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  Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2016 Release

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $1199. 00

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  ABV: 48.6%

  A direct import of the 2016 bottling of Laphroaig's natural strength 25 YO, matured in both Oloroso and American oak casks. Jim Murray is in raptures over this declaring it one of the finest examples he's ever experienced. John Hansell of Whisky Advocate adds, "The 30 year old is softer, mellower, drier, and more debonair. The 25 year old is bolder, more youthful, more dynamic, richer, and sweeter -- bottling at cask strength really helps here".

  Other reviews.... Quite possibly the finest bottling of Laphroaig I have ever encountered. And over the last 35 years there have been a great many bottles. 96.5 points 48.6% Alc./Vol. - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

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• 2017 Shinshu Mars Distillery Komagatake Tsunuki Aging Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

  JAPAN

  $450. 00

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  ABV: 59%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured. No gift box included.

  A hint of what's to come... Tsunuki is a new Mars distillery, located on a historic site in Kagoshima. With this second operation, Shinshu's owner, Hombo Shuzo will continue to expand his portfolio which presently includes the Komagatake single malts, Iwai Tradition, Twin Alps, Tsunagu blended whiskies and the Cosmo labels. Opened in 2016, the heart of the Tsunuki facility is located just next to the family home of the descendant of the founder of the brand (now transformed into a tasting bar and shop). Cask no 5113 yielded just over 200 bottles at a cask strength of 59% Alc./Vol. Extremely limited.

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  Sagatiba Pura Cachaça (Cachaca) (700ml)

  Minas Gerais, BRAZIL

  $72. 99

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  ABV: 38%

  Chacaça is a spirit derived from the juice of sugar cane and is the basis of the Caipirinha (pronounced Kaay-peer-REEN-ya), which became one of the world's most popular cocktails towards the end of the millennium leading to a world Cachaça shortage. The spirit has been in demand in Australia for some time and many bars are now experimenting with its light, clean and versatile flavour. Sagatiba's Pura is a benchmark for the genre.
  Tasting note: Clear, burnished silver appearance. Powerful scents include white pepper, green capsicum and dill. Medium dry, the palate bursts with mustard seed, white pepper and green capsicum flavours. Slightly oily mouthfeel. Spice and green capsicum persist into the long aftertaste. Finishes clean and dry with a spicy, minerally tingle. Reminiscent of a class Blanco Tequila. 38% Alc./vol.

  Other reviews... Clear. Vibrant baked banana, mineral, toasty meringue, and exotic peppery spice aromas. A round, smooth entry leads to a silky, dryish medium body of powdered sugar, banana puree, banana leaf, coconut milk, mineral ore, and white pepper flavors. Finishes with a smooth, lightly sweet and spicy, mineral oil accented fade. Very soft and sensuous. This is clean and versatile enough for almost any cocktail application and retains the distinctive mineral character of a very fine cachaça. 38% Alc./Vol. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal 93 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

  
  Like any classic cocktail, the Caipirinha (roughly translated as 'little peasant girl') has a traditional method of mixing which requires a certain attention to detail. Cut a lime into eight pieces, place in a glass, add 1-2 tea spoons of granulated cane sugar to taste. The proportion of sugar can vary but its sweetness should balance the acidity of the limes.
  A wooden muddler can be used to grind the sugar and lime in order to release the oils in the skin as well as the juice in the flesh of the limes. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Add 30-60ml of Cachaca, stir and it’s ready!
  In recent years, some bartenders have developed the humble Caipirinha by adding fresh fruit such as blackberries during the muddling (crushing) stage to create new flavours, thus creating for example a 'Black berry Caipirinha.' Cachaça also lends a certain Brazilian exoticism to other drinks such as cola and orange juice.

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  Green Spot Chateau Montelena Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

  IRELAND

  $144. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  An Irish whiskey with a Zinfandel wine cask finish.
  Green Spot launched a range of wood finishes in 2015 with a whisky part matured in x Chateau Leoville Barton barrels (ex-Bordeaux barrels from the namesake winery). Here’s another: Green Spot Chateau Montelena brings together Irish traditions from both County Cork and the Napa Valley of California. An Irishman by the name of Barrett purchased the struggling Chateau Montelena winery in the 1970s, hence the association. Distilled from malted and unmalted barley, it's composed of whiskeys that are 7 to 10 years old, aged an additional twelve months in French oak Zinfandel casks from Chateau Montelena.

  Other reviews… From Calistoga, California to County Cork, this zinfandel-finished whiskey has bramble, damson jam, red apple, and glacé cherry, with cake mix, flaked almonds, and a steel-tipped edge of spice. Red apple, lemon peel, pithy orange, and crunchy red apple, teasing spice, with just a suggestion of mint mingled into the dry, spicy finish. First Saint-Julien, then Napa; where will Green Spot take our taste buds next?
  91 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Spring 2018)

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• Vedrenne Creme de Framboise (Raspberry) Liqueur (700ml)

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $49. 99

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  ABV: 15%

  Historically, the raspberry has been a much prized delicacy. Their savor and aroma can be especially appreciated in this delicious liqueur.

  Vedrenne has been making its liqueurs since 1923 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of Burgundy in the middle of the Burgundian orchards. The company initially won recognition with the outstanding quality of its Crème de Cassis. Today its expertise combines with modern processing techniques and remains the third leading French producer of fruit and cocktail liqueurs. 15% Alc./Vol.

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• Vedrenne Liqueur de Pasteque (Watermelon) Liqueur (700ml)

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $49. 99

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  ABV: 18%

  Vedrenne has been making its liqueurs since 1923 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of Burgundy in the middle of the Burgundian orchards. The company initially won recognition with the outstanding quality of its Crème de Cassis. Today its expertise combines with modern processing techniques and remains the third leading French producer of fruit and cocktail liqueurs.

  This promises a very fruity, very aromatic, fruit ripened in the sun style of liqueur that's lingering mellow and sweet. It will work a treat in cocktails like ‘the Meadow’, below.

  12.5ml Watermelon liqueur
  25ml Orange Vodka
  110ml Champagne
  12.5ml Cranberry juice

  No tasting notes available.

