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• Norvegia Potato Vodka (700ml)

  NORWAY

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: Produced from organic potatoes and five times distilled before being diluted with water from a 6000 year old glacier. Clear. Almost a flavoured vodka on the nose with pure, fruity, semi-sweet, floral aromas hinting at elderflower, quince and citrus zest. Super clean with delicate sweetness and soft spices. Ends crisp, dry, gently warming, minerally and long. Outstanding. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Cappelletti Vino Elisir Novasalus Vino Amaro Digestif Liqueur (750ml)

  ITALY

  $54. 99

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  ABV: 16%

  Tasting note: Deep umber brown with viscous, glass staining gold ochre edges. Attractively bitter herbal aromas hint at turmeric, sage, cardamom and cola. Entry is delicately bitter, svelte textured. Mid palate intensifies the bittersweet herbal qualities; Finish is mouth coating, dried herb-like with a prolonged turmeric and bitter citrus peel aftertaste that lingers minutes after the first taste. Very true to style and surprisingly concentrated at this ABV. 16% Alc./Vol.

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  Spring Bay Bourbon Cask Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

  Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 50%

  Established in 2015, Cam and Suzy Brett built Spring Bay after falling in love with the coastal region. Whiskies are matured in x Makers Mark bourbon barrels, x-port and x-sherry casks. Three huge rainwater tanks supply the distillery. Brett comments, "Today's rain is tomorrow's whisky. The salt is very important to us, it makes the rainwater sweet rather than salty."

  Other reviews... [Cask 322 tasted] Spring Bay Bourbon Cask is one of the primary examples in Tasmania of how quality ex-bourbon casks combined with good, clean, single malt spirit can really shine in the Australian context. This is bursting with bright, floral fruitiness. There are notes of honeydew, geranium and tinned peaches in abundance, with plenty of bright vanilla from American oak. If you’re looking for buttery biscuits and rich malt character, this isn’t going to tick that box, but that light, floral character has a lot in common with Irish and Japanese whiskies. There’s good texture and grip through the palate, which retains its inherent lightness, making this an extremely drinkable single malt whisky, if not the world’s most complex. But if you like lighter, dryer and more floral whiskies (Glenkinchie, for example) that retain the essential heft of single malt, this will do the trick. 91 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com

  Notes from the distillery... Colour: Bright Gold. Nose: Immediate sweet notes of vanilla and crème brulee with fruity and herbaceous undertones. Palate: From a bright and sweet opening the flavours build across the palate to a rich, clean alcohol-driven crescendo culminating in a big, warm and comforting glow of spicy tannin hints and peach flesh. Finish: Long and warm with the afterglow fading into semi-sweet caramel and lingering stone-fruit tingles. (Previous Batch 46% Alc./Vol)

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  Cinzano 1757 Vermouth di Torino Rosso Vermouth (1000ml)

  ITALY

  $74. 99

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  ABV: 16%

  Launched in 2015, the 1757 range of vermouths are a tribute to the company's founding fathers, Giovanni Giacomo and Carlo Stefano who established Cinzano in 1757. The style on offer here is said to offer more pronounced wormwood bitterness than most other examples.

  Other reviews... Pleasing enough to drink straight, this deep plum-hued vermouth features an oxidized scent that suggests raisins and dried figs. Rich and fruit-forward on the palate, the dried fruit flavor gives over to a relatively dry finish with bitter hints of grapefruit peel, gentian and dried herbs. 16% Alc./Vol. 94 points - wineenthusiast.com

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  2016 Chateau Cantenac Brown

  Margaux, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $170. 00

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  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews....
  The 2016 Cantenac Brown seems to have grown aromatically since I last tasted it a few months ago. More complex than I remember, this offers a cornucopia of scents: blackberry, briary, cedar and a lovely mintiness that recalls Palmer. The palate is silky smooth with great depth and delineation, satin-like, multi-layered, precocious black fruit laced with black pepper, tea leaves and cloves, all fanning out gloriously towards the finish. Bon vin! Tasted at the Cantenac Brown vertical at the château. Drink 2025-2055.
  95 points
  Neal Martin - Vinous (June 2021)

  This has a very delicious and attractive nose offering ample dark berries and plums with cocoa and freshly cut bracken. The palate has a smooth, fan-like array of fine but sturdy tannins that carry very fresh and upbeat into the finish. Try from 2023.
  94 points
  James Suckling (Jan 2019)

  A solid step up and a brilliant Margaux, the 2016 Cantenac Brown checks in as 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot raised in 60% new French oak. Black cherries, currants, smoke tobacco, graphite, and hints of earth all emerge from this beautifully layered, medium-bodied, and concentrated 2016 that shines for its purity and precision, while still offering beautiful depth of fruit. Give it 3-4 years and enjoy this fabulous effort over the following 2-3 decades. Drink 2022-2052.
  93+ points
  Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2019)

  A wine of delicate elegance, having opened up a bit since last experienced in April 2022. Impressive fruit palate persistence, more red than black, again with somewhat high toned acidity. While it lacks the breadth of vintages like 2018 and 2020, it makes up for that with beguiling wet stone 'minimalism' and tannic finesse that beckons further drinking, marked by floral notes on the long finish. Drink 2025-2050.
  95 points
  Panos Kakaviatos - Decanter (Oct 2021)

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  Manly Spirits Dry Gin (700ml)

  New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 43%

  Equipped with two gorgeous Holsten stills, Brookvale locals, David Whittaker and Vanessa Wilton are driven to create spirits that capture the diversity of Australian botanicals, exploring above and below the ocean to create that something special. Presently offering two vodkas, a White Dog malt and this contemporary-styled gin, the spirits are meticulously monitored during distillation and rather than computer controlled cuts, Manly rely on well-tuned noses to capture as much flavour as possible.

