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2023 Soul Growers Persistence GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14%Closure: CorkRich, succulent and powerful with a silky smooth texture and long, super juicy finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Wafting from the glass are dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry scents followed by vanillin spice and subtle peppered earth notes. Rich and succulent, the mid weighted palate is awash with dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits. Delicate scorched earth, dried herb, vanillin spice and pepper elements linger across the back half. Boasting outstanding power, a silky smooth texture and cashmere like tannins, it finishes long and super juicy.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2022 Marco Lubiana One Terroir Pinot NoirDerwent Valley, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$84. 99Bottle$1019.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: CorkExpansive, powerful and complex finishing long and savoury with lots of spice.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Perfumed nose with aromas of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb complimented by clove, brambly cedar, subtle forest floor and spice notes. Delicious red to dark cherry, rhubarb and strawberry fruits meld into a spicy clove, brambly earth and dried herb back drop. Expansive, powerful and complex, it has slightly grainy yet well integrated tannins and is brimming with energy. Finishes long and savoury with lots of spice.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews….
Fragrant, detailed aromas of wild strawberries, red cherries, rose petals, dried herbs, citrus peel and forest floor. The palate is precise with bright acidity and finely tuned tannins, delivering notes of cranberries, blood oranges, graphite and gentle spices. A Burgundy-lover’s pinot with all the desired traits. Excellent. Drink or hold.
97 Points
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2024 Cloudbreak Nouveau Collection Pinot NoirAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinSupplely textured with mint infused flavours of cherry, strawberry, dried herbs, forest floor and spice.
Semi translucent dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Fragrant strawberry and ripe cherry aromas carry a subtle mint overlay with some ensuing notes of forest floor, rhubarb and spicy dried herbs. Supplely textured the palate has mint infused flavours of cherry, strawberry, dried herbs, forest floor and spice. Silky smooth tannins with a savoury conclusion that shows ample length.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
A lighter-weight but flavour-stuffed pinot noir that does a lot of good things at the pricepoint. Dark cherry, touches of cola, sweet spices, clove, rosehip tea. Some granitic, grippy tannin makes landfall, too. Sleek and slick, long-lived in flavour, with great texture and a pretty perfume. It adds up to a winner for the bucks. Drink by 2029
93 Points
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2024 Montresor Primo Pinot BiancoVerona, ITALY$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 12%Closure: Diam CorkNicely shaped and concentrated dry white with brisk acidity and a fullish finish.
Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Pear and ripe apple aromas mix with hints of dried honey and spice. Nicely shaped and concentrated, the palate features pear and Jonathan apple fruits over a wet stone and delicate lime back drop. Brisk acidity finishing texturally rounded and fullish.
Drink over the next year.
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2021 Diletto Westgate SyrahGreat Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkA savoury mid weighted Syrah with a juicy yet elegant feel and a smoky blackpepper infused finish.
Midnight black heart with a dark red hue. Fragrant plum, red liquorice and clove scents intermix with smoked meats, spicy cedar and peppered earth notes. The savoury mid weighted palate sees red plum and red liquorice fruits melding into a smoked meat, clove and peppered earth back drop. Juicy yet elegant feel. Bright acidity and fine grained tannins with a smoky blackpepper infused finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
Sourced from the 1969-planted Westgate vineyard in the Grampians, aged nine months in French barriques (15% new). An auspicious debut for this new label started by Melanie Chester (winemaker at Giant Steps) and Ben Mullen (from Mulline) and their respective partners. A brilliant crimson purple. Geez, this smells good. Aromas of dark fruits, lavender, graphite, a little olive tapenade and garrigues. Textured with velvety, persistent tannins and bright acidity. A delicious wine, that while hard to keep your hands off even now, will reward at least a decade in the cellar. Drink by 2032.
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2023 Traviarti Beechworth NebbioloBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 13.8%Closure: Diam CorkLight, elegant and fresh with red to dried cherry, morello cherry and earthy dried herb characters mixing with subtle tobacco and spice.
Semi translucent red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a light rusty red tinged hue. Spicy red currant and red liquorice aromas intermix with hints of tobacco, dried herbs and earth. Light, elegant and fresh on entry with red to dried cherry, morello cherry and earthy dried herb characters melding into a subtle tobacco and spice back drop. Vibrant acidity with slightly grainy tannins finishing refined and savoury.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2022 Luis Seabra Granito Cru AlvarinhoVinho Verde, PORTUGAL$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkRich and ripe with a fleshy texture, underlying freshness and shapely finish.
Brilliant straw colour with pale gold tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated peach and quince aromas intermix with apricot, subtle honeysuckle and spicy ginger like notes. Rich ripe peach, quince and apricot fruits are married to honeysuckle and ginger characters. Fleshy textured with a lick of underlying saline laced fresh acidity leading into a shapely ginger and quince infused finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
This shows aromas of citrus, poached orchard fruit and stones. The palate is intense and concentrated, with great energy and fruit, yet linear and focused. Medium- to full- bodied. Long and persistent. This has no sulfur added until after malolactic. Really love the oxidative character of this alvarinho. Drink now.
96 Points
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2020 Chateau-Fuisse Famille Vincent JulienasBeaujolais, FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkA rich, ripe black fruited Gamay that carries plenty of weight with firm, chewy tannins.
Deep dark red black core with a very dark red hue. Black cherry and anise like aromas are trailed by scorched earth, dried herb and spice notes. Rich ripe black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits flood the medium to full bodied palate with earthy dried herb, dried meat and spice elements lurking underneath. Firm, chewy tannins with a robust black fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2022 Terrazze Dell’Etna CarusuSicily, ITALY$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkLight to medium bodied with vibrant sour to red cherry, red liquorice and blood orange fruits, tangy acidity and slightly chalky tannins.
