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Cointreau Triple Sec Liqueur (700ml)

Angers, FRANCE
$68. 99
Bottle
$827.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Towards the middle of the 1800's, Edouard Cointreau's son, Edouard fils, discovered a species of wild orange native to the Caribbean. Knowing the fruit could not survive the long ocean voyage back to France, Edouard had a quantity of the oranges peeled and the peel dried and sent on to France. On its arrival, the unusual scent of the peel stirred the imagination of Edouard's father (oranges were not available in Europe at the time) and he began experimenting. He steeped the peel in brandies and through distillation combined the infusion with various local herbs and spices. The final result was an outstanding balance of aromas and flavours with a pleasant tart character.
Now world famous, Cointreau orange liqueur is fantastically versatile. Not only is it amongst the most favoured liqueurs of the world, it is also a vital element in many important cocktails. Oranges used in Cointreau's production are now sourced from several centres: In the Caribbean, the bitter Bigarade (citrus aurentium) is harvested when the orange is still unripe - when it has the greatest aroma. Every process is rigorously controlled - from the separation of the peel from the pulp by hand, to drying in the sun until they turn bronze-green, followed by careful sorting. Peels are similarly processed from sweet Comuna, Cadanera and Salustiana oranges from Spain, and the Pera with its rich essential oils from Brazil. Some of these sweet peels are also used fresh.The peels are shipped to the Cointreau distillery in Angers and inspected again. The fresh, sweet peels are macerated in alcohol for several weeks to bring out the essential aromas.
Distillation takes place in steam heated copper stills which are filled with orange peels, alcohol and water. By precisely fixing the speed of the distillation, the heating temperature and the leveling out of the alcohol, Cointreau's distillers are able to isolate the richest aromas from the 'heart' of the distillation, seperating them from the less valuable 'heads' and 'ends'. A new distillation of the heads and ends follows in order to extract every rich component. These essences are concentrated to retain only the most aromatic elements.
Cointreau's alcoholic content, (40% alcohol by volume), its density, its absolute clarity at room temperature, as well as the temperature at which the liquid becomes opaque are monitored. When cooled, or when poured over ice, Cointreau turns opalescent. This transformation confirms that the correct quantity of essential oils has been achieved. The oils have a solubility directly linked to the alcoholic strength and temperature. On cooling, the oils become insoluble and make the liquid opalescent. Achieving this is a production secret of Cointreau.
Tasting note: Clear, bright silvery appearance is slightly glycerous. Aroma is super pure and perfumed with high pitch orange zest, pith and peel bursting with freshness. The palate is silky, creamy, nicely spiced and a little sweeter than the nose suggests with candied orange dovetailing into fresher, drier pith and peel notes. Gentle spices persisting. Excellent length. Long aftertaste of orange zest with a candied orange fade. Classic and certainly unsurpassed for aromatics in the genre. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A sophisticated orange pulp bouquet which after aeration turns much more dry peel-like. The palate entry is intensely orange peel-like yet more sweet than bittersweet; the midpalate stage is deeply orangey, sweet and sublimely juicy. Finishes ideally citrusy/tart/astringent, then turns lithe and sweet. The benchmark for all orange flavored liqueurs/triple secs. State of the art. Rating: 96-100 - www.wineenthusiast.comsize>
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 Tequila - preferably a Silver 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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McHenry Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 42%

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

Bill McHenry became a whisky producer in 2013, bottling his earliest batch as a two year old. These days the malt spends around five years in x Maker's Mark bourbon barrels before a finishing period in Apera (x sherry) casks or French Oak Port barrels.
Some tasters have compared the distillery's "feminine sweetness" to Clynelish. McHenry comments, "It has the classic vanilla, bourbon spiciness but also the plummy note from the sherry cask finish. It's on the sweet end, floral. Because we've got a relatively tall still, we are able to collect some more of the delicate, lighter notes than some of the more robust Tasmanian whiskies."
Tasting note: Deep copper. Soft, semi sweet aromas entice with vanilla fudge, honey, pepper and cocoa - some sherry too with suggestions of figs or dates? Dryish entry develops intensity and succulence; mid palate finds a fine tuned astringency balancing the sweet malt and bush honey flavours. Late milk chocolate and vanilla fudge crescendos then melts away with the finish. Hints of bourbon soaked oak in the aftertaste. Delicious. 42% Alc./Vol.

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Autonomy Myrtle Amaro (700ml)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 30%

Note: Formerly known as Autonomy Australian Amaro. Same product, new name.

Tasting note: [30ml sample] Handcrafted in batches of 100 bottles, Autonomy focus on native Australian botanicals including cinnamon myrtle, lemon myrtle, mountain pepper-berry and lemon scented gum. Smelling like a herb garden, this copper coloured amaro presents with aromas of thyme, lemon oregano, hints of crushed eucalyptus leaves and delicate bitter peel. It's silky and semi-sweet ending in a complex, bittersweet burst of mint, mixed herbs and citrus. Try it neat with a twist of orange. 30% Alc./Vol.

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Heiwa Tsuru-Ume Yuzushu (720ml)

Wakayama, JAPAN
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 7.5%

Closure: Screw Cap

Yuzushu can be likened to a Japanese version of limoncello, substituting lemon for the local Yuzu fruit, and combining the juice with Sake. Heiwa produce their Yuzushu with a high 1:1 ratio of one year old Sake and Yuzu juice. The Yuzu fruit is sourced from Wakayama, and is juiced with the peel ensuring all the sweet, sour, and bitter flavours of the fruit are retained.

Tasting Note: While it's a touch cloudy in the glass, this still presents as an incredibly vibrant medium lemon colour. The aromatics are very lifted, with pure yuzu and citrus zest, along with faint hints of lime and herbal grassiness. On the palate the flavours are equally expressive and pure, only hinting at the quality sake base on the finish. Having such a high ratio of yuzu juice there was a risk this would be too sour, and while it's definitely salivating, the acidity is more than matched by the freshness and intensity of flavour. Length on the finish is also a stand out. 7.5% alc

Serving suggestion: Enjoy chilled and served on the rocks, or as a long drink with soda water. Incredibly refreshing on hot summer days. With such purity and intensity of flavour it's easy to see why so many bartenders have taken this on as a cocktail mixer as well, leading to drinks with slightly more savoury citrus tones. Can be stored in the fridge for at least 8-10 weeks once opened.

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Kavalan Distillery Select No.1 Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky (700ml)

TAIWAN
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A new Kavalan that showcases the distillery's signature fruity sweetness. If you're used to the cask strength bottlings, think of this as Kavalan 'Light'.
Tasting note: Deep copper colour. The aroma pretty much matches the flavours, evoking tropical fruits, bush honey, toasted sponge cake and a gingery warmth. Medium bodied and made for casual drinking, the finish buzzes with cinnamon and all-spice, followed by a touch of orange zest and cocoa. The result comes across like Sherry-meets-European oak-meets-Bourbon combined with Kavalan's own unique fruity spirit - an arrangement that should find broad appeal. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... With two distilleries now on-site, the new Kavalan has a nose of apple and cinnamon pie, loaves of bread, new hardback books, flashes of lemon peel, and mild spices that flatter the baked fruits. A lighter structure, with pleasant green apple and pear notes, a tingle of pepper and allspice, becoming creamier with the flavor of sherbet flying-saucer candy. More active spices on the finish amid fading fruits.
86 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Winter 2018)
Notes from Kavalan... Nose: Aroma of ripe tropical fruits, floral notes, and warm vanilla. Palate: Sweet, mellow and smooth in the mouth, the balanced taste is the perfect blending of barrel craft workmanship.

