William Thompson& Sons

BEVERAGE BOTTLERS

elixirs, creations & libations

“Scotch & Rye” ?21 QUEENSGATE

All are welcome to dip their bill. Follow the rules and

everything will be jake. Break the rules and you'll get the bums

rush

1. No credit extended, so don’t ask. No lettuce, no tiger milk.

2. Check all weapons with the doorman

3. In the event of a raid by the coppers, drink fast

4. Do not discuss politics, religon or upcoming heists

5. Keep it civil, fisticuffs will not be tolerated

6. Boozehounds will be bounced

7. Keep calm and speak easy

8. Do not bother other patrons

9. Mind the barkeep, his word is law

10. Do not leave the joint with liquor. Drink up or leave it.

Me � Al Cap�e, taken � Chicago c. 1923 while we negoti�ed � price � hooch.

Libation Ettiquette

. Should we c�sider dress code � ladies? Ankles have been known � distract � �tenti� � � men.. .

2. 3.

WELCOME.

Welcome to William Thomson’s bottling factory at 21 Queensgate.

A formidable businessman, Mr. Thomson made a name for himself in

the late 1800s by providing a service to the wine and spirit mer-

chants in the local area. He would take their products and bottle

them on their behalf before they were sent to customers across the

globe.

Employing an array of people, the business grew and grew until the

Prohibition Act of 1920 meant that his services were no longer in

demand, and the factory shut with the loss of many jobs.

Not one to stay down for long, he closed down and boarded up the

factory but left a secret door at the back where customers could

enter. He turned the basement into an illicit still, and re-em-

ployed some of the workers that had lost their jobs as distillers

and bar tenders, providing a true community service during this

time.

As the popularity of illegal booze continued to grow, so did his

business, so much that when the Prohibition Act was finally

repealed in 1933 his public house, having been undiscovered for 13

years, continued to trade in the manner you see before you. The

original entrance was reinstated, and the first legal ‘Manhattan’

cocktail was served at a cost of 19p.

Featured Five

4. 5.

PEACH & BERGAMOT BELLINI 5-Peach, bergamot & prosecco

ELDERFLOWER BRAMBLE 5-Gin, blackberry, elderflower, citrus

SALTED CARAMEL WHITE RUSSIAN 5- Salted caramel vodka, Kahlua,

milk/cream

STRAWBERRY COSMO 5-Citrus vodka, strawberry, cranberry

BLACKCURRANT COLLINS 5-Gin, blackcurrant, citrus, fizz

The early 1920s w

ere hard times in

America, with prohibition in

force, many

were out of work. But one s

hould still

be able to have

a good time, regard

less

of social standin

g. Here I have c

reated

more affordable, b

ut equally delicio

us

creations.

ALL £5-

fig 1.1 peach & bergamot bellini

Salted caramel White Russian

6. 7.

The Simple ServesCALVADOS 6-Crisp apple brandy balanced with a fiery

ginger syrup and fresh apple

WHITLEY NEIL RHUBARB & GINGER 6-Aromatic bitters, tonic & a splash of lime

- sweet & delicious!

OLD J SPICED RUM 5- With cola & lime - the only way a rum &

coke should taste!

ST GERMAIN 5-lavender & apple juice - floral & sweet

BUFFALO TRACE 6-simply served with a splash of ginger ale

- the way it should be!

BARREL AGED TEQUILA 5- With ting grapefruit soda

CAMPARI 4-With fresh orange juice - brunch goals!

REYKA VODKA 6-Clean Icelandic vodka meets aromatic

bitters and fiery ginger beer. And Lime.

Many folks keep

popping in for a

cheeky

libation while brea

king for lunch. T

hese

quick and simple serv

es I feel are

perfect for a s

wift quench.

Remember to keep the

measures

healthy to make the

afternoon in the

office more bea

rable, but easy-d

rinking

so the boss nev

er finds out.

fig 1.2 campari w/fresh orange

Salted caramel White Russian

8. 9.

BoilermakersSHANDON STOUT & PATRON XO 6-Coffee and chocolate notes all over this

fabulous pairing!