Made from 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio grapes this wine was aged for 6 months in wood and 24 months in bottle. Red to dark red core with black toned edges and a light red hue. Red cherry and red liquorice aromas have a leathery overlay with hints of blood orange, crushed rock, dried herbs and minerals also evident. Light to medium bodied, vibrant sour to red cherry, red liquorice and blood orange fruits meld into an earthy crushed rock, dried herb and mineral back drop. Tangy acidity with slightly chalky, graphite like tannins and a finish that’s both elegant and energetic.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
A dark profile here with tar and graphite as well as earthy, leathery tones. Light- to medium-bodied, this has a lot of sweet fruit on the palate, crisp acidity and velvety, flavored tannins. Chewy finish with aging potential, otherwise ready to drink now.
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2025 Nicks Secret PAULTS Clare Valley RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinEstablished in 1983, this family owned and run estate is one of Clare Valley’s best Riesling producers. Sourced from a number of sites across the Clare Valley, this is a classically styled zingy Riesling that’s bursting with flavour making it an absolute steal at the Nicks Secret price of just $13.99.
Intense, textural and powerful with a long zippy finish.
Brilliant water like core with highlights of green around the edges. Leaping out of the glass with great intensity are lime and citrus scents which are trailed by some green apple, chalky talc and mineral notes. Bristling with crunchy acidity, the palate is awash with concentrated lime, citrus and green apple fruits which carry good textural volume. Chalky talc, wet steel and flinty mineral elements linger through the long, zippy finish. Gold medal and 95 points at the 2025 Sydney Royal Wine Show.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Umani Ronchi Casal di Serra Verdicchio Classico SuperioreCastelli di Jesi, ITALY$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinCrunchy and juicy with a long, scrumptious mineral laced finish.
Verdicchio is one of the most widely planted white grape varieties in the Marche region of central Italy. First produced in 1983 this is Umani Ronchi’s flagship Verdicchio. Grapes are selected from four vineyards ranging from 8 to 30 years old, with fermentation taking place in stainless steel tanks and the wine given approximately 5 months lees contact to build its textural attributes.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Lifted lime, pear and green apple scents infused with fresh herbs are followed by some guava and slatey mineral notes. Juicy lime, guava and green apple fruits are underscored by crunchy acidity with infusions of fresh herbs and flinty mineral elements lingering through the long, scrumptious finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews….
A ripe, floral nose with baked apples and lemons, pressed flowers and a hint of ginger-tinged honey, turning immediately vivid and intense on the medium-bodied palate and driving through the long, tightly packed finish. Yet, it remains a well-proportioned verdicchio with a lovely, silky texture. From organically grown grapes. Fun to drink now.
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Alma Bellavista Assemblage 1 Franciacorta Extra BrutLombardia, ITALY$95. 00Bottle$1140.00 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA mouth filling Franciacorta with crisp acidity and a long, dry, pillowy finish.
A blend of 80% Chardonnay, 19% Pinot Nero and 1% Pinot Bianco aged on lees for 3 years. A fluffy mousse fades into a very pale straw coloured base that has green tinted edges and a fine persistent bead streaming through it. Pear, apple, baked bread and yeast lees scents flow from the glass followed by hints of citrus and spice. Delicious pear and apple fruits meld into a baked bread, yeast lees and roasted almond back drop. Mouth filling, cream tinged feel with crisp acidity and a long, dry, pillowy finish.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews….
Almonds, baked pears, salted caramel and bread dough on the nose of this delicious sparkling. It’s medium-bodied with silky, fine bubbles and delicious nutty and pastry flavors that evolve to a long, elegant finish with salty and mineral undertones. 86% chardonnay, 13% pinot nero and 1% pinot bianco. Drink now.
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La Vieille Ferme Sparkling RoseFRANCE$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkA vibrant, breezy Sparkling Rose with a dry, elegant finish.
Made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Pinot Noir. A buoyant mousse sits atop a very pale salmon pink tinged base that’s threaded by a steady stream of bubbles. Aromas of strawberry, pear and lees sail through the nostrils with some chalky mineral notes also evident. Possessing a breezy feel, the vibrant palate features raspberry and strawberry fruits over peach and chalky mineral characters. Crisp acidity with a very dry and elegant finish.
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2022 Handpicked Collection Tasmania Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$52. 99Bottle$635.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA wonderfully perfumed and deliciously fruited Tassie Pinot that finishes long and spicy.
Included in the ferment was 25% whole bunch fruit with maturation taking place in French oak barriques and puncheons (one third new) for a period of 10 months. Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Wonderfully perfumed nose with scents of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise complimented by some delicately toasted cedar, fresh herbs, forest floor and spice. Delicious dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours are laid out across the savoury palate with notions of spicy cedar, forest floor and infusions of fresh herbs extending across the back half. Understated in its power, it has well structured, fine grained tannins, good freshness and a long spicy finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
Aromatics are abundant with charred sour cherry, juicy red berries, savoury sweet woodsy spice, a whiff of game, still a hint of blood and a red earthed rock salt note. Great fruit intensity on the palate, waves of flavour and a precise drive from start to finish. The shape holds firm, the acid line is long and lean, and the chalky texture wraps around it snugly with lightly toasted oak. This has brilliant length and shape, with an emotive shapeshifting quality to it. Nudging into crevices and bringing you back to the glass for more. The finish is long, and that just bitter char note holds strong, a nice foil to the fruit freshness. slight herbal, red cherry cola note. Brilliant and resplendent with clean-cut energy. Drink 2025-2033.
