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Villa Jolanda Prosecco Extra Dry

Veneto, ITALY
$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

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
Bottle
$3420.00 Dozen

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
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

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
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

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
Bottle
$2580.00 Dozen

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%

Other Reviews.....
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
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

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
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Stelvin

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%

Other Reviews....
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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- Nicks Import
Bunnahabhain Cruach Mhona Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

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
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 30 Years (2012-2038)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
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
$25. 99
Bottle
$311.88 Dozen

ABV: 1.73%

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.

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,
$63. 99
Bottle
$767.88 Dozen

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
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

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
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

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
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

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
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

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
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

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
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

ABV: 9%

Closure: Cork

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

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
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

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
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

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
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

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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Knockando Richly Matured 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Diageo owned 'Knockando' forms one of the major components of the renowned J&B blend. This 15 year old was matured in a combination of Sherry and refill bourbon casks.
Tasting note: [1998 vintage tasted] Polished copper colour. Light to moderate aromas include dried fruits (prunes, raisins, dates), developing vanilla, bitter chocolate and orange zest. Better after 2-3 minutes. On the palate, it's more convincing with cinnamon, clove and pepper mingling with raisin cake. A malty surge at the finish adds body, while the aftertaste is medium long with cocoa, dried peel and a touch of leather. Tastes like more oloroso input than PX, the European oak upping the spice. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... [1997 vintage tasted] According to its label, this one was ‘richly matured’, you understand… Colour: gold. Nose: it is, indeed, the 12/2000 with more richness. So more roasted nuts, brioche, malty things (chicory and coffee), chocolate, Kellog’s things… Then apple compote and, quite bizarrely, these roasted notes that one can find in heavily botrytised wines. Is noble rot to be found on barley, or do they always use massive doses of fungicides? Mouth: it’s a slightly coffee-ish Knockando that kind of ‘winks’ at Cragganmore. Honey, malt, chocolate, cappuccino, cornflakes again, agave syrup, apple pie, cinnamon rolls… Quite a few cinnamon rolls! Good body. Finish: surprisingly long, honeyed and malty. Strong dark honeys… Comments: I find this very good. What it doesn’t have is much distillery character, but it sure goes down a treat. In the same cluster as many good quality cognacs, I’d say, but of course this is much, much maltier.
83 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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Aalborg Taffel Aquavit (1000ml)

Copenhagen, DENMARK
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

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
$31. 99
Bottle
$383.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Closure: Screw Cap

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
$33. 99
Bottle
$407.88 Dozen

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
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

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
$94. 99
Bottle
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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)

FRANCE
$124. 99
Bottle
$1499.88 Dozen

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
$154. 99
Bottle
$1859.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Packaging may vary from that shown. Your bottle will be picked at random.
"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
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

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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2005 Moulin Touchais

Coteaux du Layon, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 30 Years (2019-2049)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

The wines of Moulin Touchais begin reaching their peak after twenty years, and many of the great vintages will take much longer. Vintages such as the 1953, 1959, 1964, 1969 are still maturing. The 1945, 1947 and 1949 have become classics. Moulin Touchais are the only winemakers in the world who give a century long guarantee on the longevity of their wines (subject to being kept under optimal cellar conditions). Bottles may show some sediment or deposit. One should understand this is due to the traditional filtration process, the main aim being to protect the colour, the bouquet and the depth of flavour of the wine.
Not as deep in colour as the 2007, the 2005 has a pale gold core with golden edges. Nosing fills the nostrils with baked apple, honey and cinnamon aromas trailed by ripe pear, quince and spice notes. Beautifully balanced palate with mouthfilling flavours of honeyed pears, baked apples and quince creating a viscous feel. Counterpointing the rich, luscious fruit is underlying fresh acidity which gives the wine a sense of vitality. Traces of marmalade, dried pineapple and spice are also evident. Expressive and pure with an epically long finish.
Drink it over the next 30 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews....
Ripe and unctuous in feel, featuring creamed peach, mango and guava notes gliding throughout. Stays bright and defined thanks to well-inlaid chamomile and salted butter accents. There's a flattering feel through the finish, with a light marzipan hint starting to creep in. This is just beginning to open up and should cruise for quite some time. Drink now through 2040.
94 Points
Winespectator.com

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Sortilege Original Canadian Whisky & Maple Syrup Liqueur (700ml)

CANADA
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 30%

A combination of Canadian whisky and maple syrup, described as an "expression of the Quebec countryside."

