Curious Liquids

20/11/2024

SOUND THE ALARM!!!

It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Day tomorrow, 21st, November!

As of noon tomorrow you’ll be able to get your hands on the freshest pressed wine of the year the Northern Hemisphere has to offer.

This year we have four Beauj fresh off the press for you:

1. : by now, you’ll know Couvette well and what’s not to love? Certified organic, Beauj perfection… we know you love Couvette;

2. : we enticed you with Piron last week. If you want a classic Beauj and appreciate elegance, this is for you;

3. & 4. : new to us at Curious courtesy of , we have two Beauj Nouveaus from Louis Tete for ya.
One super fresh, minimum intervention Sans Sufre and the super juicy Le Pot. The epitome of adult juice.

Get them before they’re gone!

18/11/2024

A massive thank you to all those that attended our Winter Extravaganza this year! We had an amazing day and we hope you did too.
It was bigger and better than we could have possibly expected and that is only possible because of your love and support.

We are currently processing everyone’s orders so expect to hear from us in the near future!

We also want to extend a huge thank you to our suppliers, without whom, this would not be possible:













…and a massive thank you to Steven and Jin who stepped in and helped us to no end!

Thank you again and we cannot wait to see you at the next one!
The Curious Team

15/11/2024

Some important (and not so important) information for our tickets holders to the Winter Extravaganza this year!

We are extremely excited to have you along and cannot wait to try all the wonderful wines our reps have to offer alongside you!

13/11/2024

With Beauj Nouveaux week coming along faster and faster each year it seems, we’ve tried to get a little bit ahead this year because Beaujolais is for life not just for Christmas.

We have here, 3 juicy champs which we reckon will be more than enough to push you through until the nouveaux’s arrive. All coming from Dominique Piron showcasing just how different this wee grape can be across different areas within a region or different lengths of ageing.

We’ve got you: An fancy Fleurie, a gastro Beauj and a vintage Morgon.

So come and chat to us if you want to know more cause as you can see, we’re absolutely gassed to have them here.

07/11/2024

This is a special one, folks!

Join us at Bochka for an evening, sit down tasting with one of the best distilleries in Scotland.

We’ll be offering a range of wonderful spirits from Isle of Raasay distillery, including a gin & tonic upon arrival and then four single malts.

Gregor Hunter from the distillery will share Raasay’s story and talk us through each spirit as we go. Nibbles will be included with the ticket, and teas & Turkish coffees will be available in Bochka after the event.

Please note that this is a small, intimate event. Tables seat 2 people each, so larger parties will be split up. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate dogs.

We ask that you please make us aware of any allergies your party may have ahead of the event.

If you would like a ticket, please drop us an email at: [email protected]

06/11/2024

A little update of some tastings coming up across November and December with:






Ticket info for the ticketed tastings will follow so keep your eyes peeled!!

04/11/2024

We here at Curious Liquids, in support of , are asking for £5 donations and in return you will be entered into a prize giveaway where 3 lucky winners will receive a bottle of wine, a beer and some rice crackers to snack on.

One of our Sean’s close friends is a fundraiser for and as all of us (excluding Jess) already have a moustache we thought a better way to offer our support was to raise proceeds for the charity through this giveaway. All proceeds from the donations will be donated in full to Movember at the end of the month.

To donate to the cause, check the link in our bio. Then at the end of the month we will announce our 3 lucky winners!!

Happy donating!

01/11/2024

ANNUAL DEYA STEADY ROLLING STRATA RELEASE!!

Big news fresh from , today marks the annual release of their Steady Rolling Strata beers.

A homage to their, to quote, “most important beer - Steady Rolling Man”, these beers are only released once a year.
The Strata range are the same malt base as the Steady Rolling Man, but they sub out the usual hops in place of a single variety Strata hops to really showcase their quality!
Available as an IPA or Double IPA, get across to Bochka and get them before they’re all gone! Trust me, they won’t last long!

