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Beer - all bottle conditioned and vegetarian

Alsager Ale - Leek Brewery. A golden premium beer 5.00%

Staffordshire Bitter - Leek Brewery. A copper coloured hoppy bit 4.2%

Staffordshire Gold - Leek Brewery. A golden hoppy session beer 3.8%

Hen Cloud - Leek Brewery. A light pale hoppy ale 4.5%

Rudyard Ruby - Leek Brewery. A strong ruby malty ale 4.8%

Black Grouse - Leek Brewery. Our mid strength smooth stout 4.5%

Danebridge IPA - Leek Brewery. A well balanced bitter hoppy IPA 4.1%

Birthday Beer - Leek Brewery. Very light - made just with larger malt 5.00%.

Personalised Labels

We are now please to be able to offer personalised labels for the beer. If you want a truly unique and personal gift for that special occasion, personal or corporate, send us a picture and some text and we'll produce you very own labels on your choice of our bottled beer. Minimum quantity is 12 bottles

Liqueurs

Sloe Gin - SloeMotion. Handmade in the traditional manner using a high concentration of sloes.

Silky Raspberry Gin - My Gineration. A winning combination of tart and sweet with a loooong finish. Alcoholic content 17 % Vol

Damson Gin - My Gineration. Warming and plummy. A traditional hedgerow liqueur with a bit of a bite. Alcoholic content 17% Vol

Damson Gin - My Gineration. Warming and plummy. A traditional hedgerow liqueur with a bit of a bite. Alcoholic content 17% Vol

Gooseberry Gin - My Gineration. Clean and sharp, a juicy burst of summer with a fine mixture of sweet and tart. Alcoholic content 16.9 % Vol

Passionfruit Gin - My Gineration. Sharp, sweet and exotic – a tropical holiday in a glass! Alcoholic content 17% Vol

Crabapple Vodka - My Gineration. A wonderfully tangy and juicy drink, redolent of those apples you scrumped as a child. Not to be missed!

Rhubarb Vodka - Godminster. We buy in organic vodka from a distillery in London and then infuse it with our various fruits and roots. 35cl bottle of infused organic vodka
Please understand that the vodkas are seasonal and only produce small batches each year.

Whisky

Sheep Dip - Spencerfield Spirit Company

Jim Murray describes Sheep Dip in his 2006 Whisky Bible as “Young and sprightly like a new-born lamb, this enjoys a fresh, mouthwatering grassy style with a touch of spice. Maligned by some but to me a clever accomplished vatting of alluring complexity” Much mythology has grown up around whisky but in reality a great whisky does not have to be the product of one distillery nor should its age be a measure of quality. Richard Paterson, Scotland’s renowned and only third generation master blender created the Sheep Dip “vatting” by marrying together several single malt whiskies. The whiskies are aged between eight and twelve years in quality "first fill wood," each adding unique characteristics to produce an exceptional product. Sheep Dip despite its iconoclastic name is a genuinely great whisky.

The name came about because British farmers have long referred to whisky as Sheep Dip. There was a time when farmers distilled their own “home-made” whisky and in order to avoid paying taxes to the revenue man hid the whisky in barrels marked “Sheep Dip”.

Farmers' merchants continued this tradition by entering cases of whisky as “Sheep dip” on farmers' bills and so “pulling the wool” over the farmers wives eyes.

Colour: Rich, golden copper highlights.

Nose: Delicate and refined. Soft sensual floral notes arise in perfect harmony supported by an attractive array of complex fruit flavours. Melon, pear and orange with a hint of almonds conclude this profusion of charming nuances.

Taste: Finesse and elegance gives way to a majestic assertion of pure malty flavours drawn from the four distilling regions of Scotland. Each area forges and makes its own inimitable contribution to this outstanding pure malt - the main accent being expressed from the Highlands and Speyside Valleys.

Pig's Nose - Spencerfield Spirit Company

Described in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2006 as “A big, sweet, chunky, gawky, grainlashed but hugely enjoyable blend."

