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Dooleys Toffee Liqueur (700ml)

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

ABV: 17%

Closure: Screw Cap

An infusion of Premium Vodka and real toffee caramel, Dooley's Toffee liqueur is the only one of its kind in the market. Flavours of caramel / toffee, chocolate, cream and vanilla, make for satisfying after-dinner drink.
Dooleys can be used in a variety of ways including an array of cocktails, traditionally on the rocks or in a toffee cheesecake!
Give this one a try next time your looking to replace that bottle of Baileys!

No tasting notes available...

Recipe: Milky Way Martini

75ml Dooley's Toffee Liqueur
30ml Mozart Chocolate Liqueur
15ml Vodka
Shake well over ice and strain into chilled glass
Recipe: Dooley's Toffee Liqueur Cheesecake
Ingredients:
15 chocolate chocolate biscuits crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 packages cream cheese
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup Dooleys toffee liqueur
4 eggs 1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 package Heath Bar crunch bits
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Grease a 20cm springform pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix biscuits with melted butter. Press onto bottom of springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Blend in Dooley's, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. Pour filling into crust.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. Sprinkle Health Bar crunch on top and press into sides of cake. Drizzle some extra Dooley's lightly over top! Chill in refrigerator until hard.

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Yeni Raki Liqueur (700ml)

TURKEY
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

A grape and aniseed base Turkish specialty, that tastes more-or-less like a strong ouzo. Followers of this liqueur swear otherwise, claiming it to possess somewhat different properties than ouzo, and are happy to pay the slightly higher price it demands. 45% Alc./Vol.

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Buller Wines Calliope Rare Rutherglen Muscat (500ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Screw Cap

Notes from Bullers... All you would expect in a 100/100 Perfect Parker wine. Deeply concentrated on the palate with a long distinguished finish. The complex nose is reminiscent of aromatic raisined fruit whilst the palate is concentrated to give a perfect finish to this exceptional world class wine. 18% Alc./Vol.

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Antinori Tignanello Grappa (500ml)

Tuscany, ITALY
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 42%

Tignanello is a famous Italian red table wine produced from a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. It broke new ground in Tuscany during the mid 1970’s and early 1980’s being first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first modern styled red wine blended with non-traditional varieties like Cabernet, and one of the first red wines in Chianti not to use white grapes. Tignanello's grappa is produced from the pomace of its namesake.

Tasting note: Clear, brilliant silvery appearance. Perfumed aromas are waxy (candlewax, crayons), then spicy, fruity notes emerge, in particular raisin and plum. Becomes more bread and pastry like with aeration. A soft light entry builds into a mouthfilling, spicy profile that’s medium to full bodied, dryish, with spicy dried fruits (especially plum). Finishes dry, light and oily. Aftertaste of sultana followed by a faint cocoa fade. 42% Alc./Vol.

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The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Perth, SCOTLAND
$62. 99
Bottle
$755.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Blended and bottled by the Gloag family, whose business was founded in 1800. The Famous Grouse is testimony to the unsurpassed blending experience of six generations of this family, which accounts for the consistent quality and smooth character of the blend. Like so many early whisky companies, Matthew Gloag & Son Ltd., has its origins in the early 19th century, when the founder established himself as a grocer and wine merchant in Perth. Matthew Gloag bought malt whiskies from distilleries around Scotland and built up a reputation for his cellars.

Finest malt whiskies, such as The Macallan and Highland Park, are married with exceptional grain whiskies for an unusually long period in fully seasoned oak casks to create the Famous Grouse blend. The product takes its name from the Red Grouse, a native wild game bird of Scotland.

Other reviews…Remains sexy, elegant and refined with a stunning opening on the palate. But can’t help feeling that caramel has recently replaced some of the crisper notes, especially on the finish.
83 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2006.

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La Canellese Vermut di Torino Vermouth (750ml)

ITALY
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Vermut di Torino follows the oldest tradition of “La Canellese”, keeping to an original recipe. Its melange of selected Italian white wines, sugar and top quality alcohol, enriched by a selection of 30 aromatic plants including absinthe, Alpine and Roman wormwood, licorice, orange, allspice and nutmeg makes for a vermouth to be enjoyed on the rocks, garnished with an orange twist. 16% Alc./Vol.