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2022 Ata Rangi Pinot NoirMartinborough, NEW ZEALAND$115. 00Bottle$1380.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2025-2040)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA more supple and openly textured Ata Rangi that retains the labels hallmark power and structure.
Only fruit, from the oldest parcels of vines at Ata Rangi makes it into this wine. The fabled Abel clone, allegedly smuggled from Burgundy in the mid-70s, makes up 40% of the blend. Incorporates 40% whole bunch fruit with maturation taking place in French oak (30% new) for a period of 11 months.
Red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a red hue. Perfumed aromatics with violet, ripe dark cherry and strawberry scents trailed by some fresh herb, subtle anise, forest floor and delicate spicy cedar notes. Rich, powerful and expansive yet relatively light on it’s feet, the mid weighted palate is flooded with juicy red to dark cherry, strawberry, red plum and subtle anise flavours. Infusion of fresh herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar unfold across the back half. Outstanding length and depth with seamlessly integrated tannins and fine acidity. More supple and openly textured than recent releases it finishes long and spicy.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
Stunning and captivating, the wine shows dark berry, warm spice, porcini, and toasted almond characters with an elegant floral overtone. The palate is equally enticing with outstanding concentration and depth, combined with silky flow and beautifully infused fine tannins, making it wonderfully structured with finesse and sophistication. Gorgeously proportioned and harmonious with a sustained, graceful finish. At its best: 2027 to 2042.
98 Points
Sam Kim – Wine OrbitThe 2022 Pinot Noir is lighter than the 2020 and softer than the 2021. In 2022, the decision was made not to release any single-vineyard wines "because they didn't express the character that we were hoping for in that vintage," says Winemaker Helen Masters. On the nose, there's white strawberry, cherry, pomegranate pearls and even a hint of raspberry leaf. In the mouth, the wine is pink peppercorn, open and yet compact, open-weave without being loose. There's clarity. It's lovely. The best fruit from the three single vineyards and the older estate vineyards make up this wine, yet the overall volume of the Ata Rangi Pinot Noir remains the same. Interesting to note that in 2023, there was no Ata Rangi 2023 made; all of the fruit flowed to the Crimson cuvée, the first time in the estate's 39 years. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2023-2037.
94+ Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateA tight and focused Ata Rangi with sliced strawberries and hints of white pepper and minerals. It’s medium-bodied, crisp and fresh, with light wet earth and fresh mushroom undertones to the fruit. This has verve. Drink or hold.
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2025 Babich Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinFull flavoured Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that delivers unbeatable value.
A classically styled Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that regularly vies for New Zealand’s best value Sauvvy B. Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Pungent aromas of passionfruit, gooseberry and green apple flood the nostrils trailed by some herbaceous grassy notes and hints of citrusy minerals. Mouth watering passionfruit, gooseberry, green apple and citrus flavours are delivered with impressive intensity over a herbaceous grassy and mineral back drop. Crisp acidity with a long, scrumptious finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2023 Delas Saint-Esprit Cotes du RhoneCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and succulent with medium body weight, chewy tannins and a youthfully fresh finish.
Founded in 1835 in the heart of the northern Rhône, the Saint-Esprit is their entry level Cotes du Rhone offering that consistently delivers great value. A blend of Syrah and Grenache it’s aged in vats for a period of 8 months.
Very deep midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Enticing dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry scents sail from the glass with plenty of intensity followed by some Provincial herb, earthy incense and pepper notes. Rich and succulent, the mid weighted palate is awash with dark raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits. Chewy tannins with some blueberry freshness to the herb du Provence and peppered earth back drop. Finishes long, youthfully fresh and juicy.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2024 Home Hill Estate Landslide Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14.1%Closure: StelvinWonderfully fragrant with a superb power wave of flavour and a long expansive finish.
Home Hill is one of your classic Australian vineyard retreats that functions as both a serious winery and a charming getaway with restaurant included. The focus here is primarily on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sylvaner and Sparkling wine, but their track record really shines with Pinot. Over recent years they have clearly established themselves as one of Tasmania’s best and most consistent producers of the varietal, culminating in their 2014 Home Hill Reserve Pinot Noir taking out the Jimmy Watson Trophy.