Pigs Nose This exceptional blended Scotch Whisky has been created for us by Richard Patterson, Scotland’s only third generation Master Blender. The whisky’s signature “smoothness” is rooted in its specially selected oak casks. Marrying these with gentle grain whiskies produces a whisky that is truly as “soft as a Pig’s Nose.” Sold and enjoyed in the U.K., U.S.A., Canada, New Zealand, Denmark, and France for over 40 years.

Color: Golden sandy highlights. Clear and bright.

Nose: Firm and rich luscious creamy, round tones. The long marrying period has brought these many individual characters into one lasting union. Great harmony—soft and full with no ragged edges, smooth and mellow. Plenty of finesse and breeding.

Taste: A positive grip, almost a spicy richness as these great flavours attack the palate—leaving it beautifully rewarded as they drift over. Elegant and distinguished. The Speyside Malts—the heart of the whisky—have played a major part in bringing this quality blend together.

A truly classic long finish.

Serving suggestions: taken with a splash of spring water. “A big, sweet, chunky, gawky, grain—lashed and hugely enjoyable blend”

Wines

White Wines
Vintage

Monte Arcos Viura Chardonnay, Campo de Borja, Spain Pale lemon yellow in colour. Aromatic in a fleshy, peachy fruit way. Laced with an interesting savoury, herbal, nuttiness. Generously pleasing on the palate, a very friendly drink. Try with calameres or pulpo a la gallega.
2007 Monte Arcos Viura/Chardonnay, Campo de Borja, Spain

2007

Sierra Grande Sauvignon Blanc, Chile - A friendly approachable wine from Chile, a world class producer of excellent value Sauvignon Blanc. Full of tingling aromatics, typical of its grape variety, this wine is bursting with exotic tropical fruit flavours, yet retains freshness through its natural racy acidity. Quaff with fish and chips or drink whenever the mood takes you - enjoy.
2007

Mirabello Pinot Grigio, Lombardia, Italy - A fresh, dry white with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Crisp and delicate on the palate with lightly honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity and a fresh, dry finish. A highly versatile dry white, ideal as an aperitif or to accompany foods such as seafood, grilled fish, salads and cold white meats
2007

Sierra Grande Sauvignon Blanc, Chile - A friendly approachable wine from Chile, a world class producer of excellent value Sauvignon Blanc. Full of tingling aromatics, typical of its grape variety, this wine is bursting with exotic tropical fruit flavours, yet retains freshness through its natural racy acidity. Quaff with fish and chips or drink whenever the mood takes you - enjoy.
2007

Mirabello Pinot Grigio, Lombardia, Italy - A fresh, dry white with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Crisp and delicate on the palate with lightly honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity and a fresh, dry finish. A highly versatile dry white, ideal as an aperitif or to accompany foods such as seafood, grilled fish, salads and cold white meats
2007

Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand - A pure, vivid Sauvignon Blanc with fresh, crisp gooseberry, kiwi and passions fruit flavours. Mineral and steely notes are balanced by ripe tropical flavours on the palate and a long zingy lemon and lime finish. Wonderful with seafood, risotto or char grilled asparagus

2007

Chablis La Colombe, France - Typical of what decent Chablis should taste like - not a trace of oak, pungent and flinty on the nose with a tad of creamy fruit underneath, this gets richer as the mineral characters give way to riper buttery sensations but then cut back by a long crisp bite. The kind of wine that gets nicer as you go along. A classic combination would be smoked salmon or chunky king prawns, but this wine deserves you to be a bit more daring - the balance of concentrated creamy fruit and steely acidity could do wonders for vegetarian Indian, more exotic Chinese or even Thai food as long as it's not too strong on the chilli front.

2007

Rose

Monte Arcos Garnacha Merlot, Campo de Borja, Spain - Vibrant rose petal pink colour. Full of warm, creamy strawberry fruit and a hint of spice. Fresh and vibrant on the palate with generous berry fruit flavours giving immediate appeal.

