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Coebergh Kersen Cherry Liqueur (1000ml)

Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

Closure: Screw Cap

Prepared according to traditional Dutch recipe originating from 1887. Coebergh Kersen translates to cherry liquer which can be enjoyed straight or as a creative addition to a chosen cocktail recipe.

Cocktail Recipe: Dutchie

-30ml Coebergh Kersen
-30ml Creme de Banane

-30ml Apricot Brandy
-30ml Advokaat liqueur
-Milk
-Ice cubes

Pour Creme de banane, Apricot brandy and Cherry brandy into the beer mug. Drop in a few ice cubes, and fill mug 3/4 with milk. Slowly pour the advocaat over the top of the milk covering the surface.

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Picon L Orange (Formerly Club) (1000ml)

Marseille, FRANCE
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Note: Labelling may show as "A L'Orange" or "Club". These are the same product.
Fans of Picon Biere will be happy to know that Picon club is now available in Australia. While Picon Biere has for long been added to wheat and lager beers, there was a need for a bitter aperitif that would perfectly be suited to wine and wine cocktails, as the original Picon Biere had a tendency to sink to the bottom of a glass when used as an ingredient for the latter. Thus, in 1995 Picon Club was added to the range.
Club is darker and noticeably more intense on the flavour front, displaying a heady combination between empyreumatic (burnt, cooked or smoked notes) and torrefied (roasted wood) characters with heavy orange peel, opening the door for a whole new wave creativity on the cocktail scene with compositions such as Picon Mojito, Picon Punch, Death and Taxes, Amarissimo, and many more. Although Picon club and Picon Biere are now under the umbrella of a spirits giant conglomerate, it is notoriously difficult to source (with bartenders in the US literally having to smuggle it out of Europe) and this distinctive drink is now in higher demand than ever in its history.

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Jack Daniels Tennessee Fire Cinnamon Whiskey Liqueur (700ml)

Tennessee, UNITED STATES
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

Those already familiar with Fireball may also know that it's been the fastest-growing liquor brand in America, with retail sales doubling from 2013 to 2014. Hot on the trail of its success comes Jack Daniels original red-hot cinnamon liqueur, blended with Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey and cinnamon. Expect a Fireball-like experience but with extra input from the whiskey. 35% Alc./Vol.
No tasting notes available.

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Makers Mark 46 Bourbon Whisky (700ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
$86. 99
Bottle
$1043.88 Dozen

ABV: 47%

Surprisingly, this is Makers Mark’s first new product since the distillery was founded more than 50 years ago. It's essentially a variation on traditional Makers Mark, whereby the finished product is transferred in just–emptied barrels containing a series of heavily seared French Oak staves – the number '46' refers to the stave profile utilized, not the ABV - which is left to interact, and season the Bourbon for an additional 2-3 month period. The searing eliminates any tannic bitterness within the oak, contributing a series of spicy notes otherwise non-existent with traditional wheat Bourbon profiles.
Other reviews... - (n23.5) crushed toasted hazelnuts dappled with honeycomb and delicate hickory; beautifully even and well mannered; (t24.5) quite superb: an initially thick, intense delivery which fans oak in directions; excellent weight as those honeycomb notes go into overdrive; a dotting of wheaty and oaky spices but it’s the way the softest of silky and highly complex flavours crash feather-like into the taste buds which cranks up the points; (f23) surprisingly light and simplistic with the accent firmly on vanilla; (b24) some people have a problem with oak staves. I don’t: whisky after all, is about the interaction of a grain spirit and oak. This guy is all about the nose and, especially the delivery. With so much controlled honey on show, it cannot be anything other than a show-stopper. Frankly, magnificent. I think I’ve met my Maker’s. 47% (94 proof) - 95 Points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2013
...It’s not earth-shattering bourbon, however it levels up one of the most iconic bourbon brands on the planet to a really enjoyable level. I’m normally not the biggest Maker’s Mark fan, so I went into this tasting a little skeptical. While the bourbon definitely starts strongest in the nose and fades from there, Maker’s 46 still left me pleasantly surprised. Everything about Maker’s 46 seems to be more refined than the standard Maker's. From the more sophisticated looking bottle, one that breaks away from the iconic square influence of regular Maker’s, to the flavor profile, which is all around an enhancement of the standard Maker’s Mark profile. It should be noted however, that individuals who love the flavor profile of Maker's Mark may be turned off by this enhanced fuller finish. That being said, while I may not stock my bar with Maker’s Mark, I would gladly buy another bottle of Maker’s 46. - breakingbourbon.com
...This is original “Red Wax” Maker’s Mark bourbon that received additional aging in barrels containing internal “seared” French Oak staves. The original Maker’s Mark, being a wheated bourbon (instead of rye, which is typically used), is a rather mellow, easy-to-drink bourbon. The French Oak staves in “46” add firm, complex, dry spices (lead by warming cinnamon, followed by nutmeg and clove), herb (a suggestion of Green Chartreuse liqueur, perhaps?), and some polished leather “grip”, which dovetails well with Maker’s trademark layered sweetness (caramel, vanilla, a hint of honey). I’m also picking up some dried fruit in the background. The seared oak stave influence is somewhat aggressive but never to the point of being excessive... 90 points- John Hansell - whiskyadvocate.com

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Suntory Hibiki 17 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu Edition Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

Osaka, JAPAN
$3499. 00
Bottle
$41988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not shown.
This special edition Hibiki is decorated with red-crowned cranes and the chrysanthemum, the national flower of Japan - each reflecting the "Beauty of Japanese Nature" (Kacho Fugetsu). Beautifully presented on Hibiki's signature 24-facet decanter bottle.
First launched in 1989, Hibiki contains an unusually high proportion of Single Malt for a blend, upwards of 50% according to one of the company's blenders. Thirty different malts are employed from Suntory's three distilleries, most with an age well above 17 years. Amongst other accolades, the whisky was awarded a Gold 'Editor's Choice' award from Whisky Magazine, picking up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards in 2010. 43% Alc./Vol.

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Herradura Plata 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Closure: Cork

The Herradura collection of tequila's are amongst Mexico's finest. Their Silver tequila is aged in white oak barrels for less than 59 days with the average being 45 days resulting in a lightly coloured, full bodied blanco style.
Other reviews... The bouquet is marvelously animated with vibrant herbal and earthy aromas of dill, green pepper, mace, hemp and tilled earth. Entry is intensely herbal and earthy, and keenly peppery; at midpalate the acidity fuels the flavor push of brine, dill, soil, textile and light spice. Concludes as peppery and forceful as it began. A world-class spirit. 96-100 points. - wineenthusiast.com

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2014 Domaine Clarendon Syrah

Clarendon, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2025-2026)

ABV: 14.7%

Closure: Cork

Re-tasted on 07/06/2022
Magnificent colour displaying a pitch black core with a very deep black dark red hue. Pronounced black cherry, liquorice and black plum aromas are overlaid by scorched earth and smoked meats followed by spicy vanillin cedar and pepper notes. Tightly built rich black cherry and liquorice flavours dominate over inky earth, lightly scorched vanillin cedar, dried meats and blackpepper. Dry grippy finish with tightly grained tannins. Rich yet elegant and muscular in its feel. Good underlying power with a long black cherry, liquorice, smoky vanillin cedar, dried meats and earthy pepper aftertaste.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
Taut style with dark, brooding fruit, lifts of cocoa-powder and whispers of fragrant herbs. The throttle here is well and truly open though maybe it's been backed off fractionally; for all its depth it remains fresh and fragrant, the finish incredibly finely stitched. Drink by 2032.
94 points
Campbell Mattinson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
More nuanced and refined than the 2013, the 2014 Domaine Clarendon Syrah features aromas of thyme, bay leaf, blueberries and cracked pepper. It's full-bodied but fine and elegant, with a long, silky finish. It should drink well for a decade or more. Drink 2018-2030.
93 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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Strega Liqueur (700ml)

ITALY
$94. 99
Bottle
$1139.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

One of Italy's largest selling liquers, Strega was first introduced by the Alberti family in Benevento, Southern Italy, in 1860. As the story goes, Giuseppe Alberti found monks from the town who made this liquor. He eventually coaxed the secret recipe from them and started to produce it as Alberti Medical Elixer. It did not sell. So he renamed it "Strega" (meaning "witch's love potion"). Evidently this title had more appeal! Todays marketing guru's have only slightly elaborated the theme: "According to a local folk tale, beautiful maidens disguised as witches once mixed a magic drink in the city of Benevento. Tradition decreed that when two people tasted this drink they would be forever united."

