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.

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 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. Monitoring the advertising strategies of various brands and gain insights into channel focus, regional focus, and more 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.Smirnoff Mango & Passionfruit Twist flavoured vodka (37.5% ABV) is bold, tropical and deliciously juicy. 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.

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. 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. 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. To craft Twin Fin, self-taught master distiller Tarquin Leadbetter (of Tarquin’s Gin) has combined his experience of distilling botanicals with his love of experimentation and innovation. The finest Caribbean rums are carefully selected from distilleries across the Caribbean, then blended together with fruits and spices from around the world, in the north Cornwall coast distillery, established in 2012, to produce rich, tropical and refreshing Twin Fin rums.

NEW in the vodka line-up are Au Vodka (blue raspberry) and Smirnoff Mango & Passionfruit Twist vodka. 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.