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“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

CONTENTS

Champagne ...............................................4Sparkling .................................................. 6Gin.......................................................... 7Vodka ....................................................... 8Sherry ...................................................... 9White Wine ...............................................10Red Wine .................................................13Rosé Wine ................................................ 15Pudding Wine ...........................................16Port ........................................................16Cognac .................................................... 17Whisky .....................................................19Rum ...................................................... 22Liqueurs ................................................. 23Beer ....................................................... 24Cider ..................................................... 24Soft Drinks .............................................. 25


CHAMPAGNE

NON VINTAGE

Glass Bottle 125ml 750ml

Boisdale 1er Cru, Blanc de Noirs NV 12.00 59.75Georges Gardet, Chigny-les-Roses, Reims, FranceA classic “Blanc de Noir”: 50% Premier Cru Pinot Noir & 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.

Deutz Brut Classic NV 55.00Aÿ, France Queen Victoria, chose this Champagne for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1897. It is remarkably seductive & delicate with soft, creamy brioche notes.

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV 69.50Aÿ, France The famous house of Mme Lily Bollinger produces a mighty, full-bodied Champagne of great class. Delightfully pale gold in colour, the mousse is light & persistent. Densely packed apple & pear fruits give way to a noticeably creamy, caramel-like finish. An ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ Champagne!

SOFT DRINKS

Schweppes Indian Tonic / Slimline Tonic / 2.95 Lemonade / Bitter Lemon / Soda / Ginger Ale / Ginger Beer

Coca Cola / Diet Coke / Coca Cola Zero 2.95

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 4.00

Fresh Apple/Pink Grapefruit/Cranberry/Pineapple Juice 3.25

Appletiser Apple 3.50

Speyside Glenlivet Naturally Still Water 4.20

Speyside Glenlivet Lightly Sparkling Water 4.20

“If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt.”Dean Martin

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BEER & CIDER

Half Pint Pint

Cinque 2.75 5.50Spitfire 2.25 4.50Whitstable Bay Stout 2.50 4.95Whitstable Bay Blonde 2.45 4.90Aspall Cider 2.45 4.85

Bottle

Harviestoun Schiehallion 4.951936 Biere 5.50Budweiser 4.60Becks Blue Non-Alcoholic 4.50Aspall Isabels Berry 7.00

CHAMPAGNE

VINTAGE(Vintages subject to change)


Boisdale Vintage Cuvée Speciale 2004 13.90 69.50Georges Gardet, Chigny-les-Roses, Reims, France70% Grand Cru Chardonnay & 30% Premier Cru Pinot Noir. 2004 is also a magnificent Champagne vintage. The nose is fresh with lively citrus notes, the palate reveals spiced vanilla with hints of white peppercorns & intense minerality.

Bollinger La Grande Année 2007 125.00Ay, FranceA richly fruited Champagne with bold yeasty notes, yet with an elegance & finesse that is typical of superior vintage wines. To quote Mme Lily Bollinger: “I drink it when I’m happy & when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it when I’m not hungry & drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it - unless I’m thirsty of course.”

Dom Perignon 2006 29.50Épernay, France 149.50An 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.

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CHAMPAGNE

SPARKLING

ROSÉ


Boisdale Vintage Cuvée 13.90 69.50 Speciale Rosé 2006 Georges Gardet, Chigny-les-Roses, Reims, France50% Premier Cru Pinot Noir & 50% Premier Cru Pinot Meunier. This rose is made using the skin contact method rather than the addition of still red wine. A wine worthy of its excellent vintage, hints of red berry fruit with elegant floral & citrus notes.

Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2005 145.00 Ay, France Bollinger’s vintage rosé combines the indulgent richness of their house style with delicate red fruit character to create this unique wine. Light salmon pink, with invigorating cherry, brioche and almond aromas, this will pair well with fine exotic cuisine.


Prosecco 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.

“The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to add whisky.

