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23rd Street Distillery Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

There have been several iterations of 23rd Street's single malt, with different labels and ABVs, however this one now looks to be settled as a core range release. The large site housing the 23rd Street Distillery in Renmark was first built in 1914 by Chateau Tanunda, a major brandy producer, but was closed in 2004 until Bickfords Australia along with sister company Vok Beverages invested 6.6 million in the new venture, with help from a government grant. Initially, brandy-focused, vodka and a range of gins are also on offer. Distillate is derived from two pot stills built by Adelaide manufacturers H. Jennings in the 1950s. For the whiskies, x-Bourbon maturations are currently preferred.
Notes from the producers... Elegant aromas of toffee, lifted fruit and delicate vanillin oak trail into an evocative hint of wine cellar. The palate is full and lightly sweet, with citrus and apricot, bedtime malted milk, and a finish of butterscotch oak and lingering warmth. Produced from Kangaroo Island barley and matured in x-Bourbon casks. 46% Alc./Vol.
43% batch tasted... Brilliant gold. Rich, rounded aromas include gobstopper, ripe peach and banana over light vanilla and wood spice. Super pure with a deliciously fruity, off-dry delivery hinting at kumquat, pepper, cocoa and pencil shavings with a late rush of fig and banana confectionary before the oak closes in. Fruity and flavoursome. 91 points

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Flor de Cana Centenario Gold 18 Year Old Rum (700ml)

Chichigalpa, NICARAGUA
$169. 99
Bottle
$2039.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

"A very serious, dry, and elegant rum. " - tastings.com
One of Latin America's most prestigious marques, Flor de Cana make attractive, lighter styled, column-distilled rums using estate grown molasses. The soils of the fifth generation family farm are enriched by an active volcano, the distillery powered by renewable energy and all the rums are tropically aged. Importantly, Flor de Cana's label now carry true age statements, with “years old” attached to each number on the labels (previously there was only a vague indicator of 'average age', which some considered deceptive). There is no solera system or blending from other ages. The sugar-free 18-year old is one of the high points of the range, issuing soft, plush scents of mocha, vanilla- wafer, buttered raisin toast and bounty bar, echoed in the taste. It shows good concentration at the mid palate stage where a burst of vanilla, crème café and sweet spices covers the tongue. Creamy textured with very gently warming spirit, the finish is finely tannic, on the drier side with subtle golden syrup and vanilla fudge followed by a delicate buttery / nutty fade. It's more opulent than its younger siblings but consistent with the house style which is all about grace and restrained power. Worth noting again, there's zero added sugar or additives of any other kind - relatively unusual for this segment - which makes it a refreshing alternative to competitors from Venezuela, Panama or Guatemala. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... If you are more familiar with the likes of Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva and/or Zacapa this might be a way of trying an “undoctored” rum. It’s gentle with a natural and not overpowering sweetness. It’s quite a light, elegant style of rum very enjoyable. I’ve found it nice to return to after buying so many cask strength single cask rums lately. This offers a half way house – it appeals to my sweet tooth whilst retaining plenty genuine rum character. 4/5 stars - thefatrumpirate.com
Look for a copper-penny hue and mild coconut and floral aromas. The palate opens with vanilla and a pleasing violet tinge, fading into walnut, dried fig and espresso, plus a clove tingle. 95 points - wineenthusiast.com
...Rich copper color. Dark caramel, buttered nuts, and spice aromas. A rich, supple entry leads to a viscous, dryish, full-bodied palate with robust dark chocolate, caramel, roasted nuts, and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a very long, charred oak, vanilla, and burnt caramel fade. A very serious, dry, and elegant rum. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal, 94 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com
Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025

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Le Gin de Christian Drouin Calvados Cask Finish Gin (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 42%

Foremost a Calvados producer, Guillaume Drouin has extended his portfolio with a selection of cleverly crafted gins. This one is based on the original "Le Gin" released in 2015. Thirty varieties of cider apples and eight different botanicals are employed. Each botanical is distilled separately before being blended. The gin is then aged for around six months in former 10-year-old Calvados casks.
Tasting note: [BATCH 2017-A tasted] Pours brilliant bright gold. Hits the jackpot with a high-pitched bouquet of apple cider, pine needle, menthol, bright juniper and citrus peel. Much like the nose, only more subdued, this offers piney, woody-juniper like flavours with hints of black pepper as well as apple-cinnamon yogurt through the aftertaste. A barrel aged style in which key botanicals remain clearly expressed. 42% Alc./Vol.

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Ciroc Snap Frost Vodka (700ml)

Gaillac, FRANCE
$82. 99
Bottle
$995.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

An unusual vodka. Whereas most vodkas are produced from common starches such as wheat or potatoes, Ciroc is made from the Mauzac Blanc and Ugni Blanc grapes left on the vine for extended ripening. The fruit is sourced from Gaillac in the Southwest of France, (nestled between Roussillon and the Pyrenees in the South and the Gorges of the Tarn in the East). After harvesting, the juice is pressed, cold fermented then distilled five times - the fifth time using specially-designed, traditional copper pot-stills.
Tasting note: Crystal clear. The aroma is pronounced by vodka standards with a mixed peel / citrus focus that you’d anticipate from a gin. The citrus theme carries through to the palate which is fresh, medium dry and gently warming. Tails off nicely finishing clean, dry and mildly spicy with juicy grape and sweet citrus notes persisting. Think of a gin less the juniper - the possibilities are endless! 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Clear. Perfumed aromas of lemon creme and Key Lime pie. A soft, supple entry leads to a glycerous, sweetish medium-to full-bodied palate with creamy vanilla frosting, citrus pie, and mild peppery spice flavours. Finishes with a peppery baked citrus peel fade. More of a citrus flavoured vodka or eau-de-vie (which technically it is) in character, but nice.
International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
RATED: 88 points (Highly Recommended) - www.tastings.comsize>
Other reviews… Clear. Owns a peculiar bouquet reminiscent of turkey dressing. Palate entry is sweet, ripe and grapey, a complete 180-degree turn from the odd bouquet; midpalate highlights the sweet, fruity ripeness to the point where it starts to resemble grappa. Finish is delightfully sweet, polished and elegant. Rating: 90-95 - www.wineenthusiast.comsize>
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Maxwell Spiced Mead Liqueur (750ml)

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Mead is a wine made entirely from fermented honey. The Vikings believed it to be an aphrodisiac. The bridegroom would drink mead for a month after his wedding day to ensure virility, and this became known as the HONEY-MONTH which later evolved into the word "HONEY MOON".

