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  2020 Chateau Palmer

  Margaux, Bordeaux, FRANCE

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  Cellar: 10 - 30 Years (2033-2053)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Chateau Palmer has been one of the most consistent and highly regarded wines in Bordeaux for many years, and also one with fantastic ageing potential. Situated in Margaux and covering 66 hectares, the vineyard is planted to 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. Soils here are a mix of gravel, clay, and sand. Interestingly their greatest parcel of land that is situated just behind the Chateau was not part of the property at the time of the 1855 classification, and explains in part why Palmer was only granted Third Growth status.

  Midnight black dark red heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. The wonderfully perfumed nose offers up intoxicating scents of violets, red currant, red cherry and earth which are complimented by graphite, subtle tobacco, dried herb and spicy cedar notes. Rich red to black currant and liquorice fruits flood the palate with great force yet the overwhelming feeling is one of grace and refinement. Earth, tobacco, dried herb, subtle black olive and spicy cedar elements are ingrained through the back half. A beautiful framework of muscular tannins lend firmness to a long, deeply layered finish that shows remarkable freshness and eloquence.
  Cellar 10-30 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  Aromas of raspberries, cassis and cherries mingle with hints of violets, raw cocoa and hints of truffle in a perfumed bouquet. The 2020 Palmer is a full-bodied, layered and seamless wine that's deep and concentrated, with a vibrant core of beautifully pure and perfumed fruit, lively acids and ultra-refined tannins. This suave but authoritative Palmer is one of the high points of the vintage. Drink 2027 - 2060.
  97 points
  William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 2023)

  The 2020 Palmer is exceptional. Soft, seamless and ample, the Grand Vin caresses the palate with stunning depth and intensity. Super-ripe black cherry, licorice, cloves, menthol and chocolate meld together in the glass. As always, Palmer is made from blocks on gravelly/clay soils (as opposed to the more gravelly/sandy soils for Alter Ego) which gives the wines the breadth and creaminess to match its exotic personality. There is a restrained exuberance here that is so appealing. Drink 2030-2060.
  98 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  Great aromas of blackcurrants, black truffles, blueberries, lead pencil and hints of cedar. Full-bodied and powerful with fantastic tannin backbone giving it great length and power. Muscular. Toned. Flexing. This needs time. Best after 2028.
  98 points
  James Suckling

  The flagship 2020 Château Palmer checks in as 48% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot that's aged one year in 50-60% new barrels before moving to foudre. It's another ripe, sexy, yet incredibly pure wine from this team offering loads of black and blue fruits, some iris flower, spice, iron, and obvious mineral nuances, full-bodied richness, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It's easily one of the most opulent, sexiest wines from the Médoc, and while it's already just about impossible to resist, it deserves 7-8 years of bottle age and will evolve for 40+ years.
  97 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  An irresistible wine from Palmer in 2020, sumptuous and voluptuous, open and appealing yet with all the elements so very carefully set in their place. Rich and evocative on the nose, dark and brooding with softly perfumed violet and rose aromas but it’s the texture that captivates on the palate with soft and seductive velvety tannins that immediately expand in the mouth giving power but also refinement. Mouthwatering and juicy but rich at the same time, so approachable you could drink this right now and just marvel in its nuance, structure and ease - and the oak integration is seamless. I love the liquorice bite and chalky sensation alongside vibrant black fruit though a sense of heat and menthol, liquorice freshness at the finish reminds you this is a serious wine that is built to last. This really carries the Margaux beauty and charm. A long life ahead but once opened this will disappear out of the bottle instantaneously. Drink 2028 - 2059.
  98 points
  Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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• Glendronach Port Wood Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  A follow up to the very successful 'Peated Port Wood'. This non peated version spent a finishing period in Portuguese port casks. It's not clear whether this is set to remain part of the core range. From what we can gather it's a limited edition that may not be repeated. Comes non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... The rose-gold tint of this natural-color whisky serves as a visual hint of its heavy port cask influence. Dominated on the nose by butterscotch and caramelized sugar, maple syrup, pralines, candied pecans, dates, and syrupy stewed plums. A silky but weighty palate revels in raspberry jam, raisin bread, semi-sweet chocolate, toasted nuts, dark sea-salt caramel, and gentle spice, concluding with a balanced finish of raspberry-dark chocolate squares, tobacco, and ginger. 46% Alc./Vol.
  91 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Susannah Skiver Barton (Spring 2021)

  "The nose shows as a sherry bomb with prunes, sultanas and a touch of rancio, along with warm cherry pie topped with vanilla ice cream. The palate is rich and waxy, with clover honey, berries, ginger chews, candied orange zest and spicy oak. The finish is warming and moderate in length with milk chocolate, fruitcake and peaches in syrup." 88 points - distiller.com

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  Glenlivet Spectra Single Malt Scotch Whisky Gift Pack (3 x 200ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 40%

  This clever and very contemporary presentation houses a limited-edition trio of single malts from Glenlivet, each offering a unique take on Glenlivet's signature silky and fruity style. Released without tasting notes, each gift box comes with a QR code that will take you to a secret website that explores the character and flavours of the three whiskies in the pack. Consists of 3 x 200ml bottles, all bottled at 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 43%

  Malt Master, Brian Kinsman starts the whisky in ex-bourbon casks but finishes it in charred new American Oak barrels supplied by The Kelvin Cooperage in Louisville, Kentucky. It promises the smooth sophistication of Scotland with a sweet Kentucky kick. Expect a rich and vibrant single malt with enough woody spice and vanilla character to win over die-hard Bourbon fans. 43% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... NOSE: Deep vibrant vanilla notes with hints of citrus, caramalised brown sugar and cinnamon. Baked apple and ripe summer fruits and balanced with the rich oaky aromas. TASTE: Beautifully rich and sweet with layers of creamy toffee, woody spices, candied orange peel and fresh toasted oak. FINISH: Long lasting with lingering sweetness.

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  Morrison Distillers Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 58.6%

  The Old Perth brand is a tribute to the city of Perth in Scotland. It was originally bottled in 1908 by the fiercely proud Perthshire family, the Thomsons who were Family Grocers. The label disappeared in the 1970s only to be resurrected in 2013 by independent bottlers, Morrison & Mackay, and now Morrisons. This cask strength variant includes a selection from distilleries in the Glenlivet Region of Speyside. Previous editions were said to employ malts from Glenfarclas, Blair Athol and Glentauchers, all matured in the three main sherry cask types: butts, puncheons and the smaller hogsheads, however the exact composition here isn't disclosed. A lower ABV sister bottling is also in the range. This one weighs in at 58.6% Alc./Vol.

