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Waubs Harbour Salt Marsh Ed. 2 Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$250. 00Bottle$3000.00 DozenABV: 47.8%The greatly anticipated sequel to the highly popular 'Salt Marsh Edition One' has finally arrived. This is Waubs' maritime Tasmanian take on a classic sherry matured peated whisky, made by lightly smoking Tasmanian barley with local salt marsh peat, dug by hand not far from the distillery, on a custom smoker made in-house by Head Distiller. The new Salt Marsh edition two was matured in second fill ex-Apera Sherry casks, chosen to enable the light nutty, salty peat to shine through, beautifully complemented by the lovely fruits & dark sugars. This is no ashtray - it’s juicy, sweet and lip-smackingly coastal with the smoked component extending the length. 690 bottles make up the entire release. 47.8% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Nose: Dried Pear, vanilla and mineral notes, smoke at the bottom. Palate: Dried pear with a sweet, nutty, subtle brown sugared peat influence. Finish: Nutty, earthy, herbaceous, brown sugared peat smoke with cream and dried pear.
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2025 Williams Crossing by Curly Flat ChardonnayMacedon Ranges, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinFleshy nectarine, peach, Jonathan apple and quince fruits with a slatey gun flint like back drop.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of nectarine and peach skin mix with some quince and gun flint like notes. Fleshy nectarine, peach, Jonathan apple and quince fruits meld their way into a slatey gun flint like back drop. Fresh acidity with a generously fruited mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews……
It opens with secondary aromas, those derived from winemaking, in this case from lees contact and oak maturation. Think of cinnamon and vanilla curd. These are followed by spicy nashi pear, peaches, preserved peach, pineapple, Granny Smith apple. Although the secondary characters initially take centre stage, they soon integrate with the fruit profile. The palate is textural yet crisp and vibrant, very much a medium-bodied style at 12.5% alcohol. The acidity is both inviting and essential, preventing the secondary characters from overwhelming the palate. Fortunately, that never happens. It ends with a discreet fruit profile alongside plenty of creaminess. Overall, this is an excellent everyday Chardonnay that ticks all the boxes.
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2025 Rob Hall ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.3%Closure: StelvinA beautifully fleshed and refined mid weighted Yarra Valley Chardonnay.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Drifting through the nostrils are attractive scents of white peach, nectarine and dried honey which mix with biscuity nougat, faint cashew and spice notes. Beautifully fleshed and refined, layered across the mid weighted palate with ample intensity are white peach, pear and dried honey flavours. Also chiming in are biscuity nougat and delicate spicy cashew nuances. Finishes long with a balanced freshness and gently creamed textural feel.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.3%Other Reviews……
A lively green gold. An attractive bouquet of white peach, pear and a little ginger spice. While the light- to medium-bodied palate is still quite tightly wound, this will begin to open up over the next six months and will still be looking good three to five years from now. Drink by 2031.
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2023 Sons of Eden Remus Old Vine ShirazEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkA rich, sumptuous Eden Valley Shiraz that boasts superb power and a long sleek yet savoury finish.
Sourced from three different vineyards in the Eden Valley region with vines 80 plus years old. Included in the fermentation process were up to 15% whole bunch clusters with maturation taking place in French oak hogsheads (60% new) for a period of 18 months.
Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Potent spicy dark plum, liquorice and dark to black cherry scents are interwoven with fennel, smoky vanillin cedar, earth and peppered meat notes. Rich, sumptuous and plush the palate is draped with plum, liquorice and dark cherry fruits which meld into a smoky vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth back drop. Boasting superb power it has velvet smooth tannins and a long sleek yet savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 Poonawatta Four Corners of Eden Valley Cabernet SauvignonEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich and well fleshed with a sturdy tannin structure lending firmness across the finish.
Dense inky black colour with a deep very dark red black tinged hue. Nosing reveals aromas of blackcurrant and mulberry infused with black olive and cigar box. Some tomato leaf, dried herb and spice notes are also evident. Rich blackcurrant and mulberry fruits are married to cigar box, dried herb, earthy black olive and subtle spicy tomato leaf like characters. Fleshy mid palate feel with a sturdy tannin structure lending firmness across the finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2019 Mr Riggs J.F.R. Shiraz Magnum (1500ml)McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2021-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinFormerly known simply as Mr Riggs Shiraz, this wine has been re-branded J.F.R. as a tribute to winemaker Ben Riggs father.
Impenetrable black as night colour with a deep dark red black hue. Opulent ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice scents flood the nostrils with notions of vanillin cedar, faint earthy dark chocolate and spice also evident. Cascading waves of rich blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits coat the palate with a voluptuous like feel. Lying underneath a velvety tannin structure are vanillin oak, subtle fennel and pepper nuances. Outstanding power with a very long, sumptuous finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews....
Hand-picked fruit, matured 20 months in French (30% new) and American (5% new) oak. A massive wine (and bottle), opaque in colour, and equally densely packed into the mouth, with blackberry, dark chocolate and licorice; oak and ripe tannins filling any chance omission with yet more flavour. Strictly for those who love full-bodied wines. Drink by 2039.
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2025 3 Drops RieslingGreat Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinZippy and taut with a long driving finish.
