Each Kah tequila comes in a hand painted, one-of-a-kind bottle that captures the essence of the 6,000 year old Mesoamerican tradition of Dia de los Muertos; The Day of the Dead. Olmeca is high-quality mixto Tequila produced exclusively in Los Altos in the Highlands of Central Mexico. Aromas of juniper and subtle lemon welcome you to try and this leads to flavours of spiced juniper, cedar, coriander and subtle notes of crystallised fruit.

Four Roses Single Barrel takes all the qualities of their exceptional bourbon and intensifies them further. Kah’ translates as ‘Life’, which reflects the true, life-loving spirit of this famously morbid holiday. Launched to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Pampero, Anniversario rum is produced for Venezuelan molasses and matured in pungent ex-bourbon cask. Smooth and dry, Choya Sake is a traditional Japanese drink which is produced with care and attention. Its bottle and spirit are reflective of the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) the 3,000 year old Meso American ritual honouring deceased loved ones.One-shot processes ensure a stunning and mellow gin which is perfectly blended into many combinations. Rye, spice and barley malt come through alongside butterscotch and vanilla, rounded the drink off perfectly. Traditionally served warm in the cold winter or chilled in the warmer months, Choya Sake offers the true taste of Japan. I bought a miniature of this particular tequila and I found a new love, not just the bottle, which looks great on my windowsill, but the flavour of the spirit itself is lovely and goes beautifully with mixers. Maker’s Mark’s claim to fame is that they distill their bourbon to the lowest proof in the whole of the US.

The design of the Blanco is influenced by the macabre Bolivian traditions wherein the actual skulls of loved ones are kept until the celebrations. Vanilla fudge is the prominent flavour when you take a sip and it’s soon paired with sweet dairy chocolate, fruit trifle and woody oak notes. A truly unique experience, offering not only smooth sipping tequila, but an individually numbered, hand painted skull shaped bottle inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead. It is believed that when the bottle is full, KAH is alive, waiting to be shared with those who deserve it.

The General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers.