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  Distilleries de Provence Grande Absente 69 Absinthe (700ml)

  Provence, FRANCE

  $149. 99

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  ABV: 69%

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  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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  ABV: 40%

  "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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  ABV: 45%

  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

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  ABV: 4.8%

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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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  Equipo Navazos I Think Manzanilla (375ml)

  Sanlucar de Barrameda, SPAIN

  $37. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now (2018)

  ABV: 15%

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  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.
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  Alc. 15%

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• Dolin Genepi Liqueur (500ml)

  FRANCE

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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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  Angostura 5 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

  $67. 99

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  ABV: 37.5%

  The five and seven year old represent the value stakes in an all-rounded Angostura line-up. Initially designed for use in classic mixers and cocktails, unexpectedly they possess excellent balance and luscious textures associated with higher end sprits, making them easily enjoyed as a standalone sippers. Comprised of blended rums of five to eight years old, the '5 year old' is the lively expression in a midst of smooth operators, offering elements of fruitiness and ultimately, great versatility.

  Tasting note: Straw colour with pale gold hue. The nose is at first subdued, but as the glass warms, mouthwatering aromas of dried coconut, raisins and brown sugar are released. The palate is sensual with superb balance and an almost creamy mouhtfeel, offering flavours of cola, liquorice allsorts, spice and pistachio nuts. Cedary oak aftertaste begins to dry, with subtle vanilla and brandy cream fade that lasts long in the mouth. Delicious! 40% Alc./Vol. bottling tasted.

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  2018 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion

  Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $899. 00

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  The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it emerges from the glass with a first wave of stewed black and red plums, mulberries and black raspberries scents, followed by pronounced notions of warm cassis, clove oil, violets and chocolate box, with hints of cast-iron pan, pencil lead and forest floor coming through after a few minutes. The medium to full-bodied palate shimmers with energy, delivering layers of red and black fruits with earthy and mineral sparks and a texture so satiny you need to remember to look for it, finishing with amazing vibrancy. This is so wonderfully evocative and singular, and yet it feels like its holding something back. It makes for an impressive glass right now, but give it a good 5 years in bottle to allow further nuances to emerge and expect it to seriously reward those who can wait a good 12-15 years, when it should really hit its stride. Drink 2026-2060.
  99 points
  Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

  The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion was double decanted and assessed after two hours, and the over the following 24 hours compared directly with – what else? – Haut-Brion. They were initially poured blind. This has retained a very perfumed and hedonistic bouquet of black fruit and pressed violets, and less of the graphite that I picked up out of barrel; touches of ash/fireside hearth develop with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, and quite structured, more so than the Haut-Brion. There is a brightness here that I really like. Vivid, animated and brimming with energy and still incredibly persistent on the finish. A fabulous La Mission Haut-Brion that deserves several years in bottle, and though I would not rank it alongside, say, the 1955 or 1989, it is a magnificent Pessac-Léognan. Drink 2024-2060.
  97 points
  Neal Martin - Vinous

  Enticing aromas of currant, crushed stone, blueberry, lead pencil, iodine and graphite follow through to a full body with round, chewy tannins that are polished and powerful, yet balanced and beautiful. In the end, the tannins are compact and tight at the finish. But you want to drink it. Try after 2027, when it will open.
  98 points
  James Suckling

  Although it emerges from a similar terroir and the same winemaking team, the 2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a dramatically different wine than the Haut-Brion and has a more concentrated, dense, powerful style that is all potential at this point. Dense purple-hued, with lots of crème de cassis, black cherries, smoked meats, lead pencil, graphite, and crushed stone aromatics, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a concentrated mid-palate, masses of ripe tannins, integrated acidity, and one hell of a finish. This blockbuster, backward, monster of a La Mission Haut-Brion needs to be forgotten for a good decade (or more) but is going to be just about immortal. Drink 2031-2081.
  100 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

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  1986 Penfolds Grange Hermitage

  South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $1999. 00

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  ABV: 13.9%

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  Note: As pictured, this bottle is completely original and has not been clinic-ed.

  The Monster of Australian Shiraz, with many, many years of cellaring in front of it. Totally opaque in colour with black crimson hue. Perfumed nose, slowly evolving, with aroma of violets, vanilla, confectionery and ripe plums. Monumental palate structure and flavour – no way is this wine going to yield all just yet. The depth and concentration is very evident. Plum, spice, liquorice and vanilla are on the surface, but more to evolve over the next decade. Dry tannins, but balanced. Very long aftertaste of plum, spice and vanilla.
  Alc/Vol: 14.0% approx

  First Tasted:  November 2001
  
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  One of my favorite wines from Penfolds, the 1986 (a blend of 87% Shiraz and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon) is one of the most powerful Granges produced (14+% alcohol). At age 23, it reminds me of the way it tasted around 9 years of age. Inky/purple to the rim with an extraordinary perfume of sweet licorice, crushed pepper, blackberry liqueur, camphor, and barbecue spices, this sensationally full-bodied, concentrated, layered 1986 is still an infant in terms of its ultimate potential. It is remarkable how this wine has aged, and it’s hard to believe how certain wine geeks will subscribe to the aging ability of the Grange, but don’t believe the same is true for other old vine Shiraz wines from the Barossa and McLaren Vale. It just doesn’t make any sense. The 1986 is one of the greatest Granges for my palate, and it appears to still have 25-30 years of upside.
  98+ points
  Robert M Parker Jr. - The Wine Advocate 2009

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  Henriques & Henriques Finest Medium Rich 5 Year Old Madeira (500ml)

  Madeira, PORTUGAL

  $34. 99

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  ABV: 19%

  Closure: Cork

  BACKGROUND
  Madeira is produced on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Henriques and Henriques is the largest independent shipper on the island. The company is focused on the premium end of the Madeira market and enjoys a 15% market share. The company takes its name from the two sons of Joao Joaquim Henriques, a descendent of the first King of Portugal.