  Tasting note: The nose is spicy, dry and vaguely fruit cakey. The palate is concentrated with a harmony of dried fruit and honeyed malt. A whisper of sulphur at mid palate? The oily, gingery kick adds length to the finish. Without distinctive flavour definition in any particular direction. A well balanced all-rounder. Non chill filtered. 58.6% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the bottlers... Delivering a robust, earthy palate with powerful ginger and cinnamon spice. This unadulterated whisky is bottled at Cask Strength to reveal full bodied aroma and texture.

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  Morrison Distillers Mac-Talla Mara Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 58.2%

  The Mac-Talla whiskies are a new NAS range from the indie bottler, 'Morrisons', otherwise known for their Càrn Mòr and Old Perth labels. The point of difference here is that they're entirely made up of Islay malts. The exact composition remains undisclosed. However, since the Morrison family has always had tight connections with the island and owned Bowmore for some time, rumours suggest the contents may well be sourced from that famous distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal. Handsomely presented in heavy-weight custom made bottles, the title Mac-Talla comes from the Scots Gaelic for ‘echo’.

  Tasting note: Reticent, developing with citrus, brine, oatmeal and earthy peat. A sweet, malty entry preludes an intense citrus drive; oily phenols build with a blast of white pepper. Ends ashy, hinting at menthol cigarettes and beach bonfire. The style here is coastal, dry, bracing. Very well composed. Thumbs up if peat and punch are your thing. Non chill filtered. 58.2% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... No age and no vintage this time, but they cranked up the volume. Colour: white wine. Nose: naked, raw, kilny. Visiting a malting plant while they're doing heavy peat. That's all this far. I mean, it's unusual to stumble upon a wee whisky that noses exactly like a handful of peated malted barley. With water: new tyres and plasticine for a wee while, then williams pears. Mouth (neat): this is crystal. Lemon, brine and raw peat. With water: pears chiming in yet again. So lemon, pear, brine and raw peat. Finish: ashes, sardines, lemon curd, passion fruits (bingo) and oysters. Mezcal in the aftertaste. Comments: immaculate and brilliant, very impressive. What's more, given that this ought to be very young, all batches should be pretty similar. A no-brainer, I'm almost floored. Almost. 88 points - whiskyfun.com

  Notes from the bottlers... A lot of peat on the nose, freshly burned campfire, with light citrus notes, the sweetness of quince and a bit of pepper. A lot of smoke and peat on the palate, then a nice malty sweetness and some fresh oak notes. Alcohol hardly noticeable. Medium finish, peat, malt candy and oak.

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  Morrison Distillers Old Perth The Original Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  The Old Perth brand is a tribute to the city of Perth in Scotland. It was originally bottled in 1908 by the fiercely proud Perthshire family, the Thomsons who were Family Grocers. The label disappeared in the 1970s only to be resurrected in 2013 by independent bottlers, Morrison & Mackay, and now Morrisons. Previous editions were said to employ malts from Glenfarclas, Blair Athol and Glentauchers, all matured in the three main sherry cask types: butts, puncheons and the smaller hogsheads, however the exact composition here isn't disclosed.

  Tasting note: Opens fresh and citrusy before dark chocolate and a subtle development of dried fruits add more familiar sherry character on the nose. Medium to full bodied with semi-sweet malt and hints of fruit cake. Lots of gingery spices warm up the finish. A light honey and dried fruit sweetness returns in the aftertaste. Call it moderately sherried. 46% Alc./Vol Non chill filtered.

  Notes from the bottlers... Sophisticated Sherry-sweet tones and subtle spice are the heart of this original malt, giving way to warm dried fruits and honeyed cloves.

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  Morrison Distillers Mac-Talla Terra Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  The Mac-Talla whiskies are a new NAS range from the indie bottler, 'Morrisons', otherwise known for their Càrn Mòr and Old Perth labels. The point of difference here is that they're entirely made up of Islay malts. The exact composition remains undisclosed. However, since the Morrison family has always had tight connections with the island and owned Bowmore for some time, rumours suggest the contents may well be sourced from that famous distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal. Handsomely presented in heavy-weight custom made bottles, the title Mac-Talla comes from the Scots Gaelic for ‘echo’.

  Tasting note: Bright gold. Presents a similar citrus edge to the 'Mac-Tara', only more malt and less peat. Balanced and accessible with the kind of deft, oily peating that just glosses over the barley. The result is something more nuanced and 'coastal' than simply smokey, without compromising depth or character. Salt'n'pepper tang kicks in at the finish. Ends with a touch of menthol and lanolin. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Citrus notes, smoky barley and fresh sea air. Palate: Clean woodsmoke, salty sea spray and a crisp, clean smoky finish. An absolute delight for any classic Islay whisky enthusiast.

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  Morris Rutherglen Muscat Barrel Finished Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

  Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 46%

  Former Springbank Master Distiller with Scotch Industry legend, Dr. Jim Swan kick off a new chapter in Morris's 160 year history.

  Founded in 1859 and best known for their award-winning fortified wines, Morris of Rutherglen are now making whisky. Given the company's access to high quality barrels, it makes sense. The family hasn't cut any corners since the inception of the project in 2016. Their dream team originally consisted of Master Distiller, John McDougall, a widely-respected whisky maker with experience at Balvenie, Laphroaig and Springbank. The late Dr Jim Swan, famous for his work with STR casks at Kavalan, Kilchoman et al, was also a key consultant and worked with McDougall on honing the barrel and toasting regimes. Currently, Darren Peck (ex-Diageo) is Head Distiller having worked under the tutelage of McDougall for the last five years.

  At the heart of the process is a restored hybrid copper pot and column still - none other than the original installed at Morris's in the early 1930s used for producing base spirits for fortified wines. High quality barley is sourced locally. Add a private cooperage and a warm/cool day/night maturation environment combined with reasonable sell prices and Morris are setting the standard high.

  The first releases include a 'Signature' label and a Muscat Barrel finished malt, initially matured in a combination of French and American oak x-wine barrels. Both entries were awarded gold medals at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (it should be noted that these were slightly higher abv variants for the US market). The recent SIP Awards in the US (May 2021) also recognised their quality, with the Signature being awarded Platinum, and the Muscat a Double Gold. For collectors, these first releases may carry some significance in years to come. For the Morris family, they mark a new chapter in a 160 year history.

