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    Angel's Envy Private Selection Angels & Demons Single Barrel 230018 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 55%

    This limited edition Angel's Envy bottling is the result of a collaboration between discerning experts and the distillery. The private selection was handpicked for its exceptional quality and character, the name itself referencing its "divine duality of flavors, blending sinful seduction with heavenly allure." Like other Angel's Envy releases, the whiskey has been finished in Port wine barrels. The rear of the bottle (pictured) has a custom graphic and the neck is adorned with a metal hang tag embossed with the words "Privately selected single barrel 2022". The front of the bottle states "From the cellars of Lincoln Henderson". Henderson spent many years at Brown-Forman and was the creator of several notable brands, including Woodford Reserve and Gentleman Jack. Angel’s Envy was his first and only independent project. 55% Alc./Vol.

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    Kentucky Owl Maighstir Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    Other reviews... Maighstir, the Gaelic word for “master,” is a collaboration between departing Kentucky Owl master blender John Rhea and his successor, former Diageo blender Maureen Robinson. The nose offers gumdrops, blackberry jam, and spicy herbs, while the palate is soft and fruity, with raisin, sweetened caffe au lait, and some bitter chocolate. Both the palate and the finish are softly textured, and the finish is long and filled with vanilla. 91 points - whiskyadvcocate.com

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    Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    Kentucky Owl's Takumi Edition is a blend of 4, 5, 6 and 13-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons with mash bills containing corn, rye or wheat, and malted barley. John Rhea of Kentucky Owl and Yusuke Yahisa of Nagahama Distillery in Japan worked together to create the whiskey, with Rhea selecting four different formulations and sending the samples to Japan. Yahisa evaluated them, each one representing different ages and mash bills. He then created different blends using those formulations to develop one most reflective of his Japanese whisky style. "This collaboration encompasses not just the art of blending, but the flavors and taste profiles that both countries are famous for in their whiskeys," said Rhea. "The Takumi Edition provides bourbon lovers insight into the flavor profiles sought after by a Japanese whisky blender. As someone who has worked in the industry for several decades now, it was exciting for me to work with a rising star in whisky with a unique perspective."  The Japanese term kaizen — continuous improvement — echoes through the project. "Takumi" means "master" in Japanese, with the name of the release celebrating the art and craft of modern whisky blending. 50% Alc./Vol. Collectable.

    Other reviews... Creamy caramel syrup, well-spiced apple pie, brown sugar, and a burst of cherry make for an enticing nose. Stay awhile, and more aromas emerge: light char is joined by lemon pound cake, baked apples, and vanilla fudge. The palate is silky smooth and offers raspberry jam, maple syrup, coconut flakes, more apples, and hot cinnamon spice; with water, it stays just as enjoyable, if a little less heated. The finish packs a baking spice punch and lingers on and on. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    ...This collaboration between Japanese whisky blender Yahisa Yusuke and Kentucky Owl master blender John Rhea debuted in September 2022. Look for a tawny hue and robust toffee, vanilla and dried date aromas. The silky palate opens with cocoa and oak, plus a hint of red fruit. Cinnamon and clove warm the drying finish. Limited edition. 92 points - wineenthusiast.com

    High West Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Park City, Utah, UNITED STATES
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 58.7%

    One of the few Bourbons to be released by High West, a company best known for their eclectic range of sourced and blended rye whiskeys.

    In 2023, they took their bourbon program a few steps further, bottling at cask strength and allowing for select retailers to pick their own single barrels. This limited edition is for 'The Willows Market 17th Anniversary' and is labeled as such on the front of the bottle. 58.7% Alc./Vol.

    Wolfcraig 14 Year Old Triple Sherry Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $230. 00
    Bottle
    $2760.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.1%

    A new collaboration from two world-renowned legends of the Scottish whisky scene.  There are few more decorated whisky veterans than Richard “The Nose” Paterson. His latest project, kickstarted with Ian Macmillan, a four-decade Master Distiller who's spent time at Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston, involves the creation of three premium blends, a 30 year old, 35 year old, and this 14YO, bottled with a proper age statement and robust ABV. Famously claiming to have “rejected more than they selected” the result is a series which marries the rich heritage of whisky in Scotland with a sense of modern innovation. Sub-titled 'triple cask', the 14 year old is matured in freshly emptied bourbon barrels and finished in three types of sherry casks - Amontillado, Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel, all from Bodega San Andrés, Spain. Each release is set to remain limited to relatively small batches of around 4500 bottles at a time in order maintain consistency of style and quality control. 46.1% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Nose: Warm and appealing. Enchanting and exhilarating as gentle hints of sunkissed raisins, fresh peaches, tangerines and lemon grass evoke a sense of tranquility as they pleasingly drift in perfect harmony. Exciting aromas quickly follow on with nuances of creamy caramel and vanilla delicately dance in the background to complete this portrait of beauty. Taste: Generous and satisfying. There is true elegance in its muscle as succulent figs, sweet sultanas and Napoleon cake reward the palate, with a hint of demerara sugar and molasses. Rich and intense at first but like all good things you must wait; after all it has taken many years to consummate this loving union of different seasoning from the selected casks. The aftertaste of glazed tangerines, marzipan and chocolate mousse with fresh hints of spicy ginger and nutmeg provide the perfect finish to this luxurious blended whisky.