Nevertheless, this is an excellent liqueur. Neutral yellow in colour, Strega is made from the flavours of over seventy herbs and barks such as mint, fennel, and saffron, to a formula which may be centuries old. Produced in pot-stills and aged in wood after blending, it is a popular liqueur drunk neat and is very good (as are all liqueurs) with ice-cream. Also available in a Sambuca version. 40% alc./vol.

Notes partly sourced from Peter Hallgarten’s, “Spirits & Liqueurs.”

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Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$124. 99
Bottle
$1499.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

"Very high quality & teasingly complex peated malt." 95 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
If your single malt selections are dictated by budget constraints, this will be a no brainer (so long as you don't mind a bit of peat). Conceived in 2006, Bruichladdich revived the Port Charlotte label from the Lochindaal distillery, operational between 1829 to 1929, two miles south in the town of Port Charlotte. Historical accounts from legendary British documentarian Alfred Barnard knew Lochindaal to produce only heavily peated malts, so the PC style is a replica of sorts. It started as 'PC5' with yearly follow-ups culminating in this general release 10 year old. Delivering a knock-out mix of lanolin, smouldering pine, butter menthol and vanilla cream that even the peat shy will fall for, it's superbly integrated, zesty, complex - and incredibly, at 40ppm the peat is not overbearing; Perfumed aromatics and a 50% ABV attack include Fisherman’s Friend lozenge, farmyard, dried grass and butterscotch as well as lanolin, oatmeal biscuit and chimney soot, followed by a finish that's delicately salty with dusty cocoa and hints of black tea. Both affordable and unanimously praised, it's one of those rare malts you can't fail to be impressed by. Matured predominantly in first-fill American oak casks, along with second-fill American and second-fill French wine casks, it comes bottled non chill filtered. 50% Alc./Vol. [2016 edition tasted].
Other reviews... "Very high quality & teasingly complex peated malt" 95 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...After many limited releases, we finally have a permanent age-statement expression of Port Charlotte, with a satisfying number of years under its belt.... It is peated to 40ppm, in line with other Islay heavy-hitters, but the peat is never a blunt instrument, retaining sufficient restraint to allow other characteristics—maritime notes, the sweetness of caramel, coconut, and orchard fruits—to shine through. Number 4 in the 2018 Top 20 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2018)
...This new official Port Charlotte 10 is matured in a mix of first and second fill bourbon casks and refill French oak wine casks. Colour: gold. Nose: Lemon infused ash with a pack of unlit herbal cigarettes, lemon oil and soot. Goes on with many coastal and shoreline aromas such as seaweed and sandalwood notes. You may also add coal smoke, lanolin, sweet peat smoke and a little dried mint leaf. With water: becomes more citrus now with lots of lime and lemon juice, a hint of guava and some rather elegant pebbley and flinty mineral qualities. Mouth: Another acrid, punchily saline and maritime Port Charlotte. Lots of background farmyard notes and smoked barley aspects. Peppered mackerel, smoked hay, antiseptic and a little sourdough starter. With water: extremely ashy, drying and peppery now. Moves towards barley and tar with time. Finish: Long, salty, lemony, lots of hay, smoked cereals and dry earth. Comments: Not quite the equal of the 2001 but for a standard, entry level official bottling this is impressive and I think very good. What I find terrific is how loyal to the distillery character this is, everything feels refreshingly honest and distillate forward which I love. I also think it’s a smart direction to take when so many contemporaries - especially elsewhere on Islay - are increasingly reliant on wood doctoring for their own bottlings. In short: pure, loyal, extremely drinkable and worthwhile. - 89 points - whiskyfun.com

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Fiorente Elderflower Liqueur (700ml)

ITALY
$61. 99
Bottle
$743.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

Since 1875 the Francoli family have been distilling plants, fruits and flowers in the village of Campodolcino, high in the Italian Alps. Their fifty years of experience with elderflower products culminated in the release of Fiorente in 2014.
The Elder tree (Sambucus Nigra) grows in abundance throughout Europe but it's in north west Italy, with its warm Summers, cold Winter and fertile soils where the plant achieves perfection. The Francolis harvest the sweet-smelling flowers at the end of Spring when they're at their most aromatic.
The elderflowers are dried and transported to the carbon-neutral distillery where they're macerated in alcohol. Fresh mint leaves and Sicilian lemon juice are infused separately to extract the aromas, before all the distillates are slowly blended together. Finally, honey from the family's own hives is added.
Tasting note: Brilliant gold. Powerful aromas of elderflower alongside hints of ripe mango, lychee and muddled mint becoming more floral with air contact. Viscous with juicy, mid palate sweetness balanced by delicate herbal / mint freshness. Faint elderflower aftertaste. Try adding a dash to Prosecco. 20% Alc./Vol.

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Michel Couvreur Candid Malt Whisky (700ml)

Burgundy, FRANCE
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 49%

Tasting note: Candid is from malt distilled in 2006 and matured in x-Pedro Ximenez botas (250 liters). Four casks were blended. The deep polished copper colour appears slightly turbid in the glass. The aroma is promising with its initially sweet, vanilla / caramel opening. Prickles the nose on the second pass which is redolent of Christmas pudding. Delicately bitter sweet entry. A flourish of spices covers the tongue; some very attractive, almost juicy fruit cake-like moments here too, sustained into the warm, drying fade. Good length. 49% Alc./Vol.

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1967 Penfolds Grange Hermitage

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$3500. 00
Bottle
$42000.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.7%

Closure: Cork

Note: As pictured, this bottle has undergone Penfold's Clinic test in 2004. The cork and foil were replaced.

***This wine is over 50 years old and almost certainly past its prime. Please consider carefully before purchasing***

Other Reviews....
A blend of 94% Shiraz and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine showed a very intriguing nose of caramel, coffee, cedar, tobacco, cassis, underbrush, and pepper. The wine is ripe, full-bodied, very well-balanced, soft, and elegant, but clearly not a blockbuster in the style most people associate with Grange. It is fully mature, but then I thought so six years ago, and yet the wine's overall harmony has served it well. Drink it up.
90 points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate 2002

Notes sourced from Southcorp Wines.
Grape Varieties: A blend of 94% Shiraz & 6% Cabernet Sauvignon the fruit was sourced from Magill (Adelaide), Clare Valley & Kalimna (Barossa Valley).
Total acids: 5.8 grams per litre. Alcohol:12.7% pH: 3.62
Vintage Conditions: Fairly dry growing season followed by a warm vintage.
Tasting Notes:size> First vintage to use Clare Valley grapes. Won the Jimmy Watson Trophy for best one-year-old dry red at the 1968 Melbourne Wine Show. Thought of as a lighter style because it spent less time in oak. Max Schubert considered it under-rated and excellent. Rated 91/100 points by Robert Parker in 1990.
Colour: strong purple-red. Bouquet: strong minty/camphor oak although the fruit is still a little closed. Palate: very good balance; rich fruit in typical style and nicely balanced tannin. A complete wine, drinking very well. (James Halliday, National Times, Nov. 1982)
Elegant, attractive, sweet fruit/oak. Good balance, drinking superbly. (Rewards of Patience, 1st ed., 1985)
Gamey, mellow, but firm wine -- still some way from its peak. (Ultimate Grange Experience, Nov. 1994)
"Medium brick red. Sweet complex and intense stocky/ truffle- like aromas. Developed palate with ripe, concentrated, meaty/ chocolate- like flavours, silky tannin structure and long finish. Well balanced but drink soon." (Southcorp Wines, The Rewards of Patience, Fourth Edition, March 2000)

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Starward Solera Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Soon after proprietor, David Vitale launched Starward, he was starting to wonder whether he'd made enough. Local demand quickly outstripped supply. When export orders followed, the 'Solera' experienced a long absence on the Australian market. Now at a new location, production is slowly catching up. This is the revamped version of Starward's original whisky that gained the label so much early success including Gold Medals at the World Whisky Awards in 2016, 2017 and 2019. Made from Australian malted barley with brewer's yeast and matured exclusively in selected Apera (Australian sherry) casks, it promises a rich and well balanced malt with nutty, dried fruit flavours, hints of creme brûlée and spice. 43% Alc./Vol.