Tasting note: Brilliant pale gold. Gleams from the glass. Maple syrup, vanilla and fairy floss on the nose, repeating on the palate with caramel fudge to finish. For the sweet tooth. Recommended served chilled over ice. 30% ABV

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Lorenzo Inga Selection Antico Amaro Di Serravalle (500ml)

ITALY
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

Made from more than twenty different herbs, roots and tree barks infused in alcohol for 40 days, based on a recipe found in 1832. It was first created by a Capucine monk, Vincislao, who prepared the elixir to treat epidemics of cholera in India in the 18th century. Ideal after a meal as a digestive, otherwise enjoy it with soda or in cocktails. Also very popular in Italy mixed with 'Red Bull'. 20% Alc./Vol.

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2016 Chateau La Tour Blanche

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Chateau La Tour Blanche takes its name from the founder of the estate, Jean Saint Marc du Latourblanche, and is one of the most respected producers in Sauternes. The 40 hectares of vines used for their grand vin are planted in one large parcel with a prime location close to the Ceron river, and the soils are a mix of gravel, clay, sand, and limestone. Planted here is a combination of 83% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, and an unusually high proportion of Muscadelle at 5%. The Semillon is aged in 35% new, French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, while the Sauvignon Blanc and the Muscadelle are aged for 16-18 months in stainless steel vats before blending and bottling.
Other Reviews....
Pale lemon-gold colored, the 2016 la Tour Blanche gives flamboyant tropical layers of mango, guava and passion fruit with hints of clover honey, beeswax, nutmeg, jasmine and preserved ginger. Big, rich, concentrated and seductively oily in the mouth, the palate is unashamedly decadent, and it finishes very long and spicy. Drink 2021 - 2047.
95 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (March 2019)
The 2016 La Tour Blanche has an extremely well defined bouquet featuring intense honeyed, botrytis-rich fruit, supremely well focused and conveying fine terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with viscous honeyed fruit laced with orange zest, marmalade, ginger and quince. There is a wonderful sense of harmony here. Persistent in the mouth while maintaining superb tension. Impressive. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Drink 2023-2050.
96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Jan 2020)
A slew of dried mangoes and candied citrus, a full, succulent body and a long, clean finish, give this Sauternes plenty of appeal. Drink or hold.
93 points
James Suckling (Jan 2019)
One of the top Sauternes in this report is the 2016 Château La Tour Blanche, and while 2016 was not a great vintage for the sweet wines of Sauternes, this beauty makes the most of it. Fabulous notes of honeyed peach, tangerine, flower oil, and honeyed citrus all give way to a sexy, full-bodied, flamboyant effort that’s already impossible to resist. Drink it any time over the coming two decades. Drink 2019 - 2039.
97 points
Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2019)

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Kavalan Classic Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky (700ml)

