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The Oxford Kitchen

1 Michelin Star, 3 Rosettes
  • Michelin Star Retained for 2020
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Executive Chef Paul Welburn

Michelin-starred, nostalgic British dishes with a modern twist

Inspired creations of Head Chef Paul Welburn, whose food has the critics talking. Paul is renowned for adding a modern twist to some of Britain’s favourite dishes.

Paul’s career has spanned top London restaurants and private yachts in the South of France. He trained with some of the best British chefs, including Gary Rhodes and Richard Corrigan, has years of Michelin-star cooking experience, including holding a star himself for five years as Head Chef at W1, and has appeared on The Great British Menu.

The Oxford Kitchen offers you a contemporary, intimate setting and friendly, attentive service – ideal for savouring the exquisite flavour combinations of our à la carte and set menus. Choose from our carefully compiled wine list or start your meal with one of our signature cocktails made with fresh, local ingredients.

Learn more about Paul Welburn »

Our festive opening hours for 2019: The restaurant will be closed from the 22nd to the 26th December and will reopen on the 27th until the 31st December.

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Menus

Party menus are available all year round and we are also able to offer bespoke menus for that very special occasion. Ask us about our special Night Cap menu too which is available for dinner between 9 and 9.15pm.

Market Tasting Menu
Tuesday to Saturday 12:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 21:00

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At £59 or £69 per person, our very special Market Tasting Menu is designed to be enjoyed by the whole table.

We update our menus regularly (sometimes daily!) so please get in touch if you are booking ahead in order to confirm your menu choices.

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Smoked & Cured Salmon
(Recipe Created with Brown & Forest Smokery)
Cod-o-roe-eo
Beetroot Meringue & Curd

Beer Bread, Malt & Yeast, Butter, Cep, Mushroom Condiment

Chickpea Canneloni*
Caramelised Onion Tart*
Curried Cauliflower & Rice*

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Scottish Scallop, Mussel & Chorizo (+£10 per person)

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Butternut Squash, Apple, Iced Parmesan

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Maple Glazed Parsnip, Pine Nut, Oxford Blue

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Celeriac Gratin, Watercress, Pickled Pear, Waldorf

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‘Piña Colada’

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Toast & Jam
50% Kidovoa, Banana*

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£59 or £69 per person (*£69 menu option)

Wine pairing £42 / £47 per person depending on the menu chosen.

Vegetarian options are always available, please ask.

Our tasting menu is also available any time for group and corporate dining events, by prior arrangement.

Included in this is one complimentary bottle of still or sparkling water per 4 guests as well as an artisan bread board. Subsequent bottles of water are available to order at £3.50 and bread boards at £4.

We require a deposit of £20 per person for all Friday and Saturday evening bookings of any size. If cancellation is received a minimum of 48 hours before the reservation time, your deposit will be refunded in full.

We kindly ask that you keep to your reservation time. If you are unavoidably late, please call us as we are only able to hold your table for 15 minutes.

All of our food is prepared fresh in our kitchen, which is an environment where allergens are present. Please speak to our Restaurant Manager or Executive Chef if you have any questions or special requirements.

Menus published are subject to change at any time. If you plan on ordering a specific dish, please contact us to check availability before visiting the restaurant.

We add a 12.5% gratuity to the bill which goes directly to all staff, if however you would like this changed please let us know.

Chef's Tasting Menu
Tuesday to Saturday 12:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 21:00

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At £69 or £79 per person, our very special Chef's Tasting Menu is designed to be enjoyed by the whole table.

We update our menus regularly (sometimes daily!) so please get in touch if you are booking ahead in order to confirm your menu choices.