  LAND HOLDINGS
  Vineyard holdings on the island are small, with 4000 growers owning an average 0.5ha each - which by local standards is extensive. Henriques and Henriques also have their own vineyards, 6 hectares at Camara de Lobos (located on the south coast). The company also has 10 hectares at Quista Grande.

  SOIL TYPES
  The soils of Madeira are basically volcanic, however, the best soils are a stony decomposed red tufa which is known locally as SAIBRO. The vineyards are planted on very steep terraced slopes.

  GRAPE VARIETIES
  The grape varieties are unusual for Australians and include TINTA NEGRA MOLE, TERRANTEL BASTARDO, and either SERCIAL, VERDELHO BUAL or MALVASIA.

  VINIFICATION
  The vintage on the Island of Madeira is said to be the longest in the world, starting in mid August with the Malvasia grapes being picked on the lower slopes and slowly progressing through the other grape varieties of BUAL, VERDELHO and SERCIAL. Vintage in the highest vineyards is completed in early November.
  The fermentation takes place in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks. Malvasia and Bual are fermented with limited skin contact, whilst for Verdelho and Sercial, only the pressed juice is used. Fortification takes place with the addition of grape brandy, the amount used and the timing of the fortification depends on the style of Madeira that is being produced.
  The majority of young Madeira undergo the "EUSTUFAGEM". This process consists of storing the wine for 3 months in hot conditions with temperatures 45°C. The effect is to mimic the long sea voyages that were a part of the traditional aging process. The best wines are left to age 10 years and more in warm cellars which creates that unique "Maderised" fruit quality.

  TASTING NOTE: Opaque onion brown colour with olive green hue. The nose is pronounced, with strong rancio character followed by notes of walnut and hazelnut. Fine spirit end note. The palate reveals very intense flavours of caramel, toffee and orange rind, followed by a very spicy back palate. Fine spirit, perfectly balanced. Medium dry, with long aftertaste of nut, orange, spice, orange rind and rancio.
  Drink (2005)
  Alc/Vol: 19.0%

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  2016 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere

  Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $145. 00

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  The 2016 Malartic-Lagravière has a wonderful bouquet of perfumed, mainly red fruit laced with potpourri, black olive tapenade and light brine-like aromas - a bouquet full of personality. The fresh, harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity and just the right amount of salinity toward the loam-tinged finish. Bon vin from the Bonnies. Drink 2023-2045.
  95 points
  Neal Martin - Vinous (Dec 2018)

  I love the deep and complex nose, in which the cassis and mint of cabernet sauvignon are beautifully married to the more generous blackberry of ripe merlot and the vanilla and toasty notes from the oak are marvelously integrated. On the palate it creeps up on you slowly; the first impression is ripe yet delicate, then the fine-grained tannins charge through and light up the sky. Very long finish. Drink or hold.
  96 points
  James Suckling (Jan 2019)

  As to the red, the grand vin is the 2016 Château Malartic-Lagravière (53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot). Aged in 80% new barrels and hitting 13.5% natural alcohol, it offers a deep purple color with beautiful cassis, tobacco, crushed rocks, and subtle incense aromas and flavors. Balanced, medium to full-bodied, and straight-up seamless on the palate, it’s another brilliant Graves that offers ample pleasure today yet will keep for 20+ years or more. Drink 2019-2039.
  94 points
  Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2019)

  The colour is rich and deep but with luminosity that gives nuance and fresh air. It's a lovely 2016, poised but not as powerful as some in the vintage, yet every inch the sophisticated reflection of the appellation. Restrained grilled berry fruits take their time to unfurl. It's still very closed but the liquorice and slate notes become clearer after 10 minutes in the glass, and the wine has already deepened in the few years since bottling. 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Yield 46hl/ha. Drink 20026-2042.
  95 points
  Jane Anson - Decanter (Dec 2018)

  Deep in color, here you find a wine with concentration, round, supple textures and silky tannins, The fruit shows maturity with its sweetness and its serious depth of flavor. Full-bodied, plush and polished, the long intensive finish serves up dark, red berries, licorice, espresso and smoke. This will be a much better wine with age, so give it at least 7-8 years before opening a bottle, if you can wait that long!
  95 points
  Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider (Sep 2019)

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  Absolut Citron Flavoured Vodka (700ml)

  Ahus, SWEDEN

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  ABV: 38%

  Flavouring vodka is an age old Swedish tradition and this example bears the distinctive flavour of citrus fruits. To produce Absolut Citron, an alcoholic base is made from locally grown wheat grain and continuously distilled to produce a high strength spirit. The spirit is then filtered through charcoal and transferred to stainless steel tanks so flavours stay neutral. Natural flavouring is finally added using fruit extracts from Lemons, Limes, Mandarins and Grapefruits. The result is a dry and zesty spirit with a curious sweet/tart interplay of lively citrus flavours.

  Tasting note: Pristine appearance. Lovely, clean and intense aroma of tangerine is full and squeaky tart in the first whiffs; aeration serves to bring out zesty, spot-on scents of lemon juice and lemon peel. In the mouth, the crisp, razor-edged lemon taste dominates from entry into midpalate. Finishes tangy, pleasantly tart and irresistibly fresh. A superb, prototypical flavored vodka. Best Buy.
  Rating: 90-95 - tasting note sourced from www.wineenthusiast.com

  Classic Cocktail: Cosmopolitan
  The Cosmopolitan was allegedly created in 1975 by Neal Murray at a steak house in Minneapolis called the Cork & Cleaver. As with the origins of most cocktails, this claim is disputed by a number of sources. Informally referred to as a “Cosmo”, the Cosmopolitan first gained popularity in the 1990s, and was further popularized among young women by its frequent mention on the the television program 'Sex and the City'.