2007

San Vigilio Pinot Grigio Blush, Italy - A pale rusted rose colour. Delicately scented peachy, floral characters on the nose. Juicy, ripe berry fruit fill the palate with good acidity and an off dry finish.

2007

Red

Monte Arcos Garnacha Shiraz, Campo de Borja, Spain - Deep vibrant purple colour. Inviting nose of sweet raspberry and blackberry fruit and a light, spicy perfume lift. Spicy, chocolatey, berry fruit fills the core, gentle tannins and a warm ripeness make this incredibly drinkable.

2007

Tierra Alta Merlot, Chile -
2006

Vega del Rayo Seleccionada Rioja, Spain - A delicious modern Rioja with a deep colour and ripe plum and cherry fruit aromas. Richly flavoured and substantial with fruit dominant and a smoky, spicy dimension from six months in oak. Perfect with a smoky barbequed steak with patatas bravas (spicy tapas potatoes), or a chunk of Manchego cheese.
2006

Norfolk Rise Shiraz, Mount Benson, Australia - A fine example of cool climate Australian Shiraz with dried fruits with raisin, black currant and dark cherries lightly dusted with clove and white pepper spice. A hint of aniseed and dark chocolate lingers in the glass. The wine finished with a lush concentrated mid palate and fine chalky tannins. Lasagne, barbecued lamb, braised shoulder of lamb with white beans, ratatouille.
2005

Chateau Perey, St Emilion, France -
2006

Monte Real Gran Reserva 1978, Spain - Quite pale but still vibrant brick red,it is ethereal rather than powerful, delicate yet mouthfilling with a fine, silky texture and multi-layered with aromas of dried fruits, cedar and brown spices. Roast lamb or beef.
1978

Champagne & Sparkling Wine & Port & Dessert Wine

Primo Prosecco Frizzante, Italy - This has a straw colour and small bubbles and is semi-sparkling. A touch of pear and melon in the aroma, this is crisp and clean with nice acidity and has a refreshing dry finish.
2007

Champagne Gremillet Brut NV, France - This champagne shows fine mousse in the glass and fresh floral aromas mixed with characteristic toasty yeast overtones, which are balanced by richer fruit and classic baked biscuit flavours with a crisp citrus finish. Drinks very nicely well chilled on its own of course (but not on your own - this is the sociable drink par excellence after all!) , but also recommended with light nibbles, salads and simple fish dishes.
NV

Champagne Lallier Premier Cru Rose Brut, France - Matured in bottle on its lees for 48 months, this 100% pure Pinot Noir has a lovely pale pink colour, clean fresh red fruit on the nose, followed by lively fresh fruit flavours on the palate with an appealing softness; elegant and very sippable - in our view the perfect Champagne combination.
NV

Krohn Ambassador Ruby Port Half Bottle, Portugal - A mature, versatile port with deep red colour and fair concentration of warm, plummy fruit; aromatic and fruity, quite rich and full with soft finish. Serve after a meal as a digestif with hard cheeses, chestnuts, cashews and hazelnuts. Try it too with tarts, pies, cakes, melon or all types of berries.
NV

Krohn LBV 2001 Port, Portugal - Deep ruby colour with aromas of black plums, spice and dried herbs, tannins and a rich, long finish. Good with cheese (Stilton, Gorgonzola), chestnuts, cashews or hazelnuts. Also good with fruit tarts, pies and cakes. Goes well with Steak au Poivre.
2001

Antique PX, Fernando de Castilla, Jerez, Spain - Contains all the drama and intensity you would expect from a 20 year old plus, 500g/l sugar PX, and you can drink it too. There is coffee, liquorice, sweet tobacco, prunes, figs, raisins, tea and a dozen other fleeting scents with a surprising lightness and delicacy. An incredible, seductive, luscious and wonderful to drink sherry. Ideal with chocolates and chocolate based desserts, ice creams and pastries as well as certain cheeses. Best served at 10-12 degrees Centigrade.
NV