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• Cymes Luxury Kosher Potato Vodka (700ml)

  POLAND

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: Produced from choice Polish potatoes and diluted with mountain water. Dry, peppery whiffs are earthy, minerally and restrained. The palate is oily, textural, full; follows with a satiny, creamy, warming finish. Great mouthfeel. Near zero burn. 40% Alc./Vol. Kosher certified.

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• Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters (150ml)

  Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES

  $28. 99

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  ABV: 4.5%

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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.

  The delicate flavour of Rhubarb was frequently combined with drinks in 19th century America. Using flavours available during the period, Fee Brothers have recreated this cocktail classic. 4.5% Alc./Vol.

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• Remy Martin VSOP Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

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  Launched in 1927 and easily recognised by its frosted green bottle, Rémy Martin's VSOP contains hundreds of blend components ranging from four to twelve years in age. Classified as a 'Fine Champagne' cognac, fruit is sourced from the region's two best crus: Grand Champagne (55%) and Petit Champagne (45%). Ninety seven percent of the eaux-de-vie is distilled from Ugni Blanc, the remainder from Colombard and Folle Blanche.

  Other reviews... Elegant nose of orange peel, pralines, vanilla bean, dried flowers, and dark chocolate. Semisweet and opulent on the palate, cocoa persists along with hints of Brazil nuts, sea salted caramel, and red berries before a structured, stately finish with fine-grained oak tannins and spice ensues. 94 points / Excellent, Highly Recommended - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021

  "Quite a bit of fruit and floral notes on the nose, which comes as no surprise given its age, or lack thereof. A touch of woody aromas and barrel spices, but predominantly focused on the sweet young fruit. The cognac starts off sweet and round, but does finish on the dry and spicy side and a touch boozy. This is one that would do just fine in a mixed drink or bringing to a holiday party to jump-start winter punches and egg nogs." - distiller.com

  ...Good value for money Fine Champagne. Colour: Dark honey with a plummy rim. Nose: An immediate hit of aeroplane glue transforms into egg yolk and ginger bread spice notes. Palate: Still quite alcoholic with some bitter elements confirming the spice and finishing with hints of green apple, spearmint and hazelnut. Comment: A beginner’s Cognac, best drunk as an accompaniment to a sweet, preferably chocolaty, dessert. - Franz Scheurer, AGT Wine Magazine, Cognac Tasting 2005.

  Notes from Remy... Deep golden yellow in colour (old pale). Nose of vanilla, oak, and apricot jam, developing more intense floral, hazelnut, apricot notes. The aromas continue onto the smooth, medium weight palate. A pleasant harmony is achieved, ending with a warm lingering spirit finish, lasting 2 to 3 minutes. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Jacopo Poli Po' Morbida Smooth Moscato Grappa (700ml)

  Veneto, ITALY

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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.

  Tasting note: Produced from muscat grapes. Crystal clear with a glossy, silvery appearance. Perfumed opening aromas are sweet and fruity, at first reminiscent of young muscat. Aeration intensifies the aromas as they take on an unexpectedly tropical fruit edge that’s one part lychee and one part passionfruit / feijoa with a slice of banana thrown in. Wow! Entry is soft and semi sweet, mildly glycerous. The mid palate develops with terrific length, as pear tart, lychee and feijoa flavours are accompanied by a spicy flourish. Finishes exceptionally clean, dry and fantastically long. Poli hits the jackpot here. 40% Alc./Vol

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  Castarede XO 20 Year Old Armagnac Carafe (500ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  This superb example from Castaredes has been produced from Ugni blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco 22 varietals and aged in excess of 20 years.

  Tasting note: Deep polished copper / mahogany colour is bright and shows ideal clarity. Gradually builds, issuing a mild nose prickle as it releases vanilla, mocha and date to open. Returning 5-8 minutes later finds the accent shifted towards mocha, brown sugar and brittle toffee-apple. Clean, fresh, concentrated and beautifully balanced, it offers semi sweet flavours of coffee, cocoa and prunes; hints of black pepper accentuate towards the finish delivering a pleasant heat to conclude satisfying, dry and woody with a cafe-creme, hazelnut fade. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Kavalan Sherry Cask Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky (700ml)

  TAIWAN

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  ABV: 46%

  This is the diluted version of "Solist", the cask strength ex Sherry matured whisky produced by Kavalan.

  Tasting note: Impressive polished mahogany / copper colour. Fleeting flashes of sulphur are dissolved into layers of dried fruits as fig, apricot and vanilla vie for attention; levels into a lower-key fruit cake focussed bouquet in the later passes. A light entry leads into a mildly tannic fruit cake-like profile, with the sweetness tempered by balancing spices and drying oak. Tannins reassert at the finish as the fruit cake flavours subside. Nice textural qualities and plenty of ‘old school’ sherry influence here. Think GlenDronach in mid to late teens and you get the picture. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Two out of three ain't bad. While Kavalan doesn't quite pull off the hat trick, this is no album filler either (can we still say that?). It is Karaoke Kavalan, Taiwanese X Factor whisky: a perfect reproduction of a big, plummy, pruney, tannin-soaked rich fruit compote with late fall damp forest notes. It says a lot about this distillery that five years ago we'd have marveled at this. Today, and by its own standards, it's Kavalan doing an Aerosmith ballad.
  87 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Dominic Roskrow (Summer 2013)

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• Dashfire Bitters Mole Bitters (50ml)

  UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 39%

  This wonderful chocolate, spicy and slightly savoury bitters was specifically designed to compliment tequila and mezcal cocktails but also tastes great with bitter orange Campari cocktails. 39% Alc./Vol.

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• Inside Bordeaux by Jane Anson

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  It’s easy to think that Bordeaux lacks the romance of Burgundy – a region more about money and marketing, rather than terroir.

  But Jane Anson’s new book Inside Bordeaux proves just how much that isn’t the case. A definitive guide to the region – and companion volume to Jasper Morris MW’s Inside Burgundy ­- the 700-page book digs below the surface of the region to look at the people and terroir that make Bordeaux so exciting today.

  As Adam Lechmere wrote in his review for Club Oenologique, this is “a book no Bordeaux lover should be without”.