Brilliant water like colour with green tinted edges. Pronounced lemon and lime aromas are trailed by wet steel and chalky mineral like notes. Zippy lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple fruits cast a racy feel across the palate. Crisp laser like acidity with wet steel and chalky mineral elements lingering through the long, driving yet taut finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews….
As I shoved my generously framed nose into this glass of 3 Drops Riesling, a smile arose from deep inside. It. Smells. Delicious. Lemon sorbet, grapefruit juice and musk sticks. The concentration of fruit and perfumed florals scream plump cheeks, cheekiness and reckless confidence. In the mouth, there’s a great line of acid and vibrancy, cocooned in a pithy texture. The flavour is packed in: lime sherbet, pomelo and all the pith. There’s even a surprising pickled radish note to the finish. Germany comes to mind. It will put a spring in your step. Drink with a hot-girl dinner of carbs and laughs. Drink 2026-2034.
93 Points
Cyndal Petty – WinePilot.comThe spicy lemon rind aromatics are immediately striking in this positively exquisite riesling from the Great Southern. Three Drops has emerged as one of the best producers of this variety, and in a good season like this, it has really excelled. It’s fine and crisp, with a typically linear line carrying through to a very long finish. Crunchy, spicy minerality on the palate with a nice lick of acid to close. Super wine.
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2024 Mollydooker The Boxer ShirazSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 15.5%Closure: StelvinRich, dense and thick with a long decadent, liqueur like finish.
Sourced from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek the flamboyant Boxer Shiraz is famed for it’s massive fruit weight, voluptuous texture and decadent richness. Maturation took place in 100% American oak of which 40% was new and the rest one year old.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Heady dark to black plum and ripe blackberry scents waft from the glass followed by some vanillin oak, dark chocolate and subtle mint notes. Rich, dense and thick, the voluptuous palate is doused in dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits. Toasty vanillin oak, subtle earthy dark chocolate and fennel elements lurk underneath. Concentrated and powerful it has velvet smooth tannins and a long decadent, liqueur like finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 Tenuta Tignanello Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico RiservaTuscany, ITALY$95. 00Bottle$1140.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkA rich, expansive Chianti with a firm, muscular tannin structure and long robust finish.
Midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Intense blackcurrant, black cherry and liquorice aromas flood the nostrils with sweeping end notes of spicy vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth, dried herbs and spice. Rich, expansive and concentrated, blackcurrant, liquorice and dark to black cherry fruits engulf the medium to full bodied palate that shows ample flesh. A firm, muscular tannin structure imparts some gentle grip. Sitting in the background are notions of vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco characters and spicy dried herbs. Deeply fruited it has a long robust finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews……
A classic Chianti with exquisite aromas of vibrant black cherries, licorice, bark, earth and violets. Medium-bodied, firm and velvety, with sweet grainy tannins, crisp and exuberant acidity and savory, spicy length. Drinkable now, but best over the next decade.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.comThe 2023 Chianti Classico Riserva pours a deep, youthful red hue and is pure and expressive, with aromas of black cherry, pine, pressed violet, mocha, and forest earth. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers strong concentration in this vintage, with a fresh, vertical profile supported by vibrant acidity and well-defined tannins. Notes of Amarena cherry carry through the palate, with a warm touch of cedar spice on the finish. This is a particularly strong vintage for this wine, offering both immediate appeal and the structure to evolve over the coming 10-15 years. It’s composed of 92% Sangiovese and the rest Cabernet and Merlot. Drink 2026-2040.
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2025 Brokenwood SemillonHunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinTense and racy with zesty lime, green apple and citrus fruits.
Brilliant water like colour with a distinctive greenish tint around the edges. Pronounced green apple skin, lime and wet slate aromas are trailed by some delicate oily steel like notes and fresh herbs. Zesty lime, green apple and citrus fruits are delivered with impressive intensity across the crunchy palate. Infusions of fresh herbs and steely mineral elements extend across the back half. Tense and racy it has zippy acidity and a long, refreshing mineral laced finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 11%Other Reviews…..
A pitch-perfect, classic style with pure lemon and scented quince nestled within a gently expansive palate. Bright and refreshing, it has excellent flavour and flow with a strong presence through to the finish. A highly satisfying wine from this ever-dependable label. Drink by 2030.
95 Points
Toni Paterson - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionAn expressive new release in a very condensed vintage. Finger lime pulp, green apples and a fan of elderflower blossoms leaps from the glass. This has the crunch of nashi pears, followed by zesty driving acidity that is well intertwined into the body and swell of the wine. This is singing right now for its clarity and precision and will continue to age well, slowly but developing in complexity over the next five years. For its very good value price point, drink it now with fried school prawns and kewpie mayo.
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2024 50° Riesling TrockenRheingau, GERMANY$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA dry, racy, animatedly fruity Riesling.
From the Schloss Johannisberg team in the Rheingau, this dry Riesling is sourced from select plots near the 50th parallel.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with flashes of green to the edges and a watery hue. Lime, red apple and orange blossom scents sail out of the glass followed by some delicate honeysuckle and slatey mineral notes. Delicious lime, pear and red apple fruits meld into a subtle honeysuckle, orange blossom and mineral slate back drop. Racy acidity with a long, dry animatedly fruity finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2021 Mr Riggs The Chap Shiraz Cabernet SauvignonSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$110. 00Bottle$1320.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2026-2041)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkA rich, powerful blend that maintains a sense of refinement and structure.
