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  2021 L’Artiste Rose

  Languedoc, FRANCE

  $24. 99

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  $299.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2022-2023)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Made from a blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Cabernet. Translucent salmon colour with a watery hue. Fragrant raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate aromas fill the nostrils with some wet stone notes also evident. Scrumptious raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate fruits overlay a back drop of water melon and wet stone characters. Excellent concentration with a beautifully shaped textural feel. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a long supple aftertaste.
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  Alc. 12.5%

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• Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - Older Bottling

  Fife, SCOTLAND

  $350. 00

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  $4200.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
  
  Johnnie Walker XR 21 YO is an exclusive blend inspired by the handwritten notes of Sir Alexander Walker, the grandson of founder Johnnie Walker. Sourced from the exclusive reserve of aged casks, including those of the now silent Brora distillery, the whisky has been allowed to age for twenty-one years, achieving a smooth, deep blend - the depth and intensity of aged oak, the subtle notes of vanilla, the sweet hint of golden honey and a very smooth finish.

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• 2007 Dumangin Glenrothes Batch 008 Single Cask 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $250. 00

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  $3000.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 46%

  A youthful Glenrothes double barelled by Dumangin in their trademark Ratafia cask selection. Disgorged in 2020, No.T-131 yielded 344 bottles at 46% Alc./Vol.

  Gilles Dumangin returned to the family Domain in 2000 after studying in London. A small wine merchant, not far from Harrods had introduced him to a Tain L'Hermitage finished single malt. It was love at first taste. Gilles was inspired to create his own delicately tannic 'Ratafias Champenois' (a fortified wine made with Champagne must and Champagne based spirits) using second-fill barrels from the Côtes-du-Rhône Septentrionales (x-Syrah). He now applies the same principles to single cask whiskies - this time with a Champagne twist, using the same barrels that aged his Ratafia Champenois.

  The Dumangin whiskies follow in the footsteps of French pioneers like Michel Couvreur - only there's another layer of expertise bought to the table. While Gilles clearly has a 'magic touch' when it comes to selecting and maturing world class singles and grains, he isn't just a buyer and bottler. He's an acclaimed winemaker applying his know-how. Whiskies arrive in Champagne to complete their maturation in 228 litre barriques in the cellars at Chigny-les-Roses. The Ratafia finishing gives them a distinctive signature: a subtle yet delicious, creamy, fruity twist unique to Champagne.

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  DS Tayman Glen Elgin 12 Year Old Syrah Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $129. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  One of the first times we've come across a Glen Elgin with a red wine finish. It arrives as part of DS Tayman's colourfully presented "Syrah Editions" that sees secondary maturations in first-fill barrels that previously held Syrah wine (shiraz). 385 bottles are on offer. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Malty cereal & summer fruit sweetness, dusted with icing sugar. Palate: Cotton wool softness, with plums. Some grape seed tannins with a trace of anise. Finish: Medium and well balanced with spicy wood punches and a raspberry jam overlay.

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  DS Tayman Caol Ila 12 Year Old Syrah Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  Caol Ila is usually a good match for red wine, with Gordon & Macphails sought-after Hermitage wood series proving the point. In this case, the medium to heavily-peated Islay was first matured in a hogshead and then finished in a first-fill x-Syrah (shiraz) barrel with an outturn of 320 bottles. 46% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

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  Arran Machrie Moor 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Isle of Arran, SCOTLAND

  Reduced from $149.99

  $129. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  Note: The Machrie Moor range 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 dents and scratches to the metal tins.

  Arran ten year old now comes with a puff of smoke: It's the newly presented Machrie Moor matured for a decade in first-fill bourbon casks, and the third in a series of light to medium peated styles offered by the distillery. Described as a bit of a chameleon that changes in the glass, it is something like a Port Charlotte only with less smoke and more fruit - or perhaps more like a Campbeltowner? The nose delivers what the label suggests - peat, only in a dry, non-confrontational manner that becomes more polite and fruity after air contact. The most likeable thing about this whisky is the twist on the palate. Expecting something peaty, instead you get a delicious fruit-salad; the juiciness of the malt makes for a sweet, succulent finish before leaving you with an oily, warming, brine and pepper tang. Nice coastal vibe. We're heading towards Springbank rather than Laphroaig. Tasted from a 30ml sample. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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  2015 Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Chateau Chalon (620ml)

  Jura, FRANCE

  $320. 00

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  $3840.00 Dozen

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  Closure: Cork

  Stéphane Tissot is a tireless and vigorous promoter of individual sites and natural wines. He brings technological experience from his work in Australia and South Africa, and combines this with his ruthless yield reduction philosophy and very serious 'small batch' winemaking which is carried out as naturally as possible. Tissot plants mostly on clay and limestone, all sites are farmed biodynamically and yields are kept low, averaging only 30 h/l per hectare. Ferments are allowed to commence naturally and the still wines are bottled without filtration and little or no SO2 is added across the board. Vibrancy and fruit presence is a signature across all his wines. Given Stéphane is constantly experimenting and obsessively seeking improvements; he is at the forefront of the Jura revolution and produces terroir-driven wines of depth, intensity, interest and undeniable quality.

  The low-yielding biodynamic Savagnin grapes for these Vin Jaunes are hand-picked and the juice fermented in steel tanks. The mostly clay soils give wines of higher acidity (whereas limestone gives less acidity and more minerality), and strong backbone. After the primary fermentation the wine is part-filled (around 85%) into old barrels (228 lt. usually) and a 'flor' yeast veil or 'voile' develops on the surface of the wine, protecting it from oxidation and adding complex aromas and flavours to the wine. The barrels are stored in a cool but 'airy' cellar (not underground) for around 6-7 years so the dryer atmosphere causes the evaporation of water and therefore concentration of flavours and reduction of the wine volume. In fact, usually only 620ml. (the size of a Vin Jaune bottle) remains from a litre. This is very expensive wine to make, as not only is there a huge volume loss, but often some barrels need to be culled.

  Chateau Chalon is no doubt the greatest site in the Jura for making Vin Jaune, the Grand Cru if you will, and produces wines with a touch more finesse than the other single site Vin Jaune in this collection.