  Tasting note: Deep topaz to brass gold. More expressive on the nose than the ‘Signature’ bottling, this adds some red berry wine character to the toasty malt, the aroma bearing a passing resemblance to lamingtons or berry tarts. Well-managed wine input creates a film of sweet dried fruits over the barley, coating the mouth and extending the finish. Powdery tannins and a spicy flourish check the sugars. Rounds off with medjool dates and a mild gingery warmth. Stays with you. Nicely done. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... A truly Australian whisky and in my mind the most important release from Morris, given the unique quality of Rutherglen muscat. This was the first whisky ever released by the brand and is still a huge winner in my book. For lovers of classic sherry-cask Scotch single malt, this is a must-have bottle if you want to support local, with waves of excellent oak and dried fruits erupting from the glass. Here, the beefy Morris spirit character is matched by the powerful sweetness of Muscat, but it’s a dance rather than a fight, each supporting the other to create remarkable complexity for such an inexpensive whisky. The palate is sweet and brilliantly integrated with precisely the right amount of oak to give it legs, and the 48% alcohol is perfect drinking strength. This whisky is an instant classic for both its uniquely Aussie flavour and quality. 95 points - Fred Siggins, James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

  Notes from the producers... COLOUR: Deep rich copper with reddish hues. NOSE: Rich with dates, figs and sweetness of dark molasses. PALATE: Well balanced and complex. Dried fig, sweet malt, vanilla and spices with creamy mouth feel. FINISH: Superb oak influence, lovely finish with satisfying after taste that lingers on the palate.

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  Method and Madness French Chestnut Finish Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

  IRELAND

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  ABV: 46%

  One from the Method & Madness series distilled at Midleton. These whiskeys are produced on a far smaller scale that the distillery's other flagships like Jameson and Redbreast with experimentation and innovation being primary. Other finishes include Acacia wood, Virgin Hungarian oak, Mulberry and cherry wood. This one's matured in Sherry & Bourbon barrels then finished in casks made of French Chestnut. 46% and un-chill filtered.

  Other reviews... Perfumy and earthy aromas dominate the nose: dried roses and orange peel, talcum powder, moss, sandalwood, granola, toast with honey. Flavors of toasted cedar, spruce, and moss, woven with spice and pecans, are juxtaposed with bright lemon, almond cream, orange blossom water, and rose petals. The finish is soft and savory, with lingering earthiness. A curious profile that dips and weaves, its character almost intangible, but ultimately in balance.
  92 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Susannah Skiver Barton (Spring 2021)

  ...Not sure if it is the perfect marriage, but certainly adds to the whiskey lexicon.
  88 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

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• El Dorado 25 Year Old Demerara Rum (750ml)

  GUYANA

  $999. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  This new iteration of El Dorado's vernerable 25 year old comes in an upgraded presentation box as well as bottled at a slightly higher ABV than the previous 40% release(s). Originally created to mark the turn of the millennium, it possesses a character to challenge the oldest cognacs. 43% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... [40% ABV bottling tasted] "Of course a demerara style rum of this age is going to be heavy and rich. However, there's an impressive finesse to it. Dark, roasty chocolate, molasses, brown sugar, caramel and espresso are cut with earthy walnut and bitter, smoky tobacco. This possesses more spice than the other expressions -with sprinklings of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and clove. If you're lucky enough to sip this, you're definitely doing something right in your life." 96 points - distiller.com

  "Well over 800 aged dark rums enjoyed and El Dorado 25 year is easily on my Top 10 list." [1986 release tasted] - rumratings.com

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  Coravin Screw Cap Standard 6 Pack

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  The Coravin Screw Cap allows wine lovers to pour their favorite screw cap wines with the Coravin Timeless Wine Preservation System, and then preserve them for up to three months. Made using a specially designed self-sealing silicone, each Screw Cap can be used for up to 50 insertions. Six Standard Screw Caps included, compatible with most screw cap bottles.

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  Morris Rutherglen Signature Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

  Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: Morris' Signature bottling is matured in the winery's award winning fortified wine barrels. Deep gold. Delicately aromatic, in the tradition of lighter Scotch blends - muesli, grain store, sprinklings of pepper and subtle dried fruit notes. Good mouthfeel and body at this lower strength with sweet, toasted cereals followed by choc ripple biscuit and lively spices. The aftertaste offers hints of dried fruit and toasted oak. Elegant and well balanced. Tastes mature beyond its years. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... COLOUR: Medium Gold. NOSE: Subtle aromas of grain combined with the complexity of caramel and marzipan. PALATE: Extremely well rounded with a pleasantly delicate mouth feel. FINISH: Long finish and refreshing after taste that lingers on the palate. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve Jamaica Rum (700ml)

  JAMAICA

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  ABV: 45%

  Worthy Park are one of a relatively small number of Caribbean distillers going against the grain of mass marketing and industrial scale production. Consisting of 10,000 acres in St. Catherine planted to more than twenty varietals, it's one of Jamaica's largest sugar cane plantations, yet its modern period of distilling only started in 2005. They were a sugar estate first and remain so to this day. The project started in the 1670s and initially made rum from 1741 up to 1962 when it ceased production due to market over supplies. Gifted by Oliver Cromwell to Lt. Francis Price for his service during the British capture of Jamaica from the Spanish in 1655, the Clarke family has been at the helm since 1918.

  Not surprisingly, a small portion of the sugar cane harvest remains dedicated to rum. The Estate utilises three different yeasts for fermentation including an isolated proprietary yeast taken from one of their sugarcane varieties. It means they're able to produce a varying number of marques, each with its own code based on ester count. Combined with a double retort all-copper pot still, Worthy Park boast control of the entire process. The result here is a blend of 100% copper pot-still rums aged from six to ten years in ex-bourbon casks. It promises another high quality all-natural addition to the ever expanding selection of Jamaican rums.

  Tasting note: Deep gold. Nicely weighted aromas waver from plump and borderline buttery to estery and exotic: Expands with pineapple pudding, dried mango and banana bread. Medium sweet, succulent and oily on entry. Mid palate is candied fruit to brown sugar-like, with impressive sweet/dry balance. Finishes super pure, satiny, faintly caney / grassy / funky with warming cinnamon and nutmeg. Light molasses and raw sugar through the aftertaste. An evocative, individual, unadultered style that's a cut above your average gold rum. 45% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... It’s rum brands like these that focus on and are open about every step of the production process that made me lean toward rum. At the same time, it’s the narrative-controlling bullshit from the big whisky brands that make me lose faith and interest in the whisky scene. Raw materials don’t matter? I guess so, if you’re only after efficiency. Downplaying fermentation? Maybe, if you only want to distill as much and as fast as you can, and let the casks “fix” as many weak spots as it can, and then let marketing do the rest. I often hear aged WP being called “whisky-like'... Thus, if one wants to get into Jamaican rum but is scared of the funk, I say that this, along with Appleton, is something a person should pursue. It’s not as funky as Hampden, which is, I think, the most beloved and popular Jamaican rum right now. That said, it’s quite different from the more easily accessible light rums like Bacardi and Havana Club. - malt-review.com

  Notes from the producers... A natural, light amber color; the nose is punchy with upfront aromas of light tobacco and toasted oak with spicy fruit – raisins and plums. With time light notes of vanilla become evident. On the mouth luscious and tropical fruits with a soft, buttery and almost creamy texture. Dry a slightly bitter, soft tannins are rounded out by toasted oak and nutmeg. A hint of black pepper finished off with a touch of ginger as it lingers with it’s soft, dry finish.

