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  1986 Penfolds Grange Hermitage

  South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $1999. 00

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  ABV: 13.9%

  Closure: Cork

  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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  2016 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere

  Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $145. 00

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  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews....
  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

  $59. 99

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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

  $99. 99

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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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• 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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  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

  $89. 99

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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

  $64. 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%

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

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• Suntory Hibiki 17 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky (750ml) - Old Gold Label

  JAPAN

  $1499. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  A very hard-to-find Hibiki reported to be a pre 2000 bottling.

  Hibiki was launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory’s 90th anniversary. Since then it's been embraced as one of the benchmarks in blended Japanese whisky. The 17 year old was famously featured in the 2003 movie, 'Lost In Translation'. In 2018 it was officially discontinued due to lack of stocks. 43% Alc./Vol.

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

  JAPAN

  $1799. 00

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  ABV: 43%

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

  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

  $109. 99

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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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  Tamnavulin Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $89. 99

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  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

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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

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  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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  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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• 1983 The Macallan 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $6999. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  An increasingly rare Macallan showing beautiful colour. Overall excellent condition with minor surface rust on the lid. Very collectable. 43% Alc./Vol.

  For many whisky lovers, Macallan's annual 18 year old releases were considered as good as whisky gets. However, post 1984 distillations saw changes to some of the key production methods that had built the distillery's reputation as the 'Grand Cru' of Speyside. As Macallan found itself struggling to keep up with demand, Golden Promise barley no longer made up 100% of the grain bill and the quality of sherry casks was on the decline. No surprise that antique Macallans of this era promise something unique in the world of whisky. One only to sell.

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  Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

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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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• Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters (150ml)

  Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 6.4%

  Closure: Cork

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

  In addition to its medicinal properties and quality source of hard wood; the Black walnut, not to be confused with its Persian or English counterpart, is a natural choice for Bitters formulation due to its high tannin content. It will in turn contribute a robust, earthy and nutty character to your cocktails.

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• Cardrona Distillery The Reid Vodka (750ml)

  NEW ZEALAND

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  ABV: 44%

  Tasting note: [Batch 2 tasted] Distilled from barley. Crystal clear. A mild spirity, peppery lift to the bouquet; borders on neutrality with subtle aromas of lemon zest, meringue and wet rock and an oily-yet-peppery attack followed by a fresh, tingling, citrusy finish with lingering weet-bix, delicate beeswax and pepper in the aftertaste. Very pure. The spiciness adds extra depth. 44% Alc./Vol.

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  2015 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz Museum Release

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $110. 00

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  Cellar: 3 - 8 Years (2028-2033)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Engulfing rich fruit with a firm, muscular tannin structure leading into a finish that’s dry, grippy and rustic.

  Dense inky black in colour with a deep dark red black hue. Intense liquorice, blackberry and black cherry aromas waft through the nostrils followed by toasty vanillin oak, scorched earth, subtle leather and peppered fennel notes. Rich blackberry and liquorice fruits swamp the mouth with a firm, muscular tannin structure then moving in. Spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth, leather and peppered fennel elements are also evident. Robust feel finishing dry, grippy and rustic.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews…..
  This is a particularly good Dead Arm, its alcohol miraculously the same as the '14, but however that may be, it has an elegance to its mouthfeel and lingering finish. Drink by 2045
  96 Points
  James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

  Black cherries and black olives mark the nose of the 2015 The Dead Arm Shiraz, d'Arenberg's flagship bottling. It's a blend of older and younger vines from different sites, depending on what the fruit has to offer. Full-bodied, concentrated and firmly structured, it's nevertheless velvety on the long finish, picking up hints of licorice and tarragon. It should be approachable sooner than The Coppermine Road Cabernet, but it still deserves a couple of years in the cellar. Drink 2020-2035.
  96 Points
  Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

  A great opportunity to enjoy an aged release of a topnotch McLaren Vale Shiraz, at a price that many current releases exceed. Great colour here, despite the age – deep, dark reds. Notes of aniseed, tobacco leaves, black fruits, soy, espresso and chocolate are evident. The wine appears to be still very youthful and vibrant, and it seems to really need even more time, over which, expect it to continue to improve. An attractive wine, well balanced and with abundant tannins, all rather fine. Showing impressive length in a fine style, this still has a good ten years ahead of it. Drink 2024-2034.
  94 Points
  Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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  Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps Liqueur (1000ml)

  S.Vittoria d'Alba, ITALY

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  ABV: 43.5%

  This is an imitation of the original Goldwasser produced in 1598 by the German firm, "Danzig". The recipe did not always include gold flakes. These were added when it became thought that gold was valuable in the treatment of certain diseases. Gold is of course totally inert - it is quite harmless to use in food products and has since been found not to impart the benefits the alchemists attributed to it. Tiny flecks of beaten gold are still added purely for the appearance and to maintain tradition. There also exists or existed Danzig Silberwasser, however it is unknown if the liqueur remains in production.