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2015 Chateau Haut-Bailly

Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Based in Pessac-Leognan on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, Chateau Haut-Bailly has 30 hectares under vine planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. As it is only recently that the wines have truly excelled, with knock out wines in 2005/2009/2010 & 2015, they are one of the best values in Bordeaux, but also one of the hardest to find.
Other Reviews…..
Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Haut-Bailly offers up a tantalizingly savory nose of smoked meats, chargrill, tapenade, unsmoked cigars and black truffles with a core of black currants, black cherries and wild blueberries plus wafts of iron ore and bouquet garni. Medium to full-bodied, very firm and yet wonderfully plush with a powerful core of fruit—this vintage is truly an iron fist in a velvet glove. The finish goes on and on with persistent earthy/minerally notes and savory/sweet fruit. Although it is tempting and indeed delicious right now, the wine still possesses many restrained layers and should handsomely reward the patient. Drink 2024-2050.
97+ Points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (Feb 2019)
The 2015 Haut Bailly was first tasted at the Farr Vintners tasting, although I felt that this bottle did not show as well. Another at the Vinous Icons event in New York is more representative. Vibrant red berry fruit intermixes with blueberry and cassis on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied and retains a bit of puppy fat. Rich for the vintage, yet very well balanced, it delivers lovely black truffle and tobacco notes on the finish. This is very fine, but it needs further age in bottle. Drink 2028-2048.
95 Points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Feb 2025)
This is an incredible young red with precision and focus that is second to almost none. Full body with a ultra-fine tannin drive that is seamless as it is endless. It ends with such power. Try in 2024 but already impressive to taste.
98 Points
James Suckling (Jan 2018)
Reminding me of the 2009, the 2015 Château Haut-Bailly has a riper, sunny, sexy style that nevertheless stays nicely grounded and elegant, with ample classic Haut-Bailly character. Sweet crème de cassis, smoked tobacco, loads of spicy, loamy earth, and cedar pencil, full-bodied richness, ripe, velvety tannins, and flawless balance all characterize this incredible wine. It actually already offers pleasure today given its texture, balance, and purity, but it’s going to evolve for 30+ years. Drink 2023-2054.
98 points
Jeb Dunnuck (Oct 2023)
The aromatic complexity of this wine strikes you from the very first moment - this has got to be one of the greatest Haut Baillys I have ever tasted. The 2015 has a touch of Petit Verdot for the first time (not including the mixed fruit from the century-old grapevines that Haut Bailly always uses), from three year old vines. This has a balance and grip that lifts from underneath the fruit, with incredibly precise tannins. Slate, pencil lead and curls of tobacco lead the persistent waves of flavour coming at you, expressing a lightness than deceives you until you feel the layers begin to deftly build up over the course of the tasting. This is utterly delicious, showing all the complexity that you expect from a great wine, together with the supreme confidence that they don't need to trick you with a push of oak (they use 50% new barrels). Drink 2023-2040.
98 points
Jane Anson - Decanter (Dec 2017)

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The Macallan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - circa 1990s bottling

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$1999. 00
Bottle
$23988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

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

A rare 100% Sherry matured Macallan, imported by Remy Australia Ltd so it should be a late 80s or early 90s bottling. The deep colour is quite spectacular.
N.B. One only to sell. 43% Alc./Vol.

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1980 Castarede Bas Armagnac (500ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Tasting note: Bottled in 2019. Topaz. Fine and feminine on the nose; cedary oak then enticing scents of pecans, honey, plums / prunes, raisin slice and light pepper... sweeter notes of vanilla, sticky date and old muscat develop after five minutes in the glass. Silky and elegant with an attractive thread of dried fruits and baking spices carried by super fine tannins. Light rancio. Good length. Feminine and quite finessed. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Galway Pipe 12 Year Old Grand Tawny

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$35. 99
Bottle
$431.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Notes sourced from Southern Cross Wines.

Galway Pipe is named after Governor Sir Henry Galway, governor of South Australia from 1914 - 1920. Governor Galway was a frequent visitor to the Yalumba winery and on each visit he would conduct a tasting of the finest 'pipes' (500 litre Barrels) of port. Whichever pipe was most to his liking was inscribed with "Galway's Pipe" and the particular blend was used exclusively at Governor House.The many components of Galway Pipe have an average age of 12 years - the same average age the port has had since Galway's day. On the palate the wine has a high level of sweetness complemented by a relatively low pH and therefore a good level of fresh acidity. This results in a wine that has pronounced aged character but maintains a freshness and a long dry finish - avoiding any cloying character. Quality brandy spirit has added to the complexity on the palate and the wine has a high level of sweetness. 18.5% alcohol volume.