TAIWAN
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

In a market previously dominated by Cognac, Taiwan is now officially one of the world's biggest consumers of whisky. Soaring consumption amongst the island’s population of 23-million, is eclipsed only by the United States, France, Singapore and Spain.The young and newly affluent are driving sales, with consumers willing to shell out top dollar for a bottle of whisky in fashionable bars and clubs. Local expert Ivan Chang, comments ”Here, a night out typically starts with a group of friends and a bottle of whisky at a restaurant. From there, it's moved to a KTV or nightclub where it's time for the second bottle. At each new location, a further bottle is well likely to follow.”
Chang also concedes that Scotch has become an aspirational status symbol for many Taiwanese. Scotch whisky marketers have responded with numerous brands offering special releases exclusively for Taiwan. It’s one explanation behind the country’s changing drinking habits. There are others. Jens Kastner, writing in the Asia Times, notes that, according to industry sources “From the late 1990s on whisky gradually took over, after Scottish whisky makers, among those most prominently The Macallan, started sophisticated promotion campaigns. Face-to-face, small-group brand-training engagement activities were conducted all over the island.”
Chang believes there’s also a more mundane factor at play. ”Unlike Cognac, Scotch doesn't taste sweet. So Taiwanese don't think it makes you fat.”
Putting it all together paints an attractive argument for a local industry. So it comes as no surprise that Taiwan has now unveiled its very own distillery, “Kavalan” - the ancient name of Yi-Lan county in the northeast part of Taiwan, where the venture is located. It is owned by the King Car group, a company with more than 2000 employees, and with business in several fields including beverages, food, biotechnology and aquaculture. The brainchild of King Car's chairman, Mr. TT Lee, who always wanted his own high-quality whisky distillery, it was only conceivable after Taiwan joined the WTO in 2002, ending the country's alcohol monopoly system.
Completed in 2005, Kavalan is one hour train ride from Taipei and a 10-15 minute ride out of Yilan proper. It’s an expansive, highly automated complex with a conference and visitor centre, situated beside the ‘Snowy Mountain’ (which, incidentally has no snow, but there’s an abundant supply of pure spring water here). The first bottle of Kavalan was released to a skeptical public in 2008.
Respected spirits writer, David Broom, recalls,

"When the news arrived that a distillery was being built in Taiwan, the whisky world pretty much dismissed it. When Kavalan appeared at a precocious 42 months, it sat up and took notice….with blender Ian Chang at the helm and a hotline to consultant Dr. Jim Swan. Taiwanís tropical climate pushes the maturation cycle along at a ferocious rate, but the key here is its complexity."
The casks, including ex-bourbon refill barrels, fresh sherry butts, and x Port casks as well as Kavalan's own dechar/rechar casks designed to a special recipe to complement the spirit's flavour, are stored in an unconventional five-story maturation warehouse. Like Glenmorangie and other industry greats, Chang has an obsessive wood policy. No doubt this attributes much to the stellar quality already on offer. Stylistically, Kavalan's whiskies cross a remarkable breadth. Their flavour profiles range from traditional Speyside through to more robust expressions reminiscent of many recent Australian efforts. They have already confounded many critics and a cask strength release recently breached the mythical 3 digit barrier, rated 100 points by the highly respected ‘Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago.
Tasting note: Deep gold brass appearance. Expressive aroma offers an attractive melange of stewed pear / ripe stone fruit, cocoa and vanilla laced malt, rounded off with what seems like a dose of peat. There's a pleasant lightness to the palate, which, at the same time, doesn't lack concentration. Semi sweet cereal flavours and gentle spices feature in a well-balanced profile that's overall remarkably Speyside-like. Concludes mildy fruity, clean, fresh and dry, if a little short. Lovely whisky. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Maybe it's auto-suggestion, but I could swear there's ginseng in here, as well as honeycomb and black cherry pie filling. Fresh and clean, the spirit is rich and accompanied with great wood. Mature whisky in three years? It's an accountantís dream!
90 points - whiskyadvocate.com (Vol. 19, #4) Reviewed by: Dave Broom

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2010 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

