For drinkers who choose quality over compromise.

At The Best of Wessex, we bring together full-strength bottled cocktails and exceptional local drinks from across the West Country. From expertly balanced Negronis and Martinis to cider, gin, rum, vodka and liqueurs, every bottle is chosen for flavour, character and craftsmanship.

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The Wessex Martini Collection

A refined collection of full-strength bottled Martinis, created for those who appreciate a proper cocktail at home. Serve chilled, pour, garnish and enjoy.

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Rooted in West Country craftsmanship and hospitality

Founded by Giles Wareham, The Best of Wessex began with a love for local drinks, country markets, cider festivals and the hospitality of the West Country.

After years spent living overseas and running pubs in Wiltshire, Giles created The Best of Wessex to celebrate quality local drinks and proper full-strength cocktails.

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Indulge in a proper Negroni at home

Bold, balanced and full-strength, The Wessex Negroni range is created for drinkers who appreciate depth, flavour and quality. Simply chill, pour over ice and garnish with orange.

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Gifts for people who appreciate a proper drink

Looking for something different? Our miniature sets and tasting collections are ideal for birthdays, thank-you gifts, dinner parties and cocktail lovers who enjoy discovering something new.

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Let customers speak for us

from 15 reviews
Quite possibly the greatest drink every invented

A stunning Negroni, straight from the bottle, hitting every note on its way down. Sublime

Andy Boorman
The Wessex Negroni No.1 | 70cl | 27.7% ABV
British Limoncello - a revelation

Excellent Limoncello without the airmails and with all taste and flavour of Italy. Fabulous

Andy Boorman
Bramley & Gage Limoncello | 50cl | 22% ABV
Best rum for the price

I've drunk quite a few brands of rum over 40 plus years and this has to be one of the best for taste and value. I'm now on my third bottle and hope there will be many more.

Christopher Webb
William Hinton 3 year aged dark Madeira Rum
A great cocktail simply the best

Excellent quality

Stripey Stripe
The Wessex Vodka Martini
Negroni negroni

Soooooo good

Stripey Stripe
The Wessex Negroni No.2 50cl 28.7% abv
Fabulous drink

A great drink. Tastes lovely and such a friendly team. I even got a signed bottle. Highly recommended.

Customer
The Wessex Negroni No.2 28.7% abv 50cl
Excellent Vodka.

This is a lovely smooth vodka, that packs a punch when neat over ice and goes well with any mixer to make long drinks or cocktails. Really good to know of the providence of all ingredients is from the single Estate in Wiltshire. Great job.

Catherine Meldrum
Ramsbury Single Estate Vodka 43% abv 70cl
Delicious Negroni

Tried and the No1 and No3, both I found a delicious twist on a great aperitif.

Sean Good
The Wessex Negroni No.2 28.7% abv 50cl
Great gin

A delicious, crisp dry hun. Great for the price and a lovely gin!

Sean Good
Ramsbury Single Estate London Dry Gin 40% abv 70cl
A really good gin

A beautiful local gin, at a good price from BOW.

Sadie
Ramsbury Single Estate London Dry Gin 40% abv 70cl
Negroni

Number 1 Negroni is especially fab mixed with Prosecco!
Cheers!

Stuarty
The Wessex Negroni No.2 28.7% abv 50cl
A Delightful Take on the Italian Classic

We imbibed both the No.1 and No.3 Wessex Negroni over Christmas, and never was there a more apt and interesting liquid to celebrate the yuletide. When we closed our eyes it was as if we were peregrinating the streets of Florence on our honeymoon once more, only to open them and realise we were sitting in the kitchen, staring out at the bleak and misted Marlborough Downs. Just the ticket for those harking after some continental escapism at a time when even Hungerford is out of bounds. Ten points to The Best of Wessex. Bravo!

Charles Audley
The Wessex Negroni No.2 28.7% abv 50cl
Sophisticated

This is a lovely version of the negroni. Beautiful on its own but we t’d it up with an orange tonic for a longer drink and it was delicious. A good buy.

Sadie
The Wessex Negroni No.2 28.7% abv 50cl

Your Questions, Answered

Do I need to be over 18 to order?

Yes. By law, you must be18 or over to purchase alcoholic drinks from us. We use an inbuilt age verification service to ensure that you are 18+ years old when checking out. Further information about this service can be found here.

How long will my order take to arrive?

We aim to post all orders within 2 working days.

Do you offer Click & Collect?

Yes at Salisbury market every Tuesday and Saturday and also other annual shows we attend in the summer.

Do your cocktails need to be refrigerated?

Our bottled cocktails are shelf-stable but taste best served chilled.We recommend refrigerating after opening and consuming within 7 days.

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