Maxwell Wines of McLaren Vale create Spiced Mead by infusing the fermented honey with a blend of herbs & spices including cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Normally served hot to bring out the lovely aromas and tastes of the complex spices. A great winter warmer. 12.5% Alc./Vol

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Canadian Club Seventies 1970's Blended Canadian Whisky (750ml)

Walkerville, Ontario, CANADA
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

Canadian Club's limited edition "Vintage" range was created to give a glimpse into how this whisky tasted across different historical decades. Labelled as '50s, '60s and '70s decades respectively, they are reportedly rye-heavy styles. Other than being a curio and a collector's item, there's little more information available on these. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Soho Lychee Liqueur (700ml)

FRANCE
$41. 99
Bottle
$503.88 Dozen

ABV: 21%

The lychee is a rare sub tropical fruit originating in Southern China where the lychee is famed as 'the King of Fruits'. The lychee grows to approximately 3-4 centimetres in size, oval to rounded-heart shaped with a bumpy skin that is red in colour. Once the skin is peeled, the crisp juicy flesh is white or pinkish, translucent and glossy like the consistency of a grape. Lychees have a sub-acid sweetness with a wonderful freshness. The fruit is also high in the antioxidant Vitamin C and the essential mineral Potassium. Soho Lychee liqueur, the pure essence of fresh lychee fruit captured in a light, refreshing, natural tasting liqueur, can be served at room temperature, or slightly chilled with lime & soda, cola, fruit juices or tonic water. This versatile liqueur is becoming increasingly popular in a wide variety of cocktails and after dinner drinks.
Other reviews... The highly perfumed aroma features good smells of lychee with additional layers of fragrances of parchment, palm oil, flowers and sealing wax. The palate entry is gently sweet and properly fruity; the midpalate displays a textured sweetness/ripeness that is delicious and light-to-medium weighted. Wraps up sweet, succulent, and genuinely tasty. 21% Alc./Vol. Rating: 90-95 points. - wineenthusiast.com
Cocktail: Soh 07
Toast the Chinese New Year with two new liqueur cocktails featuring Soho Lychee Liqueur.
Pre-marinate oranges in simple sugar
0.5 part Soho Lychee Liqueur
2 parts VSOP Cognac
1 part pomegranate juice
1 part orange juice
Spoonful of sugar
Method: Serve over ice in a rocks glass filled with marinated orange pieces.
Cocktail: Lychee Kiss
2 parts Soho Lychee Liqueur
2 parts Premium Vodka
Splash of grapefruit juice
2 parts Sparkling Wine
Method: Serve in a martini glass with a lemon twist garnish. - notes partially sourced from www.cocktailatlas.com

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Ciroc Red Berry Flavoured Vodka (700ml)

FRANCE
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 37.5%

One of the first flavour-infused varieties from Ciroc is also gluten free. Raspberry, strawberry and other natural flavours result in a taste that's lusciously different and smooth. Try it in a Red Berry Cosmo.
Whereas most vodkas are produced from common starches such as wheat or potatoes, Ciroc is made from Ugni Blanc grapes left on the vine for extended ripening. The fruit is sourced from Gaillac in the Southwest of France, (nestled between Roussillon and the Pyrenees in the South and the Gorges of the Tarn in the East). After harvesting, the juice is pressed, cold fermented then distilled five times - the fifth time using specially-designed, traditional copper pot-stills. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

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Brogan's Way Royal Blood Gin (700ml)

Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 57.2%

This is Brogan’s navy strength gin, made with cardamom, rosemary, bay leaf, Australian sea parsley, saltbush and roasted wattle seed.
Tasting note: The racehorse in the collection, with more depth and power all round.The spice-shop bouquet evokes curry leaf, cardamom, white pepper and hints of liquorice root through the juniper. Creamy and concentrated attack is also nicely balanced; a melting pot of citrus and cardamom followed by vibrant peppers, a touch of liquorice root and lemon thyme to finish. Powerful, full-flavoured gin with a moreish mouthfeel. 57.2% Alc./Vol.

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Clase Azul Anejo Tequila (750ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$1199. 00
Bottle
$14388.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Also known as the “Edición Indígena-Mazahua” ( Mazahua Edition) in relation to the bottle's cultural references, this exceptionally hard-to-find Clase Azul marks a high point in our Tequila collection: A nine-year-old produced from traditionally roasted agaves, rested for 25 months in ex-bourbon barrels, and packaged in a hand made and hand painted Talavera style decanter with a 24-carat-gold charm on the neck. The decanter also includes unfired clay, representing the history of the people and their land. Each decanter is numbered and signed by both the master distiller and the Mazahuan artisan who decorated the piece. A true collector's item.
Notes from the bottler: The viscous body shows off a delicate, yet balanced mouth-feel. The nose is layered with aromas of Mexican vanilla, cinnamon, apples and almonds and surrounded by caramel aromas from the slow-cooked agave. Cooked agave flavors with touches of vanilla, caramel, and various woods through the finish. 40% Alc./Vol.

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2009 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz

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

ABV: 14.5%

Other Reviews….
Medium red-purple; this is in the heartland of Barossa Valley shiraz style, the custom-made bottle a throwback to the 1940s; the bouquet is fragrant, and hides no secrets: silky, ripe tannins, abundant blackberry and spice fruit, and oak in perfect unison. Drink by 2029. 14.5% alc.
95 points
James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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Pernod Anis Liqueur (700ml)

FRANCE
$58. 99
Bottle
$707.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Since its creation in 1805, Pernod became one of the most celebrated spirits of the 19th century on the terraces of Paris cafes. Many famous artists, poets and writers discovered its charms and their works include references to their taste for this absinthe substitute. The chief feature of Pernod's flavour is derived from the distillation of star anise with select aromatic plants and herbs. Enjoy Pernod as a long drink the French way with cool water and ice. Orange or pineapple juice, cola, lemonade or tonic are recommended as mixers.

Tasting Note: Brilliant electric green. Rich herb, licorice, and citrus spray nose. A smooth, supple entry leads to a lightly sweet, medium- to full-bodied palate with strong anise and fiery white pepper notes. The flavors are much more civil and best expressed with the addition of three parts of water to one part of pernod. 40% alc./vol.
Winner of "Best Spirit of 2001" Award
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATED: 94 points (Exceptional)
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Emperor Private Collection Mauritius Rum (700ml)

MAURITIUS
$280. 00
Bottle
$3360.00 Dozen

ABV: 42%

The third Emperor Rum expression is the first rum in the Private Collection. Finished in oak casks that were once used to produce the wines of Grand Cru Classé Château Pape Clément, Bordeaux, France, the result is an extraordinarily rich rum, complemented by warm, spicy notes. 42% Alc./Vol.

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The Macallan Edition No. 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 48.3%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not shown. If you would like information on specific signs of wear, please contact us on freecall 1800 069 295.
The third release in Macallan's annual wood-focused series called on the talents of Master Perfumer, Roja Dove to provide his remarkable sensory knowledge in describing the distinctive aromas peculiar to oak casks. Whisky maker, Bob Dalgarno subsequently used Roja's articulation of aromas to help shape the final character of Edition No.3. In short, the approach they took was the same as creating a great perfume.
The final result is a combination of six American and European oak casks (first-fill Hudosa butts, American oak; European and American oak refill butts; first-fill Tevasa butts and puncheons made from European oak; first-fill bourbon hogsheads; first-fill Tevesa hogsheads; and first-fill bourbon barrels.) By all reports, this is another excellent addition that promises lifted floral notes and a deliciously, sweet, fruity flavour profile. Bottled at 48.3% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The third release in Macallan’s annual Edition series—which focuses on aspects of cask influence—was matured in a mix of European and American oak casks. Figs and apricot jam, vanilla, Jaffa oranges, and cinnamon on the nose. The palate is silky and offers a big citrus fruit hit, Bit-O-Honey, then creamy milk chocolate. Milk chocolate persists through the long, fruity finish, with attendant sweet oak.
90 points - maltadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Summer 2018)

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Hakutsuru Ume Plum Wine (750ml)

Kobe, JAPAN
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Plum wine is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from plums and mainly produced in Japan and Korea, from the ume plum, (pronounced 'wu-meh') which contains potassium and calcium, making the drink appreciated for its relaxing effect as well as for keeping healthy. The drink has been consumed for over 1000 years in Japan and to the present day, ume-fruit liqueur and/or wine remains a familiar beverage in Japanese households.

Hakutsuru Plum Wine, which contains other natural flavours, is characterized by its refreshing semi-sweet / sour taste and aroma of ripe plum fruit. Consume chilled. Works well as both an aperitif or dessert wine. 12.5% Alc./Vol.