  Produced from a wheat base, botanicals for the gin include Sea Lettuce, Pepper Leaf, Anise Myrtle, Finger Lime and Orange Peel. The odd botanical here is obviously the marine addition. It was inspired by Elijah Holland, head chef at "Powder Keg", a restaurant and gin bar in Sydney. He recommended it as a novel 'North Beach coastal influence' for the gin's profile.

  Tasting note: Clear with thick tears down the sides of the glass. Excellent aromatic lift includes aromas of pine needle, fresh citrus peel (lemon / lime) and delicate white pepper. Dry, cool-mint confectionary-like flavours (Lifesavers?), followed by muted lime juice and a chalky, lemony finish. Light piney aftertaste. An engaging citrus-led style that will shine in summer cocktails. 43% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Silver Medal San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2017

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  Rhum J.M. XO Agricole Rum (700ml)

  MARTINIQUE

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  ABV: 45%

  Tasting note: Bright copper colour. Varnishy / shellac-like notes precede expressive, drier styled aromas of fruitcake, marzipan, white pepper and a trace of old liquorice strap adding freshness. Follows through with mildly spirity, bittersweet, caney/grassy, raisin and white pepper flavours and a bold, fresh, drying finish. Distinctively agricole. Give this some time to show its best. 45% Alc./Vol.

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• Bittermens Elemakule Tiki Bitters (146ml)

  New York State, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 44%

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  Small batch bitters are surely making their mark on the cocktail scene, with cocktail enthusiasts and bartenders rediscovering the long lost recipes of the golden era and coming up with new signature flavours which help create the palate of the New Age Cocktail.

  While living in San Francisco in early 2007, Avery and Janet Glasser used high proof spirit and a variety of herbs, peels and spices to create what would be their prototype recipe for the Xocolatl Mole Bitters and catalyst for their new venture.

  The summer of 2010 marked a dramatic rebirth for Bittermens: winding down previous licensing agreements, striking new partnerships (i.e. The Bitter Truth) developing new products and most importantly, leasing a commercial kitchen. All Bittermens products are now being made by hand at their Brooklyn facility using primarily organic ingredients.

  This bitters recipe was conceived when the question was posed whether the company ever considered making Falernum (a sweet syrup containing flavors of almond, ginger and/or cloves, and lime). Since the company do not indulge in cordial production, it was decided to see if it was possible to create a bitter designed with tiki cocktails in mind. The end result incorporates flavours of Cinnamon and Allspice with a strong cast of supporting spice flavors from both the Eastern (Polynesia) and Western (Caribbean) schools of tropical cocktails.

  Cocktail Recipe: Opaka Raka
  Brian Miller from Beachbum Berry Remixed

  45ml Junipero Gin (or Tanqueray)
  45ml Don’s Mix *
  22ml Lime Juice
  7.5ml Simple Syrup
  1 dash Bittermens ‘Elemakule Tiki Bitters

  Shake with ice and serve in a highball glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

  * equal parts cinnamon bark syrup and grapefruit juice

  No Tasting Notes Available...

  

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• Stoli Elit Vodka (700ml)

  LATVIA

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  ABV: 40%

  Developed to capitalise on the popularity of the Stolichnaya brand, this is a unique super-premium release produced from 100% grain, using a patented 'freeze-filtration' technique. The first step in Stolichnaya’s reinterpretation of the process is to pass the spirit through a special silver filter upon which the vodka is frozen to -18C. During the freezing, the vodka becomes glycerine-like, and the solubility of different impurities reduces. The liquids density increases causing all the impurities to freeze against the walls of the filtration tanks. These unwanted crystalline substances are then discarded from the distillate resulting in one of the finest and smoothest vodkas on the market today.

  Other reviews... Clear. Very neutral aromas of river rocks, faint anise, and custard. A silky, effortless entry leads to a glycerous, dryish medium-to-full body of sweet cream, powdered sugar, talc, and tarragon, and honeyed lemon verbena flavors. Finishes with long, smooth wet stone and lemon custard-like fade. Superb texture, smoothness, and clean pure flavors. 40% Alc.Vol.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Platinum Medal
  97 points (Superlative) - tastings.com

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  Hennessy VS Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  In 1865, inspired by the decorative handle of his office window, Maurice Hennessy created the star symbol that he would use to classify his cognacs. Thus was born the Three Star Cognac, better known today as V.S. Hennesey V.S. is a blend of more than 40 eaux de vie from the four premier growing areas of the cognac region. Hennessy V.S has traditionally been enjoyed after a meal, but it is also very popular mixed with ice and soda water, tonic, orange juice or ginger ale, as a long drink.

  Tasting note: Brassy gold with gold hue. Moderately aromatic nose yields subtle aromas of dried fruits, old wood and pepper. An off dry, medium to full bodied palate offers flavours of boiled confectionary and dried fruits with a peppery kick, before a drying tannic finish sets in. Reasonable aftertaste of pepper and sweet leather with a touch of caramel and tumeric. Entry level cognac. 40% alc./vol.

  Other reviews... Clear copper hue. Brown spice and sweet, woody nose. A quick, supple entry leads to a off-dry, light body with sweetish orange peel, licorice and pepper notes. Finishes quickly with a muted cinnamon and allspice fade. A good, classically flavored VS Cognac.
  RATED: 85 points (Highly Recommended)- www.tastings.com

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• 1997 Clarendon Hills Piggott Range Vineyard Shiraz

  Clarendon, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  (Tasted early 2000s) A magnificent wine! Opaque, with a crimson/purple edge. The nose is filled with aromas of violets, spice and vanilla. The palate is monumental - bigger than some of the 'biggest'. Literally grape concentrate of blackberry and plum. Firm tannins, yet well balanced and supported by the volumes of ripe fruit. Very powerful - mouthfilling - spectacular depth of flavours and aftertaste.