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Brookies Byron Slow Gin (700ml)

New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 26%

A welcome (albeit limited) addition to the Brookies range, is this "Slow" gin, in the style of English sloe. The point of difference here is that Davidson Plums are used instead of sloe berries. Considered a bush delicacy, the plum is indigenous to the Byron region and is packed with vitamins and minerals.The plums are steeped in Brookie’s Gin for several months. The maceration is diluted to 26% ABV with Mount Warning spring water.
Tasting note: Brilliant copper. Attractive, medium dry aromas suggesting quince paste, plum jam and raisins over muted juniper and white pepper. A juicy-yet-dry, pleasantly tart, plum and red berry flavoured gin with trace pepper in the finish. Delicious Summer sipping, but would be even better at a higher ABV. Keep it simple with soda or just ice. 26% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... While 'slow' gin is not an official gin category, this lovely gin cordial pays homage to the much-loved 'sloe' gin style. In a nod to the style's distinctive plum flavours, Brookie's Slow utilises Davidson Plums to recreate the style. The plums themselves, native to the Byron and the surrounding area, are fruits naturally low in residual sugars, making them tarter than a typical plum. The months-long steeping process, coupled with the lower sugar content, means that while the gin develops the concentrated fruit flavour, it doesn't overwhelm the gin itself. Rhubarb and an earthy hibiscus are encapsulated in this gin. There is also a subtle note of strawberry, minty eucalyptuses, and the underlying dry gin base. 88 points - Jess Clayfield, James Hallidays Australian Wine Companion 2025

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Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

County Cork, IRELAND
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

"This is mastery of American oak! " - whiskyadvocate.com
If you're seriously into Irish, this should be near the top of your list of five whiskeys to try before you die. It's essentially the pot still component of the Midleton Very Rare blend. First released in 2011, second generation Master Distiller Barry Crockett did the initial cask selections which were 15 to 25 years old, generally first fill bourbon plus a smaller portion of virgin oak. Going by the reviews, we'd expect that formula has been more-or-less retained in this beautifully presented tribute to Crockett. A limited release of around 2,500 bottles per year, since its inception, this has consistently received some of the highest praise in the Irish category. Supply is always erratic. Don't miss it this time around. Bottled without chill filtration.
Other reviews... Though of the many samples of Pot Still I looked at with Barry Walsh, I don't remember any coming from bourbon that had this degree of fruitiness. Murray method style of tasting essential here to maximise sweetness, as the sugars are key to this easily underrated Irish. 96.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...This is mastery of American oak! Polished wood, cinnamon cereals, dry spices of pepper, allspice, and paprika, and a riot of mostly overripe fruit: custard apple, mango, brown banana, baked apricot dessert, and fresh fig. Caramel, date slices, treacle, and cracker bread flavors are bathed in feisty pot still spices and fleeting green apple, before a lush, rich sweetness of banoffee pie, vanilla, and cinnamon descends. The finish is seemingly eternal. 95 points
Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2018 - whiskyadvocate.com

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Don Julio Reposado 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$126. 99
Bottle
$1523.88 Dozen

ABV: 38%

Closure: Cork

Don Julio Tequila is named after its founder, Don Julio Gonzalez Estrada, one of Mexico's most renowned premium tequila makers. His 100% Agave Tequilas have been produced in the same way since 1942 and continue to be Don Julio's passion and masterwork. Double distilled and aged for eight months in oak, Don Julio Reposado is now available in Australia along with the highly rated 'Blanco'.
Other reviews... The understated bouquet keeps unfolding with time in the glass with evolving dill and caramel scents. The palate entry is mild, moderately vanilla-like and semisweet; the midpalate is long, biscuity sweet and only slightly dill-like. Pickle brine surfaces in the set finish. 38% Alc./Vol. 90-95 points - wineenthusiast.com
Other reviews... Pale silvery golden amber color. Creamy custard, caramelized roasted pecans, and sweet brown spice aromas. A round, satiny entry leads to a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to full body of dried pineapple, flan, charred nuts, white pepper and spice flavors. Finishes with a powdered sugar, whipped cream, and talc fade. A delicate and sweet style for sipping on the rocks or cocktails. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATED: 90 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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Angostura 1919 Deluxe Aged Blend Premium Gold Rum (700ml)