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  Larmandier-Bernier Longitude Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

  Champagne, FRANCE

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  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

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  The Larmandier-Bernier wines are marked by a feeling of textural intensity and vinous resonance that is quite distinctive. The wines are fermented in wood, mostly larger format foudre with some smaller barrels, with spontaneous fermentations and generally minimal handling. Dosage is on the low side. In recent years, the style here has shifted towards a greater focus on energy and tension than in the past, likely a reflection of a generational change being led by Pierre and Sophie Larmandier’s sons Arthur and Georges. The wines remain compelling.
  The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru is a powerful, ample wine. The Longitude builds beautifully in the glass, creamy and textured, with tons of resonance. Pear, white pepper, dried flowers, mint and chalk are all delineated in a Champagne that blends power and tension. This is all class. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: February, 2023.
  94 Points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous (November 2023)

  Scents of just ripe stone fruit, talc, faint honey and toast, a light caramel note too, all adding up to quite subtle and pretty. Creaminess in texture with very fine bead, vivacious and fresh-tasting with lovely salty-chalky feel very present through the wine and to the powdery, lightly puckering finish. Vinous in a way, gently savoury throughout, exceptionally long and runs with so much energy. Beautiful.
  95 Points
  Mike Bennie - The Wine Front (March 2020)

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• Ginetic Gin (700ml)

  FRANCE

  $110. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Distilled in Charentais stills at Distillerie des Moisans, Ginetic Gin includes juniper, Jamaican pepper, lemon peel, Spanish coriander, angelica and cinchona bark and offers notes of berries, herbs and spices. Enjoy it in a long drink. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Lady Ann Dry Gin (700ml)

  FRANCE

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Made from six herbs individually distilled. Expect aromas and flavours of citrus, juniper and black peppercorns. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  2019 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese

  Mosel, GERMANY

  $499. 00

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  ABV: 9%

  Closure: Stelvin

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  The 2019 Scharzhofberger Spätlese is brilliant, digitally precise and spicy on the clear, elegant, deep and terroir-typical nose with mango and papaya aromas. Tropical fruit aromas on the juicy, elegant, refined and seamless palate lead to a salty-piquant, mouth-watering and stimulating finish with great finesse and precision. This is Scharzhofberger at its very best and a Spätlese close to perfection! Tasted in April 2020.
  98 points
  Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

  Yes, this is a medium-sweet riesling, but the breathtaking spectrum of fruit aromas, from white peach through to mangosteen, renders this almost irrelevant. And this aromatic complexity carries effortlessly the very succulent yet finely etched palate through the lingering, smoky finish.
  96 points
  Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

  The 2019er Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese AP 06 was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar. It offers a gorgeous and superbly subtle nose made of elderflower, grapefruit zest, apricot, almond cream, and subtly floral elements. The balance of the wine on the palate is simply stunning. Delicately creamy and incredibly subtle honeyed flavors of fruits are lifted up by some beautifully ripe acidity. The wine leaves a gorgeously airy, yet intense and persistent feel of almond cream in the long and gorgeously subtle sense of smoky slate, floral elements, ripe fruits, and fine spices. This gorgeous sweet wine has the delicate exotic presence of an Auslese GK at other Estates, but the finesse and subtlety are firmly that of a Spätlese. What an amazing success!
  97 points
  Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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  78 Degrees Australian Whiskey (700ml)

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 44%

  When the team at Adelaide Hills Distillery set out to create a whisky, the aim was not to replicate but to innovate. Using unmalted barley complemented by six specialty malts (Biscuit, Supernova, Redback, Toffee, Crystal and Chocolate), they distilled it in a single-shot (husks included) using a hybrid pot and column still. It was finally influenced by a combination of 200L French & American oak wine casks. The result is a curious arrangement that's neither sweet nor dry. The nose is bready - or is it biscuity? Think Monte Carlos or flourless orange cake. The palate is medium bodied, silky and pure with low key spices, hinting at green barley, lemon butter, jaffas and orange pith through the finish. Unlike any other whisky we've tasted. 2000 bottles on offer. 44% Alc./Vol. Batch #2 tasted.

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• Deau Privilege Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

  $159. 99

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  Deau Cognac is located in Sireuil in the Cognac region and distilled at Les Moisans Distillery. 'Privilege' is an assembly of Fine Champagne, Borderies and Fins Bois terroirs cognacs. Summed up as "balanced and fruity", the cognac arrives in a gorgeous teardrop decanter. 40% Alc./vol.

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  2016 Woody Nook Limited Release Graciano

  Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $27. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Very deep black dark red colour with a bright dark red hue. Nosing offers up aromatics of dark cherries, black raspberries, liquorice, dusty cedar and spice. Bright red to dark fruits are underpinned by vibrant fresh acidity with some earth and spicy cedar elements also present. Slightly grippy tannins with a medium length finish that’s both lively and rustic.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2018 Yeringberg Marsanne Roussanne

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 12.5%

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  The de Pury family have been farming in the Yarra Valley since 1863. Once a famed vineyard in the 19th century, the demise of fine table wines saw production cease in 1921. Guill & Katherine de Pury decided to replant the vineyard in 1969, gradually starting to rebuild the reputation of this historic estate. Today it is helmed by Sandra de Pury, becoming the fourth-generation winemaker at Yeringberg. Produced from some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, the low-yielding vines result in wines of great age-ability and finesse.  

  A trap for the young player is to miss the extra ‘s’ in Roussanne.
  Nectarine, honey and mint, ginger and pink grapefruit. It’s bright, but fleshy, with a fine chalky texture, some straw-like character, tight citrus bite through white fruit, and a long and focussed finish. Top shelf. Lovely now, should age beautifully. Drink 2021 - 2030.
  94+ Points
  Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (December 2020)

  This is my pick of the Yeringberg whites from the 2018 vintage, as it holds such power and freshness in a composed and concentrated style. The two varieties align neatly with lemon and gently waxy tones on the nose and palate. Some fresh pear here, too. The structure is impressive. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
  94 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

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  2018 Yeringberg Cabernets

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $125. 00

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  ABV: 13.5%

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  The de Pury family have been farming in the Yarra Valley since 1863. Once a famed vineyard in the 19th century, the demise of fine table wines saw production cease in 1921. Guill & Katherine de Pury decided to replant the vineyard in 1969, gradually starting to rebuild the reputation of this historic estate. Today it is helmed by Sandra de Pury, becoming the fourth-generation winemaker at Yeringberg. Produced from some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, the low-yielding vines result in wines of great age-ability and finesse.  