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Becherovka Liqueur (700ml)

Carlsbad, CZECH REPUBLIC
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 38%

Closure: Screw Cap

Becherovka will be well known amongst visitors to Eastern Europe. Now this Czech specialty has arrived in Australia. Made to a secret herbal recipe reputed to be of ancient origins, this delicious aperitif is served in restaurants and bars in Prague and across Europe.
Josef Becher began producing the liquor in his pharmacy in 1807, selling it as digestive drops under the name of Carlsbader English Bitter. Just before his death, Josef entrusted the recipe for the beverage's production to his son and heir, Johann. Johann Becher soon proved to be a guardian for the recipe but also an excellent businessman. He built a new factory, equipped it with modern machines and, in 1876, commissioned his brother-in-law Karel Laub from Karlovy Vary to design flat bottles with their own labels which are used to this day. At that time, Becherovka was sold under the name of English Bitter or also Becher Bitter. At the end of the 19th century, Johann's son Gustav Becher unified the name and registered the trademark "Johann Becher", the brand being under threat from cheap and imperfect imitations.
Rudolf Becher, the next successor to the throne of the family empire, was responsible for the Becherovka repute reaching beyond the borders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. During this period the drink’s name settled on Becher Bitter, for the first time appearing on the familiar yellow-blue label. Thanks to its supplying the army with special military rations, Becherovka’s popularity and production increased in World War I. The disintegration of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy in 1918 gave birth to an independent Czechoslovakia – and with it the birth of "Becherovka." Between the wars, the market again blossomed and Becherovka survived World War II. In 1945 the family company was nationalized and remained in the state's hands until 1997. Today, the Jan Becher company and its flagship Becherovka are part of Pernod Ricard, the world's third-largest producer of distilled liquors and wine.
Today, only two persons at the Karlovy Vary factory know the whole secret of Becherovka production. Once a week, they prepare the mixture from many kinds of herbs and spices. About three fourths of the herbs and spices come from abroad; some selected kinds grow in the vicinity of Karlovy Vary. The finished mixture is placed into sacks made from natural material and immersed in alcohol for one week. Becherovka matures in the barrels for about two months. Then the contents of the barrels are put together and blended before bottling.
Becherovka is typically mixed with tonic water and a squeeze of lime, tasting something like bitters in tonic water, but, of course, more alcoholic. On its own, chilled over ice, the prominent flavour is cinnamon which lingers with excellent length. While being sweet, Becherovka is not cloying and finishes clean and fresh. 38%Alc./Vol.

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Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$1299. 00
Bottle
$15588.00 Dozen

ABV: 47.6%

Note: This has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks to the black tin which are unavoidable. Actual product not pictured.
This whisky’s creation was inspired by the collapse of several Glenfiddich distillery roofs in January 2010 following weeks of heavy snow. The exposed casks including Oloroso Sherry and ex-Bourbon barrels were subject to temperatures as low as -19 degree celsius. The end result is a vatting of whiskies ranging from 12 to 30 years of age, bottled in 2010. A must for any whisky collector. Comes packaged in presentation tin as pictured.
Tasting note: Very pale gold colour. Aromas are delicate; attractive nashi pear top note over pastry and pop-corn like scents. Entry is soft and semi sweet with a slow spice power wave building over a nashi pear base. Outstanding length. Superb, silky mouthfeel. Excellent persistence. Delicate peat, honeycomb, sweet cereal aftertaste. A welcome departure from the distillery's house style. Non chill filtered. 47.6% Alc./Vol.

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Glencairn Crystal Cut Whisky Glass

UNITED KINGDOM
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Champagne, Brandy, Wine... each has its own glass. Yet whisky, arguably the world's most complex spirit can be found served in anything from hiball tumblers to Paris goblets. It's a bit like pouring your vintage champagne into a pint tumbler or your XO brandy into a shot glass!
It will be news to some, but the perfect glass for whisky has been around for some time.
Raymond Davidson conceived it some twenty years ago, but it remained but an idea at the bottom of a filing cabinet. After adequate maturation, his sons Paul and Scott decided to take his design to the people who know best... the master blenders! With their help and support they were able to take the glass around the world and promote it as “the Glass for whisky”, developed by the whisky industry for the whisky industry.
Its roots lie in the traditional nosing glasses used by blenders around the world. The unique and stylish shape has been crafted with eminent care, to enhance the enjoyment of whisky.The tapering mouth allows an ease of drinking not associated with traditional nosing glasses whilst capturing the aromas on the nose. The wide bowl allows for the fullest appreciation of the whisky's colour and the solid base is designed to be easy on the hand. Today the Glencairn Glass can be found at every distillery in Scotland, Ireland, Wales as well as most in the USA. It has won accolades from around the world including the Queens Award, the highest award for business in the UK. Of it, the late Michael Jackson, whisky author said 'I hope that it becomes a badge of connoisseurship for fine whiskies in general.'
We’d like to see it become standard in the places it was designed for... the bars!
In the meantime, the good people at Glencairn have created a special cut crystal version of their unique glass, for those who like extra dazzle in their whisky. The mouth blown and hand cut Glencairn Glasses are individually handmade and cut with a 'tartan' pattern, resulting in unique variations that celebrate time-honored artistry. Minute air bubbles, tool marks, or other minor imperfections are natural characteristics of the hand tooled glassmaking process. These inclusions are not considered defects and do not affect the quality of the final product making the Glencairn Crystal Cut Whisky Glass the perfect gift tailored to the whisky enthusiast who thinks they've seen it all.

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2015 Chateau Pontet-Canet

Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$330. 00
Bottle
$3960.00 Dozen

Today Chateau Pontet Canet is one of the most popular and collectable wines in all of Bordeaux, and much of this success has come from the extraordinary quality of wines made in the last two decades. While ranked as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, today the property would easily be regarded as a Second Growth as the wines often rival the best in the region. Much of the emphasis at Pontet Canet is in the vineyard, and the property has converted to 100% biodynamics as of 2005. The vineyard is next to Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, and is planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.
Other Reviews....
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Pontet-Canet comes charging out of the glass with fantastically expressive notes of black cherry preserves, black raspberries and blackcurrant pastilles plus touches of kirsch, wilted roses, tobacco, camphor and cinnamon stick with a waft of fragrant soil. Full bodied, the palate is laden with black and red fruit layers, supported by very firm, very finely grained tannins and provocative freshness, finishing with incredible length and stunningly perfumed. Drink 2024-2050.
97 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (May 2020)
Proprietor Alfred Tesseron and winemaker Jean-Michel Comme produced an absolutely stellar Pontet-Canet in 2015. Sumptuous, racy and totally inviting, the 2015 is all class. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice and exotic floral notes build as the 2015 shows off its alluring personality. Even with all of its raciness, the 2015 speaks with authority and power. Fine tannins extend the persistent, highly nuanced finish. The 2015 is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot aged 50% new oak, 4% in terra cotta and 15% in neutral oak. Tasted three times. Drink 2023-2040.
97+ points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous (Dec 2017)
So much floral and dark-fruit character with almonds and walnut shell. Full body and ultra-fine tannins. Powerful. Classic style with a harmony and energy. Goes on for minutes. A superb wine with great fruit. Real Bordeaux. Try in 2025.
98 points
James Suckling (Jan 2018)
The 2015 Pontet Canet is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot brought up in 50% new oak, and 35% in amphora. With textbook Pauillac notes of lead pencil shavings, tobacco leaf, smoke, and licorice, as well as a core of pure crème de cassis fruit, this beautiful, full-bodied, impeccably balanced is one of the few 2015s that’s going to demand cellaring. The tannin are high, yet sweet, and like its bright acidity, nicely integrated into the wine. Forget bottles for 5-7 years and enjoy over the following three decades. I don’t put this as the level of the 2009 and 2010, but it’s still a beautiful wine. Tasted three times. Drink 2023-2053.
95+ points
Jeb Dunnuck (Nov 2017)
Ruby with a purple rim, no second wine made starting with this vintage. More expressive and opulent aromatics than in 2014, with ripe red and black fruit. The irresistible, juicy palate with creamy texture recalls the 2010, but lacks the same tension and structure. It resembles the 2009, enjoyed over lunch after the morning vertical, but with more focus and fruit purity, including primary blackberry, plum and cassis. Long finish. Aged 50% new oak , 35% amphora. Drink 2021-2060.
95 points
Panos Kakaviatos - Decanter (Sep 2021)
Deeply colored, initially you notice Cuban cigars, eucalyptus, coffee bean, flowers, blackberries, and cassis. On the palate, the wine is rich, plush, and polished with an opulence to the texture. The fruit is packed and stacked with wave after wave of mouth-coating fruits that paint every nook and cranny of your palate. There is fabulous sweetness, lift, and depth. There is no touch of heat. Even with all of this power, the wine is balanced. Completely effortless to drink, this is already sublime in your glass. But, give it a few more years in the cellar and it is only going to get better and better. An interesting point, 2015 marks the first vintage without a second wine, allowing you to experience the totality of what the entire 81-hectare vineyard produced. The wine blends 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, 13.5% ABV. Drink from 2025-2060.
97 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider (July 2022)