Personally tailored by Mr Riggs this high end offering comes appropriately dressed in a dark blue bound presentation box that even smells like a new suit! Fruit is sourced from Ben’s own Piebald Gully vineyard in McLaren Vale whilst the Coonawarra Cabernet component comes from Ey vineyards. A blend of 55% Shiraz and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon maturation took place in a mixture of French (80%) and American (20%) oak, of which 35% was new, for a period of 22 months.
Magnificent colour featuring a dense inky black heart and a very deep dark red black hue. Potent aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice and blackcurrant waft through the nostrils complimented by some earthy dark chocolate, vanillin cedar, tobacco and spice notes. Concentrated yet refined, layered across the expansive palate are rich blackberry, liquorice and blackcurrant fruits. Plush yet dusty feel with spicy vanillin cedar, subtle earthy dark chocolate, tobacco and mint characters forming the undercard. Displaying outstanding power, sturdily built tannins provide solid structure across the long, deeply fruited yet quite elegant finish.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…….
This is both powerful and graceful, showcasing a rich array of dark fruits, smoked game, assorted nuts, and mocha notes on the nose. On the palate, it offers a superbly weighted experience with seductive complexity and a velvety texture. The finish is impressively long and satisfying. Wonderfully harmonious and seamless, with outstanding depth and opulence. A blend of grapes from McLaren Vale & Coonawarra. At its best: now to 2041.
97 Points
Sam KimDeep garnet in colour with a dense crimson core. The nose is layered and expressive, opening with blackcurrant, dark plum and blackberry, interwoven with cedar, bay leaf and subtle dark chocolate. Fine oak integration adds polish without overshadowing the fruit.
Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals a seamless marriage of ripe McLaren Vale fruit and the structural finesse of Coonawarra Cabernet. Cassis and black cherry are framed by fine, firm tannins and balanced acidity. A gentle herbaceous lift and subtle spice carry through to a long, structured finish with impressive persistence.
A classic Australian blend showing regional harmony, confident structure and varietal integrity.
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2020 Nicks Secret TCWR MA Barossa ShirazBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $89.99$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkNamed after the estate’s family matriarch, this Nicks Secret is sourced from the best blocks and only produced in top years. Presented in a monumentally sized bottle to match its decadent contents, everything about this wine oozes pure class. Maturation took place in American oak barrels (100% new).
A glorious, seductive bombshell of a wine at a third of it’s normal price.
Dense pitch black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Intoxicating scents of dark plum, liquorice, dark chocolate and toasty vanillin oak engulf the nostrils followed by some earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich, silky and exceptionally concentrated, the full bodied palate is caressed by layers of lavish dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours which carry a smooth, voluptuous feel. Detailed across the back half are notions of vanillin oak, earthy mocha and subtle spice. Boasting magnificent power and depth it has seamlessly integrated cashmere like tannins and a plush, expansive finish that’s super long.
Outstanding drinking over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
This comes off four blocks in the Barossa, and is made in years that are considered worthy. In this case, it’s very worthy. Deep purply-red colors. The aroma is immediately captivating with its dark chocolatey fruits, a little mocha, and a touch of cedar. Engaging stuff. And then the palate starts to deliver with its dark plummy richness, a little bit of that licorice nuance and some bright fruity blackberry characters. The oak and tannins have been expertly managed ensuring the wine is perfectly balanced to suit drinking now if you wish, but with the obvious characters to support extended cellaring. Drink 2026-2046.
96 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comThis is immensely appealing on the nose, showing dark fruit richness, vanilla, star anise, clove, and toasty oak characters with a touch of dark cocoa. The concentrated palate exhibits terrific depth and power, wonderfully framed by velvety texture and beautifully melded tannins. Opulent and plush with sophistication, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2038.
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Douglas Laing's Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 Year Old Cask Strength Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 52.5%Matured exclusively in x-bourbon barrels, this extra Beastie edition is offered at a natural cask strength of 52.5%. The source of the single malts in the blend is not disclosed. Tasting notes include “burnt orange zest, waxy honeycomb and spicy vanilla” in a dram the Douglas Laing team describe as a “massive amplification” of the original Timorous Beastie. 3000 bottles produced. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... "For a 13 year old malt blend this is remarkably drinkable neat. ... It's a splendid, relatively simple, fresh whisky..." - whiskybase.com
...The 13 year old cask strength bottling easily has the most character, depth and personality of the three, and while it’s fuller and more matured, resulting in a nice flavour profile, it always remains very drinkable. Pleasant, but never complex, nor very exciting. There are many things you might label this, but ‘monstrous’ isn’t one of them. Far from it, in fact. Even when you’re playing your cards right with the branding, it turns out you can still overplay that hand. - dramface.com
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2024 Dandelion Vineyards Treasure Trove GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA rich, super juicy Grenache.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red hue. Potent dark raspberry, ripe dark cherry and liquorice scents waft out of the glass trailed by subtle dried clove, vanillin spice, crushed rock and peppered herb notes. Rich and super juicy, the palate is awash in a concentrate of dark raspberry, ripe dark cherry and liquorice fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth, dried herb and subtle pepper elements sit in the background. Plump and opulent, it has an underlyingly sturdy tannin structure and long succulent finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2021 West Cape Howe Book Ends Cabernet SauvignonMount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, medium to full bodied Cabernet with robust tannins imparting a grippy feel across the finish.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Pronounced spicy blackcurrant aromas infused with black olive intermingle with vanillin cedar, tobacco and bay leaf notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry fruits show excellent concentration across the medium to full bodied palate. Cigar box, earth, black olive and spice elements underpin the fruit. Robust tannins impart a grippy feel across the medium to long finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews……
An excellent wine from the 2021 vintage, which in Mount Barker delivered beautiful cool climate fruit with richness, concentration and supreme balance. Classic varietal characters of blackcurrant and dark plum with a touch of black cherry open on the nose, followed by a supple palate with a structural core contributing to its long finish. It's the most stylish expression of Mount Barker cabernet.