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  2015 Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Arbois Vin Jaune En Spois (620ml)

  Jura, FRANCE

  $255. 00

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  $3060.00 Dozen

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  Stéphane Tissot is a tireless and vigorous promoter of individual sites and natural wines. He brings technological experience from his work in Australia and South Africa, and combines this with his ruthless yield reduction philosophy and very serious 'small batch' winemaking which is carried out as naturally as possible. Tissot plants mostly on clay and limestone, all sites are farmed biodynamically and yields are kept low, averaging only 30 h/l per hectare. Ferments are allowed to commence naturally and the still wines are bottled without filtration and little or no SO2 is added across the board. Vibrancy and fruit presence is a signature across all his wines. Given Stéphane is constantly experimenting and obsessively seeking improvements; he is at the forefront of the Jura revolution and produces terroir-driven wines of depth, intensity, interest and undeniable quality.

  The low-yielding biodynamic Savagnin grapes for these Vin Jaunes are hand-picked and the juice fermented in steel tanks. The mostly clay soils give wines of higher acidity (whereas limestone gives less acidity and more minerality), and strong backbone. After the primary fermentation the wine is part-filled (around 85%) into old barrels (228 lt. usually) and a 'flor' yeast veil or 'voile' develops on the surface of the wine, protecting it from oxidation and adding complex aromas and flavours to the wine. The barrels are stored in a cool but 'airy' cellar (not underground) for around 6-7 years so the dryer atmosphere causes the evaporation of water and therefore concentration of flavours and reduction of the wine volume. In fact, usually only 620ml. (the size of a Vin Jaune bottle) remains from a litre. This is very expensive wine to make, as not only is there a huge volume loss, but often some barrels need to be culled.

  The En Spois plot is at the top of the slope on clay and Triassic blue marls, along with some limestone influence, planted between 1993 and 2000. Given the youth of the vines and the exposed plot, the Vin Jaune from here is often elegant and approachable, and a great introduction to these fantastic single site wines.

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• 2015 Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Arbois Vin Jaune Les Bruyeres (620ml)

  Jura, FRANCE

  $290. 00

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  $3480.00 Dozen

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  Stéphane Tissot is a tireless and vigorous promoter of individual sites and natural wines. He brings technological experience from his work in Australia and South Africa, and combines this with his ruthless yield reduction philosophy and very serious 'small batch' winemaking which is carried out as naturally as possible. Tissot plants mostly on clay and limestone, all sites are farmed biodynamically and yields are kept low, averaging only 30 h/l per hectare. Ferments are allowed to commence naturally and the still wines are bottled without filtration and little or no SO2 is added across the board. Vibrancy and fruit presence is a signature across all his wines. Given Stéphane is constantly experimenting and obsessively seeking improvements; he is at the forefront of the Jura revolution and produces terroir-driven wines of depth, intensity, interest and undeniable quality.

  The low-yielding biodynamic Savagnin grapes for these Vin Jaunes are hand-picked and the juice fermented in steel tanks. The mostly clay soils give wines of higher acidity (whereas limestone gives less acidity and more minerality), and strong backbone. After the primary fermentation the wine is part-filled (around 85%) into old barrels (228 lt. usually) and a 'flor' yeast veil or 'voile' develops on the surface of the wine, protecting it from oxidation and adding complex aromas and flavours to the wine. The barrels are stored in a cool but 'airy' cellar (not underground) for around 6-7 years so the dryer atmosphere causes the evaporation of water and therefore concentration of flavours and reduction of the wine volume. In fact, usually only 620ml. (the size of a Vin Jaune bottle) remains from a litre. This is very expensive wine to make, as not only is there a huge volume loss, but often some barrels need to be culled.

  Les Bruyères is single south facing Arbois site planted on Triassic clay soils, with a rich vein of blue marl running through it. While the site is one of the warmest Stephane works with, the wines from here tend to maintain a firm backbone of structure and salinity that ensures harmony on the finish.

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  2015 Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Arbois Vin Jaune La Vasee (620ml)

  Jura, FRANCE

  $290. 00

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  $3480.00 Dozen

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  Stéphane Tissot is a tireless and vigorous promoter of individual sites and natural wines. He brings technological experience from his work in Australia and South Africa, and combines this with his ruthless yield reduction philosophy and very serious 'small batch' winemaking which is carried out as naturally as possible. Tissot plants mostly on clay and limestone, all sites are farmed biodynamically and yields are kept low, averaging only 30 h/l per hectare. Ferments are allowed to commence naturally and the still wines are bottled without filtration and little or no SO2 is added across the board. Vibrancy and fruit presence is a signature across all his wines. Given Stéphane is constantly experimenting and obsessively seeking improvements; he is at the forefront of the Jura revolution and produces terroir-driven wines of depth, intensity, interest and undeniable quality.

  The low-yielding biodynamic Savagnin grapes for these Vin Jaunes are hand-picked and the juice fermented in steel tanks. The mostly clay soils give wines of higher acidity (whereas limestone gives less acidity and more minerality), and strong backbone. After the primary fermentation the wine is part-filled (around 85%) into old barrels (228 lt. usually) and a 'flor' yeast veil or 'voile' develops on the surface of the wine, protecting it from oxidation and adding complex aromas and flavours to the wine. The barrels are stored in a cool but 'airy' cellar (not underground) for around 6-7 years so the dryer atmosphere causes the evaporation of water and therefore concentration of flavours and reduction of the wine volume. In fact, usually only 620ml. (the size of a Vin Jaune bottle) remains from a litre. This is very expensive wine to make, as not only is there a huge volume loss, but often some barrels need to be culled.

  La Vasee hails from a site with clay soil and a cooler northerly exposure. Vines here are the oldest Stéphane works with, and the wines display more saline and briny acidity, elegant spice, iodine, and Islay malt whisky character.

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  2015 Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Arbois Vin Jaune La Mailloche (620ml)

  Jura, FRANCE

  $290. 00

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  $3480.00 Dozen

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  Stéphane Tissot is a tireless and vigorous promoter of individual sites and natural wines. He brings technological experience from his work in Australia and South Africa, and combines this with his ruthless yield reduction philosophy and very serious 'small batch' winemaking which is carried out as naturally as possible. Tissot plants mostly on clay and limestone, all sites are farmed biodynamically and yields are kept low, averaging only 30 h/l per hectare. Ferments are allowed to commence naturally and the still wines are bottled without filtration and little or no SO2 is added across the board. Vibrancy and fruit presence is a signature across all his wines. Given Stéphane is constantly experimenting and obsessively seeking improvements; he is at the forefront of the Jura revolution and produces terroir-driven wines of depth, intensity, interest and undeniable quality.