  Other Reviews....
  A gentle Yeringberg, with its heady fragrance of mulberries, florals, cedary oak and the kitchen cupboard full of spices and herbs. So enticing. The palate is medium-bodied, with astonishingly fine, powdery tannins, finishing long and pure. As usual, an elegant wine that delights now and will do more so in a few years' time.
  Yeringberg Yeringberq, perhaps equally famous as Duran Duran, The The, and ‘Allo ‘Allo! Though I will say this only once. Drink by 2038.
  96 Points
  Jane Faulkner- Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

  This blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, petit verdot and malbec is in striking form in vintage 2018. Blackberries, cherries, blueberries and redder-toned fruit are set amid light, earthy notes, fresh leaves and woody spices. The elegant palate has medium body and is lead with fine, even tannins that carry bright red and blueberry flavors in a long, precise and detailed mode. Outstanding. Drink or hold for a decade or more. Screw cap.
  96 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

  Beautiful perfume of dried flowers, sweet tobacco and spice, blackcurrant and redcurrant, even almond meal. Dense and dark, with a smattering of dried herb, ripe cherry, crisp acidity, firm grainy tannin, and a distinctly ‘mineral’ and savoury finish of exemplary length. It’s a textbook example of superb Yarra Valley Cabernet. Drink 2023 - 2038+
  96 Points
  Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (December 2020)

  
  
  
  

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• 2018 Yeringberg Shiraz

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 14%

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  The de Pury family have been farming in the Yarra Valley since 1863. Once a famed vineyard in the 19th century, the demise of fine table wines saw production cease in 1921. Guill & Katherine de Pury decided to replant the vineyard in 1969, gradually starting to rebuild the reputation of this historic estate. Today it is helmed by Sandra de Pury, becoming the fourth-generation winemaker at Yeringberg. Produced from some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, the low-yielding vines result in wines of great age-ability and finesse.  

  A small amount of Viognier in the blend, along with 30% new oak.
  Highly perfumed, exotic notes of cracked pepper and spice, red and black fruit, and grilled meat. It’s medium-bodied, svelte and juicy, subtle kind of wine, but no shortage of flavour with the spice and mixed berries kind of thing. Tannin is fine with an emery board quality, perfume of jasmine and stone fruit carries the finish. Stylish. Better with a few more years in bottle, I’d say. Drink 2023 - 2029+
  93 Points
  Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (January 2021)

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  2015 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

  Tuscany, ITALY

  $450. 00

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  ABV: 15%

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  Fuligni gives us a truly special expression from this sunny and warm vintage. What I notice first in the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is the elegance of the aromas and those dusty, almost salty mineral notes of crushed limestone that frame the delicate fruit packed tight within. There are other distinctive aromas here, such as balsam herb, dried mint and powdered licorice root that add more layers to the bouquet. That layering continues to the palate where the wine excels on all fronts—balanced concentration, structure and freshness. This is a unique creation and a very precious wine. It is one of the stand outs of the year.
  98 points
  Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Dec 2020)

  This has a crazy nose of white truffles, wild berries, cherry blossoms, porcini mushrooms, earth, white pepper, sage, blueberries, cocoa and seashells. Full-bodied with such elegance and subtle power. Layered. Very fine, seamless tannins. Keeps going. Try after a year or two.
  100 points
  James Suckling

  It’s hard to put down a glass of the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. This youthfully restrained yet remarkably pretty wine trades power for undeniable elegance and refinement. It’s dark and moody at times, bright and focused on radiant fruits at others. Layer after layer of crushed black cherry, woodland herbs, autumnal spice, mint leaf, cedar box and earth resonate in the glass. Its silky textures coat all that they touch in a mix of dark red berries and salty minerals, turning dry and structured toward the close under an air of inner florals and earth tones. It will be some time before the 2015 is ready, but I hope to be able to revisit this when it is. Tasted twice with consistent results.
  95 points
  Eric Guido - Vinous

  This Brunello offers dark fruit flavors of black currant, blackberry, violet and iron. A steely line of tannins adds support and the supple texture ties it all together. Classy and complex, finishes with accents of tobacco and spice. Best from 2024 through 2045.
  96 points
  Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

  Aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, menthol and star anise form the nose of this full-bodied red. Combining structure and finesse, the palate delivers raspberry, licorice and vanilla before a coffee finish. A backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity keep it well balanced.
  96 points
  Kerin O’Keefe – Wine Enthusiast

  Fuligni’s Riserva embodies the spirit of its designation. Despite long ageing in large oak casks, it demands more time in bottle and should age gracefully for many years. It comes from the estate’s original Podere Cottimelli site in Montalcino’s northeast. Earthy chestnut and wet soil make way for hints of liquorice, lilac and allspice. Broad and expansive, it starts off with velvety tannins that build to a powdery mass, yet there's a lovely perfume that lifts the palate along with saline, stony nuances and citrussy acidity to finish.
  97 points
  Michaela Morris - Decanter

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• Beltion Classic Alchermes (700ml)

  ITALY

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  ABV: 15%

  Sought after by Italian foodies looking for that 'authentic' touch, Alchermes (or Alkermes) typically contains cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, cloves, cochineal and rose water. Brilliant red in colour, its gently spicy and rich aroma is traditionally used to enhance puddings and other desserts. 15% Alc./Vol.

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  Launceston Distillery Bourbon Cask Matured Cask Strength Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

  Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

  $220. 00

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  This cask strength release sees nine small, locally coopered American oak casks vatted together to create a light, engaging whisky.

  A previous batch was rated 94 points by Jim Murray, who simply commented, "I have to say chaps, this is jolly good!" Note: ABV will vary from batch to batch.

  Tasting note: [15ml sample Batch H17-18] The nose indicates some squeaky clean casks at play with deliciously fresh Bourbon notes transferred; Possibly, even a touch of rye-like spice is detectable through the vanilla and milk chocolate? Taste-wise, again, lots of Bourbon input; the wood almost dominating. Nipping spices ricochet around the mouth, but balances nicely at the creamy finish. Ends crisp and pure with gobstopper and late caramel. High quality American oak influenced malt. 61% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• Beltion Bagna Dolci (Gold) Benoro (200ml)

  ITALY

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  ABV: 11%

  For those who love to bake, Beltion's Bagna Benoro Gold provides a high quality flavouring to enhance the flavours of cakes, desserts and ice creams, already diluted to the right alcoholic strength for quick and simple use. Gluten free. 11% Alc./Vol.

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• Beltion Bagna Dolci Alchermes (200ml)

  ITALY

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  ABV: 11%

  For those who love to make home made cakes, Beltion's Alchermes offers a high quality liqueur, ready to use as a flavouring in cooking. It's already diluted to an appropriate ABV. Gluten free. 11% Alc./Vol.