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Luksusowa Polish Luxury Potato Vodka (700ml)

Zielona Gora, POLAND
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

In Poland, Vodkas are graded according to their degree of purity: standard (zwykly), premium (wyborowy) and deluxe (luksusowy).Was it with regard to Luksusowa that Pablo Picasso once declared:"The three most astonishing things in the past half-century have been the blues, cubism and Polish vodka..."?

From Polmos comes this 100% neutral spirit, distilled from select potatoes. It remains one of the few potato vodkas available on the market. Gluten free and certified kosher. 40% alc./vol.

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Roger Groult Reserve Ancestrale (19th - 20th Century Blend) Calvados Apple Brandy (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE
$950. 00
Bottle
$11400.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

The culmination of several generation's work, Réserve Ancestrale beautifully expresses the full ageing cycle of Calvados Groult. Matured and blended in the casks that belonged to Pierre Groult (1830-1918), this exceptional Calvados is the oldest eaux-de-vie of the domain. Extremely limited stocks.
Other reviews... "What's in this bottle is incomparable: the oldest spirits of the property blended with dazzling mastery. On the nose and palate, an almost perfect balance between power and elegance, pure charm and fascinating complexity." - Le Figaro Magazine (December 2014)

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Paul John Select Cask Peated Cask Strength Single Malt Indian Whisky (700ml)

INDIA
$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

ABV: 55.5%

Fans of all things peaty will find this difficult to resist. Not only brilliant whisky, but a new bargain in its genre.
Located in the tourist region of Goa, John Distilleries have been producing huge volumes of blended whisky since 1992. Original Choice, one of their top brands, sells over one million cases a month. The Distillery entered the single malt scene in 2008 as a ‘pet project’ that like Amrut before it, has quickly gained world wide attention. Distiller Michael John employs local ingredients, although, the peated releases source peated malt from Scotland. The maturation periods in India are reminiscent of those in many Australian distilleries. After only three years, a hogshead has 150 bottles left in it (compared to around 350 in a Scottish equivalent). Not surprising given that the average temperature in Goa is around 31 degrees celsius.
Paul John's cask strength variations are sold under his "Select Cask" label. The quality is fabulous - so are the prices. We recommend tasting both straight before adding a tiny amount of water (literally a few drops) in order to get the most out of them. The Peated starts out with a lovely sweet, cocoa edge to the bouquet; second pass finds wet wool and barley sugar combining to great effect. Further aeration highlights oatmeal and honey interchanging with earthy peat. A farmyardy aspect follows as lucerne mulch and hints of manure, and later still, cough lozenge and faint citrus. Mouthwatering, sweet entry leads into a superbly integrated, concentrated, peppery profile; Winds up with with Fisherman's friend, liquorice root, dried fig and salivating, creamy malt. Peat lingers in the fade. Complex, poised and powerful, this precocious effort seems to only get better each time you taste it - fans of all things peaty will find it difficult to resist. Not only brilliant whisky, but a new bargain in its genre. 55.5% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A peated malt whisky which will make a few people sit up and take even further notice of Indian Whisky. World class. 96 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021
Peat, biscuit, fir tree sap, oil and fruit cake, a tightly woven fabric, smoke pumped through a mesh of sweet, rich, alcohol sodden raisin. All power to the black fruit bomb. A mouth filling whopper of a whisky, the smoke riding the sweet as it billows up and back, the finish is ever so long, a fragment of cinnamon tempering the sugar. It’s Christmas less the glitz. It’s a winter love bomb, a mulled beauty, a deep and hearted pagan of a drink. Category Winner - worldwhiskiesawards.com
...Earthy notes, with plain chocolate nibs, malt drinks, and a little leather. There’s a subtle smoky air; nothing too astringent or overpowering. It’s great to try if you’re new to peaty whiskies or were put off by a peat colossus from Islay. Fig, plums, and soft prunes, though it’s mouth-puckering neat, so cut it down. Then, the fruit rounds out beautifully, allowing some gentle spices to shine through with some coffee bean notes at the end. Terrific stuff. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com (Summer 2015) Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick

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1989 Christian Drouin Pays d'Auge Sherry Cask Finish Calvados (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE
$430. 00
Bottle
$5160.00 Dozen

ABV: 42%

Tasting note: Polished copper / old gold colour. Slightly shyer on the nose than the 1995, but also rounder and less spicy. Woody notes feature early before an understated rush of orchard fruits. Sweet cider, apple tart and tannic oak extend the aftertaste. Still vibrant for its age, with enough astringency to work as a between-course palate cleanser. 42% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Silver Medal,Best in class, I.W.S.C. London 2008 (UK)

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Sortilege Prestige Canadian Whisky & Maple Syrup Liqueur (750ml)

CANADA
$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

If you've enjoyed the Sortilege Maple liqueurs, you'll love this! 'Prestige' delivers a unique taste experience with the soft warmth of Canadian Rye Whisky enhanced by the sweetness of pure maple syrup, all matured in hand selected American oak barrels for a minimum of seven years. Bottled at 40.9% Alc./Vol.

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Tromba 100% Agave Reposado Tequila (750ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Tromba takes its name from the local ‘big rain’ which arrives in the region every spring. These rains provide the nourishment rumored to yield some of the finest agave in Mexico. Created by veteran distiller Marco Cedano, Tromba Reposado is aged in white oak barrels for a 6 month period prior to bottling.
Tasting notes: Brilliant bright gold blush. Generous aromas include scents of tomato vine, crushed chile then more beeswax and white pepper after brief exposure. A soft, creamy entry leads into a plush, gently spicy reposado profile offering medium dry, slightly muted flavours of grilled pineapple, capsicum and wax. Suggestions of cough lozenge and menthol in the fade. Fresh and well poised. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Crystal Head Vodka (700ml)

Newfoundland, CANADA
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A controversial archaeological mystery, 13 crystal heads have been found in regions around the world, from the American southwest to Tibet. They’re dated between 5,000 and 35,000 years old, and were supposedly polished into shape from solid quartz chunks over a period of several hundred years. Although according to Hewlett Packard engineers, they bear no tool marks to tell us exactly how they were made. The heads are thought to offer spiritual power and enlightenment to those who possess them, and as such stand not as symbols of death, but of life.