The 2010 Penfolds St Henri is produced from 100% Shiraz, some vintages have incorporated a small Cabernet component to provide additional structure but this was not required for the outstanding 2010 vintage. Sourced from a wide variety of vineyards including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Coonawarra, the wine has been matured for 12 months in old 1460 litre oak vats which impart minimal oak character.
Magnificent colour saturation displaying an impenetrable inky black core with a very deep dark purple black hue. Perfumed aromas of ripe blackberries, dark chocolate and liquorice evolve from the glass overlaying some subtle vanillin oak and spice notes. On the palate superb richness combines with a sumptuous velvety texture featuring mouthfilling flavours of ripe blackberries and liquorice interlaced with dark chocolate and some very subtle toasty vanillin oak over a background of mocha and spice. Silky smooth supplely textured tannins further enhances the wines seamless integration of all its component parts. Outstanding length with long aftertaste of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, a touch of liquorice, vanillin mocha like characters and spice.
Alc 14.5%

Other reviews….
Very deep purple-black in color and showing an attractive nose of warm blackcurrants, blueberries and licorice with a complex undercurrent of mocha, cedar, menthol and grilled meat, the full-bodied 2010 St Henri Shiraz is relatively rich in the mouth, offering tons of fruit structured by firm, fine tannins and refreshing acid. It finishes with great persistence. Drink it 2015 to 2030+.
97+ points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

A rare vintage of only shiraz in this wine, the sourcing is Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, Wrattonbully and Clare Valley. A very handy vintage of this classically styled Penfolds red, bright hearty fruit dominates amid earth, tar and dark nutty elements, boot polish too, really deep. The palate has seamless flow and build, immense concentration is at play, dark liquorice, blackberry and plum, this is swathed in deeply ripe, smooth but strong tannin. Dark plum flavours build, the finish holds and holds - terrific length and depth here, this will go down as one of the greatest ever St. Henri releases.
98 points
JamesSuckling.com

Arguably the most anticipated Penfolds release of '14, this is a standout St Henri of the modern era. The gentle touch of maturation in large, old vats propels the purity and definition of a benchmark vintage. It's elegant and effortless, framing impeccable fruit in finely honed tannins; a shiraz of space, grace, and enduring longevity. Drink by 2040.
97 points
James Halliday's Wine Companion

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Highland Park 25 Year Old (Timber Box) Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND
$1499. 00
Bottle
$17988.00 Dozen

ABV: 45.7%

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

Other reviews: (n24) ...big aged oak amid the smoke and honey: it appears something a lot older has gotten in there....; uniquely complex and back to its very best; (t24) - silky and confident, every usual box is ticked - or even double ticked. Much more honey and smoke than i have seen here for a while and it's not all about quantity. What quality! (f24) - long with amazing degrees of oil, almost of the bourbony-corn variety! Helps keep those mind bending honeys coming! (b24) - i am a relieved man: the finest HP 25 for a number of years which displays the distillery's unmistakable fingerprints with a pride bordering on arrogance. One of the most improved bottlings of the year: an emperor of a dram. 96 points
-Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2013
...Deep amber color. Intricately layered aromas of sea salted roasted almonds, suede, toasted fruit cake, floral honey, and faint smoked dried meat with a chewy fruity-yet-dry full body and a long, warming, and very complex finish with waving of exotic fruits, spices, vanilla, singed peat, and earth rushing forth on the palate. A stunningly flavorful and resonant whisky.
International Review of Spirits Award: Platinum Medal
98 points (Superlative) - www.tastings.com

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Der Lachs Original Danziger Goldwasser Liqueur (700ml)

GERMANY
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

This is a version of the original Goldwasser produced in 1598 by the German firm, “Danzig”. The recipe did not always include gold flakes. These were added when it became thought that gold was valuable in the treatment of certain diseases. Gold, is of course totally inert - it is quite harmless to use in food products and has since been found not to impart the benefits the alchemists attributed to it. Pure gold is still added for the appearance and to maintain tradition. Originally produced from aniseed and caraway, this version from Der Lachs is a fine example of the liqueur.
Tasting note: Pours viscous and perfectly clear (bar the gold flakes). Engages with aromas of peppermint chocolate, cinnamon, white pepper and sweet oregano. Cream textured with sweet & spicy flavours of cinnamon, liquorice and black jelly bean. Concludes tooth-staining, well balanced and medium long. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Clear with gold particles. Intense, bitter herbal bark, cinnamon, and cologne-like aromas. A supple entry leads to a sweetish, medium-to full-bodied palate of mild licorice, cinnamon, and medicinal herb flavors with an angular streak of menthol. Finishes with a wave of peppery heat, spice, and modest sweetness. Very much in the style of a traditional European tonic liqueur. 40%alc/Vol
International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
86 points (Highly Recommended) - www.tastings.com