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2021 Killibinbin Scaredy Cat Cabernet SauvignonLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinGenerous fleshy blackcurrant fruits with a firm, chewy feel across the finish.
Dense black dark red colour with a very dark red black tinged hue. Blackcurrant aromas infused with a mix of black olive and tomato leaf are followed by some cigar box and spice notes. Generous fleshy blackcurrant fruits are intermeshed with black olive, cigar box, tomato leaf, earth and spicy bay leaf flavours. Grainy tannins lend a firm, chewy feel across the mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Williams Crossing By Curly Flat Pinot NoirMacedon Ranges, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA light, savoury Pinot with an elegant finish.
Dark red in colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Spicy red to dark cherry and strawberry aromas are trailed by hints of rhubarb, dried herbs and forest floor. Light and savoury, red to dark cherry, winter strawberry and rhubarb fruits are featured over some forest floor, dried herb and spicy cedar characters. Fine grained tannins with an elegant finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews……
You’re getting a fair bang for your buck with this Macedon Pinot Noir. Shows a compelling mix of red fruits with a subtle truffle-oil nuance and a damp earthen-floor infusion. Medium-bodied but finely structured, with chalky tannins, lightly applied oak, and plenty of fruit generosity. Drinking beautifully now, though a little more time in the cellar will allow the fruit characters to develop even more. Drink 2025-2032.
93 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comI’m not sure I’ve tried a Williams Crossing Pinot Noir before. This is raised in oak that’s all older then three years of age.
It’s a savoury style of Pinot Noir with dark cherry, redcurrant, pastrami and dried twigs, only medium-bodied, with good density of flavour, cool balanced acidity, a tight sort of graphite and dusty feel to tannin, gentle sappiness, and fine length. It has complexity and it drinks well. Nice.
Drink 2026-2030+
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2024 Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon ShirazBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinQuite plump and juicy with a refined mid length finish.
A blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Shiraz matured for 10 months in 12% new French and Hungarian oak hogsheads. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Dark plum, blackcurrant and liquorice aromas sail out of the glass followed by some spicy vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and peppered earth notes. Quite plump and juicy, the palate features rich blackcurrant and dark plum fruits over mulberry, red liquorice, spicy vanillin cedar and tobacco elements. Finely grained tannins with a refined mid length finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Red Feet Sangiovese ShirazKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinStewed plum flavours with slightly rustic tannins and a savoury, plummy earth and spice laden finish.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Spicy dried cherry and stewed plum aromas mix with anise, earthy leather and some emerging varnish like notes. Stewed plum flavours drive the mid weighted palate with some red currant, earth, anise and spice elements extending across the back half. Slightly rustic tannins with a savoury, plummy earth and spice laden finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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Glenlivet Groundbreaker Chapter 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$129. 99Bottle$1559.88 DozenABV: 40%The first release in a new series exclusive to global travel retail. Glenlivet's Groundbreaker Collection aims to "marry original perspectives through travel experiences" with Chapter One in the series selectively finished in red wine casks - a first for the distillery. The packaging was made in collaboration with Red Hong Yi, a Malaysian-Chinese contemporary artist who used traditional Chinese red pigments, reflected in the hue of the red-wine-finished whisky. Initially matured in European and American oak, a portion of the liquid was then finished in charred American oak and European red wine casks. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... the nose has red currant, glacé cherry, Szechuan peppercorn, Red Vines, and apple. Gently paced with subtle flavors of red apple, fudge sweetness, damson, more Red Vines, and a tingle of pepper. It finishes with hints of honey, creamy vanilla, and oak char. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com
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Glengoyne 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Gift Pack with GlassHighlands, SCOTLAND$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 43%Comes with a bonus branded Glencairn Glass.
Glengoyne uses only unpeated malted barley i.e. barley which is air dried rather than dried under a peat fire. The newly packaged twelve year old expression (as opposed to the 12 year old cask strength) is said to have a high proportion of Sherry casks involved in the maturation.
Other reviews... The nose has a curiously intimate feel, but the tasting experience is a wonderful surprise. 91.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2025-26
2010 bottling tasted... Straw / gold colour with very pale straw hue. The nose reveals subtle notes of vanilla, clove and cinnamon with an apple / pear like fruitiness, then sweeter cereal notes. The warm palate entry reveals pear, biscuit and grain flavours. Excellent concentration and texture. Subtle yet lasting aftertaste of cereals and liquorice strap. A perfect session whisky and a little bit more besides! 43% Alc./Vol.
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2025 Plantagenet York ChardonnayGreat Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich, full and creamy textured.