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• Havana Club 3 Year Old Anejo Blanco (White) Rum (700ml)

  Havana, CUBA

  $64. 99

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  ABV: 37.5%

  Arguably the best-known expression of the Havana Club range of premium rums: Smooth and light with a delicate muscovado sweetness, aged for three years, imparting a light straw-gold hue, it's on rotation in bars globally and for many remains the perfect rum for a Mojito, Daiquiri, Piňa Colada or Cuba libre. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews...  the HC 3 YO has its strengths and plays to those and stays firmly within its wheelhouse: ambition is not its thing and the rum doesn’t seek to change the world. Personally, having sipped it solo and then had it in a mix (I’m not a cocktail making swami by any stretch, so that duty is Mrs. Caner’s, because she really is), I think that while individually the elements of nose, palate and finish seem to be at odds and growl at each other here and there, in aggregate they cohere quite nicely. By that standard, it’s really quite a decent piece of work, one that deserves its “bartender classic” status….though to repeat, a neat pour is not really its forte, or my own preference in this instance. - the lonecaner.com

  4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com

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• Diplomatico Mantuano Rum (700ml)

  VENEZUELA

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Mantuano meaning 'nobleman' is the replacement for "Diplomatico Reserva". Molasses based, it's a blend of column & batch kettle rums combined with 40% heavier pot still rums. Aged for up to eight years, maturation employs x-bourbon and x-single malt whisky barrels. Expect a medium bodied and well rounded rum with notes of dried fruits, oak and vanilla. Ideal for flavourful cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Benromach 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $109. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  Category Winner: Best Speyside Single Malt 12 Years and Under at the World Whisky Awards 2017.

  
  Sometimes described as one of Speyside's "Best kept Secrets", and no wonder given the sheer class vs scale of the operation: Benromach is managed by just two workers and runs at a maximum capacity of a mere half million litres annually. Prior to this, in 1983 it was mothballed and it wasn't until a decade later that the distillery was acquired from United Distillers by Gordon and MacPhail. Production recommenced in 1998 with whiskies peated slightly higher than other Speysiders at around 8-12ppm. Since that time there have been myriad releases and an output that consistently receives high praise. According to whisky writer, Dave Broom, G&M’s aim has been to make a classic pre-1960s Speyside style: across the range, the integration of the smoke and malt is seamless and judicious, allowing the fruity spirit to shine through. Always some of our most liked Speyside whiskies at tastings, the entry level 10 year old is where the fun starts, recently awarded Best Speyside Single Malt 12 Years and Under at the World Whisky Awards 2017. Move up from there to sophisticated wood finishes, a world-first organic malt and a cracking cask strength expression. Whatever your preference you’re guaranteed to find something to love here, else stop drinking whisky!

  This is 80% ex-Bourbon / 20% ex-Sherry matured for 9 years, followed by 12 months in an Oloroso Sherry cask for the tenth year.

  Tasting notes: Pale gold appearance. Gorgeous aromatics with a sultry amalgam of poached pear, dried fruits, dark chocolate and the gentlest wafts of peat. Aeration draws out hints of baked apple and sweet spices. A clean, crisp malt delivery supported by lively spices; fine threads of smoke and a delicious fruity edge; sweet barley dovetails into grassy, citrus freshness at the finish while light pepper warmth and sooty peat round out the aftertaste. Superb purity. One of a handful of 10 year olds that really engages, and with a price that places it in the top 3 or 4 values in its category.

  Other reviews... For a relatively small still using peat, the experience is an unexpected and delicately light one. 87.5 points- Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2017

  The first 10 year old release containing whisky produced entirely by the new owners. I love the interplay here between the malt, sherry, and smoke, with all getting a chance to shine. A rich vanilla-tinged malty foundation, deep caramel, rhum agricole, an array of lush fruit and dark chocolate, along with grassy/hay notes, honeysuckle, subtle spice (cinnamon, anise), and lingering earthy smoke. A vast improvement from the “Origins” release last year. I would only make three changes to make this whisky even better (and elevate it to 90+ status): a couple more years on oak, bottling at 46%, and not chill-filtering it. Still, this is one of the best efforts from this distillery. Well done! 88 points (Vol. 19, #1) - www.maltadvocate.com, reviewed by: John Hansell

  ...Nose: Mellow, vanilla cream (Chantilly?), cinder toffee,fresh wood shavings,with time fresh coffee. Palate: Slightly bitter wood at first then bursts of spice,nutmeg,that cream is now a custard note,cooked apples. Finish: Spicy,long and warming. Comment: A good whisky that does not really give its age away. 84 points   - whiskymag.com

  Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020.

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  De Bortoli Show Liqueur Muscat (500ml)

  Riverina, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

  $22. 99

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  ABV: 18%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Aged for 8 years in oak this excellent liqueur Muscat opens with a deep sienna brown colour with a green olive hue. Exhibiting aromas of honeyed raisins, Christmas cake, toffee, light marmalade and rancio characters, the nose displays great intensity. Rich and mouthfilling the palate possesses luscious flavours of honey raisins, toffee, caramel and marmalade that coat the palate with an oil like viscosity followed by some Christmas cake and rancio characters. Well integrated spirit with a very long honeyed raisin, toffee, marmalade, Christmas cake and rancio aftertaste. Trophy winner at the 2015 International Wine Challenge.
  Alc 18%

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• G.E. Massenez Cranberry Liqueur (500ml)

  Alsace, FRANCE

  $48. 99

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  ABV: 17%

  Uncompromising on quality, G.E. Massenez is today universally acclaimed for his 'eaux de vie' (fruit brandies) such as wild Rasperry and Williams Pear as well as his crème liqueurs. The company has won many awards at international exhibitions.

  No tasting notes available.

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  Glendronach 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) - 1970s Bottling

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $799. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  A 1970s bottling of the now legendary malt. Reading the review from whiskyfun below, you can expect some decent sherry input. One only.

  Other reviews... Colour: straw. Nose: this is completely different from the younger 12, much, much fruitier and even sort of sugary, on tinned pineapples, marshmallows and, well, ‘a newly opened box of Turkish delights’. Also a faint mouldiness and finally the same kind of smokiness as in the other 12 (used matches, smoked tea.) The two oldies converge after a good fifteen minutes but this one never gets as majestic as the ‘Original’. Very nice, still. Mouth: starts excellently, on various fruit jams (quinces, plums) and orange marmalade, with quite some spices coming to the front after that (cinnamon, white pepper.) It does not really get any more complex and stays on these notes after that, which isn’t a problem as it’s beautiful whisky. Maybe more ripe apples and juts a little mint. Finish: medium long, on ripe apples and cinnamon. Comments: once again, this is very good but a little less complex than the ‘Original’.
  87 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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• 1979 Delord Freres Tenareze Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $220. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Tenareze is a transitional Armagnac zone consisting of undulating slopes with heavy clay soils mixed with a chalky sandstone that gives an acidic wine and generally yields full flavoured, long lived Armagnacs, sometimes powerfully scented. While several excellent independent producers exist in this region, it is more a home to most of Armagnacs negociants. Plantings are dominated by Ugni Blanc and Colombard vines. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• G.E. Massenez Creme de Cacao (Cocoa) Liqueur (500ml)

  Alsace, FRANCE

  $48. 99

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  ABV: 25%

  Crème de Cacao or chocolate liqueur is manufactured by maceration or percolation of cacao (cocoa)beans followed by distillation and sweetening. As with coffee, the best results are obtained by blending beans from different areas. It is available as either a colourless or brown liquid, the brown version often containing vanilla.