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  The Observatory 20 Year Old Signature Series Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 40%

  A price/age ratio like this is rarely found. It's not stated where this was distilled, but we do know that it spent its two decades in bourbon casks, eventually being bottled for the Signature Series at 40% ABV. It promises lots of grain sweetness and creamy cask influence.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: White chocolate and summer berries, with lemon cheesecake. Palate: Pink marshmallow and dark chocolate, with creamy vanilla and buttered toast. Finish: Vanilla fudge and dusty cocoa.

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  Glenlivet Distillers Reserve Triple Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  Originally part of Glenlivet's Travel Retail series, the Triple Cask Matured Distiller's Reserve expression brings together whisky matured in three different types of cask - traditional casks, American white oak casks and ex-sherry casks. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Applewood Distillery Unico Mando Mandarine Liqueur (500ml)

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $38. 99

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  ABV: 20%

  The team at Unico Zelo have made a new liqueur using the Riverland's juiciest and biggest mandarins. 'Mando' is Unico’s second foray into sustainable spirits, which last saw them turn imperfect lemons into limoncello. Creators, Laura and Brendan Carter hand-peeled a tonne of imperfect dekopon mandarins, fruit that would otherwise been wasted for being too small or unsightly for consumers. Steeped in grape-based alcohol for six weeks with a final addition of Queensland sugar before bottling, it's recommended over ice or in a Spritz. 20% Alc./Vol.

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  2018 One Remarkable Barrel Bottling No. 2 Shiraz

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $74. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  From vines 120 years old, the resultant wine was matured for 24 months in a seasoned American oak puncheon barrel. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced dark plum and liquorice scents meld into some prominent vanillin oak, mocha, earth and spice notes. Flashy and opulent with a silky smooth texture, the palate features ripe dark plum, mocha and liquorice flavours over toasty vanillin oak, earth and spice. Velvety tannins with a sumptuous vanillin oak laden aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2017 Fonseca Vintage Port

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

  $199. 00

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  Cellar: 10 - 20 Years (2032-2042)

  ABV: 20%

  Closure: Cork

  Magnificent colour displaying an impenetrable inky black core with an equally dense hue. Still a touch reticent the nose slowly opens to reveal alluring liquorice and confectionary scents which meld into a mix of morello cherry, well integrated spirit and spice notes. Rich, luscious morello cherry and liquorice flavours are backed by rugged, muscly tannins which lend firmness and structure for the long haul. Marzipan, infusions of vanilla and spice ensue. Exceptionally intense and powerful it finishes long, dense and robust.
  Cellar 10-20+ years.
  Alc. 20%

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  The 2017 Vintage Port, not quite bottled when seen but the final blend, is a field blend (with typical grapes like Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca) aged for approximately 20 months in used French oak. It comes in with 98 grams of residual sugar, a little drier on paper than its Taylor sibling this year. Sappy and sensational in flavor and fruit, this seemingly has moderate tannins around the edges on first taste, velvety texture and a long finish. Despite the first impression of moderation, there is plenty of power here. As it got some aeration, it showed nothing but power and closed down fairly hard. The combination of great fruit and fine structure makes this a potentially great Fonseca, but right now it is obviously immature and not showing everything it has. I'd recommend some patience here.
  96-98 points
  Mark Squires - Wine Advocate (July 2019)

  Picking began at Quinta do Panascal on September 6, the two other quintas in Pinhão that form the 2017 Fonseca Vintage Port, Cruzeiro and Santo António picked on 10 and 17 September respectively. One of the deepest, most opaque color amongst the new Port alumni, it has one of the most backward, almost recalcitrant noses that demands a lot of aeration. It gradually opens to reveal blackberry, melted tar, thyme, clove and violet aromas that are well defined, if maybe just missing the same breeding as Taylor’s. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. This is fresh and detailed, a slightly more structured Fonseca than expected, quite strict at first with good grip and a lightly spiced, precise finish. Powerful and long on the aftertaste, you can feel this Fonseca 60 seconds after the wine has exited. It deserves 10-15 years in bottle. Excellent, but patience required. The most enigmatic of the 2017 Vintage Ports. Total production is 8,100 cases.
  95 points
  Neal Martin - Vinous

  Ripe and soft with loads of plummy, smoky and earthy character. Full body. Very sweet. Round and very soft textured. Flavorful finish. Drink in 2025 and onwards.
  95 points
  jamessuckling.com

  Dark and dense, with fig bread, baker's chocolate and tar notes leading off before the core flavors of plum, black currant and blackberry paste finally start to emerge. The wild, spirited finish shows cast iron, licorice snap and roasted alder elements, delivering a decidedly chewy feel. A big, old-school, throwback Port that will age at a glacial pace. Best from 2035 through 2060.
  97 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

  The wine's fine perfumed black plum fruits give a wonderful jammy character while bringing out a fresh edge. These are balanced by the dry core of this beautiful wine with its rich, generous tannins. It will all come together from 2030 in a very fine, integrated wine.
  98 points
  Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

  Already beautifully integrated, this is showing great purity and poise. It's open and in its first bloom of youth, with lovely aromatic red berry fruit and floral aromas, plus a touch of leafiness. It's soft and fleshy initially, seemingly not as big as its stablemate Taylor's - and not quite so deep in colour - though with dark chocolate concentration and mid-palate firmness. Lovely full, ripe tannins mass in the mouth, well defined, with fresh berry fruit remerging on the broad, expansive finish.
  95 points
  Richard Mayson - Decanter

  Deepest purple. Wild, perfectly ripe small black berries like elderberry but also the lush sweetness of ripe blackberries plus a stony, rocky edge and just a touch charry. Lush, plush and exotic on the palate, deep-pile, compact, smooth tannins, just enough freshness to balance the rich generosity. The finish is beautifully dry-tasting, the tannins melting on the long finish.
  17.5/20 points
  Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com

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• Hunter Laing & Co. Scarabus Specially Selected Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  Third generation indie bottlers and blenders, Hunter & Laing, originally created the Scarabus brand for the 2019 Feis Ile (Islay Festival of Music and Whisky). The name refers to a mystical area on the Isle of Islay, and the name dates back to 13th century, translating to “a rocky place” in Old Norse. This particular bottling carries no age statement (NAS) and the source is is not disclosed (other expressions are in the pipeline). It comes handsomely presented and bottled at 46% / non chill filtered with a flavour profile summed up as "A great all around Islay".

  Other reviews... ... showcasing a real skill for blending and if Compass Box were to release this – noting the branding and visual apparel is very much of their ilk – it’d be wrapped up in more nonsense than a Boris Johnson leadership campaign;... Thankfully, we have a common sense approach, delivering a worthwhile whisky and an affordable one. It shows what can be achieved with a little skill. Setting a fair price for the experience and not trying to fleece whisky drinkers. A welcome surprise and something to quell the overhyped passion many have for the Lagavulin 8-year-old. - malt-review.com

  Notes from the bottlers... Islay peat smoke and sea salt on the nose, followed by warming leather notes, stewed rhubarb and a wonderful vanilla sweetness in the mouth, leading to a rich lingering finish.

