Manquila, the new ‘Queen of the Night’, has come swinging into your local from Manchester’s notorious flavour wizards. Zymurgorium’s wild strawberry cream liqueur is blended with some of the finest agave spirit from Jalisco (Mexico) to produce a fiesta for your taste buds – available as a shot or over ice. Zymurgorium (an amalgamation of ‘zymurgy’, meaning the study of scientific brewing, and ‘emporium’) was first set up by Aaron Darke in 2013, in his mum and dad’s garden shed. With new premises and joined by his brother Callum, the pair started to create novel and never-seen-before spirits. Tequila Rose lays claim to being the world’s best-selling strawberry cream liqueur. You could have told me it was the world’s only strawberry cream liqueur, except I know it’s not because we just reviewed another one, from Sugarlands. NEW in the vodka line-up are Au Vodka (blue raspberry) and Smirnoff Mango & Passionfruit Twist vodka.

I had a really hard time figuring out what to make of Tequila Rose. It has some interesting elements in the mix, but they don’t work well together, and the whole conflagration is just much too sweet. The most troubling part of the experience is the lasting, cloying aftertaste, which hangs on the palate — and seemingly the entire room — for what feels like an eternity, becoming increasingly unwelcome with each passing moment.At the heart of Zymurgorium's philosophy is a commitment to craftsmanship and quality. The distillery specialises in creating unique and handcrafted spirits that showcase a deep understanding of ingredients and an unwavering dedication to excellence. Their small-batch production allows for meticulous attention to detail, resulting in spirits that are not only exceptional but also distinctively original. Manquila (15% ABV) is the latest creation from Manchester-based craft distillery Zymurgorium (makers of Realm of the Unicorn and Sweet Violet gin-based liqueurs) to be served at Wetherspoon. The product has been such a success that the flavour boffins at Zymurgorium are already working on the next product in the range. Inspired by gold, Au Vodka combines British heritage and luxury ingredients. An ultra-premium British vodka, it is five times distilled and gold filtered for a pure, authentic taste.

It is made with unmistakably smooth Smirnoff No. 21 Premium Vodka, triple-distilled from a blend of the finest grains and filtered 10 times.

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Duppy White is a vibrant celebration of Jamaica and its influence on the world. Produced and co-founded with musical pioneer and British rapper Kano (from East Ham, London), this is a rum five years in the making, with flavours of mango, pimento and fresh thyme – a 100-per-cent Jamaican flavour.

In addition to their commitment to crafting exceptional spirits, Zymurgorium is known for its adventurous and creative approach to distillation. They are unafraid to experiment with unique botanicals and ingredients, often leading to the creation of groundbreaking and memorable products. Zymurgorium's dedication to quality and innovation has earned them a dedicated following among spirits connoisseurs and a reputation for being at the forefront of the craft distillery movement in the UK. As they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of spirits, Zymurgorium Group remains a dynamic and exciting player in the industry, promising new and delightful experiences for discerning drinkers. Infused with naturally sweet mango and fruity passion fruit flavours, for a tart and fruity finish, this pairs well with lemonade or pineapple and cranberry juice.

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The business was launched by Aaron Darke in 2013 with a multi-million pound investment into the development of a new distillery, state of the art bottling line; whilst developing a range of internal systems including implementation of the SALSA standard. Smirnoff Mango & Passionfruit Twist flavoured vodka (37.5% ABV) is bold, tropical and deliciously juicy. Twin Fin coconut & lychee rum is bold and bright, with notes of fresh lychee and vibrant coconut and an aromatic taste of coconut sorbet, wild strawberry and melon, together with a crisp and tart lychee finish. Inspired by the coasts of Cornwall and the Caribbean, Twin Fin is created by Southwestern Distillery, near Padstow.