Phillips of Bristol Lovage (Old English Alcoholic Cordial)

My wife and myself totally agree that Brandy and Lovage is the perfect beverage and so does my mother-in-law who is now 85 years old, but a problem has arisen in obtaining Lovage. We live in Havant and our local supermarkets being Waitrose and Tesco no longer stock Lovage. The only place we can now purchase Lovage is Sainsburys at Farlington a 15minute bus ride away. Yes there is an Off Licence about a mile from our home but I do object to paying an extra £1.35 per bottle. Is there any reason Waitrose and Tesco have withdrawn the sale of Lovage? I did manage to get though to a young lady at Tesco to enquire but she had never heard of Lovage and said she would look into my enquire and get back to me but that was over a month ago. Perhaps she is still trying to find out what lovage is!!!!

4th November 2018

Tasted several versions of Lovage in the past. This is definitely the best.

27th July 2018

Brandy and Lovage fantastic drink.

16th April 2018

ACE

19th December 2017

great additive

13th December 2017

I first came across Lovage as a rum mixer some 40 years ago. Since then I have moved several times and, outside the West Country it is very difficult to find. I've ended up in Deal on the East Kent Coast and have failed to locate a stockist. Do you have any known stockist between Folkestone and Ramsgate? Judging from other reviews I am not alone in suffering from poor availability.

2nd November 2017

Been entertaining for the last 53 years, and always had a flask of Brandy and Lovage with me, Was introduced to this drink whilst working in Cornwall, and never had a hangover even after the show and drinking well befor bedtime. Could never get Lovage north of Birmingham years ago, hence the hip flask.
Near 80 now and still partaking.

28th October 2017

A supreme accompaniment to Courvoisier. Hava large one of each.

23rd May 2017

Phillips lovage, just opened it tonight don't know how old this bottle is, but its 8%, and tasty!

28th April 2017

My husband and I are not drinkers but we really like lovage it's a deliciously different drink but we have been unable to find any in the local supermarkets .

29th December 2016

Absolutely superb especially mixed 50/50 with Brandy(Spanish Soberano Reserve 5)

26th June 2016

I think it's delightful with Brandy as a nightcap, but I cannot seem to find any shop which sells it.

27th April 2016

I try to keep a few extra in stock,but living midway between Glos.& Bristol it's hard to find a local stockist,Tesco at Thornbury have stopped selling it and most other large supermarkets have never heard of it! On trips to Surrey I stop at Junct.12 of the M4 where a large Sainsbury's keeps a good stock,obviously the good people of Reading love Lovage. They charge £8 a bottle,sadly mail oder can cost £11 plus with p&p.

12th January 2016

I was introduced to this on a freezing cold Valentine's weekend in the White Peak when broken hearted back in 1989. Brandy and Lovage can save you from anything. I have been a convert ever since. It warms you when nothing else will.

5th December 2015

What a find! Absolutely my cup of tea. I can't drink high alcohol drinks, so this is just perfect. Must try it with brandy as others have said.

25th October 2015

Always have with brandy

13th July 2015

Due to a bad stomach and the fact that even since I was a kid I have always produce lots of stomach acid.Therefore I have never really been able to drink spirits.If I did I would rip the lining of my stomach and cause bleeding.So I stayed away from them.
Then one day I discovered this wonderful drink. You mix 2 parts Lovage to 1 part Brandy. You get the strength of the Brandy but you don't get the burn. And you get a nice warm feeling & it sits just nice in your stomach.
I've been a biker for years & camping with my kids, everyone knows me or remembers me by my lovage & Brandy.This is my best drink ever, well this and Hobgobblin beer.

9th December 2014

Brilliant with brandy to settle an upset stomach.

3rd October 2014

Unique Cordial. Loves to play on the ice and can also take the heat on a cold winters evening. Interesting flavor with a hint of celery.

4th September 2014

Unable to drink spirits due to a high acid content I found that this is really good with Brandy. It tastes wonderful, you still taste the Brandy but it takes away the sting. Best stuff ever.

4th April 2014