The Landslide Pinot Noir is sourced from newer plantings and is fermented and raised in mostly old French barriques for 9 months. Dark red core with black toned edges and a bright purple red hue. Wonderfully fragrant, the nose offers up intense aromatics of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise followed by some fresh herb, forest floor and delicate spicy cedar notes. Flooding the mouth with a superb power wave of flavour are rich dark cherry, red plum and strawberry fruits. Notions of anise, spicy cedar, forest floor and dried herbs the undercard. Supple textural feel with velvety yet structural tannins and a long expansive finish that shows plenty of spice.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.1% - Bruichladdich Octomore 16.3 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLAND$360. 00Bottle$4320.00 DozenABV: 61.6%
Other reviews... As always, 100% Octomore Farm-grown barley, aged 5 years full term in a mix of bourbon, Sauternes, and Pedro Ximénez casks. 189.5 ppm (last year’s 15.3 was 307.2ppm for comparison). Compared to many other “.3” Octomore releases, this one’s a real softy, and the lower peat level (while still extreme) is immediately noticeable; that’s not a bad thing, as last year’s 15.3 was overwhelming. The whisky makes room for lots more beyond peat, and again that’s great, as some “.3” releases can be ashy and sullen. An immediate pop of dark chocolate and orange marmalade, wrapped in baking spice, gives the whisky a holiday vibe on the nose. The palate sees the same elements at first, plus a bold raisin character driven by that PX influence. As it develops, the peat melds with the lemony-buttery elements to create a surprisingly rich and creamy experience, almost like pastry dough left by the fireplace for a few hours. The finish evokes notes of coconut and sesame cakes, with a vein of saline. My favorite of the collection this year. 123.2 proof. - drinkhacker.com
...A classic Octomore from the .3 series – massive smoke, great balance, and a pleasantly integrated alcohol content. A long, satisfying finish – a must for peat lovers. - whiskybase.com
- The Macallan Litha Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$350. 00Bottle$4200.00 DozenABV: 40%
Presented in a gift box illustrated by award-winning artist Sija Hong, The Macallan Litha celebrates a “meeting of two worlds”—Scotland and Spain— shaped by first-fill sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera. The result is a radiant, summer-evoking single malt that balances bright fruit with indulgent sweetness and warm oak spice. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Only NAS and 40% vol. again, but 1st fill sherry (seasoning)! You cannot have everything, I suppose, even in China. The price is totally typo-y (meaning it can only be a typo at 300-400€). Apparently, Litha means 'light' in some kind of Celtic language – or is it Gaelic? Mandarin? Cantonese? Colour: dark gold/light amber. Nose: clearly something old-school Macallan, with a rather perfect sherry indeed, many roasted nuts, rather rose and jasmine this time, dark honeys, dried figs and dates, blueberry muffins, a fresh box of cigars, a little parsley and mint, some black earth (potting soil) and peanut butter… This really is an awesome nose, despite the strength. But low strengths rather feel on your palate… Mouth: not as 'peacocky' on the palate, but this was to be expected. Once again the wood feels a little bit, with more black tea and pepper, while the distillate would try to shoot dried fruits, marmalade and roasted nuts. Sadly, it remains a little weak and thin, which I find frustrating. Why 40% vol.! Finish: shortish, nuttier. Walnut cake and marmalade in the even shorter aftertaste. Comments: very light on your palate, indeed pretty 'Litha'. The nose was very adorable. 85 points. - whiskyfun.com
Notes from the producers... Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla and chocolate lift into citrus and tropical fruits. Palate: Vanilla ice cream with berry compote, toasted oak and warming wood spice, layered with salted caramel and pecans. Finish: Medium in length with lingering fruits, vanilla and sweet oak.
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2025 Sons of Eden Freya RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinZesty lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple fruits with a crisp, snappy feel.
Two vineyards made contributions to the 2025 Freya Riesling. The Cranes Range vineyard and the Roesler vineyard both situated in the cooler Craneford section of Eden Valley have vine ages between 45 to 60 years old.
Brilliant water like core with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Leaping out of the glass are lime juice, lemon and orange rind aromas followed by some green apple, talc and chalky mineral notes. Zesty lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple fruits carry a crisp, snappy feel across the palate with wet steel, orange rind, chalky talc and flinty mineral elements lying underneath. Displaying excellent intensity, it has a tense feel, tingly acidity and a long steely finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 11.5% - The Macallan A Night On Earth The First Light Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$240. 00Bottle$2880.00 DozenABV: 43%
Macallan's special releases are becoming so numerous that apart from the bespoke packaging and artwork, it's sometimes hard to differentiate between them. Most are matured in sherry-seasoned oak, which historically has been a defining feature of the Speyside distillery. Every now and then, they throw some bourbon barrels into the mix as well. Such is the case with the new A Night on Earth: The First Light. According to the distillery, the barrels were used sparingly to bring “delicate sweetness” to the palate, so the majority of the whisky was still aged in sherry-seasoned American and European oak. Official tasting notes describe notes of caramel, mellow baking spices, vanilla ice cream, pavlova, icing sugar, stone fruits, and hints of coconut and Manuka honey on the palate. The reference to The First Light, is meant to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in New Zealand with the presentation featuring colourful illustrations by New Zealand artist, Bonnie Brown. 43% Alc./Vol.
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2025 Elk Wines High Eden River RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinTense, elegant Eden Valley Riesling.
Brilliant water like core with subtle flashes of green around the edges. Lime, citrus and orange rind scents jump out of the glass trailed by chalky talc and mineral notes. Scrumptious lemon, lime and orange rind flavours meld into a chalky talc, wet steel and mineral back drop. Crunchy acidity lends tension and focus to the long, elegant finish that has a racy feel.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2024 Cantina Tollo Rocca Ventosa Montepulciano d’AbruzzoMontepulciano D'Abruzzo, ITALY$11. 99Bottle$143.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA youthful, slightly chewy Montepulciano with juicy morello cherry and ripe plum fruits.
Deep midnight black core with a vibrant dark red hue. Ripe morello cherry, plum and liquorice aromas show good aromatic lift out of the glass with some earthy incense and spice notes also chiming in. Juicy morello cherry and ripe plum fruits are to the fore with subtle earthy incense, dried herb and spice elements lurking in the background. Nicely fleshed yet youthful feel with slightly chewy tannins, fresh acidity and a gentle inkiness to the medium length finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Ad Hoc Wallflower RieslingGreat Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinA light, zippy Riesling with a dry, refreshing finish.
Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Lifted aromas of pear juice and red apple mix with lime, honeysuckle, orange blossom and stony notes. Light, vivid and zippy, pear, red apple and lime fruits are accompanied by infusions of orange blossom and flinty mineral elements. Crisp acidity with a dry, zesty finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 11.5% - Bruichladdich Octomore 16.2 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLAND$280. 00Bottle$3360.00 DozenABV: 58.1%
Other reviews... 5 years old; aged in a complex configuration of oloroso and Bordeaux casks for 4 years, then finished in Madeira and Portuguese Moscatel for its final year. 101.4 ppm phenols. The finishing wine casks have had a field day with this one, creating an experience that is incredibly full of fruit and sweetness – lemon curd and loads of orange blossom honey dominate a sharp, citrus-fueled nose. The palate is incredibly sharp and wine-forward from the jump, here the fruit showing a more oxidized quality, with a hint of the apricot notes evident in 16.1. The fortified wine will not be ignored for long, though, as the finish explodes with a huge resurgence of oxidized wine mixed in with dried tea leaves. Water is particularly instructive here, though it does give the peat a peppery punch. Be prepared to linger with this one’s outsized flavor profile. 116.2 proof. - drinkhacker.com
...A typical Octomore with a distinctive smoke profile, clean bourbon barrel aging, and a beautiful balance between sweetness, wood, and peat. - whiskybase.com
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2024 Inkwell Gravity’s Gone GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA juicy fruit driven Grenache with lively acidity.
Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Fragrant red raspberry, red liquorice and ripe cherry scents leap from the glass trailed by dried herb and peppered earth notes. Juicy ripe raspberry, red liquorice and cherry fruits meld into a vanillin confectionary, dried herb and peppered earth back drop. Lively acidity and fine grained tannins with a fresh, fruit driven mid length conclusion.
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Alc. 13% - Kinglake Distillery Weird Science Cask Strength Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$154. 99Bottle$1859.88 DozenABV: 60%
340 bottles make up the newest special release from Kinglake, born in ex-bourbon, "finished in madness". After a spell in American oak, it was transferred to a cask that held Tallboy and Moose’s lunatic Eisbock, a beer so unhinged it was quintuple ice-distilled to 20% before being aged to a final, brain-melting 30% ABV. Kinglake wet-filled that barrel with one-year-old spirit and let the mountain humidity work its twisted alchemy for another three years. The result comes out of nowhere, a delicate, nuanced single malt that belies its cask strength. A perfect springtime, single-malt solution. 60% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Aromas of Riesling and river pebbles softening into something warmer: crisp green apple peel, honeyed malt, and the faintest suggestion of sun-dried hops. The texture is silken but nervy, Riesling crossed with pale ale and raised by whisky. Lemongrass, wild honey, and mineral salt with faint echoes of that Eisbock past -, roasted grain, and a ghost of toffee. It’s crisp yet creamy. The finish doesn’t so much fade as evolve. A burst of lemon sorbet and malted milk, chased by a cooling minerality that recalls slate, cold air, and curiosity. - Alex Woods – timeandtide.info
- Bruichladdich Octomore 16.1 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLAND$270. 00Bottle$3240.00 DozenABV: 59.3%
Other reviews... 5 years old, as noted, bourbon-barreled in 100% first-fill barrels; peated to 101.4 ppm of phenols — quite low for the series. 100% Scottish Concerto barley. This is one of the most immediately engaging “.1” Octomore releases I’ve encountered in a while, and it hits the nose with a freshness that can be lacking in the bourbon-exclusive version of Octomore. Sweet and fruity, there’s a strong tropical bent on the nose that makes for a nice companion to the lacing of peat smoke, ringed with tobacco-adjacent greenery notes. The palate keeps the theme going, here the fruit veering more to apricot and peach notes, later segueing into almond and honey. The peat is fairly light-handed here but always waiting in the wings. When the fruity sweetness fades a bit, it roars to life with a gravelly punch evoking turned earth more than beach bonfire this year, which ultimately threatens to overpower the milk chocolate notes that arrive on the finish. 118.6 proof. - drinkhacker.com
...I expected a mediocre whisky for a lot of money, which doesn't match the quality, but instead I received a very decent whisky, traditionally with plenty of smoke, sweet yellow fruit in the form of apples, apricots, and juicy peaches. The finish is very pleasant, with a campfire and a hint of chocolate and fresh mint. If I find it at a good price somewhere, I'll gladly buy it. - whiskybase.com
101.4ppm peat, which is almost nothing really. I mean, for Octomore’s malt, which can apparently reach 300ppm or so. The barley itself was harvested in 2018, then distilled in 2019. Never forget the dormancy period of barley, during which freshly harvested grains don’t germinate straight away, it can last several months. Naturally, no germination means no malting. Colour: straw. Nose: precisely the feeling of burying one’s nose in a full ashtray at an open-air nightclub on the Côte d’Azur, around four in the morning. Then the smell of a spent fireplace in which mostly coniferous wood had been burnt. In the background, just a faint whiff of slightly sour beer. With water: apples and almond milk emerge, accompanied by a touch of brine. Mouth (neat): very powerful, it does burn a fair bit, but it also recalls high-ester Hampden, something like <DOK. One of these days we ought to do a proper and methodical comparison. With water: someone seems to have smoked brine and added sour apple juice. Finish: very long, very nervous, with a kind of ultra-concentrated fino sherry character. Ashes and black pepper rule the aftertaste. Comments: a bit like sea water after a phantom Russian tanker has passed by, feels rather more extreme than last year’s ‘15.1’. 87 points - whiskyfun.com