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    Myers's Original Dark Rum (700ml)
    Kingston, JAMAICA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Produced since 1879, the name 'Myers' is recognised as one of the better values in full-bodied rum. Sienna Brown colour with gold ochre hue. Lovely fresh scents of peppermint candy, golden syrup and fresh liquorice strap follow in medium weight, off dry flavours of sarsaparilla, cocoa, tobacco, anise and liquorice allsorts. Solid balance and length. An all rounder with enough character to enjoy on its own. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... The initial inhalations expose a moderately spicy, black peppercorn perfume; aeration brings about flax, cooked vegetables, and brown sugar. The platform flavor is intensely cocoa-like, then at midpalate, the taste leaps into deeper cocoa/bittersweet chocolate territory before turning lean and keenly bittersweet, oily and chocolaty in the finish. 87 points - wineenthusiast.com

    Myers’s & Tonic: A good long drink. To a measure of Myers’s add a few drops of lemon juice and fill up with tonic water. Float a lemon slice.

    Myers’s Punch: 3 parts Myers’s. 1 part lemon Juice. 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup per glass. A dash of bitters per glass. Shake well and garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of mint.

    Myers’s Pina Colada: In a blender, combine 1 part Myers’s Rum, 1 part cream of coconut (from can), 2 parts unsweetened pineapple juice. ½ cup crushed ice. Blend at low speed. Pour into goblet. Garnish with pineapple stick and cherry.

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    Original Island Gin (700ml)
    NEW ZEALAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43.2%

    Located five hours by boat east of Auckland on the wild and remote Great Barrier Island, the suitably named Island Gin Distillery is a female-owned and run operation. “Madame Distiller” (aka Andi Ross) creates gins using solar power and local Manuka Bush honey, as well as more traditional botanicals like angelica root, ginger, Macedonian juniper and coriander. In line with classic London Drys, the freshness of the nose is captured in a whiff of white pepper, pine needles, liquorice root and woody juniper that's mirrored on the palate; Creamy then crisp, a flurry of peppery warmth gives way to juniper and citrus oils; Peel tang rounds off the finish followed by a perfect sprinkling of tingling spice. Easy to like and beautifully integrated, this is a pure, fresh, well-structured, all-purpose gin that works as a mixer but is just as satisfying in Martinis. The distinctive bottle is inspired by the indigenous Kina found in the surrounding waters of New Zealand and is made from recycled glass. 43.2% Alc.Vol.

    World Gin Awards - Best in Country New Zealand 2024
    Double Gold at NZ Spirits Awards - 2023
    Gold - (San Francisco World Spirits Competition) USA 2023

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    Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Cask Strength Rye Whiskey (750ml)
    UNITED STATES
    $220. 00
    Bottle
    $2640.00 Dozen

    Sourced from undisclosed distilleries in California and Indiana, Redwood Empire's limited edition 95% rye has 4% malted barley in the mix as well as a dash of wheat. Aged in 53-gallon, char #3 barrels for a minimum of four years and up to 6 years on the Northern California coast, the result is a bold, decadent rye with the richness of American oak set against delicate peel freshness and wood spices; the flavours completely envelop the tongue with an impressive wave of orange oils, the character of the grain upping the texture while adding a finishing hint of peppermint. Easily approached at high strength, this gorgeous rye also offers enough sweetness for Bourbon lovers. Give it time in the glass to show its best. Non-chill filtered.

    Other reviews... [Batch 001] There’s a savory, herbaceous quality to the nose, calling to mind tea leaves, dried herbs, and a sprig of mint. Sweeter notes, like Andes chocolates, vanilla frosting, and yellow cake soon join the mix, creating a lovely balance between honeyed and herb-driven notes. The palate takes that sweetness and spice even further—there’s delicious heat on the tip of the tongue, giving way to raspberry-filled chocolate squares, black forest cake, and ripe red fruit. The finish amps up the dark chocolate, with a kiss of berry fruit at the end. 58.2% Alc./Vol. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    96 points - Tasting Panel 2022