  2 parts Absolut Citron Flavoured vodka
  1 part Cointreau
  2-3 parts cranberry juice
  (squeezed lemon or lime)

  Method: Stir or shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of lemon. Unflavoured vodka may also be used.

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  Maxime Trijol Orange Liqueur (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

  $69. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  A delightful take on Liqueur immortals like Grand Marnier, Maxime Trijol's recipe blends 80% Orange Liqueur with 20% Cognac. It's the perfect union of oak-aged Cognac and macerated oranges.

  Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019.

  Notes from the producer... Golden yellow colour, with golden and amber highlights. A bright and clear colour. The nose is lively and very expressive. Orange aromatic complexity is intense, tasty and crisp. The second nose develops on slightly acid notes such as bergamot. The orange flavour is rich and reveals a lovely note of freshness that makes this liqueur attractive. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• La Canellese Extra Dry Vermouth (750ml)

  ITALY

  $54. 99

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  ABV: 18%

  This extra dry style includes aromatic herbs and spices such as costmary, wormwood, ginger, sage, juniper and chamomile.

  The La Canellese property is surrounded by the beautiful world heritage wine landscapes of Piedmont, on the border between Langhe and Monferrato. In an area traditionally devoted to wine, the family has been working for a century to create aperitifs, spirits and bitters.

  Naturally fragrant and delicate, Rosa Bertello’s old artisan recipe can be found in every bottle of La Canellese vermouth, enriched and modernized in order to meet contemporary tastes. 18% Alc./Vol.

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  2017 Gunderloch Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewachs

  Rheinhessen, GERMANY

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  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

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  Still closed, though there’s plenty of smoke and fresh parsley on the nose. This sleek beauty has wonderful elegance on the palate and a long, racy finish with a ton of herbs and wild berries. Try in 2019.
  95 points
  Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

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  Baliva Ferro China (700ml)

  ITALY

  $39. 99

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  ABV: 21%

  Produced from a recipe dating back to 1894 formulated by Dr. Ernesto Baliva in Rome, this is slightly less bitter than other similar Ferro Chinas on the market. The infusion based on cinchona bark and endowed with the properties of iron has been awarded 8 gold medals.

  Tasting note: Opaque raw umber / black with burnt sienna edges. Attractive, delicately bitter scents of earthy gentian / orris root over hints of grapefruit and citrus zest. Silky, semi-sweet entry preludes a medium bodied, grapefruit, bitter peel and gentian delivery; Minerally and very gently bitter to finish. Hints of mineral and dried herb in the aftertaste. Good bitter / sweet balance. 21% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... 5+ Stars. - www.diffordsguide.com

  Pallini is one of the oldest and most important companies in the Italian drinks industry. Established in 1875 by Nicola Pallini in Antrodoco, a small village in the center of Italy, it moved to Rome in the 1920s. Nowadays Pallini exports its product to over 35 countries. Their portfolio includes a wide range of liqueurs for professional and domestic pastry cooking.

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  2015 Domaine de Nizas Le Carignan Vieilles Vignes

  Vin de Pays de Caux, FRANCE

  $26. 99

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2022-2023)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Opaque dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Lifted ripe dark cherry aromas laced with fresh herbs are followed by some raspberry, earth and spice notes. Juicy and fresh, the mouth is decorated with vibrant ripe cherry, red currant and liquorice flavours which intermesh with fresh herbs, light earth and spice. Finishes with bright acidity and faintly chewy tannins. Aftertaste of ripe red cherries, red currant, subtle liquorice, fresh herbs and spicy earth.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14%

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• R.L. Seale's 10 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $120. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  Consistently described as one of Barbados's finest rums and produced by Richard Seale (the great grandson of the founder) at the Foursquare Distillery, which also produces rum under the Doorly's label. Beautifully presented, the distinctive bottle is based on the old style leather flask pirates used to keep their rum in. 43% Alc./Vol.

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• G.E. Massenez Liqueur de Melon (Melon) Liqueur (500ml)

  Alsace, FRANCE

  $47. 99

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  ABV: 18%

  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. 18% alc/vol

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• Crude Big Bear Coffee & Cocoa Bitters (120ml)

  UNITED STATES

  $43. 99

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  ABV: 29%

  A rich, velvety and perky addition to any cocktail, 'Big Bear' is made using coffee beans from Benelux Coffee and bittersweet cocoa nibs from Escazu Chocolates. A couple of drops with rum, bourbon or whiskey is perfection! 29% Alc./Vol.

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  El Dorado Special Reserve 21 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  GUYANA

  $230. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  Delivers a kind of finesse that's almost unmatched in the rum pantheon.
  First class.

  The El Dorado rums are created from a combination of eight stills, some of which are the world's oldest in operation. Their different construction and size means each yields different distillates that allow for a maximum range of styles. The 21 year old is produced in three: the Enmore wooden Coffey still, the Versailles single wooden pot still and the Albion Savalle still with an emphasis on the latter. This original, four-column, metal French beauty was inherited from the 18th century Uitvlught Estate on the west coast of Demerara county. The rums it produces are characterised by a pronounced sweet, sugar cane nose combined with a dry medium-bodied flavour. The result is an alternative to the uber-exuberance of the 15 Year Old in which the Port Mourant contributes most. This is no powerhouse, rather you get serious complexity, persistence and a kind of finesse that's almost unmatched in the rum pantheon. Described as “monumental" and "one of the world’s greatest rum drinking experiences” by the Beverage Tasting Institute of Chicago, it's for the enthusiast who has the patience to appreciate it.