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Agrapart & Fils 7 Crus Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$155. 00
Bottle
$1860.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Agrapart's 7 Crus is a blend of seven Cote des Blancs villages; Avize, Cramant, Oger, Oiry, Avenay Val d’Or, Bergeres-les-Vertus, and Mardeuil. This cuvee is the only wine in the range to not be 100% Chardonnay, coming in at 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, all from their estate owned vineyards.

Other Reviews....
Agrapart’s NV Brut 7 Crus is simply gorgeous. Rich, creamy and inviting, the 7 Crus hits all the right notes. The 7 Crus doesn’t quite have the focus or energy of the top wines here, but it is incredibly delicious, approachable and relatively easy to find. This may very well be the finest release of the 7 Crus I have ever tasted since this cuvée debuted a few years ago. The 7 Crus is 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. This release is equal parts 2015 and 2014. Don’t miss it! Dosage is 7 grams per liter.
93 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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Jade C.F. Berger V.S. 1898 Absinthe (700ml)

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 65%

The distillery of C.F. Berger was founded in Couvet, in the canton of Neufchâtel, Switzerland in 1823. The Berger distillery crafted several Swiss style absinthes, the most famous of these being the C.F. Berger 65º degree absinthe verte, which earned its status as one of the premier absinthes of the 19th century. Unfortunately, absinthe crafting at the Berger distillery came to a halt with the Swiss ban of 1910, and the distillery ceased all activities in Switzerland shortly thereafter. Enter Jade Liqueurs. Those already in the know will be familiar with Ted Breaux, a biochemist and researcher who grew up in New Orleans. Ted rose to fame when he cracked the “Absinthe code” in the late 1990s, employing gas chromatography to analyse an old sample. Ted subsequently set up a business, ‘Jade Liqueurs’, with the aim of recreating several ‘rediscovered’ Absinthes.
This fine Swiss absinthe was lost forever if it had not been for the resurfacing of original, unopened bottles which Jade Liqueurs was able to secure for preservation. Using proprietary analytical techniques, they made a painstaking recreation based on select botanicals from the original regions, distilled in ancient copper absinthe alembics. The result delivers an experience characteristic of the best Swiss styles. The colour is gold with a pale emerald green blush. An intense bouquet opens with fresh liquorice root, Indian spices (fenungreek, tumeric, coriander seed) combining with fennel overtones; later passes hint at plasticine, peppermint and crushed eucalyptus leaves. The palate is achingly intense, piney, woody and bittersweet followed by a juicy, sweet anise / liquorice burst. Ends super fresh, beautifully balanced, deeply satisfying and long. Superb. 65% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Created by American absinthe expert, Ted Breaux and Combier Distillery, who analysed a rare original 19th century bottle of C.F. Berger absinthe verte from Couvet, Switzerland to formulate this modern replica Jade C.F. Berger (also known as Verte Suisse or V.S. 1898) absinthe. Appearance: Clear, pale golden with greeny blue tinge. With water louches milky very pale dirty green. Aroma: Vegetal, herbal nose with barky-wormwood, allspice, fennel and anise. Dried herbal and slightly musty rather than fresh. Taste: Dry herbaceous with continuing musty note. Wormwood, fennel and anise with marjoram and faint clove. Aftertaste: Herbaceous, woody influenced finish. 4.5 stars. - diffordsguide.com
5-STARS / Highest Recommendation - Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal

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Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel-Aged Bitters (150ml)

Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES
$38. 99
Bottle
$467.88 Dozen

ABV: 17.5%

Closure: Cork

Since its establishment in 1864, Fee Brothers continue to expand with a portfolio boasting over 80 drink mix products. The company presently has six different bitters. Up until now, some of these ingredients have been difficult to find despite being essential for many classic cocktail recipes which are returning to popularity. In general, we've found the Fee Bros range of bitters to be more pungent than other bitters on the market, so they offer fantastic value for money by being used sparingly.

Freshly emptied oak whiskey barrels from Tennessee, their interiors charred and soaked with aged whiskey, are used by Fee Brothers to age this unusual aromatic bitters. Key ingredients include Angostura bark, spice flavours, citrus oil and gentian. Only bottled once a year in the spring. When it's gone it's gone (until next year anyway). 17.5% Alc./Vol.

No tasting notes available.

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Antipodes Espresso Coffee Liqueur (700ml)

AUSTRALIA
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 25%

Australia's first certified organic coffee liqueur. Antipodes blend triple distilled, charcoal-filtered spirit with certified-organic and fair-trade sustainable coffee beans refined with pure Australian rainwater. Very limited stocks. 25% Alc./Vol.

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Bluecoat American Dry Gin (700ml)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
$114. 99
Bottle
$1379.88 Dozen

ABV: 47%

Tasting note: Brilliant rain water clear appearance with a silvery blush. Presents an intriguing aroma offering juniper, baked citrus and potpourri on the one hand, alternating with a sweeter and more unusual aspect that includes almond and jaffa-like notes. A light, mildly oily entry leads into a medium dry, peppery profile that's almost vodka-like with featherweight flavours of juniper and citrus, concluding delicately lemony, peppery, warm, lean and dry; traces of almond in the aftertaste. 47% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Named after the Bluecoat militia that fought the American War of Independence, botanicals including organic juniper berries, American citrus peels, coriander and angelica root are distilled with third-party sourced grain neutral spirit in a copper pot still made in Scotland by Forsyths of Rothes. The cobalt blue bottles have distinctive etched detailing and gold lettering: each is filled by hand and sealed with a cork stopper.Appearance: Clear and transparent. Aroma: Clean, juniper and fresh coriander nose with alpine fresh piny, lemony aromas. Taste: Soft, very slightly sweet, peppermint fresh cleansing palate with pine, zesty lemony and liquorice. The high strength adds black pepper spirity notes. Aftertaste: Lemony, pine fresh finish with lingering sage, naan bread and black pepper flavours.
4.5 stars - www.diffordsguide.com

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All Saints Estate Grand Rutherglen Muscat (375ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Glass Stopper

An Outstanding Example of Rutherglen Muscat! All Saints Estate is one of Australia's original wineries, established in 1864, by two enterprising Scots, George Sutherland Smith and John Banks. The winery has fortified material up to 80 years old which form the basis of many blends.
Very deep walnut brown colour with deep olive, walnut hue - showing considerable bottle age. Superb nose of toffee, raisin, rancio, and raisin cake. Complex, mouthfilling, luscious palate. Flavours of orange marmalade, honey and raisins, filling the palate with the viscous texture of oil. Clean finish. Very long aftertaste of honey, raisins and toffee.
Alc/Vol: 18%

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Nonino Amaro Digestif Liqueur (700ml)