  The history of cocoa and chocolate is well known to date back to the Aztecs of South America. The ‘plumed serpent’ is said to have bought it back from the ‘Lost Paradise.’ By consuming it one attained universal knowledge and wisdom. It came into vogue in Europe as a liqueur from the seventeenth century on, often being drunk through a thick layer of cream floating on the surface.

  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. 25% alc/vol

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• Picon Amer Aperitif (1000ml)

  BELGIUM

  $69. 99

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  ABV: 21%

  A much desired cocktail ingredient but generally hard to find is Picon Amer, with distribution for a long time limited to France. Despite being produced since 1837, making it a bar standard in early cocktail guides, it remains elusive outside of Europe. The proprietary recipe has no doubt changed slightly over the years, as has the ABV. However, orange remains the dominant flavour. Quinine, cinchona and gentian are also known ingredients (not surprising as "Amer" translates to "bitter".)

  Although it was popularised as a key element in cocktails like the "Liberal", the "Brooklyn" and the "Picon Punch", Amer is traditionally enjoyed straight up or over ice as an aperitif. It reportedly has more bitterness than Picon Club and Picon Biere. While bartenders often cite alternatives, such as Amaros, cross tastings suggest nothing quite equates to the distinctive taste of Picon Amer - if you can find it! 21% Alc./Vol.

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  Old Pulteney 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $850. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  Pulteney have released several big age statements in recent years. This one's limited to around 450 bottles and comes non chill filtered with a massive score from Jim Murray. 

  Other reviews... a quiet but incredibly complex reminder of why this distillery is capable of producing World Whisky of the Year. Age is all around you, but degradation there is none. 96 points- Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2019

  This 2017 release spent 22 years in bourbon casks before a final 3 years in oloroso sherry Spanish oak butts. Bright fruits on the nose: orange, lemon, and lime, with vanilla, soft toffee, and plain chocolate. Supple and silky on the palate, with sweet orange notes, more vanilla, and cocoa powder. Cocoa, nutmeg, dry sherry, and wood spices in the lengthy finish. 46% Alc./Vol.
  88 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Summer 2018)

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  2001 Penfolds Grange

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $999. 00

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  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews….
  It is extraordinary how this wine has gained power, weight and complexity since first bottled; now majestic black fruits, licorice and chocolate / mocha notes run through the palate.  Great tannins sustain and support the back-palate and finish. Please move to screwcaps; this wine would live forever. Drink 2030
  96 points
  James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2021
  
  It is always a treat to taste Australia’s most famous wine, Penfolds’ Grange cuvee (the word Hermitage has been dropped because of legal issues). The 2001 Grange is one of the few vintages of this cuvee to be composed of 100% Shiraz (the others being 1951, 1952, 1963, 1999, and 2000). Aged 17 months in 100% American oak, and tipping the scales at 14.5% alcohol, the 2001 is undeniably one of the top examples of this wine. At this stage, it appears to eclipse the 1998 and 1996. Inky/blue/purple to the rim, with a stunning perfume of blueberries, blackberries, chocolate, graphite, and earth, it boasts good acidity, huge tannins, magnificent concentration, and a multilayered, textured mouthfeel. It is a big, but impeccably well-balanced Shiraz that should shed some of its structure and tannin over the next 4-5 years, and be at its best between 2010-2030+.
  98 points
  Robert Parker - Wine Advocate (Oct 2006)

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  Slane Irish Whiskey (700ml)

  IRELAND

  $68. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  A blend that uses three varieties of casks: virgin and seasoned barrels from Kentucky and Alabama, and Sherry casks from Spain.

  Tasting note: Bright amber gold. Typically Irish on the nose, but there’s more to it - baked apples, wine soaked pears and vanilla fudge emerge, as well as popcorn and sooty barrel char character making this borderline smokey. A lightish palate hinting at toffee apple, vanilla fudge and late butterscotch with the sweetness checked. Flavoursome yet light on its feet. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  2018 Peerick Cabernet Sauvignon

  Pyrenees, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $32. 99

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2023-2024)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Opaque purple dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright dark purple hue. Freshly crushed blackcurrant and dark cherry aromas intermix with tobacco leaf, dusty cedar and a faint whiff of spicy capsicum. Light to medium weight, elegant and possessing a youthful inky feel the palate has flavours of blackcurrant, cedary tobacco characters, black olive and spice. Dryish finish, bright acidity and slightly chalky tannins concluding with average length.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  Pommery Brut Royal Champagne

  Champagne, FRANCE

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2016-2020)

  ABV: 12.5%

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  Creamy white mousse with a pale straw gold tinged base colour. Very fine and profuse bead. On the nose refined yeast lees and baked bread aromas merge into some citrus shaded by dried honey and toast. Light, fresh and inviting the palate has flavours of baked bread and citrus which link up with some yeast lees characters over a background of subtle toast and cashew. Clean dry finish with a slight creaminess to the mouthfeel. Aftertaste of citrus, yeast lees, bready characters and faint notions of cashew and toast.
  Drink it over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc 12.5%

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  Villa Jolanda Prosecco Extra Dry

  Veneto, ITALY

  $21. 99

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  ABV: 11.5%

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  White creamy mousse showing good hold with pale straw base wine colour. Very fine bead showing excellent persistence. Delicate aromas of grapefruit, lees and citrus. Creamy palate texture with flavours of citrus, lees and cashew. Clean dry finish with aftertaste of cashew and yeast lees.
  Drink now.
  Alc 11.5%

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  Tesseron Lot 76 XO Tradition Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

  $285. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  100% ugni blanc, with the youngest component being 25 years old.