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Few Straight Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

Evanston, Illinois, UNITED STATES
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 46.5%

Paul Hletko, who launched 'Few Spirits' in 2011 is a man in pursuit of flavour. Hence, his new micro distillery is perhaps best defined by what it doesn't make - vodka. His delicious White Whiskey, which we tasted in 2014, was a positive sign of things to come. His barrel aged whiskeys (Bourbon and Rye) hit the Australian market soon after, and just got better and better. In the 2021 Bourbon you can smell and taste the impact of extra age and experience. Flavours are more integrated and confidently defined, the texture creamier and richer, particularly at the finish where lashings of vanilla malt and dark chocolate coat the tongue. High quality American oak adds a fine astringency to the finish as minor grains peek through, though rye is most salient. Combining length, balance, body and persistence, it's no stretch to say this is a step up from many a Kentuckian. 46.5 Alc./Vol. From a mash bill of 70% Corn, 20% Northern Rye and 10% 2-row malt.
Other reviews... This distillery has moved a long way in a relatively short space of time. A real force for quality now on the US whiskey scene. 95 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...There is a freshness to the wood on the nose, laced with caramel and delicate minty notes. The palate pours pleasantly chewy with molten butterscotch and offers a pleasant jolt of cinnamon and clove that suggests rye at work, before settling on bitter orange peel, salted caramel, and cocoa, leading to a drying leathery and warm spice finish. Nicely done. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jeffery Lindenmuth 2017
First tasted 2015: Produced from a three grain mash of majority corn, as well as rye and a small proportion of malt. Deep gold. Subdued aromatics reveal soft notes of shellac, American oak, pop corn then boiled confectionary. Delivery is puppy-dog soft and atypically dry by Bourbon standards. Gets more robust at mid palate with a velvet gloved Bourbon punch that’s all American oak, dried corn and what tastes like a whack of rye to finish. Ends firm, confident, spicy and long leaving its best till last. Distinctive and contemporary styled. 46.5% Alc./Vol. 92 points

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2019 Chateau Grand Mayne

Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$94. 99
Bottle
$1139.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
This estate's proprietor, Jean-Antoine Nony, is a passionate wine lover with a fine palate, so when he asked me to revisit the 2019 Grand Mayne, I was happy to oblige his request. Offering up notions of sweet black fruits and blueberry preserve framed by a generous application of creamy, spicy new oak, the wine is full-bodied, rich and textural, with a lavish core of ripe fruit, impressively lively acids and a long, vanillin-laden finish where powdery tannins assert themselves much more gently than was the case six months ago. While it is indeed somewhat less extracted than I had perceived, it remains somewhat jammy and creamy, and even if it's a well-made effort in this style, I can't help but think that the site could deliver more. Drink 2022 - 2045.
91 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Aug 2022)
The 2019 Grand Mayne has a beautifully defined, pure bouquet of black cherry, blueberry, crushed violet and mineral aromas. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with fine definition, crisp acidity and touches of dark chocolate toward the finish, which displays both power and elegance. This is a superb Grand Mayne courtesy of Jean-Antoine Nony. Drink 2024-2050.
95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
The 2019 Château Grand Mayne showed brilliantly. Very much in the more elegant, classic style of the vintage, it's medium to full-bodied and straight and focused on the palate, yet brings plenty of mid-palate depth as well as ripe, polished tannins. Black cherries, new leather, dried herbs, and Asian spice notes all define the bouquet, and this is going to benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. Drink 2025 - 2047.
94 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Intense and full of character on the nose. Excellent energy here - the fruit is bright and upfront though gets a little overwhelmed by the supple tannins that come in almost straight away. You can feel the liquorice and dark chocolate edges to the black fruit which give the overall frame texture and depth and it has freshness throughout. Just needs time to soften. Drink 2024 - 2038.
92 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter
Floral, earthy, smoky, and racy, the wine exudes class and charm with its layers of medium-bodied, soft, fresh, pure, silky, vibrant, mineralistic, red berries. Vibrant and refined, with length and complexity, this is so good now and it is only going to get better with age. This is a clear contender for the best vintage of Grand Mayne ever produced! Drink from 2024-2042.
94 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

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2016 Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
$2999. 00
Bottle
$35988.00 Dozen

ABV: 45%

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

Other reviews... Often overlooked by collectors because it’s not as high in alcohol as most of its siblings, it’s superior to last year’s release, which I felt brandished more oak on the finish than needed. Caramel, rhum agricole, golden raisin, and dried citrus segue into polished oak, along with a wisp of honey and cinnamon on the finish. Well rounded and subtly complex. An exceptional bourbon.
93 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: John Hansell (Winter 2016)
... an eagle with a slightly different plumage, this one really determined to display its tannin - though never at the cost of compromising its excellent complexity.
95 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2018

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Kirin Fuji Sanroku 18 Year Old Small Batch 2016 Release Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN
$1199. 00
Bottle
$14388.00 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.

A winner at the World Whisky Awards in 2017 and 2018, these annual 'small batch' releases from Kirin have become the pride of the distillery and are now quite sought after. For the 2016 bottling the composition isn't stated, however around 10% of the malt content is reported to be at least twenty years old. One only to sell. 43% Alc./Vol.

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Balvenie Port Wood Finish 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Spurred by the success of his original distillery venture, Glenfiddich, William Grant set about expanding his business empire with the purchase of Balvenie New House in 1892. The Balvenie distillery has now been owned and managed by William Grant and Sons as a staunchly independent and family owned operation for over five generations. Nowhere else will you find a distillery that still grows its own barley, still malts in its own traditional floor maltings and still employs coopers to tend the casks and a coppersmith to maintain the stills (although some would argue this is all solely show for the tourist value it offers). Regardless, successive generations of skill on the malting floor, in the tun room and the still house, in the cooperage and the warehouses do seem to have preserved a consistency and remarkably high quality of The Balvenie down the years.

It's been over a decade since we've revisited the Balvenie range. From the 12 Year Old, right up to the venerable 30 year old expression, the house style emerges as one of the lightest and most delicate to be found from Speyside with almost no peat evident. Following the success of the limited edition Port Wood 1989, David Stewart, Balvenie's Malt Master has continued to select a number of traditional whisky casks of Balvenie considered perfect for further maturation in Port Pipes. It is for many critics and drinkers the quintessential Balvenie expression, winning numerous Gold Medals and the trophy for Best Whisky in Class at the 2009 International Wine and Spirits Competition.

Tasting note: Bright gold appearance. A gorgeous, lifted bouquet features a cherry-chocolate top note over deeper scents of vanilla and oak. Cherry-chocolate remains the signature note even after extended exposure. Like the 15 Year Old, this is a light to medium bodied, seamlessly integrated Speyside dram, with a graceful mouthfeel. The Port Wood adds suggestions of dark chocolate and hints of marzipan. Spices pulse delicately at the finish before the drying cocoa aftertaste. A wood finish executed with a soft touch. 40% Alc./Vol.

'Some of these finishes can be overdone and the whisky spoiled by an unsubtle use of the second wood, but this was created by the hand of a master. Delicate port wine flavours dance around the inherent spirit quality in a mesmerising and quite beguiling fashion...this is a stellar achievement.' - Ian Buxton, 101 Whiskies to Try Before you Die.