  Dr Jamie Goode also praises this book stating "Few wine books can be described as category busters. This term refers to the situation where competitors are totally outflanked in business: someone is doing something so well, or has such good first-mover advantage, that they rule a particular category, and can’t be beaten. There are three that have done this in the past: Hugh Johnson’s World Atlas of Wine; Jancis Robinson’s Oxford Companion to Wine; and the Vouillamoz/Harding/Robinson collaboration Wine Grapes. Now there’s a fourth: Jane Anson’s Inside Bordeaux."

  
  

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  Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky (750ml)

  CANADA

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  ABV: 40%

  NB: This is supplied without the gift box shown, and has damage to the wax seal but is still securely unopened.

  New Canadian whiskies are a rarity in Australia. This one arrives with an unusual pedigree, succintly explained by Davin de Kergommeaux, a certified Malt Maniac and trained sommelier who has been enthusing about whisky as an independent commentator for more than a dozen years - in particular, Canadian Whisky. Visit his website at http://www.canadianwhisky.org. Here's Davin's introduction...

  "Caribou Crossing is the first single-barrel Canadian Whisky produced by a major whisky company since the 19th century. That was the time when people would arrive at Canadian distilleries with jugs to be filled straight from the barrel. The now infamous Bush Pilot’s, from the late 1990s, was also bottled one barrel at a time, a fact that contributed to its legendary status among the whisky cognoscenti. Caribou Crossing Single Barrel, from the Sazerac Company/Buffalo Trace, now advances this concept further, drawing its very best whisky from an inventory of over 200,000 barrels produced for it by several prominent Canadian distilleries.

  For Caribou Crossing, Sazerac’s Master Blender Drew Mayville selected the most mature and flavour-rich of these barrels and oversaw the bottling of each individual barrel. Each barrel has its own unique subtleties so identifying each barrel with a number on the package would help whisky lovers find bottles from different barrels and be able to compare them. Since this is single-barrel bottling, there are no laser codes on the bottle to help the more obsessive find different batches.

  “Our goal was to put forth the highest-quality whisky available and to give consumers a new way to look at Canadian Whisky,” Mayville said when he introduced Caribou Crossing earlier this year. “We are very proud of the end result and hope these new products will foster a greater appreciation among consumers for what Canadian whisky can be.” If market acceptance is any indication, Mayville seems to have achieved his goal quite nicely. Not only has Caribou Crossing won accolades from prominent whisky writers, it has sold well enough that a second batch was soon required to replenish empty shelves".

  And Davin's thoughts on the whisky? In short, "Creamy vanilla, a dusting of rye spices, bursts of citrus and a veritable tsunami of fresh-cut wood. Soft Corn. Very Highly Recommended.5 stars".

  Bottled in Kentucky, Caribou Crossing comes beautifully packaged in a 'Rock Hill Farms' style decanter bottle with a Blanton's-type wax sealed stopper.

  Tasting note: Burnished copper / brass appearance. Appealing bouquet includes notes of charry oak, toasted marshmallow and vanilla. Time in the glass draws out more cocoa and distinct spicy rye. Entry is silky, leading into a light to medium bodied profile of vanilla, sweet cereals and drying oak. Exceptionally soft. A touch of spice and rye emerges on the finish. Overall quite delicate and definitely drier than most Canadians. Mild aftertaste of toasted marshmellow. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... For those of you who think Canadian whiskies are thin and bland, you might want to give this whisky a try. No, it’s not a new concept in Canadian whisky, like Forty Creek. It’s still very much a “traditional” Canadian whisky. But, when compared to most traditional Canadian whiskies, it richer, creamier, and velvety smooth. The flavors are straightforward—primarily vanilla, with some crème brulee, toasted marshmallow, tangerine, peaches & cream, and gentle rye spice—but they are clean and well-balanced. A delicious, lighter-style whisky just in time for warm weather. Two additional notes: This is single barrel whisky. There’s no way of identifying the cask, as far as I know. I’m hoping that all the barrels taste as good as the one I have, but I just wanted to make you aware of this. Advanced Malt Advocate magazine rating: 93 points. - John Hansell, www.maltadvocate.com

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  2016 Betelgeuse Heathcote Shiraz

  Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Matured for 20 months in old French oak. Totally opaque black dark red core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Lifted aniseed aromas meld into toasty vanillin oak, clove, earth and spice. Rich toasty aniseed flavours meet up with notions of clove, scorched earth and spice. The toasty clove characters quite prominent leaving a touch of bitterness on the finish. Plush mid palate with velvety tannins and a medium length aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  DAOSA Natural Reserve

  Piccadilly Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2022-2023)

  ABV: 12.1%

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  A blend of 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay made with 85% 2016 vintage material and 15% reserve wines. Good frothy white mousse with a pale straw pale gold edged base wine. A very fine bead shows good persistence. Rich yeast lees and baked bread aromatics are married to pear, citrus and honeyed toast like notes. Mouthfilling flavours of oily baked bread, yeast lees and honeyed cashew embellish the palate with richness over a pear and toast back drop. Creamy textural feel finishing dry with refreshing acidity. Medium to long baked bread, pear, yeast lees, toast and subtle cashew aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 12.1%

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  Herno Old Tom Gin (500ml)

  SWEDEN

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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 not pictured.
  
  This is essentially the same gin as Hernö's standard issue which employs eight botanicals, except Old Tom has extra British Meadowsweet added during the distillation. Following dilution a touch of honey is also included. Sweetening tends to lift the floral notes, releasing the juniper and making for an even smoother mouth feel.

  Since its release in September 2014, Herno Old Tom has received a total of four Master medals at the Global Gin Masters and also a Gold / Outstanding at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2015.

  Tasting note: [Batch 33 tasted] Clear. Intensely aromatic with no shortage of pepper through the juniper, vanilla and floral citrus. Cinnamon too. Air contact emphasises lemon peel and coriander freshness. A creamy, gently tingling delivery featuring elderflower gelato, marzipan, trace vanilla and juicy juniper to finish. Wonderfully textural with excellent sweet-dry balance. 43% Alc./Vol. Unfiltered.