Enter Dan Aykroyd, well-known actor, musician, entrepreneur and spiritualist. He’s a believer in what he calls the "invisible world" where otherworldly presences are a "form of reality as valid as our normal reality." Partner and veteran fine artist John Alexander has exhibited extensively in the United States and around the world. Together, they were avid researchers of the legend of the 13 crystal heads. And from this inspiration, an idea was born.

Launched in 2008, Crystal Head Vodka was the fastest penetrating product to all 50 US states in history. The brand has been awarded OU Kosher certification.

Production starts with grains grown in the region of Chatham, Ontario. These grains are then processed and distilled four times to produce a neutral grain spirit at 95% ABV. The raw spirit is then reduced down to 40% alcohol by volume using water sourced from an aquifer in the Newfoundland, Canada countryside. This water seeps to the surface through a bed of porous rock which serves as a natural filter as it has done for many thousands of years.

The vodka is quadruple distilled, then triple charcoal filtered. Finally, every drop is filtered three times through 500-million year-old crystals know as Herkimer Diamonds. These quartz crystals are found in very few places in the world, including Herkimer, New York and regions in Tibet and Afghanistan. Perhaps because they share the raw material from which the original crystal heads were carved, they are thought to have similar spiritual qualities. The production process is carried out at one of the last government owned distilling facilities in the world – The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation.

Not just a good story - Crystal Head Vodka was awarded a Double Gold medal at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition held in May 2011. More than 200 vodkas in total entered the competition; of this, Crystal Head Vodka was one of only a handful of brands to receive a Double Gold Medal in the entire competition.

Tasting notes: Clear. Mineral, powdered milk, shredded wheat, and white pepper aromas follow through on a silky entry to a slightly off-dry light-to-medium body with sweet cream notes. Finishes with a warming peppery spice and mineral ore accented fade. International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
RATING: 89 points (Highly Recommended) - www.tastings.com

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Ardbeg Corryvreckan Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 57.1%

A replacement for the discontinued Airigh Nam Beist, 'Cauldron of the speckled sea' (aka Corryvreckan) is a whirlpool located between the Isles of Islay and Jura, and now the name of a whisky. It's base is Ardbeg 10 combined with spirit exclusively matured in French Limousin Virgin oak. We tasted an early batch back in 2011. Dull gold colour with a pale straw hue, it presents an unusual nose for an Ardbeg: Rich chocolate, vanilla, lemon butter and spice above a smoky salty layer, the only evidence that it's Ardbeg is the end note of terracotta/clay/wet charcoal. With time in the glass, fresh smoky characteristics emerge, but do not dominate. The intense palate is initially rich and creamy, quite heavily peated, rich chocolatey flavours mingle harmoniously with the lemon butter before the unusually overt oak grips dry and the peat explodes - softly! The back palate is dry, firm, overtly oaky, and extremely spicy. Excellent balance at cask strength. Warm, tingly, spicy finish. Lemon, dry cocoa, strong spice and gentle smoke dominate the lengthy aftertaste. Unusually dry for Ardbeg, otherwise an utterly brilliant, unique expression of Islay. 57.1% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews.... n23.5 excellent, thick, not entirely un-penetrable - but close - nascent smoke and a vignette of salty, coastal references save the day; t24.5 amazing; here we have Ardbeg nutshelled. Just so many layers of almost unaccountable personalities with perhaps the citrus leading the way in both tart and sweet form and then the oak, in vanilla form, in close proximity. The peat, almost too dense to be seen on the nose, opens out with a fanfare of phenols. it is slumping-in-the-chair stuff, the enormity of the peat taking on the majesty of Cathedral-esque proportions, the notes reverberating around the hollows and recesses and reaching dizzying heights; such is its confidence, this is a malt which says: 'I know where I'm going...!'; f24 long, outwardly laconic but on further investigation just brimming with complexity. Some brown sugary notes help the barley come up trumps late on but it's the uniquely salty shield to the mocha which sets this apart. Simply brilliant and unique in its effortless enormity...even by Ardbeg standards; b25 as famous writers - including the occasional genius film director (stand up wherever you are my heroes Powell and Pressburger) - appear to be attracted to Corryvreckan, the third most violent whirlpool found in the world and just off Islay, to boot, I selected this as my 1,500th whisky tasted for the historic Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2009. I'm so glad I did because many have told me they thought Blasda ahead of this. To me, it's not even a contest. Currently I have only a sample. Soon I shall have a bottle. I doubt if even the feared whirlpool is this deep and perplexing. 57.1% 96.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2009 / 2019
...Powerful, muscular, well-textured, and invigorating. Even within the realm of Ardbeg, this one stands out. The more aggressive notes of coal tar, damp kiln, anise and smoked seaweed are supported by an array of fruit (black raspberry, black cherry, plum), dark chocolate, espresso, molasses, bacon fat, kalamata olive, and warming cinnamon on the finish. Quite stunning! 96 points - John Hansell - whiskyadvocate.com
"Bottled at 114 proof, this spins you right 'round, baby right 'round. Smoky bacon fat turns into seaweed turns into blackberries turns into cigar ash turns into white pepper; such a fun ride, this whisky is. This certainly isn't your old man's Scotch." 93 points - distiller.com

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Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (700ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 38%

Closure: Cork

Released in 2003, Jose Cuervo Clasico is silver style “Joven” tequila, double distilled and then married with specially selected oak barrel-mellowed tequilas. Lighter in style than its gold counterparts, the production method culminates in a smoother, more well-balanced tequila with a fresh aroma, a crisp, clean finish & just a touch of sweetness. A versatile mixer!
Classic Cocktail: The Margarita
The Margarita has suffered terribly in modern times. In an effort to make it hip, quick, trendy, and cheap it has been bastardized far worse then any cocktail before it. Whether it is the use of inferior (or just plain wrong) ingredients, or commercially made mixes, the common Margarita these days tastes more like a ‘Limeade’ with a splash of orange juice than it does the delectable cocktail that it once was. A true Margarita is made from three ingredients: Tequila, Cointreau (Triple Sec), and fresh squeezed Lime Juice. Like any cocktail, the true art comes in arriving at the proper ratio of the ingredients in order to present a balance of the flavours. Arguably the best ratio for a Margarita is 3:2:1. Three parts Tequila, 2 parts Cointreau, and 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice.
60ml Jose Cuervo Clasico Tequila
40ml Cointreau or other Triple Sec Liqueur
20ml Lime Juice
Method: Shake with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Optional: You can prepare the cocktail glasss by miostening the rim with lime juice, and then dipping it into coarse salt. - notes partially sourced from www.drinkboy.com

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Caffo Vecchio Amaro del Capo Digestif Liqueur (700ml)

ITALY
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

Giuseppe Caffo built his small distillery in 1915 with the intention of creating the finest liqueurs from native Italian aromatic fruits and medicinal herbs. Over the decades, the operation has expanded considerably while remaining owned and operated by the family, who still employ traditional production methods and adhere to the highest quality ingredients.