Udine, Friuli, ITALY
$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

Closure: Cork

The Nonino family have devoted themselves to distillation since 1897, with each generation actively improving and innovating to change the perception of the country's best known spirit. In 1973, Nonino became the first producer to create a single varietal Grappa, using the rare and indigenous Picolit grape, setting a trend which other distillers followed. No surprise then that their Amaro is unique due to its (partial) base of grappa, alongside grain neutral distillate. Aged in barriques of Nevers, Limousin and old Sherry wood, the style is at first citrus-forward and Southern, with bitter orange peel then a flash of juicy dried apricots. It's creamy and soft, only mildly bitter, but also shows a little more pepper and cinnamon spice than most. Mint, gentian and bitter herbs at the finish align it with the Alpine sub-category, before cola and vanilla enter the fade. You could sum it up as an inter-regional expression, successfully combining the characteristics of both North and South Amari. Try it as an aperitif with minimal ice, or chilled from the fridge with an orange garnish. 35% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Nonino is a classic amari with a significant cult following — plus considerable usage in cocktails. Oddly, I never seem to drink it solo… until now. The nose is immediately spicy and smoky — think torched cinnamon sticks and cloves, smoldering incense, and smudged rosemary. Beneath the spice, the amaro moves into notes of raisins, figs, and very dark chocolate. The palate is even more exotic: sweet, sulfury molasses open up to bitter chocolate, anise, and cloves. It’s balanced but it again comes across as quite smoky, increasingly heavy with more clove and cinnamon as the finish builds. There’s lots of barrel char late in the game, with a finish that reprises dark chocolate, but slightly syrupy. Ultimately, Nonino is more innocuous than its reputation would suggest, which is either a good or a bad thing, depending on your point of view. It may indeed be best in cocktails. - drinkhacker.com
...Tawny and bright in the glass, this mellow, bittersweet beauty offers caramel and vanilla, braced by allspice and bitter orange. Although Nonino is best known for its grappas, this amaro, flavored with herbs from the mountains of Friuli, is worth seeking out. Consider it for dessert pairings or an edgy spin on a negroni. 96 points - winenethusiast.com

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Stones Green Ginger Wine

Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.7%

Fresh ginger has always been acknowledged for its medicinal properties. In this form it makes a magical, therapeutic drink. Full of spice and zest, Stones has a lovely warming property. Its most popular combination is of course with whisky, to create the world famous “whisky–mac”. (In fact, this drink can now be purchased pre-mixed as ‘Stones-Mac.”) The original Stones green ginger wine has an alcohol content of 13.7%. It drinks well neat or over ice. You can also add a dash to beer or top up a measure with your favourite mixer as a long drink.

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Delamain Pale & Dry XO Cognac (700ml)

Cognac, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 42%

One of the oldest Cognac producers, but still run by direct family descendants Charles Braastad-Delamain and his cousin, Patrick Peyrelongue. The brand was created in 1762 although the house is much older. Delamain produces no VS or VSOP Cognac, instead its entry level offering is this already 25-year-old XO produced from 100% Grande Champagne fruit sourced from local growers.
The cognac starts at around 50% ABV before being very slowly reduced with old, lower strength cognacs or "vieilles faibles", rather than water (which is the custom). This practise further highlights an attention to quality that differentiates Delamain from the pack.
Considered a showcase of the house style, the "Pale & Dry" moniker refers to both the natural colour of the blend and the fact that no sweeteners or 'boise' are added (as is actually permitted by law in Cognac).
Tasting note: Impeccable purity to the brilliant topaz colour. A superb perfume opens with aromas of rose petal / orange blossom, building with deeper, fruitier scents of figs, pear tart, dates over drier notes of cigar box, new leather and further air contact adding shades of dried banana, orange zest and cinnamon. Just fabulous. Starts off linear, dry. The middle stages are unexpectedly full bodied, vibrant, warming, mouthfilling. A luscious burst of dried fig, stone fruit, orange zest and prune stains the tongue. Driving sandalwood, pepper, almond butter and saffron push the palate length to the max. Doesn’t let up in the final stages as this fades resiny, oaky yet poised with black pepper, vanilla bean and dried fig. A final wisp of passion fruit seals the deal, showing the kind of élan you’d expect from a cognac heavyweight. One of our all-time favourites, regardless of classification or price. 42% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Bold and butterscotchy, this easy-drinking Cognac also has dried fruit and nutty tones, plus a saline touch that's reminiscent of salted caramel. There's a spicy flourish on the relatively dry finish. Delamain notes that it is one of the only Cognac houses to exclude VS and VSOP expressions from its portfolio, “its range starts where others end, with an X.O.”
95 points - wineenthusiast.com

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Benromach Contrasts Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

References Glenmorangie Tusail (less the $150 price tag).
A world-first when it was launched in 2006, this unpeated Benromach is certified Organic from start to finish, meeting rigorous UK Soil Association standards for growing the ingredients, distillation, maturation and bottling. Previous releases were enthused over by Jim Murray who described the first edition as "An absolute treat!" 91 points, followed by an even more glowing review for the 2008 - "The most astonishing explosion of intense barley and oak. More orgasmic than organic!" 93 points
This expression is around eight years old and comes exclusively matured in virgin oak casks.
Tasting note: [43% batch tasted] Glossy gold. Dazzles in the glass, forming thick legs. Creamy, almost oily bouquet, oozes fruity malt and vanilla with wonderful purity. Hints of grainstore and hay bail are detected in later passes. Light and easy on entry developing depth and texture; in fact, probably one of the creamiest barley deliveries you're likely to find: A juicy, nutty, oily malt with flavours of beeswax and shortbread heightening at the finish. Beautiful whisky that emphasises mouthfeel over complexity. References Glenmorangie Tusail (less the price tag). A simple pleasure.
Other reviews... Topaz color; completely sediment free appearance. There’s a pleasing fruitiness/ambrosial quality in the first inhalations after the pour that remind me of nectarine, Bosc pear and/or quince; the orchard fruit aspect remains evident in the second passes following more aeration, plus I encounter additional scents of parchment, green tomato, and heather. Entry features the semidry, surprisingly evolved flavors of dried fruits (nectarine and pear, in particular), green tobacco, crème caramel; midpalate flavors are sturdy, sweeter than the those at entry, honeyed, biscuity, sugar cookie-like, and maple-like. Finishes medium long, gently sweet, sappy. Shockingly evolved for such a young malt whisky. - Highly Recommended - www.spiritjournal.com

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The Naked Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

SCOTLAND
$72. 99
Bottle
$875.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

This is the new look for the whisky formerly known as "The Naked Grouse" which has transitioned to a new design and 100% recyclable packaging. The brand began with a grain whisky component, but in response to the popularity of single malts, it was decided to make it an 'all malt' in 2017. Highland Park, Glenturret, Glenrothes and Macallan are / were the core ingredients. The final composition was matured in first-fill and refill American and European oak casks, then finished in first-fill oloroso Sherry butts for a further six months.
Tasting note: Deep amber-gold. Strong sherry input brings whisps of sulphur / struck match and gingery warmth, with a drying, nutty, muesli-like edge to the malt. A little thin on entry, building concentration and spice through the middle; Biscuity and crisp, with light dried fruits, bitter chocolate and some peel freshness carrying the finish. Starts like a Glenrothes and ends like young Macallan. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Fee Brothers Plum Bitters (150ml)

Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES
$28. 99
Bottle
$347.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Since its establishment in 1864, Fee Brothers continue to expand with a portfolio boasting over 80 drink mix products. The company presently has over 10 different bitters. Up until now, some of these ingredients have been difficult to find despite being essential for many classic cocktail recipes which are returning to popularity. In general, we've found the Fee Bros range of bitters to be more pungent than other bitters on the market, so they offer fantastic value for money by being used sparingly.

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1997 The Macallan Sherry Matured 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$3999. 00
Bottle
$47988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

Produced from whiskies distilled in 1997 and earlier, this displays the impeccable pedigree of 18 Year Old Macallan of which critics have long been consistent and loud in their praise. The distillery's benchmark excellence is showcased in the 18 Year Old which is exclusively matured in selected Sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain.
Tasting note: The flashy polished copper colour is a pleasure to behold. Superb purity to the nose with raisin cake and orange zest openings. Air contact finds baking spices, but drops the intensity. Rebounds in the final pass with an impressive burst of hazelnut / dried apricot / rancio / fruit cake / cocoa - in short, a classic sherry infusion. The spices have settled compared to the 12YO - as you'd expect. This is all class and polish, with a beautiful integration of malt, dried fruits and sweet nuttiness on the palate followed by a gentle flourish of spicy raisin cake at the finish. Great poise, being neither too sweet or too dry. Softly spoken yet confident, fine tuned, never overdone. An arm chair dram for quiet contemplation. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews… Nose: Deeply attractive, honeyed with prickling wood spice and brandy butter. Palate: Rich and lingering, yielding warm raisiny, sherried and oaky notes. Finish: Long, oaky-peppery, distinguished. Smoky at the last. Comment: An aristocratic and balanced Macallan, though drier than some recent 18 year releases.
9.5 / 10 whiskymag.com.