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  Cocchi Vino Chinato (750ml)

  Piedmont, ITALY

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  ABV: 16.5%

  An aromatised wine from Italy's Piedmont district made using Barbera grapes and flavoured with quinine bark and herbs, amongst other ingredients.

  Tasting note: Translucent alizarin red with light crimson edges. Bright and fresh aromas of grapefruit, rhubarb, sage, bay leaf and cardamom following through with gently bitter flavours of fresh red grapes, Summer pudding, gentian, incense and a warming, mildly tannic, bone dry finish. Wonderfully refreshing as is, or try it over ice with a splash of soda. 16.5% Alc./Vol.

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  2016 Ten Miles East Riesling

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2025-2027)

  ABV: 12%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Brilliant water like colour with a greenish tinge around the outskirts. Elevated lime and lemon top notes meld into green apple, wet steel and flinty mineral notes. Tense and steely, lime, lemon and green apple flavours have a thread of razor like acidity running through them underpinned by wet steel and flinty mineral elements. Crisp finish with a long precise aftertaste.
  Cellar 6-8 years.
  Alc. 12%

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• Herno Navy Strength Gin (500ml)

  SWEDEN

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 57%

  Launched in December 2012, Herno Gin was the most awarded gin at The Gin Masters 2013, which was arranged in London in the end of June 2013. It's an event that has fast become one of the most respected and high profile trade competitions in the industry, attracting many entries from leading brands all over the world. This year 49 gins participated.

  It all started in 1999. Jon Hillgren went to London together with a few friends to start working as bartenders. He discovered gin. During the years that followed the discovery evolved in to an interest in gin crafting. After tasting about one hundred gins, academic studies and subsequent visits to distilleries around the world, Jon finally founded Herno Distillery in 2011.

  Situated in the village of Dala just outside the City of Härnösand in Ångermanland, Sweden, it is the country's first dedicated gin distillery and the world's northernmost.

  Production employs only organic ingredients and none of the gins are chill filtered.
  Botanicals include juniper berries from Hungary, Coriander seeds from Bulgaria, hand peeled lemon, Lingon berries from Sweden, Meadowsweet from the United Kingdom, Black Pepper from India, Cassia from Indonesia and fresh Vanilla from Madagascar.

  Like its lower proof sibling, this intense, 57% Navy Strength release is hand bottled with each marked with a batch and bottle number. Those who have tried it understand why it was the most awarded at Gin Masters 2013! Very, very limited stocks.

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• Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktail Bitters (148ml)

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 35%

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  Originally created around 1830 by Antoine Amédée Peychaud, an apothecary from France who settled in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1795. Peychaud’s is a gentian-based bitters, comparable to Angostura bitters, but with a lighter body, sweeter taste and more floral aroma, called for specifically in many cocktails. Try this classic in a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Whisky Sour or in the signature Sazerac cocktail.

  Classic Cocktail: The Official Sazerac Cocktail
  1 cube sugar
  35ml Sazerac Rye Whiskey or Buffalo Trace Bourbon
  7ml Anise Flavoured Liqueur
  3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  Lemon peel

  Method:
  -Pack an Old-Fashioned glass with ice
  -In a second Old-Fashioned glass place the sugar cube and add the Peychaud's Bitters to it, then crush the sugar cube
  -Add the Sazerac Rye Whiskey or Buffalo Trace Bourbon to the second glass containing the Peychaud's Bitters and sugar
  -Empty the ice from the first glass and coat the glass with the Anise liqueur, then discard the remaining Anise Liqueur
  -Empty the whiskey/bitters/sugar mixture from the second glass into the first glass and garnish with lemon peel.

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  Catoctin Creek Roundstone Cask Proof Rye Whiskey (750ml)

  Virginia, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 58%

  "Chewy & profound... so much flavour." - Jim Murray

  Founded by Becky and Scott Harris in 2009 as the first legal distillery in Loudoun County, Virginia since Prohibition, "Catoctin" (pronounced Ka-TOCK-tin), derives its name from the Indian tribal word "Kittocton" which, legend has it, meant "place of many deer". There's a conscientious pursuit of high quality food and spirits at the distillery where preference is given to organic grain and fruit, sourced locally when possible. Beck Harris heads the team as chief distiller. While many craft distilleries claim the title of 'handmade,' or 'small batch', Catoctin walks the walk. The venture is going from strength to strength with an ever-growing number of significant awards. Catoctin's "Cask Proof" rye results from an "impulsive" selection of used Chardonnay casks, Bordeaux casks and x peach brandy barrels which are used to finish the whisky.

  Tasting note: Deep polished copper / thick legs. A five minute bouquet that's relatively closed in the early stages. Peppery spirit recedes with exposure slowly upping the intensity and introducing notes of rice pudding, leather handbag and mint choc-chip cookie. Creamy, soft entry preludes and intense, bittersweet, peppered rye, vanilla and mint chocolate attack. Well balanced, with the mid palate flavours carrying through to a cough lozenge fade. Generous and sweeter styled. 58% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... The thick rye is matched equally by the oily feints and brooding spice. Chewy & profound... so much flavour, but needs to get those cuts cleaner to maximise the rye profile." 88 points – Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018

  Double Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, April 24, 2017

  CATEGORY WINNER - World Whiskies Awards 2018, American Rye Under 12 years.

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  Parker's Heritage 27 Year Old Heritage Collection Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - Second Release

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 48%

  From the United States’ largest independent family-owned spirits producer and marketer, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., Parker's Heritage Collection is a limited annual series of rare, aged American Whiskies that pays tribute to 6th Generation Master Distiller, Parker Beam's 45+ years of service. This is one extended age Bourbon that defies its age and one that blew John Hansell's mind rating this a whopping 96 points. One bottle only to sell.