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
$86. 99
Bottle
$1043.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

By the turn of the century Angostura had ventured into the rum market, at first just in bottling bulk rum from other distillers. After years of intensive research into fermentation and distillation processes, the Company installed a state-of-the-art distillery in 1945 heralding its entry into the production of rum on a major scale. By the end of 1960, the Company had extended distribution of its products to over 140 countries across the world, becoming well known internationally for its high quality rums in addition to the now world famous Angostura aromatic bitters. This is a marvelous anejo (aged) rum made from a blend of light and heavy molasses-based rums aged in charred American oak bourbon barrels. Angostura 1919 rum possesses a rich, golden-amber hue with excellent clarity. The rum exudes a complex bouquet brimming over with aromas of cocoa, molasses, caramel and vanilla. It is remarkably soft and well rounded as the rum glides over the plate without a hint of harshness or biting edge. Within moments it opens up, revealing a generous and long-lasting array of toasty flavours.

Tasting note: Pale gold with pale straw hue. The moderately aromatic nose delivers a complex sniff with very ripe banana, brown sugar and honeycomb first evident followed by some heavier undertones of molasses, dark chocolate and liquorice strap. Luxurious palate entry kicks off a silky, off dry flavour wave of spice, boiled lollies, honeycomb and toasty oak. Superb balance. Long, subtle aftertaste of vanilla bean, dates and mocha.

Other reviews... Rich old gold color. Sweet caramel, vanilla, coconut cream pie and mild phenolic aromas. A soft round entry leads to an off-dry medium-bodied palate with caramel, dark roasted nuts, peppery spice, and smoky flavors. Finishes with a long, sweet , toffee, nut, and brown spice fade with a deft touch of smoky woodiness. A smooth, elegant, lightly-styled sipping rum. 40% Alc./Vol.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATED: 91 points (Exceptional) - www.tastings.com

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Baitz Triple Sec Liqueur (500ml)

Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

ABV: 26%

Oranges, the exotic fruit that forms the basis of all Triple Sec, were originally from the Indies and China. The crusades introduced them to Europe from Palestine via Portugal. The original orange “curacao” was made with fruit from the Island of Curacao. However, the term now embraces a wide variety of liqueurs made from oranges and other produce as well. Amsterdam Curacaos are perhaps the most famous and highly regarded. (The Bols company comes to mind.)Water white and highly rectified, White Curacao Triple Sec is created using only the peel of the orange, soaking it in water followed by distillation and rectification. The Baitz White Curacao is a finely balanced citrus liqueur with a spicy background. The aroma is of bitter orange, while the flavour is full and juicy but drier than its orange counterpart. Baitz White Curacao has an alcohol content of 26%.

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St. Agnes V.S. Brandy (700ml)

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$48. 99
Bottle
$587.88 Dozen

ABV: 37%

Labels often refer to noteworthy historical figures to reflect one or another aspect of their product. In this case, St.Agnes was a young girl of great riches and beauty who denying all her suitors, suffered martyrdom for the Christian faith. She was put to death by sword in 303 a.d. and is the patron saint of purity. But how does all this relate to a bottle of brandy? It's the Saint's ‘pure, clean perfection’, that the makers, Angoves, strive to emulate in this product. First distilled in South Australia in 1925 and in continuous production since, it’s longevity in the market place is testimony to the brandy's quality and value.

Other reviews... This is a richly coloured, medium bodied brandy. The nose shows a range of spirit fractions from the higher aromatic to the lower heart fractions. The palate is spirity with good depth and complexity. Maturation in traditional oak barrels has imparted soft, slightly sweet oak after-flavours that complement the full flavoured palate. Most notably, this brandy is delicately clean and dry, whilst retaining a complexity that ensures it can be enjoyed neat or over ice. 37% Alc/Vol
- notes partially sourced from Angoves.