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  Kavalan Bourbon Cask Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky (700ml)

  TAIWAN

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  ABV: 46%

  This is the lower ABV version of "Solist", the cask strength ex Bourbon matured whisky produced by Kavalan.

  Tasting note: Bright gold. Muted marshmallow and bubblegum in the opening whiffs. Slowly builds with added vanilla and stone fruits continuing through to a initially lean, then well rounded fruity/malty mid palate featuring stewed pear and sweet spices. Lovely vibrancy and balance with firm, drying oak closing and the vanilla / fresh orchard fruitiness lingering. Style wise akin to bottlings of Aberfedly or Glen Grant when the wood selection is at its best. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Surprise, surprise. This is like the school's best pitcher, who then steps onto the football team and throws for a game-winning touchdown. This is a whole new side to Kavalan. Remember Faith No More doing “Easy”? Having out-sherried and out-bourboned us with kickass rock-n-roll whisky, Kavalan goes for gentle and croony, with vanilla and honey. The coup de grace? Apple pie and cream morph into licorice and menthol. Exquisite.
  93 points - whiskyadvocate.com (Summer 2013) Reviewed by: Dominic Roskrow

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• Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters (150ml)

  Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 2.55%

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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.

  
  

  
  
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• 2003 Tatiarra Trademark Shiraz

  Multi District Blend, AUSTRALIA

  $120. 00

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  ABV: 15.5%

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  The Tatiarra Trademark Shiraz was created from a desire by winemaker Ben Riggs to produce a new Australian wine icon, which could be compared favourably with other great Australian wine icons such as Grange and Hill of Grace. The rationale was to bring together the juxtaposing qualities of Heathcote Shiraz and McLaren Vale Shiraz which would reflect each region’s terroir in a new and exceptional way. The Shiraz from Heathcote, which like the top Shiraz from McLaren Vale has incredibly inky black colour, the underlying difference between the two regions is fruit flavour and palate structure. The wines of McLaren Vale tend to be more voluptuous, almost pure fruit bombs but do not have the finesse and tannin structure that the wines from Heathcote deliver. The pure concentration of the black pepper and red berry flavours of Heathcote compliment the rich “joosy” character of the McLaren Vale. The result of Ben’s dream is Trademark Shiraz.

  Re-tasted 23/03/2011
  Opaque black crimson colour with very deep dark red hue. The nose is quite perfumed with alluring aromas of violets, blackberry, liquorice and confectionary followed by some vanillin oak end notes. Rich and opulent possessing tremendous depth and persistence the palate delivers flavours of blackberry, liquorice and spicy dark plum followed by some confectionary with a strong black pepper back palate. Velvet smooth tannins, perfectly balanced with very long persistent aftertaste of blackberry, liquorice and blackpepper.
  Alc 15.5%

  First Tasted June 2004
  Totally opaque black crimson colour, which clings to the walls of theglass like paint. Wonderful lifted nose with violet top notes, followedby blackberry, plum, cedar and vanilla. The palate is mouthfilling, butwhen compared with a 100% McLaren Vale Red, showing more restrainedstructure and fine grained perfectly balance tannins. Flavours ofliquorice, plum, cedar and violets are supported by a black pepper backpalate which continues to evolve in a power wave that delivers aprofoundly lasting aftertaste.
  Alc/Vol 15.5%

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  Bowmore 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 43%

  Replacing what was formerly known as "The Darkest" this Bowmore age statement comes matured in Bourbon barrels followed by a three year stint in Oloroso Sherry casks. Expect flavours of dark chocolate, sun dried fruits and a wisp of Islay peat smoke, cedar wood and treacle toffee. 43% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The nose features smoky caramel, dates, citrus fruits, and quite dry sherry. Dark chocolate and cocktail cherries on the rich malty palate, with peat smoke and a hint of dry oak balancing the sweet fruitiness. Sherry, brine, soft peat, oak, and allspice in the lingering finish. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

  salivating: malty with a chocolate and raisin and fudge slowly massaged with the peat; more smoked caramel now with a hint of black cherry; a sherry influenced whisky outpointing a bourbon cask one...how often will you find that? 43% Alc./Vol. 91 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2018

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• 1987 Glenmorangie Margaux Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $2999. 00

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  ABV: 46%

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  For more than ten years, Glenmorangie, renowned Scottish malt whiskey distiller, has been pioneering the use of different types of casks in which to finish the maturation of malt whisky. Their quest is to find the ultimate aging nuance. With the release of the Margaux finish, they may well have accomplished that.

  The unique marriage of grape and grain offers flavours from both the wine absorbed in the maturation barracks and the unique characteristics of the wood itself. Chateau Margaux, the famous Bordeaux First Growth wine producer, sources barrels made from the Tronçais oak forest in central France, originally planted in the 17th century by Louis XIV. The climate in this region produces trees of smaller diameter which provide a fine grain and high tannin content. Powerful wood-derived flavours have been imparted into the floral, fruity complexity of the whisky. Master distiller, Mr. Bill Lumsden describes the whisky in the following words: "Zesty orange, apple and ginger wine notes flood through before deeper hints of spicy black pepper and cinnamon intertwine to give an overall combination of boldness and subtlety that perfectly captures the spirited essence of Scotland and the passionate soul of France.” Realize that Margaux Hemmingway was conceived over a bottle of Chateau Margaux, the wine. Approach this whisky with similar caution!

  Only 3511 bottles were ever produced of this 1987 vintage which marries the finest French winemaking heritage with one of Scotland’s favourite malt whiskies. Packed like the Crown Jewels in a clear acrylic display case standing on a black plinth, with each bottle accompanied by a booklet that tells the story of the journey taken to create this exciting whisky. Each bottle is hand numbered and signed by Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie Master Distiller. Very rare.

  Notes from Glenmorangie... Autumn gold with russet highlights. Marshmallow, creamy fudge and milk chocolate. Fruit emerged as toffee apples and caramelised oranges. With water, clementines, tangerines, a tang of sherbet, pineapples, passion fruit, peaches and rich double cream. Full mouthfeel, brambles, blackcurrants, melon, spicy notes of gingerbread with dark bitter chocolate and hints of espresso. Long, lingering slightly dry finish. 46% Alc./Vol.