  Lot 76 is a blend of 25- 30-year-old reserve stocks of Grande Champagne cognacs, distilled predominantly in the mid-1970s and then matured in old casks until bottling. Compared to Lot 90, the nose is less opulent but more nuanced yielding hints of sandalwood, orange zest and dates, and while it's understated on entry, the middle and later stages boast a gorgeous richness and depth, the fruit notes tending towards dried figs and pear eaux de vie. Wood spices develop before the finish turns wonderfully delicate, lingering with suggestions of fruit cake, cigar box, dark chocolate and cinnamon. A balance of richness and classic cognac elegance is achieved here, with a profile that resembles some very old sherry-matured single malts - think Glenfarclas or Glenlivet. Tasted from a 50ml sample. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The bouquet includes delicate fragrances of spice, sesame seed, light oak, pineapple, light toffee and brown sugar. The palate entry is elegant and moderately sweet; at midpalate there are flavors of ripe pear, white grapes, cake frosting, oloroso Sherry, orange peel and dark honey. Ends up sweet, satiny and long in the throat. 90-95 points - wineenthusiast.com

  Full soft and mouthfilling. An ever-changing interplay between chestnut, honey, raspberry, beeswax, peaches in heavy syrup, and dried apricot. The wood is crisp, spicy and well-balanced, and the finish has a lovely touch of crystallised fruit. 95 points - Wine & Spirit Magazine

  "Amber brown, with a nose mingling violets and prunes. Smooth and polished on the palate with hints of caramelised fruit and a fine, clear almost creamy finish." - Nicholas Faith, Decanter

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• Suntory Royal SR Blended Japanese Whisky (750ml)

  JAPAN

  $250. 00

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  $3000.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  Made to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary, Suntory Royal whisky is a very rare sight nowadays. Produced at the Yamazaki distillery, this particular bottling was released during the 1970s. One only to sell. Beautifully packaged. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  Jacopo Poli Sassicaia di Grappa (500ml)

  Veneto, ITALY

  $150. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  The highly regarded Jacopo Poli distillery is an artisan operation solely owned by the Poli family, founded in 1898 in Schiavon, near Bassano del Grappa, in the hearth of Veneto, the most typical region for Grappa production. The grapes and pomace for this grappa (80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc) were sourced from Tuscany’s famed Sassicaia vineyard. Soon after the pomace arrives at the distillery (still dripping with wine) distillation takes place in copper pot stills after which the product is aged for at least four years in Allier oak barrels, and another three years in bottle.

  Tasting note: Very pale straw colour. Appealing, lifted aromas are salty, herbal and biscuity at first becoming sweeter and dried apple like (more peel than pulp) with aeration. After five minutes the aromas reduce rather than accentuate. Entry is silky. Mid palate shows good concentration and is at the sweeter end of the grappa spectrum with buttery, mildly nutty flavours followed by a creamy, vanilla custard finish. Aftertaste is clean and dry with a faint butterscotch / vanilla fade that’s a little short, however this seduces with its textural qualities and beautiful poise. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Ruinart Champagne Rose

  Champagne, FRANCE

  $215. 00

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  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Cork

  A very buoyant lacy mousse sits proudly atop a salmon pink coloured base. Very profuse fine bead. Nosing dispels delicate peach, raspberry and strawberry aromas which are overlaid by yeast lees and light toast. Dry and fresh with a tautness to the mouthfeel the palate has flavours of strawberries and raspberries over yeast lees, traces of toast and mineral. Dry, very crisp finish with an aftertaste of winter strawberries, raspberries, yeast lees and mineral.
  Alc. 12.5%
  
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  A gorgeous rosé in a rich, vinous style, this shows a satiny mousse and well-honed acidity, which buoy a detailed range of macerated raspberry fruit, dried apricot, grated ginger, graphite and chopped roasted almond flavors. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through 2025.
  94 points
  Wine Spectator

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  Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao Triple Sec Liqueur (700ml)

  FRANCE

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  A Triple Sec employing Pierre Ferrand Cognac as its base. Pours slightly viscous, bright gold. A joy to the nose with perfumed scents of fresh orange cake and orange peel over a juicy, sweet centre. The viscous, svelte-like entry leads into a creamy, concentrated burst of orange flesh / peel / pith with a gently warming supporting spirit. Hints of mandarin on the finish. Concludes with the sweetness tempered, followed by a candied orange peel aftertaste. A juicy, plush rendition that sits comfortably in the Triple Sec pantheon along side the likes of Grand Marnier and Cointreau as one of the world’s best. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Less sweet and more sprightly than most orange liqueurs, the aroma explodes with orange peel and marmalade. The palate echoes those notes, finishing brisk and slightly bitter, tinged with ginger sparks. 95 points - wineenthusiast.com

  A citrus smorgasbord with clementines, orange peel and pith, and grapefruit zest, as well as toffee, and grape jelly. The palate showcases zesty oranges with vanilla bean, along with touches of herbaceousness and spice. The finish is warming with bitter orange, tingly black pepper, and tannic black tea. A triple sec that's close to perfection. 96 points - distiller.com

  Triple sec or curacao are an essential ingredient in so many cocktails, and stylistically they cover a wide range of focuses. But they all tend to have one thing in common (well, besides tasting like oranges): They’re generally quite sweet. And so it was that cocktial god David Wondrich teamed up with Cognac producer Pierre Ferrand to create a drier style of curacao. Fittingly called Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, this spirit is meant to take the often sickly sweet stuff into a more refined direction. It is made by infusing unaged brandy with Seville orange peels; this infusion is then redistilled, blended with Cognac and spices (including star anise, more orange, and sugar), then aged in barrels for an indeterminate time (not long, I’d guess). It’s bottled at 80 proof. The resulting spirit is quite impressive. To say it’s not sweet would be a lie. This is, after all, still a triple sec, where sweet oranges are the primary character of the nose and the palate. Lots of vanilla and nut character in there too, with a particularly buttery body — though I didn’t pick up on the anise in the blend. Overall it’s a wonderful curacao that would add a delightful spin to any cocktail and is also quite delicious consumed on its own. - drinkhacker.com

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• 2014 Tatiarra Caravan of Dreams Shiraz Pressings

  Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 15%

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  The Caravan of Dreams takes its name from the aspirations of the vineyard’s founder, Bill Hepburn, who in the early 1990’s planted the original Tatiarra block consisting of ten acres of Shiraz vines. The early years of preparing the soil and planting the vineyard were difficult, with the only accommodation on the site being a caravan and a 'thunderbox'. However, when the cold winters in the caravan proved to be a strain on his health Bill Hepburn passed the dream onto Tatiarra.