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Glendronach Ode To The Embers Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 48.4%Other reviews... Part of a trio of whiskies celebrating Glendronach’s use of sherry casks, Ode to the Embers is a peated malt that leaps out of the glass with smoke and cinders, the dense peat melding with the sherry cask influence to create a meaty impression with barbecue spices and charred aromas. The palate dials back the peat and lets the cask influence shine: Ripe berries, apples, and heather honey blend into a slightly smoky, very fruity finish. 94 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...Apparently, the smoke genuinely comes from the distillate itself, not from any sort of finishing in an ex-cask of… let’s say Laphroaig, as many tend to do. Colour: gold. Nose: a light smoke, nicely integrated into the sherry, with no clash. A faint whiff of exhaust fumes, which we rather enjoy, then some myrtle and cherries, pleasant touches of natural rubber, a hint of smoked meat (some kind of smoked beef jerky), followed by barbecue smoke and pine needles. Mouth: it’s a touch more dissonant for me, on rubber, pepper, bitter zest, sour cherries, and a faint note of prosecco, even Aperol Spritz. Finish: medium length and still rather marked by the Aperol. Aperol, that’s not owned by Brown-Forman, is it? Comments: I find it quite pleasant as well, with a few modern flavours and a slight cocktail edge. One must move with the times, I suppose. 82 points - whiskyfun.com
- The Macallan Harmony JING Collaboration Inspired By Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$299. 00Bottle$3588.00 DozenABV: 43.9%
Originally a travel retail exclusive as part of the Harmony Collection, this expression is inspired by Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea, drawing on flavours found in the Jing tea which is smoked over cherrywood. The whisky was primarily matured in sherry-seasoned European oak casks, with a selection of sherry-seasoned x-Bourbon oak. The Phoenix Honey Orchid tea is an oolong tea grown in the Phoenix Mountain range of Guangdong in China, which is said to have dessert wine and exotic fruit aromas. Jaume Ferras, creative director at the Macallan, commented, “Our collaboration with JING is a celebration of the parallels between whisky and tea — two crafts deeply rooted in nature, tradition and time. Working with JING has allowed us to explore new dimensions of flavour and storytelling, creating two whiskies that are both innovative and deeply connected to the land.” The presentation box has been made using repurposed tea leaves, in line with the Harmony Collection's tradition of using organic materials at the end of their natural lives in its packaging. 43.9% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... An expression drawn from American and European oak casks seasoned with sherry and ex-bourbon, inspired by Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea, a Chinese oolong offered by tea merchants called ‘Jing’ (whom we didn’t know, mind you). We’re supposed to find notes of peach, orchid and honey, or so they say, although figuratively of course. We had rather enjoyed ‘Vibrant Oak’, while the other ‘Harmony’ offerings left us a little more indifferent. Colour: gold. Nose: the oak is a little prominent at first, as is often the case with many contemporary official malts, but the marmalade and maltiness quickly come through. Then lots of damsons and stewed cherries. There is indeed also a faint touch of rose petal, which may well be the aforementioned orchid. Mouth: nothing to complain about here, it’s good, initially on honey, citrus zest and ginger, then comes the speculoos and quite simply cinnamon. And I can’t help but detect a little tea, somewhat drying as well, though that’s quite common with malts matured in fairly active casks. Finish: fairly long, rather on bitter oranges, candied cherries, chocolate and dried raisins. A hint of coffee at the end, that must be from the casks too. Comments: I find this really quite good and will now start taking more interest in ‘Jing’. 85 points - whiskyfun.com
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Balvenie A Collection of Curious Casks American Bourbon Barrel 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLANDReduced from $220.00$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 47.8%Other reviews... Balvenie is also one of those brands increasingly using unusual casks for finishing, but firstly, we've always held the utmost respect for Balvenie, and secondly, they were among the pioneers with their renowned ‘Doublewood’, ‘Islay Cask’, and ‘Portwood’. So, we can hardly accuse them of just jumping on the bandwagon. Well, of course, an ex-bourbon barrel could hardly qualify as a ‘curious cask,’ and I do hope it never will, but it seems the good folk at Balvenie have detected some unusual smoky notes here. I suspect that might have come from the previous contents of the barrel. Colour: white wine. Nose: it’s absolutely beautiful, reminiscent of a top-tier Chenin Blanc (Savennières, perhaps?) with a touch of gunflint. Honeysuckle, white currants, pink grapefruit, chalk, and a few hints of soot and saltpetre, followed by very restrained vanilla. The balance is superb. For now, the smoke is more of the ‘flinty’ variety. Mouth: wonderful lemony tension, with more flint and chalk, perhaps even a suggestion of cigarette ash (brings to mind the days when one might smoke outdoors in a strong wind), then green apple and indeed a whisper of lapsang souchong tea, though perhaps only half of a small cup, the kind they sometimes use in China. Finish: the classic Balvenie markers come through—quince and mirabelle plums—then a touch of acacia honey, but overall it stays delightfully taut, with a hint of salinity in the aftertaste. Comments: very good indeed. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. 87 points - whiskyfun.com
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Highland Park 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Circa 2008 BottlingOrkney Islands, SCOTLAND$6999. 00Bottle$83988.00 DozenABV: 48.3%Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks, including, but not limited to, a loose paper neck collar, the embossed logo on the bottle has started to lift from the glass and there is a small chip to the wooden case on the upper left corner. Actual product pictured.