  Tasting note:[40% Alc./Vol. batch tasted] A blend of select aged rums between 21 -25 years old. Deep topaz / polished mahogany colour shows moderate viscosity. Drier styled aromas open mildly varnishy, developing with raisin slice, dates, banana cake, cinnamon, raw sugar and apricot brandy over 5-10 minutes; the sweeter notes are countered by woody, resiny aromas suggesting cigar box, cane and wax polish. Final pass accents toffee, rock lollies and heightens the dried fruit notes. Entry is light, dry, woody, unfolding with understated elegance, coating the mouth with a film of banana cake, dates, light molasses, caramel and vanilla. Builds in slow motion, peaking with a superb crescendo of sugars and zero burn, closing with liquorice allsorts and residual molasses through the aftertaste. Resonates and rebounds in the mouth over several minutes, the wood contributing almost as much as the spirit, the whole coming together in a way that sets it apart from almost any other rum. If you hurry this, frankly you'll be wasting your money. Demands extended breathing to reveal its best. One to savour.

  Gold - Golden - 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition

  Other reviews... Aeration allows aromas of oak, winter holiday spice and vanilla cake frosting to emerge. Supple palate entry, moderately honeyed; midpalate highlights include the buttery/creamy texture and tastes of cocoa, fiber, ash and beans. Sophisticated and world-class. 92 points - wineenthusiast.com

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  Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin (700ml) - Black Box

  Kyoto, JAPAN

  $119. 99

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  ABV: 45.7%

  The world’s first, truly 100% Japanese gin, from the inside out.

  The Kyoto Distillery is the brainchild of whisky exporters, David Croll and Marcin Miller (founders of the Number One Drinks Co). The gin they produce is distilled, blended and bottled in Kyoto and is reportedly the nation’s first craft gin.

  Made in a dry style but with a distinct Japanese accent, indigenous botanicals are what separate Kinobi from the pack. “We had originally started experimenting with 50 to 60 ingredients, but that gave us a gin that tasted too classic,” says The Kyoto Distillery’s head distiller Alex Davies, who had previously run England’s Cotswalds Distillery. “We wanted ours to have a clearly defined Japanese character, so we narrowed it down to a handful of core flavors.”

  These include yellow yuzu from the north of Kyoto Prefecture, hinoki wood chips (Japanese cypress), bamboo, gyokuro tea from the Uji region and green sanshō (Japanese peppercorn) berries. To add a further touch, the gin is produced in copper pot stills from a rice spirit with water sourced in the famous sake–brewing district of Fushimi. A second smaller still is used for herbal distillations.

  The local input extends to the packaging: The glass bottles are hand-blown by craftsmen in Osaka. The screen-printed label was designed in association with Kyoto’s oldest maker of karakami (woodblock prints). A must have for any collection (or for followers of Obi-Wan Kenobi) - the name actually translates to ‘The Beauty of the Seasons’. Very limited.

  Tasting note: Nicely integrated aromas of pine sap and lemon oregano with peppercorn and wasabi-like warmth. Follows through with a concentrated, piney-woody, herbal entry becoming linear, elegant and finely balanced towards the finish. Subtle aftertaste combines creamy juniper, delicate heat and citrus freshness. Excellent persistence. Quite nuanced. Reserve for martinis. 45% Alc./Vol.

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  The Lark Distillery Classic Cask Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

  Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

  $199. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  Lark Distillery has been going for well over twenty years now. The first 'Classic Cask' releases celebrated the distillery's use of quarter sized casks, although it's not disclosed as to whether they're employed to mature this latest iteration. What is known is that it's meant to be representative of Lark's 'house' style, and it works well. The nose offers bush honey, thick malt, cinnamon and lovely depths of sticky date pudding without being overly sweet. It's keenly balanced and exceptionally easy to drink with a silky, graceful delivery that glides over the tongue. Flavours of moist fruit cake, brandy sauce and baking spices round out in a medium dry finish, with late hints of cocoa, sweet wood smoke and honey drizzled dried fruits. 43% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 20ml sample. Non chill filtered.

  Notes from the producers... Nose: Golden syrup and vanilla with hints of oranges and grapefruit. Plum pudding, Christmas cake, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg and a wisp of Tasmanian peat smoke. Palate: Sweet vanilla transforms into a heady combination of orange peel, butterscotch, cloves, nutmeg and grapefruit. Finish: Butterscotch and citrus notes with a long, satisfying smoky finish.

  GOLD - London International Spirits Competition 2020

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  Penderyn Celt Single Malt Welsh Whisky (700ml)

  WALES

  $114. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  "I have tasted some superb Penderyn Celts over the years. But this one is in a Welsh league of its own." - Jim Murray

  This gently smokey Penderyn is finished in ex-peated quarter casks. Jim Murray clearly adores these expressions. Other reviews suggest this to be a contemporary Welsh classic.

  Other reviews... [bott code 82144] A quiet smokiness, but nothing understated here, either. A charming minty chocolate acts as a perfect foil for the delicate phenols. Salivating, gristy barley makes an early entrance but the real surprise is the oils which run through the body, giving unusual scope and depth for a Celt; the mid point Demerara sugars are by now crisp and friable, contrasting beautifully with the oils; Long, enigmatic and returning an extra charge of peat smoke for good measure. I have tasted some superb Penderyn Celts over the years. But this one is in a Welsh league of its own. 95 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2020

  [bott. code 82146] ...the complexity, pace and balance of this whisky is exemplary.
  93 points Non chill filtered. - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2020

  [US 43% bottling tasted] Blender Aista Jukneviciute finishes Celt in peated Islay quarter casks that enable the sooty charcoal smoke and maritime notes to sink their claws into the fresh lemon, mandarin, and buttery, toasty aromas. Penderyn, the best known of the small but growing number of Welsh distilleries, is in the process of constructing a second distillery with a visitor center in Swansea anticipated to open in 2021 and has proposed a third facility for Llandudno. Sweet citrus, dark fruits, chocolate, and spicy smoke linger on the finish. Forget Daenerys, this is the whisky of dragons. Number 17 in the 2018 Top 20
  91 points- whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Winter 2018 

  #17 in Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2018
  2018 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial – Gold
  2018 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold

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  Sweetdram Escubac Aperitif (700ml)

  FRANCE

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  ABV: 34%

  As the gin sector continues to saturate, Escubac offers the discerning drinker and bartender something genuinely original and genuinely delicious to use. Aside from the addictive E&T (see below), this modern spirit is delicious served on the rocks, while its citrusy, spicy personality and deceptive dryness, brings enormous versatility. It can be handled like a gin or a vodka etc., be poured as a base spirit or it can be 'base split' with countless other spirits.

