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“I am easily satisfied with the very best.”Winston Churchill
LIQUEURS
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Kahlua 7.00Luxardo Sambuca 7.00Tia Maria 7.00Baileys 7.00Frangelico 7.15Disaronno Amaretto 7.25Cointreau 7.55Limonbello 8.75King’s Ginger 9.00 Recommended instead of a “G & T” with tonic and orange.
It Burns Smoky £13.50Glenmorangie.10yr,.Port.Charlotte.single.malt,.Bénédictine,.grapefruit.bitters,.Angostura.bitters,.Demerara.sugar
RUM
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Havana Club 3yr 7.00Notes.of.vanilla,.caramelised.pear,.banana.with.hints.of.smoked.oak,.and.bags.of.Cuban.optimism.and.passion.. .
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum 7.25.Rich.vanilla.tones.with.warm.hints.of.cinnamon.and.nutmeg.–.long.and.dry.finish.with.a.balance.of.subdued.sweetness.and.a.hint.of.toasted.toffee.. .
Blackwells Rum 8.60Made.from.Jamaican.sugar.cane.and.distilled.by.Jamaican.workers,..this.is.colourful,.rich.and.complex.. .
Mount Gay Black Barrel 11.90A.2014.release,.Mount.Gay.Black.Barrel.is.a.blend.of.rums.produced.in.both.pot.and.column.stills..Finished.in.deeply.charred.bourbon.barrels,.this.is.a.rich.and.spicy.rum.. .
Boisdale Premier Cru 12.50. 59.50A.classic.“Blanc.de.Noir”:.50%.Premier.Cru.Pinot.Noir.and.50%.Premier.Cru.Pinot.Meunier.grapes.with.a.minimum.of.six.years.average.bottle.age..The.result.is.a.complex,.elegant.Champagne.of.real.distinction.. . .
WHISKY
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Highland Park 18yr 28.35One.of.our.all-time.favourites,.this.has.to.be.one.of.the.most.consistently.excellent.malt.whiskies.of.the.past.10.years..Showered.with.awards.and.praise.from.all.quarters,.it.was.named.as.‘Best.Spirit.in.the.World’.by.F.Paul.Pacult.of.the.Spirit.Journal.in.2005..Unfailingly.excellent,.especially.after.a.good.meal.. .
The Balvenie 25yr Single Barrel 85.85Notes.of.crushed.almonds,.Sicilian.honey,.coconut,.vanilla.and.sweet.black.liquorice..Light.up.an.Epicure.No2,.pour.a.dram,.sit.back.and.enjoy!
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Pommery Grand Cru 2004 . 79.50Pommery.Grand.Cru.2004.Vintage.Champagne.is.made.from.50%.Chardonnay.&.50%.Pinot.Noir,.from.a.selection.of.seven.Grand.Crus.&.is.aged.for.more.than.four.years.on.its.lees..The.end.result.is.a.wine.of.surprising.youth.&.freshness,.with.flavours.of.white.flowers,.honey.&.lemon.zest,.giving.way.to.a.hazelnut.&.brioche.creaminess.which.is.well.worth.savouring.
Dom Perignon 2009 24.50. 125.00An.elegant.&.distinguished.style,.the.2004.vintage.is.well-balanced.&.mature..The.acidity,.the.fruit.&.aromas.of.brioche.unite.harmoniously.on.the.palate,.with.hints.of.cashew.nuts,.fresh.almonds.&.grapefruit..The.body.is.fresh,.ending.on.an.intense.finish,.subtle,.rich.&.very.fine.
Lady Astor: Sir, if you were my husband, I would poison your drink.
Winston Churchill: Madam, if you were my wife, I would drink it.
WHISKY
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The Balvenie 14yr Caribbean Cask 14.25To.create.the.ideal.finish.Malt.Master.David.Stewart.filled.American.oak.casks.with.his.own.blend.of.select.West.Indian.rums..The.result.is.an.exceptional.single.malt.whisky.with.the.traditional.smooth,.honeyed.character.of.The.Balvenie,.married.with.notes.of.toffee.and.a.hint.of.fruit,.with.a.warm,.lingering.finish.
Auchentoshan American Oak 12.15Auchentoshan.American.Oak.was.introduced.in.2014.to.replace.the.Classic..Matured.exclusively.in.first-fill.bourbon.casks,.this.is.a.vanilla-rich.and.fruity.whisky.. .
Knob Creek Rye 12.40Knob.Creek.Rye.has.made.its.way.to.our.fair.shores,.bringing.with.it.a.flavour.profile.that.strikes.a.wonderful.balance.between.your.classic,.spicy.rye.whiskeys.and.your.sweeter,.vanilla-fuelled.high-rye-content.bourbons.. .