By diligent effort, I learned to like it.”Winston Churchill

LIQUEURS

50 ml

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila 10.00

Disaronno Amaretto 7.25

Southern Comfort 7.80

Luxardo Sambuca 7.00

Baileys 7.00

Drambuie 9.60

Cointreau 7.55

Nardini Bianca Grappa 9.30

Tia Maria 7.00

Frangelico 7.15

Limonbello 8.75

Kummel Wolfschmidt 9.80

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RUM

Glass 50ml

Havana Club 3yr 7.00Notes of vanilla, caramelised pear, banana with hints of smoked oak, and bags of Cuban optimism and passion. Havana Club 7yr 8.50Rich, voluptuous, and silky with a complex palate of vibrant warm cocoa, vanilla, sugarcane, chestnut and caramelised tropical fruit. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum 7.25Rich 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. Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros 14.30Warm amber hue, with a deep red glow. On the nose, toasted pecan and spice aromas reveals more robust origins and wood character. A complex, flavourful, full-bodied palate of cocoa, coffee, sweet tobacco and brown spices.

GIN

Glass 50ml

Beefeater 24 7.75 Subtle notes of green tea with hints of grapefruit support the full classic Juniper palate: an outstanding example of London dry gin.

Hendrick’s 9.50 The botanical signature of Hendricks consists of a myriad of floral, root, fruit and seed infusions from the world over. In particular the Damascena rose petal imparts a delicate scented flavour which beautifully matches the subtle taste of cucumber. Fisher’s Gin 12.00London dry gin from the Suffolk coast, made with a barley base alongside classic gin botanicals (juniper, cardamom, orange and lemon peels) as well as some not-so-classic botanicals - spignel, rock samphire, wood aven and bog myrtle, all native to the Suffolk coast.


VODKA

Glass 50ml

Stolichnya Red 7.75 The original export-market red-label Stolichnaya - a smooth, velvety classic, quadruple-distilled, blended with icy glacial water and carefully charcoal filtered three times. Reyka 8.95 Reyka is a small batch vodka produced in Iceland using a process that includes the filtration through lava rock. Made in one of only six carter head stills in the world, this is made from a mixture of wheat and barley. Golovkine 11.00Count Gavriil Ivanovich Golovkine was Royal Chancellor to Tsar Peter the Great and his Ambassador to the Court of Louis XIV in the early 18th century. He is also reputed to have been responsible for organising some of the Russian court’s more exotic and scandalous entertainments. The vodka named in his honour is a distillation of his aristocratic and sophisticated spirit with undertones of a richer, wilder character.

Boisdale serves 50ml measures as standard25ml available on request / all mixers are charged at 2.00

WHISKY

Glass 50ml

The Glenlivet 25yr 43.90A super-premium entry in Glenlivet’s range, this has been finished for a couple of years in Oloroso casks - so an extra depth of flavour and silky sweetness is the order of the day. “The Oloroso Sherry influence meshes beautifully with The Glenlivet’s signature sweet, floral, honey and malt notes, giving a nutty spiciness and quite intensely fruity palate, with raisins to the fore. The finish embraces steadily drying oak. A rich, complex and satisfying after dinner dram.” Gavin D. Smith, Whisky-Pages.com. Glenfiddich Excellence 26yr 63.70Aged exclusively in ex-bourbon casks sourced from the Kelvin Cooperage in Kentucky. A twisting aroma with salted caramel, vanilla fudge, rich cocoa and subtle grassy notes to round out this superb expression.


WHISKY

Glass 50ml

Laphroaig Lore 21.40Created by Distillery Manager John Campbell, Laphroaig Lore is said to be the richest ever Laphroaig! Named after the skills passed down over the generations, this permanent addition to the range is matured in a combination of casks including first fill Sherry butts and quarter casks and is said to contain some of their “most precious stock”. 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.