  A modern twist on an old drink, Escubac is a reinvention of an old style of spicy yellow liqueur that originated in Tudor England as 'usquebaugh' (a sort of ancestor of whisky). After being adopted by the French, and renamed Escubac, the drink eventually vanished into the ether. Enter Daniel Fisher and Andrew MacLeod Smith. Drawing on the so-called 'Gypsy Brewing' movement in the US, the Sweetdram team distills in small batches using the ancient copper alembics of the historic Combier Distillery in the Loire Valley, France.

  To start, Sweetdram macerate 14 botanicals, including caraway, cardamom, cubeb, lemon and bitter orange and citrus for 72 hours, then slowly distill them using Combier's antique stills. Following distillation, the spirit is then very lightly sweetened with golden raisin and a small amount of sugar (Escubac contains four times less sugar than the average liqueur), and tinted a light straw-yellow with strands of saffron. The recipe alone took 18 months to perfect in the team's Dalston workshop, and was clearly time well spent.

  Try an Escubac & Tonic (E&T): Fill a highball glass up with ice cubes. Pour in a 30ml measure of Escubac. Top off with tonic water to taste. Garnish with a wedge of lemon or a lemon twist. 34% Alc./Vol.

  Tasting note: Brilliant gold. Kind of like a quality dry vermouth on the nose; herbal, fresh and delicately bitter with hints of fennel developing. Follows through in a silky, medium weight profile with an interesting combination of anise, citrus and caraway. Subtle mint freshness on the finish. Reminiscent of dilute absinthe. Delicious on its own over ice. 34% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com

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• Status Prestige Vodka (700ml)

  UKRAINE

  $59. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note Perfectly clear. Restrained notes of white pepper, parchment and wet slate. Super soft with medium dry flavours of sponge cake, almond and a delicately peppery, creamy-yet-dry finish. Squeaky clean. Borders on neutrality. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Chivas Regal The Icon Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $3999. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
  
  Described as a “next level blend” of more than twenty of Scotland’s rarest whiskies (including Strathisla, Longmorn and Glen Keith), others from distilleries now lost forever.

  Master blender, Colin Scott explains the pros of this release: "Quite simply you're buying craftsmanship." He adds, "You're buying the original distillers' expertise and you're buying our expertise with our aged caskets. With [The] Icon you're talking about an aged whisky of well over 25 years. What happens in that time is the whisky loses 2 per cent of its volume per annum - what we call the ‘angels' share’ - so you end up with only about half left. You lose volume, but you gain intensity in the flavours - but of course time is money so the whisky becomes more expensive."

  Befitting of such a luxury liquid, each bottle of Chivas Regal is presented in a hand-blown crystal decanter created by expert craftsmen at Dartington Crystal. The green glass echoes the original Chivas Regal bottle that was released in 1909.

  In total, the package is a symbol of utter luxury for a new era as well as a celebration of over 200 years of craft and excellence. As it will never be available in its current form again, it should also accrue value if you're willing to hide it away.

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  Glendronach Batch 4 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $399. 00

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  ABV: 54.7%

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  With an out-turn of approximately 18,000 bottles world wide, like previous batches, this is non chill filtered and with natural colour. In the words of the Master Distiller, Billy Walker, this is "...a delicious, creamy sherry bomb that sensationally explodes on the palate with dark fruit, ginger and oak flavours at the fore, and with gingerbread, barley, roasted coffee beans and a hint of walnut softening to a long, satisfying finish".

  Tasting notes: Polished brassy gold. Quite peppery with a spirity-lift and opening notes of rice pudding and light cinnamon. Several minutes expands and enriches the bouquet adding hazelnut, nougat, oatmeal biscuit and later hints of moist raisin cake. Not quite a "Sherry bomb" but impressively balanced with a gently bittersweet burst of ginger bread and vanilla; drying oak and peppers at the mid palate stage; sweetens again at the finish with prune, raisin and light cinnamon as the PX seems to carry the aftertaste. Excellent length. The sort of whisky that opens in degrees and so keeps you coming back. Give it 10 minutes in the glass to reveal its best. 54.7% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... the molasses are inevitable as is the spice; the natural toffee-fudge softness is a surprise; vanilla and more toffee. After the absorbing delivery, the complexity levels go down a bit. But still a belter! 92.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2017

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• G.E. Massenez Liqueur de Chataignes (Chestnut) Liqueur (500ml)

  Alsace, FRANCE

  $54. 99

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  ABV: 25%

  Uncompromising on quality, G.E. Massenez is today universally acclaimed for his 'eaux de vie' (fruit brandies) as well as his crème liqueurs. The company has won many awards at international exhibitions. 25% alc/vol

  No tasting notes available.

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• Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters (146ml)

  New York State, UNITED STATES

  $34. 99

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  ABV: 53%

  Closure: Cork

  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.

  Inspired by the classic chocolate Mole sauces of Mexico, Xocolatl Mole Bitters are a combination of cacao, cinnamon & spice. This bitter was originally designed to pair with aged tequila, but will work beautifully with aged rum, bourbon and rye as well. Add a dash in your Old Fashioned or Manhattan along with the recommended Latin Quarter recipe below.