  Originally produced from aniseed and caraway, this version from Goldschlager tastes like a butterscotch schnapps with a distinct cinnamon background. Always serve chilled.
  43.5% alc./vol.

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  Dolin Suedois Bitter Liqueur (500ml)

  FRANCE

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  ABV: 30%

  A traditional digestif from the French Alps that started life as a medical elixir capable of "remedying over 46 diseases". Joseph Chavasse, founder of La Maison Dolin, saved the recipe from oblivion and decided to market it under the name "Suédois Dolin" in memory of the doctor who first used it to help his patients.

  Tasting note: Impenetrable and thick raw umber with sienna brown edges. Bitter aromatics are earthy / herbal, hinting at gentian, raw root vegetables plus hints of dried peel. Creamy and sweet; mid palate introduces the bitter herbal edge of the bouquet; finishes faintly bitter with quinine, dried peel and late added sweetness. 30% Alc./Vol.

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  Tiki Lovers Pineapple Rum (700ml)

  GERMANY

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  ABV: 45%

  A new rum label created by Stephan Berg and Alexander Hauck, the founders of the highly successful brand ‘The Bitter Truth.’

  This bottling has its roots in the past when Caribbean distillers would macerate fresh pineapple in high-proof sugar cane spirit, thereby adding an extra dimension of delicious fruitiness to the rum. Based on all natural pineapple extracts sourced from South America, the fruit is harvested at peak ripeness and the juice extracted by pressing. The unfermented juice is then stripped of some of its water content to create a complex pineapple extract. Making up the blend are aged & unaged Jamaican pot-still rums from Hampden Estate and Worthy Park, three year old Barbados rum from Foursquare Distillery and some young column-still rums from both Trinidad and Guyana. The blend is then infused with the pineapple extract and allowed to rest for several weeks giving the sugar cane flavours time to mingle with fruity layers of juicy pineapple, all while maintaining elements of the rum.

  The upshot is that this is not your usual kind of flavoured rum. It’s bold, it’s funky with loads of Caribbean personality.

  Tasting note: Glossy copper colour. Aromatically, an essence of pineapple pudding captured in a silky rum base. Taste wise, it's a little confected. But more husk than ripe pulp at the finish and the overall authenticity of flavour counters the sugary rush. Try it with ginger beer, in a Daiquiri or a Pineapple Sour. 45% Alc./Vol.

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  Amrut Peated Cask Strength Indian Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

  Bangalore, INDIA

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  ABV: 62.8%

  Established in 1948 by Radhakrishna N Jagdale under the initial name of Amrut Laboratories (a company which produced various alcoholic beverages for the Indian armed forces as well as the general market during the 50's and 60's, namely rum and brandy.)

  The company was later passed on in 1976 to Radhakrishnas son, Neelakant Jagdale who initiated the production of malt whisky during the 1980's. At that time, whisky production in India was constituted by vague and permissive laws which saw almost 90% of the product consisting of molasses. Blended malt styles often contained as little as 4% actual malt whisky.

  Over the years, Amrut turned this approach on its head, intent on creating a world class whisky that would compete with the likes of whisky from Scotland, and ironically with guidance from the Scots, they came to perfect the process. Award winning malts, such as the highly acclaimed ‘Amrut Fusion’ are the result.

  The distillery itself is situated in Bangalore, India, 3000 ft above sea level with the water and barley being sourced from the Himalayan Mountains. Though the maturation takes place high up above the city, the warmer, tropical climate matures Amrut spirits far more quickly than in Scotland. Most Amrut whiskies are reportedly less than 6 years old. Along with award winning whiskies, the distillery also produces brandy, rum, vodka and gin.

  Amrut peated malt is made with barley peated and malted in Scotland, but distilled in Bangalore and aged in a combination of new and old American oak barrels. This version packs a punch at full strength. A little water will go a long way in taming this beast. Not for the faint hearted!