Other reviews…. The Balvenie Aged 21 Years Port Wood (88.5) t22 Salivating and on the money malt wise with the juicy chewiness a lot fresher than the nose would have you believe; f22.5 busy, multi layered with some lovely praline amid the soft grape; b22 beautiful subtle malt… Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2011

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Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin (700ml)

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 41.8%

One of Australia's latest distilling ventures is located in the Yarra Valley. Their first spirit is a modern Australian Gin; possessing an equal mix of local and exotic botanicals including Juniper Berries, Coriander Seeds, Cardamom Pods, Tasmanian Pepperberry Leaf, Cinnamon, Lavender, Angelica, Star Anise, Lemon Myrtle and Fresh Oranges.

The distiller's state, "In terms of our ambition for our first gin, we didn't want a London Dry Gin but we couldn't ignore juniper. The way we have approached it is that the juniper is the canvas and the other botanicals paint the picture. The Tassie pepper is brilliant on the palate, giving us warmth rather than heat. Lemon myrtle is a beautiful, complex and unique alternative to lemon peel. Perhaps most interesting is our use of whole oranges. It’s unusual to use fresh produce in gin but Australian citrus is highly aromatic and supports the spicier botanicals like coriander, cardamom and star anise.

Tasting notes: [BATCH No.2 tasted] Clear. Vibrant, lifted aroma is citrus focussed with its distinct lemon peel top note hovering over peppery, woody, piney, juniper notes. Second pass sees the aroma turn creamy and more lemon-meringue like. Hints of eucalyptus emerge in the final inspection to round off a very appealing gin bouquet. An unassuming entry leads into a concentrated, creamy yet spicy, medium dry profile featuring citrus peel, juniper and pepper. Excellent balance. Lemon / lime / spice aftertaste concludes with a dry, chalky fade. Consider adding this to your Gin repertoire over summer. Recommended. 41.8% Alc./Vol.

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2019 Chateau Leoville Poyferre

Saint Julien, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$275. 00
Bottle
$3300.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Chateau Leoville Poyferre is part of the trio of properties formed when the large 200 hectare Leoville estate was divided in 1840. Seen as the most plush and exotic of the group, Leoville Poyferre has also been the most consistent since 2000. While much of the plantings are intermixed with those of Leoville Las Cases, the Grand Vin comes from a total of 60 hectares, and is planted to 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. The estate also produces a second wine, Pavillon de Leoville Poyferre, along with the previously unofficial second wine Moulin Riche which comes from a dedicated 21 hectare plot.
Other Reviews....
The 2019 Léoville Poyferré is showing very well in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of crème de cassis and wild berries mingled with notions of licorice, loamy soil, cigar wrapper and smoke. Full-bodied, velvety and polished, it's broad and enveloping, with an ample core of fruit, ripe tannins and succulent acids, concluding with a long, precise finish. Invariably the most sumptuous of the three Léovilles, featuring some 35% Merlot, the 2019 is a terrific effort that will offer a wide drinking window. Drink 2027-2057.
96 points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Apr 2022)
The 2019 Léoville-Poyferré has the quintessential "LP" bouquet of perfumed blackberry, black plum, perhaps less tobacco than last year but still those hints of desiccated orange peel. It opens beautifully in the glass. The palate has a satin-like texture, a fine bead of acidity and fine pixelation. It is perhaps less luxuriant than I found this last year from barrel and has become slightly more linear, displaying a touch more breeding and precision. It fans out wonderfully on the finish, completing a fabulous Saint-Julien with huge potential. 14.18% alcohol. Drink 2026-2065.
97 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Dec 2021)
The 2019 Léoville-Poyferré is creamy, racy and voluptuous to the core. Bright red cherry/plum fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and menthol fill out the layers with effortless grace. In some tastings, the 2019 has come across as quite powerful, while in other moments it shows greater finesse. Either way, the 2019 is positively stunning. I very much admire its energy and persistence. Tasted three times. Drink 2029-2049.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous (Jan 2022)
Blackcurrant, wet-earth with fresh black-mushroom aromas. Some chocolate, too. Full-bodied with layers of beautiful, ripe fruit and creamy tannins. It’s chewy and focused. Impressive balance. Try after 2025.
95 points
James Suckling (Dec 2021)
The flagship 2019 Château Léoville Poyferré is based on 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot. It's one of the bigger, richer wines in the vintage and has a gorgeous, thrilling, full-bodied style as well as notes of crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, violets, and chocolate. While many estates seem to be playing it safe and focusing on so-called elegance and balance, I love that Poyferré continues to make a ripe, sexy, beautifully textured wine that always offers more opulence and sexiness than most in the vintage. Ranking with the crème de la crème of the vintage, this gorgeous Poyferré can be enjoyed any time over the coming 40-50 years. Bravo! Drink 2022-2072.
98 points
Jeb Dunnuck (Apr 2022)
So aromatic with real complexity of notes on the nose, perfume and black fruits. Quite tannic on the palate, broad-shouldered and carefully detailed with a core of liquorice-edged black fruit, dark chocolate and slate giving it quite a serious, gourmet and savoury feel right now. Lovely poise though - that St-Julien class shining through with mouthwatering freshness. Feels well made with energy and elegance. A standout wine with absolute distinction and plenty on offer. 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Harvest 22 September-11 October. Drink 2027-2045.
97 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter (Jan 2022)

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2015 Chateau Doisy-Vedrines (375ml)

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Once part of the large Doisy estate founded in 1704, Chateau Doisy-Vedrines was named after one of the early owners of the estate after Doisy was separated into three properties in 1851. Chateau Doisy-Vedrines is now owned by the Casteja family who also own Chateau Trotte Vieille in Saint-Emilion and Chateau Batailley in Pauillac among their portfolio. The vineyard is planted to 80% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle, and along with their grand vin they produce a second wine under the Chateau Petit Vedrines label. Interestingly they choose to label their wines as Sauternes, rather than Barsac as with the two other Doisy properties.
Other Reviews....
The 2015 Daisy-Védrines has a "sunny" bouquet with finely delineated wild honey, dried peach and saffron aromas emerging with time. The palate is well balanced, tensile and linear, with pure botrytized fruit and a vibrant, honeyed finish that delivers just the right amount of tension. The 2015 is excellent. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting at Farr Vintners. Drink 2025-2045.
94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Feb 2025)
A prototypical Sauternes with tons of marzipan and candied-orange character. A great balance of that with full sweetness, well-judged oak and enough acidity to give a clean, long finish. Drink or hold.
93 points
James Suckling (Jan 2018)
Rich sunflower yellow in colour. This is excellent; it has a swish of stone and bright lime, real intensity of flavour, and good persistency. Drink 2020-2040.
95 points
Jane Anson - Decanter (Dec 2017)

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Hardys Black Bottle X.O. Brandy (700ml)