The company's 'del Capo' brand of Amaro is considered the premier expression from Calabria. While standard amaro ingredients include some combination of juniper berries, laurel leaves, ginger, orange peel, anise, mint, elder (sambuco), cardamom, saffron, gentian, cinchona, citrus zest, bitter orange, sage, angelica, licorice, chamomile, cloves and cinnamon, this particular blend employs 29 herbs and roots and is slightly less bitter than most Amaros. The intense, earthy notes of herb and quinine make it ideal as a refreshing aperitif or digestif.
Serve it on ice with a twist or mix with soda as a "Cola Calabrese". 35% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Made using a mix of 29 Calabrian herbs and roots, this ruddy amaro is herbal and seductive, mixing root beer-like notes with honey and vanilla sweetness, all enlivened by a spicy accent on the finish. Versatile enough to mix into cocktails before dinner or to sip with dessert afterward. 94 points - wineenthusiast.com

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Inner Circle Green Dot Navy Strength Rum (700ml)

Queensland, AUSTRALIA
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 57.2%

For a long time reserved for CSR's Board of Directors, this is the 'new formula' Green Dot, considered a significantly better rum than its predecessor. Rather than being distilled in Fiji, it's now produced at the Beenleigh distillery. The colour is amber gold. Attractive aromas hint at cream sponge cake, honey crackles, vanilla wafer and light molasses. Entry is gently bittersweet with near zero burn. Middle stage offers appealing coffee, raw sugar and vanilla flavours. Ends clean, delicate, warming and medium long. Very accessible at natural strength. 57.2% Alc./Vol.

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Hennessy XO Cognac (700ml)

Cognac, FRANCE
$330. 00
Bottle
$3960.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Almost beyond all other spirits, cognac requires ageing. Only in this way can its delicate properties be fully realised and its grapey rawness mellowed. The culmination of time and quality can reap ethereal results. Originally created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy using very old eaux de vie, X.O was reserved exclusively for his family and friends. X.O is blended from more than 100 eaux de vie (some of which have been ageing in the Hennessy warehouses since the early part of this century) specially selected from the four premier growing areas.

Traditionally X.O has been enjoyed following a meal, however more and more people are discovering the simple pleasures of X.O “On the Rocks”.
Deep amber in colour indicative of its age, this is a very developed style that has a lovely soft, round mouthfeel and fantastic complexity. The nose displays spicy aromas of oak and leather with the sweeter essences of flowers and ripe fruit. Pepper and rancio testify to the long ageing. The finish is again, complex and long-lasting. 40% alc./vol.

Other reviews… The eaux-de-vie range in age from 10 to 70 years. Deep amber/chestnut brown hue. Nose is opulent, elegant and emits mature aromas of cheese-like rancio, black tea leaves, raisins and oak. In the mouth, this XO displays melded tastes of astringent oaky tannins, ripe grapes and toffee. Aftertaste offers parting sweet tastes of dark caramel and honey. 85-89 points
- wineenthusiast.com

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Fee Brothers Mint Bitters (150ml)

Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES
$25. 99
Bottle
$311.88 Dozen

ABV: 35.75%

Closure: Cork

Like adding vinegar to temper the sweetness and round out the flavour of certain dishes, adding bitters to cocktails can provide balance and complexity while increasing aromatics.

Fee Brothers continue to expand their portfolio of unusual bitters. Generally, we've found their products to be more pungent than other bitters on the market, so they offer fantastic value for money by being used sparingly.

This edition offers the fresh taste of mint when you don’t have mint leaves handy. Great in a Mint Julep or a Mojito.
35.75% Alc/Vol.

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Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey (700ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
$124. 99
Bottle
$1499.88 Dozen

ABV: 42.4%

"...a highly distinctive rye that refuses to keep to the script." - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
On a short list the most desirable, super-premium American whiskeys, Pappy Van Winkle is usually near the top – if you can find it. But there’s another name in town: “Michter’s”, with roots going back to the 18th century. For scarcity, reputation and market value, Michter’s is now outdoing Van Winkle on every score. The ultra-aged releases are periodic and therefore actually far rarer than Pappy’s which are annual. Many consider older Michter's superior to the equivalent Van Winkles, especially if you prefer your whiskey to not be overly oaky. To top it off, a Michter’s 25 Year Old Rye has reached $8000 / bottle. Or there’s a 25 Year old for US $10,000 at Wally’s Liquor in the States. Take your pick. That’s the direction this brand is headed.
The modern Michter’s was created in the 1950s (then owner, Lou Forman combined his son’s names – Michael & Peter). Later in 1989, the company declared bankruptcy, abandoning the original Pennsylvania operation. In the 1990s, two entrepreneurs filed for the Michter’s trademark and relocated the brand in Louisville, Kentucky. The “New” Michter’s whiskeys come with a swag of 5 Star / Highest Recommendations from respected critics that’s confirmed by a strong following amongst bartenders (now number two in top-trending American whiskey brands globally). There are four tiers in the range - which is a little confusing at first. The "US*1" expressions are the entry level, so named to honour Michter’s heritage, harkening back to America’s first whiskey company in 1753. Then come the limited releases (toasted barrel finishes and cask strength), then the age statements, and finally, there's a selection of ultra-aged 25 year old+ super limited bottlings.
Master Distiller, Pam Heilmann, has extensive experience including time as manager at Booker Noe Distillery in Boston and 15 years with Beam Global. She’s helped out by Andrea Wilson, whose role is Master of Maturation. These ladies are very specific about the seasoning and toasting regimes of the wood they employ. They toast barrels before charring, which helps to make the wood’s sugars more accessible. They insist on barreling at a lower proof (103 instead of the standard 125), a practise which is claimed to get the sugars in oak to dissolve more readily into the distillate as it cycles in and out of the wood. Chill filtration is undertaken but customised to each whiskey's style. All Michter’s whiskeys are either ‘single barrel’ or ‘small batch’. Because “Small batch” is not a legally defined term in US whiskey regulation, many respected “small batch” brands are actually composed from hundreds or thousands of barrels, which helps to ‘lose’ sub-quality barrels in the blend. At Michter’s, the maximum “small batch” size is twenty full barrels. It explains why Heilmann and Wilson are more than a little fanatical about quality control, and you can sense it in the taste. Our sample was Lot L146456. The complex bouquet is peppery and true to style with lovely whiffs of dark rye bread; further air contact adding wax, dried apple, cinnamon and vanilla, even suggestions of herbal tea (think peppermint and chamomile). A somewhat hollow entry leads into a powerful, peppery rye attack with ryvita biscuit, dried apple and peppermint tea flavours carried by vibrant spices. Hints of vanilla and toffee apple in the drying fade. All up, a solid expression and a noteworthy addition to the category. 42.4% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... quite a vanilla-rich flourish to this. The grain keeps itself surprisingly low key... sharp, almost eyewateringly so... The sugars expected are replaced by an almost puckering fruitiness to the rye - very unusual...indeed, intriguing. A little cocoa by the mid point; dry and spicy, the rye has now almost vanished altogether... Follows no usual set pattern and insists on following its own singular route. 89.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
...The opening nosing passes detect soft scents of spicy rye; aeration adds notes of black pepper, marmalade and plum preserves. The oily palate entry makes the tongue tingle pleasantly; at midpalate this whiskey’s youth is accentuated by racy tastes of alcohol, spicy grain and light caramel. Finishes as sprightly and carefree as it starts. A straight rye with attitude. 90-95 points [tasted 2004] - wineenthusiast.com
...Aged 36 months-plus in new oak; otherwise no mashbill information is offered. Clear, spicy rye notes on the nose, with a dusting of sawdust. As the body develops, you get lots of caramel apple, more intense wood, and some bitter chocolate notes. While the nose offers tons of promise, frankly I was hoping for more on the palate. What comes across is a rather straightforward whiskey that masks its more interesting elements in lumber. Drinkable and mixable, but short on character. - drinkhacker.com

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Adelphi Kincardine 7 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Whisky (700ml)

$290. 00
Bottle
$3480.00 Dozen

ABV: 52.9%

Continuing what started with last year’s ‘Glover’ release (an uber expensive Japanese and Scotch 'fusion'), Kincardine is another ambitious cross-country blending exercise, this time the result of marrying whisky from Scotland and India. The regime included refill ex-Bourbon casks from India's already famous Amrut Distillery and Glen Elgin Distillery, Speyside, Scotland, plus refill Spanish oak ex -Sherry from Macallan. 796 bottles are on offer. Extremely limited Australian allocation and obviously quite collectable. 52.9% Alc./Vol.
Notes from Adelphi... Aroma: initially spicy, fruity and floral with notes of ripe bananas, freshly opened jar of Dundee marmalade, green apple skin and lemon curd. White chocolate and coconut ice cream in the development with lychees, melon balls and citrus brullée. Taste: almost chilli-hot spices from the High Ranges of Kerala, tempered by fresh coconut, sweetening to Tunnock’s Snowballs with black cherry cola. Finish: Black Forest Gâteau, ground pepper and a hint of mustard seed.