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    2020 Santolin Gladysdale Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured in French oak, 30% new, on lees for a period of 10 months. Semi translucent red colour with a very light red hue. Attractive violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb aromas show plenty of elevation out of the glass with notes of dried herb, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice ensuing. Decorating the palate are silky textured flavours of red to dark cherries, rhubarb and wild strawberry with notions of dried herbs, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice lending further complexity across the back half. Possessing velvet smooth tannins, it’s amply powered yet elegant and finishes long, supple and spicy.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2021 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $56. 99
    Bottle
    $683.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2029-2030)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    Midnight black heart with a very deep bright dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of black cherry and graphite are followed by some earth, dried herb and spice notes. Youthful and energetic, the mid weighted palate features juicy dark cherry and blueberry fruits which are framed by vibrant acidity and a firm tannin structure. Notions of dried herbs, earth and tobacco leaf ensue. Finishes dry, chalky and very bright.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    The 2021 Chianti Classico is a model of excellence. Pure, bright and wonderfully vibrant, the 2021 possesses superb energy and exceptional balance. Crushed red/purplish fruit, rose petal, sweet spice and orange zest bristle with tension. This is a rare Chianti Classico I would cellar for a year or two. Superb. Drink 2024-2036.
    92 Points
    Antonio Galloni – Vinous

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    2023 Nintingbool Vineyard Chardonnay
    Ballarat, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 13.1%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Pear and apple skin aromas emanate from the glass followed by some almond and spice notes. Elegant pear and red apple skin flavours are underpinned by fresh acidity with traces of lemon butter, almond and spice lying underneath. Finishes dry with a subtle lingering almond element to the aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.1%

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    2021 Dalrymple Estate Vineyard Single Site Pipers River Chardonnay
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured in a mix of new and older French oak puncheons and a 700 litre ceramic egg for a period of 10 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with distinct highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Refined white peach, pear and dried honey aromas are complimented by hints of cashew, biscuity nougat and spice. Rich yet highly finessed the palate features white peach, nectarine, dried honey and subtle cashew flavours with lemony acidity lending freshness. Delicate biscuity nougat and spice elements are also evident. Concludes long and elegantly detailed.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2023 Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon
    Hunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with highlights of green around the outskirts. Pronounced lime zest, lemon grass, Granny Smith apple and wet slate notes are trailed by fresh herbs and an oyster shell like minerality. Zippy lime, lemon, green apple and wet slate flavours are framed by steely acidity. Taut and precisely focused in its feel, it finishes dry, crisp and zesty with an electric saline like minerality lingering through the aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 11%

    Other Reviews…..
    This take no time, maybe a nano-second, to reveal its varietal personality. That scent: green apple, chamomile, lime, lime zest. It’s lean, clean and pure. That palate: dusty, lime zest spark, gooseberry, lemongrass with a touch of saline-rockpool. It’s a force-full presence, vibrant and tight in brisk acidity. This is so Hunter Valley Semillon. The fact that it is picked early with 11% alc. informs the drinker that this Semillon is in the classic Hunter style, one that is intended for some serious bottle ageing. And while it might have age on its mind, it does deliver right now. Sourced from old vines according to the label – just how old is not said – it does bring that heady mix of purity of quality fruit with no oak injection, combined with a fine-ness of Semillon expression that is quite unique to the Hunter and Australia. Drink 2023-2030.
    95 Points
    Jeni Port – WinePilot.com

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    2022 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 15.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fruit was sourced from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek with maturation taking place in 100% American oak of which 38% was new. Dense inky black in colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Potent liquorice and black plum scents flood the nostrils with some black raspberry, vanillin oak, fennel and subtle peppered earth notes also evident. Rich and voluptuously textured the palate is coated with a thick layer of liquorice, black plum and blackberry fruit. Toasty vanillin oak, earth and peppered fennel elements over shadow the back half. Velvet smooth tannins with some heat on the long flamboyant finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 15.5%