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SPARKLING
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Santi Nello Extra Dry, Botter DOC 7.10. 32.50Veneto,.Italy..Pale.yellow.gold.in.colour.offering.a.bouquet.of.pear.drops,.lemon.&.melon..Light.&.fresh.on.the.palate.with.a.clean.finish..
Jenkyn Place Brut 2013 11.95. 59.50 English Sparkling Wine, Hampshire, England The.nose.is.characterised.by.pure,.bright.citrus.fruit,.followed.by.a.silky.palate.of.tropical.fruits,.quince.and.baked.bread..Freshness.and.precision.of.flavour.is.enhanced.by.a.beautiful.balancing.acidity..
“My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol
before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them.”
Winston Churchill
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Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac . 15.55Remy.Martin’s.1738.Accord.Royal.Cognac.was.created.to.sit.between.their.VSOP.and.XO..It.is.named.in.honour.of.the.Accord.Royal.granted.by.King.Louis.XV.to.Rémy.Martin.in.1738,.allowing.the.firm.to.use.his.land.to.plant.vines..This.is.a.rich.and.robust.Cognac.
Louis XIII THINK.A.CENTURY.AHEAD.Each.decanter.is.the.life.achievement.of.generations.of.cellar.masters..Since.its.origins.in.1874,.each.generation.of.cellar.master.selects.from.our.cellars.the.oldest.and.most.precious.eaux-de-vie.for.Louis.XIII..Today,.Cellar.Master.Baptiste.Loiseau.is.setting.aside.our..nest.eaux-de-vie,.as.a.legacy.to.his.successors.for.the.coming.century..Louis.XIII.is.a.fragrance..The.fragrance.of.time.
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Churchills Dry White Port (500ml) 6.10. 57.50A.fine.apéritif.&.great.with.starters..During.the.summer.months.a.super.sundowner.with.the.addition.of.a.good.tonic,.ice,.a.sprig.of.mint.&.a.slice.of.citrus;.a.lighter.alternative.to.a.G&T.
Quinta de la Rosa 20yr Tawny (500ml) 8.00. 70.00An.award.winning,.rich,.warming,.complex.20.year.old.tawny.port.from.a.small.family.owned.and.run.Port.producer,.with.dried.fruit.and.almond.notes.on.the.nose.and.the.palate.and.a.very.long.finish..Pair.with.rich.fruit.cakes,.medium.to.mature.cheeses.or.dried.fruit.and.nuts.
Boekenhoutskloof Noble 8.50. 55.00 Late Harvest 2009 (375ml) This.barrel-fermented.dessert.wine.is.made.of.Semillon.is.elegantly.weighted,.showing.restraint.&.control,.but.still.complex.&.fascinating..Exotic.hint.of.tangerine.with.sumptuous.vanilla-scented.fruits.&.balanced.by.a.fresh.acidity.for.a.clean.finish.
Quinta de la Rosa 2004 10.50. 125.00The.La.Rosa.2004.has.a.great.concentration.of.colour.with.wonderful.complex.aromas.of.black.and.red.fruits..It.is.a.full.bodied,.profound.port.with.fresh.clean.flavours.and.mature.tannins.that.give.it.a.lively,.long.finish.
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GIN
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No. 3 London Dry 7.95No..3.London.Dry.is.distilled.in.copper.pot.stills.at.De.Kuyper.in.the.Netherlands,.counts.cardamom.seeds.and.grapefruit.peel.among.its.botanicals,.and.has.been.bottled.at.an.invigorating.46%..Recommended.with.Double.Dutch.Classic.Tonic. .
Roku Gin 11.65The.first.gin.from.Japan’s.legendary.Suntory.-.Roku.Gin..This.expression.is.made.using.a.selection.of.botanicals,.including.six.Japanese.botanicals.provide.a.whistle-stop.tour.of.the.four.seasons..These.include.sakura.leaf.and.sakura.flower.for.spring,.sencha.tea.and.gyokuro.tea.for.summer,.sansho.pepper.for.autumn.and.yuzu.peel.for.winter...Recommended.with.Double.Dutch.Oakwood.&.Spices.Tonic..
WINES
ROSÉ WINE(Vintages subject to change. Full wine list is available - please ask your waiter.)
Miraval Rosé 2017 9.50. 12.30. 43.50Provence, France A.beautifully.pale,.pink.colour.with.a.nose.of.wild.strawberry.&.stone.fruit,.with.delicate.floral.touches..Great.palate.texture,.with.soft.tangerine.&.peach.notes.joining.layers.of.berry.fruit.