  The low-yielding biodynamic Savagnin grapes for these Vin Jaunes are hand-picked and the juice fermented in steel tanks. The mostly clay soils give wines of higher acidity (whereas limestone gives less acidity and more minerality), and strong backbone. After the primary fermentation the wine is part-filled (around 85%) into old barrels (228 lt. usually) and a 'flor' yeast veil or 'voile' develops on the surface of the wine, protecting it from oxidation and adding complex aromas and flavours to the wine. The barrels are stored in a cool but 'airy' cellar (not underground) for around 6-7 years so the dryer atmosphere causes the evaporation of water and therefore concentration of flavours and reduction of the wine volume. In fact, usually only 620ml. (the size of a Vin Jaune bottle) remains from a litre. This is very expensive wine to make, as not only is there a huge volume loss, but often some barrels need to be culled.

  La Mailloche has a gentle east aspect and very degraded soils of Liassic clay. Another wine with good firmness and seductive weight with some nice bitterness.

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  2018 Georges Laval Les Chenes Brut Nature Champagne

  Champagne, FRANCE

  $550. 00

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  $6600.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Cork

  While the Laval family has been growing vines for four generations, it was not until 1971 that Georges Laval began producing estate-bottled Champagne. Now under the direction of George's son Vincent, this is one of the great under the radar properties in the region. Laval’s vineyard holdings comprise just 2.5 hectares, most in the premier cru village of Cumières. Across the seven parcels the average vine age is over 30 years, with the oldest vines of the estate over 70 years of age. Organic viticulture has been practiced since 1971, and despite the challenges of this approach in Champagne, they are now certified by Ecocert. Laval’s wines are harvested ripe and almost never chaptalized, and fermentation takes place in barrel, with indigenous yeasts. The wines are bottled late, usually about ten months after the harvest, and they are neither fined, filtered nor cold-stabilized.

  Les Chenes is Vincent Laval's dense and powerful 100% Chardonnay cuvée from a lieu-dit of the same name, made only in exceptional years. After harvesting fully ripe grapes, the wine spends around 10 months in barrel before another 4 years in bottle prior to disgorgement with zero dosage.

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  2017 Georges Laval Les Hautes Chevres Brut Nature Champagne

  Champagne, FRANCE

  $550. 00

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  $6600.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 12%

  Closure: Cork

  While the Laval family has been growing vines for four generations, it was not until 1971 that Georges Laval began producing estate-bottled Champagne. Now under the direction of George's son Vincent, this is one of the great under the radar properties in the region. Laval’s vineyard holdings comprise just 2.5 hectares, most in the premier cru village of Cumières. Across the seven parcels the average vine age is over 30 years, with the oldest vines of the estate over 70 years of age. Organic viticulture has been practiced since 1971, and despite the challenges of this approach in Champagne, they are now certified by Ecocert. Laval’s wines are harvested ripe and almost never chaptalized, and fermentation takes place in barrel, with indigenous yeasts. The wines are bottled late, usually about ten months after the harvest, and they are neither fined, filtered nor cold-stabilized.

  Les Hautes Chevres is a tiny selection of old vine Pinot Meunier planted in 1930, 1947, 1965, and 1971. Unfortunately the 1930 parcel needed to be replaced following the 2014 harvest, yet these are still some of the oldest Meunier vines in the area. Situated at the top of the slope within the Cumieres vineyard, this tiny parcel sits on a layer of fine clay over a firm limestone bedrock base, and produces Meunier with a rich and multi-dimensional profile, further heightened as the wine ages in bottle. This micro-cuvée is one of the rarest and most sought after in the region. Bottled with zero dosage.

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  Vincent Laval (Georges Laval) Brut Nature Champagne Rose

  Champagne, FRANCE

  $485. 00

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  $5820.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 12%

  Closure: Cork

  While the Laval family has been growing vines for four generations, it was not until 1971 that Georges Laval began producing estate-bottled Champagne. Now under the direction of George's son Vincent, this is one of the great under the radar properties in the region. Laval’s vineyard holdings comprise just 2.5 hectares, most in the premier cru village of Cumières. Across the seven parcels the average vine age is over 30 years, with the oldest vines of the estate over 70 years of age. Organic viticulture has been practiced since 1971, and despite the challenges of this approach in Champagne, they are now certified by Ecocert. Laval’s wines are harvested ripe and almost never chaptalized, and fermentation takes place in barrel, with indigenous yeasts. The wines are bottled late, usually about ten months after the harvest, and they are neither fined, filtered nor cold-stabilized.

  Vincent produces one of the most singular expressions of Rosé Champagne, very much in the style of red Burgundy with bubbles. A rough split of 50/50 Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are picked as whole bunches and carefully crushed by foot with a healthy amount of skin contact leading to a bold, vibrant red colour. Expect a rich, layered, and unquestionable detailed rosé unlike anything else you will have encountered.

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  Risky Business Prosecco

  King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $21. 99

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  ABV: 10.5%

  Closure: Crown Seal

  A buoyant fluffy white mousse subsides to reveal a pale straw coloured base that has a steady stream of bubbles coursing through it. Distinct pear and ripe apple scents jump out of the glass with some quince and sherbet like notes also evident. Light and airy across the palate pear, green apple and citrus flavours overlay a delicate baked bread background. Vivid acidity leads into a mouth-wateringly fresh aftertaste.
  Alc. 10.5%
  
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  Risky Business has been sourcing prosecco from the King Valley for nearly 10 years. There's an enviable consistency to style. It's seen here from the bright, just-cut green apple and citrus summery scents through to the utterly delicious lemon sorbet crunch and bubbly zing on the palate. And dry ... prosecco looks so good when it's dry and clean-cut.
  95 points
  Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  Cadenheads Original Collection Heaven Hill 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

  $199. 99

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  "...super good! More grasses and herbs, even mosses, green spices, citrus peel… Not sure all that is very 'bourbon', but I really like this development. " - whiskyfun.com

  An American with a traditional sweetness that carries on consistently through the dram in the form of fruit notes. The finish reminded the Cadenhead's tasting panel of a piña colada cocktail. Even from a tiny sample, aromas billow from the glass, mixing up tinned peaches with vanilla gobstopper and Bounty bar. Eminently sipable with a nice fruity-oak-corn sweetness, the finish is nutty and riddled with sweet wood shavings followed by late cinnamon and coconut. Doing what any good indie should do, Cadenheads have bottled a whiskey that takes you off the beaten track. Aficionados should have fun comparing it against mainstream styles. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... It's good that those very distinguished people at Cadenhead's would have made it clear that this was ex-bourbon barrel. You never know… Colour: straw. Nose: it's almost as if this was matured in fresh oak for only two or three years and then re-racked in refill. Soft vanillas, brioches and sponge cakes, barley syrup (yes), nougat and popcorn, perhaps tangerines… Mouth: super good! More grasses and herbs, even mosses, green spices, citrus peel… Not sure all that is very 'bourbon', but I really like this development. Goes towards cinnamon and soft peppers then, which was more expected, naturally. Finish: rather long, a tad oakier. Nice green fruits, green plums, rhubarb… Comments: a bourbon that's gone a little towards Scotch, you could almost call it a malty bourbon. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Coconut, strawberry laces, leather. Flavour: Almonds, dark chocolate, pineapple. Finish: Dry. Kiwi fruit, piña colada.