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• Bittermens Hopped Grapefruit Bitters (146ml)

  New York State, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 53%

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  Small batch bitters are surely making their mark on the cocktail scene, with cocktail enthusiasts and bartenders rediscovering the long lost recipes of the golden era and coming up with new signature flavours which help create the palate of the New Age Cocktail.

  While living in San Francisco in early 2007, Avery and Janet Glasser used high proof spirit and a variety of herbs, peels and spices to create what would be their prototype recipe for the Xocolatl Mole Bitters and catalyst for their new venture.

  The summer of 2010 marked a dramatic rebirth for Bittermens: winding down previous licensing agreements, striking new partnerships (i.e. The Bitter Truth) developing new products and most importantly, leasing a commercial kitchen. All Bittermens products are now being made by hand at their Brooklyn facility using primarily organic ingredients.

  Avid beer drinkers may be aware that certain varieties of hops, when used in high concentration, deliver a strong grapefruit flavor. Bittermans have decided to use the grapefruity quality of high alpha-acid hops along with grapefruit peel to create a concoction with layer upon layer of vegetal bitterness aptly named Hopped Grapefruit Bitters. This style of bitters is designed to enhance young (white/silver) rums, tequilas and mezcal, the grapefruit bitters play well with most cocktails where you need a little citrus punch. Try it in a daiquiri, gimlet, or even a gin and tonic (with a splash of maraschino).

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  Aultmore of the Foggie Moss 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $119. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  Aultmore is located in Keith, Banffshire. Its name is a derived from the phrase 'An t-Allt Mòr'', Gaelic for big burn, referring to its water source, the Auchinderran burn. It was founded in 1895 by Alexander Edward, then owner of the Benrinnes distillery. In 1998, after a patchy history, the distillery was sold to Bacardi subsidiary, Dewars, which had previously owned Aultmore between 1923 and 1925. Aultmore produced their first official bottling, a 12 year old, in 2004. The house style is typically light and fruity with most of the wood employed being American oak.

  Tasting note: Pale gold. Minor sediment. Ripe pear and apple tart followed by hints of hay; the aroma is partly obscured by the tingly spirit lift. Almost the concentration of a cask strength with big beefy malt and a peppery attack. A little thin and acidic towards the finish, but nice underlying drier styled malt peeks through. Some light water biscuit and dried grass notes in the aftertaste. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews...The youngest bottling in Dewar’s new line up of malts from its Aultmore distillery, near Keith, this expression offers a nose of peaches and lemonade, freshly-mown grass, linseed and milky coffee. Very fruity on the palate, mildly herbal, with toffee and light spices. The finish is medium in length, with lingering spices, fudge, and finally more milky coffee. 3 Stars
  - www.whisky-pages.com

  86 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2015

  4 Stars - www diffordsguide.com

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  Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

  Hokuto, Yamanashi, JAPAN

  $350. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  "A unique composition and a quintessential Japanese whisky experience." - whiskyadvocate.com

  At the 2010 World Whisky Awards, whiskies from Japan won prizes in two of the top three categories for Scottish-styles. It was a turning point of sorts, yet those in the know weren't surprised; Japanese whiskies have been snapping up awards at international competitions for decades. The problem has been keeping up with international demand (the majority has traditionally been consumed within Japan). The situation has now changed with Suntory significantly increasing exports. A key role is played by their Hakushu distillery (pronounced "Hack-shoo"), one of the largest malt whisky distilleries not only in Japan, but in the world. Built in 1973 coinciding with Suntory's 50th anniversary, it's set amidst spectacular pine forests close to the Japanese Alps. Suntory also purchased the distillery surrounds to protect water quality and conserve the local environment. In fact, water from the district is considered the best in Japan, something Suntory have capitalised on by bottling and selling it throughout the country. Barley required for single malt production is reportedly imported from Scotland or elsewhere (including countries like France, England and Australia). Due to the height above sea level (700m), low pressure distillation occurs naturally, said to contribute to the light, fruity style. The latest renovations mean a variety of stills with different shapes, sizes, lyne arm orientations, heating methods and condenser types are geared towards diversity and quality rather than quantity. The resulting whiskies make a significant contribution to Suntory's large number of malts and blends.

  The 12 year old Hakushu is considered a fine introduction to Japanese styles for those who enjoy smokey malts, though the degree of smokiness is said to vary from batch to batch. Our tasting from 2014 found a bright gold coloured whisky with restrained aromatics yielding faint suggestions of toast and honey. Several minutes adds muted scents of sponge cake without budging the intensity. The whisky tastes semi-sweet with a juicy feel and a lipsmacking, biscuity mid-palate hollowing towards the finish with some late sweetness and delicate oils entering. It's clean and crisp making for a nice aperitif; you could also describe it as youthful and vibrant, but not peaty. See Whisky Advocate's notes below for notes on a more recent bottling.

  Other reviews... Fragrant and herbal aromas, with pine needles, basil, green bell pepper, pea pod, black truffle, peppercorn, and smoke from smoldering dry mosses and wood shavings. It’s very smooth and refreshing, with pear, peppermint, lemon, lime, green tea, kiwi, and herbal notes, finishing with chopped mint, more herbal layers, and gentle peppery spice. A unique composition and a quintessential Japanese whisky experience. [2023 tasting] 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com

  A floral nose, slightly smoky, with some brine. Huge flavour in the mouth, toffee, fruit and peat smoke. This could almost be Caol Ila. The finish is medium, smoky, with drying notes of oak. An extremely well structured, traditional malt whisky. - www.whisky-pages.com

  ...Light amber/marigold color; excellent purity. Smells of sawdust and pecans in the opening sniffs, plus a bit of summer flower garden (carnation) and spice (nutmeg); there’s an acute nuttiness to the aerated bouquet that becomes more like candle wax with further exposure to air; intriguing and unique. Entry taste is cocoa-like, bittersweet and nicely textured, almost oily (a plus); midpalate stage reveals an intensely grainy core flavor that’s both astringent, slightly sweet and caramel-like. Concludes in a stately manner that’s bittersweet, honeyed and refreshing. A superb blended whisky. Highly Recommended www.spiritjournal.com