  Unashamedly individual and unfettered by fashion or convention, Caravan of Dreams has captured the hearts of wine lovers world wide and frequently approached the mythical three digit rating from more than a few critics. The catch 22 is that there's no potential to dramatically increase volumes due to the very nature of a pressings wine.

  A riveting example of Heathcote Shiraz that should not be missed

  Tasted 2016: Magnificent impenetrable inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Phenomenal nose with intense aromas of liquorice, ripe blackberries and dark plums soaring from the glass with a strong blackpepper overlay underpinned by vanillin oak, some meatiness and crushed rock notes. Ultra rich and powerful yet with an energetic core and muscular frame the palate is awash with succulently textured fruit. A huge core of liquorice, ripe blackberries and dark plums engulf the palate in decadent fashion yet is held in check by a robust structure. Nuances of spicy vanillin oak, dark chocolate, crushed rock and blackpepper are also apparent. Powerful imposing finish that seemingly sails on forever. Exceptionally long aftertaste of ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark chocolate, dark plum, spicy vanillin oak, crushed rock and blackpepper.
  Cellar 8-10 years.
  Alc 15%
  
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  Ben Riggs has made the wines in the past and Robert Parker gave some lofty scores, which in the early noughties was a pretty good recipe for gaining attention in local and international wine circles. The style, bombastic, but often balanced, hasn’t really wavered either, which I think shows a good reflection of the potential of the warm place that Heathcote can be. Of course, only shiraz is planted on the site. It’s not of a style I find myself drinking, but wow, it’s done well for its ilk.
  This is all that a lover of big red wine can hope for, pretty much. Colossal impact of fruit, muscular yet toned, a road-train at full pace through ten feet of concrete roadblock, yet there’s immense balance here too.  Dark fruits and sweet spice and liquorice and leather and chocolate in the bouquet. The palate shows a thick swirl of dark fruit, molten chocolate tannins, lush licks of dried fruit and vanilla, stains the palate, slips to infinity. Leaves you breathless in a way. It’s a wine of immense impact. Drink 2017-2024
  95 Points
  Mike Bennie - Wine Front

   

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  Bunnahabhain Cruach Mhona Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  One litre, high ABV, heavily-peated Bunnah' matured in bourbon barrels, mixed with 20 to 21 year old spirit aged in sherry butts. You can't lose!

  In the not too distant past, travel exclusives were synonymous with lacklustre, even inferior bottlings, or else products that simply never hit the target on the domestic market. Instead they were repackaged and dumped for impulse purchase elsewhere. Nowadays, massive growth in duty free sales means many distilleries are competing for a share, and offering some seriously good malts. We managed to secure a small quantity of this limited release Bunnah' without traveling abroad, and are pleased to report that it certainly doesn't taste like distressed stock. On the contrary, it's a deliciously chocolatey take in the peated genre, bottled at 50% ABV with zero chill filtration. "Cruach-Mhona" (pronounced Cru-ach Vhona) means 'peat stack' in Scots Gaelic.

  Tasting notes: Pale straw colour. First pass features ginger biscuit, nutmeg and cocoa before the sweet peat is drawn out: Old liquorice strap with wet wool, flashes of smouldering eucalypt and hints of varnish. Diverse. Entry is engagingly textural, slightly oily with restrained spices. Mid palate is mildly fruity before choc-chip cookie and lanolin emerge followed by a smokey choc-fudge finish. Aftertaste is finely astringent with a delicious dark chocolate farewell. A Bunnah' that will take you by surprise. Lots of smokey-cocoa notes make a whisky for chocolate lovers as much as peat freaks. 50% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... This expression includes young, heavily-peated Bunnahabhain matured in bourbon barrels, mixed with 20 to 21 year old spirit aged in sherry butts. Fragrant, peppery peat on the early nose, brine and fabric Band-Aids. Ultimately, leathery orange. Smooth and supple on the palate, with intense, smoky fresh fruit giving way to quite dry spices. The relatively long finish yields drying peat, plain chocolate, and developing licorice. 86 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2016)

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  2003 Penfolds Grange

  South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 14.5%

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  Deep and bright colour; major surprise along the lines of the '00, albeit in very different style; here there is density and structure; the fruit is rich, but not spongy or dead. Ultra careful selection.
  95 Points
  James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2021
  
  Penfolds- iconic 2003 Grange is Shiraz blended with 3.5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra. It was aged for 15 months in 100% new American oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up aromas of cedar, cigar box, leather, Asian spices, and blueberry. On the palate it is layered but a bit short on depth and grip with only moderate length. It will evolve for 5-7 years and drink well from 2014 to 2030. This is a good but not great vintage of Grange making it vastly overpriced.
  92 Points
  Jay S Miller - Wine Advocate 2009

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• Fee Brothers Peach Bitters (150ml)

  Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 1.73%

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  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.

  Peach Bitters is another long lost cocktail ingredient enjoying a renaissance. Try Peach Bitters in a 'Coronation' or a 'Xeres'. 1.73% Alc./Vol.

  
  
  
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  Stolen Gold Rum (700ml)

  Trinidad,

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  ABV: 37.5%

  New Zealand’s newest rum company, 'Stolen Rum' has been honored with a Double Gold medal for its Gold variant and a bronze medal for its White rum at the prestigious 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

  Born in the Caribbean and raised in New Zealand, Stolen Rum was created after Kiwis Jamie Duff and Roger Holmes, caught in the rum resurgence that was taking place worldwide, ditched their day jobs in favour of developing a world class rum. “Stolen Rum had only been in the market for three weeks when we entered the competition. We couldn’t have hoped for a better start.” Produced from a molasses ferment and a continuous distillation, maturation follows in Trinidad, the southernmost island of the Caribbean. It matures for a minimum of four years in individually chosen charred American oak bourbon barrels.