BLUE MOON & JACK DANIELS 5-The citrus of the Blue Moon beer pairs

perfectly with the nutty spices of JD!

INNIS & GUNN LAGER & BACARDI FUEGO 5- The best of Scottish hops met with Fiery

Cuban rum!

FRANCISCAN WELL IPA & WOODFORD 5-

RESERVE

Fruity Irish ale served with Kentuckys

finest bourbon.

WOLF ROCK RED/IPA HYBRID & JACK 6-

DANIELS HONEY

honey & vanilla balance this hybrid beer

perfectly

FRANCISCAN WELL REBEL RED & 5-CHAMBORD Red summer fruits galore!

A beer with a shot to chase. A hugely popular drink style around the 1800’s so I am told. Es-pecially with the engineers who maintained the steam locomotives. Known as the “boilermakers”, a quick beer with a stiff chaser was considered the best respite at the end of a hot, dirty days labour.

fig 1.3 Franciscan well rebel red & chambord

Salted caramel White Russian

10 11.

FruityCOTTON CANDY COSMOPOLITAN 7-French premium triple sec, zesty lemon vodka and

bitter cranberry. Served with a spun-sugar

cloud

FRENCH BERET 7.5Blackberry liqueur, pear cognac, black

raspberry, crisp apples and muddled fresh

berries.

BLACK BELLA 8.5 Scottish small batch Hendricks gin, house

rosehip syrup, with blackberry liqueur and

fresh citrus. Served with a ball of refreshing

house-recipe prosecco sorbet

TWISTED MELON 7-Japanese melon liqueur, premium imported vodka,

lengthened by creamy pineapple, fresh citrus, and

finished with pomegranate syrup.

PINEAPPLE & JALAPENO MAI TAI 8.5House blend of dark and light rums, with sweet

triple sec, nutty orgeat and fruity jalapeño

spice, softened by fresh citrus and pineapple

juices.

PEAR & PASSIONFRUIT SIDECAR 7.5Indulgent pear cognac, with Cointreau, passion-

fruit puree and crisp apple, served in a lemon

sherbert dusted coupe.

Perfect early in the night to kick off the

evenings antics, especially at the

weekend, these fruity libations are

easy drinking for those who want to be

“social”

fig 1.4 Cotton candy cosmopolitan

Salted caramel White Russian

12. 13.

SweetPOPCORN WHITE RUSSIAN 7.5Salted caramel vodka, with coffee liqueur,

popcorn infused syrup and milk & cream. Topped

off with chocolate dusted toffee popcorn.

COCONUT & GINGER MOJITO 8-Refreshing and tropical. A blend of aged, and

dark spiced rums, with a touch of fiery ginger

liqueur, and coconut infused syrup, balanced

with fresh picked mint, and tart lime.

CUSTARD MUDSLIDE 8-Sheer Indulgence. Custard liqueur, baileys

chocolat luxe, coffee and cream.

GETTING FIGGY WITH IT 7-

A unique blend of fig liqueur, pear infused

vodka, raspberry syrup and fresh citrus.

PERFECT STORM 8-Fiery Cuban rum, lengthened by old Jamaican

ginger beer, balanced by fresh lime juice, and

topped with a Caribbean black spiced rum float.

PALOMA FAITH 8-Barrel aged tequila, ginger liqueur, smoked

agave nectar, grapefruit soda and fresh citrus.

Finished with a Himalayan pink sea salt dusting.

In the hours follo

wing dinner, i foun

d that

many of my social

acquaintances w

ould

crave somethng sw

eet and indulgen

t to

finish off the pe

rfect dinner part

y.

Salted caramel White Russian

14. 15.

Tarte & SourBAKEWELL SOUR 7-Just like momma used to make. Tart cherry

liqueur, and sweet vanilla infused Swedish

vodka, with pineapple juice and almond syrup.

LYCHEE COLLINS 7-A refreshing blend of London dry gin, juicy

lychee liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and floral

elderflower, topped with carbonated water.