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2016 Chateau Rieussec

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Being owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (of Lafite fame) has been a boon for Chateau Rieussec. Since taking over the property in 1984, the planted vineyard area has increased from nearly 40 hectares to roughly 90 hectares today. Investment has also been made in the cellars, and the winemaking team are now better placed to work with the multiple small lots stemming from various parcels and picking runs through the vineyard. The vineyard is planted to 90% Semillon, 7% Sauvignon Blanc, and 3% Muscadelle, and the wines are aged in roughly 50% new French oak.
Other Reviews....
Pale lemon colored, the 2016 Rieussec comes sashaying out of the glass with a beautiful floral and citrus perfume of orange blossom, pink grapefruit, yuzu, lime leaves, lemongrass and fallen leaves with hints of nutmeg and candied ginger. Having shed a lot of the puppy fat from when I last tasted this from barrel, the palate reveals loads of elegant, tightly wound layers and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Drink 2021 - 2050.
96+ points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (March 2019)
The 2016 Rieussec has plenty of botrytis on the nose, along with scents of honey, white peach, saffron, lanolin and walnut that gain intensity with aeration. The very well balanced palate presents a viscous opening and a fine bead of acidity. Generous and poised, with hints of marzipan and Turkish Delight decorating the finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Drink 2023-2045.
94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
So much botrytis on the nose with spice, dried mushrooms and nutmeg. Dried lemons and mangoes. Full-bodied and medium sweet with density and, at the same time, lightness. I like that it is full of botrytis on the palate at the beginning and then turns fruity and very pretty at the end with citrus and fruit. Balanced, creamy and rich.
97 points
James Suckling
A step up over the Carmes de Rieussec, the beautiful 2016 Château Rieussec has remarkable purity and freshness while still packing beautiful depth of fruit. Honeyed peach, apricot, flower oil, and even a hint of wet stone all emerge from this full-bodied, thick, opulent effort. I love it. It has a rounded, sexy style ideal for drinking any time over the coming 15-20 years. The 2016 is a final blend of 83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle. Drink 2019 - 2039.
97 points
Jeb Dunnuck
A great Sauternes with a wonderful brightness and freshness, this gathers speed through the palate, developing flavours of cinnamon, caramel, white pepper, clove and smoked pineapple, all wrapped in an extremely silky texture. It's still in barrel, and will be for another few months. Around 50% new oak.
96 points
Jane Anson - Decanter

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Glenrothes 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

"...plenty of sherry-driven citrus up front..Definitely worth the few extra bucks over the 10 year old." - drinkhacker.com
Billed as the classic house style, aged only in Sherry casks, this is the second in the Soleo series devoted to sherry matured expressions ranging from 10 to 25 years of age. Showing more 'breed' compared to the entry level bottling, the 12 year old is also softer and more rounded, offering moderate weight and length. All of the dried fruit, dark chocolate and spice notes you’d expect from a sherried Glenrothes are present, with nothing in excess. It's the ultimate easy-drinking Speysider. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews.... Light berry fruit notes, with resin, walnuts, and icing sugar on the nose. More confident berry notes on the palate, with a hint of cloves, then developing licorice, dark chocolate, and tangerine. The finish is spicy, with aniseed. 40% Alc./Vol.
87 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Summer 2019)
...I don’t think this whisky has changed in the last 10 months, and my notes are very similar to my prior review. There’s plenty of sherry-driven citrus up front, followed by a bold almond note, making for a quite nutty expression of Glenrothes. The malt is far more rounded and better integrated into the whole than in the 10 year old, with a much more soothing, lingering, pastoral finish. I’m finding I like it a bit more now than I did then, actually. Definitely worth the few extra bucks over the 10 year old. - drinkhacker.com

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Cadenhead's Classic Rum (700ml)

Caribbean,
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 50%

The firm of William Cadenhead Ltd, Wine and Spirit Merchants, was founded in 1842 and is Scotland's oldest independent bottler. The company was in the ownership of the same family until taken over by J & A Mitchell & Co.Ltd in 1972, the proprietors of Springbank distillery. Today, Cadenhead is probably the only Company in the world that holds extensive stocks of old matured-in-oak Demerara Rum (though they're also legendary for bottling excellent single cask, cask-strength, non-chill-filtered whiskies). The company places particular emphasis on the individuality of each bottling and bottle only a single cask of Rum at one time.

This is a non chill filtered, full strength release blended from a variety of distilleries in the Caribbean.

No tasting notes available.

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78 Degrees Sunset Gin (700ml)

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 42%

Produced in small batches using grape spirit, this new 78 Degrees Gin is vapour distilled using a unique column and basket distillation method in order to retain delicate flavours and aromas. Botanicals include juniper, (fresh pine and resiny notes), Strawberry Gum (Leafy, herbaceous & strawberry characters), Bush Apple (Tannin, acid structure and floral notes) and Rosella (Floral with undertones of raspberry, rhubarb & plum). Try it in with Mediterranean Tonic garnished with Davidson Plums or Strawberries & Thyme.
Tasting note: Very pale pink blush. Herbaceous aromas with brief air contact accenting piney juniper, white pepper and hints of semi-ripe berries. Light on entry, offering lemon, pine and tart berry flavours in a brisk, medium fresh, peppery delivery. Suggestions of celery, pine and musk confectionary through the warming aftertaste. Good length. Something a little bit different while retaining gin's traditional keynotes. 42% Alc./Vol.

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Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Rumbullion Spiced Rum (700ml)

Caribbean,
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 42.6%

A spiced rum, based on the full-bodied, high-proof Caribbean rums the seafaring fraternity would have enjoyed centuries ago. Spices include Madagascan vanilla and a good dose of orange peel, finished with a handful of cinnamon, cloves and just a hint of cardamom. The label bears an illustration of a Navy grog tub with the words: “The Queen, God Bless Her”.
Like its sister spirit from the same company, "Bathtub Gin", the bottle is wrapped in crinkled brown paper, wound with twine and sealed with black wax. Enjoy it neat, or with ice and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Tasting note: Viscous deep amber / copper colour. Medium fresh aromas of baking spice (think clove, cinnamon, nutmeg) over vanilla and hints of banana cake. A touch of orange zest balances the sugars. Plush with appealingly spicy flavours of ginger bread, orange zest and a warming cinnamon / clove / cardamom finish showing good staying power. Nicely balanced with well defined spice input. 42.6% Alc./Vol.

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Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin (700ml)

Burgundy, FRANCE
$94. 99
Bottle
$1139.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Saffron Gin is a unique recipe discovered in the archives of France's colonial past when England and France both claimed India as their jewel, and Gins rich in exotic botanicals were fashionable. Apart from Saffron which gives this Gin a delicately spicy character, seven other fresh botanicals are used including Juniper, Coriander, Lemon, Orange peel, Angelica seeds, Iris and Fennel. Saffron Gin is only produced in small batches using a traditional pot still, so at this stage availability is limited.