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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 12 Year Old Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. This one, in particular, has some rough panels. Actual product not pictured.
The 12 year old blended malt sourced from two of Nikka's distilleries, Yoichi and Miyagikyo, named after the company's founder, Masataka Taketsuru. An NAS (no age statement) Taketsuru bottling has recently been released (2016) in Australia at an increased price.
Other reviews... “At last!” they cry. Anchor Distilling is bringing in whiskies from Nikka. I taunted you with the first of the initial brace in 2010, the exemplary Yoichi 15 year old (a hefty 95 points). The second is the firm’s vatted malt, Taketsuru 12 year old. A mix of Yoichi and Miyagikyo distillates, it is the latter which is to the fore here: a honey-laden mix of cut flowers, persimmon, vanilla, and apple. More are on their way. 81 points
- www.maltadvocate.com (Vol. 22, #1) Reviewed by: Dave Broom
...the nose may be mollassed, sticky treacle pudding, but it spices up on the palate.
84 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2014

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Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$104. 99
Bottle
$1259.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

"Easily by far the truest Bowmore I have tasted in a long while with myriad complexity. Even going back a quarter of a century, the malt at this age rarely showed such relaxed elegance." - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
Other reviews… A great introduction to Bowmore's single malts, and one of the best 12 year old single malt scotches around. The nose offers tropical fruit, sweet smoke, a hint of brine, new leather, and floral notes. Peaches, honey, vanilla, and more full-on smoke on the rounded palate. Brine, cocoa powder, citrus fruits, and fading woodsmoke in the finish. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com
"...far more representative of Islay and the old distillery style. Easily, by far, the truest Bowmore I have tasted in a long while, with myriad complexity... Most enjoyable. 91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2019
Nose: Emphatic burnt grass. Peaty. Soft smokiness. Palate: Fragrant smokiness seems to waft against an oily, earthy, background. Some seaweed. Some sherry. Finish: Not only is the smokiness sustained all the way through, it surges in the finish. Lots of salt, too. Comment: Glad to see a Bowmore with an age rather than a brand-name. 8.5/10 - whiskymag.com
The unabashedly briny opening bouquet is all peat, sea salt and salted focaccia; time in the glass serves to bring out a refined Sherry scent. In the mouth, it’s lean, surprisingly sweet and acutely resiny. Ends pine-like, resiny, moderately salty, fruity (yellow fruit, like yellow plum or banana) and semisweet. 85-89 points - wineenthusiast.com
San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold award 2018

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White Oak Eigashima Tokinoka Blended Japanese Whisky (500ml) - 40%

Akashi, JAPAN
$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Apart from familiar names like Suntory or Nikka, there are less known distilleries now hitting our shores, and just as worthy of consideration. Perhaps the least known of Japan’s whisky producers is White Oak, but it has a legitimate claim to be the country’s oldest with a license to make whisky granted in 1919 — four years before Yamazaki was built. It's located in the city of Akashi in Hyogo Prefecture, west of Kobe, facing the Seto Inland Sea. The distillery was founded by Eigashima Shuzo in 1888 to produce sake. Eigashima Shuzo obtained a license to manufacture whisky in 1919, but it was when the company moved to their current facilities in 1984 that White Oak Distillery was born.
White Oak’s whisky stills are only in operation for one month every year and so their production is very small. It's unclear whether this is a mixture of single malts only or whether grain whisky is also included in Tokinoka, (an intriguing word that translates as "fragrance of time" in Japanese). Beautifully packaged. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Plymouth Navy Strength Gin (700ml)

Plymouth, UNITED KINGDOM
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 57%

The first documented modern Martini recipe actually specified Plymouth Gin. It appeared in 1896 in 'Stuart's Fancy Drinks & How to Mix them.' Plymouth has since gained a popular following, becoming a favourite of such 20th century figures as Franklin D.Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Alfred Hitchcock and Ian Fleming.
Plymouth Gin owes its distinctive taste to a blend of ingredients that avoid the use of too much juniper or bitter botanicals, thus giving it a remarkably smooth, integrated palate. Water from the nearby hills of Dartmoor is sourced for its crystal clear purity. The result is a lighter bodied style with fabulous intensity and well balanced botanical flavours.
Plymouth Navy Strength is a new bold and vibrant version of the original classic. Ideal for powerfully flavoured Gin based cocktails. 57% Alc./Vol. No tasting notes available.