Balvenie 21yr Port Wood 29.85The nose is rich, creamy and malty. The maltiness becomes creamy, then honeyed, than develops raisiny notes & nutty dryness. An inviting, seductive dryness. The finish is bitter black chocolate. Chivas Regal 25yr 39.85Chivas 25 is a rare and exclusive blend of the finest Scotch whiskies, which have all been aged for a minimum of 25 years. Chivas Regal 25 Year Old was first launched in 1909 and was the world’s first luxury whisky. It is available only as a strictly limited release in individually numbered bottles. Macallan 18yr Sherry Oak Annual 2016 Release 40.10Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak has a cult following, and has been produced from a single vintage since the 1960s. Rich in fruit and spice, this is a classic sherried Speysider that never disappoints. Now carrying a release year rather than a vintage. This is the 2016 release of this sought-after whisky.

SHERRY

Glass Bottle

Tio Pepe Fino (37.5ml) 3.50 21.50Deliciously crisp and dry, with citrus hints and a hint of salt: perfect as an aperitif or with smoked fish or shellfish. Leonor Palo Cortado Sherry 4.25 45.00Palo Cortado likes to breathe, developing the most extraordinary hazelnut, toasty oak and caramel flavours. Despite this seemingly sweet flavour profile, it is completely and delightfully dry! Apostoles Palo Cortado Viejo VORS Sherry 6.75 50.00An amazingly concentrated and intense Palo Cortado that has benefited from more than 30 years of ageing. Amazingly complex and intense and bone dry. Noe 30 Year Old Pedro Ximenez 6.75 50.00One of the world’s oldest and great wines - so densely viscous you practically have to shake it out of the bottle.

“I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.”

Winston Churchill


WHITE WINE

Glass Glass Bottle 125ml 175ml 750ml

Crucillon Viura Blanco, 2017 4.90 6.40 22.50Campo de Borja, SpainPale yellow coloured with intense floral aromas. Crisp and delicate dry white with a refreshing finish.

Viñas Del Vero, Chardonnay 6.00 7.80 27.50/Macabeo 2016 MEMBER’S PRICE 22.00Somontano, Spain Broad & complex palette of aromas: a fine balance of fruit, flowers & herbs - echoed on the palate. Smooth, clean & elegant in the mouth, this a balanced, silky, easy to drink & particularly flavoursome wine.

Pinot Grigio Altana di Vico 6.40 8.40 29.50Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy A crisp, dry wine made to a fuller style than is typical of this popular grape variety. Cool fermented for fruit and acid retention to create a youthful and refreshing wine.

Avant Sauvignon Blanc 2013 7.00 9.10 32.00Kendall Jackson, California, USAThis wine is light bodied with distinguished flavours of vibrant lime, tangerine & passion fruit. Pairs exceptionally well with a wide variety of dishes, great times & good friends.With discreet notes of tropical fruits & white blossom on the nose, this wine delivers a lively citrus injection on the palate.

WHISKY

Glass 50ml

Bowmore 15yr Darkest 18.95The Bowmore Darkest has flourished since it gained a 15 year-old age statement. The sweet sherry notes take precedence over the peat here. Chivas Regal 18yr 14.75The most highly awarded blended Scotch whisky in the world. Chivas 18 is a uniquely rich and multi-layered blend that includes over twenty of Scotland’s rarest single malt Scotch whiskies. With 85 flavour notes in every drop, each sip is a new discovery. 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. Glenfiddich 18yr 19.45A truly exceptional single malt, with great consistency and character. Flavours of oak, baked apple and cinnamon are drawn from an intense marrying period, to produce a warming and distinguished finish.

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WHISKY

Glass 50ml

Chivas Regal 12yr 9.95Chivas is a blend of many different malt and grain Scotch whiskies, matured for at least 12 years. This rich, smooth blend balances style with substance and tradition with a modern twist. The Glenlivet 12yr 14.40Sweet fruity notes of zesty oranges and pears, with a hint of candy and toffee apples. This spirit is pale gold in colour and produces a long, delicate finish, with an aroma of citrus fruit. 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. Glenfiddich 15yr Solera 11.60Flavours of warm spice, honey and rich fruit – the whisky is mellowed in unique Solera vats that are never emptied, these large oak tuns are inspired by the sherry bodegas of Spain and Portugal. The Balvenie 12yr Doublewood 13.50Matured in two wood types this single malt is smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours of nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of Oloroso sherry.