Tasting note: Brilliant deep orange/gold appearance. Semi sweet scents are of orange and mandarine peel over more subtle juniper notes. Delicate spices emerge after time in the glass with suggestions of saffron. A mild entry leads into a light to medium bodied palate that repeats the citrus peel-over-juniper theme. Soft, gently spicy mouth feel. Concludes refreshingly dry followed by a delicate juniper and spice aftertaste. If there’s saffron evident it comes through very late (more texturally than taste wise) and in such a subtle way that if you weren’t looking at the bottle, it wouldn’t enter the flavour equation. Would integrate well into citrus based cocktails but this is definitely not a gin that works well with tonic. 40% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... The bright orange/new copper appearance is the result I assume in part, of FD&C Yellow #5 coloring agent as stated on the label; no sediment seen; since this gin contains saffron, why artificially bring the color to such an outlandish orange degree? A potential turn-off aspect to bartenders who pay attention and like natural products. Opening sniffs detect plenty of juniper and mild herbal notes upfront; further aeration time doesn’t stimulate more in the way of ginny aromas. Entry is strikingly sweet and seed-like; midpalate focuses on the herbal bittersweet and piney/juniper components but little else. Ends on a pleasant note of coriander, juniper and barely perceptible fennel. The high level of sweetness and the phony looking color might present mixing problems. They should try a hint of color, not the neon approach. Not Recommended. - www.spiritjournal.comsize>

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Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

County Cork, IRELAND
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

“...blarney-free Irish perfection. worth hunting this bottle down for something truly special.” 96 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021
NB: Alc % will vary from batch to batch
Other reviews... Irish Distillers has already released two 90+ pot still whiskeys this year, but this is the knockout blow, an immense take on the wonderful Redbreast. The nose gives little away, all damp autumn leaves and fermenting forest fruit, but on the palate it's a fireworks display, a colorful mix of apple and pear, berries, vine fruits, chocolate liqueur, and oily pureed fruit. ...I can't think if I've ever tasted a better Irish whiskey. 96 points -whiskyadvocate.com (Vol. 20, #4) Reviewed by: Dominic Roskrow.
...Just about the ultimate in Irish whiskey noses...This is Irish Pot Still on steroids... 96 points
- Awarded: 'Irish Whiskey of the Year 2013', Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2013.
Scotch whisky is no longer king. Where not long ago 20 cases of it sold for every single case of Irish, in the first six months of 2012, Irish whiskey outsold single malt Scotch on the US market for the first time since the 1930s. Jameson has recently ranked amongst the top 30 of the world’s biggest selling drink brands, as well as been the world’s fastest growing drink brand, with a sales increase of 750 percent since the late 1980’s.
Irish whiskey is undeniably big. Yet it remains attached to some small minded misconceptions. Is it really different at all?
Almost anyone could be forgiven for making the naive generalisation that “Irish Whiskey is smoother than Scotch”. That’s because the vast majority of Irish Whiskey made and consumed (around 90%) is of the blended kind - mostly unpeated and triple distilled. Just like their blended Scotch counterparts, these are inherently smoother and lighter in style. “Smoother & Lighter” is also the message that leading marketers of Irish Whiskey have been ramming into our heads since the 1960’s.
If you’ve only experienced entry level Jameson’s or Tullamore Dew, you’re not going to have much perspective on the matter. But even seasoned whisky drinkers remain ignorant of key facts. Like most other whisky producing countries, there’s more than one category been made in Ireland. Apart from the blends, there are Grain, Single Grain, Single Malt, and Single or Pure Pot Still whiskies. One of these styles is unique to Ireland. Ironically, it's the very preponderance of blended Irish in the market that has been the primary cause behind several Irish Whiskey misconceptions. Here are three. There are others.
1: Irish Whiskies are always triple distilled (and so lighter in flavour). Not all of them. (What is true is that the more times one distills, the spirit tends to retain less of the congeners (or flavouring elements), so the whiskey seems lighter to the palate). Some Irish distilleries double distill, not triple (likewise some Scotch distilleries employ three distillations, rather than the more common two). Don't let anyone try to tell you that all Irish whiskey is triple distilled, and all Scotch is double distilled; both are incorrect.
2: Irish Whisky is never peated. According to Jim Murray, author of “Classic Irish Whiskey’, this is firstly historically inaccurate. “As much of Ireland is covered in peat, it’s hardly surprising that in the 19th Century, smoky whisky from inland distilleries was not uncommon. Like Scotland.” Secondly, in the present day, there has been a quiet resurrection of this arguably ‘Traditional’ Irish style. If you’re partial to smoke, try ‘Connemarra’ at Cask Strength.
3: Irish Whiskey is never a Single Malt. It’s true that the market for Irish whiskies that aren’t blends is relatively small. But some of the more exciting Irish releases of the last few decades have been Single Malts (Connemara, Knapogue Castle). Like their Scotch equivalents, these are produced entirely from malted barley distilled in a pot still. A delightful Single Grain Whiskey now sells under the Greenore label.
There are other subsidiary and less prevalent Irish Whiskey myths - such that, all Irish is matured in Sherry casks (not true). Or that Ireland predates Scotland in whiskey production (unclear). However, there’s really only one answer to the question “Is Irish really different at all?” The point which clearly differentiates some Irish from whiskey produced anywhere else in the world is straightforward: The only whiskeys that are emphatically and uniquely Irish are of the ‘Pure Pot Still’ variety (also referred to as Single Pot Still).
In Scotland, a practice of using malted and unmalted barley in order to pay less tax on malted grain had persisted for some time. When this ceased in Scotland, the Irish carried it on. Irish Pure Pot Still whisky is simply that - made from a mixture of malted and unmalted barley, completely distilled in a pot still. They can be good - at times astoundingly so. In fact, if you want to try some of the UK’s most brilliant new drams, you cannot go past the likes of Redbreast or Greenspot. It’s not just our opinion, but one resounded amongst whisky writers around the globe. (Jim Murray and John Hansell - of maltadvocate - are in rare agreement here).
Irish Pure Pot Still whiskies are not only a category to themselves, they are amongst the hidden gems of the whisky world, and by world standards, remain relative bargains to boot.

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Bialy Bocian Sliwka (Plum) Liqueur (500ml)

POLAND
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 30%

Several colourful flavoured variations of Baily Bocian have arrived, each based on the original vodka classic. These include plum, lemon and black currant. 30% Alc./Vol.

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2014 Penfolds Grange

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

Note: There is a small amount of damage on the back label. No information is missing.

Other Reviews….
Rich, concentrated and intense, the 2014 Grange delivers exactly what we've come to expect from this Penfolds icon wine. It's full-bodied, velvety in feel and loaded with plummy fruit, framed in vanilla and cedar. Dense, powerful and tannic, it should prove to be long lived, even by Grange standards. Gago doesn't rate the vintage overall that highly, but he says the selection this year for Grange was a bit more stringent and that production levels were just average. Drink 2025-2050.
98 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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Scrappy's Aromatic Bitters (148ml)

$33. 99
Bottle
$407.88 Dozen

This is Scrappy’s answer to the classic aromatic bitters. These bitters were created to be used in classic cocktail recipes. They add balance and a bit of spice to your favourite spirits and a killer Bar Ginger, too!

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Chandon Brut Rose

South Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

This sparkling pours with a good white creamy mousse showing good hold. Pale salmon pink base colour with a very fine bead showing excellent persistence. Very delicate nose of yeast lees, light Winter strawberry and a hint of toast. Clean crisp dry palate with very delicate flavours of Winter strawberry, confectionary and sherbet. Moderate aftertaste of Winter strawberry and lees.
Drink now.
Alc 12.5%

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The Famous Grouse 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Perth, SCOTLAND
$599. 00
Bottle
$7188.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

*************Multiple packaging styles available. Please call 1800 069 295 for more information.*************

Matthew Gloag bought malt whiskies from distilleries around Scotland and built up a reputation for his cellars. Today that tradition continues with the release of three new super-premium blended Malt whiskies from Gloags. It is a credit to master distiller John Ramsay and his team that a brand selling more than 30 million bottles of whisky in some 100 countries can conjure up and win acclaim for a 30 year old luxury product such as this. The 30 Year Old Famous Grouse Malt Scotch Whisky is created from the finest single malt whiskies including the world renowned 'Macallan' and 'Highland Park.' These whiskies are left undisturbed to mature for a minimum period of thirty years, though many rest for considerably longer. Each cask is then individually selected to create a blended malt whisky of exceptional character.
Gold medal, trophy and category champion at the International Spirits Challenge 2007. An extraordinary result!
Tasting Notes: Clear, bright russet colour. Rich aroma of citrus, pineapple and cedarwood. It is characterised by an oaky taste with a hint of mixed peel and has a long sweet finish. 40% Alc./Vol. - Tasting notes sourced from The Famous Grouse.
Other reviews: Deep amber color. Floral dried fruit, nut, molasses, and dark caramel aromas have a nice sherried character. A supple entry leads to a spicy off-dry medium-to full-bodied palate with singed brown spices, dates, dark caramel, and dusty minerals. Finishes with a lightly smoky and peaty fade of cigar box and peppery spice. A round, refined and deep whisky that maintains a delicate nature. 40% Alc./Vol.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATED: 92 points (Exceptional).- tasting note sourced from www.tastings.com

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Monkey 47 Sloe Gin (500ml)

Lossburg, GERMANY
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 29%

A drier-styled sloe gin, maintaining Monkey 47's trademark character throughout.