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  Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

  IRELAND

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  ABV: 43%

  Ranked number 14 in Whisky Advocate Magazine's 2020 Top 20.

  Tasting note: Located in the rural town of Drumshanbo, the Shed Distillery was founded in 2014 by PJ Rigney. Five Holstein pot stills (three for whiskey, two for gin), as well as two copper column stills are employed. One of the more anticipated Irish releases of the year, their single pot still whiskey is triple distilled from Irish barley and Irish Barra oats. Maturation takes place in a combination of x-Bourbon and x-Oloroso Sherry casks. Pale gold in colour, the aroma presents youthful but soft aromas of gobstopper, pear drops and dried fruits - in particular, apricots. A medium bodied, fruity, juicy, clean spirit that finishes creamy, genteel yet vibrant, showing pitch perfect sweet-dry balance and hints of Bounty bar through the aftertaste. Summery and delicious. 43% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... After decades of consolidation, Ireland is experiencing a craft whiskey renaissance. Founded in 2014, The Shed Distillery delivers the first whiskey from the western province of Connacht in over a century. Polished creamy sweetness and aromatic spices herald this striking dram, which has been triple-distilled and then matured in first-fill bourbon and oloroso sherry casks. Aromas of caramel, brioche, satsuma, and dried apricot draw you in, ushering in a luscious palate of pear, apple, and freewheeling spices bolstered by dried citrus, lime, and toasted coconut. Number 14 in the 2020 Top 20. 43% Alc./Vol.
  92 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Winter 2020)

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  Penderyn Portwood Single Malt Welsh Whisky (700ml)

  WALES

  $199. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  Note: Due to the gift box design these often arrive in to our store suffering from minor damage in transit. This is out of our control. When we dispatch to you we will re-pack to avoid further damage in transit but you should allow for possible scuffing/bruising or rips in the cardboard/handling marks.

  A big seller in France and one of the more full-bodied expressions Penderyn offers, this fruit'n'nut chocolate affair has a soft, rounded mouthfeel, light red berry character and a fresh, vibrant finish. A significant step up from the 41% bottlings, the extra ABV gives Penderyn a confident stride. It also demonstrates why they continue with Port maturations. The fruity wine influence clearly compliments the distillate's slightly tropical style. 46% Alc./Vol Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... Subtle, well-judged port cask influence integrates well with the Penderyn spirit to produce an entrancing whisky. Substantial aromas of chocolate, dried fruits, dates, cocoa, snuff, and a prickle of spices rise from the glass. There’s good weight in the mouth, with flavors of chocolate, gingersnap, dates, dried cranberry, forest honey, a supportive chorus of spices, and a heavenly finish of dark sweet fruits.
  91 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Winter 2019)

  Gold 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
  Gold 2019 Whiskies of the World (Best in Class)
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• Ardbeg 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  The newest, oldest whisky to join Ardbeg's core range is an impressively packaged 25 year old, an age statement not seen since the 'Lord of the Isles' bottlings over a decade ago. It's also the oldest permanent addition to the brand, distilled in the 1990s, and available in limited quantities due to its age and rarity. Readers should note that very little whisky was produced at the distillery in the middle '90s. Ardbeg’s production halted in 1981, then resumed in 1989 under Hiram Walker but remained at a low level until late 1996. Most Ardbeg enthusiasts will have tasted little from this distillery's 'quiet period'. Hence, this first edition represents a genuine slice of Islay history.

  Dr Bill Lumsden, Ardbeg’s chief whisky creator, comments: “After a quarter of a century in the cask, you’d be forgiven for imagining that Ardbeg 25 Years Old would have lost some of the hallmark smoky punch. I can assure you it hasn’t.... And yet there’s also a remarkable complexity and elegance to this whisky that I find utterly captivating. It’s unmistakably Ardbeg, but unlike any Ardbeg you’ve tasted before.”

  Strikingly presented in a gun metal coloured bottle, Ardbeg 25 comes housed in a case featuring a modern metallic take on the classic Ardbeg knotwork, symbolic of the untamed complexity of this extraordinary whisky.

  Notes from Ardbeg... smoked cream, peppermint, toffee, fennel and pine resin on the nose, leading to a ‘vibrant, hot peppery mouthfeel’ with flavours of sherbet lemon, carbolic soap and tar, creamy toffee, aniseed and chilli pepper. The finish is said to be long, mellow and lingering, with cream, fudge and antiseptic notes. Non chill filtered. 46% Alc./Vol.

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• Warenghem Distillery Armorik Sherry Cask Single Malt French Whisky (700ml)

  Brittany, FRANCE

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  ABV: 46%

  A fairly youthful, entry level malt in the Armorik core range, aged in old Oloroso sherry casks. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... We had tried a 'sherry finish' at 40% vol. back in 2012 that was still a bit hesitant, but I know there's been big progress since back then, generally speaking. Colour: light gold. Nose: nice and cakey, I'd even dare mention kouign amann, that wonderful Breton cake that's shock-full of butter and caramel. Other than that, we have the usual walnut cake, which I always love, raisins, honey and dried figs. It's perfect easy sherry, and full-maturation this time. Mouth: very good, classic easier sherry indeed, with a little more citrus on the palate, marmalade, vanilla, honey… Nothing to throw away here, on the contrary, we're in the same league as that of the younger sherried Scottish malts. The well-reputed ones. Finish: rather long, a little tenser, fruitier, with some mandarine liqueur (Mandarine Napoléon) plus honey and fudge. Comments: works very well. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

  Notes from the producers... NOSE: Intense, very fine and elegant, subtly influenced by the sherry. The delicacy of vanilla and citrus is revealed with a touch of mint and dried fruit. MOUTH: Nicely balanced and well rounded, with notes of crème brûlée, plums and roasted almonds. FINISH: Light vanilla aroma, warm from the sherry, spicy.