  Cocktail Recipe: Latin Quarter
  Joaquín Simó for Death & Co.

  -60ml Ron Zacapa Solera Rum
  -1/2 barspoon Sugar Cane Syrup
  -1 dash Angostura Bitters
  -1 dash Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters
  -3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

  -Lemon Twist

  -Absinthe Rinse (or Herbsaint or Ricard)

  Fill a double old fashioned glass with ice and a small amount of Absinthe. Stir the Rum, Sugar Cane Syrup and bitters in an ice filled shaker glass. Dump the ice from the old fashioned glass and rotate the glass to ensure that the rinse coats the entire inside of the glass. Strain into the glass.

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  Mezcal Verde Amaras Momento Organic Blanco Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 42%

  NOTE: THERE ARE 6 DIFFERENT LABEL DESIGNS FOR THIS PRODUCT. YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH ONE OF THE DESIGNS AT RANDOM.

  Made from eight year old espadin agaves produced by Mezcalero, Doroteo Garcia in Tlacolula. The agaves are cooked in an underground oven using ocote, holm oak, and peppertree which give the mezcal a smokiness desirable for cocktails.

  Tasting note: Clear. Vibrant, lifted aromas of tyre tube, smoldering eucalyptus and old parchment follow in a medium to full bodied attack with smokey, grassy, peppery flavours of char grill and brine. Ends chalky, drying, earthy and complex with rubber and roasted agave. An intense, evocative and spicy Mezcal that defies its ABV. 42% Alc./Vol.

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  Beltion Anice Forte Liqueur (700ml)

  ITALY

  $59. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  The Beltion brand was born after the second world war when Giacomo Gianandrea began selling his production of almond milk. The name (and the milk) soon became popular throughout Southern Italy. Fast forward to 1995, when his children set up a modern operation with a view to extend the brand to a wider range of cordials and spirits from the classic Italian repertoire. These include Sambuca, Anice, Amaro and an unusual expression of a liqueur standard, 'Opera Beltion White Amaretto'.

  Tasting note: Crystal clear. Appealing and authentic aroma features fresh star anise along with hints of clove and vanilla. Water like entry builds into a concentrated, medium weighted profile with fresh liquorice strap augmented by a gently warming, spicy flourish. Concludes deliciously fresh, medium dry and long. Nicely done. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  2018 Talisman Cabernet Malbec

  Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

  $26. 99

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)

  ABV: 13.9%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Midnight black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Fetching aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry and cedary tobacco characters emanate from the glass followed by hints of black olive, dried herbs and spice. Rich blackcurrant and liquorice fruits overlay mulberry, well integrated cedary tobacco characters, dried herbs and spicy earth. Sturdy fine grained tannins provide an excellent framework. Slightly chewy medium to long aftertaste.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 13.9%

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• 2007 Tatiarra Caravan of Dreams Shiraz Pressings

  Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $110. 00

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  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Tasted 2008: The megastar of the Tatiarra Collection is scarce as hens’ teeth this year due to the drought – but a total concentrate of flavour. A formidable result given the year and a vinification that with the right management approach great wine can be produced from a great site every year - in fact it is the defining expression of great terroir.
  A total saturate of black purple colour. Top note of vanilla followed by liquorice allsorts, spice, blackberry and black pepper. Explosive palate – a sensation of wonderfully ripe blackberry, plums and black pepper meshed with liquorice allsorts and vanilla. A wine of incredible length, depth and balance. Fine grained perfectly balanced tannins. Exceptionally long aftertaste of blackberry, plum and black pepper.
  Alc/Vol: 15.5%

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• 2017 Suntory Yamazaki Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

  JAPAN

  $1799. 00

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  ABV: 43%

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  Created by Suntory Chief Master Blender Shinji Fukuyo, this latest Yamazaki bottling blends several single malts from the distillery that have been matured in a variety of casks with some aged for over 20 years. Beautifully packaged, the bottle features imagery of Yamazaki’s barrel halls and the kanji characters for Yamazaki in gold. 43% Alc./Vol.

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• Tyrol Berg Feuer Mountain Blaze Liqueur (500ml)

  Tyrol, AUSTRIA

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  ABV: 50%

  This is one in a series of specialty liqueurs produced in the Alpine region of Tyrol, designed to be lit on fire! Tyrol Mountain Blaze is comprised of domestic and exotic red fruits which are distilled after maceration and bottled at 50%.

  The fire ritual
  Fill your glasses to the brim and set alight with a match.
  You determine the strength – the original is 50% vol.

  After 3 minutes on fire 45% vol.
  After 5 minutes on fire 42% vol.
  After 10 minutes on fire 33% vol.

  Blow out the flames and let the glasses cool down.

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  Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $250. 00

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  ABV: 46%

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  Replacing the Wood Finish Range, the Glenmorangie Extra Matured Range is a selection of three single malt whiskies that, following an initial maturation of at least ten years in ex-bourbon casks, have been matured for an extra period (bringing the total time in cask to at least twelve years) in specially selected, extremely high quality, casks that previously held Port, Sherry or Sauternes wine. All are bottled at 46% ABV and non chill-filtered to enhance taste, mouthfeel and/or texture.

  Glenmorangie's pioneering research into the wood selection on whisky maturation is exemplified by the Quinta Ruban (ruban is Gaelic for ruby), where mature Glenmorangie is transferred from the original bourbon cask and then extra matured or 'finished' in the finest Ruby Port Casks from the 'Quintas' or wine estates of Portugal.

  Tasting note: Dull, pale bronze colour with a salmon blush. Mild shellac quickly blows away revealing cherry glace over oat biscuit and cocoa, beautifully integrated with an interesting hint of spearmint. Light to medium bodied but with good concentration. Juicy, semi sweet malt flavours are nicely meshed with subtle stewed plum, spice and old cigar box. Long, spicy aftertaste concludes with a delicate dark chocolate, sweet tobacco and clove end note. 46% Alc./vol.