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Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 Rum (700ml)

Mixco, GUATEMALA
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

What started in the early part of the 20th century as an effort by a handful of enthusiastic entrepreneurs has evolved into a prosperous corporation with international recognition. Today the 'La Nacional' company has an extensive line of products which account for 98% of the domestic spirits market in Guatemala. In addition to its comprehensive line of 'Botran' rums, La Nacional also produces 'Ron Zacapa Centenario'. This exceptional bottling contains a blend of rums from 6 to 23 years old and is an exemplary example of the spirit and a must for any serious rum drinker's collection.

Other reviews... Copper color. Sweet, peppery spice and dried tropical fruit aromas. A round, supple entry leads to a glycerous, slightly sweet medium-full body of brown sugar, dried cherries, guava, pineapple, cinnamon, and caramelized roasted nuts. Finishes with a sweet, light molasses and ashy mineral fade. A nice, supple, and surprising sweet aged rum. Should mix brilliantly, or enjoy as an after-dinner sipper. 40% Alc./Vol.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
95 points (Exceptional) - www.tastings.com
"Ron Zacapa 23 Sistema Solera Rum is enduringly one of the most pleasurable dark rums to sip neat. At first the sweet notes of roasted coffee, butterscotch, vanilla and dark chocolate appear, then some fresh citrus and apricot refresh the palate with green herbal accents, nutmeg and ginger. The long finish includes flavors of caramel, pipe tobacco, cedar and roasted nuts."
92 points - distiller.com

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Don Julio 1942 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 38%

Closure: Cork

One of the most sought after Tequilas on our shelves.
In 1942, at the age of 17, Don Julio Gonzalez opened his first tequila distillery. The name now tags a top portfolio of Blancos to Añejos. Blue agaves up to twelve years of age are hand-picked at the peak of their sweetness and ripeness. Rich clay soils and larger planting spaces ensure maximum nutrition and sunlight yielding a sweet plant that’s ideal for premium tequila. After being slowly cooked in masonry ovens at Don Julio's 'La Primavera' distillery, the juice that is obtained from the agaves is subsequently double distilled in pot still 'No.6' - a tiny still filling just three barrels per run - then aged for 32 months in recharged American oak barrels, though some reports suggest even longer. Regardless, it comes close to being classified as 'Extra Anejo'. Created to commemorate the opening of the distillery and presented in an elongated, tapered, amber glass bottle resembling an agave leaf, the '1942' remains one of the most acclaimed and sought-after tequilas on our shelves. Unfortunately, supply continues to be erratic.
Other reviews... A stunning limited-edition añejo. The golden color and caramel scent hint at what's to come: sweet agave flavor, a lingering whisper of smoke and mellow notes of tropical fruit, Sauternes and butterscotch. 98 points - wineenthusiast.com
...Brilliant golden colour. Sweet, elegant, vanilla, cream, nougat and brown spice aromas. A supple, silky entry leads to a dryish, spicy medium-bodied palate with round and delicate brown spices, buttered caramel apples, and baked pineapple flavors. Finishes with a long fruit, crushed flower petal, and spice fade. Very elegant and drinkable. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal 93 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com
5 stars - diffordsguide.com

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Michal Kleofas Oginski Vodka (700ml)

POLAND
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Tasting note: A corn based vodka. Rainwater clear. Medium dry scents suggesting vanilla cream, damp ceramic, white bread and sliced cabbage. A dry, racy, low key profile; flashes of wafer biscuit, vanilla and late white pepper. Ends brisk, chalky, minerally, lipsmacking with trace citrus zest in the finish. Edges towards neutrality. 40% Alc./Vol.