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  The Whistler 7 Year Old Natural Cask Strength Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)

  IRELAND

  $199. 99

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  ABV: 59%

  Tasting note: Whistler's 'all natural' edition has a tell-tale cask strength nose feel - prickly, vapoury alcohol and bittersweet notes of orange zest settle into old leather, Christmas pudding, chocolate box and caramel fudge. The fruity malt seems more Bourbon-soaked than the nose. After the initial attack, Oloroso peeks through in a thick, oily, warming, gently bitter surge. The spicy finish turns fruity with plum then banana bread late in the the aftertaste. Big Irish. Experiment with a few drops of water. Non chill filtered. 59% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... This dials up the aromas so high it could freshen up a stadium. After a riot of bright fruits, paradise slice, nutmeg, cinnamon, dates, and raisin, the palate becomes awash with apple and rose hip, though the strength makes it a wild ride, the tongue is conquered into submission. Diluted, it shines with vanilla sponge cake, plum, malt, and spicy nutmeg. Beautiful whiskey, just needs to be pegged back a bit. 89 points
  - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Summer 2018)

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  Cuesta Pedro Ximenez Sherry (750ml)

  Jerez, SPAIN

  $29. 99

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  ABV: 17%

  Closure: Cork

  'Cuesta' is a brand owned by the prestigious Sherry house, 'Lustau', produced and bottled from a selection of butts in the Lustau Bodega. The concept is to offer high quality sherries under a separate brand in markets where Lustau is already represented. Yet given the exceptional standard set by the Cuesta PX, one has to wonder whether they've shot themselves in the foot. Aged for a minimum of ten years, this superb solera is produced from sun dried Pedro Ximenez grapes.

  A seriously good example of PX and an absolute steal at this direct import price.

  Pours a viscous sienna brown colour with a deep green olive tinged hue. Potent scents of raisins, honey and Christmas cake engulfs the nostrils with hints of toffee, marmalade and walnut also present. Exceptionally concentrated and rich, a thick luscious dollop of raisin, honey and Christmas cake like flavours are draped across the palate with notions of marmalade, toffee and subtle dried nuts the back drop. Warm, mellow spirit with an oil like consistency to the mouthfeel. Long sweet, textured aftertaste. An ideal match with vanilla ice cream and Christmas pudding.
  Alc. 17%

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• Tito's Handmade 100% Corn Vodka (700ml)

  UNITED STATES

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  A sweeter styled vodka, distilled six times and made from yellow corn, instead of the more commonly used wheat, rye or potatoes.

  Tasting note: Clear slightly viscous with soft, subtle notes of lemon meringue, mineral and white pepper followed by broad, semi-sweet, oily flavours of meringue, creamed corn and mineral and a brisk warming peppery finish. Will add a silky texture to cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - Squat Bottle - #B649

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

  $4999. 00

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  ABV: 53.5%

  Other reviews... ...really well balanced and weighty whiskey. 88 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2008

  Deep burnished copper hue. Decadent sweet molasses and spice aromas. A lush, rich entry leads to a full-bodied palate of toffee, lavish vanilla, brown spices, and peppery rye notes. Finishes with a long sweet praline and spice fade. Deep and richly balanced. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  91 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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• Deau Black Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

  $399. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  A combination of eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, this visually stunning package references the colour of the glassware used by the Cellar Master when selecting eau-de-vie during blind tasting sessions. First matured in virgin oak casks before being transferred to older, less active casks, the liquid here is actually XO standard.

  Like the other Deau cognacs, the presentation is a masterpiece of contemporary packaging design. Complemented by a silver stopper, the decanter comes housed in a luxurious black gift box making for a stunning gift. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Buy it, if you can find it and it is within your budget. This is a Cognac that glows with delicious flavours often associated with very old Cognac – find lychee and tropical fruit, eucalyptus and other notes. This is a serious Cognac, for the serious Cognac aficionado. - maltmileage.com

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  Jacopo Poli Po' Elegant Pinot Grappa (700ml)

  Veneto, ITALY

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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.

  Tasting note: Produced from Pinot grapes. Clear, silvery appearance. Opening aromas are slightly soapy, with notes of pine and lavender. After several minutes they become more fresh grape like and herbal. Soft entry leads into a semi sweet, light to medium bodied profile that includes spicy dried fruit and nut flavours and fresh herbal notes. Very gently warming spirit. Subtle dried fruit aftertaste. Concludes minerally and dry. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey (700ml)

  IRELAND

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  ABV: 40%

  A new release from Jameson, Black barrel is matured in double charred Bourbon barrels for extra vanilla sweetness and nutty notes. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews.... a brittle whiskey where the pot still element is magnified very cleverly indeed. Lovely stuff.
  91.5 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2016

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• Maxwell Honey Mead (750ml)

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 12.5%

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

  Maxwell Wines of McLaren Vale's Honey Mead is made by fermenting pure Australian Honey, creating a bouquet of beeswax, citrus and stonefruit. Drinks in a similar way to a full bodied white wine. Can be served chilled or as a mixer with soda water or dry ginger ale. A very valuable asset in cooking. 12.5% Alc./Vol 

  Make Syrup using Mead

  Combine 5 table spoons of sugar with 2 table spoons of water in a saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  Bring to a boil and cook without stirring until pale golden (approx. 5 minutes).
  Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of boiling water, then 1/4 cup Mead, then pour gently over cake.
  Any remaining syrup can be served warm over slices with whipped cream.
  Liqueur Mead can be substituted in the syrup.

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  Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky (1000ml)

  Ontario, CANADA

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  “Mellow elegance. Joni Mitchell.” – David Broom, whiskymag.com.

  Crown Royal was originally created to commemorate the Royal visit to Canada by Britains King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939, and has since become the biggest selling Canadian whisky in the United States. The distillery stores an astonishing 1.25 million barrels and incorporates up to 50 different whiskies in its final blend. The pure water of Lake Winnipeg in Gimli, Manitoba is an essential ingredient in the production.