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• Doppelganger Aperitivo (700ml)

  London, UNITED KINGDOM

  $54. 99

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  ABV: 20%

  With a label design inspired by house music, this deep ruby-red apertivo starts with hints of citrus and aromatic roots on the nose and follows with a bitter-sweet palate led by citrus and rosella (hibiscus), underlaid by earthy and herbaceous flavours. Try it in a Brit Spritz served with elderflower cordial, strawberries and topped with champagne. Also ideal in a Negroni. 20% Alc./Vol.

  Silver Medal at the 2022 ISWC Awards.

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  2021 Unico Zelo Pipedream Nero d’Avola

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $29. 99

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  $359.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2022-2024)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Deep black dark red core with a bright purple red hue. Spicy aromas of raspberry juice and red liquorice mix with earth and peppered herb notes. Juicy and bright the palate is layered with fresh raspberry and red liquorice fruits which sit over an earthy graphite and peppered herb like back drop. Tangy acidity with a stony like feel to the tannins. Fresh, expressive red fruited conclusion.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  2018 Domaine des Grandes Esperances La Naine Rouge

  Touraine, Loire Valley, FRANCE

  $44. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Produced from Pinot Noir. Deep dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Spicy sour and dark cherry aromas mix with stalk, earth and dried herb notes. Light in body the palate features bright red to dark cherry fruits over earthy dried clove characters and spicy black olives. Lively acidity with slightly grainy tannins and a savoury conclusion that has a distinct earthiness running through it.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  Fifty/50 Cask Aged Gin (500ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 50%

  A gin with a difference, and a claim to be the oldest gin in the world. That's not hard to believe when you learn half of it's aged in casks for twenty years. The spirit was originally sourced by the House of MacDuff, a company run by mother-and-son team, Jane and Iain MacDuff in Renfrew - a small town just outside Glasgow. Back then, the gin category was relatively slow. Being curious distillers they wondered what a spell in oak might achieve. That turned out to be a lengthy experiment indeed. For the first decade, virgin casks infused sweet vanilla, ginger and strong oak flavours. For the second decade, ex whisky barrels were employed. These allowed the wood to slowly impart greater depth, however the juniper dominant note typical of unaged gins subsided. To revive the botanicals, the liquid was blended with fresh London Dry at a ratio of 1-1. Following several experiments, the result captures the best of both worlds: New & old, deep & fresh. It looks like whisky, but the keynotes of gin come through strongly: Lavender potpourri, chamomile tea, distant peppercorns and cough lozenges repeat in a full-throttle attack. The creamy middle is rounded off by suggestions of orange zest, crushed pine needles, lemon chutney and light vanilla. With tongue tingling peppers to match the botanicals and oak, Fifty/50 is no gin for beginners, and more of a Winter treat than a Summer time refresher. Or if you prefer whisky, this may even swing you into another category. Other ingredients include coriander, cassia bark, cinnamon, angelica, orris root, liquorice, lemon and sweet orange peel. Batches are limited to around 2000 bespoke barrel-shaped bottles. 50% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews...  because no-one has aged gin for twenty years, what does it taste like? Is it really like nothing I’ve ever tasted before? The answer is: absolutely. Although it looks more whisky than gin, it’s the opposite on the nose. It has that whisky complexity, yet also that hit of juniper and other aromas you associate more with gin. There’s a vanilla sweetness to it as well, with some oakiness and fresh citrus. It definitely makes you think: ‘Wow, what is this?’ On the palate the juniper is less evident, but the vanilla sweetness is emphasised by some caramel flavours too. The citrus is still there as well. On the nose it’s more like a gin, on the palate more like a whisky, and even reminded me of tequila. It’s super-smooth and warming going down, with a sweet aftertaste. So yes, it isn’t like anything I’ve ever tasted before, and it’ll be a long time before I taste anything like it again, I’m sure. - traveldistilled.com

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  2007 House of MacDuff The Golden Cask Invergordon 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $149. 99

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  ABV: 63.8%

  Relatively young, assertive, but not aggressive and just starting to pick up sweetness. Light vanillas, creamy soda, cereals, cinnamon and white pepper come through on the nose. More mature in the mouth. Plump and rounded. Borderline buttery through the middle with oils adding an unctuous texture, balanced against the oak and late spices. Buxom and out of the ordinary for grain at this age. 63.8% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered. 258 bottles from an x-Bourbon hogshead.

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  2010 House of MacDuff The Golden Cask Tullibardine 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $129. 99

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  ABV: 55.9%

  A feminine, middle-weight Highlander with a slightly floral edge. The aromas include poached orchard fruits (apples, pears), whipped cream, cinnamon and oak shavings, all echoed in the mouth. Biscuity malt runs into a lightly honeyed, waxy, warming finish with late fruity dark chocolate. A crowd pleaser, though none the worse for that. Can take a dash of water to further soften the edges, but it's not essential. 55.9% Alc./Vol. 233 bottles from a Bourbon barrel. Non chill filtered.

  John McDougall is something of an industry legend, consulting to famous names like Aultmore, Glenfiddich, Kilchoman and Springbank. He has been instrumental in the MacDuff family securing whiskies to bottle under their own brand name, ‘Golden Casks'. Previous to that, The House of MacDuff  were primarily dealing with miniatures and ‘micro’ bottles, earning them a place in the Guinness Book of Records for "The Smallest Bottle of Whisky in the World”.  With a customs approved duty free warehouse, they now market their own casks - which is how they met McDougall.  Since then, he's continued to consult, helping to choose stand-out barrels and deciding when to bottle. MacDuff now concentrate on building their own brands rather than working for clients. We were so enamoured with many of their selections, we decided shipping these was obligatory. Like several other indies, they focus on x-Bourbon maturations giving the whiskies a full showing with no interference from secondary finishings. Instead, each distillery’s character is presented in high definition giving you a fabulous range of grains and malts to choose from at direct import prices.