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VODKA
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Belvedere Pure 7.95Belvedere.is.unique.thanks.to.its.locally.sourced.ingredients:.Dankowskie.gold.rye.and.pristine.artesian.water.from.Belvedere’s.own.wells..The.rye.creates.character.and.the.water.brings.smoothness..Recommended.with.Double.Dutch.Classic.Indian.Tonic.Water
RED WINE(Vintages subject to change. Full wine list is available - please ask your waiter.)
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La Crema Pinot Noir 2015 15.40. 20.10. 71.00Monterey, California, USA Aromas.of.black.plum,.cherry,.rhubarb.&.hints.of.earth.and.forrest.floor..Flavors.of.red.plum,.raspberry.&.blood.orange.are.underpinned.by.distinctive.river.stone.minerality.&.savory.umami.character..Plush.&.richly.textured.with.juicy,.yet.balanced.acidity.&.integrated.toasty.barrel.spices..
Terrazaz Las Compuertas 17.30. 22.50. 79.50Malbec 2012/13 Mendoza, ArgentinaElegant.&.balanced,.with.structured.&.silky.tannins,.the.savoury.Las.Compuertas.Malbec.is.produced.in.very.limited.quantities.from.grapes.that.come.entirely.from.an.exceptional.vineyard...The.single-vineyard.wines.of.Terrazas.de.los.Andes.are.only.released.in.the.best.years.and.are.made.solely.from.fruits.grown.in.the.oldest,.most.treasured.plots.in.Argentina’s.Mendoza.region..
“If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt.”Dean Martin
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SHERRY
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Tio Pepe Fino (750ml) 3.50. 39.50Deliciously.crisp.and.dry,.with.citrus.hints.and.a.hint.of.salt:.perfect.as.an.aperitif.or.with.smoked.fish.or.shellfish.. . .
Noe 30 Year Old Pedro Ximenez (375ml) 8.50. 60.00One.of.the.world’s.oldest.and.great.wines.-.so.densely.viscous.you.practically.have.to.shake.it.out.of.the.bottle..
WINES
RED WINE(Vintages subject to change. Full wine list is available - please ask your waiter.)
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Le Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2015 12.00. 15.60. 55.00Domaine Chanson, Burgundy, France Bright.red.colour..Intense.aromas.of.ripe.cherries.mixed.withliquorice.&.spices..Complex.&.well-crafted..Very.pure.fruit..Crunchy.texture.&.well.integrated.tannins..Long.&.refreshing.aftertaste.. .
Edmeades Zinfandel 2013/14 13.50. 17.60. 62.30Mendocino County, California, USA Aromas.of.wild.blackberries,.spiced.plums,.cherries,.cracked.black.pepper.&.clove.spice..A.round.&.lush.texture.with.flavours.of.blackberry.compote,.toasted.oak.&.red-fleshed.plum..Balanced.by.fine.tannins.&.a.pleasing.acidity.
Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2016 15.10. 19.70. 69.50Stellenbosch, South Africa Complex.red.and.dark.fruits.on.the.nose.with.violets.and.white.pepper..A.palate.of.cloves.and.black.pepper.with.integrated.acidity.and.toasted.oak.notes..An.opulent,.lingering.finish..This.is.one.of.the.most.iconic.South.African.reds.and.can.beat.any.Malbecs.or.Australian.Shiraz.based.wines.easily.
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WINES
WHITE WINE(Vintages subject to change. Full wine list is available - please ask your waiter.)
Chenin Blanc 2017 7.00. 9.10. 32.00William Robertson, South Africa Classic.South.African.Chenin.Blanc.done.well..An.appealing.light.straw.colour..Light.with.lovely.ripe,.attractive.rounded.fruit..Fresh.floral.nose.&.an.exciting.acid.balance..Enjoy.now.with.seafood,.smoked.salmon,.roast.chicken.and.pork.
Cotes Du Roussillon Blanc 2016 7.50. 9.80. 34.50Domaine de Bila-Haut, Michel Chapoutier, France Soft.and.seductive,.well.rounded.and.fresh.with.delicate.hints.of.apricot.and.fennel..A.fascinating.blend.of.Viognier,.Grenache.Blanc,.Clairette,.Bourboulenc,.&.Roussanne.grapes.from.a.truly.great.wine.maker.
WINES
RED WINE(Vintages subject to change. Full wine list is available - please ask your waiter.)