In addition to this release, we’ve topped up on all the Deya classics and the Deya Specials release “Service Please!” We’ve gone Deya daft, so get to Bochka go Deya daft with us.

31/10/2024

A massive “thank you” to everyone that attended our inaugural Wine Tasting evening at our new shop Bochka.

It was an absolute pleasure to host you all and we really appreciate the kind words and support. We really can’t do these nights without you, so we look forward to welcoming you to future events.

A special thanks must be extended to our amazing rep Greg for his knowledge and terrific presenting of the wines. I, (Sean), like to think his professionalism and attention to detail combined well with my “enthusiastic” ramblings.

Another massive thank you to Jack for filming/ photographing the evening. In many ways I am indebted to you… as you may have seen from the photos above, I completely forgot to take any photos of the evening… so thank god you were there to chronicle the evening. I can’t wait to see your final cuts.

So in lacking any photos of my own, you’ll all have to make do with a lovely picture of some vines… I spent that long talking about them last night, it felt only right.

Anyway, keep your eyes peeled on Insta for any future events. We have some exciting ideas in the pipelines.

25/10/2024

NEW MENU DAY!!!!

With all the changes at Curious HQ and the opening of Bochka, we’re excited to announce a new menu entitled, “Out With The Old…”

With all this exciting new stock at Curious, we thought we’d treat you to a menu that showcases all these amazing new wines!

So, we’ve replaced our previous “Classics…” menu with a list full of almost entirely new wines to the shop, hence, “Out With The Old…”

We hope you’re as excited as we are and we cannot wait to share some exciting new wines with you!

For bookings this weekend, please contact us on the following:

Tel.: 07591482763
E-mail: [email protected]

22/10/2024

It is with heavy hearts and teary eyes that we ask you to join us in saying our final goodbyes to our wonderful Zerrin. During her 3 years here at Curious, she has become the life and soul of our wee shop and bar. Every shift, no matter the day or the weather, she brought a sense of serenity and purified joy, not only to the team but to everyone that came through the door. Zerrin completely embodied everything we believe makes Curious what it is today, we’re not just saying goodbye to a good friend but an important part of our history too. You will be dearly missed Zerrin!

So please join us as we wish her and her partner, Andy, all the very best as they move into the next chapter of their lives back home in Sydney.

P.s. Don’t be surprised if you see Curious shut for a month in the future as we try to justify a staff trip down under to see her. (If any reps want to sponsor us in doing so please reach out ###x)

21/10/2024

Hello Folks,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, that are outwith our control, we regret to inform you that infants of any age (this means anyone under 18 years old) are no longer permitted to sit in curious liquids. However, infants (under 18s) are more than welcome to accompany an adult who is browsing or purchasing for take away.

Children however are more than welcome in the building to sit in our neighbours, Phillies. In Phillies bar they are permitted to sit in with a substantial meal up until 5pm and are allowed in the restaurant, Five at Phillies, until 9pm (again with a substantial meal).

We apologise to anyone affected by this change in policy, this is, again, something unfortunately outwith our control.

Never fear however if you do have a young family you can still of course enjoy wines from Curious Liquids in both Phillies and Five at Phillies!

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 07591482763 or [email protected]

08/10/2024

BOCHKA’S INAUGURAL WINE TASTING EVENT!!!

We are delighted to announce that our new shop Bochka has opened as of last week.

In addition to offering a wide selection of beers and spirits, Bochka will be the home of any intimate tasting events we host going forward and we’re delighted to announce Bochka’s first ever wine tasting!

What better way to start than with our rep. Greg, who alongside Sean will host and showcase a number of the wines they enjoyed from their France trip earlier in the year?!

In addition to the wines, we will provide light nibbles and you will be able to sample some of Tan&Ns delicious olive oil which is soon to be on the Bochka shelves.

So what’s the deal?...

When: Wednesday 30th, October
Where: Bochka... duh (Address: 7 Skirving St., Glasgow, G413AB)
Time: 6:30pm - 9.30pm
Cost per ticket: £25 per person
Capacity: 14 persons

Due to the intimacy of the event and the numbers, groups are limited to a max of 4 and are preferably even numbers.