Riverland, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 39.1%

The Hardy's XO label now been changed to Black Bottle XO Brandy. From what we know, this is the same product with an altered name and subtle label change.
Brandy actually has a long association with many of Australia’s pioneering family wineries and older bottlings remain one of the Australian Wine Industry’s true hidden gems - if you can find them. This extraordinary example is the product of over 150 years of winemaking experience at Hardy’s. Since 1853 when Thomas Hardy first established his wine company on the banks of the River Torrens in Adelaide, South Australia, the pursuit of refined excellence has been a consuming passion. In addition to the production of the renowned pot still 'Black Bottle Brandy', Hardy's have also earned the enviable reputation of producing one of the nation’s finest aged brandies.
Produced from warm climate Doradilla, Palomino & Sultana grapes, these varieties are most suited to brandy production because when picked at around 10-11 degrees Baume they produce a neutral, clean wine with high acid. As in Cognac, the wine is immediately transferred to pot stills for double distillation. Eighteen year old spirit forms the foundation of this brandy while further material in excess of thirty years old has been added to develop the desired levels of complexity, flavour and richness. Prolonged maturation takes place in premium Limousin oak casks from the forests near Cognac, France. Testament to this spirit’s pedigree is the fact that it has been awarded some 20 trophies and 21 gold medals since first being produced in 1996. Packaged in an exquisite decanter and satin lined box, the excitement and anticipation begins long before the cork is popped! This is an ideal gift, personal or corporate, guaranteeing unprecedented 'wows'.
Tasting Note: [Hardy's XO 8/03/2005] Wonderful deep golden brown colour with pale golden hue - Indicitatve of the Brandy's age. Abundant, rich aromas of plum pudding, vanilla, fine chocolate and sultana. Smooth, sweet and silky entry into a gently warming palate which is laden with mouthfilling flavours of spicy plum pudding, vanilla, chocolate, with a touch of cedar and leather, terrific texture, impeccably balanced. Spice and dark chocolate dominate the back palate. The finish is remarkable. Like Malcolm Blight's 1976 torpedo after the siren, incredibly long and straight, precision and power harmoniously combined. A distinguished spirit of the very finest quality, worthy of prominent place in any serious bar. 39% Alc/Vol.

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Torres Jaime I Brandy (700ml)

Barcelona, SPAIN
$185. 00
Bottle
$2220.00 Dozen

ABV: 38%

Spain's Venerable National Treasure to Rival Cognac.
In the last century Cognac has marketed its way to the top of the brandy hierarchy. Some Cognac houses have even entered the pantheon of popular culture. If other lengthy distilling traditions appear in a state of obscurity compared, it only affirms the success of Cognac’s campaign and its ubiquity as the brandy of 'preference'.

Australia and South Africa are two to be left in the wake of the French. Spain is another. Due credit must be given to Cognac, but the world’s other great grape based spirit discoveries can be made elsewhere. Readers are reminded that Australia still produces some stunning XO brandies, and a single estate South African bottling from KWV was honored as “Best Brandy in the World’ at the London International Spirits Competition in 2010.

Spain remains a major player in the brandy field, and is second only to Cognac in production.
It’s no surprise when one considers that thanks to their absorption of Arab culture around the early 8th century, Spaniards were amongst the first Europeans to learn the art of distillation. For a long time most of their output was sold off to the Dutch as raw spirit, until phylloxera hit Cognac in the early 1880s. At that point in history, Spanish brandy hit a golden age, if only briefly it became a desirable and readily available alternative to Cognac.

In present day Spain there are two regions with Denominacion Origin (DO) controlled brandy production and the spirit must be aged in the Jerez region in Andalucía, or the Penedès region in Catalonia to qualify for certification. For the former, most of the grapes grown are Airen and Palomino and distillation actually takes place in La Mancha, after which the distillate is transported via tanker trucks for maturation in Jerez.

Brandy from Jerez is a national favourite and anyone visiting Spain is bound to come across it. Here the Sherry bodegas mature the lions share of it which makes sense, as they already own the barrels to do it. Ageing usually takes place in 500 litre American oak casks, previously having contained any type of Sherry wine for at least three years.

Just like Scotch Whisky production which traditionally favoured maturation in x Sherry casks, these barrels also make a significant flavour contribution to the ageing process of brandy. Thus, Fino casks will produce brandy which is paler, typically featuring vanilla, fresh fruits and grilled nut characteristics; oloroso casks may lend aromas of walnut, plum, and figs; Pedro Ximenez casks will infuse sweet dried fruit notes and impart a darker colour, and so on. Solera systems are the norm. (More on this below).

While nine out of ten bottles of Brandy sold in Spain contain Brandy des Jerez, the contents of the tenth bottle is the result of those taking the road less traveled.

Brandies from Penedès are amongst those differentiated from the brandies of Jerez - both geographically and stylistically. Here in Catalonia, in the northeast corner of Spain near Barcelona you’ll find an approach that's more aligned with the classic model of Cognac. Regional grapes are used but so is locally-grown Ugni Blanc, the variety that constitutes about 98% of Cognac plantings. Distillation takes place in pot stills and maturation follows in French Limousin oak.

Despite this apparent Francophilia, one Penedes producer has not entirely departed from local traditions. This is Torres. This large family run company set up a distillery here in 1928 and has made the decision to retain their soleras, although they do employ French Limousin oak rather than American oak.

The solera system of aging wines or spirits to maintain a uniform quality will be familiar to sherry enthusiasts. To illustrate this briefly, imagine a pyramid collection of casks arranged with each layer containing brandies of different average age.The rows above the bottom layer are called the criaderas, and contain younger and younger spirit as you ascend. The bottom row is called the solera. It’s here that the brandy is drawn from when required for bottling, after which the casks are replenished with the same volume from the tier above and so on back through the system. Depending on the producer, this process can occur every 4-5 months, or 1-2 years. Because not more than 33% of the volume of each cask can be removed at any one time, this means that there's always a portion of brandy which never leaves the solera.

Intuition might suggest that adding the younger brandies would dominate the older material. In fact, the opposite happens and the younger stock takes on some of the character of the older one. Rather quaintly, the Spanish put it that the older brandy "teaches" the younger.

While Torres is a large concern, they clearly have not lost their artisan touch.

The flavour profile and mouthfeel are not the same as great Cognac, but then, nor should they be. This is not Cognac. Having said that there are resemblances. Overall Torres' style tends towards heavier tones - dessert fruits, Christmas cake in combination with a seductive overlay that comes across like ultra aged Rutherglen muscat, but with the sweetness kept in check. In short, this grandfather of the brandy family should find favour with any one who has enjoyed the finest Australian expressions, but may equally appeal to those who are finding many Cognacs from the larger houses now overly sweet.

Finally, those who have memories of Barcelona may recognise the bottle as a homage to Gaudí, suitably designed by the architect Tanaka to complete the package.

Tasting note: Very deep polished mahogany appearance with some particles floating in the glass, however, it should be noted that the sample on offer was a near empty bottle, so some natural sediment would be expected. It issues a profound perfume of dried apricot and fig, clove and cigar box as well as hints of muscat; Several minutes later hints of candied orange peel and vanilla emerge. A soft, svelte like entry leads into a creamy textured mid palate featuring Christmas cake, sweet tobacco and muscat notes, the latter accentuating towards the finish. Perfect balance. Concludes long and mildly tannic as the wood and dried fruit notes interchange into the prolonged aftertaste. Superb. 38% Alc./Vol.

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Dolin Bitter de Chambery Bitters (750ml)

Chambery, FRANCE
$31. 99
Bottle
$383.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Closure: Cork

Dolin is among the few remaining independent producers of Vermouth and the last producing Vermouth de Chambéry, still made according to the principles which earned Chambéry France's only A.O.

Their bitters is the result of an infusion of herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in neutral alcohol and wine. Think of it as a slightly lighter, less bitter version of Campari without the price tag. Enjoy Bitter de Chambery chilled, with a twist of orange. 16% Alc./Vol.