  Other reviews... Very well-balanced and mellow on the nose and palate. Sweet notes of mature dark rum, toffee, nougat, and candy corn dovetail with dried apricot, golden raisin, hot cinnamon, soft mint tea, and vanilla. Polished leather and tobacco leaves on a long, contemplative finish. This is what ultra-mature bourbon should taste like: all the depth and complexity that comes with this much aging, without all the excessive oak. The wood is there, but it never crosses the line. The next closest Heaven Hill bourbon in age is the Evan Williams 23 year old for the export market. There's no comparison. The Evan Williams 23 year old is way past its prime. This Parker's Heritage Collection has it easily beat. In fact, this Parker's shows less oak and lethargy on the finish than the 129.6 proof expression of last year's inaugural 1996 vintage Parker's Heritage Collection, a whisky less than half its age. (There were three different expressions, and I thought the other two were outstanding). Parker Beam chose these whiskeys from the third floor of Warehouse U. Given that the whiskeys were low in the warehouse, the average summer high temperatures were 6-10 degrees cooler than the top floor; helping to slow the aging process and the oak influence. 96 points - whiskyadvocate.com, (Winter 2008) Reviewed by: John Hansell

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  Bouvet Saphir Saumur Brut (375ml) - Half Bottle

  Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE

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  ABV: 12.5%

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  After many years of ownership by Champagne Taittinger, Bouvet Ladubay is once again fully owned by the Monmousseau family who have continuously run the business since their purchase in 1932. Bouvet Ladubay employs precisely the same wine making process as Grand Marque Champagne, delivering French sophistication at an everyday price. The new vintage of our best selling sparkling pours well with a creamy white mousse that dissipates to reveal a pale straw coloured base wine with a very fine bead that shows excellent persistence. On the nose top notes of pear and baked apple are followed by some toastiness and subtle lees characters. Vibrant and fresh the palate has flavours of baked apple and pear followed by some toasty lees like characters and citrus on the clean crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of pear, citrus and some toasty lees. 
  Drink over the next 2-3 years. 
  Alc 12.5%

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  Knob Creek 100 Proof Small Batch 9 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

  $119. 99

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  Other reviews... Knob was one of the first bourbons I had when I started taking whiskey seriously, and it’s still a kicker. No-nonsense, flint-hard nose: slickly-polished oak furniture, cinnamon stick, cracked rye, wet cornmeal, hard candies. Bang! A lean whiskey that gets in your mouth and explodes with rye spice and cinnamon candy, a sharp wedge that opens you right up. The finish echoes: oak, a dying fire, clean and almost crisp. Emphatic, bright, and swift. Value Pick.
  90 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Lew Bryson (Fall 2014)

  Delicious but fiery, this nine-year-old small-batch Bourbon offers deep toffee aromatics and bold flavor. On the palate, look for relatively dry flavors: leather, cedar, dried orange peel. A splash of water softens the profile to bring out more vanilla, honey, even a touch of chocolate. 92 points - wineenthusiast.com

  89 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

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• Reyka Vodka (700ml)

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  ABV: 40%

  A new vodka from Iceland. Distilled from grain and filtered through ancient arctic lava rocks.

  Other reviews... Clear with a platinum cast. Nuanced aromas of anise cookie, tarragon, and pink peppercorn with a silky, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and citrus jelly and mineral notes on the long warming finish. A delicious, zesty vodka that will sparkle in cocktails. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  RATING: 93 points (Exceptional) - www.tastings.com

  ...Overall, this is a clean and neutral vodka that’s smooth and nicely balanced. It’s muscular enough for chilled martinis, but is laced with subtle, delicate notes of candied lemon peel and coriander. 93 points - www.wineenthusiast.com

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• 1966 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $499. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced from Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco, this wonderful vintage dated Armagnac will make an ideal gift for someone born in 1966. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is located in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delords. They are naturally proud of their long family tradition, commenting, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day".

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  Eden Mill Oak Gin (500ml)

  SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 42%

  A gin infused with juniper berries, angelica, coriander and aged on oak chips in old beer casks.

  Tasting note: Brilliant gold. Low key aromas of fresh-sawn American oak, balsa wood and light vanilla. Better integrated on the palate with the sweet oak notes enhanced by hints of coriander and piney-juniper. Ends mildly astringent, medium fresh, delicately herbal. 42% Alc./Vol.

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  Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

  Dublin, IRELAND

  $169. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  Those familiar with Mitchell & Son's superb 'Green Spot' Irish Whiskey will be happy to know about the return of 'Yellow Spot'. The unusual naming convention has a basis in reality. The different colours refer to the practice of marking casks with a specific colour after determining the ageing potential of a whiskey: Blue spot was an 8 year old, Green Spot a 10 year old, Yellow Spot a 12 and Red spot a 15.

  Mitchells would buy casks of port, sherry and Malaga out of the Iberian peninsula to sell on the local markets. They would fill them up with whiskey from the neighbouring Jameson distillery as soon as they were depleted from their original nectars. In keeping with this tradition, Mitchells reintroduced Yellow Spot, a brand that disappeared in the early 1960s. It has a 12 year maturation and a cooperage mix of ex Bourbon, Spanish sherry and Spanish Malaga casks. It's enough for only 500 cases of the resulting whiskey, and there's no plans to increase production as far as we're informed.

  The distinctive feature of Yellow Spot resides in the use of the Malaga casks: Think Jameson 12 with the heady scent of Moscatel and the sweetness of Pedro Ximenez grapes. It's a combination that makes for a rich Irish experience. As you'd expect, our allocation of Yellow Spot is miniscule so if you're keen to try it, don't delay.