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    2021 Juxtaposed Wait Vineyard Grenache
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fruit was sourced from 70 year old bush vines. Dark red core with black tinged edges and a red to dark red hue. The nose is filled with dark raspberry, red liquorice and vanillin confectionary scents with some plum and spice notes also evident. Succulent dark raspberry, cherry and red liquorice fruits caress the voluptuous palate with some vanillin confectionary, crushed rock and pepper also evident. Velvet smooth tannins concluding long, plump and juicy.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2023 Heirloom Vineyards Chardonnay
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Nectarine, citrus and dried honey aromas flow from the glass followed by hints of biscuity nougat. The elegant mid weighted palate features nectarine and pear fruit over subtle biscuity oak and citrusy nougat elements. Fresh medium length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Bush Vine Grenache
    Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Samuel’s Collection celebrates the founder of Yalumba, Samuel Smith and showcases the varieties and blends iconic to both the Barossa and Yalumba. This Grenache is sourced from a collection of gnarled old bush vine vineyards planted between 1920 – 1965, each individual parcel of fruit imparting its own individuality and complexity onto the final blend. Maturation took place in older French puncheons and hogsheads for a period of 9 months.
    Semi translucent dark red core with black toned edges and a red hue. Alluring dark raspberry, liquorice, cherry and confectionary scents captivate the olfactory senses with hints of dried herbs and spice also evident. Rich, juicy and lush in its feel the palate is swamped with delicious dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry fruits. Lying underneath are notions of vanillin confectionary, subtle earth and spice. Silky smooth tannins. Excellent power and concentration without being heavy. Long succulent conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    • Organic
    • Biodynamic
    2012 Caparsa 'Doccio a Matteo' Chianti Classico Riserva
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This is a single vineyard, certified organic expression from Radda. The vineyard is located at 500 metres sitting on top of a pure Albarese and Galestro plateau. The Sangiovese is co-fermented with 5% Colorino. Fermentation is spontaneous and the wine is aged for about 16 months in Stokinger barrels. The presence of Colorino provides a much silkier and softer texture, adding more generous fruit to the final wine.
    Deep dark red black colour with a brick red hue. Delightful ripe red currant, dark cherry and subtle rose petal scents sail out of the glass complimented by tertiary notes of earth, sweet tobacco, dried herbs, old cedar, hints of new leather and spice. Medium to full in body, the richly flavoured palate delivers a concentrated profile of fleshy dark cherries, blackcurrant, dried herbs, earth, tobacco, old cedar and spicy leather. Rustic feel with firm tannins imparting a chewy almost grippy feel onto the long robust finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2020 Rippon Emma’s Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Slightly cloudy red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry and winter strawberry scents sail out of the glass with hints of anise, earth and fresh herbs also present. Light in body, delicious red cherry and strawberry fruits infused with fresh herbs meld with earth and spicy cedar. Fresh acidity and fine grained tannins with a long elegant conclusion that shows plenty of red fruited energy.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    This is so opened and perfumed with sliced strawberry, orange and fresh mushroom. Full, velvety and caressing texture and finish. Articulate. Seductive. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.
    98 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The vines are east facing and close to the lake, with less afternoon sun (which means it isn't exposed to the extended heat of the afternoon). "There is clay down there which gives the tannins more mobility and animation," says Nick Mills.
    The 2020 Emma's Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir leads with dehydrated cranberry, cherry blossom, graphite and dried star anise. The nose is exotic and restrained at once. This is the entree to the palate which is defined absolutely by the tannins that feel very much like they plume in the wine, like a drop of blood in water. These are wines to feel as much as they are to taste, and this is what helps them stand alone in this place. It’s superb, with unbroken form through the long finish—no strays, no rough edges, no breaks. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under Diam. Drink 2023-2035.
    95+ Points
    Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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    2013 Zema Estate Coonawarra Shiraz Museum Release
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured in a combination of French and American oak for a period of 14 months. Midnight black heart with a deep dark red hue. Pronounced ripe blackberry and liquorice aromas mix with earthy mocha, vanillin oak and choc mint notes. Rich, full in body and opulently textured the palate is holding up very well. Concentrated ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits overlay scorched earth, vanillin oak, subtle choc mint and traces of spicy leather. A ripe sturdy tannin structure is nicely integrated with the fruit. Concludes long and plump.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    There's a bit more throttle to this release than we've come to expect of shiraz under this label. It works a treat too. Grainy cherry-plum flavours with beefier notes/aspects, bolstered further by sweet, toasty, cedary oak. We're in business. Drink by 2030.
    95 Points
    Campbell Mattinson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Mandala Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 12.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red to dark red hue. Fragrant violet, cherry and strawberry aromas blossom from the glass followed by hints of anise, fresh herbs and spice. Juicy dark cherry and strawberry fruits mix with dried herb, subtle anise and spicy cedar elements. Fleshy in its feel it has fine grained tannins and a generously fruited mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12.8%

