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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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Paracombe A Trio of Pinot Sparkling

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)

ABV: 12.1%

Closure: Cork

Made from a blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes. A frothy mousse sits over a damask pink coloured base that’s finely threaded by an exceptionally persistent stream of tiny bubbles. Aromas of pear, raspberries and strawberries are followed by some light yeast lees notes. Fruity pear, raspberry and strawberry flavours meld into some subtle lees characters and a touch of sherbet on the back palate. Dry refreshing finish with crisp acidity and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.1%

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Mozart White Chocolate Vanilla Cream Liqueur (500ml)

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

This is the real traditional chocolate liqueur made by the Liqueur manufacturers “H.C.König” from the city of Mozart’s birth. Described as “A dream in White”, the subtle nuances of this white chocolate luxury, fire romantic imaginings and inspire culinary fantasies. All ingredients are genuine and natural, using only the finest white chocolate and the best fruit distillates to give it its special character. Mozart Liqueur is best had slightly chilled. The bottle must be kept refrigerated after opening and has a lifespan of about six months. 15% alc/vol

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1960 Castarede Bas Armagnac (500ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$750. 00
Bottle
$9000.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Tasting note: Bottled in 2019, the 1960 Castarede is one of the most elegant Armagnacs we’ve tasted to date. Heading into dessert territory, it opens with sustained, high pitch aromas of sticky date and pecan pie unfolding with hints of salted-caramel chocolate and Grand Muscat. Showing no loss of vitality after six decades in oak, it's seductive and silky with a superb rush of fruit cake, baking spices, rancio and café crèmes framed by super fine tannins and a creamy finish that's briefly succulent and fabulously long. Reference point here is the Dartigalongue house style. It should equally please lovers of Hors d'age Cognac. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Never Never Distilling Co. Ginache Gin (500ml)

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 38%

As part of their 'Dark Series Experiments in Flavour', Never Never Distilling Co. have released the world’s first Grenache gin. Produced right in the heart of the McLaren Vale wine region, ‘Ginache’ contains Never Never’s award-winning Triple Juniper Gin and Grenache juice from grapes picked from Chalk Hill’s Slate Creek vineyard. The grapes were harvested in March from the Harvey’s family plot, not far from the Willunga township. The plot itself was purchased by John Harvey, patriarch of Chalk Hill and was first planted way back in 1897.

A contemporary take on traditional sloe gin, the spice and bright citrus flavours of this gin work wonderfully with the jammy raspberry brightness of the young Grenache character. It's bursting with red fruits and makes an delicious gin and tonic. Alternatively, simply try it over ice with a slice of orange. 38% Alc./Vol.

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Jean Fillioux Cigar Club Cognac (700ml)

Cognac, FRANCE
$290. 00
Bottle
$3480.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Recommended to go with your favourite Havana cigar - Hoyo de Monterrey, Montecristo N°2 or Partagas D4.
Tasting note: [from a 20ml sample] Pretty polished copper coin colour. Initial nosing finds plump and gently spicy aromas; raisin cake and dates are followed by later suggestions of shortbread and vanilla plus white pepper. Light to medium bodied with a mid palate surge of dried fig/pear and vanilla. Finish features walnuts and black pepper. Reigned in by the wood a little too early. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Overeem Distillery Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky (700ml) - 43%

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Aged in French oak sherry casks, this is the leader in the entry-level core range from Overeem. The malt is plump on the nose, infused with wood shavings, white pepper, cinnamon and burgeoning dried fruits. No shortage of flavour as the palate takes a sweeter trajectory that includes toffee apple, caramel fudge, vanilla wafer biscuits and almond biscotti, countered by gentle astringency. The sugars are kept in check, despite hinting at sticky date through the finish. The effect is a seductive sweet-dry balance that has you coming back for seconds. 43% Alc./Vol.
First tasted 2012... Bright gold appearance. Immediately appealing aroma offers pristinely clean barley sugar / butter menthol top notes with a very enticing lift. After aeration, lovely vanilla / malt aromas are detectable followed by heavier Christmas cake / dried fruit scents. Wispy, silky entry leads into a soft, pure, light to medium bodied palate; medium dry flavours of barley sugar and butter menthol repeat accompanied by gentle spices and continue well into the aftertaste. Exhibits a lightness and panache that’s comparable to class Irish. Well done! 91 points 43% Alc/Vol.