  Tasting note: Bright gold / brass appearance. Gorgeous aromatics with notes of wild honey, custard, creme caramel and almond flan. Given a little time sees some lovely fruits emerge, namely apple peel / pear. Entry is oily / buttery in turn as the spices develop in a double wave. Flavours of vanilla custard tart feature enlivened by soft spices. Outstanding length and balance concluding with impressive persistence. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... It works like this: triple distilled single pot still whiskey matured in bourbon, sherry, and Malaga casks, which produce a complex drink with aromas of red fruits, spice, nutmeg-dusted custard tarts, blossom honey, dried raspberry, clotted cream, cracked black pepper, and sweet flowering jasmine. The sweetness and nutmeg flavors are swallowed up by an overwhelming force of clove, with a finish of bitter nut oils and burnt toast. 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2018

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• Hayman's London Dry Gin (700ml)

  London, UNITED KINGDOM

  $69. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Christopher Hayman joined James Burrough Limited in 1969 and was responsible for the distillation and production of Beefeater until 1987. He believes Hayman's showcases the careful and consistent balance of juniper, coriander, orange and lemon peel which is vital to create the traditional style of London Dry Gin. Distilled to a recipe of 10 botanicals.

  Other reviews... Clear. Sweet candied citrus, nutmeg custard, and piney juniper aromas follow through on a smooth, vibrant entry to a glycerous dry-yet-fruity with great depth, smoothness, and vibrancy. Finishes with a long honeyed citrus, lemongrass, and herbal juniper fade. A fantastic gin that will cover all bases. 40% Alc./Vol.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  RATING: 93 points (Exceptional) - www.tastings.comsize>

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  The Farmer's Wife Autumn Dry Gin (700ml)

  New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 48%

  Distilled with 13 botanicals, rather than four or five which is more typical, this wonderful new Australian gin includes natives such as lemon and anise myrtle, sage and pepperberry, while the citrus profile is derived from kaffir lime and ruby red grapefruit, which distiller and owner, Kylie Sepos says is a lot softer than using lemon or lime citrus. The signature botanical is native bee sugar bag honey.

  Kylie has developed cocktail recipes for the gin but her personal favourite is the negroni. “It stands up really well with the Campari,” she says “which can be quite overbearing with a lot of gins, so I wanted to make sure my gin had enough botanical presence that it can stand up to that Campari, which I am really happy to say that it does.”

  Tasting note: [Batch 10] Fresh juniper and pepperberry aromas over hints of anise, lemon sorbet, grapefruit and white pepper. Vivacious , full bodied and deliciously textural with a superb medley of herbal / citrus / pepperberry and piney juniper flavours. Ends creamy yet vibrant with lime juice, hints of anise, beeswax and pine buds in a lingering, fresh, tangy aftertaste. Great new gin. 48% Alc./Vol.

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• Chopin Dorda Sea Salt Caramel Liqueur (700ml)

  POLAND

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  ABV: 18%

  A sublime combination of sweet caramel and vanilla extract plus a dash of Maldon sea salt flakes mixed with Chopin's famous Rye Vodka. The result is irresistible. Enjoy it neat, on ice, with coffee, or mixed in your favourite cocktail recipe - the variations are endless! 18% Alc./Vol.

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  Spring Bay Gin (700ml)

  Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  Established in 2015 on Tassie's East coast by Cam and Suzy Brett. Their gin is triple distilled in a 1200 litre locally made copper pot still and employs coastal rainwater which is both soft and sweet. Notable in the eleven botanical mix are three indigenous ingredients: Native Bush Pepper, Lemon Myrtle and Tasmanian Wattleseed.

  Tasting note: Creamy yet fresh aromas and flavours of lemon thyme, pepper, vanilla, anise / liquorice root and a touch of smokey cardamom. An elegant, light to medium bodied gin offering delicate pepper warmth and a refreshing juniper / anise accented finish. Pure, textural and engaging with a distinctive botanical range. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Encompassing a traditional gin profile, with the addition of a few local botanicals, this gin sings with juniper. Offering woodier, stemmy pine on the nose, bolstered by wattleseed, which tends to this woody aroma with slight bitter coffee and dry spice. The palate offers riches of oily juniper and resin, encapsulating the botanical and keeping it at the forefront of flavours in full abundance. Other botanicals offer support and help bounce the juniper around. Notes of preserved lemon and hints of spice keep the spirit interesting. Using rainwater is an intriguing choice to cut the gin to the desired alcohol percentage; it is done by distilleries around the world using a variety of spirits. Rainwater is incredibly low in minerals; the process of water becoming rainwater is not dissimilar from vapour distillation. Distillers in areas of low pollution may choose to use rainwater to create softness within their spirit. The finish brings in subtle hues of mint and heavier use of licorice creates a lasting, creamy finish. 96 points - Jess Clayfield, winecompanion.com.au

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• Bacardi Reserva Ocho 8 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  PUERTO RICO

  $74. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  This aged rum, we are told, was historically reserved for Don Facundo & the Bacardi family. It is a blend of Bacardi’s finest Caribbean rums, is aged at least eight years in carefully selected, small, mature oak casks , then masterfully blended to develop the rounded complexity of that only the finest aged rums attain to. Mixing Bacardi 8 year old is strictly taboo!