    Other Reviews….
    Fermentation in open pots with 100% whole berries, matured for nine months in French puncheons and barriques (25% new). A very bright crimson. I gave this a few good swirls, which released an impressive bouquet featuring black cherries, incense and a little underbrush. Fleshy with lovely inner-mouth feel, the palate is rounded out by its svelte, pliant tannins. It's good now but will be even better in the next two to four years. It's great, too, to see the number of delicious under $40 pinots being produced in the Yarra these days. Drink by 2028.
    94 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2021 Maxwell Ellen Street Shiraz
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    From vines planted in 1953 with maturation taking place in a mix of French and American oak (approximately 25% new) for a period of 18 months. Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Lush ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice aromas sail from the glass complimented by vanillin oak, dark chocolate and peppered fennel notes. Rich opulent dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits carry ample body weight and flesh over a spicy vanillin oak, dark chocolate and fennel back drop. Velvet smooth tannins with bright purple fruited like acidity. Concludes long and succulent.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2023 Chateau Tanunda The Chateau Single Vineyard Chardonnay
    Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of peach and nectarine have a toasty overlay with hints of honeycomb, crème brulee and spice also chiming in. Rich ripe peach, honeycomb and bacon fat flavours are featured over a citrus and spice back drop. Creamy textured it finishes with good freshness on the spicy mid length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2021 Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Cotes du Rhone
    Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $33. 99
    Bottle
    $407.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Deep dark red black core with a vibrant red to dark red hue. Red raspberry and red liquorice aromas intermix with provincial herb, earth and spice notes. Savoury red cherry and red raspberry fruits carry good freshness and moderate weight across the palate with infusions of provincial herbs and subtle peppered earth elements also evident. Fine grained tannins finishing fresh and energetic.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2022 Buller Wines The Nook Durif
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced ripe dark cherry, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas are interwoven with vanillin oak, earth and spice. Medium to full in body, rich dark cherry and dark plum fruits meld into a prominent vanillin oak, earthy dark chocolate and spice back drop. Fleshy textured with polished tannins it concludes ripe and juicy with a lingering spicy vanillin oak component.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2022 Tscharke Shiraz Shiraz Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Certified organic with maturation taking place in French oak (10% new) for a period of 12 months. Deep dark red black core with a bright purple red hue. Intense dark plum, liquorice and black cherry aromas jump out of the glass followed by some vanillin cedar, scorched earth and pepper notes. Rich succulent dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits flow seamlessly across the medium to full bodied palate. Juicy feel with notions of spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth lying underneath. Polished tannins finishing fresh, fleshy and peppery.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews…..
    Three times the shiraz in the one bottle! Not exactly. Three different Marananga vineyards from three different generations. That's very cool indeed. Super-juicy fruits of plum, boysenberry and blueberry with layers of spice, earth, purple flowers and some distant dried herbs. Pure and medium bodied, tannins super powdery and some nice crunch to the acid profile, finishing blue-fruited and endearing. Drink by 2030.
    92 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Arfion Spring Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Perfumed aromas of violet, strawberry, anise and clove blossom from the glass followed by hints of forest floor and spice. Delicious red cherry, blueberry and strawberry fruits carry a fresh juicy feel with some inky earth, anise, infusions of fresh herbs and spice scattered across the back half. Vibrant acidity and polished tannins with a savoury red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2023 Giant Steps Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Bright red to dark red colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant red hue. Sailing out of the glass are perfumed like aromatics of violet, red to dark cherries, anise and strawberries which are trailed by hints of fresh herbs, forest floor and spice. Delicious red to dark cherry and bright strawberry fruits are layered across the palate with a subtle underbelly of anise, fresh herbs and spice. Energetic acidity with a supple yet fresh feel and polished tannins. Lively red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2021 Warramate Marsanne Roussanne
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Peach, apricot and honeysuckle aromas drift out of the glass followed by some ginger and spiced pear notes. Light in body but fleshy in its feel the palate features pear, peach and apricot fruits over a delicate honeysuckle and ginger spice back drop. Fresh acidity finishing supple and elegant.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews…..
    From a 2013-planted vineyard. A blend of 60/40% tank-fermented marsanne/barrel-fermented roussanne. This has the weight and feel of the northern Rhône whites it's modelled on. Ripe pears, quince and stone fruits can be found on the bouquet of this balanced, rich, but not remotely heavy wine. Pair it with chicken and richer seafood dishes. Drink by 2026.
    92 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Tscharke Rose Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Certified organic. Translucent salmon tinged colour. Nosing reveals aromas of peach, cranberry, blood orange and spice. Showing much more intensity and personality the palate features delicious peach, raspberry and strawberry fruits over infusions of rosewater and wet stone. Supple mouth feel finishing dry, long and spicy with brisk acidity.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2022 Patrick Piuze Petit Chablis
    Chablis, FRANCE
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and lime intermix with wet stone, oyster shell and subtle fresh herb notes. Vibrant green apple and lime flavours overlay a delicate oyster shell and stony mineral back drop. River stone like mouth feel finishing dry with brisk acidity and a fresh yet nicely rounded oyster shell like laden conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12%

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    2023 All Saints Estate Pinot Grigio
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 11.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and Jonathan apple rise out of the glass followed by hints of dried honey, citrus and spice. Lively pear, crunchy apple and citrus fruits line the palate with delicate dried honey and spice elements lingering in the background. Nicely rounded mid palate feel finishing dry and refreshing.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 11.8%

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    2021 She-Oak Hill Estate Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured in French oak barriques for a period of 18 months. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Lifted dark plum, liquorice and black cherry aromas are trailed by vanillin cedar, earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich and intense with an opulent yet sturdy textural feel, the full bodied palate is awash with liquorice and black cherry fruits which overlay a toasty vanillin oak, earth and peppered fennel back drop. Ripe, structured tannin framework concluding long and lavish yet also slightly chewy.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.8%

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    2021 La Violetta UP! Shiraz
    Great Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Blackpepper infused aromas of black cherry and liquorice drift from the glass trailed by some dried meat and scorched earth notes. Rich and meaty textured, the palate features juicy black cherry and liquorice fruits over scorched earth, dried meat and peppered herb characters. Ripe sturdy tannins impart a chewy feel onto the peppery mid length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.8%

