And so a new idea was born in July 2004, however mad people thought we were at the time. We now have shops in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, a thriving international mail order business and a growing wholesale distribution of our products throughout the UK. Inspired by our own love of good food and drink, we have brought together a remarkable collection of predominantly British products such as liqueurs, whiskies, wines, spirits, olive oils and vinegars and inspired others into understanding and loving them. Our products represent an underworld of small artisanal British producers, ranging from retired PE Teachers to ex Bankers, who make some of the finest things known to mankind.

Just like my experience of the Italian Cantina, we allow our customers to try something completely original and delicious in an extremely fun way. When you visit our shops you will not only be encouraged to taste what we are selling, but we will attempt to unlock the secrets about our products. Our team of passionate Staff are so enthusiastic and friendly, you will feel as though you are being entertained at a private residence. We then individually bottle your choice from our distinctive glass demijohns into our selection of attractive Italian glass bottles. The only slight difference from my heady student days in the Cantina is that because UK law dictates, you must first purchase one of our bottles. We cannot fill one of your jerrycans in the shop, sorry! However, those lucky enough to own a Demijohn bottle, are encouraged to return to our shops and have it refilled for the cost of the refill only. This is not only cost effective for you, but most importantly good for the environment. If you cannot make it to see us in the shops we will happily mail order all our products to you, and you can even refill if you can get your bottle back to us. Please read Your Questions to find out how to do this.