  Tasting notes: Bright gold with a gold ochre hue. The nose is a virtual merry go round of spice and fruit with pineapple and banana between flashes of spicy rye, vanilla and creme caramel. Imagine your favourite American Rye, only slimmed down, smooth and ultra sexy. This is seductive stuff from the get go and the palate doesn’t let up. Sweet baked apple and custard like flavours are served up in a gently warming, spicy wrap with impeccable balance. Long, subtle aftertaste of toffee apple, spice and creme caramel,  finally finishing dry with a dusty cocoa fade. It's Canadian whisky as most will never have experienced it. Forget CC and find out what all the fuss is about! 40% Alc./Vol.
  

  Other reviews... Nose: Seriously big rye offers a hard and fruity edge to the soft corn and oak. Palate: rock-hard and crisp mouth arrival thanks to the early rye, softens for the corn and then the rye sends some fruity shockwaves around the palate. Finish: bitter and booming, big controlled oak finale on gentle oil. This has definitely changed in the last seven or eight years as all blends must. It has a slightly larger rye dependency than of old but the mouthwatering effect is sublime. An international great. 93 points - Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2005
  

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• Wild Turkey Straight Rye Whiskey (700ml)

  Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 40.5%

  A 40.5% ABV (81 proof) version of Wild Turkey Rye introduced to compensate the surging demand for Rye Whiskey around the world. For fans of the Wild Turkey 101, rumor is it will not be discontinued, however we are inclined to suggest that it may be unavailable for some time.

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  Gold 999.9 Gin (700ml)

  SPAIN

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  ABV: 40%

  A homage to a gin created in the early 20th century which was said to have been made in a pot still made of gold. At the time, excavation works were taking place in Alsace where a site with antique valuables was found. Amongst them was a gold pot still. After these objects were deemed to have no historical value, they were put on sale. One of the buyers was an amateur distiller, a man who immediately fell in love with the still. He spent years of his life looking for the perfect spirit, finally creating a gin with tangerine and hints of vanilla and almonds. He named this special spirit Gold 999.9 as he considered it to be his liquid gold. Botanicals include juniper, almond, vanilla, cassia bark, gentian violet, poppy, tangerine, coriander, violet flowers and angelica root. The colour is bright gold with pale straw edges. On the nose there's big citrus input; think orange cake or tangerine peel and possibly hints of chamomile. Given more time in the glass and it essentially smells like triple-sec. The entry is light following through to a medium dry, juicy orange cake / citrus peel profile that finishes dry, delicate and gently warming. Call it contemporary, 999.9 is undeniably very orange dominant - to the point of being hard to classify as gin. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Penfolds Great Grandfather Rare Tawny Port

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $350. 00

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  Notes sourced from Southcorp.

  In 1844 Christopher Rawson Penfold planted vines on the slopes of Magill toproduce fortified wines. Now the historic bluestone cellars are home to atradition of fortified winemaking dating back over 150 years.In 1994, to commemorate 150 years of winemaking by Penfolds, a specialblend of the finest and oldest components of Grandfather Tawny wascreated. Befitting its great age and quality, the blend was named "Great Grandfather."This multi vintage blend produced from Mourvedre, Shiraz (Syrah) & Grenache grapes, represents a selection of the very finest and oldest barrels in the Penfolds cellars. Placed into a solero system, each year a strictly limited amount is released as Great Grandfather Grand Old Liqueur Tawny.

  Tasting Notes: Extremely dark mahogany brown with an intense olive green tinge. The nose is extremely intense and complex with raisinedfruit, toffee and malt aromas long since integrated with nutty aged rancio, vanillin oak and subtle spirit. The palate clearly demonstrates its great age and qualitywith incredible intensity of flavour, viscosity and length matched to elegance and finesse. The wine has a perfect harmony of rich developed fruit flavours, aged rancio complexity and a slightly drying spirit finish. A truly outstanding liqueur tawny that deserves to be recognised as the equal of any fortified wine ever made in Australia.
  Drink now.(2003)
  Alc/Vol: 19.0% Tasting notes by James Godfrey, Southcorp fortified winemaker. Tasted 18th December 2002.size>

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  Even more perfumed and compelling than the Grandfather is the profound Great Grandfather Tawny Liqueur. From a much older Solera, it undeniably ratchets up the level of quality. This brilliant fortified is remarkably light on its feet given its massive richness. Thank good winemaking, great natural extract, and zesty acidity for keeping this wine fresh in spite of its huge residual sweetness and power.
  96 points
  Robert Parker - Wine Advocate #167 (Oct 2006)

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  Starward Nova Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 41%

  Matured exclusively in re-coopered 100Lt and 200Lt Australian wine barrels. Perfect clarity / polished copper. Definite wine character; comes over like Nebbiolo or Brunello di Montalcino with dried cherry, hints of prune and plum amid flashes of varnish, sweet spice and vanilla malt. Likewise on the palate, the biscuity malt beautifully dovetails with the later wine input as hints of plum and fruity dark chocolate develop at the finish. Ends finely tannic, pleasantly spicy and with the winey nuances echoed in the aftertaste. A deftly handled wine/whisky fusion, the source of the barrel is a secret, but we can tell you it's from one of South Australia's top Shiraz producers. 41% Alc./Vol.

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  Roger Groult 8 Year Old Calvados Apple Brandy (700ml)

  Normandy, FRANCE

  $154. 99

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  ABV: 41%

  A Pays d'Auge Calvados matured in 2000 litre, oval shaped oak barrels (which improves contact with wood). A delightful digestive, but also recommended for drinking as a “Trou Normand” (during a meal) or with accompanying cheeses.