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    2022 Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $31. 99
    Bottle
    $383.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Cork

    Still family owned and operated, this small Coonawarra vineyard has been evolving over the past 40+ years and now involves their daughter, Emma who has taken on the winemaking role whilst Doug is looking after the viticultural side of things. The Estate consists of 33 hectares of vines planted on the prized Coonawarra Terra Rosa soils. Established in 1972, the first vintage in 1975 was greeted with considerable enthusiasm.
    Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated red to black currant, liquorice and ripe mulberry aromas are followed by vanillin cedar, subtle dusty earth, tobacco and a faint whiff of bay leaf. A wave of rich red to black currant flood the medium to full bodied palate with notions of liquorice, subtle dark chocolate, vanillin cedar, earthy black olive, tobacco and bay leaf lining the back half. Showing ample power and depth is possesses a polished yet sturdy tannin structure. Finishes long, refined and spicy.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 15%

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    2023 Tscharke Girl Talk
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 11.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A certified organic blend of 61% Savagnin, 6% Albarino and 33% Grenache Blanc aged in tank in fine lees for a period of 5 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Green apple, lime and pear aromas emanate from the glass followed by hints of mandarin and wet stone. Zippy Granny Smith apple and lime flavours race across the palate underscored by subtle pear, infusions of fresh herbs and mineral. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and an energetic stony mineral laden aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 11.5%

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    2022 Domaine Chantemerle Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru
    Chablis, FRANCE
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    It’s no big secret that the prices of Burgundy have skyrocketed in recent years and whilst the wines from Chablis haven’t risen quite as steeply it’s becoming increasingly difficult to even locate sub $50 Petit Chablis. So a $60 Premier Cru Chablis that delivers exceptional quality is indeed a rare find these days.
    Francis Boudin is the third-generation vigneron at Chantemerle and the estate firmly falls in the traditional mould - he despises oak. As the story goes, his grandfather was a cooper and with so much exposure to oak during his formative years he banished it from the family cellars opting for concrete and steel alone.
    Old vine material is the key to the estate’s success. While many in the region during the 1970's were re-planting vineyards to high-yielding material the Boudins were planting with naturally low-yielding vines. Along with careful vineyard management, an informed but gentle touch in the winery and judicious lees work to bring out flesh and texture, Boudin produces supple wines, that speak of place clearly layered with Chablis' prized minerality.

    A gorgeous Premier Cru Chablis that’s drinking superbly and delivers amazing value.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with yellow straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Showing plenty of intensity, seductive pear, lime and green to apple scents laced with wet stone, dried honey and oyster shell like notes evolve out of the glass. Possessing a river stone like textural feel, this gorgeous Chablis features rich, mouth filling pear, lime and dried honey flavours that envelope the palate. Lending further interest are wet slate, chalky mineral and oyster shell like characters. Excellent concentration and drive with fresh underlying acidity. Finishes long and pure. Proves there’s still value to be had in Chablis.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Next in Line Cabernet Sauvignon
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $16. 99
    Bottle
    $203.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced ripe blackcurrant aromas intermix with liquorice, vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco and bay leaf notes. Rich blackcurrant and ripe plum fruits carry good weight and flesh across the mid weighted palate with notions of vanillin cedar, tobacco and bay leaf lying underneath. Velvet smooth tannins with a generously fruited conclusion of ample length.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    Belle Meade Classic Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    UNITED STATES
    $139. 99
    Bottle
    $1679.88 Dozen
    ABV: 45.2%

    The suitably labelled pre-Prohibition brand, 'Belle Meade' is nowadays bottled by Nelson’s Green Brier out of Nashville Tennessee. The original Green Brier distillery was shut down during Prohibition, but Nelson’s great-great-great-grandsons revived the brand in 2013. While the company does distill at their Nashville location, the Belle Meade brand uses sourced whiskies from Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Hence, it's described as “...a proprietary blend of differing mash bills and yeast strains'' and “is a high rye blend of barrels averaging in age from 6-8 years.” It's variously categorised as a Bourbon, or a Tennessee whiskey, depending on your source.

    Other reviews... A warm, welcoming nose, with pleasant dunnage warehouse earthiness, toasted oak, maple syrup, cinnamon, blackberries, grape candy, licorice, and an herbal note. A racy palate offers candied citrus, cherry, and apricot, as well as bitter chocolate, caramel, cinnamon spice, and pepper. Light and delicate on the finish, with milk chocolate, almond, orange, and more cinnamon. Delicate, smooth, sweet, and balanced. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    Stroh 60 Rum (500ml)
    AUSTRIA
    $82. 99
    Bottle
    $995.88 Dozen
    ABV: 60%

    The lower proof Stroh weighs in at a hefty 60% alc/vol and is distilled from herbs and fruit, as opposed to sugar cane so it will come as something of a novelty for the rum connoisseur. It is perhaps more indispensable in the kitchen than the bar, particularly when it comes to the creation of Austrian sweets, although it has its place in fruit bowls and hot drinks such as warming Jagertee, Punch and Grog.

