Personalised Vintage Wine & Port Tongs

Effortlessly open delicate vintage ports with vertical port tongs. Simply heat the tongs, secure them around the bottle neck, and then cool with a damp cloth to achieve a smooth, clean break. This technique offers both a functional and dramatic solution for removing fragile corks, making it ideal for port and other still wines. Made to order.

United Kingdom

Sir Frederick's Wild Strawberry Brandy

A nostalgic gem from the 1970s, this vibrant red liqueur offers an intensely fruity bouquet, capturing the essence of ripe wild strawberries. With an alcohol content of 40% ABV, it delivers a balanced sweetness and warmth, making it perfect for sipping neat, drizzling over desserts like ice cream, or adding a fruity twist to sparkling wines and cocktails.

France

Ducastaing 1973 Armagnac

Distilled in the Gascony region of France, this Armagnac was laid down to mature in 1973 into oak barrels, where it lay for an undisclosed length of time before being bottled at a strength of 40% abv.

France

Islay Mist 8 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 1970

A masterful marriage of smoky Islay malt and smooth Speyside grain, Islay Mist 8 Year Old offers a uniquely balanced dram. Matured for a minimum of eight years, this blend brings together the peaty character of Laphroaig with the mellow sweetness of aged grain whisky, resulting in a whisky that's complex yet approachable.

Scotland

Quinta do Noval Colheita 1976 6L Methuselah

Quinta do Noval Colheita 1976 offers rich flavors of dried fruits, toffee, and toasted nuts, with a smooth, velvety texture. Its long finish reveals subtle hints of oak and warm spices, creating a complex and elegant profile.

Portugal

Port Blend

Chateau Gros Caillou 1976

Château Gros Caillou 1976 offers a captivating, mature profile with deep complexity. Its nose reveals earthy aromas of leather, tobacco, and dried fruits, with subtle hints of spice and cedar. On the palate, it is smooth and well-integrated, showcasing a rich blend of ripe dark fruit, such as blackberries and plums, softened by the passage of time. The tannins are velvety, providing structure without overwhelming the experience. A touch of minerality and a long, mellow finish add to the wine's elegance. The 1976 vintage embodies the balance of age and finesse, delivering a refined, harmonious taste.

France

Bordeaux

Barolo 1977

1977 Barolo offers complex aromas of dried roses, tar, and earthy notes, with hints of leather and tobacco. On the palate, it shows mellow tannins, balanced acidity, and flavors of dried fruit, spice, and truffles. The wine’s long, elegant finish reflects its age and refined character.

Italy

Grape Blend

Barolo 1973

A 1973 Barolo would offer a complex mix of dried flowers, leather, tobacco, and earthy notes. With smooth tannins and evolved flavors of dried fruit and spices, it would retain a fresh acidity, balancing its rich, aged character. The finish would be long, showcasing the wine's depth and elegance.

Italy

Grape Blend

Alpa valpolicella 1979

The 1979 Alpa Valpolicella offers a smooth, mature profile with dried fruit, leather, and earthy notes. Its soft tannins and balanced acidity create a refined mouthfeel, while the lingering finish highlights its evolved complexity. A unique taste of aged Valpolicella.

Italy

Grape Blend

Dow`s 1977 Silver Jubilee Vintage Port

Taylor's 1977 Vintage Silver Jubilee Port offers a rich and complex flavor profile, showcasing deep dark fruit notes like blackberries and plums, complemented by hints of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and dried fruits. Over time, its once-robust tannins have softened into a smooth, velvety texture, with a refreshing acidity that balances the wine's richness. The finish is long and elegant, marked by lingering notes of fruit, spice, and subtle earthy undertones, making it a truly refined and memorable port.

Portugal

Port Blend

Taylor’s 1977 Vintage Port

The 1977 Taylor's Vintage Port displays an intense, deep ruby color with an almost impenetrable core, a signature of a wine that has aged exceptionally well. On the nose, it reveals a bouquet of ripe black fruits, including blackberries and plums, intertwined with earthy and spicy notes of leather, tobacco, and dark chocolate. A touch of floral and herbaceous elements adds further complexity.

Portugal

Port Blend

Taylor’s 1970 Vintage Port

The 1970 Taylor’s Port is known for its remarkable aging potential and the ability to evolve beautifully over time. It has a deep ruby color, showing signs of maturity with age, but it still retains vibrant fruit flavors and complex aromas. On the nose, it displays a mix of dark fruit—blackberry, plum, and black cherry—along with notes of spice, chocolate, and subtle hints of tobacco.

Portugal

Port Blend

Offley Boa Vista 1977 Vintage Port

Offley Boa Vista 1975 offers a deep, dark ruby color with garnet tinges, which is typical of well-aged vintage ports. On the nose, it reveals an elegant and complex bouquet of dark fruit, such as blackberries, plums, and cherries, alongside notes of leather, spice, and a subtle hint of chocolate. 

Portugal

Port Blend

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Bottled 1970s

This bottling is highly prized by collectors and whisky enthusiasts due to its rarity and the unique taste profile reflective of 1970s production methods. Over the decades, changing distillation techniques and ingredient sourcing have made vintage bottlings like this one a snapshot of whisky history.

Scotland

Bell’s 1970s specially selected Decanter & Mini

The Bell's 1970s Specially Selected Decanter is a remarkable piece of whisky history, celebrated not only for the quality of its contents but also for its distinctive and collectible packaging. Released by Bell's, one of Scotland's most established whisky brands, this special edition was introduced during a time when Bell's sought to highlight its premium offerings. The Specially Selected blend, which is at the heart of this decanter, was marketed as a high-quality, refined whisky that appealed to connoisseurs and collectors alike.

Scotland