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Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

Burgundy, FRANCE
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 45%

Tasting note: The deep mahogany / gold ochre hue stains the sides of the glass and shows good viscosity. Mildly prickly aroma offers suggestions of pancake, dilute maple syrup and mocha. Little variation in the second phase which, if anything sees the intensity drop a notch. Light entry opens to a plush, clean, richly sherried profile; semi sweet Christmas cake flavours, hollowing out at the finish, concluding with vanilla and caramel at the fade. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Colour: dark amber. Nose: this is much more elegant! Prunes, leather, cigars, old wooden furniture and orange marmalade. Mouth: yes, a much better balance here. Smooth, rounded yet not lumpish at all, all on fruitcake, orange zests, sultanas and notes of aniseed. Plus various spices including cloves. Finish: long and in the same vein. Comments: excellent, classic sherried malt. 88 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com
Burgundy is a place full of personalities at the high end of the passion scale, especially when it comes to food and drink - perhaps none more so than a Belgian who is presently maturing Scotch Whisky in the heart of the famous French wine region. The fellow in question is Michel Couvreur, and he's a man on a mission when it comes to Scotch Whisky.
Entering from the wine trade, his is an increasingly familiar story within the whisky industry. He'd already established a business in the early 1950s in Scotland selling Burgundy wines when in 1978, French friends suggested that he add a top quality Scotch to his portfolio. So began Couvreur’s interest in the whisky industry from which he developed his ultra-traditionalist perspective on oak. He maintains (more radically than others in the industry) that 90% of a whisky’s quality comes from the cask, and only 10% of the quality comes from the distillation process. In the 1970s, American bourbon casks gradually replaced port and sherry casks for the maturation of Scotch whisky, a great tragedy, according to Couvreur, as it changed the essence of a product that had European barrels at its core.
In a personal crusade, Couvreur settled in Bouze-les-Beaune (close to the Burgundian town of Beaune, France), where he opened a customs bonded cellar and began selecting his own sherry casks (Pedro Ximenez and Palomino) from the Andalusia region of Spain. Some readers will be aware, since the 1970's, sherry ceased to be shipped to UK in wood. Whisky producers have now to go and select their casks at sherry bodegas, paying a premium on top of transport costs. It's partly for this reason that Michel Couvreur's cellar is located in Burgundy, half-way between Scotland and Andalusia, with straight motorways from Jerez de la Frontera to Beaune.
Courveur's "Scotch" starts out in Scotland as bulk a.k.a.“clearach” (a high proof distillate) which is transferred to his humid cellar in Bouze-les-Beaune to be aged in small sherry casks that have been impregnated with 25 years aging via traditional soleras. All required dilutions are accomplished with bottled water from Scotland. Total production is about 50,000 bottles or 4,000 cases annually. A small selection of these artisan matured spirits has just arrived in Australia.

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Jim Beam Distillers Series No.4 Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
$174. 99
Bottle
$2099.88 Dozen

ABV: 37%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
This is the fourth release in the Jim Beam Distillers Collector's series. This edition commemorates James B. Beam 1864 - 1947.
No tasting notes available.

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Cocchi Americano Aperitif (750ml)

Cocconato d'Asti, ITALY
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 16.5%

Closure: Cork

Cocchi (pronounced co-key) Aperitivo Americano falls along the lines of a Bianco Vermouth. Produced since 1891 from moscato d’asti and fortified with a touch of brandy, it’s subsequently flavoured with bittering aromatics like gentian and cinchona bark, along with orange peels and herbs. Toby Cecchini, writing for the New York Times Magazine, comments “...what has cocktail enthusiasts excited about Cocchi is that it is secretly acknowledged to be the most similar product in existence to the old-formula Kina Lillet.”