No tasting notes available.

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2018 Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$2499. 00
Bottle
$29988.00 Dozen

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.
Other Reviews....
The 2018 Lafite Rothschild is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot and has 13.3% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock intoxicating scents of blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and black cherry compote with an undercurrent of dark chocolate, licorice, cast-iron pan, cedar chest and fertile loam, plus a waft of pencil lead. The delicately crafted, medium-bodied palate is dripping with class, featuring layers of mineral-laced black fruits and exquisitely ripe, singularly Lafite tannins, finishing with epic length and depth. This simply stunning, delicately crafted expression of 2018 with its singularly evocative imprint of Lafite will require a good 7-8 years in bottle, then should continue to inspire awe over the following 40+ years. Drink 2028 - 2068.
100 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (Apr 2021)
The 2018 Lafite-Rothschild is a stunning wine. Silky and floral, the 2018 offers all the signatures of the Grand Vin, but amplified by the radiance of the year. In the glass, Lafite is rich and exotic, yet it also retains tremendous vibrancy. The interplay of Merlot picked early and Cabernet Sauvignon harvested late makes for wine of extraordinary dimension, complexity and class. Graphite, dark red fruit, spice and leather linger on the huge finish. Magnificent! Drink 2028-2068.
98 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous (Mar 2021)
Wow. The aromas are so intense and refined at the same time, offering gorgeous blackcurrant, lead-pencil and orchid character. Such purity of fruit. Sleek and finely polished with a fine cut to the tannins that provide such grace and glamor. Yet, it’s got the power and structure to age for decades. On and on. Try after 2029.
99 points
James Suckling (Jan 2021)
Checking in as a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot, the 2018 Château Lafite-Rothschild is one of those magical Lafites that offers an already up-front, complex, nuanced style yet has the class and balance to evolve for 40-50 years. As always, this wine is never about sheer power, and the 2018 offers a full-bodied, incredibly elegant and weightless style that carries textbook blackcurrant fruits, lead pencil shavings, green tobacco, cedarwood, and camphor aromas and flavors. I compared this wine to a more elegant version of the 2016 from barrel and I think that comparison still holds. Incredibly up-front and charming, and already drinkable with sweet tannins, it will unquestionably pick up more complexity and nuance over the coming 4-6 years. It should hit maturity around age 10 and evolve for 75 years or more given its perfect balance. This is a beautiful, quintessential Lafite that exudes elegance and charm. Drink 2027 - 2102.
98 points
Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2021)
This stood out during en primeur, not just for itself but also in comparison to so many estates around it. While several properties had an unusual vintage, where their personalities were subverted by the weather conditions, Lafite just continued being Lafite, a true mark of its character and its terroir. This is still of course extremely young, keeping its cards close to its chest; the power for now is hidden, waiting, and will slowly unveil. This is going to be a beautiful Lafite in the future, a brilliant wine with bilberry, slate and pencil lead character, and a eucalyptus mint wash. 3.75pH. A yield of 40hl/ha. 40% of the production went into the grand vin. 74IPT. Drink 2028 - 2050.
98 points
Jane Anson - Decanter (Nov 2020)

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H by Hine VSOP Cognac (700ml)

Cognac, FRANCE
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A blend of 20 Cognacs aged for a minimum of 4 years, from grapes grown in the Grande Champagne and the Petite Champagne regions of Cognac. 'H' was developed by Hine in response to bartender's requests for an inexpensive but highly aromatic Cognac for use in cocktails. To this end they've succeeded.

Tasting note: Burnished brassy / copper appearance. Straightforward bouquet with good intensity, offering scents of sweet leather, dried apricot and vanilla. A soft, light to medium bodied entry level VSOP with low-key dried apricot, vanillan oak and creme caramel flavours, remaining on the drier side. Ends light, thin, short. Reserve for cocktails.
40% Alc./Vol.

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2006 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The brown glass, high-shouldered proprietary bottle gives the right message: this is a classic, gently understated Barossa Shiraz that will sail on for decades if the dubiously short cork permits. Drinking it sooner would not be a capital offence.
95 points
James Halliday’s Wine Companion

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Ambra Triple Sec Orange Liqueur (500ml)

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 25%

Tasting note: [Formerly labelled 'Agrumello']. Made from a family recipe with specially grown citrus. Viscous, deep amber-orange. Aromatic mandarin peel and notes of fresh-sliced oranges. Straight up, it's pure and oily, the finish slightly candied with excellent length and delicate acidity lifting the aftertaste. Mix it with sparkling wine, tonic or soda. 25% Alc./Vol.

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Fee Brothers Lemon Bitters (150ml)

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

ABV: 45.9%

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.

A Fee Brothers original, Lemon Bitters is prepared from selected lemon oils, augmented with lemongrass to lend a snappy citrus taste to drinks. 45.9% Alc./Vol.

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2015 Bruno Giacosa AA Falletto Barolo Falletto

Piedmont, ITALY
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Superb aromas of ripe fruit, such as plums and berries with peaches and tar. Very intense. Full body, great depth and density. Incredible richness and power with superb length and persistence. One of the most dense and vertical Falletos I have tasted. Try in 2025.
98 Points
Jamessuckling.com
Dense and firmly structured, this red features a distinctive saltiness underlying the floral, cherry, mineral and tobacco flavors. A bit standoffish now, but all the components are in the right proportions. Best from 2023 through 2048.
94 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

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Jade 1901 Absinthe (700ml)

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

ABV: 68%

Those already in the know will be familiar with Ted Breaux, a biochemist and researcher who grew up in New Orleans. Ted rose to fame when he cracked the “Absinthe code” in the late 1990s, employing gas chromatography to reverse engineer the spirit from sealed bottles of the 1901 original produced at the Pontarlier Pernod Fils factory several months before the facility burnt down. Ted subsequently set up a business, ‘Jade Liqueurs’, with the aim of recreating several ‘rediscovered’ Absinthes.
Jade 1901 Absinthe Supérieure represents the second release from Ted that was carefully reverse-engineered from sealed antique bottles. It should be noted that when a large cache of the pre-ban original was discovered in recent times, a few bottles were found to be in a remarkable state of preservation, retaining much of their original colour and freshness. Those who have been fortunate enough to taste these were unanimous in their remarks as to the striking similarities between the vintage bottles and the Jade 1901 Absinthe Supérieure pre-ban clone. Breaux employs a special copper pot still at the Combier Distillery and infuses the resulting eaux de vie with whole botanicals. The spirit is then rested for an average of three years before bottling.
Jade 1901 pours gold with a pretty bright jade-green blush. The opening bouquet has a dry, bitter feel including hints of tarragon, curry leaf, liquorice root and black jelly bean...with air contact, shades of chamomile and peppermint tea, lemon peel, anise and lanolin. Outstanding aromatic complexity. A bittersweet , spicy entry leads into a concentrated anise burst. Black jellybean fade. Very clean, linear, and elegant with excellent length. 1901 is possibly the most restrained in the collection, but by a small margin. 68% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Burnished gold in the glass, louching to opalescent light gold, and scented with bold notes of anise and licorice. The flavor is mild at first, but shows more anise on the long, rounded finish. 93 points - wineenthusiast.com
...a classic absinthe, balanced and crisp, with an appetizing herbal aroma and a smooth, lingering aftertaste.” Very mild. With sugar and water, it’s almost like a pastis, pleasant, refreshing, and easygoing. After awhile, I found the finish turning a touch bitter, like a dried herbal character. Lovely louche. - drinkhacker.com
...Jade 1901 is the second absinthe created by American absinthe expert, Ted Breaux and Combier to replicate a sample of 19th century. Combier uses two 1,100 litre copper alembics dating from 1870 and purchased from an absinthe distiller in Pontarlier in the early 1900s. Appearance: Clear, pale golden with green tinge. With water louches milky very pale dirty green. Aroma: Delicate green earthy herbal notes with angelica, sage, tarragon and faint citrussy lime blossom. Anise aromas are well integrated with cassia warming spice. Taste: Slight woodiness to a punchy anise tong numbing palate with nutmeg spice. Aftertaste:Long, wormwood and woody green anise finish. 4.5 stars. Recommended. - diffordsguide.com