Brilliant straw colour with green tinted surrounds and a watery hue. Expressive nectarine, pear, lemon butter and bees wax aromas are trailed by some almond and spice notes. Rich and luscious, ripe peach and honeycomb flavours are to the fore with notions of crème brulee, subtle bacon fat and spicy nougat extending across the back half. Creamy textured it finishes long and full.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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Douglas Laing's The Gauldrons Eclipse Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Campbeltown, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 52.9%Douglas Laing’s The Gauldrons represents the Campbeltown region through a range of blended malts. The exact make-up is known only to the Laings, but an educated guess says they're heavy on Glen Scotia, simply because of how scarce Springbank and Kilkerran are. This limited edition is unusual for being finished in Orange Wine Casks, sourced from the cellars of Jerez de la Frontera in Southern Spain. Besides walnuts, honey, ginger and toasted almonds, the secondary maturation is reported to leave traces of tangy orange with an almost otherworldy edge. 3000 bottles were produced at 52.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Nose: Immediate hints of orange marmalade, touches of cough syrup, jammy apricots and some light notes of marzipan. There’s a thin layer of cereals lingering, as well as green olives and some ozone, but then we veer into the likes of cherry-flavoured candy canes also. Taste: A mixture of roasted peanuts, char and liquorice with a hint of sourdough. Also honeyed influences, orange pith, nectarines and a very gentle smokiness with soft mineral notes. Water highlights the distillates oiliness and enhances the stone fruits. Finish: Medium length. Sweet spices with barley husks and citrus zest. Quite cereal-forward there in the end. A whisky with character, The Gauldrons does a good job representing the Campbeltown region. There’s a funkiness combined with coastal elements, but also a pleasant sweetness to bring balance. It seems to have improved compared to how I remember it. The Gauldrons Eclipse loses some of its Campbeltown-esque qualities, outshined by the orange wine finish, presumably. However, it gains a distinct fruitiness – peels and stone – that adds a new layer. - wordsofwhisky.com
"Wow, what an interesting whisky ! Love the orange taste (even if orange wine has no orange in it). A special whiksy, really enjoyed it!" - whiskybase.com
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2023 Reillys Dry Land TempranilloClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.8%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and chewy with a long, robust finish.
Dense inky black in colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas mix with scorched earth, dried herb, vanillin cedar and spice notes. Rich, concentrated and chewy, the full bodied palate is swamped with juicy black cherry and liquorice fruits which overlay a scorched earth, vanillin oak and spicy dried herb back drop. Ripe sturdily built tannins impart mild grip across the long, robust finish.
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2026 Tim Adams Pinot GrisSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinConcentrated and gorgeously rounded with fresh acidity and a long, lusciously fruited finish.
After visiting the Alsace region in the late 1990’s where Riesling and Pinot Gris grow side by side, it seemed logical to Tim Adams that if Clare Valley had the conditions to produce world class Rieslings, it could also make quality Pinot Gris. The first vines were subsequently planted in the Tim Adams Ladera vineyard and today their Pinot Gris is one of the country's most popular.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Intense pear, ripe red apple and quince aromas are trailed by notes of musk and spice. Gorgeously rounded and showing excellent concentration, the palate is awash with juicy pear and red apple fruits. Some quince, delicate musk and spice elements are also present. Fresh acidity with a long, lusciously fruited finish.
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2024 O’Leary Walker Watervale Nero d’AvolaClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, juicy Nero with faintly chewy tannins and good underlying freshness.
Midnight black heart with a dark red hue. Blossoming out of the glass with impressive intensity are dark plum, ripe blueberry, liquorice and dark cherry scents followed by some earthy incense and fragrant provincial herb notes. Rich, juicy dark and morello cherry, liquorice and blueberry fruits swamp the mouth with some earthy incense, provincial herb and spice elements tailing off onto the back half. Faintly chewy tannins with good underlying freshness across the long succulent finish.
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Douglas Laing's The Epicurean 12 Year Old Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Lowlands, SCOTLAND$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 46%The cheeky Glaswegian returns with a bigger age statement in another marriage of some of the Lowland's finest malts featuring the best that the East and the West of Scotland have to offer. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Sweet with honeyed barley, candied peels and toasted nuts. Palate: Sugar with citrus zest, ripe peaches and a touch of spice. Finish: Cut grass and a herbal character, a gristy quality with coconut flakes and brown sugar.
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Douglas Laing's Big Peat 12 Year Old Small Batch Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLANDReduced from $139.99$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 46%Archetypally Islay, Big Peat 12YO delivers flavours of charred oak, chimney smoke, rock pools and Summer tar, running to a long lingering finish with brown sugar, bonfire ashes and a real phenolic quality. Bottled at 46% ABV and offered without colouring or chill-filtration, this is one whisky where the label tells the story! 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Gold - Blended Malt aged up to 12 years old - 2022, The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business).
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Douglas Laing's Timorous Beastie 10 Year Old Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)SCOTLANDReduced from $119.99$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 46.8%The original Timorous Beastie, immortalised in Robert Burns’ famous Scots poem “To a Mouse” was a timid, little field creature. Echoing the national bard’s wit is the presentation of this whisky, though less so the liquid inside, which promises a robust and characterful medley of vanilla, malted barley, meringue, honey and citrus flavours. Also bottled without chill filtration at 46.8% for maximum flavour.
