Here’s our pick of drinks to try this Easter.
Wha Gwan
Wha Gwan, rum enthusiasts and plant-powered pals, join us on a tantalizing taste adventure with Wha Gwan’s most captivating concoction yet, the No Moo Rum Cream! Wha Gwan has expanded its range of Caribbean inspired drinks, launching its first rum cream liqueur, No Moo Rum Cream (17.1% ABV).
White Heather 15-year-old
Following maturation in Sherry, Bourbon and virgin oak casks, this premium small-batch blend contains single malts from Speyside, the Highlands and Islay, alongside specially selected grain whiskies. With indulgent notes of dark chocolate truffles, sticky toffee pudding and gentle wisps of peat smoke, this exceptional Scotch whisky is truly the ideal Easter gift.
(RRP £62) – SHOPPING LINK
Basil Haydens Bourbon (£40.90)
Created by Basil Hayden in 1796 – when George Washington occupied the White House – Basil Hayden’s Bourbon is a smooth and spicy 80-proof bourbon that simply deserves your attention.
L.A Brewery Sparking English Rose, 750ml
Delicate and floral, elegantly easy drinking for picture-perfect sipping and is ideal as an alternative to white wine. The English Rose is infused with white rose petals and elderflower, delicately dry with a floral finish.
Available at Planet Organic, Wholefoods, Amazon, Ocado, Selfridges and
L.A Brewery: Kombucha & Non-alcoholic Drinks
Price: £10
Dish: Milk Chocolate Easter Eggs
Wine: Fleurs de Prairie Sparkling Rosé
When looking for a wine to pair with milk chocolate reach for something sweet and pink!
Price: £8.75
Retailer: Morrisons
https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/fleurs-de-prairie-sparkling-rose-591420011
Dish: Hot Cross Buns
Wine: Villiera Cap Classique Brut Sparkling NV (vegan)
It’s fresh and zesty, with complex notes of brioche making it a brilliant pairing for the buttery dough, plump fruit and spice in Hot Cross Buns either toasted or plain.
Price: £16.99 per bottle (£14.99 mix six)
Retailer: Majestic
Link: https://www.majestic.co.uk/sparkling-wines/villiera-brut-cap-classique-23502
Edinburgh Gin Elderflower & Gooseberry
Edinburgh Gin Elderflower & Gooseberry is a refreshing and aromatic gin that harmonises sweet, floral elderflower with tangy, tart gooseberries – creating a flavourful and balanced citrus gin.
Suggested to serve with tonic, a twist of lemon, ice and garnish with mint – the gin is a delicious tipple to enjoy this Spring and the ideal Easter gift for any gin-lovers in your life.
Price: £29.50
www.edinburghgin.com
The Ned Rosé – £9.99 (Msjestic)
Tasting Note: It’s creamy yet remarkably crisp, with notes of rosewater, ripe summer fruits and citrus.
Fleur De Lise Rose – £9 (Ocado)
Tasting Note: A symphony of red berries, mandarin, and soft herbs harmonize in every sip, creating a delightfully nuanced and flavorful experience.
Pukka’s Herbal Tea Selection Box (£20 RRP)
Filled with nature’s finest flavours, the Herbal Tea Selection Box boasts nine of Pukka’s beloved blends, made with only the highest quality ingredients sourced sustainably and ethically from around the world.
This beautiful selection box is perfect for supporting tea lovers throughout the day and includes flavours such as invigorating Lemon, Ginger & Manuka Honey, refreshing Peppermint & Liquorice, vibrant Supreme Matcha Green, heartwarming Love, zesty Three Ginger, and calming Night Time – infusing vitality and joy from dawn till dusk.
Devaux ‘Oeil de Perdrix’ Brut Rosé Champagne
Mix Any Six, £21.99, Single Bottle, £29.99
Mythral Rosé 2023, Côtes de Provence
Mix Any Six, £13.99, Single Bottle £15.99
Whittard of Chelsea
What’s a hot chocolate without pretty pink marshmallows to accompany? Throw Whittard of Chelsea’s into your Easter basket for added squishy happiness.
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