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  2006 House of MacDuff The Golden Cask Cameronbridge 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Lowlands, SCOTLAND

  $149. 99

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  A teenager grain with a richness beyond its years. Sweetly scented woods, ginger, pine chips and vanilla develop on the nose, followed by a wave of vanilla wafers, dried peach, dates and caramel fudge on the palate. Bold and Bourbony, the juicy finish is long and textural, climaxing with lively spices and a succulent oily-grain character. Hints of pineapple pudding too. Precocious, with the personality of a corn-heavy Kentuckian or Irish pot still. 59.7% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered. 283 bottles from an ex-Bourbon barrel.

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• 2017 Chateau de Beauregard Pouilly-Fuisse La Marechaude

  Burgundy, FRANCE

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  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Frederic Burrier and his family own the historic Chateau de Beauregard and the small but equally important Chateau du Clos, both based in Pouilly, along with half ownership of Domaine de la Rochette based in Milly-Lamartine. Frederic is a staunch supporter of the wines of Pouilly, and led the commission into the possibility of premier crus for appellation. Winemaking is very traditional, and while he has tried newer methods and equipment, Frederic prefers the results he gets by crushing the grapes prior to using his Vaslin hydraulic press. As of 2020 vintage, many of the plots worked in Pouilly are now classified as premier cru.

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  Moderate wood sets off notes of exotic aromas that include pineapple, lychee, melon and touches of both white and yellow-fleshed fruit. The dense, powerful and serious medium weight flavors possess an opulent mouth feel before culminating in noticeably warm finish. This is borderline over-the-top and while it's impressive in its fashion, it's a bit too full-on for me. Drink 2022+.
  89 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

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  Christian Drouin VSOP Calvados (700ml)

  Normandy, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  Also referred to as 'Pale & Dry' Drouin's VSOP lands at a minimum of four years old. Produced from Pays d'Auge fruit with a portion aged in small 225 litre x-wine casks, plus a number of x-fortified wine casks, it's described as a crisp, focused and appetising Calvados showing lovely balance and persistence. Expect notes of sweet cider, baked apples, gingerbread, vanilla and cinnamon with a supple, generous palate and an apply finish. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Lush notes of salted butterscotch, maple and pear play against a drying core of oak; more fruit comes through on the finish. Relatively full-bodied, with a buttery, palate-coating feel. 90 points - wineenthusiast.com

  ...Ripe, dripping baked apple with flecks of delectably musty golden pear on the nose lead into a heavenly calvados. Bountiful apple charm from the lightness of its blossoms to the astringency of its skin and everything in between. Graceful aging imparts just enough vanilla and caramel to encapsulate this classic of the category. 92 points - Excellent / highly recommended, Ultimate spirits challenge, USA (2019)

  "Exuding warm spice, lightly caramelized sugar, and fresh apple peel, Christian Drouin VSOP Calvados checks all the classic cider brandy boxes and more. Sweet baked pear, cardamom, and warming butter round out the middle, with faint licorice and clove on the end balancing out what is otherwise a jubilantly hedonistic flavor profile." 94 points - distiller.com

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  Selkie Batch No.003 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml)

  SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 50%

  The myth of the Selkie originates from the Scottish Northern Isles. Therianthropes who can shape shift from seal to human by shedding their seal pelt, the bottlers felt the Selkie imagery with its 'blend' of man and animal fit the bill well for a blended malt brand. This batch contains a combination of peated Highland malts, predominantly from ex-bourbon casks. The peat is salient enough to conclude that Ardmore must be a key component, however that gives ground to a nutty/fruity Speyside character. At 50% it's one of the heftier examples going around with no shortage of flavour, creamy enough to enjoy straight, although the peppery spices don't give up, and you have to be partial to a bit of wood smoke. The finish unfolds with cocoa and gingerbread, ending on an attractively saline / coastal note. Non chill filtered.

  Notes from the bottlers... blond in colour with some smoke, vanilla & marzipan on the nose. Understated peat with good body and a long satisfying and sweet finish.

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• Morrison Distillers Old Perth 12 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  Named for the city of Perth in Scotland, the Old Perth blends have a history dating back to the early 20th century when Peter Thompson, a grocer from Perth, started to create his own whiskies which proved to be popular. Eventually, the lights went out for Old Perth in the early 1970s. Almost half a century later, the brand was resurrected by independent bottlers, Morrison & Mackay, and now Morrisons. The range consists of four different expressions, all of which have matured in sherry casks. The latest and oldest to date is this deeply coloured twelve year old. According to the back label, sherry-sweet stewed fruits and spicy orange marmalade give this vibrant blended malt a beautifully balanced flavour with a warm, lasting finish. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• G.E. Massenez Liqueur de Fruits de la Passion (Passionfruit) Liqueur (500ml)

  Alsace, FRANCE

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  ABV: 20%

  The Passion fruit was first discovered in South America, during the colonisation by Spanish missionaries in the 1500s. They noticed the amazing flowers of the fruit in the jungle. Nobody knows exactly why it became known as the Passion fruit. Was it because the crown-like flower reminded people of the thorn bush of Christ's Passion? Or because of its supposed qualities as an aphrodisiac?

  Uncompromising on quality, G.E. Massenez is today universally acclaimed for his 'eaux de vie' (fruit brandies) such as wild Rasperry and Williams Pear as well as his crème liqueurs. The company has won many awards at international exhibitions. 20% Alc./Vol.

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• Mother of Pearl Vodka of the Sea (700ml)

  AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 40%

  Co-Founders, Nic Hancock and Nicola Thompson-Hancock are offering a new premium vodka inspired by Australia’s pristine waters, blending coastal minerality with a smooth, creamy finish. Australian-owned, with marketing aimed at female drinkers, unlike most vodkas that are crafted from grain, potatoes or corn, Mother of Pearl employs Pinot Gris grapes from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula and South Australia’s Limestone Coast. Fruit is picked late off the vine and distilled through a multi-level process with a unique filtration method that creates less heat on the palate. Its soft, neutral style results in a great base for a wide range of cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Creamy nose with toffee, chocolate and apple sweetness. Lemon candy, mint and jelly on the palate with hints of white pepper. Silver medal - IWSC 2022 Awards.