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Belle Meade Reserve Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

UNITED STATES
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 54.15%

One of Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2018.
Belle Meade taste every barrel in their inventory, reserving the ones that are good enough to be a single barrel but don't maintain a high enough proof. They then batch these barrels with others to raise the overall proof and accentuate the flavours. The aim is to create a product that's greater than the sum of its parts. The Reserve is a high rye content whiskey around 7-11 years old. These are genuinely small runs of just seven barrels per batch. Alcohols may vary from batch to batch. Our tasting found a full-bodied Bourbon with lots of fleshy ripe peach and grilled corn character on top of your usual heavy vanilla, caramel fudge and sweet oak notes. Most surprising is just how little rye character comes through - also how well this balances out at high proof. The delivery packs in a lot of weight without being aggressive or hot, and while complexity isn't a strong point, lovers of buxom, corn-heavy styles should find this rich, expressive Bourbon a simple joy.
The Belle Meade brand is the work of Charles and W.A. Nelson, great-great-great-grandsons of Charles Nelson, a pre-Prohibition legend who, reportedly, made the first Tennessee whiskey in Robertson County. He was a German immigrant grocer son of a soap and candlemaker. Charlie adds, “Stories are what propagate cultures, and this is in my mind the American story,” he says. “I just love so many aspects of it. The things that he was involved with were at the core of human culture” — soap, candles, meat, coffee, whiskey — “the basic things that are also the great things.”
Other reviews... Oak, corn sweetness, and tropical fruit collide in this powerful bourbon that suggests grilled pineapple and charred corn on the cob. It handles the proof well, but be prepared for a no-holds-barred tongue lashing of licorice, bitter citrus pith, and oak, before a heaping spoonful of butterscotch pudding quells the heat. Reveals even more flavor with water—blueberry muffin, clove-studded orange, and cedar shingle. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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Martell VSOP Cognac (700ml)

Cognac, FRANCE
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Other reviews... A lively, fruity and well-balanced Cognac with bright pops of cinnamon and cardamom winding into a long toffee finish. Light amber color, sweet and toasty vanilla and orange aromas.
94 points - wineenthusiast.com

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Mozart Strawberry White Chocolate Cream Liqueur (500ml)

AUSTRIA
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

ABV: 15%

The fresh and fruity taste of this liqueur is the combination of sugar with the natural aroma of fresh strawberries and bourbon vanilla blended with a high quality distillate, fresh cream and cocoa butter. 15% Alc./Vol.

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2007 Boll & Cie Rose de Saignee Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Made from 100% Pinot Noir using the Saignee method and aged for 11 years on lees.
Re-tasted on 17/01/2020
A rich, toasty Rose made from 100% Pinot Noir. A fine satiny mousse dissipates to reveal a rose gold coloured base that has a steady stream of delicate bubbles flowing through it. Powerful aromatics of baked bread, yeast lees, strawberry and blood orange marry into roasted almond notes. Rich mouthfilling flavours of baked bread, subtle dried orange and yeast lees show superb concentration overlaying a back drop of toast and dried almonds. Finishes dry and slightly oily with crisp acidity and a lingering nuttiness on the long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews….
Medium to full rose-gold colour. Rich bouquet of spiced honey, roasted nuts, smoked charcuterie and autumnal 'forest floor' nuances; hints of boronia. The same panoply of flavours reappears in the mouth where it is full-bodied, rich and generous, long-lasting and ultra-satisfying. The texture is creamily lovely. Marvellous wine. (100% pinot noir)
96 points
Huon Hooke

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Cape Grim 666 Pure Tasmanian Vodka (700ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$66. 99
Bottle
$803.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Closure: Screw Cap

Vodka production is not a foreign concept in Tasmania, with almost all current whisky distilleries producing the adaptable sprit in order to maintain cash flow while their whisky matures. Many with great success. And why not? Tasmania boasts some of the cleanest air and purest water in world, the latter being an essential item for any successful vodka. Add some of the best brewing barley to the mix and it will become no surprise why 666 Vodka was concieved.

The spirit is created from 100% Tasmanian barley, triple distilled in copper pot stills, charcoal filtered to rid of any impurities, and finally cut down to 40% ABV with rainwater collected from Cape Grim.

Gold medal winner at the 2010 San Francisco world spirits competition. The first Australian Vodka to win this award.

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2014 Chateau Brown Blanc

Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$62. 99
Bottle
$755.88 Dozen

Other Reviews...
The Château Brown Blanc 2014 has an attractive lime cordial and gooseberry-scented bouquet that is very well defined, peachy notes emerging with aeration. The palate is crisp and fresh, that lime cordial note continuing with well-judged acidity and a vibrant finish. This is a Brown Blanc with breeding and it should be delicious straight from the off, once bottled. Drink 2017 - 2025.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate # 218 (Apr 2015)

Has a friendly feel, with a kiss of brioche giving way to shortbread, lemon curd and chamomile notes. Shows creamy texture but persistent length.
89-92 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator

Not as successful as the red perhaps in this vintage, but still plenty of enjoy - vibrant, soft creamy citrus, gentle toasting, good persistency.
16.75/20pts (89/100pts)
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Arras Brut Elite Sparkling

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

A bountiful creamy white mousse sits over a pale straw coloured base that has flecks of pale gold to the edges. Very fine and persistent bead. Nosing reveals pear and baked bread aromas which intermingle with hints of honeyed toast like notes and yeast lees. Tightly knit the palate possesses mouth watering acidity and finishes very dry with a moderate creaminess to the finish. Flavours of pear and toast interact with baked bread, citrus and yeast lees characters. Concludes with good tension and an aftertaste of lightly honeyed pear, toast, baked bread, traces of almond and yeast lees.
Alc. 12.5%

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Lagavulin 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 48%

An unusual age statement is inspired by Alfred Barnard's visit to the distillery in 1887 which became part of his book, “The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom”.
According to Diageo Director of Whisky Outreach, Dr. Nick Morgan, “At the end of the tour, he was given a taste of the whisky…he tasted an eight-year-old Lagavulin, which, of course, remember at the time was actually quite old…whiskies were considered to be venerable once they got around six years old in the 19th Century,” Morgan said in an interview with www.whiskycast.com. “He declared that whisky to be exceptionally fine, so our mission with this bottling was to find an exceptionally fine eight-year-old liquid which we thought Barnard would quite like if he were to be back here tasting it today.”
Tasting note: Very pale straw gold showing considerable legs. Powerful and complex aromas include cocoa, sea spray, white pepper, dilute Elastoplast and lanolin followed by hints of citrus zest. Several minutes air contact accents the latent malt as well as dark chocolate. Concentrated but also surprisingly soft; almost creamy with grassy malt and a juicy vanilla, kelp and peppermint finish that goes long into the aftertaste. A departure from the 16, but terrific young malt. 48% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Nose: Pronounced maritime and smoke notes, with underlying fresh-cut brown bread. Citrus in the background (lemon zest?). Notes of red fruits develop with the addition of water. Fresh and lively. Palate: The body is quite light but clearly is distinctively Lagavulin with the signature taste of sweet, warm, tarry wood smoke and developing depth and complexity. More sweet notes emerge with water to tussle with the Lapsang Souchong black tea flavours. Hints of herbal tobacco and fresh mint. Finish: The smoke lingers engagingly with a final flourish of sweet minty tea perhaps served from a cedarwood chalice that had been dipped in the sea. If this is the start of Lagavulin 200 then 2016 will be a year to remember. 48% Alc./Vol.
- Ian Buxton, www.whiskymag.com