Lillet Blanc, (formerly Kina Lillet), a product directly imported by Nicks Wine Merchants, was originally a bitter tonic drink, however the quinine content was reduced in 1986, leaving the market bereft of a properly bitter alternative. Though not as intense as Lillet, Cocchi’s product certainly offers a lighter and more bitter aperitif experience that should appeal to any mixologist concerned with historical accuracy.

Tasting note: Bright pale straw / gold appearance. Mildly oxidised, grapey aromas mingle with floral notes. Further inspection yields hints of fresh picked, sweet oregano and ripe quince. A soft, round, semi sweet entry leads into a moderately concentrated mid palate offering flavours of moscato and dried apricot that’s nicely counterpointed by gentle bitterness. Finishes fresh, clean and gently bitter with a quinine, citrus peel aftertaste persisting. Try it in your next Corpse Reviver or Vesper. 16.5% Alc./Vol.

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Bombay The Original London Dry Gin (700ml) - 37.5%

London, UNITED KINGDOM
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 37.5%

Other reviews... Nosing passes find a peppery bouquet of zesty, mildly citrusy scents of juniper, cedar, Christmas tree sap, coriander and orris root. Entry is silky, smooth, moderately sweet and keenly pine-like; the midpalate is elegant, floral, and sweet with a touch of sap. Finishes clean, citrusy and spicy. Better than its sibling, Bombay Sapphire. 85-90 points - wineenthusiast.com

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2014 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz

Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

The Mount Edelstone Vineyard, established in 1912 by Ronald Angas, a descendant of George Fife Angas, features ancient 500-million-year-old geology that has resulted in deep red-brown clay-loam soils. These conditions lead to low yields from the dry-grown, ungrafted centenarian Shiraz vines. First bottled as a single-vineyard wine in 1952 by fourth-generation Cyril Henschke, Mount Edelstone has been crafted by the Henschke family for over 65 years and is considered one of Australia's premier single-vineyard Shiraz wines.

Henschke’s Mount Edelstone was first bottled as a single vineyard wine in 1952. The 2014 has been released ahead of the 2013 which requires more time in bottle. Matured in 92% French and 8% American (28% new, 72% seasoned) hogsheads for 18 months. Alc 14.5%

Other Reviews....
Nicely contained and composed. Really fresh blackberry fruits, dark cherries, chocolate, roasted coffee and roasting herbs. The texture is fine and silky. A wealth of blackberry and dark plum flavors that hold the middle palate with effortless length. Screw Cap.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.com
102yo single vineyard, matured in 92% French and 8% American hogsheads (28% new) for 18 months. Only a fraction of the normal crop, as was the case in many parts of SA and Vic. The colour is that of an 18 month-old (not 36 months) shiraz, the aromas of black fruits, licorice and black pepper, the tannins firm and enduring, yet in balance with the powerful fruit. I remain to be convinced this is suited to drinking while the '13 comes around, the best solution is to leave both to themselves for 5 or so years. Drink by 2044.
97 Points
James Halliday - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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Paul Giraud XO Grande Champagne Cognac (700ml)

Cognac, FRANCE
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A brandy from the core of Cognac, 'Grande Champagne' where the most prized vineyards are located. This is a soft, delicate, sweetish style which has reached twenty five years of age.

Tasting note: “A lighter style with good balanced flavours. Very charry, dusty, peaty complexity on the nose. Lovely sweet concentrated fruit with spicy, fresh and clean overtones.” 5 stars – Winestate Magazinesize>

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Applewood Distillery Gin (500ml)

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

A Gin that accents the tart, bright green flavours of the Finger Lime and then gives a double-tap of savoury Desert Lime. In all, 25 individual botanicals play a part, with aromatic support delivered by Peppermint Gum Leaf, Saltbush, Wild Thyme, Pepperberry, Wattleseed, Anise Myrtle, Macadamia and of course - a solid dose of juniper.