  ...Rich, aromatic nose with sage, wheat and earthy notes. Smooth, crisp palate with notes of cream, ripe cherries and liquorice. Sweet core notes with hints of nuts and a very short finish. Silver Medal - London Spirits Competition 2022

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  Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Sherry Cask Reserve Irish Whiskey (1000ml)

  County Antrim, IRELAND

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  ABV: 40%

  Released in 2022 and exclusive to travel retail, 80/20 blends Bushmills Single Malt finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks with 20% Irish grain whiskey. The PX casks impart rich, dried fruit and caramelized raisin notes characteristic of the legendary sweet wine. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... Colour: Amber Gold Nose: Big, bold aromas of rich fruitcake and intense sherry sweetness deriving from the Pedro Ximenez casks Palate: Soft and silky mouthfeel with a distinctive toasted nut character, hints of allspice and a punch of ripe peaches Finish: The intricate alliance of the complexity of the PX sherry cask and the smoothness of the spirit results in countless layers of flavour in a long and lingering finish.

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  2024 Best’s Great Western Riesling - Last Stocks

  Great Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 11%

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  The Grampians region in Australia is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Nestled within this picturesque setting lies a hidden gem for wine enthusiasts – Grampians Riesling. With its distinctive characteristics and a flavor profile that captivates the senses, this exceptional wine varietal has gained recognition both locally and internationally. Below we will take you on a journey through the world of Grampians Riesling, exploring its unique attributes, winemaking techniques, and the unparalleled pleasure it brings to every sip.

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  Aromas of lemon peel, lime leaves, grapefruit, Asian pears and talcum powder. The palate is light-bodied with pure and focused acidity and a tense mouthfeel that gives a generous and tightly wound finish. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
  94 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

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• Inspirited Bitters Convict Aromatic Bitters (250ml)

  AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 46%

  Based on an old convict’s recipe, Convict Bitters is hand-crafted in Australia using native botanicals. From the nuttiness of Roasted Wattleseed and citrus notes of Lemon Myrtle to the spice and fruitiness of Tasmanian Pepperberry, it provides an intricate product that brings a bright spice to the classic Lemon Lime and Bitters and gives your favourite spirit-based cocktails added depth and complexity. Apart from the uniquely Australian ingredients, it also includes Angelica Root, Cinchona Bark, Gentian Root, Bergamot Orange Peel, Herbs, Spices, Seeds and Berries. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition.

  Trophy - Best in Category - Melbourne Royal Distilled Spirits Awards

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• The Lark Distillery Para 50 Rare Cask Release Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml + 100ml)

  Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

  $699. 00

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  ABV: 51%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
  
  This release of Lark's Rare Cask 50 series, finished in a 50-year-old barrel that once held Seppeltsfield Para Vintage Tawny Port. “The Para Tawny casks were complex but very intense, so to avoid dominating the carefully-curated spirit we slowly finished the whisky in two casks over four batches”, says Lark founder Bill Lark, who went on the describe the result as “...impossibly long and luxurious, perfect for those intimate fireside chats with friends that extend well into the early hours of the morning”.

  Each bottle of the PARA50 come with a copper medallion that has been handcrafted from a decommissioned Lark copper pot still, which was also the case with the Rare Casks Series’ first release. Like its predecessor, the PARA50 is complemented by a 100ml bottle of the same whisky, so collectors who still want to sip the rare malt at their leisure don’t actually need to open the 700ml bottle. 900 were produced.

  
  

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• Christian Drouin XO Calvados (700ml)

  Normandy, FRANCE

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  ABV: 42%

  Other reviews... For their XO product, Drouin incorporates a portion of ex-cognac casks into the usual mix, otherwise dominated by ex-Bordeaux barrels. The youngest spirit in this bottle is eight years old, but it includes some far older stocks as well. The influence of cognac and sherry casks here is almost unmistakable, but adds a welcome aromatic signature. The nutty, saline and sea-breeze character form a nice counterpoint to the dense, vivid, ripe apple component. This has clearly gained depth and complexity with age, but it has not fallen into the trap of becoming too oxidative or overwhelmed by wood. 90 points - distiller.com

  Notes from the producers... offers a harmonious nose mixing baked apples, almond and spice hints. The mouth is supple, soft and well developed. Fruity at first it evolves towards vanilla and woodier notes.

  Score 90+, Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge.

  Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirit Competition (USA) 2019

  Drouin Calvados began rather unintentionally. Christian Drouin Sr., grandfather to the current head of the company, purchased a country house in the Pays d'Auge area of Normandy in 1960. The house sat on a farm with an apple orchard and Drouin Sr. harvested the apples on his estate in hopes of seeing a return. He was disappointed to find that the price for apples was so low that he wouldn't even recoup harvesting expenses, so he held onto his fruit and sought an alternative solution. His friend, Pierre Pivet, had a mobile still and would travel to various farms to distill cider into calvados. He agreed to advise Drouin on pressing his apples into cider and distilling the cider into calvados, teaching him the art from start to finish. Thanks to Pivet, even the earliest bottlings from the company were of a consistent and high quality. For the next twenty years, Drouin dived headfirst into the distillation process, before putting eux-de-vie aside for aging. Ever since, the family business has continued to blossom with his grandson, Guillaume now at the forefront of production and business management.

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  Elements of Islay Sherry Cask Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $150. 00

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  ABV: 54.5%

  We're used to seeing the Elements series in 500ml formats. This bottling upgrades drinkers to 700ml. It's part of a new core trilogy of blended malts introduced in 2022 (the others are 'Cask Edit' and 'Bourbon Cask'). Matured in first-fill and refill sherry butts and hogsheads and combining whiskies from the north and south of Islay before bottling at a hearty strength, components are kept secret, but just looking at the bottle tells you everything you need; there are the expected aromas of sweet peat reek, joined by raisin cake, prunes, dried orange peel and baking spice, followed by a massive flavour drive that adds lanolin, walnut brownies, maritime salinity and chimney soot. Chilli-infused dark chocolate, smokey dates and trace iodine finish off this impressive blending effort that also comes non chill-filtered. 54.5% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Nose: obviously more sherried, with a rather dry profile on tobacco leaves, dark chocolate and Lapsang tea. Cigar boxes and hints of black peppercorns. Quite aromatic. Mouth: again more on the dark and dry side of the spectrum. Plenty of leafy notes, liqourice, dark chocolate and dried orange peels. A lot of sweet pepper, hints of seashells and a gingery edge. Rather sooty. Finish: really long, with dry smoke, dark chocolate, tobacco and a hint of muscovado sugar. - whiskynotes.be

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: The lingering scent of tobacco remains in an empty sandalwood cigar box. Arbroath smokie sits alongside aromatic notes of lemon oil, ginger root and a hint of menthol. Palate: Rich and unctuous. Dark-chocolate-dipped candied orange slices and chunks of crystalised stem ginger. Muscovado sugar syrup provides a sticky, dark drizzle over date-studded ginger cake. Sweet smoke and dried autumn fruits sit in the background. Finish: Treacle toffee and smoky black tea, sweetened by dark brown sugar. A long, sweet, rich and spicy finish.