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Smoked & Cured Salmon
(Recipe Created with Brown & Forest Smokery)
Cod-o-roe-eo
Beetroot Meringue & Curd

Beer Bread, Malt & Yeast, Butter, Cep, Mushroom Condiment

Coronation Chicken & Rice*
Prawn Toast, Plum Sauce*
Lancashire Hot Pot*

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Scottish Scallop, Mussel & Chorizo (+£10 per person)

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Halibut, Dashi, Apple, Octopus, Brawn

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Partridge, Artichoke, Truffle, Espresso Sauce

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Cotswold Venison, Caramelised Turnip, Pear

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‘Piña Colada’

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Toast & Jam
50% Kidovoa, Banana*

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£69 or £79 per person (*£79 menu option)

Wine pairing £42 / £47 per person depending on the menu chosen.

Our tasting menu is also available any time for group and corporate dining events, by prior arrangement.

Included in this is one complimentary bottle of still or sparkling water per 4 guests as well as an artisan bread board. Subsequent bottles of water are available to order at £3.50 and bread boards at £4.

We require a deposit of £20 per person for all Friday and Saturday evening bookings of any size. If cancellation is received a minimum of 48 hours before the reservation time, your deposit will be refunded in full.

We kindly ask that you keep to your reservation time. If you are unavoidably late, please call us as we are only able to hold your table for 15 minutes.

All of our food is prepared fresh in our kitchen, which is an environment where allergens are present. Please speak to our Restaurant Manager or Executive Chef if you have any questions or special requirements.

Menus published are subject to change at any time. If you plan on ordering a specific dish, please contact us to check availability before visiting the restaurant.

We add a 12.5% gratuity to the bill which goes directly to all staff, if however you would like this changed please let us know.

Set Lunch Menu
Tuesday to Friday 12:00 to 14:15

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Sample Menu.

We update our menus regularly (sometimes daily!) so please get in touch if you are booking ahead in order to confirm your menu choices.

Two courses £22.50 or three courses £28.50

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Chilled Tomato, Feta, Black Olive Oil, Basil (V)

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Ox Cheek, Asparagus, Béarnaise, ‘Hen of the Woods’

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Sea Buckthorn, Lime, Yoghurt, Blackberry

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Sides (£4.50 each)

Triple Cooked Chips, Smoked Emulsion
Mixed Leaf Salad, House Dressing

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Vegetarian options are always available, please ask.

Included in this is one complimentary bottle of still or sparkling water per 4 guests as well as an artisan bread board. Subsequent bottles of water are available to order at £3.50 and bread boards at £4.

All of our food is prepared fresh in our kitchen, which is an environment where allergens are present. Please speak to our Restaurant Manager or Executive Chef if you have any questions or special requirements.

Menus published are subject to change at any time. If you plan on ordering a specific dish, please contact us to check availability before visiting the restaurant.

We add a 12.5% gratuity to the bill which goes directly to all staff, if however you would like this changed please let us know.

Lunch Menu
Tuesday to Friday 12:00 to 14:15

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Great value fine dining.

We update our menus regularly (sometimes daily!) so please get in touch if you are booking ahead in order to confirm your menu choices.

Two courses £32.50 or three courses £38.50

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To Begin

Cured Salmon, Beetroot Sorbet, Dill, Puffed Rice
Duck Egg, Peas, Broad Beans, Bacon Dashi, Wild Garlic Scone
Crispy Lamb Croquette, Romesco, Saffron Emulsion

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To Follow

Roast Stone Bass, Grelot Onions, Chicken Sauce, Capers
Saddle of Rabbit, Carabineros, Red Pepper, Aubergine
Crispy Polenta, King Oyster Mushroom, Parmesan, Wild Garlic (V)

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To Finish

Strawberry ‘Tart’, Lemon, Thyme & Honey, Poppy Seed Ice Cream
Caramelised White Chocolate, Blueberry, Yuzu
Poached Provence Cherries, Tonka, Crème fraîche
Cheese Selection, Chutney & Biscuits (+£5)

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Sides (£4.50 each)

Triple Cooked Chips, Smoked Emulsion
Mixed Leaf Salad, House Dressing

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Vegetarian options are always available, please ask.

Included in this is one complimentary bottle of still or sparkling water per 4 guests as well as an artisan bread board. Subsequent bottles of water are available to order at £3.50 and bread boards at £4.