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2016 Chateau Saint Pierre (Saint-Julien)

Saint Julien, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Aged for 14 months in 50% new and 50% one-year-old French oak and blended of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Saint-Pierre leaps from the glass with exuberant Black Forest cake, blackberry compote and cassis with hints of cigars, earth and violets with a waft of iron ore. Medium-bodied, the palate has a firm frame of grainy tannins with fantastic energy and depth, finishing on a lingering chocolaty note. Drink 2021-2046.
94+ points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2016 Saint-Pierre has an intriguing bouquet of baked black cherries, dark chocolate, espresso and gamy notes, the oak regime more prominent compared to its peers within this Saint-Julien flight. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, and the oak is more assimilated here than on the nose. Nicely detailed and very poised, although there is a touch of dryness right on the finish. I suspect there will be improvement with bottle age. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting. Drink 2024-2048.
95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Jan 2020)
This is fantastic, offering lots of fresh tobacco and blackcurrants and undertones of hazelnuts and chocolate. Full-bodied with firm and chewy tannins, yet ever so polished and refined. One of the most structured St. Pierre’s in years. A blend of 73 per cent cabernet sauvignon, 21 per cent merlot and six per cent cabernet franc. Try from 2024.
96 points
James Suckling (Jan 2019)
Coming from 50-year-old vines and a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Château Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) is in the same ballpark as the 2015 yet shows a slightly more elegant, classic feel, which is very much in the style of the vintage. Beautiful notes of crème de cassis, black raspberries, crushed rocks, tobacco, and lead pencil shavings as well as some smoky notes with time in the glass all flow to a deep, full-bodied, concentrated Saint-Julien that has fine tannin, flawless balance and integration, no hard edges, and a great finish. This brilliant wine from winemaker Jean-Louis Triaud will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 25-30 years. Drink 2023-2053.
96+ points
Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2019)

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Sheridan's Coffee Layered Liqueur (500ml)

Dublin, IRELAND
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Sheridan’s is an exciting blend of dark, rich coffee liqueur, layered with a cool, smooth vanilla cream liqueur. Experience it at its best served on ice of with coffee. Consume within six months of opening.

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Ciroc Peach Flavoured Vodka (700ml)

FRANCE
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 37.5%

Like the original vodka, Ciroc Peach is made using fine French grapes that are cold fermented and distilled five times with the final distillation in a pot still. The vodka is then carefully blended with all-natural ingredients (a unique balance of peach and other tropical fruit essences) to create an exceptionally smooth liquid.

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All Saints Estate Grand Rutherglen Muscadelle (375ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$67. 99
Bottle
$815.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Glass Stopper

Deep sienna brown colour with olive green edges. Excellent aroma of toffee, raisin and honey. The palate is luscious showing great concentration of flavours of caramel and honey followed by a hint of light raisin on the back palate. Clean finish. Long honey caramel aftertaste.
Drink (2006)
Alc/Vol: 18%

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Imbue Distillery The Elixir Gin Liqueur (700ml)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 22%

Tasting note: [Batch 2] Turbid, honey yellow with dark particles evident (vanilla bean?) Well defined aromas and flavours of bush honey, boiled lemon peels and light vanilla yoghurt. Pure and fresh with tangy acidity retained in the lemon-forward delivery. Great mouthfeel. Like a hot toddy with gin. Try it topped with soda (like a grown up old fashioned lemonade) or shaken into a gin sour. 20% Alc./Vol.

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Croser Sparkling

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2009-2011)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Produced from a blend of 64% Pinot Noir and 36% Chardonnay this wine is aged for 18 months on yeast lees. Excellent white creamy mousse with exceptionally fine and very persistent bead. Straw colour base wine. Aromas of apple, pear, cashew and yeast lees. Fruit driven palate with flavours of citrus, grapefruit, yeast lees and toast – quite full flavoured and displaying good length. Creamy texture with clean finish. Aftertaste of citrus, grapefruit and lees.
Drink over the next 2 years (2009-2011)
13.5% Alc

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Licor 43 Cuarenta Y Tres Liqueur (700ml)

Cartagena, SPAIN
$62. 99
Bottle
$755.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

'Cuarenta y Tres' is Spain's leading liqueur and has been made in Cartagena by Diego Zamora since 1924 although it's origins go back many centuries. The name Licor 43 derives from the 43 basic elements that constitute “Spain’s national liqueur.” These are principally fruit and fragrant herbs. With it's smooth vanilla and citrus flavours it is a formula which has won the following of a wide and diverse consumer base. Drunk straight, Licor 43 is unique. As a mixer it is amazingly versatile.

Tasting Note: Old gold color with an electric brilliance. Spicy vanilla nut cake aromas. A round syrupy entry leads to a sweet medium-to full-bodied palate with peppery spice, cola nut, vanilla cake. Finishes with a vanilla cupcake fade and dash of brandy. Try with coffee.
RATED: 86 points (Highly Recommended)
- Tasting note sourced from www.tastings.comsize>

Classic Cocktail: Blanton’s Punch

1.5 shot(s) Blanton's - Special Reserve Bourbon
0.5 shot(s) LICOR 43 - Cuarenta y Tres
1 Passion Fruit
15ml Lemon Juice
0.5 shots Sugar Syrup
2 shots Pineapple juice
0.5 shots Lemon Juice
0.5 shot(s) PASSOA
Method: Shake all the ingredients vigorously with ice, then strain and serve into a highball glass.
Experiment with Licor 43 yourself, or sample these:“Margarita”: 1 part Licor 43;
2 parts Tequila; 2 parts lemon mix;
Serve in a Margarita glass salted on rim.

“Dreamsicle”: ¼ Licor43; ¼ milk;
2/4 orange juice;
pour over cinnamon powder, mix and serve with ice.

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G.E. Massenez Creme de Myrtille (Blueberry) Liqueur (500ml)

Alsace, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

Massenez Myrtille is produced from bilberries, AKA The European Blueberry. A bilberry is any of several species of low-growing shrubs in the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae), bearing edible berries. The fruit is smaller than that of the blueberry but with a fuller taste. Bilberries are darker in colour, and usually appear near black with a slight shade of purple. While the blueberry's fruit pulp is light green, the bilberry's is red or purple, heavily staining the fingers and lips of consumers eating the raw fruit. The red juice is used by European dentists to show children how to brush their teeth correctly, as any improperly brushed areas will be heavily stained. Bilberries are extremely difficult to grow and are thus seldom cultivated.

