English Sambuca
42% ABV, 50cl
The UK's only sambuca distillers bring you something truly remarkable: a small batch sambuca that's smooth enough for sipping.
Forget your past dalliances with sambuca: this is nothing like what you remember from way back when. Made with a bit of ginning, our elderflower eau de vie is co-distilled with star anise: the result is silky smooth, with lush mouthwatering layers of aniseed.
Served chilled and neat as an aperitif or digestif. The perfect after dinner drink: no setting on fire please.
Winner of 'Gold Outstanding (98/100)' at IWSC 2020 and 'Highly Commended' at the Great British Food Awards 2020.
"This drink is a complete game changer! When you take a sip there’s a magical explosion in your mouth. It’s super smooth whilst managing to be ridiculously complex - it’s as if Willy Wonka invented it! I’ve never enjoyed drinking spirits neat but this is irresistible. It’s perfect for drinking around a table whilst talking all night, or for going out to party. When I was half way through the bottle I had to order two more because I never want it to run out! I can’t think of the last time I was so excited about an alcoholic drink and I’m thrilled by it." - Vicki S, August 2020
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“I particularly liked the English Sambuca, it’s about time that the English market learned that Sambuca is more than just a shooter at the bar on a Friday night. So hats off to English Spirit for making such a pure and elegant one that is wonderfully unctuous and shows through with real anise flavour.” - Charlie Stein, October 2020
“A wonderful sambuca bursting with aniseed flavour and no sticky aftertaste. Unique product and absolutely top quality.” - Judging Panel, Great British Food Awards 2020
"A classic style with a solid aniseed nose with complexity in the aromas giving also caraway, black pepper and cinnamon. On the palate the sweetness is supported by the alcohol and flavours making this a lifted, sweet, bright and flavoursome example." - Judging Panel, IWSC 2020
"Our youngest daughter sent us a bottle of your Sambuca, the cleanest, freshest flavoursome spirit we have ever tasted. Well done!" - Mr N, January 2018
"This drink is a complete game changer! When you take a sip there’s a magical explosion in your mouth. It’s super smooth whilst managing to be ridiculously complex - it’s as if Willy Wonka invented it! I’ve never enjoyed drinking spirits neat but this is irresistible. It’s perfect for drinking around a table whilst talking all night, or for going out to party. When I was half way through the bottle I had to order two more because I never want it to run out! I can’t think of the last time I was so excited about an alcoholic drink and I’m thrilled by it." - Vicki S, August 2020