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2014 Betelgeuse Heathcote Shiraz

Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2018-2020)

ABV: 14.6%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured for 20 months in old French oak. Opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherries and red liquorice are overlaid by some leathery notes with earthy vanillin cedar and spicy herbs following on. Medium bodied, quite lean and lacking in both richness and depth the palate is flavoured with spicy dark cherries, red liquorice, saddle leather, earthy cedar and spicy herb characters. Dry finish with slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity. Short earthy leather, dark cherry, spicy vanillin cedar and dried herb aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14.6%

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Canadian Club Canadian Blended Canadian Whisky (700ml)

Walkerville, Ontario, CANADA
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

ABV: 37%

Fully imported, Canadian Club is a superbly smooth blend that is distinguished by its unique taste. The brand was first introduced in 1858 by Hiram Walker, a grain merchant turned distiller. Born in New England in 1816, Hiram Walker came west to Michigan in the 1830's to seek his fortune. After a few false starts, he launched a successful grocery business in Detroit and learned how to distil his own cider vinegar instead of selling someone else's for a minuscule profit. Walker then decided to branch into whisky. His first barrels were produced in 1854 and were a great success due to their fine quality and purity. Concerned about Michigan's strong puritanical temperance atmosphere and aware of the good farmland being opened up by the Great Western Railway on the Canadian side of the river, Walker decided it was time to make a move. The distillery he established from next to nothing later grew into "Walkerville" (Ontario) a town revolving almost entirely around Hiram Walkers many enterprises. The town was later recognised as a model of industrial self-sufficiency.

Unlike any other whisky, being characteristically light, mild and delicate, Canadian Club owes its clean taste and distinctive character to the fact that it is blended before maturation in white American oak barrels for a minimum of six years. The blend is founded on a triple distilled base spirit which is then married with two 'flavouring spirits' - one double distilled, the other single distilled.

Tasting Note: Canadian Club makes a refreshing change from the traditional smokiness of its Scottish counterparts. Bright gold colour. Straight forward, sweetish nose of grain and cream. Light, exceptionally smooth palate with flavours of charry oak, grain and caramel. Subtle aftertaste of spice, orange rind and toffee. Goes surprisingly well when mixed with lemonade. 37.5% alc./vol.

Other reviews...Golden color. Buttery oak and caramel aromas. Round and soft entry. Dry light to-medium body with lean oak, taffy, and spice notes. Finishes with a dried fruit and oaky spice fade with a nice touch of heat.
International Review of Spirits Award: Bronze Medal
RATED: 84 points (Recommended). - tasting note sourced from www.tasting.comsize>

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Woodstock Very Old Fortified (500ml)

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: 10 - 20 Years (2016-2026)

ABV: 20%

Closure: Screw Cap

Woodstock’s Very Old Fortified is a genuine “rare,” tawny style fortified, skillfully blended from 70% Grenache and 30% Shiraz. Each varietal is matured separately in 100 to 300 litre oak casks for 20 years or more (currently holding an average age of 23 years in the final blend). 4-5% of the product is lost to evaporation from each barrel each year. Compared with “Rare” Rutherglen fortifieds now selling in excess of $60, this is an amazing bargain for top quality, decades old, tawny material.
Translucent, deep sienna brown colour with onion brown tones over a green olive hue. Raisin, rancio top note, followed by toffee, caramel, prune and nut. On the palate, the raisin flavours are very pronounced, with raisin layers over a very spicy back palate. Clean finish. Very long aftertaste of honey, toffee, caramel and spice.
Cellar 10-20 years plus – (2016-2026) +
Alc/Vol: 20%

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Kweichow Flying Fairy Moutai (500ml) - 53%