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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The Simple Syrup Co. Crawley's Bartender Agave Syrup (750ml)

New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Closure: Screw Cap

Thanks to the careful council of International Tequila Kings Phil Bailey and Julio Bermejo, Crawley’s Bartender Agave is designed to flow through pour spouts and not clog up in cocktail shakers, injecting your drinks with the finest organic Agave flavour on the market. Made from 100% organic Agave.
Suggested cocktails for inclusion are the Applejack Rabbit, Paperbark Rye, Blackbeard and the Donkey Show.

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2016 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Other Reviews….
This is a much anticipated vintage for St. Henri, and it does not disappoint. The complexity of fruit here is stunning, together with a very complex and playfully fragrant, spicy edge with graphite, roasted coffee and woody spices, framing a core of very fresh blackberries, red and dark cherries and blueberries. So fresh and brimming with fruit aromas. The palate has a stunning array of deeply fleshy fruit flavors with a superb sense of length and powerful, ripe tannin, underpinning vibrant, fleshy fruit that is beautifully assembled in a refined, elegant and impressively pure mode. So long and pure. Silky and elegant. A real masterpiece, taking its place among the finest vintages like 2010, 1990 and 1971. 95% shiraz and 5% cabernet sauvignon. Drink over the next three decades.
98 points
JamesSuckling.com

The 2016 St Henri Shiraz is one of the finest St Henris I've ever tasted, rivaling the likes of the 1986 or 1976. It's concentrated and rich, the essence of South Australia Shiraz (although it's been lightened by the addition of 5% Cabernet Sauvignon), unleavened by any new oak. Dark and tarry, it delivers notes of espresso and black olive, plummy fruit and roasted meat. Full-bodied and dense on the palate, it ends long, dark and savory. Drink 2020-2040.
96 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

The St. Henri cuvée is always brought up all in neutral oak casks, and the 2016 is a blend of 95% Shiraz and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with just 690 cases produced. This was a great vintage for South Australia, and this blockbuster sports a deep purple color as well as a dense, powerful, meaty bouquet of smoked black fruits, chocolate, bouquet garni, bay leaf, mint, and plenty of earthy minerality. Reminding me of an Hermitage from the likes of Delas Frères, it’s full-bodied and incredibly concentrated, with a stacked mid-palate and loads of ripe tannins. Backward and mostly potential at this point, it’s nevertheless a thrilling Shiraz readers should give 4-5 years of bottle age and it will knock your socks off over the coming two decades. Drink 2025-2045.
97+ points
JebDunnuck.com

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Noah's Mill Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
$169. 99
Bottle
$2039.88 Dozen

ABV: 57.15%

Note: ABV may vary from batch to batch.
Tasting note: [BATCH QBC 16-25 tasted] Bright brassy copper. Dessert style opening sniffs include tea biscuits, vanilla fudge, mocha and hints of sticky date. Air contact dries and lightens the bouquet introducing liquorice root, and fresher, woody/peppery notes. Linear on entry. Mid palate is mildly bittersweet, bolder, oily, resinous, plummy, warming but keenly balanced at high ABV. Finishes with a brisk flurry of sweet baking spices and late cedary oak. 57.15% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... "The oldest of the four in years, and also the highest in alcohol. It has managed to maintain its balance of flavors and keep the oak notes from becoming too dominant. Bolder and more masculine than Rowan’s Creek, but not as teasing or seductive. Still, it’s a great effort. 89 points - www.maltadvocate.com, Vol. 14, #2
“Stunning small grain, the rye in particular starring...This is one of Kentucky’s most complex whiskies by far. Small grains, big heart.” 91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

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TinCup American Whiskey (700ml)

UNITED STATES
$73. 99
Bottle
$887.88 Dozen

ABV: 42%

Very distinctive packaging on this new release from Jess Graber, a former fire fighter and hobby distiller of 30 years who turned full-time in 2004. Produced from a blend of corn, rye and malt barley, cut with Colorado Rocky Mountain water, expect a nice balance between bourbon-like notes and peppery rye (the tin cap also works as a cup as was traditionally used). 42% Alc./Vol.

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G.E. Massenez Poire William Liqueur (700ml)

FRANCE
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 25%

The pear tree was first grown in ancient Europe. Pliny recorded thirty eight different species. Today, that figure is estimated at more than five thousand. Poire William [pronounced pwahr WEEL-yahm] is a sweet pear liqueur named after the variety of pear the French call “Williams Bon-Chretien”, and which secular society calls Bartlett. A Poire William can be either a true pear brandy, distilled from pears, or a hybrid, made by infusing crushed pear with a grape-based spirit. Some bottles of Poire William contain a whole pear, a feat accomplished by placing a bottle over the budding fruit and allowing it to grow inside. 25% Alc./Vol.

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Willie Smith Pommeau (700ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 21%

Formerly Charles Oates, you will recognise the name Willie Smiths from the popular organic cider range. A popular French aperitif, Pommeau is a blend of apple brandy with fresh cider apple juice, then aged in oak. Enjoy neat or subbed in your favourite apple-forward cocktail.

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Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)

Fife, SCOTLAND
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

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

This 18 Year Old blend is reported to have more of an intense, peaty character when compared to the Clynelish dominant Gold Label. Platinum is positioned between Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve Label within the hierarchy.

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Manly Spirits Zesty Limoncello Liqueur (700ml)

New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 23%

Tasting note: Made to a traditional family recipe from the Amalfi Coast but includes foraged Australian botanicals. Slightly hazy, pale yellow green with aromas of home made lemonade and lemon meringue. Entry is impressively thick and viscous with semi-sweet lemon cordial flavours. The finish is short and sweet, lacking acidic bite. 23% Alc./Vol.

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Tesseron Lot 90 XO Ovation Cognac (700ml)

Cognac, FRANCE
$195. 00
Bottle
$2340.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

With an average age of just over ten years old, Lot 90 is the youngest of Tesseron’s XO cognacs. Predominantly distilled in the 1990s using 100% Ugni Blanc from Grand Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois, the opening passes offer heavy scents of ripe apricots, figs and candied fruits, also hinting at nectarine, banana, vanilla, white pepper and light rancio. Silky, medium-weight and graceful in the mouth, leaning towards passionfruit and fresh figs, the finish is finely tannic, oaky, poised and borderline succulent with a nice rebound. The 'biggest' of the Tesseron line up, without departing too far from the house style. Tasted from a 50ml sample. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... "The latest release from this small but perfectly formed Cognac house. And what a price!" 95 points Wine & Spirit Magazine
"The aromas are more on the sugary side, molasses, crème brulee and some toasted wood, good structure on the palate; it has a pleasant bitterness that gives structure, some dried fruits and a slightly sweeter finish." - Andreas Larsson (Best Sommelier of the World, 2007)

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Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Gin (500ml)

Lossburg, GERMANY
$95. 99
Bottle
$1151.88 Dozen

ABV: 47%

This is the Gin that had world famous U.S. wine critic, Robert Parker, spellbound [see his review below]. Much to his consternation it was almost impossible to obtain a bottle in the States. The only way to get it in Australia is to source it yourself. So we did!
Monkey 47 is definitely on a short list of hard to find but worth-the-wait gins. Produced in the Black Forest in Germany from no less than 47 botanicals (mostly from the region). Unusual ingredients include blackberry leaves, sloes, honeysuckle, pine shoots, cranberries and lingonberries. Following distillation and maceration, the gin is stored for 100 days in earthenware 'casks'. We've just imported a tiny quantity. Beautifully packaged in an old world apothecary bottle. 47% Alc./Vol.