LONG WAY TO THE TOP 7.524hr Rosemary infused gin, tart blackberry

liqueur, sugar solution, and fresh citrus juices.

SMOKED PEAR & WHISKY SOUR 9.5

Glenfiddich 12 year old pairs perfectly with tart

pear cognac, lemon juice, and aromatic bitters.

Blends effortlessly with the power and smoke of

an Islay whisky. Finished in a smoked cloche.

PENICILLIN 9.5

Available on prescription at one time. Honey

bourbon, whisky liqueur, fiery ginger syrup,

fresh lemon, aromatic bitter, and peaty Islay

whisky. All finished in a smoked cloche.

ULTRAVIOLET 7-

Floral, French violet flower liqueur, crisp

South African Chenin Blanc, elderflower and

fresh citrus, topped with carbonated water.

I find, as alcohol

quality deteriora

tes

through prohibitio

n, it becomes more and

more difficult to b

alance drinks.

Something tart would alw

ays go a long

way to taking a dr

ink from mediocre

to

incredible

fig 1.6 smoked pear & whisky sour

16. 17.

Carbonated & FizzPEAR MULE 7.5Zingy pear cognac, Swedish pear vodka, fresh lime

and Trinidad aromatic bitters, brought to life

with Jamaican ginger beer.

RHUBARB & GIN FIZZ 7.5Our London dry gin, spiked with rhubarb and

ginger flavours, sweetened by pomegranate, and

balanced by lemon.

PERFECT PEAR 8-French Rose petal liqueur, combined with Swed-

ish Pear spirit, sweet passionfruit syrup, and

imported prosecco.

TURBO MIMOSA 7-The classic Mimosa’s bigger, badder, sibling.

Fresh orange juice, and Italian prosecco, spiked

with French premium triple sec...

CANDY FLOSS BELLINI 7-My favourite Italian prosecco, spiked with house

made cotton candy liqueur and glitter.

A-PEAR-OL SPRITZ 8.5 My twist on the classic Italian aperitif. Aperol,

soda, and Italian prosecco, brightened up with

tart pear cognac.An old s

oda fountain in

the belly of

our great building

,, once lovingly

restored, has allo

wed me to create

our own sparkling wine, fiery

ginger

beers, and some efferv

escent liba-

tions

fig 1.7 rhubarb & gin fizz

Salted caramel White Russian

18. 19.

StrongBUFFALO IN A CHINA SHOP 8.5Buckfast tonic wine, buffalo trace bourbon, Campari &

sweet vermouth, rapid aged over 6 weeks in an oak

barrel. Served Smoked.

NITRO MARTINI 8-Freshly pulled Italian espresso, combined with imported

vodka, coffee liqueur, and a hint of Premium French

absinthe verde.

THE USUAL 10-Jack daniels old No.7 stirred down with cola reduction,

amber vermouth and cherry almond balsamic, finished

with orange oil.

THE DEVIL IN ME 10-Martell VSOP Cognac’s plum notes are brought out by

Japanese plum wine and Maraschino. Spice is introduced

through Ancho reyes Chilli liqueur, and all brought

together with rare, rich chocolate bitter.

HEISENBERG MARGARITA 8-Rested tequila, meets a shocking blue orange curacao,

lime juice and sugar solution. Served smoked.

GRAVIATION 8- My twist on the French classic introduces flavours of

bergamot and earl grey into a classic mix of French,

floral violet flower liqueur, London dry gin, bitter

cherry liqueur & fresh citrus juices.

THE KINGS ELIXIR 8-London dry gin, Danish cherry liqueur, citrus and rich,

zesty ginger elixir together in perfect harmony.

A wise man once told me during

a

particularly memorable w

eekend of

debauchery...

Be wary of a strong

drink - it can m

ake

you shoot at ta

x collectors... an

d miss!

fig 1.8 buffalo in a china shop

Salted caramel White Russian 21.