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2016 Chateau Angelus

Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$999. 00
Bottle
$11988.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

As with a lot of properties in Saint-Emilion, Chateau Angelus has had its share of struggles in the mid-late 1900s, but after taking over from his father in 1988 Hubert de Bouard quickly turned around the property, to the point where it was upgraded to Premier Cru Classe A in 2012. The 27 hectare vineyard used for Chateau Angelus is planted to 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Maturation takes place in 100% new French oak for 18-24 months.

Other Reviews....
The 2016 Angélus is composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, aged 18 to 22 months in new barrels and foudres. Deep garnet-purple colored, it drifts effortlessly out of the glass with sensuous notes of lavender, candied violets, garrigue, Ceylon tea and iron ore with a core of warm black cherries, mulberries, ripe plums and aniseed plus wafts of cedar chest and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, the perfumed fruit whispers of great intensity and depth, with the vivacious fruit well knit into the plush, seductive frame of velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. Still very tightly wound with amazing tension at this stage, it truly needs a good 6-8 more years in bottle to deliver the fully expressed layers that this soft-spoken, profound beauty promises.
98+ points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate

The 2016 Angélus has a very well defined bouquet featuring blackberry, melted tar, pencil box and floral notes, though they are less pronounced than they were from barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. This is well balanced with plenty of freshness and fine grip, and quite dense in the mouth compared to its peers. Notes of blackberry laced with sea salt and a touch of licorice govern the finish to this substantial Angélus, which will benefit from several years in bottle. Patience will be undoubtedly rewarded.
96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2016 Angélus is a total stunner. Despite its late bottling in September 2018, the 2016 is simply magnificent. Soaring aromatics and layers of bright, vibrant fruit are two of the main signatures in the 2016. The tannins, so often hard in young Angélus, are almost impossibly refined. Pomegranate, blood orange, raspberry jam, wild flowers and mocha are some of the many notes that race through the 2016. All the elements fall into place in a memorable, exquisite Saint-Émilion that is clearly one of the wines of the year. Don't miss it!
98 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Subtle and profound aromas of blackberries, wet earth and sweet tobacco. Hints of spice, too. Full-bodied and so deep. It’s incredibly vertical and long. Just like looking down a well. Firm and powerful tannins, yet polished and balanced. Goes on for minutes. One of the greatest ever. Try after 2025.
99 points
James Suckling

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Byrrh Aperitif (750ml)

FRANCE
$38. 99
Bottle
$467.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

The new, slightly smaller format of the famous wine-based aperitif also weighs in with a higher ABV. Made mainly from Carignan and Grenache grapes from the hillsides of Roussillon in Southern France, the grape must is macerated with neutral spirit in order to stop the fermentation process. This gives a particularly fruity and syrupy mixture, called "mistelle". After a preliminary ageing, the mistelles are blended with dry red Roussillon wines. The blend is then cold-flavoured with dried crushed quinine bark, and aged for 3 years in large wooden barrels called "foudres".

Simon Violet and a pharmacist friend, both from Thuir, in the Pyrénées invented this new quinine-based aperitif in 1856. Benefiting from the then fashion for quinine tonic wines, Byrrh soon became popular throughout France. Starting in 1903, advertising poster competitions were launched to promote the brand. Boosted by extensive advertising campaigns, Byrrh was a huge hit in the 1930s and by 1935 was the leading aperitif in France, with sales reaching 35 million litres. The brand became part of Pernod Ricard in 1976.

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Great Southern Distillery Limeburners Sherry Cask Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml) - Cask Strength 61%

Albany, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 60%

Great Southern Distillery, the first of its kind in Western Australia is located in the picturesque coastal town of Albany. Great Southern's whisky is marketed as 'Limeburners', named after an area nearby the distillery where lime burning took place in convict times.