CHINA
$518. 00
Bottle
$6216.00 Dozen

ABV: 53%

President Nixon famously enjoyed Moutai during his visit to China where it's considered the 'national liquor’. Made from red sorghum grain grown in Guizhou (Kweichou) Province, the fermented mash is distilled seven times. Batches are kept separate then matured for years in earthenware jars which allow the alcohol to ‘breathe’. Finally, the distillates are subject to an elaborate vatting process, supervised by a Master Blender to achieve the spirit's unique aroma and flavour.
Often served at state banquets and presented as a diplomatic gift, Moutai's floral / yeasty / grainy flavour has also been compared to soy sauce, while its popularity is such that limited editions have become highly collectable. According to a report by Fortune Magazine, the spirit's "fiery flavour and potential to appreciate in price is driving blistering demand. That in turn has pushed its market value to more than $145 billion, well past British whisky giant Diageo."
This edition is known more commonly as the ‘original’ Moutai, characterized by its distinct flavour and mellow yet pleasant after-taste. The "Flying Fairy" was awarded the honourable title of National Liquor, the highest accolade for any wine or spirit in China. 53% Alc./Vol.

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Zuidam Rogge (Rye) Genever (1000ml)

NETHERLANDS
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

If you're looking for something truly different in the world of gin, this is it.
Zuidam, who produce one of the finest rye whiskies on our shelves, have created a very special genever that combines the spiciness of rye mixed with the fresh flavours of juniper, licorice and aniseed.
A 100% rye grain mash (50% malted / 50% unmalted) is triple distilled in a small pot still then aged in new 200 litre American oak barrels for a minimum of five years. After that period the botanicals are added. Half of the spirit is then redistilled before being blended with the other half and bottled. The result is the best of both worlds: a genever with the texture and depth of an aged spirit combined with youthful botanical zest. All bottles are hand labelled with a ribbon and a gold wax seal.
Very limited stocks. 35% Alc./Vol.

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Galliano Black Sambuca (500ml)

ITALY
$50. 99
Bottle
$611.88 Dozen

ABV: 30%

Packaged to impress like it’s forebear, “Galliano Original”, Galliano Black is a softer, slightly lighter version of the genre. 30% alc/vol.

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Status Platinum Vodka (700ml)

UKRAINE
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Crystal clear. Fine, understated aromas suggest meringue, paraffin and menthol, following through with a linear, dry profile hinting at cream, lemon tart and a mineral-like finish. Ends crisp, superbly tuned and ultra-pure. Outstanding. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Puerto de Indias Strawberry Gin (700ml)

SPAIN
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 37.5%

Spain’s fourth biggest selling gin. Perfect in bright Summery cocktails.
This pink tinted gin is infused with strawberries grown in Huelva in Andalusia (reportedly they're the finest in Europe). It was conceived from a ‘mistake’: After a failed attempt at making a strawberry liqueur, the Master-distiller added the berry mash to a new gin and found the combination worked brilliantly. Puerto de Indias' hugely popular Strawberry edition is now part of the core range and complements the 'Classic' and 'Pure Black' gins in their portfolio. What makes this gin that little more special, is that Puerto de Indias insist on high quality, fresh ingredients in their products. Not just the strawberries but all the other botanicals are carefully sourced, including juniper, coriander, lime, grapefruit, orange peel and lemon peel. The result is perfect in Summer cocktails. You would expect no less from this Seville-based venture, already well known as a producer of Pacharan and Anisette, they've been producing spirits since 1880 making it one of the oldest distilleries in Andalusia.
Tasting note: Brilliant / crystal clear with the palest pink-straw coloured blush. Aromas of over-ripe strawberries with trace pink grapefruit and mandarine peel. A soft, silky, medium dry and fruity gin with distinct strawberry notes over distant botanicals. Moderate berry confectionary aftertaste. Shows good sweet/dry balance. 37.5% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... “This smooth, strawberry gin works wonders when paired with a simple Elderflower Tonic and if you’re feeling adventurous, add some Italian styled balsamic and pepper strawberries for a garnish to make this a taste sensation!” - ginandtonically.com

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