  Tasting Notes... Pale gold colour. The high spirit prickles the nostrils. Powerful aromatics include damp earth, terracotta, biscuit, manuka honey and lanolin. In the mouth, achingly intense spices compete with off dry, earthy peat; some burnt toffee apple sweetness enters, but the intense spices are relentless to the point of being mouth numbing. As the spice gradually subsides, kippery, Fishermen’s Friend flavours complete what is a stupendous whisky experience by any measure; ultimately invigorating, though the spice might be too much for those with an aversion to factor 5 curries. The careful addition of water would improve the overall balance, unfortunately our sample was too small to permit experimentation. 62.8%

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  92 Points - Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2011

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  Planteray (formerly Plantation) Stiggins Fancy Pineapple Rum (700ml)

  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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  ABV: 40%

  A pineapple-infused libation built on Plantation's Original Dark and 3-star white rums. Aromas of fresh-sliced pineapple take centre stage maintaining excellent clarity and lift even after ample air contact. Medium-bodied, with upfront ripe pineapple, the finish adds gentle acidity achieving an impressive sweet/dry balance. Hints of dried banana and golden syrup evoke rum in the aftertaste, but the keynote throughout is pineapple, pineapple and pineapple - in the best possible way. Use it as a base for tropical cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... not an artificially flavored alcoholic beverage; it's infused with real pineapple rinds. It's a nuanced, delightful sipper, with Trinidad's Plantation Original Dark and Plantation Three Star White as its base spirits, and Queen Victoria pineapples infused therein...Their infusion method, however, is rather modern. The rinds (where essential oils reside) of Queen Victoria pineapples—widely considered the best—are infused with the white and dark rum (separately) for three weeks. The white rum concoction then gets distilled in pot stills, and is married with the dark rum infusion in barrels for three months. The result is entirely tropical, with pronounced pineapple flavor accenting the spiciness of the rum. However, it's not fruity in the way that overly sugary fruit-based cocktails are. It's far more dynamic and of the utmost quality. - David Graver, Cool Hunting

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• Malfy G.Q.D.I. Originale Gin (700ml)

  ITALY

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  ABV: 41%

  While the other Malfy Gins showcase varieties of Italian citrus (lemon, grapefruit and blood orange), 'Originale' offers a more traditional gin profile. The keynote here is wild Italian juniper along with five other botanicals combined with Monviso mountain water extracted at the village of Crissolo. Established in 1906, the family run distillery is in Moncalieri, just outside the city of Torino - an area famed for its fine wines and spirits. Carlo, his wife Piera and their children Rita and Valter run the show. Beppe Ronco and Denis Muni are the Master Distillers. Their label even has its own 'quality control' stamp: "G.Q.D.I." stands for 'Gin di QUALITÀ DISTILLATO in Italia' - a guarantee of quality and origin. 41% Alc./Vol.

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  Vickers Gin (700ml)

  Geelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 37%

  Having been imported from London in the 1930s, Vickers has been produced under license in Geelong since the 40s, to this day "inspired" by the original recipe.
  
  The English word 'gin' is derived from the French word 'genievre', meaning juniper, the original herb used by the ancient distillers to make their medicines. It must still be the most prominent flavour in gin under EC regulations. London Dry gin is a style of gin and not a geographical description. The term 'dry' is a reference from the old days when the most popular gin was 'Old Tom', which was sweetened with sugar and glycerine. Dry gin was so named to distinguish it from the sweet version.
  
  Tasting note: Crystal clear. An initial whiff of dried juniper, lemon peel and pine needle is followed by sweet, caramel like scents. Neither fresh nor distinctive as gin should be. Palate is faintly fruity in a blanco tequila kind of way and on the sweeter side with hints of marshmallow and little juniper to speak of. Warm, spicy mouthfeel. Meek citrus and juniper are followed by a peppery, citrus and pine needle aftertaste. With so many wonderful gins now available, it's a wonder why anyone would bother with this. 37% Alc./Vol.

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  Regal Rogue Daring Dry Australian Vermouth (500ml)

  New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 18%

  Led by savoury and light salty notes creating a umami finish, 'Daring Dry' marries organic Sauvignon Blanc with native Anise Myrtle, Quandong and Native Thyme and follows with white pepper, gentian, olive leaf and juniper giving this an earthy, salty and very herbaceous character. At 25gms sugar per litre, this is classified as an 'Extra Dry' style. Try pairing it with caper berries, olives, pickles, cucumber, thyme, oregano or sage.

  2015 batch tasted... Produced from Sauvignon Blanc. Brilliant pale straw gold. Impressive aromatic lift; drops a notch in the second pass offering scents of lemon cordial, thyme, sweet oregano and grapefruit-like notes. Clean and dry with delicate flavours of sage, lime juice / semi-ripe grapes; Finish adds grapefruit and turmeric-like notes with the gently bitter herbal qualities carrying the fade. 18% Alc./Vol.

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• Vedrenne Creme de Myrtille (Blueberry) Liqueur (700ml)

  Burgundy, FRANCE

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  ABV: 15%

  Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-coloured berries from a genus that also includes cranberries and bilberries. Species in the section Cyanococcus are the most common fruits sold as "blueberries" and are native to North America.

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

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  Alto del Carmen 35 Alto Especial Pisco (750ml)

  CHILE

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  ABV: 35%

  Chilean Pisco is a distillate mainly of grapes from the Moscatel family, which are grown primarily in the semi-arid "little North" zone of Chile. Chile claims Pisco as its own, protecting its quality through strict adherence to regulations which permit production and processing only in the administrative regions of Coquimbo and Atacama.