All of our food is prepared fresh in our kitchen, which is an environment where allergens are present. Please speak to our Restaurant Manager or Executive Chef if you have any questions or special requirements.

Menus published are subject to change at any time. If you plan on ordering a specific dish, please contact us to check availability before visiting the restaurant.

We add a 12.5% gratuity to the bill which goes directly to all staff, if however you would like this changed please let us know.

The perfect match for your meal

The wines on our list have been selected to offer you a range of satisfying and adventurous food and wine combinations. Speak to our restaurant manager or one of the team for advice or guidance on the best wine to accompany your dish.

Wine List

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WHITE WINES
175ml / 250ml / Bottle

Crisp, Refreshing, Light, Citrus

San Giorgio Pinot Grigio, Breganze, Italy, 2017 (12% ABV) £8.75 / £10.50 / £29

Rioja Blanco, El Coto, Rioja, Spain, 2017 (12.5% ABV) £9 /£11 / £30

Valle Berta Gavi, Piedmont, Italy, 2016 (11.5% ABV) £10 / £12.50 / £32

Baron de Baussac, Viognier, Languedoc, France, 2017 (12.5% ABV) £12 / £13.50 / £33

Isabelle Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France, 2017 (13% ABV) £35

Villemarin Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France, 2017 (13% ABV) £32

Gruner Veltliner, Weingarten Weissenkirchen, Wachau, Austria, 2017 (11% ABV) £39

Txomin Etxaniz, Txakoli, Pays Basque, Spain, 2016 (11.5% ABV) £43

Alasia Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Piedmont, 2017 (13% ABV) £50

Chablis, Les Hauts De Milly, Burgundy, France, 2016 (12.5% ABV) £52

Chablis 1er Cru, Alain Geoffroy, Burgundy, France, 2015 (13% ABV) £85

Herbaceous, Aromatic, Perfume, Mineral

Saint Desir Sauvignon Blanc, France, 2017 (11.5%, ABV) £9 / £11 / £30

Muscadet Sur Lie Tourmaline, Loire, France, 2017 (12% ABV) £10 / £12 / £32

Fernlands Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ, 2017 (12.5% ABV) £11 / £13 / £36

Riesling, The Courtesan, Clare Valley, Australia, 2017 (13% ABV) £13 / £16 / £45

Quinta de La Rosa Branco, Douro, Portugal, 2017 (13% ABV) £47

Pouilly-Fume, Cuvee du Tronsec, Joseph Mellot, France 2017 (13% ABV) £55

Sancerre, Domaine Cherrier, Loire, France, 2016 £60

Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ, 2016 (13% ABV) £62

Pinot Gris, Hospices de Colmar, Alsace, France, 2015 (13% ABV) £65

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ, 2017 (13.5% ABV) £100

Oaked, Buttery, Nutty, Full Bodied, Rich

Montes Chardonnay, Valle Central, Chile, 2017 (13.5% ABV) £8.50 / £10 / £28

Rioja Blanco, Camino Real, Rioja, 2017 (12.5% ABV) £9.50 / £12 / £32

A Mano Bianco, Puglia, Italy, 2017 (12.5% ABV) £38

Saint-Veran, Jean-Claude Boisset, Bourgogne, France, 2016, 13% ABV) £55

Albarino Lusco, Pazos de Lusco, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2016, 13% ABV) £57

Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France, 2017 (13% ABV) £69

Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy, France, 2015, 14.5% ABV) £79

Gusborne Guinevere, Chardonnay, Kent, England, 2013, 11.5% ABV) £100

Ladoix Louis Jadot, Le Clou D’Orge, France, 2015, 13.5% ABV) £110

Condrieu, Alain Paret, Northern Rhone, France, 2016, 13.5% ABV) £125

RED WINES
175ml / 250ml / Bottle

Light-Medium Bodied, Fruity

Baron de Baussac, Carignan, Coteaux du Languedoc, France, 2017 (12.5% ABV) £8.50 / £10 / £28