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  Fonseca 20 Year Old Tawny Port

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

  $140. 00

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  ABV: 20%

  Closure: Cork

  Fonseca was founded in 1822, when Manuel Pedro Guimaraens acquired control of the Fonseca & Monteiro Company through the purchase of the majority of the Fonseca holdings. As a condition of the sale of his shares to Guimaraens, the departing Fonseca stipulated that his name be retained with the brand.

  Absolutely superb!

  For political reasons, not long after this purchase, Manoel Pedro Guimaraens was forced to flee Portugal hidden in an empty port wine barrel. He settled in England, where his company remained based until 1927, when the headquarters of the firm returned to Portugal. There remains a remarkable continuity of winemaking within this prestigious house, with Guimaraen's great-great-great grand son, David Guimaraens now responsible for the wines.

  Semi translucent deep onion brown colour with onion brown olive green hue. The nose displays a superb refined old brandy spirit top note followed by rancio characters and complexing almond and hazelnut end notes. On the palate there’s flavours of dried raisins, Christmas cake and marzipan followed by some walnut and hazelnut characters with a strong rancio, old brandy spirit overlay. Dry finish with superb spirit integration and an exceptionally long nutty rancio, Christmas cake and marzipan aftertaste.
  Drink now.
  20.0% Alc

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  Tamnavulin Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Tamnavulin has been out of the Australian market for decades. New for 2018 is 'Double Cask', named for having spent time in both x Bourbon and sherry casks.

  Other reviews... Entirely pleasant as it is with an attractive, clean maltiness to the thinned golden syrup.... a 92 plus whisky just waiting to happen.
  87.5 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2018

  ...Double Cask sure is a difficult name for any whisky, it’s like if you’d have named your newborn son Donald J. or Adolf. And boo, there’s no age statement either… Colour: gold. Nose: wait, this is nice! There’s this typical vanilla-ed and banana-y profile that screams US oak, but there are good pastries underneath, and marmalade and quince jelly, and then raisins with a touch of mint (leaves). This may have seen some sherry-seasoned oak at some point. It’s a nice, well-carved nose. Mouth: a little more kick would have been welcome, especially since treatments with active wood demand stronger spirits and do not favour heavy reducing too much, in my humble experience. What I’m trying to say is that it’s all a tad too modern for me (again, bananas, vanilla, raisins, coconut), but I agree it’s still a very fine dram, done with care, and very pleasant to drink. Indeed it is a drinker. Finish: short, a tad tea-ish, pleasant. Apricots. Comments: I was having fears – not just because of the unimaginative name – but I was wrong, it really is a fine dram. 80 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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  Glendronach Forgue 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  The perfect Winter session whisky for those who don't like peat.

  Named after the Valley in which the distillery is located, Forgue was hot on the heels of Glendronach's 15 year old re-release earlier this year (for Australia). It's a 10-year-old single malt matured in a combination of oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks, also marking the distillery’s first expression dedicated to Travel Retail.

  Tasting note: Amber gold. Builds with aromas of baking spice (cinnamon, vanilla), prunes, raisin cake and light orange zest. Feels like there's a little more PX than Oloroso influence, with nicely balanced, middle weight flavours of raisins, dried apricot and dark chocolate relieved by delicate peel freshness. Showing good body, texture and richness, it rounds off with gingery warmth, juicy fruit cake and bubblegum flavours through the aftertaste. Like a slightly toned down version of the 'Original', the one litre format and 43% ABV up the value. Non chill filtered.

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• Victory Potato Vodka (700ml)

  POLAND

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: Made from a blend of three potato varieties. Ideal clarity. Aromas of white pepper, meringue, mineral and potato bread follow through to a silky-yet-fresh, mildly oily delivery with muted flavours of vanilla bean, pepper and mineral. Ends pure, gently warming, flinty and fresh. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1990 Penfolds Grange

  South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $1200. 00

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  Cellar: 15 - 20 Years (2015-2020)

  ABV: 13.8%

  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews....

  Blackberry, blueberry, spice and dark chocolate aromas. Full body, deep and powerful. Just a baby. Layered. Goes on for minutes. Drink or hold.
  98 points
  James Suckling

  Destined to be one of the greatest Granges. A beautifully weighted and concentrated bouquet, with seamless fruit and oak; masses of dark cherries and plum. In the mouth a superb wine; while the fruit is opulent, it is not excessively so; indeed there is a touch of near austerity to the fine tannins to give the wine both character and balance. The iron fist in a velvet glove.
  97 points
  James Halliday's Wine Companion

  
  Notes Sourced from The Rewards of Patience - Fifth Edition (2004):
  Outstanding vintage
  Drinking Window: Now – 2040
  Deep crimson. Immensely concentrated, beautifully perfumed wine with deep, dark, chocolate/spicy/mocha/malty aromas. A very rich, ripe, supple palate with deep blackberry/chocolate/liquorice fruit, malt/vanilla oak nuances and satin smooth tannins. A superbly-balanced wine. A very great Grange vintage with tremendous finesse and understated power.
  95% Shiraz, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Kalimna Vineyard (Barossa Valley), Barossa Valley, Clare Valley and Coonawarra. Voted ‘Red Wine of the Year’ by Wine Spectator magazine in December 1995. A very great Australian vintage with a perfect warm, dry, growing season and harvest.

   

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  Notes sourced from Southcorp Wines

  Regional sources: Kalimna (Barossa Valley), Barossa Valley, Clare Valley & Coonawarra.

  Grape varieties: 95% Shiraz & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

  Alcohol: 13.8% Total acids: 7.1 grams per litre. pH: 3.36

  Growing season/vintage: A totally trouble-free growing season enabled grapes to ripen perfectly. Vintage conditions were also ideal, enabling fruit to be harvested and processed without compromising quality in any way.