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  1999 Darroze Domaine Pouteou Cask Strength Bas Armagnac (200ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 48.5%

  Notes from the producers... Bottled after 21 years in oak. Golden color with darker tints. A very nice nose, pleasant with ripe and crystalized fruity flavors (prune, fig, quince), toffee and dried fruits (almonds, nuts). On the palate, tannins are round. We feel again some fruity flavors (prune, fig) and spicy (pepper, nutmeg, cloves). Long in the palate. Undiluted and with nothing added. 48.5% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... [August 2019 bottling tasted] The nose is fruity, juicy, racy and offers elegance as well as a small tension. It reveals notes of clementine, lemon and small notes of peach associated with fine touches of juicy apple, slight hints of dried zest, dried white flowers as well as very discreet hints of cloves, gray pepper, spices and an imperceptible hint of hazelnut. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine juicy / acidulous frame, a good definition, elegance, gourmandize, freshness, a good definition as well as a beautiful grain. On the palate this Armagnac expresses notes of juicy / ripe clementine, juicy / ripe lemon and small notes of vine peach associated with fine touches of juicy / ripe green apple, quenette, lemon flowers as well as discreet hints of caramelization, pepper, a subtle hint of Bourbon vanilla and an imperceptible hint of cigar." 93-94 points -  VertdeVin

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  23rd Street Classic Ouzo (700ml)

  Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 37%

  A nice option for a drier-style Ouzo, this copper pot distilled spirit is lightly sweetened with cane sugar before filtering for clarity. The nose conjures dry, earthy, caraway and fennel-like aromas reminiscent of Aquavit. Flavours are medium-sweet with juicy aniseed and fennel through the mid-palate, fading with liquorice strap, hints of caraway and cleansing spirit heat. Match it with appetisers like chargrilled seafood and saganaki. 37% Alc./Vol.

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  El Toro Blanco Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

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  ABV: 38%

  A budget-friendly Blanco. Frail aromas hint at dried herbs, peppercorns and distant wood smoke with light, breezy agave flavours of brine, green olives, roast capsicum and white pepper. The finish is brisk and medium-fresh. Enough definition to enjoy straight, but the price is right for cocktails. 38% Alc./Vol.

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  2019 Badiola Las Parcelas Rioja

  Rioja, SPAIN

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2026-2027)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  From vineyards with an average age of around 50 years old approximately a quarter of this wine was aged in new French oak barriques for a period of 6 months.

  Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. A mix of new leather and graphite like notes greet the nostrils. Peppered meats, sour cherry and fresh herb notes ensue. Medium bodied with a bright tangy like feel, a mix of spicy sour to dark cherry fruits are followed by some earth, leather and peppered meat characters. Chewy tannins with a bright aftertaste of moderate length.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  Bleasdale Blanc de Blancs

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 12%

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  Pours with a well formed mousse that subsides to reveal a very pale straw coloured base with greenish tinged edges. Ample flow of tiny bubbles. Peach and pear aromas intermix with some apple, quince, sherbet and subtle lees notes. Vivid pear, apple and citrus fruits are sculptured by crisp acidity with some sherbet characters extending through the back half. The finish dry and racy yet airy in its feel.
  Alc. 12%

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  Maison Francaise Malbec Rose

  Pays d'Oc, FRANCE

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  Cellar: Drink now (2022)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Translucent salmon pink in colour. Spicy cherry and dried clove like aromas overlay slate notes. Making a supple entry the palate features cherry and spicy peach fruits infused with dried clove. Dry slatey earth like finish with brisk acidity and a smoky clove like aftertaste.
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  Alc. 12.5%

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• Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Batch 4

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $499. 00

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  ABV: 46.2%

  Released in early 2022 but only recently landed in Australia, the highly allocated Traigh Bhan Batch TB/04-07.03.2003/22.CG continues a running theme, with a lengthy maturation in a combination of American oak and oloroso sherry casks - although the proportion of the latter is slightly increased in this edition. Bottled in much smaller quantities than the rest of the core range "under a full moon", as noted on the front label, it arrives non chill filtered at 46.2% Alc./Vol.

  Traigh Bhan is now firmly in collector-land. Consequently, few tasting notes are available. If you're looking to add to your collection or just want to find out what well-aged Ardbeg tastes like, don't hesitate on this offer. For those new to the label, the name is a reference to the local Traigh Bhan beach on Islay, which is known as the 'Singing Sands'. Each batch is intended to be slightly different from the last due to minor changes in cask selection. Expect rich wood smoke and menthol alongside bolder flavours of cayenne pepper and aniseed.

  Notes from the producers... NOSE: On the nose, rising aromas of herbal pine and fennel flow into sharp notes of citrusy lime sorbet and medicinal lozenge, while eucalyptus and saddle soap follow on the breeze. A splash of water releases a cascade of hazelnut, sweet vanilla, and currants, before rich minted chocolate brings the nose to a close. TASTE: An intense wave of wood smoke crashes over the palate, leaving ripples of decadent dark chocolate and ground coffee in its wake. Sweeter notes of lemon curd and peanut brittle cut through the swell to reveal delicate hints of creamy raisin fudge and hazelnut. The allure of this rare dram continues with suggestions of more medicinal, spicy notes. Menthol, fresh lemongrass, aniseed, clove and white pepper emerge from rich, smoky depths. FINISH: Sweet and peat collide with creamy vanilla fudge, dark cocoa powder, and a warm, woody clove tingle. A sharp, intense, and satisfyingly long finish.

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• Glasgow Gin (700ml)

  Glasgow, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 43.3%

  Launched in 2017 and featuring the iconic Wellington statue on the bottle, Glasgow gin has become a hit with locals and gin-lovers alike. In order to capture the distinctive Glasgow character, the creators knew it had to be bold and cheeky but also have a soft and sweet side: Consequently, the light and fruity base is a quadruple-distilled pure grain spirit made from 100% wheat while the botanical selection includes juniper, coriander seeds, angelica root, lemon and orange peel, cassia bark, ground nutmeg, cinnamon bark, orris root and elderberries. The result is a fun, fresh and fruity, gin with a surprisingly soft sweetness and sherbety finish. Try it with with a slice of pear or twist of lime. 43.3% Alc./Vol.