Bordeaux Superieur, Chateau Meaume, France, 2015 (12.5% ABV) £9 / £11 / £30

Ca di Alte Pinot Nero, Veneto, Italy, 2017 (12.5% ABV) £9.50 / £11.50 / £31

Valpolicella Classico, Allegrini, Veneto, Italy, 2017 (13% ABV) £10 / £12.50 / £33

Porta 6, Lisbon, Portugal, 2016 (13% ABV) £35

Domaine Reverdon Brouilly, Beaujolais, France, 2016 (13% ABV) £45

Alfrocheiro Terra D’Alter, Alentejo, Portugal, 2017 (13.5% ABV) £48

Pinot Noir Louis Latour, Bourgogne, France, 2016 (13% ABV) £55

Chateau de Fleurie, Beaujolais, France, 2016 (13% ABV) £60

Gevrey-Chambertin, Bourgogne, France, 2014 (13% ABV) £110

Generous, Rich, Full Bodied

Capilla de Barro Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2018 (13.5% ABV) £8.75 / £10.50 / £29

Wirra Wirra “The Good Catch”, Shiraz & Cabernet, South Australia, 2017 (14.5% ABV) £10.50 / £13 / £34

Primitivo Oltre Passo, Puglia, Italy 2017 (13% ABV) £36

Adobe Carmenere Reserva, Rapel Valley, Chile, 2017 (13.5% ABV) £38

Aragonez Terra D’Alter, Alentejo, Portugal, 2016 (14.5% ABV) £42

Chianti Rufina, Selvapiana, Tuscany, Italy, 2015 (13.5% ABV) £48

Chateau Caronne, Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France, 2014 (13.5% ABV) £56

Chateau Sergant, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France, 2015 (13% ABV) £69

Errazuriz Syrah, Aconcagua Valley, Chile, 2012 (13.5% ABV) £87

Contino Rioja Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2012 (14% ABV) £90

Oaked, Spiced, Robust, Characterful

Gran Dominio Rioja Crianza, Spain, 2014 (13.5% ABV) £10.50 / £12.50 / £34

Cotes-du-Rhone Lirac, Garrigues, Rhone, France 2017 (14% ABV) £14 / £16 / £38

Black Craft Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia, 2016 (14% ABV) £49

Neropasso Rosso, Veneto, Italy, 2016 (13.5% ABV) £51

‘Mediterra’, Poggio al Tesoro, Tuscany, Italy, 2014 (14.5% ABV) £60

Pinotage, Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa, 2013 (14% ABV) £67

Chateau Musar, Gaston Hochar, Lebanon, 2003 (14% ABV) £92

The Chocolate Block, Western Cape, South Africa, 2015 (14.5% ABV) £95

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France, 2015 (14% ABV) £97

Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France,2012 (15% ABV) £99

ROSÉ WINES
175ml / 250ml / Bottle

Chateau Saint Hippolyte, Provence, France, 2017 (12.5% ABV) £10 / £12.50 / £37

Whispering Angel, Cotes de Provence, France, 2017 (13% ABV) £65

AIX Magnum Rosé, Cotes de Provence, France, 2015 (13% ABV) £69

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES
125ml / Bottle

J de Telmont Grande Reserve, NV £13 / £60
Taittinger Brut Reserve, NV £17 / £110
Taittinger Prestige Rosé, NV £19 / £120
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve, NV £19 / £120
Charles Heidsieck Brut Rosé, NV £140
Taittinger Prelude, 2012 £150
Bollinger La Grande Année Champagne, 2007 £160
Prosecco Corte Alta, Veneto, Italy, NV £9 / £38
L’Extra par Langlois Chateau Rosé, Loire, France, NV £9.50 / £39
Nyetimber Classic Cuvée, Chiltington, England, NV £90
Gusbourne Rosé, Kent, England, NV £110
Gusbourne, Blanc de Blancs, Kent, England, NV £120
Nyetimber Blanc De Blancs, Chiltington, England, 2010 £20 / £130

DESSERT WINES
75ml / Bottle

Château Monbazillac, France, 2015 £9 / £45
Elysium, Black Muscat, California, USA, 2016 £9 / £45
Sweetheart, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Germany, 2017 £9 / £45
Moscato D’Asti, Italy, 2017 £9 / £45
The Ned, Noble Sauvignon Blanc, New-Zealand, 2016 £12 / £65
Tokaji Furmint, Late Harvest, Disznoko, Hungary, 2016 £13 / £68

Vintages are correct at the time of going to press, but maybe replaced with a later vintage when stocks are no longer available.

