It is rare in this industry that a totally new concept is launched, & the legendary Tomas Estes has done just that with an infusion of 100% agave Ocho Blanco tequila with pure cooked agave fibres. Tomas has always been at the cutting edge of Tequila production & as long ago as the late seventies when he began experimenting by flavouring tequilas with botanical ingredients. Back in those days it was ingredients such as cinnamon, vanilla, coffee beans, dried & fresh chillies which were showcased in his own restaurants. He called these infusions 'curados' or 'the flavoured ones', curado is also the name given to flavoured pulque in Mexico, the rather unpalatable drink that's made from fermented agave sap. It wasn't until 2009, however, that Tomas began the process of infusing his own Ocho Blanco tequila with natural cooked agave. Tomas didn't undertake this task on his own & called in Stefano Francavilla, Sophie Decobecq & Charles Vexenat to help. After a lot of mixing & blending the group found a ratio they were happy with, producing a pale golden spirit with a full & complex agave flavour. Only 460 litres of Curado has been made & London is the first place for it to be released, Tomas explains why: ' It's crazy no one's done Curado before since it's such an obvious winner. We've chosen to do the world-wide launch in London because it is for me the centre of quality enjoyment. We are excited about the new possibilities that Curado creates'. ...

Nose: Marzipan, stewed plum, spearmint & eucalyptus, caramelised pineapple & olive tapenade. Palate: Rich creamy mouthfeel with hints of chocolate, coffee, pineapple, green pepper & menthol. Finish: Mild white pepper & cinnamon spice provide a long, lasting finish that keeps coming back for more. ...

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Colour: Pale amber, bright, clean & clear, thick consistency. Nose: Yeast, sugar frosting

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On the nose, a delightful blend of black fruit & summer flowers. Very elegant on the palate, with refined structure framing the same delicious characters found on the nose. Soft yet lively on the finish, this is a particularly civilised Aglianico. ...

A characteristically juicy, fruit-driven style of Piedirosso, with heaps of summer berry aroma, a gentle texture in the mouth, & a lip-smacking finish. ...

Peachy was the pet name that Wit Oddoski gave to an ex-girlfriend. She used to call him
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Concentrated deep violet in colour. The nose is attractive & intense with a range of aromas from the different varieties in the blend, including dry fruit aromas such as hazelnuts, dates & dried figs, floral notes of jasmine & roses &, finally, hints of chocolate. The palate is sophisticated & intense. Juicy with the presence of chocolate, coffee & tobacco leaves. The finish is long with ripe & velvety tannins. An unforgettable experience. ...

Ruby-red in colour with a hint of violet. Red-fruit aromas recall strawberries & plums, along with notes of liquorice & anise. Perfectly balanced on the palate with ripe tannins & a long, refreshing finish. ...

A medley of aromas from blackberry & dark chocolate to more savoury, meaty notes. The palate displays ripe dark fruits but also coffee & liquorice. The ripe present tannins offer a solid structure & the layers of complexity keep your attention. The is both elegant & enduring. ...

Deep red with hints of violet. The nose is concentrated & deep, with aromas of cherries, figs, violets & white fruit aromas such as apricots & pears. The palate is long, complex & juicy with soft tannins. ...