The present distiller is Albany local, Ben Kagi who joined the company in 2005, putting to work a palate honed over many years as a winemaker and associate judge in wine shows. After initially looking after quality control (yes, Ben gets to spend his days tasting spirits), he's now the main distiller, instrumental in setting the standards for the award winning Limeburners Single Malt and Whisky Liqueur.

We've been following this project for several years, long enough to see a house style developing, typified by brandy-like, dried fruit, fruit mince pie notes. Two expressions are on offer - a cask strength which is generally bottled at 60% ABV and a more affordable, lower proof bottling. Both are worth seeking out.

Note: Due to the limited nature of batches barrel numbers and alcohol percentage will vary. Call us if you'd like to know which batchers are presently on our shelves.

Tasting note: [Barrel M90 tasted, a.k.a. "The Director's Cut"] Brassy, deep polished copper appearance. Mildly prickly aromas include spicy mince fruit pie, brandy cream and dried fruits becoming more keenly raisin-like after aeration. Parching oak and a slightly bittersweet attack develops into attractive dried fruit flavours with a sweet surge finishing dry yet creamy with a long, rich, Christmas-cake-like fade. Balances well at this high ABV. 60% alc./Vol.

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1985 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$179. 99
Bottle
$2159.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Produced from Colombard, Ugni Blanc & Bacco grapes. Copper with gold hue. Opening sniffs offer sweet leather, roast almonds, hazelnut, toffee apple and an array of spices including cinnamon, clove and vanilla. The robust, spicy palate yields baked apple and raisin flavours followed by a wave of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Warming spirit tingle, almost prickly. Drying aftertaste of orange zest, vanilla, nutmeg and old leather. If extraordinary length is one indicator of an extraordinary Armagnac, this is solid but not one of the greats. 40% Alc./Vol.

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G.E. Massenez Liqueur d'Ananas Coco (Pineapple Coconut) Liqueur (500ml)

Alsace, FRANCE
$47. 99
Bottle
$575.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

It is said that Charles V of Spain was terror stricken when he saw the pineapple for the first time. Discovered with the conquest of America it has since become widely grown in parts of Asia, Africa and of course Northern Australia. Pineapple is a natural solvent of fat. This liqueur version represents one of the few pineapple liqueurs currently available on the Australian market. Blended with coconut it creates an exotic, tropical liqueur well suited to warmer climates and ideal for use in a range of fruit based cocktails.

Uncompromising on quality, G.E. Massenez is today universally acclaimed for his 'eaux de vie' (fruit brandies) as well as his crème liqueurs. The company has won many awards at international exhibitions. 20% alc/vol

No tasting notes available.

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Michel Couvreur The Unique Blended French Whisky (700ml)

Burgundy, FRANCE
$124. 99
Bottle
$1499.88 Dozen

ABV: 44%

A Couvreur blend of malted and un-malted Scotch whiskies (both Pot-still and Coffey distilled). Matured partly in Scotland and partly in France, after four years in barrel it was reduced with Pentland Hills water. Soft and sweet on the nose with notes of dried grass and straw bail, developing with cream tea biscuits and a little citrus lift. That citrusy, grassy zest is on the palate too, giving a sprightly lift to the sweet malt. Spicy. Tastes its age. Non chill filtered. 44% Alc./Vol.
Michel Couvreur's "Scotch" starts out in Scotland as bulk a.k.a.“clearach” (a high proof distillate) which is transferred to his humid cellar in Bouze-les-Beaune, Burgundy, France to be aged in small sherry casks. Total production is about 50,000 bottles or 4,000 cases annually. From 1978 on, Couvreur made maturing whiskies his life’s work, dedicating research to a process which he once compared to 'cross-fertilisation'. Couvreur passed away in 2013; his son-in-law Cyril Deschamps and his cellar master Jean-Arnaud Frantzen, with the invaluable help of Michel’s devoted wife Marthe and his daughter Alexandra, continue to follow to the letter the original philosophy of the house.

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