A variety of different miniatures and samples from all over the world. We start with whisky and rum. The bottle, 2cl or 3cl tasting dram makes a great gift idea and is an excellent way to try a range of whisky and rum.
The examples have been chosen to help you explore and learn more about whisky and rum, allowing you to try before you buy. More Samples will follow soon. Enjoy…
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Absolut Blue (5cl, 40%)
Absolut Vodka is a Swedish vodka made exclusively from natural ingredients, and unlike some other vodkas, it doesn’t contain any added sugar. In fact Absolut is as clean as vodka can be. Still, it has a certain taste: Rich, full-bodied and complex, yet smooth and mellow with a distinct character of grain, followed by a hint of dried fruit.
Amrut Single Malt Whisky Sample (2cl, 46%)
Distilled from barley grown at the North West of India. Amrut mature their single malt in New American Oak and ex-bourbon before bottling.
Auchentoshan American Oak (5cl, 40%)
From the Auchentoshan distillery in the Scottish Lowlands comes a triple distilled single malt Scotch whisky aged entirely in first fill American oak casks. A light, bright whisky with plenty of vanilla sweetness at its centre – great as an aperitif dram.
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum (5cl, 37.5%)
A classic white rum with distinctive vanilla and almond notes developed in white oak barrels and shaped through a secret blend of charcoal for a distinctive smoothness.
Ballantines Finest 5cl, 40%
Ballantines Finest was Jim Murray’s No Age Statement Blend of the Year with a whopping 96 points! A classic blend.
Beefeater London Dry Gin (5cl, 40%)
Beefeater is one of the classic London Dry gins, with a juniper-driven, crisp dry style enhanced by citrus and exotic aromatics. A consistently reliable full-flavoured gin.
Bells Royal Reserve 20 Year Old Bottled 1980s Sample (2cl, 43%)
A bottle of Bell’s Royal Reserve 20 Year Old Scotch Whisky presented in a wade ceramic decanter. This was bottled in the 1980s.
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old (5cl, 46.3%)
This entry level Bunnahabhain bottling comes in a redesigned bottle. This 12 year old is lightly peated for an Islay single malt and consequently is a light, fresh dram. Now at the higher strength of 46.3% – for more complexity and flavour.
Captain Morgan Private Stock Sample (2cl, 40%)
An altogether more premium expression of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum – Captain Morgan Private Stock is produced using high-quality rums and a blend of spices which make this well-suited to enjoying over ice. The kind of tipple the Captain would have in his Captain’s Quarters.
Casamigos Añejo Tequila (1L, 40%)
From the Casamigos range (which we believe means ‘house of friends’) comes an Añejo tequila, which has spent 14 months ageing in American white oak casks. This maturation has resulted in a tequila brimming with toffee penny, roasted agave, dark chocolate and sweetly spiced oak notes. The brand was created by Rande Gerber and George Clooney. Yes, that George Clooney.
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old (5cl, 40%)
Chivas Regal is a world-famous Scotch blend which was first made in the early 20th century by Chivas Brothers. The company can trace its roots back to 1801, with the opening of a grocers at Number 13 King Street, Aberdeen. Selling luxury food, coffee and spices, it wasn’t until half a century later that the company started to make whisky, and then not until post-US Prohibition that Chivas Regal 12 Year Old was first officially released. F. Paul Pacult described Chivas Regal 12 as “the blend for grown-ups”, awarding it an impressive 9 out of 10. It’s a very apt statement – this is a very refined blended whisky, with herbs, honey and fruit leaping forth on the palate. Regularly lauded by the critics, this is a superb blend in its price category, representing great value for money.
Chivas Regal 18 Year Old (5cl, 40%)
A richly indulgent blended Scotch whisky from longtime favourite, Chivas. The Chivas Regal 18 Year Old was personally created by Master Blender Colin Scott, including over 20 single malts from around Scotland. The IWSC 2014 Trophy winning blended Scotch whisky.
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky Blending Kit 6 x 5cl, (30cl, 40%)
If you think of yourself as a brilliant blender or just want to have some fun creating your own tipple, then you’ll love the Whisky Blending Kit from Chivas. Within the kit you’ll find a beaker, a pipette, a selection of whiskies to create your blend and an empty bottle to house it!