  Alto del Carmen is produced just outside of Vicuna in the beautiful Elqui Valley. This example is made from hand harvested muscat grapes, distilled in copper pot stills then rested in American oak barrels. Expect an easy-drinking, lightly fruity Pisco that's endlessly mixable. 35% Alc./Vol.

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• 1998 Best's Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz

  Great Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $350. 00

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  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  The Thomson Family Shiraz is produced from Henry Best’s original 1867 Shiraz plantings, and is only produced in exceptional years with yields typically at less than two tonnes per acre.

  Tasted early 2001: Outstanding opaque purple, crimson mauve colour. Magnificent nose with intense aroma of vanilla, violets, spice and blackberries, followed by hints of marzipan and liquorice. This is a rare sniff, that finds the aromas resting high in the temples and staying there. On the palate, the flavours are totally mouthfilling, refined elegant and concentrated, with a remarkable degree of persistence. Flavours of black pepper, vanilla and confectionery are seamlessly welded together and enwrapped by velvet smooth tannins. This is a very special taste experience. Perfect balance, with a profoundly long aftertaste, lasting over 5 minutes.

  PLEASE NOTE: While we do everything possible to ensure back vintage wines are of the finest provenance, OLD WINES ARE NOT GUARANTEED IN ANY WAY. Be aware that flavour profiles can change dramatically in older wines. If you are unsure that you will enjoy the flavours that come with older wines, we recommend you don't buy them. "I don't like it" does not qualify for a refund.
  

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  Warenghem Distillery Armorik Classic Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

  Brittany, FRANCE

  $109. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  Warenghem distillery is located in Lannion in the north of Brittany. Originally the company produced a herbal elixir (still available today) then moved on to fruit liqueurs. They began making blended whiskeys in 1987 and then tackled the single malt category in 1998, an unusual move. It has paid off in spades as they've won several awards in a short time. The cornerstone of the range, Armorik Classic, brings together the best from the warehouse in a marriage of sherry and bourbon casks of different ages. Non chill filtered.

  Tasting note: Pale straw gold. Pure and attractive scents of gobstopper, marshmallow and sweet malt. Aeration adds a whiff of pepper. Seamlessly integrates flavours of cocoa, lightly peppered malt and sooty peat followed by hints of beeswax, dried banana and almond biscotti in the finish. Outstanding purity and poise. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Armorik is made by Distilleries Warenghem in the Brittany region of Northern France and you expect something gutsy and rugged. This is nothing of the sort, though the relatively high strength and the fact that it's non-chill filtered ensure plenty of taste, including a scattering of spices that tickle and tingle the palate at the finish. Before then, though, the key flavors are vanilla, honeyed cereal, overripe melon, and banana. Delightful. 84 points - www.maltadvocate.com, (Winter 2011) Reviewed by: Dominic Roskrow

  ...the oak is confident enough to go head to head with the big barley: complex, lively stuff; attrctive, gristy sweetness. Subtle oils spread the barley intensity. Dries towards a powdery vanilla. Quietly sophisticated malt. 88 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2014

  "An extremely well-made, if young, spirit. One to watch." - David Broom, whiskymag.com

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  Galliano L'Autentico Liqueur (700ml)

  ITALY

  $79. 99

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  ABV: 42.3%

  Galliano, properly known as 'Liquore Galliano L'Autentico', is a sweet herbal liqueur created by Italian distiller and brandy producer Arturo Vaccari of Tuscany in 1896. Vaccari named it after the “impossibly handsome war hero” Major Giuseppe Galliano, a member of the Italian Expeditionary Corps in the Italian-Abyssinian conflict of 1895-6, as a tribute to his heroic stand at the fort of Enda Jesus where he held out for forty four days before being ordered to surrender. The liqueurs vivid golden yellow colour, currently derived from Tartrazine was used to depict the Californian Gold Rush; and more importantly, reminded the numerous Italian prospectors of home.

  The distillation process is much like that use to create fine perfume. Forty herbs, roots, flowers and other botanicals, including key ingredients like vanilla and anise comprise the recipe. Seven infusions, seven distillations, two blending stages and a six month marrying period are involved in the production.
  Standard stock for any serious bar.

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• John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum Syrup (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $49. 99

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  $599.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 11%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Falernum is a Caribbean sweet syrup, usually comprised of almond, ginger, cloves, lime, and sometimes vanilla or allspice. This alcoholic syrup was made famous by John D. Taylor on the Island of Barbados in 1890, and is considered far and wide to be one of the truest to flavour Falernums on the market.

  Experiment in an array of tropical cocktails for the summer months ahead.

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