Other reviews... It’s the first time that we write our own proper (so to speak) tasting notes for the recent 40yo; it was about time. Colour: amber. Nose: it’s rather amazing that quite the same resinous and mentholated notes as in the 1959 do show up here. It’s really all on old armoire that hasn’t been opened since… well, WWII and fir tree honey and camphor. It gets then rather fruitier, on dried pears and bananas, and finally very maritime and smoky like a very old Islayer. The secondary notes are gunflints, struck matches, crystallised quinces and heather (trademark). Superb. Mouth: it’s having a bit of a hard time after the 1959 I must say, being rather drier and more vegetal, but it does unfold after a little time. More dry sherry than on the nose, more resinous and ‘green’ notes (chlorophyll again) but also superb notes of sultanas, blood oranges (a fruitiness that’s well here, only a little slow to show up) and fresh almonds. The oak is very present. Finish: very long and more ‘oriental’, with touches of orange blossom water and something slightly Campari-esque. Comments: maybe this beautiful 40 is no absolute fireworks, nor the arrival of the Grand Moghul but it’s a bl**dy good dram, very complex. Just a tiny tad too oaky for my taste. 91 points - whiskyfun.com
...The nose exhibits intense fruity aromas, underlined with the typical heathery/peat character that makes this distillery so distinctive. Light creosote, liquorice, apples, pears flavours, heather, honey, raisins and sherry notes all fight together to reveal some stunning character. The palate is more peaty than the 25yo or 30yo official release. It feels almost medicinal/organic and definitely maritime, very long and powerful (amazing strength for a 40yo!). The sherry influence is great. Some light sulphurs bring some gunflint flavours. Of course there is also some oak on the finish, but it feels nicely integrated. I would call this whisky a masterpiece and can only salute the work of the team at Highland Park that crafted this bottling. Perhaps there are a couple of 'emotional' points included in my 96 points rating, but there is nothing I would add or take away from this whisky.- Olivier Humbrecht, whiskyfun.com
...Antique copper color, with some streaks of gold. A complex array of dried fruit on the nose, peppered with dried spice, orange marmalade, dark chocolate, and wood shavings. On the palate, the immediate impact is once again marmalade, followed briefly by bramble before drier notes of dark chocolate, wood shavings, anise, and subtle smoke emerge. Dry and spicy on the finish, but never austere. A delicious, contemplative 40 year old Highland Park that has aged gracefully. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com
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2008 Signatory Vintage Dailuaine 16 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$169. 99Bottle$2039.88 DozenABV: 57%Another first-fill oloroso finish in Signatory's latest outturn, which is, coincidentally the same age as Diageo's official Flora & Fauna bottling, except this is cask strength. Dailuaine's robust distillery character is known to handle sherry maturations well, where it becomes big, boisterous and complex. The yield was 681 bottles at 57% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... A lovely, integrated sherried dram with the oiliness of Dailuaine - nicked a point as there was a lingering bitterness towards the end of the taste/finish which undermined the rest of the dram. Nose: Warm, spicy, sherried notes - caramel, plums, black pepper, coexisting with a yesty, malty note. With time, fresh fruits and honey appears. Taste: A lovely oiliness develops in the mouth, then the maltiness, brown sugar, raisins and oak takes over. Finish: Walnuts, mild spiciness (black pepper), oak appears at the end. Long after, stewed plums linger in the mouth. - whiskybase.com
- Boatrocker Dry Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$63. 99Bottle$767.88 DozenABV: 20%
Made from hand-picked Tasmanian blackcurrants, and macerated for a period of 6 weeks, Boatrocker's cassis uses less sugar than normal cassis which accentuates the natural flavour of the blackcurrants and provides a bright tartness. Perfect in a classic Kir Royale or a wide selection of cocktails. 20% Alc./Vol.
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2009 Signatory Vintage Jura 16 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Isle of Jura, SCOTLAND$169. 99Bottle$2039.88 DozenABV: 54.2%It will be fascinating to taste what sort of impact a first-fill oloroso finish has on the typically elegant Jura malt. Some tasters have said the sherry dominates and little distillery character remains. Others describe a profile that's "Salty and sweet—sherry-forward but still coastal, with notes of smoked dates, treacle toffee, liquorice root, and nutmeg." What's likely is that it will be absolutely nothing like the official 16-year-old, so definitely another side of Jura for fans to explore. The yield was 676 bottles at 54.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
- Connacht Spirit of the Atlantic Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)IRELAND$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 44.8%
This represents Connacht Distillery’s own stock and is the first whiskey to be distilled in Co. Mayo in over 150 years. Batch No.1 debuted in 2021 with high acclaim, including a San Francisco Spirits Competition Double Gold, gold from the Irish Whiskey Awards, a rare 95 point rating from the New York Spirits Competition and 'Best in Class’ at the American Distilling Institute – all at just over 4 years old. Since then, the company have announced their first core release, a minimum 4-year-old single malt matured in ex Bourbon and ex Oloroso Sherry casks. Sub-labelled "Spirit of the Atlantic" it's bottled at 44.8% Alc./Vol. and comes non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... Delicate and youthful but never hot or harsh. Lemon and lime with a soft vanilla touch and more of those esters such as pear drops and pineapple chunks. Finish A soft touch of Bourbon oak, black pepper and ginger... What I love about this is that it lets the distillate shine, the oak influence is low but takes away any harshness in the spirit. It seems there is a lot to look forward to at Connacht and this first release bodes very well. - Irish Whiskey Magazine
- Drumshanbo Sausage Tree Irish Vodka (700ml)IRELAND$74. 99Bottle$899.88 DozenABV: 43%
A grain-based vodka notable for being infused with the fruit of the African sausage tree and wild Irish nettle. It's a lightly fruity style with subtle herbal notes. The bottle's vivid colour is inspired by the sausage tree's flowers, while the label features the honey badger as a mascot. 43% Alc./Vol.
