fact: The boiling point of alcohol is 173.1 degrees fahrenheit, hence the name of the Project #173 rum brand.
They currently have these fantastic rums to choose from.
- Project #173 Black Cherry Rum
- Project #173 Gingerbread Rum
- Project #173 Chocolate Rum
- Project #173 Butterscotch Rum
- Project #173 Salted Caramel Rum
- Project #173 Smoked Chilli Rum
- Project #173 Pumpkin Spice Rum
- Project #173 Pineapple Rum
- Project #173 Coffee Rum
- Project #173 Hazelnut Rum
- Project #173 Candy Floss Rum
- Project #173 Coconut Rum
- Project #173 Lime Rum
- Project #173 Watermelon Rum
- Project #173 Christmas Pudding Rum
- Project #173 Banana Rum
- Project #173 Passion Fruit Rum
Price - £19.95
Jaffa Cake Gin
Bringing together two classics, Jaffa Cake Gin is distilled with oranges, fresh orange peel, cocoa powder and real-life Jaffa cakes. The result is just as you’d expect - full-on Jaffa cake tastiness built around a distinctive base of crisp juniper - perfect for gin lovers with a sweet tooth. It makes a delicious Negroni and as an added bonus you can garnish with an actual Jaffa cake! Winner of the World’s Best Flavoured Gin 2022 (Winner - World Gin Awards 2022).
Price - RRP £27.95
Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey
Inspired by the BBQ joints of America, this rich, meaty expression brings together Tennessee Rye Whiskey and sherry-cask finished peated, Single Malt Scotch Whisky. All served up in a bottle that could easily be holding your favourite BBQ sauce! It certainly does what it says on the label, as well as packing a mighty punch - best drank neat with an ice cube (just leave it a few minutes first).
Price - RRP: £29.95