Other reviews... Soft and floral with perfumed lavender soap, peach, green apple, and parma violets. It floats in the mouth, dispensing flavors of sweet apple, custard, tangy tangerine, hard candies, green plum, marshmallow, and white pepper. Delicious and accomplished, but there’s an overlap here: it feels like the NAS version had a birthday, rather than the arrival of a new member of the family. 86 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2018
...[Batch 1 tasted] Tried the NAS (WF 85), tried the 18 (WF 86), tried the 21 (WF 89) and tried the 40 (WF 91) but never the 10. Colour: white wine. Nose: fresh as a daisy, so floral, subtle, with green melons, yellow peaches, fresh hazelnuts, angelica, rhubarb, and just a drop of vanilla essence. Mouth: fresh and really full of pears, of all kinds. Williams first, naturally. Hints of Gueuze, hops, and tangerines. It’s a pretty light and fresh style, perhaps a little timorous indeed. Some sides remind me of Glenkinchie. Finish: short to medium, a tad ale-y. Hints of asparagus in the aftertaste. Comments: perhaps a little shier than its compadres? But once again, it is a very nice composition. And WF’s registered mouser, Aston the Scottish fold cat, says he loves the label. 83 points - whiskyfun.com
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Douglas Laing's Rock Island 10 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)SCOTLANDReduced from $139.99$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 46%In 2018, Douglas Laing rebranded its 'Rock Oyster' whiskies to 'Rock Island'. One report suggests it was because oysters have a negative connotation for some people. The Laings were concerned it put some consumers off. Besides the label, we can assume nothing has changed in terms of the liquid inside the bottle which includes malts from Orkney, Arran, Jura and Islay. The ten year old was released in July 2019 and was followed by Rock Island 21 Year Old (a more limited bottling). 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the producers... Nose: The nose is initially barley-rich and buttery, developing to wave-soaked rocks with gentle peat smoke and citrus fruits. Palate: The palate bursts with a beachy quality – sea spray, black pepper and damp ash. Finish: The finish goes on and on, with wave after wave of wood embers, orange peel and gentle spice.
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Whipper Snapper Upshot Bandit Australian Whiskey (700ml)Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenABV: 43%Other reviews... Upshot Bandit is the lower-cost sibling to the original Upshot corn whisky from Whipper Snapper Distillery in Perth. Also a single cask bottling at 43% and otherwise produced in the same way as Upshot Original (from a corn-based recipe that also includes barley and wheat, matured in virgin American oak casks), my assumption is that the $20 price difference comes down to a slightly lower age, or perhaps it’s just a matter of cask selection. Slightly more volatile and showing less integration of oak and spirit on the nose than its older sibling; there’s definitely more grain and less wood here. But the lively, light, sweet and very easy-drinking palate shows careful distillation and still offers a lot of appeal for those who want whisky for drinking, not thinking. 87 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com
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Glenfarclas 11 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 46%For the travel retail channel, this 11-year-old highlights Glenfarclas’ distillery character, 'framed' rather than 'shaped' by predominant sherry cask maturation - meaning it's not intended as a 'sherry bomb', so the oak influence won't be heavy. Expect a casual dram offering notes of dried fruits, warm malt and gentle spices, followed by a crisp, dry finish. 46% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews...The Glenfarclas 11 is a very successful, well-rounded whisky. Naturally sherry-forward, but certainly not overpowering. It's a very drinkable (thankfully it's a 1-liter bottle!), delicious, smooth whisky. Well-rounded, not too sweet, and not too spicy. Great for simply enjoying with friends. Essentially, it's what the 12-year-old should be, but sadly hasn't been lately. - whiskybase.com
"...This is an impressive whisky from Glenfarclas. They are known for their use of ex-sherry casks, ex-Oloroso in particular, but this is not a massive ‘sherry monster’ or ‘sherry bomb’ of a whisky. Instead it is superbly well balanced and multi dimensional. This makes is a nice Autumnal whisky with the warming spices on top of the sweet and fruity characteristics. This 11 Years Old expression offers great value for money, especially given the quality of the liquid and reputation of Glenfarclas. Definitely one to consider picking up when next travelling through an airport. That’s what we did …" - whiskyforeveryone.com
- Ron Barcelo Blanco (White) Rum (750ml)DOMINICAN REPUBLIC$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 37.5%
Aged for up to two years in oak barriques, this crystal-clear rum is then filtered through charcoal. Ideal for the preparation of cocktails.