  Tasting note: Brilliant deep gold. Only slightly less perfumed than its younger sibling; Green apples, cider, roasted chestnuts with lively acid lift. Further exposure accents pleasing woody notes (cedar, sandalwood). Fuller and richer than the 3 year old with middle weight flavours of baked apple and light spice, keenly balanced by fresh, cidery acidity. An appealing combination of youth and middle age. 41%Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... International Wine & Spirit Competition (August 2014) :GOLD MEDAL (category : Calvados from 8 to 12 yo)

  "A Calvados that embodies noble classicism. An almost candied fruit, like an apple roasted with honey and butter. Mouth is round and just as greedy as the nose. Seduction and pleasure."
  - La Revue du Vin de France (October 2012):

  Ultimate Beverage Challenge of New York (March 2010): 95 points ("Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation")

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  Stolen White 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 takes place in Trinidad, the southernmost island of the Caribbean, for a minimum of two years in individually chosen charred American oak bourbon barrels. The results are carefully blended by hand before being carbon filtered to remove any colour.

  Tasting notes: Clear slightly viscous appearance. Offers a strong bouquet combining opening scents of molasses and spice (white pepper and vanilla), before turning more ripe fruit like - specifically very ripe cantaloupe or grapes. A super soft entry accumulates depth as a slow spice wave unfolds delivering excellent length. Medium bodied, semi sweet and mildly fruity-meringue like mid palate. Concludes clean, dry, vibrant and grassy with warming spices persisting. Subtle cocoa fade. Nicely done. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Colourless. Fresh, fruity nose with hints of melon and cocoa. Exotic characters. Smooth and well integrated in the mouth with slight sweet sensation. Good mouth feel. Slight fruity notes in sound, clean finish. 37.5% Alc./Vol.Silver Medal. Best in Class International Wine & Spirits Competition 2010 

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• G.E. Massenez Creme de Violettes (Violet) Liqueur (700ml)

  Alsace, FRANCE

  $64. 99

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  ABV: 25%

  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. 25% alc/vol

  No tasting notes available.

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• Isidoros Arvanitis Ouzo of Plomari (700ml)

  Lesbos, GREECE

  $54. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  115 years ago, in Plomari a village on the southern tip of the Greek isle, Lesbos, Isidoros Arvanitis began experimenting with local ingredients in the pursuit of top quality Ouzo. Isidoros' efforts were fruitful, his Ouzo of Plomari is today exceedingly popular in Greece and is gaining fame and recognition worldwide as the rest of us catch up to the Greek philosophies of good food, good company and good drink!

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  Goslings Gold Rum (700ml)

  BERMUDA

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  ABV: 40%

  In 1806, with a ship full of spirits bound for America, Englishman James Gosling ran out of wind and time. With his charter expired, James's ship, the Mercury, put in at the nearest landfall, the island of Bermuda. Knowing a good thing when he saw one, he decided to make the best of an uncertain situation. James opened a shop on the King's Parade, St. George's, in December 1806, and the Gosling Family has been in Bermuda ever since. Today, Gosling Brothers is Bermuda's oldest business and Gosling's Black Seal Rum is Bermuda's number one export. The Gosling family recently decided to expand their portfolio, and have created a distinctive gold rum by blending continuous and double pot distilled rums.

  Gosling's Gold Seal replaces the old 'Goslings Gold'. The rum presents moderate aromatics including faint notes of buckwheat pancake, dilute maple syrup and raw sugar. Better defined on the palate with a semi sweet, relaxed delivery that suggests caramelised fruits, boiled lollies, vanilla bean, mocha and a dry, warming cinnamon finish. Average length. Overall, sweet and straightforward but tasty. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Rounded and quaffable with subtle dry lightly spiced oak mellowed by sweet vanilla fudge and desiccated coconut nuttiness. 4 stars - diffordsguide.com

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  Distilleries de Provence Grande Absente 69 Absinthe (700ml)

  Provence, FRANCE

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  ABV: 69%

  Closure: Cork

  A new absinth contiaining 35mg of Thujone.

  Tasting note: The bright neon-lime green appearance is a little overdone. Nosing reveals powerful aromas of star anise and fresh fennel over more herbaceous notes including sage. Deceptively delicate on entry, the palate crescendos into an intense, bitter-sweet and slightly numbing experience, dominated by liquorice, becoming drier as the heat dies down, but overall well balanced at this high ABV. Concludes with a burst of fresh liquorice strap followed by a subtle spearmint / liquorice fade. A fat, full throttle style that will appeal to the young and adventurous moreso than serious absinth devotees. 69% Alc./Vol.

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  Sortilege Maple Cream Whisky Liqueur (750ml)

  CANADA

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  ABV: 17%

  A luscious blend of fresh dairy cream, pure Québec maple syrup, and just the right amount of Canadian Whisky. Try it over ice, added to coffee or in cream-based cocktails. Note: Contains milk so keep refrigerated once opened.

  Tasting note: Light tan with an opaque, milky appearance. Dessert styled aromas of sticky date pudding, creme caramel, vanilla ice cream and coffee milk chocolate. Light cream textured with luxurious flavours of coffee milk, caramel and maple syrup. Hazelnut and milk chocolate in the aftertaste. "Simply irresistible", just like the label says! 17% Alc./Vol.

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  Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey (700ml)

  Tennessee, UNITED STATES

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  "Laid back." - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020

  First released on the Australian market in 1989, Gentleman Jack is a premium JD using a formula based on early trial work carried out by Jack Daniels himself. It's bottled to celebrate his whiskey being awarded a top gold at the St. Louis fair in 1904. While it's consistent with the original Jack Daniel's style, it does however, differ in being a 'single whiskey', not a combination of whiskies blended together. Gentlemen Jack is also charcoal mellowed twice though maple wood, once before aging and once again after. The distillery describes this process in their own distinctive way: 'Jack knew what a single journey through the charcoal meant to his exceptional whiskey - how the coarsely ground maple charcoal mellowed out the harsh oils and impurities that threatened the smooth, warm character of the whiskey. Imagine what a second trip would do, he mused. And so, throughout his life, he experimented with charcoal mellowing his whiskey twice. The process proved so painstaking, he never crafted enough of his new whiskey to introduce it to the world. Happily, he saved the recipe. In 1988, we finally put our founder's formula into limited production, and Gentleman Jack became the first new whiskey from the Jack Daniel Distillery in more than 100 years. No, our folks in product development have never been known for speed. We think a good thing is worth waiting for and, in the case of Gentleman Jack, I think you'll agree, we were smart to wait and get it right.' Suffice to say, the result is a particularly smooth, satisfying and individual drink.