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Pampero Blanco (White) Rum (700ml)

VENEZUELA
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 37.5%

Few people will be aware that as well as being home to the famous rum based medicinal bitters, Angostura, Venezuela makes a number of well-respected barrel-aged golden and dark rums. Local producers say the combination of tropical humidity and cool winds that bathe Venezuela's sugar-cane fields helps to age the rum faster than in other countries. As José Mandry, president of the Venezuelan Alcohols Chamber that groups most of the country's rum makers says, 'Venezuela is a blessed land situated at the north of South America where the winds don't tear us up but gently rock us, and gently rock our rums.' The change in temperature from day to night stimulates interaction between the alcohol distilled from cane juice and the barrels, enhancing the taste.
Produced at the Licorero del Centro distillery in Caracas, Pampero Blanco is crafted using three stills (Column, Kettle Batch and Copper Pot) giving the Rum Master a mixture of light, heavy and semi-heavy spirits to work with. Blended and aged for around two years in x-Scotch whisky casks then charcoal filtered to remove the colour before bottling, the result is a rum where the flavours are delicate yet confident enough to mix with others, be it in a rum & coke or as a “supporting actor” in a cocktail, such as the classic Mojito.
Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021
4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com

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The Bitter Truth Violet Liqueur (500ml)

GERMANY
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 22%

Founded in 2006 by German bartenders Stephan Berg and Alexander Hauck, The Bitter Truth Company were one of the first to revive a wide range of classic cocktail bitters on the retail market for modern day mixers. Today they produce a range in excess of ten flavourings, along with the occasional special batch release - their 'Dried Fruit Bitters' special release was commissioned to partake in the "World's most expensive cocktail" served in Dubai.

Today the company enjoy worldwide distribution for what was once a hobby craft, and are considered among the best for true flavourings as evidenced by the accolades attributed to them.

Missing from the market for many years, Crème de Violette is finally making a resurgence allowing for faithful recreations of classic cocktails such as the 'Aviation' and 'Blue Moon'. The Bitter Truth Crème de Violette is made using wild violet blossoms grown in the Alps, macerated in the finest grain alcohol. While the colour is a deep, intense purple, the liqueur is quite elegant showing delicate and fresh violet aromas.

Other reviews... The dense color is hypnotic: an impressively deep, dark, inky violet blue. Luckily, the flavor is less intense. Instead, it’s sweet and light bodied, with a distinctive violet flavor that pulls back before it becomes too perfumy or overpowering, with a delicate, clean finish. Overall, an excellent pick for floral-tinged cocktails, like an aviation. 93 points -wineenthusiast.com

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Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)

Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Whether you know one or are one, every Old Parr deserves a blend as good as this! In Jim Murray's words, "blending Parr excellence!"

Usually available at Duty Free stores only, Old Parr is named after Tom Parr (pictured on the label), once reputed to be the oldest man in England. Launched in 1909, the brand later found success in export markets such as Japan, Mexico and South America where it was easily identified in its distinctive dimpled and rounded square bottle. The basis of the blend today is Cragganmore, however Glendullan has also been a major component since World War II.

Tasting note: Deep gold / bright copper penny colour. An attractive mix of cocoa, vanilla and breakfast fruit toast with exposure drawing out a fruit'n'nut chocolate aspect. Concentrated for the genre, with a spicy backbone that includes muesli, dried grass and light stewed fruit flavours, ending honeyed yet fresh, grainy, peppery and with excellent length. Quite richly styled. Gets better each time you taste it.40% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Perhaps on about the fourth or fifth mouthfeel, the penny drops that this is not only exceptionally good whisky; it is blending Parr excellence. 91.5 points- Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016

Golden amber color. Aromas of honeyed nut toast and cereal with a soft, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body with a vanilla toffee and pepper finish. A very pleasant, easy-going blend. International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
87 points (Highly Recommended) - www.tastings.com

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Francois Voyer Napoleon Grande Champagne Cognac (700ml)

Cognac, FRANCE
$169. 99
Bottle
$2039.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

