The General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers. Petersham Cellar is a wine merchant that promotes an ever-evolving hand selected and carefully sourced selection of fine and rare wines from the most incredible regions of the world. We can't offer refunds or exchanges on perishable goods such as flowers and food, unless faulty or not as described. Fill your highball glass with lots of ice, pour over a healthy glug of your tequila of choice (40ml is El Rayo’s sweet spot), top with premium tonic, and garnish with a nice big wedge of grapefruit. The name comes from Mexican folklore, a story of the origins of tequila and the bolt of lightning that started it all.

Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! What we offer isn’t available anywhere else in our corner of Walthamstow, whether it’s simple wines for the everyday table, great bottles for those special occasions, or craft beers and selected spirits for everything in between.About: Hand-planted, hand-harvested and hand-made to retain as much of the complex natural flavours as possible. Great body and wonderful for sipping or mixing into a wide range of different cocktails and long drinks. The sweeter notes and slight oak smoke from the barrel aged techniques come through and has a nice lingering finish. Arette Blanco is a premium silver tequila, launched in 2007 and highly thought of on the drinks scene. We make every effort to supply goods as shown on our web site, however occasionally we do have to substitute products for an alternative of equal or greater value, where a valid substitute is available.

El Rayo translates to 'the lightning', and the name is an homage to the legend that lightning struck a Blue Weber agave plant, cooking it and creating the first Tequila. El Rayo Tequila pays homage to the legend that lightning struck an agave plant, cooking it and creating the first ever Tequila. Both are made from 100% blue agave, which is grown for 8 years in the highlands of Mexico, before being twice distilled in 100% copper stills to draw out the raw plant freshness.

The myth describes how a local campesino witnessed this moment and followed the burning glow in the distance. Age Restricted: 18 Know your limits UK Chief Medical Officers recommend Adults do not regularly exceed: Men 3-4 units daily Women 2-3 units daily www. Funkin Lime Pure Pour puree is made from the finest Limes and you can simply open and pour the mixer into your drinks to add the fresh and zesty flavour of the Lime. Although less complex in flavours than it’s plata, the reposado is beautifully smooth and perfect to sip on.

El Rayo Plata is a truly modern, truly delicious Tequila inspired by the new symbols, creativity and culture emerging Mexico that will put the sombrero to bed. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of Waitrose Limited nor without due acknowledgement. The brand was created by two South Londoners who collaborated with some master producers to craft an agave alternative to gin.

No Limes have been harmed in the making of this Funkin Puree, but they have been squeezed within an inch of their lives to create the tart, refreshing flavour of this cocktail puree. We regret that due to the nature of our products (designed to be consumed fresh), we are unable to offer refunds after 14 days. is rested for 7 months in ex-Bourbon barrels, smoothing out those crisp edges and bringing out its softer, warmer side.

This is the Reposado expression from Tequila El Rayo, which distils 100% Blue Weber agave in 105 year old copper stills and matured for seven months in casks that previously held whiskey before being bottled.

There are over 200 varieties of agave but by law only the blue agave can be used in the production of tequila. Disappointing, because I bought this expecting it to be "Exceptionally smooth and gentle", which is a description far better suited for Cazadores Blanco, my current benchmark for smooth tequilas. This particular expression is not made with lightning, but with 105 year old copper stills, which distil the agave twice before its bottled up. The roasted agave really comes through nicely in this tequila, with lighter grassy notes and as others have said a savory kick that's hard to put your finger on. The General Wine Company is a family-owned and operated wine merchant in Liphook, Hampshire, England.