- Archie Rose Fundamental Spirits White Cane Spirit (700ml)Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$63. 99Bottle$767.88 DozenABV: 40%
Inspired by Australia’s long and storied rum history, White Cane is a local reimagining of a spirit known to the rest of the world as white rum. It features high-test NSW molasses, cold distilled using a one-of-a-kind copper vacuum still to capture the delicate, delicious flavours of locally sourced sugarcane, resulting in a spirit that is pillowy soft with a refreshing finish. 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Nose: A fragrant and vibrant nose of roasted marshmallow, golden syrup and pineapple. With a moment to unfold, it reveals the luscious aromas of ripe bananas, persimmon, and caraway seeds. Palate: Luxurious and creamy, with mango, coconut flesh and liquorice allsorts offering a palate that balances power and vigour with finesse. Finish: A lingering, pillow-soft finish with bursts of raspberries, poached pear, and a subtle hint of spearmint.
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2007 Signatory Vintage Glen Spey 17 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$169. 99Bottle$2039.88 DozenABV: 57.3%Obscurity features here, Glen Spey's relatively modest production was always intended for blends, with the first semi-official bottling only released in 2001. Yet, ironically, the distillery is located in the heartland of Scotland's whisky industry. Signatory keep the fire burning with a natural strength edition from a first-fill oloroso butt. 646 bottles 57.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Pungent, spicy, relatively full, the impression is spoiled by the acidity of the fruit (orchard) grapes, chocolate, relatively dry, vanilla, woodiness, melon compote and pineapple, the alcohol is felt quite strongly compared to the other samples from the set, but not disturbingly. Nice fruity-sour dram. - whiskybase.com
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2008 Signatory Vintage Knockdhu 16 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$169. 99Bottle$2039.88 DozenABV: 56.9%Sherried hits are a running theme in the latest Signatory shipment, on this occasion, from one of the least known distilleries in the region (even indies have a hard time getting their hands on Knockdhu!) The wine influence might be dialled back slightly (it's a second fill oloroso sherry butt), but you can expect notes of chewy fruitcake, blood orange, toasted walnut and hints of cherry liqueur. 677 bottles filled at 56.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Nice full whisky where you can smell the bourbon barrel quite strongly since 2fill is not that dominant. Decent interplay of sherry and bourbon which I really like. Vanilla sweet and sour fruit a little pineapple and in the background there are unripe cherries which give it a great taste. Will want another bottle here. - whiskybase.com
- Boatrocker Citrus Aperitivo (700ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$52. 99Bottle$635.88 DozenABV: 15%
This Aperitivo works perfectly in a spritz, yet equally well in any drink that requires a bitter orange liqueur. Three different citrus peels provide a bright aroma and flavour, while classic bittering ingredients like gentian help balance the sweetness. 15% Alc./Vol.
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2023 Millebuis Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise Pinot NoirBurgundy, FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkA light, savoury Pinot that shows good freshness.
Red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Sour to red cherry and fresh herb scents drift from the glass trailed by some stalk and spice notes. Juicy red cherry fruits meld into a back drop of red liquorice, dusty earth, fresh herbs and spice. Slightly chalky tannins with the savoury finish showing good freshness.
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2024 Anti Heroes Coola Road Pinot NoirMt Gambier, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinLight and supple with a savoury finish that shows plenty of spice.
Fermented with a small proportion of whole bunches and matured in French oak (10% new). Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Top notes of spicy dried clove are joined by red to dark cherry, winter strawberry, rhubarb and subtle graphite like notes. Light and supple upon entry with red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits to the fore. Rhubarb, brambly cedar and spicy dried clove elements sit in the background. Polished tannins with a savoury finish that shows plenty of spice.
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2022 Maude Mohawk Hill Pinot NoirCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinExpansive, concentrated and powerful Central Otago Pinot.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry, strawberry and violet scents engulf the olfactory senses with some trailing anise, forest floor, fresh herb and spice notes. Delicious red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits are expansive, concentrated and powerful in their flow across the palate. Brambly cedar, forest floor and spicy fresh herb infusions ensue. Supple mouth feel with bright acidity, velvety tannins and a long energetic red to dark fruited conclusion.
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2020 Inkwell Perfect Day ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14.3%Closure: StelvinA rich, concentrated McLaren Shiraz that shows some muscularity across the long expansive finish.
Matured in French oak barrels. Inky black heart with a deep very dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fill the nostrils followed by some smoky vanillin cedar, dark chocolate and peppered dried meat notes. Rich and concentrated with ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and black cherry fruits making a plush entry. Earthy mocha, vanillin oak and peppered fennel elements also make an appearance. A sturdy tannin structure lends some muscularity across the long seductive and expansive finish.
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2023 Grampians Estate Woolclasser’s GSTGrampians, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13.6%Closure: StelvinA rich, succulent mid weighted Grenache blend.
A blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Shiraz and 10% Tempranillo. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry scents flood the nostrils followed by some vanillin confectionary and subtle peppered earth notes. Rich and juicy, dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe dark cherry fruits dominate the mid weighted palate with some subtle scorched earth, vanillin spice and pepper elements sitting underneath. Plush mouth feel with velvet smooth tannins and a long succulent finish.
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2024 Yalumba Samuel’s Collection ChardonnayEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA fresh, fleshy textured, fruit driven style of Chardonnay.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Delicate aromas of white peach, citrus and melon are trailed by whiffs of biscuit and mineral. The fleshy textured palate features white peach, melon and citrus fruits over a subtle stony mineral back drop. Fresh acidity enlivening the fruit driven finish.
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