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  Plantation Isle of Fiji Rum (700ml)

  FIJI

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  ABV: 40%

  From the pristine lagoons to the lush jungles, Plantation Isle of Fiji is an ode to the beauty of the Fiji Islands. Molasses-based and made using both pot and column stills at the Fiji Distillery, including local Fijian sugar cane, the liquid was first aged in the tropical climate in bourbon casks for three years, then sailed to the southwest of France for twelve months finishing in French oak. This double ageing method paired with Fijian know-how creates a rum with warm notes of exotic fruits and raisins. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... Color : Gold. Nose : Intense, it starts on molasses, pear and varnish. It then becomes fruitier and spicier on apple, banana and gooseberry, also nutmeg and vanilla with a hint of smoke. Palate : Rich and round, it follows the nose with vanilla fudge, honey, ginger and fruity notes of prune and coconut. Finish : Very long on dried banana, bourbon and allspice. Empty glass : Molasses, oak and allspice.

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  Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023

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  Condition note: This is a genuine, second-hand copy that was previously used in-store as a reference for whisky reviews. It is not in perfect condition and may show signs of general wear consistent with use.
  
  This is the most comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide to the world’s whiskies ever produced. Honest, forthright and proudly independent, Jim Murray has, for this 20th edition, tasted and rated over 750 new whiskies, despite the restrictions of Covid-19. This edition has a strong emphasis on North American releases. 384 pages. Paperback.

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  2021 Clemens Busch Marienburg Riesling Spatlese

  Mosel, GERMANY

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  ABV: 7.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Clemens and Rita Busch are one of the pioneering organic, and now biodynamic, producers working in Germany. As the fifth generation winemaker at this estate, Clemens stopped using herbicides in 1976, then in 1984 he and wife Rita converted to organics. They were among the first in Germany to commit to organic viticulture and led the movement establishing an association of organic growers in 1986. The estate converted to biodynamics entirely in 2005, earning certifications from the EU and Respekt-Biodyn.

  Based in Pünderich, almost all of the vines they work are on the slopes of the Marienburg, and unique for the Mosel, feature parcels planted on the three main colours of slate; blue, red, and grey. In the winery Clemens works with wild yeasts, and ferments mostly in very old 1000-litre barrels. Nothing is added to the wines at any stage, apart from a touch of sulphur at bottling. Most of the wines at the Busch estate are vinified dry, and they are rich, complex and often powerful. They age very beautifully, gaining in complexity and texture. However, the sweet and noble sweet wines from the estate are also impressive, ranking among the finest wines made anywhere on the Mosel.

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  The 2021 Marienburg Spätlese is pure, bright and flinty on the reductive but fruit-intense and concentrated nose. Round, refined and elegant on the palate, this is a refined and saline, very delicate and stimulating Spätlese with a pure and salivating finish. It's young but digestible due to a rather moderate dose of sulfur. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in July 2022. Drink 2026 - 2050.
  93 points
  Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2022)

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  2020 Clemens Busch Marienburg Vom Blauen Schiefer Riesling

  Mosel, GERMANY

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 11.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Clemens and Rita Busch are one of the pioneering organic, and now biodynamic, producers working in Germany. As the fifth generation winemaker at this estate, Clemens stopped using herbicides in 1976, then in 1984 he and wife Rita converted to organics. They were among the first in Germany to commit to organic viticulture and led the movement establishing an association of organic growers in 1986. The estate converted to biodynamics entirely in 2005, earning certifications from the EU and Respekt-Biodyn.

  Based in Pünderich, almost all of the vines they work are on the slopes of the Marienburg, and unique for the Mosel, feature parcels planted on the three main colours of slate; blue, red, and grey. In the winery Clemens works with wild yeasts, and ferments mostly in very old 1000-litre barrels. Nothing is added to the wines at any stage, apart from a touch of sulphur at bottling. Most of the wines at the Busch estate are vinified dry, and they are rich, complex and often powerful. They age very beautifully, gaining in complexity and texture. However, the sweet and noble sweet wines from the estate are also impressive, ranking among the finest wines made anywhere on the Mosel.

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  Here's the opportunity to get a GG-type dry riesling for a friendly price. Excellent ripeness and finesse, the stone-fruit and grapefruit character beautifully intertwined with the minerally acidity. Long, herbal and wet-stone finish that tells the full Mosel riesling story. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold.
  93 points
  Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

  The 2020er Riesling vom blauen Schiefer, as it is referred to on the main part of the label, comes from early pickings in the blue-slate sector (Fahrlay) of the Pündericher Marienburg. It offers a beautiful nose made of white peach, pear, a hint of earthy spices, wet stone, floral elements, and smoke. The wine proves juicy rather than bone-dry on the palate, where riper flavors play with one’s senses. The finish is still slightly rough and backward. This wine now only needs a few years of patience to fully shine. It could then easily exceed our early high expectations especially as it reveals its superbly floral and fresh array of flavors. Drink 2024-2032.
  91+ points
  Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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  Adrien Renoir Les Annees Solera Extra Brut Champagne

  Champagne, FRANCE

  $370. 00

  Bottle

  $4440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 12%

  Closure: Cork

  Adrien Renoir is one the brightest new talents to emerge from Champagne in recent years. Working with his father Vincent for several years at their 7 hectare domaine in Verzy, in 2019 the wines were re-launched under his name, and in quick time has caught the attention of educated Champagne drinkers the world over. One of the first changes he insisted on was abandoning herbicides completely, and the estate vineyards are certified organic as of 2020. Oak use too has increased, along with more focus on specific parcels for his lieu-dits bottlings. In the cellar fermentations occur with native yeasts, lees stirring is practiced, and there is no sulphur used at bottling.

  Adrien started this solera in 2013, and is 100% Verzy Pinot Noir. First released in 2021, the wine spends 24 months on lees in bottle prior to disgorgement.

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  Disgorged in March 2021 with one gram per liter dosage, Renoir's new NV Solera Les Années derives from a solera established in 2013. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, dried white flowers, mandarin orange, white cherries and freshly baked bread, it's medium to full-bodied, seamless and vinous, with a bright spine of acidity, a pretty pinpoint mousse and a long, saline finish. Youthfully tightly wound, I can't wait to see how it performs with a few years on cork. Drink 2021 - 2035.
  93+ points
  William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2022)

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