Unfortunately children and dogs are not permitted.

Please make us aware of any allergies prior to booking tickets.

If you like the sound of this, email [email protected] with the number of tickets you wish to purchase and we will send you a private link (please do not share the link).

As always, first come first served.

We look forward to seeing you for our first tasting event at Bochka!

27/09/2024

26/09/2024

Huge thanks to our rep Mark for introducing us to the wines earlier today.

It was an absolute pleasure to meet Marlene who spoke so passionately and informatively about their range of minimum intervention, 100% organic wines which somewhat buck the trend of classic interpretations of French wine.

With plots in both Corbieres and Limoux, they focus on highlighting the purity of individual grape varieties with an emphasis on a respect to nature and the environment.

Particular highlights were the uber fresh, crunchy Macabeu which oozes notes of pear drops, orange blossom with a complex yogurt’y finish.
The lesser known white grape Mauzac, typically used in sparkling wine, which is barrel fermented is for lovers of richer white wines. Punchy notes of stewed apple and mulled spice are bolstered with a brown butter finish. Like all of the wines we sampled though, a refreshing acidity to cut through those richer flavours.

As for the reds, both the Grenache and the Carignan were showing terrifically.

The Grenache a fun and crunchy take on the classic Rhone variety exhibited notes of ripe strawberry, cherry and mild peppery heat. Delicious at room temp or even lightly chilled.

By contrast, the Carignan, a grape I think is under appreciated, was a more serious gastro wine. Think blackcurrant, cloves and olive brine. Big flavours for a big meal.

Expect to see these in ours shelves soon, they were banging!

25/09/2024

We are absolutely shocked, awed and surprised to announce that the Winter Extravaganza this year has SOLD OUT in record time!
Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket, these things can only happen because of your support and we are eternally grateful for each and every one of you!

Please keep your eyes peeled on our stories should any spaces free up!

17/09/2024

Look what’s just arrived… A fresh release courtesy of Alliance Wines.

We at Curious are big fans of Thistledown and already stock a number of their wines, but these are something a bit special.

Here we have the 2023 vintage of the “Sands of Time” and “Charming Man” Grenache. Why are these wines so special? Well, only a limited number of these wines have been made and sold worldwide, we’re talking a few thousand globally.
Both hail from single varietal plots with some vines as old as 100 years and are perfect for lovers of rich, meaty reds. If you have tried and enjoyed the “Thorny Devil” Grenache, think that but amplified to 11.

These reds would make the perfect addition to a wine collection, a gift for a special someone or even as a preemptive Christmas Day red. Get them while stocks last, once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Oh and if you thought we’d neglected you white wine fans, never fear, we’ve got you. Let me introduce the “Walking With Kings” Roussanne/ Grenache Blanc blend. A real highlight for Sean from an Alliance portfolio tasting, this is a must for lovers of Rhone style whites or even for that Chardy fan that’s wanting to try something a wee bit different. This one isn’t quite as finite as the reds, but equally delicious nonetheless.

14/09/2024

“ON NEW ISSUE DAY?!”

With autumn around the corner, we say a sad farewell to our popular “Supposedly Summer” menu and introduce our newest incarnation entitled, “So you think you know your classics?”.

This list pays homage to the classic grape varieties of the world with a typical “Curious” twist.

Sure you’ll find Italian classics like Veneto’s Soave or Puglia’s Primitivo. New world wonders like Chilean Sauv or Stellenbosch Syrah.
However, you’ll also find twists like a sparkling Bobal hailing from the Valencian community Manchuela. Sangiovese from Yarra Valley and forgotten Bordeaux classics like Mauzac and Abouriou from Marmandais.

So get down to Curious and explore the classics for yourself.

To reserve a table contact us on the following (N.B, please do not DM, we do not use socials for bookings):

Tel.: 07591482763
E-mail: [email protected]