  Other reviews... Rich copper color. Sweet toffee, roasted nuts, and brown spice aromas are very sophisticated and deep. A vibrant entry leads to a supple, glycerous and lightly sweet full-bodied palate of chocolate, warm caramel, toasted nuts, and rich spices with a touch of cigar box and lacquer for complexity. Finishes with a long, smoky caramel and spice fade. Fantastic and a must for cigars.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal - 90 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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  2014 Inglenook Rubicon

  California, UNITED STATES

  $399. 00

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  ABV: 14.2%

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  The proprietary red, the 2014 Rubicon (96% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot) has a saturated black/purple color and a nose of blackberry and cassis with some camphor and charcoal. Chewy, rich and full-bodied, with exceptional precision and personality, this is a stunningly delicious and complex wine with a good 25-30 years of further potential. It is the antithesis of the rustic, somewhat coarse reds that were made under the Rubicon moniker when Francis Ford Coppola first acquired the Inglenook estate. Kudos to him for making dramatic improvements. Approachable already, this wine won’t hit its stride for another decade and will last 30 or more years.
  95+ points
  Robert Parker - Wine Advocate #228 (Dec 2016)

  Inglenook's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is dark and quite potent. Inky blue/purplish fruit, spice, chocolate, menthol, licorice and plum give the wine its deep, unctuous personality. Stylistically, the Rubicon is darker, inkier and more voluptuous than the straight Cabernet. Soft tannins and silky contours add to the wine's considerable appeal.
  95 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  Aromas of blackcurrants, dark chocolate and dried flowers. Very aromatic. Full body, velvety tannins and impressive intensity and richness. Opulent fruit, yet this is still lightly austere and velvety. A beauty every sense of the word. Harmonious, classic wine. Drink in 2019.
  97 points
  JamesSuckling.com

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• Gran Centenario Anejo Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $109. 99

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  ABV: 38%

  The latest addition to the Gran Centenario range is distilled from carefully selected ten year old blue agaves and matured for 18 months in American oak.

  Other reviews... Pale amber color. Beeswax, buttery caramel apple, spicy pickles, talc, and nougat aromas follow through on soft, round entry to a dryish medium-full body with prominent suede, fig, dried pineapple, caramel, and mineral accents. Finishes with an even pleasing fade. A very classy and refined añejo for sipping. 94 points
  - www.tastings.com

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  2015 Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $550. 00

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  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Ardeaseal

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  The 2015 Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru includes 55% whole bunch fruit with 50% new oak. It has a composed bouquet with fine delineation, crushed rose petal and cold wet limestone permeating through the black and red fruit. It conveys the imperious personality I like from my Clos Saint-Denis. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannin, black fruit stained with orange rind and white pepper, conveying the structure and slight aloofness I appreciate in young Clos Saint-Denis, reassuring that this will age over 15-20 years. This is lip-smackingly delicious and just utterly superb.
  94-96 points
  Neal Martin - Wine Advocate #228 (Dec 2016)

  Wood toast and a top note of menthol presently compete somewhat with the wonderfully fresh, elegant and complex nose of cool red currant, spice and an abundance of floral nuances. I very much like the mouth feel of the intense and sleekly muscular flavors that possess excellent drive that also characterizes the subtly stony, balanced and strikingly persistent finish. The underlying material appears to be present such that this should eat its wood and overall this is very classy juice.
  92-94 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

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  That Spirited Lot House Pour Gin (700ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: [Batch 001] Column distilled from a grape base. Very lifted with peppery warmth, pine shoots, lemon peel and hints of coriander. A soft, well-rounded, citrus-forward style developing creamy juniper towards the finish. Ends gingery, lemony and medium long. Solid mixer with appealing freshness. Obvious match for tonic. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Michter's US*1 Small Batch Original Sour Mash Whiskey (700ml)

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

  $119. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  During the 1970s and 1980s, Michter’s Original Sour Mash was the distillery’s single most popular product. While the “Sour Mash” moniker originated from the whiskey production process of the same name – whereby some previously fermented mash is used as the starter for the new mash to be fermented, much like making sourdough bread – Michter’s Sour Mash earned distinction for its taste, combined with its unique grain selection. In fact, it can't really be categorised as a rye or a bourbon. After disappearing from the market in 1989, this old-school favourite made a triumphant return in 2012 as part of Michter's entry level US*1 range. Our tasting of batch L14B90 tasted found moderate aromas of blackpepper cracker biscuit, dried apple and charry vanillan oak. Mid weighted, fairly lean and dry in delivery with subtle vanilla, dried apple and sweet spice flavours (cinnamon, clove) the finish adds hints of peppermint tea, menthol tobacco and ryvita biscuit in the fade with some late sugars adding length. If you had to classify it, call this a 'Bou-rye' style. 43% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Resurrected after 23 years, this smooth, buttery American whiskey is worth the wait. It has mellow vanilla and oak flavors, with a faint cherry essence on the long finish that seems to urge, “stir up a few Manhattans already.” 93 points - wineenthusiast.com

  One of the weaker Michter's by strength, but lacks nothing in subtlety. 92 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023

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• Scrappy's Chocolate Bitters (148ml)

  Washington State, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 48.5%

  Organic-toasted cacao nibs bring this bitters blend to life and with just a hint of spice and oak, it'll impart the essence of chocolate into any drink. A necessity in any well- stocked bar. 48.5% Alc./Vol.

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  Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Muscat (500ml)

  Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $24. 99

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  ABV: 17.5%

  With an average age of 2-4 years, the 'Rutherglen' classification denotes the youngest and freshest regional style. A value wine for its rich and sweet ‘muscaty’ and raisin flavours, its lightness and freshness mean it's perfect poured over ice.
  17.5% Alc./Vol.

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  Bright tawny-red colour; a high quality young muscat with rich raisin and singed toffee nuances threaded through the intense, raisined fruit; fresh finish. 500ml.
  93 Points
  James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion (July 2015)

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  Georges Laval Garennes Extra Brut Champagne

  Champagne, FRANCE

  $199. 00

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  ABV: 11.5%

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  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.

  Please note: Disgorgement dates can vary. Please contact the store if you would like to check which disgorgement is currently available.