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    Rabbit Tale Dareringer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $144. 99
    Bottle
    $1739.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46.5%

    Made from a mash bill of 68% corn, 18% wheat and 14% malted barley, this Straight Bourbon takes a leaf out of the Scotch Whisky playbook with a finishing in PX (sweet) sherry casks from Spain’s artisanal Casknolia Cooperage. Initial aging takes place in alligator char level barrels (the heaviest char of them all). Winner of back-to-back Double Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, plus another Gold at the World Whiskies Awards. 46.5% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Dareringer is a straight bourbon that is aged in new toasted and charred oak barrels and then finished in Casknolia Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks. Batches are relatively small at no more than 15 barrels, however batch numbers are not provided on each bottle. While PX Sherry Cask finished bourbons can be over-the-top, Rabbit Hole manages to deliver a well-balanced experience that’s quite delicious. Dareringer is full of sweet fruit notes, but manages to hold to its bourbon base with flavors of caramel and oak weaving in and out. Moreover, it’s surprisingly full-flavored for the proof which will appeal to a wide audience as it doesn’t taste high proof, but offers a rich character. If you’re a fan of PX Sherry Cask finished bourbons, Dareringer is definitely worth checking out. - breakingbourbon.com

    ...A potpourri of herbs, dried flowers, licorice, candied lemon peel, baklava, and furniture polish on the nose. The palate shows some minerality and is a bit bitter, but has prominent blueberry, grape, and boysenberry flavors, along with licorice, coriander seed, mint, and oak spice. It finishes with dark fruit, menthol, licorice, roasted nuts, and plenty of oak. Takes water well. 87 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    Backwoods Stout Cask Expression Australian Rye Whisky (500ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $145. 00
    Bottle
    $1740.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47%

    Leigh and Bree Attwood are the couple behind Backwoods Distilling Co., based just south of Albury in Yackandandah. The venture was inspired not by Scottish single malts or American rye classics, but by tasting Australian whiskies. The brand debuted in August 2020. Heritage Rye forms the basis of this four year old expression, along with a portion of malted barley and wheat. Maturation took place in a 200L ex-Whipper Snapper Corn Whisky Cask that held Bright Brewery Stout for 3-6 months.  47% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Nose:  Bright fresh cut pine, honey and coffee. Taste: Vanilla and chocolate ice cream. Finish: Long and sticky with a late touch of spice.

    Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (700ml) - Batch 10
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45.2%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    This older iteration of Distiller's Select appears to be the precursor to the current Distiller's Select, which is now re-presented with a blue label and, curiously, labelled as Batch 001. Apart from the timber presentation case, the key point of difference in this bottling is its higher ABV - 45.2% as opposed to just 40% on the entry-level Woodford Reserve. It's also a batch release. As of 2019 they were up to batch 037 in the USA, so this is certainly a very early edition in the series and reported to be a mixture of pot still whiskey distilled at Woodford and column still spirits from the Brown-Forman Distillery in Shively, Kentucky. The exact ratio is undisclosed. Collectable.

    Other reviews... [April 2017] Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select may not be as relevant as it once was in the marketplace, however it still serves a purpose. Its simple flavor profile offers a way to dive into bourbon without being overwhelmed by worrying about trying to pick out exotic flavor characteristics. Additionally, for those who have since moved on from drinking it neat, it still offers a good base for cocktails due to its straightforward and approachable flavor profile that doesn’t overpower the drink. There’s still a time and place for Distiller’s Select, but it's just not as exciting as it once was. - breakingbourbon.com

    That Boutique-y Whisky Company Speyside #3 6 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml) - Batch 2
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 49.3%

    The second batch of Speyside #3 from that Boutique-y Whisky Company features a gaggle of ghosts on the label (we're pretty sure that's the collective noun for ghosts). They're raising a toast on a dark evening. The whisky itself is a 6 year old single malt, produced at an undisclosed distillery in the Speyside region - with many distilleries around that area, it might be a bit tough to guess which one it came from, though maybe the label has a clue or two... 4,094 bottles make up batch #2. The notes below refer to batch #3, but we don't expect there'd be a significant difference. 49.3% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... [Batch 3 tasted] Not much info on this one except to note that it’s a single malt rather than a blended. Colour: white wine. Nose: cut grass, cider apples, farmhouse ale, hops, vanilla cream, freshly churned butter and chopped parsley. Classic, easy and rather direct. A nice punchy quality to these various pronounced aromas. With water: rather a lot of scattered, dry cereals, crushed oatcakes, soda bread and things like sun cream. Mouth: very lemony and quite sweet on arrival. Lemon sherbet sweets, young dessert wines, custard creams, pineapple cake, icing sugar on cornflakes and cream soda. With water: very easy, sweet, cereal and with a natural vanilla quality. Still a little pineapple and these impressions of sun lotion. Finish: medium, a little peppery, nutmeg, rice pudding, more vanilla cream and icing sugar. Comments: The very epitome of easy, simple, young, modern, fresh malt whisky. It’s rather plain and a tad ‘basic’, but it’s also clean and technically pretty good too. The kind of thing you can chuck an ice cube in and sip absentmindedly on a warm afternoon. If that’s your thing. 82 points - whiskyfun.com