Cocktails and more

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COCKTAILS

Thousand Bubbles

Rhubarb Fizz £13
Champagne, Rhubarb

Flower Power £13
Elderflower, Lychee, Langlois

Classic Plum Champagne £13
Champagne, Cognac, Plum Bitters, Sugar

Golden Rod £13
Champagne, Pear Vodka, Elderflower, Lemon

Kir Royale £13
Champagne, Crème de Cassis

Martinis

Flor de Jerez £13
Rum, Cherry, Apricot, Lemon, Agave

Aviation £13
Gin, Maraschino, Crème de Violette, Lemon

Tonka Bean Martini £13
Vodka, Tonka Bean Syrup, Lime

Hendrick’s Martini £13
Hendrick’s Gin, Limoncello, Elderflower, Lemon

Hibiscus Martini £13
Vodka, Hibiscus, Lime

The Long

Tart Cherry Negroni £12.50
Gin, Campari, Vermouth, Cherry

R & V £12.50
Rhubarb Gin & Vermouth, Lemon

The Duchess £12.50
Larios, Strawberry, Cucumber, Tonic

Plum & Walnut Old Fashioned £12
Bourbon, Plum Sake, Walnut Bitters, Sugar

Xanté Sour £12.50
Xanté, Lemon, Agave

Non-Alcoholic

Fireworks £7
Seedlip Spice, Smoky Ginger Ale

Pear & Parsnip Soda £7
Seedlip Garden, Pear & Parsnip, Soda

Blossom £10
Seedlip Grove, Lemon, Blood Orange, Agave

Jammy £7
Passion Fruit, Orgeat, Cherry Syrup

Paloma Fizz £7
Aromatic Tonic, Rosemary Syrup, Grapefruit

BOTTLED BEER AND CIDER

Freedom Four British Lager (4.0% ABV) £6
Light, Crisp, Clean, Refreshing

Freedom Pilsner (4.4% ABV) £6
Golden, Bittersweet, Citrus, Clean

Freedom Pale Ale (4.2% ABV) £6
Aromatic, Dry, Session Ale

Inedit Damm (4.8% ABV) £6
Barley, Malt, Wheat. Light, Creamy, Fresh

Good Size Eh? (4.5% ABV) £6
American Pale Ale brewed in Oxford

Get Your Hops Off (5.1% ABV) £6
Indian Pale Ale brewed in Oxford

Sweet Cheeks Cider (4.0% ABV) £6
Medium Blackberry & Elderflower

No Brainer Dry Cider (4.8% ABV) £6
Cloudy & Sparkling

Gin

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Serve the perfect gin & tonic… Choose your favourite gin & mixer or leave it up to our bartender for the ‘Perfect Serve’.
All our gin & tonics are priced at £13

Floral

Gold 999,9, France (40% ABV)
This gin is a blend of some very special botanicals which give it many layers of exploding flavours. The spirit has a strong juniper base which gives way to tangerine and ends with refreshing floral notes.

Alkkemist, Spain (40% ABV)
Juicy red berries and red fruit aromas followed by summer berries, exotic spices and hints of earth. Smooth and full-bodied palate with a velvety finish.

Collagin Rose, Abingdon, United Kingdom (40% ABV)
Collagin Rose features 11 botanicals, including pink grapefruit and orris, as well as 100mg of collagen per 50cl bottling.

Bloom Jasmine & Rose,United Kingdom (40% ABV)
Joanne has selected exquisite floral flavours, with rose giving a distinctive scent from its oil when distilled.