  Other Reviews....
  The NV Extra-Brut Garennes is rich, ample and inviting, with all of the textural intensity that is the signature of Vincent Laval’s wines. Readers should expect a rich, boisterous Champagne laced with generous Meunier intensity. Dried pear, hazelnut and crushed flowers are some of the many notes that develop with a bit of air. The Garennes bottling continues to gain in complexity. This is the best edition yet. This release is based on 2016, with 40% reserve wines from 2015, 2014 and 2013. The blend is 90% Meunier with 5% each Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink 2020-2028.
  90 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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  Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky (700ml)

  TAIWAN

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: [20ml sample] Deep polished copper colour. Aromatically, a curious mix of roasted nuts, aniseed infused honey, ginger biscuit and a pantry full of sweet spices, in particular, vanilla, clove and cinnamon. Soft entry builds into a beautifully harmonised, light to middle-weight whisky offering delicate mince fruit pie flavours and gentle heat. Subtle vanilla and manuka honey aftertaste...Good wine vs whisky balance. More interesting with every sip. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... the elegant restraint of this whisky should certainly be admired. 92.5 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2021

  ...Here Jim Swan has taken the bold step of double maturing an already quick maturing spirit, but it works. Blueberries and rich oak are to the fore, while Kavalan's cherry accents act as the link between spirit and Port. Think rosehips and creme de mures. Thick and liquorous. 90 points - maltadvocate.com (Vol. 19, #4) Reviewed by: Dave Broom

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• Bundaberg Distillers No.3 Limited Edition (2013 Release) Rum (700ml)

  Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

  $199. 00

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  ABV: 43%

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  The 'Distillers No.3' was re-released by the Bundaberg stables in 2013, just in time for their 125th Birthday. Limited Edition. Quite collectable.

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• Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Dog Australia Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $599. 00

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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.
  
  The limited-edition lunar New Year Johnnie Walker, made to celebrate the Year Of The Dog (16.02.2018 - 04-02-2019). Created in collaboration with Taiwanese artist, Page Tsou and inspired by the Dog as a symbol of prosperity, the specially-crafted bottle depicts Johnnie Walker and a canine companion travelling the world and bringing good fortune to all. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Very limited stocks.

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• 1996 Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

  Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $159. 99

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  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

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  The Cabernet vintage rating guide on the Cullen website, well you have to laugh really: all 5 stars vintages over the last two decades, including 2006. Everything is awesome.

  This wine comes from a time in Australia where there was a tendency to give it a good bit of the old oak magic – never willingly over-oaked, just under-fruited. Nowadays the Diana Madeline (2012) has 38% new oak for 19 months, this vintage had over double at 84%, regardless, the strong, sweet and vigorous fruit still showing in this wine rises to the challenge. Slight raisined edge, but lavish cherry jam and raspberry, coffee and dark chocolate with a flicker of capsicum and tobacco. Full bodied, holding firm tannin, rich sweet fruit and choc-coffee, some beef and soy sauce flavour in there too. Slight warmth from alcohol. Drying tannin (from the oak, I suspect) comes through on the finish. Big and pretty rugged. Tasted over two days, and it looked better on the second. There’s bottles and bottles, of course, some may be better, some worse. This one purchased fairly close to release. Drink: 2016-2026
  97 Points
  Gary Walsh – The Wine Front (Jan 2015)
  
  
  1996 VINTAGE CONDITIONS - MARGARET RIVER

  The 1996 Vintage in Margaret River was slightly late and created some management problems viticulturally. Vintage began on around the 24th February with most areas reporting average yields, although some vineyards reported yields down 20-30%. Weather conditions during vintage were mild with some overcast days and rain about. February receiving 80mm, March 11mm and April 15mm of rain. The humid weather conditions meant that viticulturists had to maintain a watch on powdery mildew and botrytis. Around Willyabrup, high October winds reduced Chardonnay yields, however, the reds produced were of excellent quality, in part due to the extended ripening period. Despite the difficult patches of weather the general assessment is that the Chardonnays will show some excellent tropical fruit and citrus flavours whilst Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc will be fruity and well structured with good length.

  The 1996 Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, produced from 25 year old non irrigated vines. A slightly higher proportion of new French oak was used for maturing this wine. It was increased to 84% to order to produce the right balance between the fruit and wood flavours. The wine spent 18 months in oak.Opaque crimson mauve colour. The nose is superb revealing layers of ripe fruit aromas. Blackcurrants, violets, mulberries, spice, plum and liquorice allsorts are magnificently intertwined with cedar oak. The wine smells of pure class. The palate displays great weight and concentration of ripe fruit flavours - it is more tightly knit then the generous 1995, however, it still has all the hallmarks of a great wine. Ripe blackcurrant, plum, spice and chocolate flavours are interwoven with liquorice and a hint of cinnamon. Superb balance, in spite of the fine firmish tannins. A very refined wine with very long aftertaste of ripe plum and cinnamon spice. The wine comes with a perfect 55 mm cork to ensure a long bottle life. Cellar for at least 3-4 years before opening and 10 years for optimum results. Cullens rate this wine as one of their best to date.

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  Delord VSOP Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $94. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Bas Armagnac, lying to the sandier west of the Armagnac region, is where the Armagnacs are fuller but more supple with a scent of prunes or plums when a little of the spirit is rubbed in the hands. It is named for its lower altitude, rather than lower quality. In the Western part, Sablo-Limoneux is mostly sand, and makes acidic wine. Sablo-Fauves is rich in ferrous minerals that contribute to both colour and flavour in the wines. The Eastern part of Bas-Armagnac has boulbène, a heavy topsoil that covers subsoil of clay and sand. Bas Armagnac is one of the very few places where sandy soil is considered desirable. In fact, Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Here is a case in point. The plump bouquet offers notes of toffee apple, dates, liquorice all-sorts, vanilla and cocoa, while the silky entry builds into a semi sweet, softly spiced, medium bodied brandy that’s very raisiny and fruit cake-like; a little broad at mid palate, though pleasantly spicy and balanced, it finishes with a long vanilla, raisin and cinnamon aftertaste. At 4-5 years old, fruity, youthful styles like this lend themselves to cocktails as well as offering the perfect introduction to Armagnac on a budget. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  The Tottori Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