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Habitation St Etienne Rhum Blanc Agricole Rum (700ml) - 50%

MARTINIQUE
$94. 99
Bottle
$1139.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Rhum Agricole is both a distinctive production methodology and, more recently, an AOC (Appellation of Origin) protected product when produced according to strict criteria in the French protectorates of Martinique and Guadalupe. Primarily the distinction is the use of fresh cane juice instead of molasses or other refined sugar products and column distillation. The results are generally dryer and more aromatic Rums of elegance and refinement.

HSE's blanco is reputedly the only rhum/rum in the world which is progressively reduced from the 70% distillate down to 50% alcohol over a period of two years, partly via evaporation. Others typically reduce immediately after distillation, and then bottle shortly after or within a few months. The former technique allows the rhum to 'rest' and develop far longer than any other white rum, preserving the delicate aroma and mouth-feel.

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2018 Chateau Joanin Becot

Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2018 Joanin Becot is blended of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, with the Merlot harvested September 24-27 and the Cabernet Franc picked on October 11. Yields were 46 hectoliters per hectare, and aging is set to occur in 50% new barriques, 25% in vats, 15% in amphorae and 10% in one-year-old barrels. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with opulent, open-knit scents of exotic spices—star anise, fenugreek and cumin seed—over a core of plum preserves, baked cherries and blueberry compote with touches of bouquet garni, tilled soil and dark chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers loads of rich, plushly textured black and blue fruit with an array of spicy sparks and a long finish.
90-92+ points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate
A fresh and pure style, with a gentle kiss of tobacco leaf sitting atop black cherry and dark plum purée flavors. A dash of cedar holds the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2023. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,750 cases made.
88 points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator
A very pretty, subtle red with berry, meat and chocolate aromas that follow through to a medium body with round, creamy tannins and a delicious finish. 30% amphora. Very fine and drinkable now.
92 points
James Suckling
Emerging from the team of Beau-Séjour Bécot, the 2018 Château Joanin Bécot is based on 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc coming from the limestone soils of the Côtes de Castillon region. Lots of black cherry and redcurrant fruit as well as leafy herbs, dried flowers, chalky minerality, and camphor emerge on the nose. This carries to a medium-bodied, seamless 2018 with terrific overall balance, ripe yet present tannins, and outstanding length on the finish. Tasting like a topflight Saint-Emilion, it will benefit from a year or so in the cellar and impress for at least a decade. Readers looking for a brilliant Right Bank wine to put in the cellar should jump on this beauty.
93 points
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2018 Joanin Bécot is a very pretty wine marked by strong Cabernet Franc aromatics. Crushed red berry, mint, raspberry, sage and dried flowers all grace a mid-weight, silky Côtes de Castillon that is more about savory nuance than power. Drink it over the next decade or so.
90 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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Roger Groult Whisky Cask Finish 9 Year Old Calvados Apple Brandy (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

New as of 2017, another of Groult's experiments in brandy maturation is this whisky cask finish. Suitably, the barrels were sourced from a distillery in Brittany, France with the finishing period lasting just a few months.
Tasting note: Deep gold. Orchard fruits are evident, but the aroma seems smothered rather than enhanced by the finishing. Extra vanilla? Possibly a touch of smoke? On the palate it's more typical, with baked apple and late hints of cider, but pulls up short. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... "It is spicy, iodized but creamy, almost buttery in the mouth."
- M. Hervé Lalau (Wine & spirits journalist)

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Le Birlou Apple & Chestnut Liqueur (700ml)

Vienezes, FRANCE
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Like many success stories, great ideas start in small places. Henri Monier was no exception, starting his drinks venture at the back of his bar in the Cantal region, one of the last bastions of rural France. In many parts of the country, beer is often mixed with liqueurs, cordials or bitters and Monier would serve his customers his own recipe made from local chestnuts with a dash of apple flavouring. The resulting success of the liqueur prompted Monier to refine his recipe with the help of a local distiller. He named the drink by combining the word for beer (biere) with the local word "pelou", which refers the husk of the chestnut. By the year 2000 he finally applied for a distribution license, declaring Birlou the "Drink of the new millenium".
We were impressed with this product prior to any research, but came to learn of its International success with accolades such as a Silver Medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, in Luxembourg, two gold medalis in the International Spirits awards in 2008 and 2010 and Silver Medal (Best in Class, "Best in Class") at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in 2010.
In addition to its ability to contribute an extra dimension to beer, it favours the culinary world as a unique addition to chicken or sweets such as crepes, and the French have even turned it into a sorbet!.
Tasting note: [OLD 20% ABV batch tasted] Pours a glycerous, burnished copper colour. A stunning perfume offers a merry go round of aromas from stewed apples, cinnamon, nutmeg to roast chestnut. The creamy entry leads into a sweet, concentrated profile; flavours of stewed apple, cinnamon and chestnut are delivered with an exceptionally soft, silky, very gently warming mouth feel. Finish is clean and with appropriate acidity to avoid being overly sweet. The aftertaste powers on for 20 seconds plus, concluding with hints of cinnamon and apple pie followed by a roast chestnut fade. A remarkable liqueur that deserves a much wider audience.
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The Whistler Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey (700ml)

IRELAND
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Tasting note: While Boann are busy getting their distillery up and running, they've sourced liquid and have been experimenting with various finishes. The latest in the range is this blend of sherry and bourbon matured grain and malt whiskeys. Deep amber gold, it's more restrained than Whistler's 'Blue Note', opening with peel freshness followed by richer scents of orange spice cake, peach nectar and glace cherries. The silky entry glazes the tongue with softly spoken dried fruit flavours; Oak enters early, drying the mouthfeel, while sherry picks up the finish as light fruit cake and vanilla.
Non chill filtered. 43% Alc./Vol.

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Arran Quarter Cask The Bothy Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Isle of Arran, SCOTLAND
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 56.2%

Matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels for seven years before being transferred to smaller 125 litre Quarter casks for a further two years. The process amplifies the impact of the wood. Fumey alcohol gives way to hints of dried coconut, raisin chocolate, pine needles and a vaguely cider-like fruitiness. It's a big, chewy malt with a fabulous fanning flavour rush and impressive control. Summer pudding and vanilla come through on the finish before the aftertaste ends crisp and pleasingly astringent. Delicious. 56.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Initially matured in bourbon casks for 7 years, this spends another 2 years in quarter casks, taking on aromas of vanilla, shortbread, canned pineapple chunks, wax, and cinnamon, all buffeted by the bright saltiness of fresh sea air. A hefty deep palate is unencumbered by the cask and instead trumpets its clean sweet flavors: lemon, orange, pineapple, fresh ginger, blueberry, cinnamon, shortbread, and saline. Full-flavored to the last, this whisky is muscular, but never aggressive. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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