Other reviews... Coconut and cappuccino cream aromas have a hint of acetone and follow through on a round entry to a dryish medium body with good depth and a hint of powdered sugar, mint and spiced nuts on the finish. A tasty, easy going white rum. 85 points - tastings.com
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Glenfarclas 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 46%An elevated strength and zero chill filtration set this apart from most of Glenfarclas' core expressions. There are many positive comments on whiskybase.com praising this as a welcome addition that delivers a decent volume of sherry matched with distillery character. In short, a great introduction to the distillery's DNA, plus a bit more besides. Otherwise only available via Travel Retail. 46% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... "A youthful, fruity malt character unfolds with aromas of toasted oak, baked apples, and vanilla. The palate is dry and dark with a hint of maple syrup, leading to a sweet, peppery finish. " 91 points - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2026
"A very successful Glenfarclas bottling with the typical sherry profile. The 16 years bring a lovely spiciness from the wood that harmonizes beautifully with the sherry aromas. It's not an overpowering sherry bomb, but rather shines with a very well-balanced sherry profile. After some weaker bottlings in recent years, Glenfarclas seems to be getting back on track with the Travel Retail Exclusive 11 and 16 year old releases. Both are highly recommended and offer wonderfully balanced sherry malts." - whiskybase.com
"A remarkably successful sherry whisky that impresses with its abundance of fruit, sweetness, and depth. The evolution in the glass is particularly captivating: from slightly tart red berries to dark fruits and cherries. The combination of berries, chocolate, leather, and the subtle espresso notes in the finish is perfectly harmonious and leaves you wanting another sip. For a whisky at 46% ABV, it delivers a surprising amount of intensity and exhibits precisely the qualities that fans of sherry cask maturation appreciate in a good Glenfarclas." - whiskybase.com
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Tropa Reposado Tequila (750ml)Jalisco, MEXICO$320. 00Bottle$3840.00 DozenABV: 40%Note: Product comes in assorted colours and will be chosen at random.
Dreamt up in Melbourne and conceived in Mexico, Tropa is a spirit as distinctive as its sculptural mushroom-shaped bottle (each finished with one of four collectible cap designs). Matured in American oak for three months, the result is a surprisingly intense, viscous, dessert-styled reposado that balances succulent roasted agave notes with decadent layers of vanilla, beeswax, caramel-chocolate and gently warming spice through to a clean, lingering finish. Whether it's being poured or simply displayed and collected, the vessel commands attention long after the first glass. Enjoy neat as an after dinner spirit, over ice, or as the foundation of a luxury cocktail. 40% Alc./Vol. NOM 1412
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Stoli Hot Jalapeno Flavoured Vodka (700ml)LATVIA$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 37.5%Based on Stolichnaya's Pertsovka (Pepper) Vodka introduced in 1962, this modern day variation is one of the few non-sweetened pepper Vodka's on the market. It delivers everything you'd expect, full of mouth warming flavour and a spicy aftertaste. Experiment with your Bloody Marys. 37.5% Alc./Vol.
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- The Macallan Double Cask 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Annual 2025 ReleaseSpeyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$620. 00Bottle$7440.00 DozenABV: 43%
First launched in 2016, The Macallan Double Cask Collection sits between the Sherry Oak Collection and Colour Collection. With various expressions released annually, the style here is slightly sweeter than other Macallans due to the influence of sherry-seasoned European and American oak maturation. Says Master Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell, "This harmonious combination offers the unmistakable sweetness of vanilla and fresh fruits from the American oak, balanced with soft spices and dried fruits from the European oak. Increasing in complexity with age, discerning palates will appreciate the smooth and creamy whiskies of this collection.” 43% Alc./Vol.
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1978 Douglas Laing & Co. XOP Xtra Old Particular Port Dundas 46 Year Old Single Cask Limited Release Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$799. 00Bottle$9588.00 DozenABV: 54.5%Another auspicious moment for grain whisky: Not quite the oldest, but up there with some of the most venerable Port Dundas bottlings to have ever graced our shelves. Either young or well-aged, output from this long-closed legend can be superlative, ranking among the best grains on the planet. Douglas Laing bottled 147 bottles from a single refill hogshead in 2024. The price of admission remains very reasonable. 54.5% Alc./Vol. Non-chill-filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Flamed citrus and sweet spices on the nose. Tastes of pineapple toffee, corn oil and crushed sugar, finishing as an alcoholic vanilla ice-cream.
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Gabriel Boudier Maraschino Cherry Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 30%While Luxardo is the ubiquitous standard, some cocktail enthusiasts consider Gabriel Boudier to be a superior alternative. Subtle notes of floral-scented chocolates, light marzipan, cherry confectionary and nutty stone fruits almost seem secondary to this liqueurs superb creamy mouthfeel. Let it shine in cocktails like the Aviation, Last Word, or Martinez variation. 30% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The aroma reveals herbaceous notes intertwined with a surprising clarity, leading to a palate where the sweetness unfolds, though perhaps overly pronounced. A fragrant and floral essence emerges, giving way to a cherry finish that leans towards an artificial edge. 92 points - IWSC 2025
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1993 Douglas Laing & Co. XOP Xtra Old Particular The Chairman's Choice Macallan 30 Year Old Single Cask Limited Release Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$3999. 00Bottle$47988.00 DozenABV: 50.1%Searching deep within the precious family vaults, Fred Laing himself has personally selected this superlative Macallan single Cask, said to be at its peak of perfection. Keen eyes will notice the label reference to his personal curation (part of his exclusive 'Chairman's Choice' Collection), setting it apart from the rest of Laing's 'Black' XOP range. This should be about as good as it gets. 246 bottles were filled from a refill barrel at 50.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill-filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Unceasingly delicious, anticipate roasted coffee and citrus tones with cereal; then apples and pears drizzled in syrup; plus Crème Brûlée amongst late sugary spices.
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1992 Douglas Laing & Co. XOP Xtra Old Particular Caperdonich 30 Year Old Single Cask Limited Release Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$899. 00Bottle$10788.00 DozenABV: 49.7%This Speyside underdog operated between 1898 and 1902, and then again from 1965 until 2002 when it was finally dismantled. A few indie bottlings were trickling out but new releases have completely dried up in recent years. The flavour profile for this limited edition from Laing's sounds intriguing. 281 bottles were drawn from a refill hogshead at 49.7% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Early peppered steak, autumn fruits and honey, followed by cedar, barley sugar and oak with a warm spicy finish, syrup and cough drops.