Sloe Gins have followed the resurgence of their London Dry relatives with new releases appearing from around the globe; including Australia and Germany. If you're new to this quintessentially British recipe, you'll soon realise the two are related by suffix alone, with the majority of brands available producing a sometimes overly sweet, liqueur-like style. There are a few exceptions. Monkey 47 is one.

Sloes (Prunus spinosa) are a close cousin of another stone fruit: the plum, with which they share its reputation for reducing inflammation, calming upset stomachs and soothing kidney and bladder ailments. Typically the berries are picked in the early Winter months and combined with gin and sugar to allow a maceration infusion to occur. The ratio of sugar to gin will depend on each producer and the properties of the fruit's harvest, accounting for varying levels of sweetness and the inherit astringency of the sloe.
As always, the quality and style of gin will play a significant role towards the end flavour. Traditional recipes call for the juniper heavy 'London Dry'. With this new-world approach, the complex yet quirky Monkey 47 Gin has been combined with handpicked sloe berries from the Black forest in Germany. After several good stirs, the final mix is left for a four week maturation period in earthenware containers. During this time, sediment settles to the bottom of the tank. The team employ a hydropress to extract further liquid from the sediment without damaging the berries. The macerate is then drawn out from the top. Many will be happy to know the end result remarkably maintains Monkey 47's trademark character throughout.

Other reviews... Distinctly drier and spicier than classic sloe gins with pronounced freshly sawn spruce woodiness. 29% Alc./Vol. 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com

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1986 Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$3799. 00
Bottle
$45588.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Often seen as the most elegant of the First Growth wines, Chateau Lafite Rothschild has long been considered one of the greatest wines from not only Bordeaux, but from anywhere in the world. Prices too reflect its status as the most collectable wine in Bordeaux, spurred on since 2008 when it ruled the Chinese fine wine market.
While the vineyards are planted to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, each year the proportions vary according to the vintage, normally with Cabernet Sauvignon accounting for 80-90% of the blend.
Recent ex-Chateau release.
Other Reviews....
The 1986 Lafite Rothschild unfurls in the decanter and glass with aromas of earthy blackcurrant fruit mingled with notions of cigar box and red berries. Richer and darker in profile than the 1975 drunk alongside, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and concentrated, displaying a velvety attack and a lively core of fruit, with just a touch of the tannic asperity that often defines this vintage in the Médoc making itself felt on the finish. As it approaches its 40th birthday, the 1986 Lafite still needs several hours' decant to show its best. Drink 2016 - 2046.
95+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (March 2022)
The 1986 Lafite-Rothschild is a great wine although over several recent encounters it is never a convincing "perfect" wine. This mirrors the bottle I tasted at the property in 2016: blackberry and graphite on the nose, gawky at first, but coalescing with time. The palate is well balanced with firm tannins, strong graphite scents unfolding with time, superb energy if not delivering quite the finesse and precision that the very best Lafite-Rothschild will bestow. This is a wine that benefits from long decanting, say five or six hours, though it never quite reaches the ethereal heights that it could have done. Drink 2020-2050.
96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (May 2018)
We are in perfectly-aged claret territory here, the most beautiful impression of a wine at its plateau. It's perfectly ready to drink and is still generous, with a long life ahead of it. Its spicy notes, touches of pencil lead and still-concentrated cassis combine with menthol, buttery leather and that classic Médoc saline, mineral-edged flourish - this is the height of well-aged Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink 2018 - 2040.
100 points
Jane Anson - Decanter (May 2018)
For years, no, decades this is been good, but a bit firm and dry. At 35 years of age, the wine is really starting to blossom. On the nose, the cedar, spice tobacco, cigar box, ash, crushed rock and currant character hit it out of the park. But the biggest change is that the wine has moved from firm to elegantly reserved. Residing on the corner of supple and stoic, supple looks like it's going to take the lead, as the tannins are starting to soften, and the naturally elegant profile of Lafite is taking the lead. Give it 5-10 more years and this could really steal the show! 1-2 hours in the decanter, depending on the provenance is all it needs.
98 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider (Dec 2021)

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Ford's Gin (700ml)

UNITED KINGDOM
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

Distilled in London at Thames Distillers, Fords Gin is a collaboration between 8th generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell and Simon Ford of The 86 Co. A mix of nine botanicals, the gin employs English wheat spirit as a base and includes a traditional blend of juniper & coriander seed, balanced by citrus (bitter orange, lemon & grapefruit peel), florals (jasmine flower & orris) and spices (angelica & cassia). The botanicals are sourced from Joseph Flack & Son’s, who have been importing herbs and spices for medicinal and culinary use into London for over a century. Each botanical is steeped for 15 hours before distillation in 500 litre stills. The gin is then shipped in bulk to Charbay Distillery in California for cutting and bottling.
Tasting note: Bright and clear. Fresh and pure scents offer up suggestions of citrus, coriander, juniper and black pepper, following through to the silk textured, juniper focused mid palate with attractive citrus notes refreshing the finish, fading dry, tangy and gently spicy. Expertly balanced. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews… EASILY ONE OF THE BEST GINS REVIEWED OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS.” HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION Spirit Journal, December 2012
Gold London Dry - 2016 The Gin Masters (The Spirits Business)

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Bacardi Spiced Spirit (700ml)

Buxtehude, GERMANY
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, Bacardi has just released its first major product innovation in 15 years. Debuted in 2011, this is Bacardi’s answer to the spiced rum category, although the spirit is merely a rum base, so can’t be classified as a rum as such.

Targeted to a male audience, Ashley Hughes at Bacardi Lion comments, “We anticipate Bacardi Spiced will attract a new generation of male consumers to the brand, one with an irrepressible spirit for adventure.”

Tasting note: Deep gold / burnished brass appearance. The top note of vanilla ice cream is hard to get passed so we’ll let this sit for a while. Several minutes later the bouquet has expanded to reveal... vanilla... this time over hints of melted butter. No other spices to speak of. The palate repeats the aroma, though with a less sweet delivery. Moderate concentration. Straightforward vanilla profile with almost indiscernible spirit warmth. Concludes slightly drier, with a short vanilla and brown sugar fade. One dimensional. 35% Alc./Vol.

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Hayman's Old Tom Gin (700ml)

London, UNITED KINGDOM
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Old Tom Gin is the last remaining example of the original lightly sweetened Gins that were so popular in 18th and 19th century England. The name comes from what may be the first example of a beverage vending machine. In the 1700's some pubs in England would have a wooden plaque shaped like a black cat (an 'Old Tom') mounted on the outside wall. Thirsty passersby would deposit a penny in the cat's mouth and place their lips around a small tube between the cat's paws. The bartender inside would then pour a shot of Gin through the tube and into the customer's waiting mouth. Until fairly recently limited quantities of Old Tom-style Gin were still being made by a few British distillers, but they were, at best, curiosity items. Hayman's Old Tom Gin is an exception.