  Comments: The 1990 vintage was the kind that winemakers only expect to see once or twice in an entire career.

  "The 1990 is without doubt a classic Grange."

  Tasting notes: Deep, fresh, purple colour. Very intense, concentrated plummy nose showing perfect fruit ripeness and stylish oak in fine harmony. A sumptuous wine to taste, amazingly complex at three years old, loaded with fruit and tasting of coffee, cedar, vanilla and dark berries. A very great Grange. Drink 2005-2025+. (Huon Hooke, 1993)

  Beautifully weighted and concentrated wine combining intense, perfectly ripe, plummy aromas with smoky vanillin oak. Already the wine is complex and harmonious, with ripe, savoury, smoky, coffee and plum-like fruit, integrated oak, fine tannins and length. This is a superbly balanced and opulent wine showing restrained power -- "an iron fist in a velvet glove". Destined for greatness. (Rewards of Patience, 3rd ed., 1994)

  Perfectly ripened fruit. A singularly great wine. (Ultimate Grange Experience, Nov. 1994)

  Dark berry scented, masses of integrating new wood, as rich and heady as newly-laid tar. (Tim White, Aust. Financial Review, Dec. 1994)

  "Medium-full red/purple. Deeply concentrated, with strong, plum/prune/liquorice aromas and touches of aniseed and exotic fruits - all underpinned by well-seasoned oak. Palate is deeply set with spicy, plum/mocha/liquorice fruit, sweet spicy oak, and ripe but fine, velvety tannin structure. Long and flavoury finish. Perfectly tensioned and balanced. May outlive us all! Drink between now and 2030." (Southcorp Wines, The Rewards of Patience, Fourth Edition, March 2000)

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

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $999. 00

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  $11988.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 51.2%

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

  The ‘Alligator’ – Ardbeg’s Snappiest Whisky Yet?

  
  Alligator is the latest of Ardbeg’s limited releases. It’s a vatting of various ages, with no material less than ten years old. The point of difference here is in the intense firing of the oak barrels that the whisky is finished in. The process leaves the barrel’s staves ‘charcoaled’, taking on the appearance of an alligator’s scales. We’ve heard of some Australian distillers carrying out a similar charring before filling used Port barrels, however it’s usually a cautionary step to remove or sterilize any taint left in the old wood. Unfortunately, it presents potential problems in itself . The intense heat can generate a sulphidic taint (the dreaded rubber band / struck match), the result of burning wine related compounds embedded in the wood. Ardbeg’s Bill Lumsden, has taken a different approach by expanding on the unique use of new American White Oak. The new oak, when heavily charred, does not release the ‘off’ taints of a used barrel. Instead the drinker is presented with a myriad of toasty, savoury, barbequed aromas and flavours. When expertly blended with Ardbeg’s signature first fill Bourbon white oak casks the result is distinctive and impressive.

  Non chill filtered and with natural colour, ‘Alligator’ is a must for Islay connoisseurs and Ardbeg completionists. Extremely limited stocks.

  Tasting note: Brilliant pale gold colour with a subtle green blush. Powerful opening aromas include wet charcoal followed by lanolin and wet wool, becoming sweeter but more subdued after aeration with spicy stewed fruits and suggestions of smoked meat emerging. Entry is soft and salty before the cask strength concentration kicks in; mid palate is medium dry with a perfectly poised bitter/sweet balance followed by an intense saltiness. Creamy mouthfeel showing remarkable restraint given the high ABV. Finishes pleasantly bitter (like high cocoa chocolate) with tar, elastoplast and hints of dried herbs. Spice and salt persists on the tip of the tongue. Wait for the late charcoal, vanilla and green tea farewell.
  51.2% Alc./vol.

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  Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

  $144. 99

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  $1739.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 47%

  "Another fabulous whiskey from Willett." - Jim Murray

  Established in 1935 and still a private family owned and operated company, Willett Distillery (aka Kentucky Bourbon Distillers or ‘KBD’) have built a reputation as a bottler for a wide portfolio of brands including Johnny Drum, Rohan's Creek, Noah's Mill and Kentucky Vintage amongst others. In short, they're rather like an American version of a Scottish-style independent bottler. They purchase barrels of young whiskey and age them in their hill-top warehouses south of Bardstown.

  Unmistakable in its bottle shaped after a copper pot still, Willett Pot Still Reserve was first released in 2008. This latest expression is a restrained, drier style, so if you're looking for layered vanilla and caramel richness in your whiskey, look elsewhere.

  Tasting note: [Batch 15D1 tasted] Honey amber hue. Vapoury spirit before the aroma settles into form; dry and spicy at first developing blood orange, gum and sweet oak notes with further air contact deepening and sweetening the bouquet as vanilla, rock lolly, corn cob and peppermint come to the fore. Medium dry, full bodied delivery. Dried corn, orange zest and cocoa. Firm oak and a touch of tea leaf before the finish gains momentum with a thread of sugars. Concludes peppery, dark rye bread-like, mildly sappy and with solid length. Showcases the flavour range of bourbon and rye with a finely tuned sweet-dry balance. 47% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Another fabulous whiskey from Willett. You can so often trust them to deliver and here they have given us a Bourbon showing serious oak injection, yet a sweetness that counters perfectly. 95.5 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2017

  First tasted 2011... Deep gold, brassy colour. The nose has a restraint and softness that's very appealing. Aromas of grilled corn, roasted nuts and vanilla; a hint of blood orange emerges with time in the glass. On the palate, this is a big, spicy whiskey, but by Bourbon standards it's on the drier side. Roast chestnut and dried corn flavours at mid palate, with a hint of rye making an appearance on the finish. Excellent balance and length. 91 points

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