  Tasting note: Bright brass / copper appearance. The aroma offers nice depth with suggestions of brown sugar and golden syrup, toffee apple and nougat. A light, soft entry leads into a medium bodied mocha and caramel mid palate supported by very gentle spices. Concludes with good persistence. Creme caramel aftertaste dovetails off into a lovely lean, dry fade. 40% Alc./Vol

  Other reviews... A buttery nose with apple notes and cinnamon spice aromas leads to an equally buttery palate, with notes of butterscotch and toffee apple. Slight bitter, oily astringency, especially apparent in the finish which borrows toffee apple notes from the palate. 40% Alc./Vol. 4 STARS **** – Simon Difford, CLASS Magazine 2010

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  Marionette Dry Cassis Liqueur (500ml)

  AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 20%

  A wonderful new cassis made from Tasmanian blackcurrants. Apart from the fabulously true-to-style flavours, the intense colour will also contribute to cocktails. Keep chilled once opened.

  Tasting note: Glass-staining opaque black cherry red with deep crimson edges and cordial consistency. Dense aromas, packed with fresh blackcurrants and hints of cranberry. Follows through in a viscous, semi-sweet entry with the early lusciousness nicely countered by encroaching acidity. Finishes pure, dry, cleansing and poised with trace alcohol warmth. Ribena for grown ups. Delicious. 20% Alc./Vol.

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  Thunder Toffee & Vodka Spirit (700ml)

  FRANCE

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  ABV: 29.9%

  Tasting note: A triple distilled vodka with the addition of toffee syrup. Deep polished copper colour with viscous edges. Generous toffee and caramel fudge aromas follow through to a silky vodka base carrying flavours of caramel, sticky date and toffee. Not as cloyingly sweet as the nose might suggest: A brisk, breezy delivery with the vodka thinning out the sugars at the finish. A simple yet solid option in the dessert spirits category. Nicely done. 29.9% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Gold: Vodka Masters 2014

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• The Bitter Truth Spiced Navy Pink Gin (700ml)

  GERMANY

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  ABV: 40%

  From a company better known for their aromatic bitters... Fittingly, this is a blend of gin with bitters, the latter bestowing a subtle pink blush. The style is a contemporary take on an old Royal Navy sea-fearer's breakfast, consumed as a tonic against scurvy and sea sickness. Bitters was also added to make it more palatable! Made from a pot-distilled base spirit with a proprietary mix of natural herbs and spices including licorice, caraway and fennel, enjoy it on its own, as a Gin & Tonic or in your favourite Martini Cocktail.

  Other reviews... 4.5 stars - www.diffordsguide.com

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  Old Forester 80 Proof Bourbon (700ml)

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 40%

  In the 1800's, American whiskey was sold in bulk to rectifiers, wholesalers, brokers and retailers. Barrels were branded with a distillery or 'brand' name. Package stores and druggists bottled their own labels from bulk supplies. Unscrupulous rectifiers, jobbers and retailers would often tamper with the quality and integrity of the whiskey in a barrel. In 1870, George Garvin Brown, a young pharmaceuticals salesman in Louisville, Kentucky, saw the need for a consistently high-quality whiskey that met medicinal standards. With $5,500 in saved and borrowed money, Brown and his half brother started J.T.S. Brown and Bro. They sold Old Forester Bourbon Whiskey exclusively in sealed glass bottles to assure its quality, making it America's first bottled bourbon.

  Whisky writer, Jim Murray considers the Old Forester brand synonymous with "...fabulous quality".

  Tasting note: [43% bottling tasted.] Deep brass / copper. Toasted marshmallow is the recurring theme on the nose with intermittent flashes of shellac, vanilla wafer and then drier, minty rye notes entering late. Good balance and weight with semi sweet and slightly oily flavours including liquorice bullets, glace cherry and vanilla wafer biscuit before light, peppery rye and the drying oak kicks in. Solid, youthful Bourbon.

  Other reviews... This tawny Bourbon has a rich, spiced scent reminiscent of fruitcake. On the palate, look for caramel studded with dried cherry, orange peel and clove, finishing quite dry. A great profile for classic cocktails, and not too precious to mix. 93 points
  - www.wineenthusiast.com

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  Les Fils d'Emile Pernot Absinthe Bourgeois Absinthe (500ml)

  Pontarlier, FRANCE

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  ABV: 55%

  Les fils d'Emile Pernot distillery was founded in 1890 and is located in Pontarlier, France, the birthplace of French absinthe. It has been family run from father to son continuously up until 2005. In addition to their recently developed absinthes and their premium pastis, the classic Vieux Pontarlier distilled anise, the distillery produces a large range of local liqueurs and eaux de vie, including Wild Strawberry liqueur; 'Pontiane', a gentiane-root aperitif similar but superior to Suze and 'Un Sapin', a forest-scented pine-bud liqueur. Their magnificent century-old copper alembics were specially designed for Absinthe production by the famous firm of Egrot in the early 1900s. Reputedly the only stills of their kind in operation anywhere in the world, they're considered a key factor in Pernot's ongoing quality.

  If not for the immensely popular public appeal of the famous advertising 'absinthe drinking cat' poster, the Bourgeois label would be long forgotten (it used to be an absinthe brand and the poster hung in nearly every restaurant or bistro in France). It is now the feature on this label. Inside the bottle is a pale green-gold absinthe in an accessible style, perfect for the warmer months. The lifted bouquet offers a potpourri of herbs and alpine freshness, including notes of liquorice, aniseed, juniper, chamomile and lavender. While silky and relaxed on entry, an intense aniseed rush develops through the attack before tingling alcohol, bittersweet herbs, peppermint and liquorice strap enter at the finish. Bright and refreshing, comparisons to premium Pastis are not without justification. 55% Alc./Vol.

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• Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters (150ml)

  Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 9%

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

  Like adding vinegar to temper the sweetness and round out the flavour of certain dishes, adding bitters to cocktails provides balance and complexity. But unlike Peychaud’s and Angostura brands, Orange Bitters has been almost impossible to obtain for decades. Now a renewed interest in classic cocktails has brought it out of retirement. The primary ingredient in Fee Bros. Orange Bitter is obtained from the skins of oranges grown in the West Indies. There are many recipes that call for Orange Bitters, however, we suggest you try a dash in your next Martini. You'll never want one without it again! 9.0% Alc./Vol.

