As if the classic combo of cherries and chocolate wasn’t already a match made in heaven, we’ve paired it with silky double cream and a generous measure of our Pembrokeshire Pinky gin to create the ultimate in cocktail decadence. Smooth, rich and luxuriously indulgent, our cherry and chocolate martini is an elegant alternative to the fizzes and sours that often…
When it comes to celebrating in style, you can’t go wrong with a Champagne cocktail. Anything that involves a bit of bubbly is always a sure-fire party starter, so we thought we’d create the perfect festive fizz for the holidays. A spin on the classic ‘French 75’, our Madam Christmas 75 is just as elegant, tangy and crisp, with a…
Our Eccentric take on the famous Negroni, the Limbeck Portgroni lifts the classic Italian cocktail to new heights. The ultimate aperitif, the bittersweet blend of a conventional Negroni is said to stimulate the appetite and excite the tastebuds ready for a meal, so it’s an excellent choice for a pre-Christmas dinner tipple. Its strong flavours also call for a bold…
Next in our series on the eccentrics of Wales, we have the Ladies of Llangollen – possibly two of the country’s most famous historical figures. Their touching story has captivated people since the late 18th Century with their eccentric, gothic home in North Wales, Plas Newydd, becoming one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations. A cause célèbre, the true…
When you’re the most controversial member of what the Duke of Bedford once described as the“oddest family I have ever met,” you’re bound to make our list of Welsh eccentrics. Enter EvanMorgan, otherwise known as the 2nd Viscount of Tredegar, a controversial aristocrat notorious forhis gloriously risqué party tricks, exotic pets and dabbling in the occult. A truly eccentric spirit…
Who doesn’t love a no-messing, juniper forward gin with a crisp citrus tang to freshen the palate? Our Cardiff Dry gin has been one the most popular in the Eccentric range, probably because it’s both the perfect choice for a classic G&T and can hold its own in a cocktail. So, you’re looking for a versatile gin for the drinks…
Born in 1875 to a hugely wealthy family, Henry Cyril Paget was marked out for greatness the minute he came into the world, although perhaps not the kind of greatness that was expected of the time. A dazzling example of a Victorian eccentric, during his tragically short life Henry became known for his wild extravagance, passion for jewels and love…
When it comes to adding more colour, depth and complexity to your cocktails, you can’t beat a cask-aged gin. With the botanical flavours given extra time to develop and mature, an aged gin has plentyof personality and is robust enough to hold its own in the mix. It’s what makes our World Gin Awards2021 Silver Medal winning Limbeck gin such…
Who better to kick off our blog series celebrating the Eccentrics who inspire us here at Eccentric Spirits than the controversial and curious Dr William Price? Although an infamous character in Victorian times, his wild exploits and trailblazing achievements aren’t perhaps as well-known as they should be today. A beguiling combination of political activist, spiritual leader, incorrigible charmer and enthusiastic…