It must � loveBREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS 8- Marys favourite cocktail, the breakfast martini,

gets a Tiffany’s makeover. London dry gin, with

shocking blue, orange curacao, citrus and

Seville orange preserve, shaken and topped with

Italian prosecco

Or have it how Mary had it, with a genuine tiffanys bracelet - £175

BOSS BOTTLED 8-James, having sailors blood, always enjoyed a rum

or three. So true to his tastes, I deconstructed a

classic, and took Caribbean spiced rum, combined

it with cola reduction, cherry almond balsamic

vinegar, sweet vermouth and orange oil.

Or enjoy it as James did, with a genuine Hugo boss watch - £175

FOR THE PARTY! SHHHHHH….

PROHIBITION PUNCH 100-The most readily available ingredients, masked

with strong sweetners, and imported liqueurs,

this, is a true prohibition punch. Unrefined

rum, french premium triple sec, Danish cherry

liqueur, puree’d passionfruit, red fruits and

citrus combine to create a scalable drink for

crowds and gatherings.

29 units. This takes at least four people to enjoy

A beautiful love

story...

Two of our factory

workers, Mary

Thompson & James Capo

ne met

in the staff eate

ry and declared

it

was love at first

sight.

3 years later the

y married, and I

created these d

rinks as a toast

to their happines

s

fig 1.9 breakfast at tiffanys

Salted caramel White Russian

22. 23.

From � grape

There were many reasons that

a patron

may choose not t

o partake in a lib

ation.

The machinery in the w

arehouses was

dangerous, and

a man not of sound

mind could do dam

age to himself or a

neighbour.

These drinks were crea

ted to allow the

indulgence without th

e danger.

Without � B�zeSOFT CORE – 4Passionfruit with vanilla, orange and raspberry flavours

STRAWBERRY BASIL SMASH – 4Sweet strawberry with vegetal basil notes and sharp lemon-

ade

APPLE & POMEGRANATE MOJITO – 4 Fresh pomegranate seeds, muddled with lime, mint and apple

INNOCENT MULE – 4Fiery ginger beer with raspberry puree, fresh mint and lime

juices

MEANER COLADA – 4Coconut, pineapple, cream and a touch of jalapeno spice

BLOODY SHAME – 4 Tomato juice, rolled with Worcestershire sauce, tabasco,

and house spice mix

Smuggled in from all corners of the world, I gathered the very best in grapes and built quite a collection….

PRICES 125/175/250/BOTTLE

WHITE Verdejo – copa del sol, spain 3.5 / 4.75 / 6 / 17

Chenin Blanc – veldt range, south Africa 3.75 / 5 / 6.5 / 18

Rioja Blanco – dom ramos, spain 4 / 5.5 / 6.75 / 19

Picpoul de Pinet, Terasses de la Mer, France – 4 / 5.5 / 6.75 / 19

Pinot Gris – Lens Moser, Austria 4.5 / 5.75 / 7 / 20

PINK White Zinfandel – Borrego springs, USA 3.75 / 5 / 6.5 / 18

Pinot Grigio Blush – botter, Italy 4 / 5.5 / 6.75 / 19

REDCarmenere – Valdermoro, Italy 3.75 / 5 / 6.5 / 18

Pinot Noir – Cosmina, Romania 3.75 / 5 / 6.5 / 18

Rosso venezie – riva, Italy 4 / 5.5 / 6.75 / 19

Petite Syrah – parducci small lot, USA 4.5 / 5.75 / 7 / 20

Zinfandel – parducci small lot, usa 4.75 / 6 / 7.5 / 21

FIZZPRICES 125/BOTTLE

Prosecco Spumante – barocco, Veneto 6.5 / 23-

Prosecco – Santi nello, Veneto x / 25-

Sparkling rose – bolla, Veneto x / 25-

PRICED BY BOTTLE ONLYChampagne NV – Chimere 40-

Champagne Brut NV – Piper Heidsiek 60-

Champagne Rose sauvage – Piper Heidsiek 70-

Champagne Brut NV – Veuve Clicquot 75-

Champagne Brut NV – Bollinger 100-

Champagne 2006 – Dom Perignon 200-