WHITE WINE


Cotes Du Roussillon Blanc 2016 7.30 9.50 33.50Domaine de Bila-Haut, MEMBER’S PRICE 26.80Michel Chapoutier, France Soft & seductive, well rounded & fresh with delicate hints of apricot & fennel. A fascinating blend of Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, & Roussanne grapes from a truly great wine maker.

Boisdale Sauvignon Blanc 2014 8.20 10.60 37.50Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, France MEMBER’S PRICE 30.00A great favourite displaying tantalising aromas of honeysuckle, passion fruit & crisp mineral flavours with a hint of grapefruit.

Bourgogne Aligote 2015 12.00 15.60 55.00Chateau de Chamilly, Burgundy, France It’s an excellent aperitif wine (traditionally with a touch of crème de cassis) and great paired with seafood. This is an outstanding example with great intensity. WINE BUYER’S FAVOURITE

Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay 2013 12.30 16.00 56.50California, USABeautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, & papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla & honey to create depth & balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak & butter rounds out the long, lingering finish.

Alpha Domus Viognier 2014 13.80 18.00 63.60Hawke’s Bay, New ZealandA delicate & complex aroma of apricot, yellow fleshed peach, jasmine & mineral notes. French oak & yeast lees stirring contributes creamy vanilla & toasted brioche characters. Our Wine Buyer’s Favourite.



COGNAC

Glass50ml

Courvoisier VSOP 15.15This skillfully crafted V.S.O.P. cognac is a blend of several crus with adelicate bouquet and excellent balance of oak and exotic flavours.

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.

Hennessy XO 35.00The original ‘extra-old’ cognac, first bottled in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for family and friends. Darker and complex with appealing leather and tobacco notes and a touch of spice - a great cigar cognac.

WHITE WINE


Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016 17.30 22.50 79.50Marlborough, New Zealand A wine full of fresh herbal aromas & layers of ripe guava & tropical fruit. Gooseberries & passionfruit on the medium-full body; the palate is succulent & crisp with a long flavoursome finish.

RED WINE


Vina Temprana 4.90 6.40 22.50Old Vines Garnacha 2016 Campo de Borja, SpainGarnacha made from old vines, showing Raspberry, cherry and white pepper aromas with good concentration of fruit and a fresh lift on the finish. Viñas Del Vero, Cabernet Sauvignon 6.00 7.80 27.50/Merlot 2016 MEMBER’S PRICE 22.00Somontano, SpainRich & full bodied with hints of cinnamon, cherry & green peppercorn.


“It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend, one’s present or future thirst, the excellence of the wine, or any other

reason.” Latin Proverb15ml £45.00 25ml £75.00 50ml £150.00

Remy Martin 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.


RED WINE


Armigero Sangiovese di 6.40 8.40 29.50Romagna 2014 DOC Riserva Emilia Romagna - Regional ItalyA superb wine from the Emilia-Romagna region. Ruby red with lashings of ripe cherries, dried fruit & spice, light & fruity on the palate. Cote du Roussillon 2016 7.30 9.50 33.50Domaine de Bila-Haut, MEMBER’S PRICE 26.80Michel Chapoutier, FranceDeliciously fleshy & beautifully structured for full & easy enjoyment. A tantelising classic blend of Grenache, Carignon & Syrah.

Vina Amate Rioja Crianza 2015 7.60 9.90 35.00Rioja, Spain This stunning Rioja spends 12 months in oak barrels and another 12 months in bottle before release. Powerful nose with layers of black and red fruits, leading to a fruit driven palate with mineral and gentle oaky notes. Boisdale Claret 2016 8.20 10.60 37.50Château de Sours, Bordeaux, France MEMBER’S PRICE 30.00 Blended for Boisdale at Chateau de Sours: soft ripe fruit, pronounced elegance, & sweet concentrated blackberry & blackcurrant flavours.