  
  
  
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  Tanqueray Malacca Limited Edition Gin (1000ml)

  London, UNITED KINGDOM

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  ABV: 40%

  Based on a recipe by Charles Tanqueray and originally developed in 1839 for the Far East this latest Tanqueray release was discontinued after a short lifespan, only to be relaunched in early 2013. Named after the Straits of Malacca, a narrow waterway separating the Malaysia Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, it's a sweeter styled gin with less juniper emphasis and more citrus than the classic Tanq style. Reportedly, it's already achieved cult status among cocktail revivalists in the UK where it was a revelation to many in the burgeoning cocktail scene. It works as a substitute for the original Old Tom gin style. Be quick, word has it only 100,000 bottles will make it to market - then it's all over. Again. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Bulldog Gin (700ml)

  London, UNITED KINGDOM

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  ABV: 40%

  A relative newcomer to the premium Gin scene. Bulldog is a London dry Gin produced using old-time methods where neutral grain spirit is quadruple distilled utilising copper pot stills. The raw spirit is then steeped in an array of botanicals including: dragon eye, poppy, lotus leaves, lemon, almond, cassia, lavender, orris, liquorice, juniper, angelica, and coriander.

  Tasting note: Clear. Lovely fresh citrus peel aromas combine with caraway, talc and juniper notes. The palate is quite concentrated, medium dry and gently warming with spice, citrus, caraway and pine flavours leading into a tingly, spicy back palate. Exceptionally persistent, drying aftertaste with a subtle mineral / anise fade. 40% Alc/.Vol.

  Other Reviews: The nosing passes find classic London Dry aromas of juniper with assertive, prickly spirit and citrus. The palate entry is creamy, juniper-heavy and curiously chalky; the taste profile at mid palate is herbal, piney and citrusy. I like this gin a lot but wonder: Would it be even better at 47% abv?
  90-95: Superb/Highly Recommended - www.wineenthusiast.com

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• Scrappy's Lavender Bitters (148ml)

  Washington State, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 50.8%

  Scrappy's started with the simple idea that, “Bitters could be better!", with a focus to create bitters using nearly all organic ingredients of the highest quality with no artificial flavours, chemicals, or dyes.

  Scrappy's are the originators of lavender bitters and consider it their flagship product. Bright, sweet, yet remarkably well rounded. Spring in a bottle which allows you to place the soul of the lavender flower in a glass! 50.8% Alc./Vol.

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• Aalborg Taffel Aquavit (1000ml)

  Copenhagen, DENMARK

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  ABV: 45%

  Aquavit (or Akvavit), literally translated as "water of life", is a traditional pale grape or grain spirit first distilled centuries ago in the pastoral regions of Northern Italy, France, Sweden, Iceland and Denmark. The best known brands are the Swedish O.P. Anderson , the Norweigian Gambol of Linie and the Danish Aarlborg.

  The recipe for classic Aalborg Taffel Akvavit has been the same for more than 150 years and its consistent quality has confirmed Akavavits position as Denmarks national drink. The Danish poet Jørgen Vibe wrote: "Aalborg Taffel Akvavit lights the fires of delight. And keeps our spirits burning bright".

  Tasting Note: Crystal-clear in appearance, the nose exhibits distinct caraway character. An extremely pure caraway flavour dominates the palate filling every corner of the mouth followed by a faint trace of orange. This is a full bodied akvavit, best served chilled as an accompaniment to herrings on rye bread or other full flavoured seafood and spicy dishes. Its versatility as an aperitif should not be underestimated. 45%Alc./Vol.

  Notes partly sourced from www.northerner.com

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  Dolin Rouge Vermouth (750ml)

  Chambery, FRANCE

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  ABV: 16%

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  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. for Vermouth back in 1932. Production involves maceration of real plants rather than pre-prepared infusions, and the unique addition of sugar as opposed to other sweeteners. The finished Vermouth contains 75-80% base wine, much more than that employed by many international brands, with the majority of grapes sourced from the Armagnac vineyards of the Gers in addition to local/regional producers. Enjoy as an aperitif on ice, with a twist of citrus, or in a broad array of traditional cocktails.

  Tasting note: Sienna brown colour with a dark copper hue. Powerful aromas include sarsaparilla, dried citrus peel, stewed fruits, quince paste, clove and cinnamon. Entry is pure and silky and initially semi sweet with concentrated flavours of sarsaparilla, citrus peel and quinine. Gently warming spirit. Nice bitter-sweet balance leads into a long, dry, pleasantly bitter aftertaste of orange rind, stewed fruit and cinnamon followed by a subtle quinine fade. Lacks the luxurious texture, intensity and length of the best examples - but it’s not far off. Top value in the genre. 16% Alc./Vol.

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• Scrappy's Celery Bitters (148ml)

  Washington State, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 49.7%

  Other reviews... Bold celery salt on a poppy seed hot dog bun aroma with turmeric, clay, crayon and a slight ironed fabric note. On the palate, very dimensional and stalky with an earthy, fresh out of the ground, celery quality. In the pisco sour, the effect is to amplify the bitterness of the citrus, the pepperiness of the pisco, and the astringency of the finish. This is a bit of a clash in this cocktail, but it's very pure and earthy celery character should work better in a more savory cocktail.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
  
  RATING: 86 points (Highly Recommended) - www.tastings.com

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• Paul Giraud Tres Rare Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  The Giraud family have been growing grapes around France since 1650, yet only decided to produce Cognac under their own name in the 1980s. A long time associate of Giraud informed us "He became frustrated selling his thirty-five year old cognacs to Remy-Martin. His cognac was destined to become a part of the blend, Louis XIII [currently selling for around A$3000.] This was a very brave move during such times - he was one of the first to do so, but we are thankful he did, he paved the way for many more to come."

  Produced from Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche grapes grown on the family's vineyards located in the heart of Grande Champagne, this venerable expression has been aged in excess of 40 years. Giraud's older bottlings have been among the best cognacs we've tasted. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Naud Hidden Loot Amber Spiced Rum (700ml)

  PANAMA

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  ABV: 40%

  This spiced expression from Naud is initially matured in Bourbon casks in Panama before being finished in the Cognac region of France where the spices are also added under the supervision of Emile Perrier.

  Tasting note: Rich scents of Bounty bar, dried coconut / fresh lamingtons. A silky, viscous, medium sweet rum. Coconut, vanilla and milk chocolate flavours. Drier to finish. Good balance with the warming spices carrying the coconut notes through to the aftertaste. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Chartreuse Green Liqueur (700ml)

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  ABV: 55%

  Rumours of a coming Chartreuse shortage have turned out to be true. The reason? Sales grew a whopping 47 percent over 2023 compared with the twelve months prior and the monastery can’t keep up, even though they’re churning out more of the elixir than they have in over a century. Demand is partly due to surging global enthusiasm for cocktails. The Carthusian monks who produce Chartreuse could ramp up production, but they don’t care about constant growth and aren’t interested in living lavish lifestyles. Instead their response has been to keep business activity on a human scale so as to “…protect their monastic life…not looking to grow the liqueur beyond what they need to sustain their order.”  In the meantime, export volumes will remain the same (50% goes to France, the remainder the rest of the world). If America takes the majority and international demand continues, don’t expect small markets like Australia to maintain a steady supply. Chartreuse might be just one reason why customers visit bars and drink cocktails, but at the same time, any bar without it simply wouldn’t feel complete.