  JAPAN

  $94. 99

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  ABV: 43%

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  Tasting note: Bright gold. A light fragrance of citrus blossom with hints of vanilla wafer; feels grain heavy. Air contact draws out an attractive fruity edge. Quite flavoursome, with a nice burst of vanilla and toasted cereals at the finish – some dried fruits too. Ends crisp, balanced. This is rounder and softer with less alcohol flare compared to the Bourbon barrel bottling. Drinks like a solid Scottish blend. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  Balgownie Premium Cuvee Brut

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $27. 99

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  ABV: 12.5%

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  This sparkling pours well delivering a white creamy mousse that shows good hold. Very fine and persistent bead with a pale straw base wine colour. The nose displays fruity aromas of grapefruit, baked apple and citrus. Clean crisp refreshing palate with relatively straight forward flavours of grapefruit citrus and some lees characters. Clean crisp finish with aftertaste of grapefruit and citrus.
  Drink now (2011).
  Alc 12.5%

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  Francois Voyer Terres de Grande Champagne Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

  $109. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  The Cognac of Francois Voyer is produced on the Voyer family's estate, planted to just 28 hectares, located inbetween Verrières and Ambleville, in Cognac's most prestigious appellation, Grande Champagne. This is a generous, spicy 5 year old Cognac.

  First tasted 26/06/2009: Gold with pale straw hue. Dusty, dried flower top note, then heavier aromas of stewed apricots, clove, honey and creamy vanilla. The medium to full bodied palate offers dried fruits, creme caramel and sweet vanillan oak before building into a big, spicy oak finish. Excellent balance. Subtle, drying tannins balance the palate flavours, followed by a subtle aftertaste of liquorice allsorts, vanilla and tumeric. 40% Alc./Vol. 91 points

  Retasted 02/02/2011: Deep gold colour. Attractive aromas of stewed apricot, clove and vanilla. The palate is medium bodied, entry is soft and round with ripe dried stone fruit and spice balanced by drying oak. Average length. A touch of cinnamon emerges into the drying after taste. Sound entry level VSOP but fails to thrill. 88 points

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  Friesengeist Liqueur (500ml)

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  ABV: 56%

  A traditional German liqueur best served in a warm glass after dinner.

  Tasting note: Clear. Medium fresh with intense, peppery-anise and cool mint aromas; follows through with a creamy, sweet spearmint / cool mint confectionery delivery and a fleeting, tingly, mouth warming finish. Carries the alcohol well. 56% Alc./Vol.

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  Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak St. Lucia Rum (700ml)

  Castries, SAINT LUCIA

  $149. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies is a small rum distillery situated in the scenically beautiful and agriculturally rich valley of Roseau on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. A passionate team of distillers and blenders work together to produce a range of over 25 rum and rum-related products, many of which have won honours at international competitions.

  A 100% column distilled spirit , this is matured in American oak casks (x Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and Buffalo Trace) and blended from material aged 10-12 years. Named after Lord George Rodney, the man responsible for vanquishing the French fleet at the battle of Saints on April the 12th 1782 .

  Tasting note: Bright copper colour gleams in the glass. Some minor sediment evident. Evokes aromas of café-crème, molasses-drizzled pancakes, dried mango, cinnamon and vanilla. Silky and graceful on the palate; a delicious harmony of honey and grated chocolate flavours delivered with a flourish of cinnamon warmth. Finishes gently spicy, vanilla-heavy yet not overly sweet. Classic lighter bodied rum for easy drinking and all-purpose mixing. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Bluecoat Barrel Finished American Dry Gin (700ml)

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES

  $124. 99

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  ABV: 47%

  A very popular addition to our Gin shelf last year was Bluecoat, named after the Bluecoat militia that fought the American War of Independence. Botanicals include organic juniper berries, American citrus peels, coriander and angelica root distilled with third-party sourced grain neutral spirit in a copper pot still made in Scotland by Forsyths of Rothes.

  This latest expression is finished in charred American oak barrels for a minimum of three months providing a unique, well rounded and complex spirit without compromising the latent botanical notes. Beautifully packaged in a cobalt blue bottle, this will be a great gin alternative to classic cocktails such as the Negroni, Martinez and Old Fashioned. 47% Alc./Vol.

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  QuiQuiRiQui Madrecuishe Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $179. 99

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  ABV: 47%

  The Madrecuishe agave is part of the Karwinskii family, which also includes agave Cuishe, Cirial, and Tobasiche. Harvested between 14-16 years old, it grows mostly in the drier climates of Oaxaca, and typically takes a tall, cylindrical form. Due to the agave's dense core and low water content, mezcal made from Madrecuishe typically has high minerality and freshness with vegetal and floral notes.

  QQRQ's Madrecuishe is made by Maestro Mezcalero Natalio Vazquez at his palenque in El Palmar. Agaves are sourced from both wild and semi-wild plantations in Sitio El Palmar, San Luis Amatlán and Miahuatlán. Semi-wild means that wild seeds are sowed in community or private fields and when transplanted, left to grow, as in the wild. True wild agaves are increasingly scarce and Symonds feels replanting wild seeds represents a more responsible way to enjoy these rarer types of agave. To this end QQRQ re-sow ten times as many seeds as agaves used in their Mezcals.

  Tasting note: Clear. Oily and dense with a briney / fruity / waxy / dried herb opening sniff. Drifts lazily from the glass. Air contact loses no definition or intensity adding hints of menthol tobacco, white pepper, char grilled pineapple and dried fruits. A medium sweet, light to medium bodied mezcal with Islay-esque flavours of grilled citrus, tyre tube, wood smoke and a brisk, minerally finish. Elegant and remarkably balanced. The bouquet is first class. 47% Alc./Vol.

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