Dourosa Tinto 2015 9.10 11.90 42.00Quinta de La Rosa, Douro, Portugal A harmonious wine with bright cherry and raspberry aromas and a hint of spice. Smooth and long in the mouth with elegant tannins and a lingering finish.


PUDDING WINE & PORT

Quinta de la Rosa 20yr Tawny (50cl) 7.00 70.00The beautiful golden colour is a good indication of the age of this excellent tawny port. With a great richness and aromatic complexity, notably of almond and spices, the 20 year old has a seductive texture with dry fruits and liqueur flavours. Quinta Do Noval “Silval” Vintage Port 2005 7.25 100.00This is a dense, fruit-led, port that has just entered its drinking maturity and is showing wonderfully. With all of the rich, dark berry fruit that one would expect from a top quality vintage port. Tokaji Disznóko Late Harvest 5.50 47.50Pale green-gold colour with aromas of ripe peach, exotic fruit & blossom. Moderate palate weight, with a fine balance of intense sweetness & acidic lift. Tokaji Disznóko Aszu 5 Puttonyos 9.50 90.00The perfect balance between richness of the botrytis and the acidity of the fruit making this wine ideal to serve with slightly spiced food, soft cheeses and dessert.



ROSÉ WINE


Boisdale Rosé 2015 6.40 8.40 29.50Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, FranceBordeaux Rose at its very best: dry & full bodied & packed with ripe plump summer berry & blackcurrant leaf flavours, all complimented by the deliciously refreshing acidity & a lively spicy finish. Minuty ‘M’ Côtes de 8.60 11.20 39.50Provence Rosé 2016 Château Minuty, Provence, FranceThe aromatic harmony of grenache & cinsault offers some notes of peach & candied orange.These wines are elaborated in the pure Minuty style – a combination of fresh, upfront natural fruit & intense flavours. L’Exuberance de Clos 9.80 12.80 45.00 Cantenac Rosé 2015 MEMBER’S PRICE 36.00Bordeaux, France Described as ‘the rarest rosé on earth’ by Matthew Jukes. Easy on the eye with a beautifully pale, shimmering salmon pink hue, this rosé has a delicate nose & a palate that is as close to heaven as it gets!


RED WINE


Terrazas de los Andes 10.70 14.00 49.30Reserva Malbec 2016 Mendoza, Argentina Red with purple highlights. Predominant aromas of black fruits as plum & berries in harmony, toasted hints & spicy notes of white pepper. Fruity & fresh profile. Presence of a slight toast, due to barrel aging.

Benchbreak Pinot Noir 2013 10.80 14.00 49.50Santa Barbara, California, USA Dark berry fruit with fresh earthy hint of spices and crushed strawberries. The palate is round with a rich smooth tannin structure and plenty of fresh fruit creating a well textured classic Santa Maria Valley Pinot.

Beronia Vinas Viejas 2011 12.00 15.60 55.00La Rioja Alta, Spain A superb award winning Rioja. 100% very old Tempranillo vines produce a classic, elegant & complex Rioja with blackberries, cocoa & spice, soft tannins & a delicious long finish.

Kendall-Jackson Vintners 14.10 18.40 65.00Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 California, USA The wine opens with deep black cherry & cassis flavours. Intense, round, soft but well-structured tannins - cedar & vanilla notes linger. Wine Enthusiast say “Easily the best Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve ever! Run don’t walk to find this beauty - 92 points”

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Boekenhoutskloof 15.10 19.70 69.50The Chocolate Block 2016 Stellenbosch Complex red & dark fruits on the nose with violets & white pepper. A palate of cloves & black pepper with integrated acidity & toasted oak notes. An opulent, lingering finish. This is one of the most iconic South African reds & can beat any Malbecs or Australian Shiraz based wines easily.

RED WINE

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CONTENTS · Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 4.00 Fresh Apple/Pink Grapefruit/Cranberry/Pineapple Juice 3.25 ... This rose is made using the skin contact method rather than the