The original company of Hayman Distillers was founded in the 1800’s by James Burrough, the great Grandfather of the current Chairman, Christopher Hayman. James Burrough created the world renowned Beefeater Gin. Although Beefeater Gin and James Burrough Limited were sold to Whitbread in 1987, the Hayman family retained part of the business and continued the tradition of distilling and blending Gin and other white spirits.

Following the 18th Century tradition, Hayman's Old Tom Gin is a botanically-intensive and lightly sweetened style of gin distilled from 100% grain. In comparison to London Dry Gin, the Old Tom style delivers a more rounded taste experience with depth. The distinctive Old Tom Gin profile is the key ingredient in classic gin cocktails such as the Martinez, Tom Collins and Ramos Gin Fizz.

“...it is very exciting to be reviving this old
but not forgotten classic style of Gin”
- Christopher Hayman, Chairman, Hayman Distillers

Other reviews... Clear with a silvery cast. Interesting aromas of graham cracker, almond, creamy lemon frosting, sweet spices, and delicate herbal juniper follow through on a soft, round entry to a sweet medium body with candied ginger and rose water accents. Finishes with a delicate spice cake with frosting -like fade with a touch of spun honey. Very confected and brilliantly so; use for vintage cocktails and other exotica. 40% Alc./Vol.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
91 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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Diplomatico Planas Rum (700ml)

VENEZUELA
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 47%

Taking its name from a valley near the distillery, "Planas" replaces "Diplomatico Blanco", however, the ABV is now 47%. A 50/50 combination of light and heavy rums, the blend is barrel-aged for up to six years followed by charcoal filtration which removes all colour. A fruity and creamy style, try it in a Mojito or Daiquiri. Also recommended for delicate cocktails such as the Rum Martini.

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Beltion White Sambuca Liqueur (700ml)

ITALY
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

The Beltion brand was born after the second world war when Giacomo Gianandrea began selling his production of almond milk. The name (and the milk) soon became popular throughout Southern Italy. Fast forward to 1995, when his children set up a modern operation with a view to extend the brand to a wider range of cordials and spirits from the classic Italian repertoire. These include Sambuca, Anice, Amaro and an unusual expression of a liqueur standard, 'Opera Beltion White Amaretto'.

Tasting note: Pours crystal clear and viscous in appearance, issuing semi sweet notes of fresh liquorice strap combined with a sharper star anise note. A thick, creamy entry continues into the plush mid palate featuring intense liquorice strap flavours with a gently warming spirit. Shows restrained sweetness. Finishes clean, light and fresh, with excellent persistence. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Fortaleza 100% Agave Blanco Tequila (750ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Closure: Cork

Tequila Fortaleza (meaning “Fortitude”) is the same Tequila released under the “Los Abuelos” label, produced at the distillery of the same name - “Fortaleza” is the export label that developed due to a trademark conflict with a Rum with the name "Abuelos" that was already being distributed in the USA.

Located in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Los Abuelos are a quality orientated producer rooted in traditions established centuries ago. Their tequilas are produced from estate grown, 100% stone milled agave. A brick oven with meter thick walls cooks the agave for thirty six hours. The crushed agave is then washed with mountain water from the Volcan de Tequila to separate the pulp from the woody fibres to create the 'mosto'. The woody fibres of the agave are removed at this time, and taken to the fields to use as compost. The agave mosto is then naturally fermented for five days in small wood vats, and then double distilled using small, labor-intensive copper pot stills.

The distinctive bottles are hand-blown in Tonala, Jalisco by artisan glassmakers and the bottle tops, artisan designed and hand made. They represent the harvested heart of the agave.

Tasting note: Flawless crystal clear appearance with a silvery blush. Offers an intense, salty, manzanilla-like bouquet that also includes dill pickle and chilli pepper. The intensity drops after several minutes exposure as the profile changes to grilled pineapple, straw and white pepper. A water like entry builds into a concentrated, fresh, vibrant palate with flavours of unripe pineapple, beeswax and white pepper accompanied by a delicious salty surge. Finishes gently warming, squeaky clean, fresh and manzanilla-dry with excellent length. Top notch Blanco that displays terrific vitality and poise. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Hippocampus Dry Gin (700ml)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 41.5%

Originally from the West Perth based Hippocampus Distillery (launched in 2015), but now based in Melbourne and distilled by Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers and made in small batches, with 10 undisclosed botanicals in the mix, macerated overnight then distilled in a copper pot still.
Tasting note: [Batch 9 tasted] Crystal clear. Spicy and fresh aromas of juniper, cardamom and cinnamon in the first pass with air contact emphasising lemon gelato, mineral and mandarine peel. Quite concentrated for the ABV with a lean, peppery juniper entry, followed by flavours of coriander seed, citrus peel and a warming spirit finish. Aftertaste of white pepper and juniper shows excellent staying power. 41.5% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Batch 1 - Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016.

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Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

"A superb re-working of an always trustworthy malt... What a sensational success!" - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024
Of the more contemporary age statement bottlings, Glenfarclas 12 YO has had a rollercoaster ride in terms of reviews over the last few decades. Some are lukewarm, others like Jim Murray are more than enthusiastic, rating it just one point below the venerable 40 year old! Due to its atypical flavour profile, many have concluded that it must be x-Bourbon matured - unusual for this distillery. Glenfarclas have settled the matter. At the time of writing (according to the official website) this is 100% Oloroso matured. About two-thirds is aged in first and second-fill sherry casks, the remainder in third and fourth fill sherry casks. It's then bottled after a light filtration. The re-used barrels act a bit like spent tea bags having less influence on the whisky each time they're filled, which explains why this doesn't taste like a sherry bomb. Instead, 'Farclas 12YO is all about subtlety, letting the distillate get a show while providing a medium-bodied, appetising alternative to the bolder 15 year old. Splash it over ice or add a little water and the flavours become like liquid muesli bar, sweetening up with delicious effect. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A superb re-working of an always trustworthy malt. The dramatic change in shape works a treat and suits the malt perfectly. What a sensational success! 94 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024
"This Speyside Scotch is rich with vanilla notes, along with bright tropical fruit and a touch of smoke on the finish." - wineenthusiast.com
...It seems like the Glenfarclas 12 hasn’t changed after all these years, which is a good thing. It’s still a solid single malt, but there are others that can be similar to it. Drinking this even made me think of ex-bourbon cask aged Kavalan. Now, this isn’t a complaint but I’ve always wondered if this is really purely matured in ex-sherry casks. The lack of a dark color doesn’t matter to me, but it doesn’t have the flavors you get from the typical ex-sherry cask matured Highland or Speyside single malt. I wonder if these are mostly from well-used ex-American oak sherry casks? Which, if I’m correct, explains the lack of ex-sherry cask flavor, and explains why I seem to taste more of the distillery DNA. It’s nice to have tried this again after not having had a Glenfarclas in years. Perhaps I should start thinking of this as more of a spirit-forward sherried single malt rather than a wood-forward sherried single malt? - July 2022, malt-review.com
...Classic Speyside. On the nose, there’s lots of honey and maple notes, with a biscuity character that offers lightly buttery, grainy notes. The sherry influence is slight, offering some punch on the nose but also just a hint of orange peel on the finish, following a body that offers tastes of chocolate malt balls, lightly roasted peanuts, and some dried ginger. This is a perfect “everyday” dram — not overwhelming, but with enough nuance to merit continued exploration — and affordable. - drinkhacker.com
Nose: Deceptive. Seems restrained, but at close quarters is quite powerful. Nutty, with a splash of lemony sourness. Palate:Big, firm. Hard toffee. Burnt, peat-smoke, notes. Finish: Spicy. Ginger snaps. Shortbread. Long, lingering. Comment: Confident. Straightforward. A first-class whisky. Well-rounded. No-nonsense. 8.5/10 - Michael Jackson - whiskymag.com
[2014 bottling tasted] Deep gold. Shortbread and enticing vanilla custard on the nose; decidedly fuller, richer and overall slightly better balanced than the 10 year old, however, there's an odd match box/pickled onion flavour and a sharp edge to the profile that leaves you wanting. Concludes semi sweet, spiced up with gingery warmth but a little thin to finish. 89 points

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