    G.E. Massenez Liqueur de Vanille Liqueur (700ml)
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $71. 99
    Bottle
    $863.88 Dozen
    ABV: 25%

    A blend of rich, aromatic vanilla, perfect for crafting luxurious cocktails or savouring as a smooth, standalone sip. Its velvety texture and deep flavour profile make it an essential addition to any mixologist's inventory. Add to coffee or hot chocolate, pour it over ice cream or use it in a variety of sweets and cakes. 25% Alc./Vol.

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    That Boutique-y Whisky Company 22 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky #2 (500ml) - Batch 3
    SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $160.00
    $109. 99
    Bottle
    $1319.88 Dozen
    ABV: 41.8%

    Once-off clearance pricing. 80 bottles only.

    Boutique-y have released a series of blended whiskies, some up to fifty years old, each intended to be different from the last. Of significance here is the price-age ratio. Search for 25 year old blended Scotch and you'll find they're usually upwards of AU$500. Admittedly, with this offer, you don't get luxe packaging and it's a 500ml format, but still, the value for money is compelling. You'll want to grab at least one bottle to experience what a properly aged blend tastes like. Number 2 / batch #3 was decanted around early 2017 with an outturn of 1,650 bottles and a rather cryptic label. The bottlers add, "There's no massive sphere here, but the disembodied glove has returned! This time, it looks to have discovered a massive, soft planetoid. It's another one of those metaphors! We're good at them."

    Other reviews... The label for this one appears to depict a white glove stroking a hairy space testicle. Hopefully not a visual tasting note. Colour: deep gold. Nose: creamy vanilla, cinnamon swirls, nutmeg, rice pudding, fudge. Not much ‘blendy-ness’ so far, rather just some top quality American oak sweetness, with suggestions of ‘Speyside’ flavour underneath. Mouth: easy, apple peelings, rhubarb and custard boiled sweets, young dessert wines, mint julep, young demerara rums, corn syrup. All more direct and straightforward ‘decent blend’ territory. Some nice vibes of spiced custard and caramel. Finish: medium and on wet grains, metal polish, sunflower oil, Scotch broth soups, pollens and a little camphor. Comments: It’s a trixy one this, starts deceptively ‘malt driven’ then gets more classical blend-y, before finishing up not unlike some of these old 1970s era blends with these slightly metallic touches. Still, at least not a testicle in sight. 78 points - whiskyfun.com

    Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Honey, oak, vanilla pod and chocolatey cereal. Palate: Cherry, spiced rum, thick caramel and a hint of earthy pear. Finish: Menthol, freshly baked bread with chocolate spread, orange oil.

    Gold - International Spirits Challenge 2017

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    2022 Clonakilla O'Riada Shiraz
    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red black colour with a bright red hue. Rising from the glass are red plum and red liquorice aromas infused with blackpepper followed by hints of clove, smoky vanillin cedar and dried meats. Medium bodied, elegant and peppery the palate sports red plum and red liquorice fruits over vanillin cedar, smoked meats and peppered herb characters. Good tension with fine grained tannins and a savoury red fruited finish laced with pepper that shows good energy and finesse.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews…..
    The 2022 O’Riada Shiraz is made from fruit picked from the Clonakilla estate and other vineyards in Murrumbateman and Hall. The 2022 season was cool and long, like its predecessor, 2021. On the nose, there are notes of pink musk sticks and rose petals, blood, black cherry, pastrami and iodine. In the mouth, the wine is everything that the nose has promised—vibrant, alive, delicious, exciting and shaped by very fine pumice stone tannins. Gentle dust and brush sway through the finish. What a lovely wine. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
    Drink 2023-2032.
    94 Points
    Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    A very delicate, diaphanous and dainty O'Riada in this cooler year. I thought it was a bit too light on my first tasting, but a revisit a day later saw it grow in stature. White peppercorn, musk, lilac, a hint of spiced salumi and redder fruits this vintage, over blue or black. Almost a wine for the Burgundy drinker, to be positive. The chiffon tannins, stretch nicely across the palate. Could use just a bit more mid-palate stuffing, to be critical. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    93 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2022 Clyde Park Chardonnay
    Geelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Pronounced peach, dried honey and roasted almond aromas are trailed by hints of crème brulee, nougat and spice. Elegant yet texturally gently creamed, spicy peach, dried honey and biscuity nougat characters intermix with traces of cashew and citrus. Balanced saline like acidity finishing with a refined mid length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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