Tasting note: [Batch 16 tasted] Crystal clear / slightly viscous. Fabulous aromatics with juniper and lemon sherbet in the opening phase; aeration accents pine needle, potpourri and pepper. Intense but beautifully poised with pine needle, peppery juniper, dried herb and grapefruit flavours unfolding in a slow release surge. Possibly better all round balance in this latest effort? Concludes fresh, pure and super long. First rate. 47% Alc./Vol.
First tasted 2011... Clear with a silvery, glycerous appearance. The initial perfumed burst is of sweet berry / juniper and assorted fresh citrus peel; further aeration releases pine needle, lavender and clove-like scents. Distinctive and somewhat unconventional, some tasters found the aromatics a little cologne like. On the palate, this begins soft and glycerous, gradually building intensity, climaxing in an explosion of peppers; Mid palate is off dry and oily with juniper, lavender, pine needle and spice flavours persisting into the long, very dry after taste. Bracing stuff! 94 points 47% Alc./vol.

Other reviews…. Clear. Bold aromas of pine blossoms, exotic peppercorns, candied lemon and orange peels, sage, and sweet bbq rub with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a zesty lavender candy, pepper, powdered sugar, and tangerine sorbet finish. An excellent and unique combination of vibrant citrus, floral, and herbal dimensions. Will be outstanding in cocktails.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATING: 93 points (Exceptional) - www.tastings.com
"...something I am trying to track down for my personal use, an absolutely extraordinary perfumed, intense, silky gin called Monkey 47, which is made in Germany's Black Forest. Packaged in a small 500 mls bottle, it is not that expensive (approximately $100), but it was a remarkable gin. In Europe it is apparently available at top liquor shops, so if you can find it, it is an astonishing gin."
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate #206 April 2013

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White Possum Naked Amaretto Liqueur (500ml)

AUSTRALIA
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 24%

To date, the first and only Australian made Amaretto, created using bitter almonds and strawberry gum, the latter adding a floral boost. Locally grown almonds are cooked and infused in sugarcane spirit for several weeks resulting in bold marzipan flavours. The result is a wonderfully aromatic liqueur with a viscous, plush, silky-sweet burst of liquid marzipan closing slightly fresher. Nutty and moreish, it's great amaretto. 24% Alc./Vol.

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Negro Acquavite di Vinaccia Grappa (700ml)

ITALY
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Tasting note: Crystalline appearance. Pure and vivacious bouquet is fruity / bready, with succulent aromas of dark plum, beeswax, later drying to fresh prunes, raisins and fruit bread. Light on its feet, evolving mild spirit heat with flavours of prune, dried apricot and raisins in an oily, pure, silky delivery. Finishes cleansing, nicely poised with hints of dark chocolate, orange pith, wax and raisin. A complex and delectable grappa that delivers the goods. 40% Alc./vol.

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Castarede XO 20 Year Old Armagnac (700ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$169. 99
Bottle
$2039.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.
This superb example from Castaredes has been produced from Ugni blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco 22 varietals and aged in excess of 20 years.
Tasting note: Deep polished copper / mahogany colour is bright and shows ideal clarity. Gradually builds, issuing a mild nose prickle as it releases vanilla, mocha and date to open. Returning 5-8 minutes later finds the accent shifted towards mocha, brown sugar and brittle toffee-apple. Clean, fresh, concentrated and beautifully balanced, it offers semi sweet flavours of coffee, cocoa and prunes; hints of black pepper accentuate towards the finish delivering a pleasant heat to conclude satisfying, dry and woody with a cafe-creme, hazelnut fade. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - Old Packaging

Kent, UNITED STATES
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 50.5%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
Wild Turkey's 'Kentucky Spirit' is a limited release, 101°proof release drawn from a single barrel. Each barrel is hand-selected at the peak of maturity before the bourbon is poured out and bottled. A stickler for quality, Jimmy Russell personally selects each of the barrels used. His challenge is to find single barrels that capture the essence of Wild Turkey, while at the same time, having a similarity that gives each taste of Kentucky Spirit consistency from bottle to bottle.
"Kentucky Spirit has a complex layering of almonds, honey, blackberries and leather. The finish is almost aristocratic -- long, dark, lingering, and crying out for a fine cigar", he says.
Available in limited quantities, each and every bottle is handsomely packaged with a hand-signed label bearing the barrel number, date and warehouse number. 50.5% Alc./Vol.

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The Bitter End Thai Bitters (59ml)

UNITED STATES
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

A wonderful Asian inspired mixture of Thai chilli, lemongrass, kaffir lime, coriander, quassia, galangal and spearmint. Try it in sweet drinks and Champagne cocktails. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Bitter End Company prides itself on using the freshest natural ingredients and hand-making all of its bitters with attention to detail.

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El Dorado 8 Year Old Rum (700ml)

GUYANA
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

El Dorado 8 Year Old - a product of the worlds oldest and most revered rum stills.
Sugar was first produced in Guyana in 1658. By 1670 every sugar factory had a small Rum Still attached to it. This was the origin of Demerara, and Demerara Rums. Over a period of time there were steep fluctuation in prices that resulted in the closure of some sugar estates and consolidation of others. Today the associated stills have rationalised into one distillery - Demerara Distillers Limited, the makers of El Dorado. In 1740 Admiral Vernon formalized the rum ration for the Navy, with the rum composed of 82% Demerara and 18% other Caribbean Rums. The Port Mourant double wooden pot still (built in 1732) became the favoured source of Demerera Rum for the British Pursers. Before entering into battle the rations (tots) were doubled and British Navy men, steeled by the liquid courage tore into the enemy. Rum, and the classic stills that produced it, helped make Britain the supreme power at sea, forging an empire and the classic era for this great spirit.
El Dorado 8 Year Old is a blend of Enmore (built in 1880, the world’s oldest and only wooden, column Coffey still), Port Mourant and the modern Diamond (steel column) stills. It is aged a minimum of 8 years in ex-Bourbon casks.
Tasting notes: The deep brassy gold colour is flawless and bright. Offers up an attractive, mildly fruity bouquet including scents of dried pineapple and bounty bar. Raisins and dates come to the fore after several minutes in the glass. The aromas are reflected on the palate which is creamy with semi sweet, juicy sultana / date / fruit cake flavours. Concludes balanced, creamy-yet-fresh with mocha and vanilla custard tailing off into a gently spicy fade. Utterly delicious. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Rittenhouse Very Rare 23 Year Old 100 Proof Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
$4999. 00
Bottle
$59988.00 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
Produced in the tradition of the classic Pennsylvania or Monongahela rye whiskies, Rittenhouse is now enjoying a renaissance. On the other hand, its older incarnations have become hugely collectable. This bottle is from barrel No.8. Reportedly the smaller production run in the extra aged Rittenhouse series (the others were the 21 and 25 year olds), as a point of comparison, the 21-year-old release was 32 barrels. The 23-year-old was just 25 barrels. While all three expressions were aged on the lowest floors of rickhouse OO, as single-barrel releases, each barrel release will yield a slightly different whiskey. Produced at the scenic Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, home of numerous other whiskies - mostly bourbons - the 23 Year Old comes packaged in a tall tapered, gold-printed bottle. It goes without saying that this is now extremely unusual to find. 50% Alc./Vol.

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