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1992 Douglas Laing & Co. XOP Xtra Old Particular Tormore 30 Year Old Single Cask Limited Release Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$599. 00Bottle$7188.00 DozenABV: 41.6%Given Tormore has mostly been a workhorse for blends, official bottlings didn't exist until 2004. Subsequent releases under Pernod Ricard never gained wide recognition, and the void has only been filled by independent offerings. In June 2022, Elixir Distillers (the company behind a slew of UK brands such as Port Askaig and Elements of Islay) took over Tormore distillery from the corporate giant. New bottlings have followed; however, this much-overlooked distillery will still be a novelty for most. Douglas Laing filled 276 bottles from single refill hogshead DL17247 at 41.6% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... The nose is attractively round and full of buttered burnt toast and milky cereal hues. On the palate detect butterscotch, malt, appealing spices and gentle lemon citric tones. That big malt impact is still therre on the finish, plus bourbon based vanilla flavours.
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1997 Douglas Laing & Co. XOP Xtra Old Particular The Black Series Clynelish 25 Year Old Single Cask Limited Release Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$999. 00Bottle$11988.00 DozenABV: 47.5%"...quite sublime." - whiskyfun.com
Douglas Laing's new, luxury packaging for their 'Black Series' employs monochromatic colours complemented by gold foil details. Each bottle is hand-filled and features an embossed metallised label, glass stopper and the handwritten signatures of Fred and Cara Laing. Black moleskin cases carry a certificate of authenticity. Seldom on the market nowadays, this should be a no-brainer for Clynelish fans and savvy collectors. It's also a tiny outturn, with a mere 129 bottles decanted from a refill hogshead at 47.5% Alc./Vol. Non-chill-filtered.
Other reviews... Colour: pale gold. Nose: we have a Clynelish that is much softer, much more on ripe banana, very gentle spices, old ointments, a very old bottle of Verveine du Velay, Arquebuse (has anyone tasted Arquebuse?) followed by very light tobacco, a bit of hay, even straw, and very ripe mirabelles. Not extremely typical, perhaps, but absolutely charming. Palate: it could be another distillery, I wonder if it was around this time that Clynelish had thoroughly cleaned its receivers and thus eradicated all the 'gunge' that gives the distillate its proverbial waxy side. In any case, even if it could be another distillery, it's a tremendous malt, soft, complex, very elegant, with honey rather than beeswax, almond paste, very ripe apples and pears, serviceberry liqueur... All this is really very pretty. Finish: medium length, refined, more on almonds and pistachios. Also reminiscent of a very high-quality amaro. A salty hint at the very end of the finish. Comments: quite sublime. I forgot to tell you that the citrus comes back for a second encore on your palate after two or three minutes. 89 points - whiskyfun.com
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Ron Barcelo Gran Anejo Rum (700ml)DOMINICAN REPUBLIC$74. 99Bottle$899.88 DozenABV: 37.5%Aged for up to six years in ex-Bourbon barriques. Frail opening scents are semi-sweet but vague. Second pass is better defined with light banana fritter, vanilla custard and crème caramel followed by a light to medium bodied profile with vanilla and monte-carlo biscuit flavours and delicate spices at the finish. Hints of caramel and coffee-flavoured milk in the aftertaste. Lighter styled with restrained sweetness and a degree of elegance. 37.5% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Aromas of malted chocolate, toffeed nuts, cigarette tobacco, and delicate anise follow through on a soft entry to a dryish medium body with mocha and whipped cream notes. Finishes with a gentle buttery nutty toffee fade. A tasty dark rum for sipping or cocktails. 88 points (Highly Recommended) - tastings.com
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Bunnahabhain Moine Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLAND$129. 99Bottle$1559.88 DozenABV: 46.3%A limited edition, single batch Bunnah' from Master Distiller Ian MacMillan (not to be confused with another Bunnahabhain whisky of the same name which was from an Oloroso sherry cask). Non chill filtered and bottled at 46.3% Alc./Vol. for maximum flavour, expect an unusually smokey expression for this distillery “...refreshing with peat, smoke, iodine, diesel and sea air finishing long and smoky with tar and iodine”.
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Douglas Laing & Co. XOP Xtra Old Particular Highland Park 25 Year Old Single Cask Limited Edition Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND$799. 00Bottle$9588.00 DozenABV: 47.7%With the current official 25 year old approaching double the price, this looks to be very solid buying in the cask strength category. From a legendary island producer. Just 75 bottles were drawn from a refill hogshead at 47.7% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Dried fruits & polished oak on the nose - developing to charred wood, peat smoke and dark chocolate with a finish of spice, malt and Orkney sea spray.
- Maidenii Yuzu Vermouth (750ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 19%
After tapping into Australia's incredible botanical wealth of leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, spices and herbs, Maidenii are now borrowing Yuzu from Japan (grown in Victoria). The wine base here is Fiano from Heathcote, alongside some native citrus and eight botanicals, making for a great Summer aperitif, served on ice, with soda, or in cocktails. 19% Alc./Vol.
















