The whiskies in the set include…
Floral Blended Grain Scotch Whisky (5cl, 40% ABV)
Fruity Single Malt Scotch Whisky (5cl, 40% ABV)
Citrus Single Malt Scotch Whisky (5cl, 40% ABV)
Smoky Single Malt Scotch Whisky (5cl, 40% ABV)
Creamy Single Malt Scotch Whisky (5cl, 40% ABV)
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old (5cl, 40% ABV)
Citadelle Gin Mini Plastic (5cl, 44%)
A premium gin, Citadelle was originally developed in a Dunkirk distillery in the late 18th Century, and at the time Dunkirk was one of the earliest European ports for explorers of the Orient, who brought back herbs and spices from the Far East. The result is a fabulous gin made with 19 different botanicals including Moroccan Coriander, French Juniper, Mexican Orange Peel and Chinese Liquorice…
Courvoisier VS (5cl, 40%)
Courvoisier proudly boast their Cognac as that of Napoleon. It all started when Napoleon took hundreds of bottles of Courvoisier Cognac for his years of exile. Napoleon told Emmanuel Courvoisier that whilst he could be given the Hennessy or the Cristal, or indeed the Remy, it was the Courvoisier he really wanted.
Cutty Black 100 Proof (5cl, 50%)
Undoubtedly anything but a classic whiskey, already on the nose can be seen that you can expect here neither a single malt nor a boring standard blend. As a liquorice friend who appreciates sweet, sticky liquorice liquor almost 😉 as well as a beautiful Irishman or a hefty sweet Scot, I recognize the best of both worlds here. As a whiskey, I would give the Cutty Sark Black no 30 points, but he is too little “pure”, too little deep, not enough aromatic. As an alcoholic liquorice drink, however, the 77 points that I simply give out here are more than just earned.
Cutty Black 100 Proof Sample (2cl, 50%)
Undoubtedly anything but a classic whiskey, already on the nose can be seen that you can expect here neither a single malt nor a boring standard blend. As a liquorice friend who appreciates sweet, sticky liquorice liquor almost 😉 as well as a beautiful Irishman or a hefty sweet Scot, I recognize the best of both worlds here. As a whiskey, I would give the Cutty Sark Black no 30 points, but he is too little “pure”, too little deep, not enough aromatic. As an alcoholic liquorice drink, however, the 77 points that I simply give out here are more than just earned.
Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky (5cl, 40%)
A very popular blend, particularly on the American market, started by Berry Bros & Rudd and named for the tea clipper Cutty Sark, said to be the fastest of its time.
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva (5cl, 40%)
A smart looking Venezuelan rum, Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is matured in whiskey barrels. This was awarded a Gold Medal at the International Sugar Cane Spirits Tasting Competition in Ybor City.
Drambuie Whisky Liqueur (5cl, 40%)
Drambuie is a very famous whisky liqueur made with Scotch whisky, heather and herbs and spices. Produced in West Lothian, Scotland, Drambuie offers flavours such as anise, nutmeg and saffron.
Drinks By The Dram Advent Calendar Rum 24x3cl 72cl, 41.1%
It’s one of the world’s oldest and best-loved spirits…but with this Rum Advent Calendar you can keep 24 divine drams all to yourself. Count down to Christmas with a daily dose of deliciousness, from wondrous white rums to superb special reserves.
24 different, handmade 30ml wax-sealed drams
Explore rums from across the globe
Boutique producers and world-renowned distilleries
From light and sweet to dark and complex
Award-winning rums from famous distilleries
Drinks By The Dram Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2024 Edition) 75cl, 48.1%
December! The best time for cosy fireside sipping, and this Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram will keep you stocked up with a daily dose of deliciousness all the way up until Christmas. Behind each door, a different sample of peaty whisky awaits, sourced from an array of impressive producers, and it’s not just Scotland that uses peat you know – there are a few smoky examples from other global producers in the mix here too! There are 25 30ml wax-sealed samples in total, meaning you’ll have no trouble keeping track of the days as Christmas draws near. If you’re after a gift for a whisky lover who enjoys the smoky side of things and a classic Islay profile, or you yourself are a bit of a peat fiend, this is the Advent Calendar for you.
Drinks By The Dram Rum Advent Calendar (2024 Edition) 75cl, 44.6%
Prepare to embark on a journey of discovery this December with Drinks by the Dram’s Rum Advent Calendar. While a daily dose of chocolate to help keep track of the days until Christmas isn’t a terrible idea, it doesn’t compare to a daily tot of rum! This Advent Calendar is filled with 25 impressive 30ml wax-sealed samples, sourced from some of the best producers around the globe. If you’re a rum connoisseur on the hunt for a new favourite, this is a great way to explore, and if you’re new to the category, you’ll be a connoisseur by Christmas! This would also make an unbeatable gift for any rum fan.
Drinks By The Dram Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar (2024 Edition) 75cl, 45%
Get your tasting glasses ready folks, the Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram is back, ready to guide us through the dark days of December and into the shining fairy lights of Christmas! There are 25 different samples of incredible whisky to explore here, spanning an array of styles and origins, and sourced from some of the most exciting producers around. What better way to get into the festive spirit, and what a supreme gift this would make for a whisky lover.