Aviation Gin, United States (42% ABV)
This gin embodies a shift away from the usual overabundance of juniper toward a more forward balance of botanicals.

Bloom, United Kingdom (40% ABV)
Joanna Moore, the world’s first female gin master distiller chose three main botanicals for Bloom- each one contributing to the delicate gin drinking experience.

Boë Violet Gin, Scotland (41.5% ABV)
Infused with violets creating a stylish gin with a light, delicate taste and a beautiful colour & aroma.

Herbaceous

Roku, Japan (43% ABV)
This gin incorporates six traditional Japanese botanicals with eight other botanicals traditionally used in gin creating a complex yet harmonious combination.

Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin, France (40% ABV)
The name alone is an invitation to go on a journey. From London to Pondicherry, Saffron Gin is the aperitif for festive occasions, with a promise of the exotic.

Lilliput Dorset Gin, United Kingdom (40% ABV)
Dorset gin, distilled from rosemary, basil, thyme and olives.

Curio Rock Samphire Gin- United Kingdom (41% ABV)
Hand foraged on the local cliff tops, rock samphire is blended with fragrant botanicals and distilled in small batches for exceptional quality.

Copperhead Gibson Edition, Belgium (42% ABV)
The Gibson edition is a savoury style of gin, designed to complement the Gibson cocktail & its pickled onion garnish. It uses five original Copperhead classic botanicals as well as distillations of 4 spices.

Fruity

Brockmans, United Kingdom (40% ABV)
Notes of blueberry married with coriander notes help deliver an exquisite new taste experience and intensely smooth gin.

5th Distilled Gin Fire, Spain (42% ABV)
This gin is infused with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries & blackberries to obtain a generous aroma of red fruits.

Tarquins Blackberry Gin, United Kingdom (38% ABV)
Handcrafted Cornish dry gin, brilliant blackberries & a touch of Cornish wild flower honey.

Larios Rosé, Spain (37.5% ABV)
Larios Rosé fuses Mediterranean citrus with its main ingredient, strawberries.

Dry

Monkey 47, Germany (47% ABV)
In total, 47 handpicked ingredients prepared in extremely soft spring water from the Black Forest creating an unrivalled complexity and quality.

Toad, Oxford, United Kingdom (46% ABV)
A classic juniper-forward gin with layers of bright citrus and aromatic botanicals. The only distillery in the world to be using ancient population heritage grain.

6 O’clock Brunel Edition, United Kingdom (50% ABV)
Exquisitely engineered 6 O’clock gin Brunel Edition is an export strength expression of strikingly smooth 6 O’clock gin.

Copperhead, Belgium (40% ABV)
A recipe based on five essential botanicals conjuring up an exquisite composition. Enjoy the Alchemist gin!

Tanqueray No. 10, United Kingdom (47.3% ABV)
The flagship gin of the 183-year-old distillery, Tanqueray no. 10 is made with handpicked fruit and botanicals.

Bombay Sapphire, United Kingdom (47% ABV)
Whilst ordinary gins boil their flavour, the taste of Bombay Sapphire is created through the vapour infusion process.

Collagin, Abingdon, United Kingdom (40% ABV)
An elegant refined taste, a unique recipe with the principles of a classic gin with a rejuvenating twist of anti-ageing botanicals.

Star of Bombay, United Kingdom (47.5%)
Bombay sapphire introduces star of Bombay a new, super premium small batch gin, slowly distilled to create a spirit of extraordinary beauty.

Tanqueray, United Kingdom (43.1% ABV)
A blend of the purest four-times-distilled spirit and a hand-picked selection of four botanicals.

Deaths Door, United States (47% ABV)
Using juniper berries that grow on Washington Island with coriander and fennel, Death’s Door can express how complementary and complex simple expressions can be.

Cotswolds Dry Gin, United Kingdom (46% ABV)
Handcrafted in small batches to create a smooth London style gin with a Cotswolds twist.

Scapegrace Premium Dry, New Zealand (42% ABV)
Twelve botanicals, citrus forward, velvet profile, clean finish.

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