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  Nadeson Collis Inception

  Henty, Victoria,

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  ABV: 12.5%

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  This has been something that Ray Nadeson, vigneron at Lethbridge, Geelong, has been working on quietly for 13-plus-years. Under some pressure, people asking for the stuff that is, Ray decided to take the wine from a home consumption drink and onto the market. October 2019 is the disgorgement (the first commercial one). Around 75% (chardonnay) is 2017 material that has been in barrel and 25% comes from material blended from a solera (which has chardonnay with pinot noir and pinot meunier dating back to 2003). Fruit comes from Drumborg, Henty. An impressive suite of new sparkling Australian wine.
  Really full, textural and rich sparkling with honey, toast, nutty and very strong saline characters rolling around. Vinous in a way, but full-bodied, a touch of sherbetty lift and light white vinegar tang, a funky kind of fizz with lots of personality, vivacious feel and gentle bubbles. Lots of complexity and interest here. Drink 2020 - 2024.
  93 points
  Mike Bennie – The Wine Front (February 2020)

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  2018 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $199. 00

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  ABV: 14.5%

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  The final blend of the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau will include 60% to 65% Grenache, 15% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, with the remainder Cinsault. Boasting complex scents of roses, black tea, raspberries and cherries on the nose, it follows that up with a full-bodied palate that's silky and airy in texture yet flavorful and tremendously long on the finish. It fits perfectly with the Brunier's stated goal of pursuing elegance.
  94-96 points
  Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

  Traditionally dominated by clairette (45%) and grenache blanc (30%), then roussanne and bourboulenc. The vines average 50+ years and there’s a very restrained nose with dialed-back white-pear and chalk aromas with dried flowers, too. The palate has a super fresh, zippy feel and a long, juicy and attractive core of fresh, salty minerals. The balance is innate and very fluid.
  96 points
  jamessuckling.com

  The flagship of this great estate is the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape and it could quite possibly be one of the longest lived wines in the 2018 vintage, which in general, is a charming, forward vintage geared for consumption in the first decade of life. Revealing a more ruby, almost translucent color as well as a great perfume of wild strawberries, blackberries, Asian spices, peppery garrigue, and flowers, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a building, undeniable sense of minerality, plenty of mid-palate depth, and enough tannins to warrant 2-3 years or bottle age. It has the more upfront, expressive style of the vintage yet my money is on this evolving for 15-20 years.
  94 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

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• Licor 43 Horchata Liqueur (700ml)

  SPAIN

  $49. 99

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  $599.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 16%

  A deliciously light, creamy Spanish liqueur inspired by the traditional horchata recipe from Valencia and infused with the original Licor 43. Expect delicately sweet Mediterranean flavours layered with tiger nut (one of the earliest domesticated tubers, highly prized in ancient Egypt) as well as spice and citrus. It's also dairy free and vegan. 16% Alc./Vol.

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  Monopole Heidsieck & Co Blue Top Brut Champagne

  Champagne, FRANCE

  $69. 99

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  $839.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)

  ABV: 12%

  Closure: Cork

  Fine satiny white mousse overlays a pale straw coloured base that has pale gold tinged edges and a steady stream of fine bubbles flowing through it. Aromas of pear and toast meld with citrus and yeast lees like notes. Rich vanillin pear, dried honey and toast flavours are framed by a creamy textural feel with elements of yeast lees and baked apple lying underneath. Dry crisp finish with a full yet refreshing aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 12%

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• G.E. Massenez Creme de Framboise (Raspberry) Liqueur (700ml)

  Alsace, FRANCE

  $59. 99

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  $719.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 20%

  Historically, the raspberry has been a much prized delicacy, captured here in this verstatile liqueur from Massenez. Uncompromising on quality, G.E. Massenez is today universally acclaimed for his 'eaux de vie' (fruit brandies) as well as his crème liqueurs. The company has won many awards at international exhibitions. 20% Alc./Vol.

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  Glen Scotia Campbeltown Harbour Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

  $84. 99

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  $1019.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Other reviews... ...A degree of depth is supplied by the most delicate smokiness...89.5 points
  - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

  ...This is lightly peated Glen Scotia matured in bourbon casks apparently. Colour: gold. Nose: there is indeed peat. A rather medical and coastal style that seems to be emblematic of these lightly peated Scotias. I get salty butter, hot cross buns, smoked grains, cereals, hot wash and a wee glimmer of fruits underneath - things like ripe melon and citrons. Rather impressive I have to say. Mouth: rather simple with these notes of smoked hay, straw, raw barley, roast potato, grass, olive oil and a few stray bits of lemon peel. Perhaps some beach pebbles and dried rosemary as well. Unusual but rather fun. Finish: surprisingly good length. Smoked oatmeal, oatcakes, cereals, soot and crushed seashells. Comments: This humble little Glen Scotia is really quite charming. If they gave it an age statement of 5 or 8 years old it would add a further notch of class I think. But, as it is, it’s an easy an quaffable youngster that feels refreshingly un-doctored by active oak. 82 points - whiskyfun.com

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• G.E. Massenez Creme de Banane (Banana) Liqueur (700ml)

  Alsace, FRANCE

  $64. 99

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  $779.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 20%

  The word “Crème” is applied to liqueurs to denote the predominant flavour of that particular drink and usually, a higher than normal sugar content. Flavour wise, Banana liqueurs fall some where between decadent, dessert styles and slightly drier versions, sometimes with added vanilla or other herbs and spices. Expect this to be on the sweeter side. 20% Alc./Vol.

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• 1971 Castarede Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $499. 00

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  $5988.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Founded in 1832, Castarede is the oldest still operating in Armagnac. The armagnac is produced at Chateau de Maniban, situated in the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region just to the south of Mauleon - d’Armagnac. Under the guidance of six generations of the family, the house makes available vintage and non-vintage Armagnacs distilled primarily between 1900-2000, sourcing fruit from throughout the Bas Armagnac region. Notes for the 1971 describe "A very smooth and agreeable armagnac, with a generous aromas." 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Champagne Brut

  Champagne, FRANCE

  $160. 00

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  $1920.00 Dozen

  Minimum 6 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)

  ABV: 12%

  Closure: Cork

  A lacy mousse shows good hold over a salmon pink coloured base that has a very persistent stream of tiny bubbles flowing through it. Delicate raspberry, winter strawberry and toast scents overlay yeast lees and a chalky minerality. The racy palate features light peach, water melon and winter strawberry flavour which are married to subtle toast nuances. Dry chalky finish with crisp acidity and a sculptured medium length aftertaste that’s fine and elegant.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 12%

  Other Reviews….
  Fragrant wafts of smoke and spice accent the steeped raspberry and mandarin orange peel flavors of this tightly meshed rosé Champagne, which is backed by a vivid spine of mouthwatering acidity and is silky on the palate, with hints of dried herb, licorice and toasted almond playing on the finish. Drink now through 2025.
  93 points
  Wine Spectator

  Laurent Perrier first released this rosé in 1968, well before it became fashionable to have a pink-hued Champagne in the portfolio. 100% Pinot Noir is sourced from both the north and south sectors of the Montagne de Reims sub-region, and famously draws its colour from skin contact rather than the more usual addition of red wine. It has striking freshness on the nose, bags of pure, zippy strawberry and raspberry fruit flavours, and satisfying vivacity. It's beautifully balanced with a long finish, and calls for a carpaccio of raw salmon.
  92 points
  Decanter

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