  Other reviews... A host of sweet confections—caramel corn, candied apples, toasted marshmallow, bubble gum, and gobs of banana taffy—are reminiscent of a warm summer night at the fair. The palate speaks of orchard fruits, sweet golden apples, and poached pear, as hints of peach and cocoa appear on the clean, enjoyable, and succinct finish. 85 points - whiskyadvocate.com

  ...So what’s Gentleman Jack all about? It is, essentially, Jack Daniel’s that’s been through an additional charcoal filtering process with the goal of making the spirit smoother and mellower. (The distillery even calls it “Charcoal Mellowing.”) And in general, it works. Gentleman Jack is significantly smoother and quite a bit sweeter, taking on a caramel and honey notes and a more gentle smokiness than standard JD. In fact, Gentleman Jack oddly tastes closer to a blended Scotch than a Bourbon. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing, but there it is. - drinkhacker.com

  ...Golden amber hue. Sweet, buttery, caramel corn nose. A smooth entry leads to a sweetish, light-to medium-bodied palate with sweet caramel and brown spice notes. Finishes cleanly with a touch of sweet fruit and spice. 40% alc.vol. International Review of Spirits Award: Bronze Medal, 82 points (Recommended) - tastings.com

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• Henri Bardouin Pastis Liqueur (700ml)

  Provence, FRANCE

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  Henri Bardouin Pastis is considered by many to be one of the finest exrpressions of Grand Cru Pastis produced in France today. Traditional and modern techniques see over 50 plants, herbs and spices sourced from Provence, Equatorial Africa, China, India & South America, combined and distilled to create a liqueur of great complexity and balance.

  Best served with a good measure of chilled, filtered water to create a refreshing, aromatic drink. 45% Alc./Vol.

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• Crude Sycophant Orange & Fig Bitters (118ml)

  UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 35%

  This is a classic orange bitters finished with North Carolina figs. Sweet citrus up front, it finishes with earthy, vanilla bean tones. Excellent with gin or bourbon.

  Crude is North Carolina’s first cocktail bitters company. The first, and currently only bitters company to ever win a Good Food Award! The venture started in 2012 to craft cocktail bitters for light and dark spirits. Each bitters is hand-made by human hands utilizing only the finest ingredients and careful attention.

  Why “crude”? The name is in reference to the rudimentary origins of bitters. Exotic (and undocumented) roots, herbs and spices were aged in various liquids and beneficial (and unverified) claims attached to them. Hence, crude. The crude moniker does not reflect their methods. Crude Bitters are crafted in small batches from 100% maceration in alcohol, with no glycerin, chemicals or dyes. No plastic or metal is used in the storage or aging of their bitters; glass pots or wood barrels are used exclusively to reduce any possible reaction or contamination. The ingredients are all natural and selection, preparation, maceration, bottling and labeling is done by hand. 35% Alc./Vol.

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• Kyoya Shuzo Yuzu Japanese Gin (750ml)

  JAPAN

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  ABV: 47%

  Another strikingly presented gin from Japan arrives from a producer renowned for their high quality Shochu. Located in Miyazaki, Kyoya Shuzo use a sweet potato base spirit for this Yuzu driven style. Eight other botanicals including ginger, sansho pepper, hyuganatsu (a sweet-sour citrus), cucumber, and coriander seeds make the mix. Serve it straight up with tonic water, otherwise recommended in a Fitzgerald or Army & Navy cocktail. 47% Alc./Vol.

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• Southern Comfort Whiskey Liqueur (700ml)

  Louisiana, CANADA

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  ABV: 30%

  In 1874 M.W. Heron, a bartender, developed Southern Comfort in his bar near La Rue Bourbon in New Orleans and first served it in traditional fashion from a whiskey barrel. In 1934 after a short break in production due to Prohibition, Southern Comfort introduced their current distinctive label featuring the now famous Currier and Ives lithograph of a Southern plantation house on the banks of the Mississippi. The plantation is known as "Woodland Plantation", built in 1834. Southern enthusiasts can visit the newly renovated mansion, which now operates as a nine bedroom country inn.

  Southern's identity as a bourbon lies only in its origins. Its inception was in an awful whisky batch that Heron was attempting to improve. Actually, Southern Comfort was originally a Peach Liqueur, and one of the few peach liqueurs on the market. Produced using neutral spirit and over 100 ingredients, the final liqueur matured for eight months prior to bottling.

  Since then the formula has changed and Southern is now branded a 'whiskey liqueur'. Sweet and rich with a molasses background and faint medicinal flavour, it's America’s “Take it easy Drink”. Enjoy it straight, on the rocks or with cola.

  Other reviews... Translucent bronze, Vaporous, perfume, and orange blossom nose. A smooth, round attack leads to a medium-to full-bodied palate of thin, candied orange, pitted fruit, marshmallow candy, and brown spices. Finishes with a wash of heat, tropical fruit candy, and kiddy cough syrup-like flavor. Lacks the traditional whisky backbone of flavor—reformulated?
  83 points (Recommended)  - tastings.com

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• Fee Brothers Cherry Bitters (150ml)

  Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES

  $26. 99

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  ABV: 4.8%

  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.

  
  
  
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  Equipo Navazos I Think Manzanilla (375ml)

  Sanlucar de Barrameda, SPAIN

  $37. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now (2018)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Bright straw colour with rose gold edges. Intensely scented aromas of hazelnuts and flor yeast rise out of the glass followed by almonds and faint dried fruit notes. Light and very dry the palate has flavours of fresh nuts, flor yeast characters and oyster shell with a subtle salty tang to the fresh finish. Excellent length with a fresh nut, bread, flor yeast and light oyster shell aftertaste.
  Drink now.
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• Dolin Genepi Liqueur (500ml)

  FRANCE

  $74. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  A traditional digestif, this elegant, floral-styled liqueur is derived from various alpine shrubs of the genus Artemisia, more commonly known as wormwood. Expect grassy notes of artemisia, softened with notes of violets. 40% Alc./Vol.

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