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Carmen Carmenere Reserva 2017 8.30. 10.80. 38.00Colchagua Valley, Chile Fruity.aromas.with.strong.plum,.cherry,.and.mulberry.notes.&.also.vegetable.edge.of.ripe.red.&.green.pepper,.as.it.so.typical.for.the.variety..Flavour.is.complex,.barrel.aging.lends.this.wine.pleasant.smoky.and.toast.notes,.bringing.out.its.spices;.texture.is.soft,.with.rounded.tannins.and.medium.body..
Chateau des Antonins 2015 8.60. 11.20. 39.50Bordeaux Supérieur, France A.powerful.&.concentrated.Claret.from.a.family.estate.in.the.southern.part.of.Graves..The.blend.is.nearly.50/50.of.Cabernet.Sauvignon.&.Merlot.&.it.has.perfumed,.cherry.fruit.aromas.&.a.fine.structure..Certainly.a.good.value.Bordeaux.. . .
La Flor Malbec 2017 9.70. 12.60. 44.50Pulenta Estate, Mendoza, Argentina In.the.glass,.this.Malbec.reveals.deep,.dark.magenta.colors.&.aromas.of.violets.&.black.plums..Round,.well-structured.tannins.are.integrated.into.the.ripe.plum,.blueberry,.morello.cherry.&.chocolate.notes..Hints.of.wood.smoke.&.caramel.linger.throughout.the.lengthy.finish..This.is.an.ideal.wine.to.accompany.a.variety.of.meats.from.the.grill.. .
Dourosa Tinto 2015 10.00. 13.00. 46.00Quinta de La Rosa, Douro, Portugal Made.from.the.traditional.local.grape.varieties.of.Touriga.Nacional,.Touriga.Franca.&.Tinta.Roriz..It.sends.layers.of.ripe.mulberries,.damsons.&.raspberries.coursing.around.your.tongue..The.mouth.feel.is.fleshy,.exuberant.&.balanced.. . .
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WINES
WHITE WINE(Vintages subject to change. Full wine list is available - please ask your waiter.)
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Viognier 2017, Domaine Gayda, 8.20. 10.60. 37.50Languedoc IGP, France Pale.lemon.gold.with.an.intense.nose..Lovely.flavours.of.apricot,.peach.&.acacia.blossom.give.way.to.an.elegance.&.freshness.balancing.perfectly.the.richness.of.the.grape.
Ashbourne Sauvignon 8.30. 10.80. 38.20Blanc/Chardonnay 2016 Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa Fresh,.vibrant,.perfumed.Sauvignon.blanc,.filled-out.&.enriched.with.a.carefully.judged.unwooded.Chardonnay.component,.make.this.a.beautifully.balanced.&.highly.versatile.wine.. . .
Carmen Fume Blanc Reserva 2017 8.40. 10.90. 38.50Leyda Valley, Chile Light,.bright.golden.yellow.in.colour.with.the.elegant.herbal.aromas.typical.of.the.variety,.such.as.asparagus.&.tea.leaf.with.honey.&.assorted.floral.aromas..The.palate.is.mineral.with.well-balanced.acidity.&.a.persistent.finish..Pairs.well.with.shellfish.or.vegetarian.dishes.. .
Château des Antonins Blanc 2016 8.60. 11.20. 39.50Bordeaux, France A.classic.Bordeaux.blanc.blend.of.Sauvignon.&.Semillon.that.offers.a.very.charming.&.very.well.balanced.white.wine..The.nose.combines.citrus,.exotic.fruits.&.tasty.brioche.notes..Complexity.on.the.palate:.rich,.full.&.fresh,.lingering.in.a.beautiful.mineral.and.smoky.finish...
WINES
RED WINE(Vintages subject to change. Full wine list is available - please ask your waiter.)
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El Futuro Tempranilo/Syrah 2017 5.20. 6.80. 24.00Paniza, Carignena, Spain Hints.of.spice.&.pepper.mingle.nicely.with.red.&.black.fruits..Softly.Structured.&.poised,.this.is.a.lovely.easy.red.with.delicious.after.taste.
Merlot 120 6.40. 8.40. 29.50Central Valley, Chile Intense.aromas.of.red.fruits,.accompanied.by.floral,.vanilla.&.tobacco.notes..It.has.a.great.feeling.of.volume.in.the.mouth,.with.plentiful.but.super-soft.tannins,.and.typically.Chilean.ripeness.of.fruit.. .
Cote du Roussillon 2016 7.50. 9.80. 34.50Domaine de Bila-Haut, Michel Chapoutier, France Deliciously.fleshy.and.beautifully.structured.for.full.and.easy.enjoyment..A.tantelising.classic.blend.of.Grenache,.Carignon.&.Syrah... .