  Chartreuse has two primary expressions: the so-called 'Green' is more pungent, higher in alcohol and more expensive than Yellow. Their spiritous, herbal, multilayered profiles include notes of liquorice, anise, violets, spearmint, basil, candied banana and peppermint. Both expressions have long been bar staples - no surprise given that the brand dates back to 1605. Its creation still employs 130 herbs, plants and flowers with the resulting liquid aged in oak casks, and less than a handful of monks can blend and distill the recipe. They're also the only ones who know which plants they have to macerate to produce the natural green and yellow colours. Other versions of Chartreuse are also available, the most notable being the “V.E.P.” bottlings. These are essentially the same as Green and Yellow Chartreuse but they're aged for a longer period and the ABVs will vary. The objective is to elevate the liqueur to an extra level, refining the flavours in large oak vats. The much sought after White Chartreuse, the sweetest version of all was discontinued many decades ago.

  We periodically re-visit this iconic liqueur. In 2025 it is true to form - though perhaps sweeter than a decade ago. Intense and mouth coating uncut yet easy and invigorating over ice, its flavours are so well integrated that trying to pluck out individual notes feels futile. The synergy could be compared to a careful blending of north Italian Amaro with Absinthe, topped off by a dash of Triple Sec. More than the sum of its parts, 'Green' achieves a flavour profile that remains as steadfast as it is unique to the monastic visionaries who conceived it. 55% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... This lime-green, anise-scented liqueur is sweet at first sip, then herbaceous in the middle, showing fennel, pine, tarragon and mild floral notes. The finish is spicy and warming, with anise, white pepper and ginger heat. It's a bit too viscous and fiery for straight-up sipping, but it's beautifully complex and a key ingredient for the classic Last Word and other cocktails. 93 points - winenethusiast.com

  ...A wildly different expression, Green Chartreuse claims to be the only naturally green liqueur on the market. (Presumably, absinthe is not a liqueur.) There’s a connection here with absinthe, as Green Chartreuse is racy with alcohol and offers notes of anise up front, with hints of menthol and citrus peel following from there. The liqueur offers a clear vanilla character and even some elusive chocolate notes on the finish — though the overall impact is much less sweet and more palate-cleansing than the Yellow version. Green Chartreuse stands better on its own than Yellow — though it’s still a great choice to include in any number of cocktails as a flavoring agent. 110 proof. - drinkhacker.com

  ...Almost syrup like entry, flowing slowly, almost ponderously, across the lips and tongue, followed by a jumbled charge of herbal,floral and to some degree citrus or aromatic flavors, cloves, pine, gentian, genepi, fennel, rosemary, sage, wormwood, an herbal and spice carpet bombing of your senses. This is not to mean we don’t love the stuff, it is just a very intense experience for all your senses all at once, in a good way. -  spiritsreview.com

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  The Macallan Sherry Oak Cask 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 40%

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  "This is virtually faultless. Virtually a time machine back to another era." - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022

  The Macallan 12 year old gets a stylish new makeover while continuing a tradition of being matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry seasoned casks from Jerez. While the exact breakdown remains undisclosed, we do know that the majority were first-fill casks which means even more colour and flavours are picked up - and it shows on the nose; Twelve years is relatively young for a slow-ager like Macallan, but already there's nice aromatic intensity and definition with a medley of dried fruits (dates, prunes, fig) alongside drier, leafy, nutty characteristics as well as fresh oak shavings and pepper prickle. Likewise on the palate which repeats the aromas adding nuances of sulphur, orange spice cake, bitter chocolate, cinnamon and vanilla. The finish drops in vibrancy and momentum leaving mostly residual vanillas, the spice and sherry notes in retreat. Tastes like some American oak is at play, nevertheless, this retains many essential qualities of traditional Macallan. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... I have to say that some Macallan I have tasted on the road has let me down in the last year or so. This is virtually faultless. Virtually a time machine back to another era. 93 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022

  ...Nose: sure there’s more happening than in the modest Cardhu. Some nice metallic touches, a little polish, walnuts, chocolate cake, Mars bar, roasted peanuts, Ovaltine yet again… There’s also some wet earth in the background, humus, a wee mushroom hiding beneath some autumn leaves… Mouth: closer to the Cardhu, less coherent than on the nose, a tad gritty, with some tobacco and tea, then some cloves and caraway, some burnt cake… Sadly, all that does not last forever, and this baby tends to become a little too dry, bitter and narrow, although I do enjoy these notes of dried herbs, parsley, some would even say umami… Finish: short and very dry, mainly on bitter chocolate. A little burnt wood and bitter oranges in the aftertaste. Comments: really good, but the low strength makes it cheap and, well, parsimonious. A little frustrating – and at that price… 81 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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  Bouvet Rubis Excellence

  Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE

  $23. 99

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  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  A delightful Sparkling red made from Cabernet Franc, lusciously fruited yet a touch lighter and drier in style than your traditional Aussie Sparkling Shiraz.
  
  After many years of ownership by Champagne Taittinger, Bouvet Ladubay is once again fully owned by the Monmousseau family who have continuously run the business since their purchase in 1932. Bouvet Ladubay employs precisely the same wine making process as Grand Marque Champagne, delivering French sophistication at an everyday price. This is France's equivalent to sparkling Shiraz. Many don't know it, but Australia actually pinched the idea of Sparkling red from the French.
  Made from Cabernet Franc, Bouvet offer a delightful alternative interpretation that's in a lighter, drier style.
  Pours with an excellent purple tinged frothy mousse that shows good hold. Dark ruby red base wine colour with very fine bead showing good persistence. The nose shows good lift with scents of ripe plum and blackcurrant dominate followed by some delicate toast and spice notes. Medium bodied the palate is filled with rich luscious blackcurrant and dark plum flavours along with some toast and a touch of spice on the dry finish. Creamy mouthfeel. Medium to long ripe blackcurrant, plum and spicy toast aftertaste.
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  Alc 12.5%

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