In our experience of tasting wines and spirits from all corners of the world, there are some common lessons to be learnt. Firstly, big name brands do not necessarily translate into better quality. Many of our most exciting discoveries have come from producers that take an understated approach to marketing, letting the quality of the product sell itself. Which is why we search far and wide to find the best examples rather than waiting for the latest 'hot' reviews or distributor catalogues. We attempt to taste anything and everything where possible, regardless of price or pedigree - which is why when we discover a hidden 'gem' we're all the more excited.
Secondly, we've observed that the best outcomes are achieved when experienced people are growing grapes in the best terroir. Similarly, when it comes to fine spirit production, maturation in high quality oak is paramount. Pioneering research into the processes of spirit maturation has been taking place in Scotland for some time. Following a recent meeting with Glenmorangie & Ardbeg's Head of Distilling and Whisky Creation, Dr Bill Lumsden, we learned that Glenmorangie use only first and second fill barrels. After the second fill, the barrels are sold off to other distilleries, intent on cutting costs, or broken down to be used as planters. Lumsden attributes the 'bright and fresh' characteristics in his whiskies - regardless of age, to this staunch but costly practice.
Another famous whisky example; Glenlivet 12 Year Old, in which a less obsessive approach to oak selection yields a spirit that seems 'muted' or even dull, by comparison the Glenlivet Nadurra 16 Year Old which is matured in first-fill casks and despite being four years older than the twelve is remarkably bright, fresh and lively.
By now you must be wondering how all of this relates to Cognac. The Cognac of Francois Voyer is produced on the Voyer family's estate, planted to just 28 hectares, located inbetween Verrières and Ambleville, in Cognac's best appellation, Grande Champagne. Not surprisingly, given the quality of the company's fifteen year old expression, maturation has taken place in top quality, new Limousin French oak casks. It presents a lifted nose, revealing dried flowers, ripe peach above mixed peel and marmalade, hints of cigar box and spice and follows with full bodied flavours of fresh ripe stone fruits over a strong spicy background with hints of creamy vanilla and toasted almond emerging. Luscious and ripe, yet retains a degree of focus thanks to a sense of fine dry tannin and fresh acidity, not dissimilar to that experienced in a well balanced wine - again, a direct relationship with the land on which the grapes are grown. The aftertaste is very soft, smooth and creamy, showing flavours of ripe peach and toasted almond. Wonderful cognac. "Napoleon" is comparable to XO , meaning the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend needs to have aged for at least 10 years in oak barrels. The origin of this unofficial age designation goes back to the French Emperor Napoleon and the Cognac House Courvoisier. 40.0% Alc./Vol.

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Green Fairy Absinth (Absinthe) 500ml

CZECH REPUBLIC
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Closure: Cork

Absinthe (or Absinth) is an alcoholic drink made with the pounded leaves and flowering tops of one species of wormwood plant (Artemisia absinthium) together with other herbs such as angelica root, fennel, nettles, parsley, balm, sweet flag root and hyssop. Emerald green in colour and usually very bitter, Abisinthe is traditionally poured over a perforated spoonful of sugar into a glass of water – or vice versa. The drink then turns into an opaque white as the essential oils precipitate out of the alcoholic solution.

Tasting note: Pale turquoise colour with a water like hue. A flat, straightforward nose reveals mild aromas of spearmint confectionary and issues a tingling sensation within the nostrils. A trace of eucalypt is evident. Very concentrated, hot and prickly mouth feel covers the tongue with flavours of semi-sweet spearmint confectionary. Simple and one dimensional, the palate drys the mouth quickly leaving a green peppercorn like flavour. Short, spicy, drying, mint aftertaste with the tingling sensation persisting longer than the flavours. A very basic Absinthe. 40% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Neon blue/green color; excellent purity. Opening inhalations encounter industrial alcohol aromas with bits and pieces of cardboard-like flavorings and nothing really botanical, meaning woodsy, root-like, or herbal; the second whiffs following additional time in the glass does turn up a few hints of things like mint and leaves, but not enough to be viable in a crowded field. Entry is gooey, syrupy, meagerly botantical, and a waste of my time; midpalate is industrial, absinthe-by-the-numbers, and poor. This producer doesn’t have the vaguest clue of what absinthe is or how it should smell, feel, and taste. Clueless.
Spirit Journal 2009 Rating: Not Recommended - spiritjournal.com

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

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$260. 00
Bottle
$3120.00 Dozen

ABV: 58%

Previously tasted 2014: [N.B. this note refers to the "Small Cask Aged Limited Release Sherry Cask". Batch styles will vary without notice]. Very deep, polished copper / mahogany appearance. A quality brandy like sniff with an intense bouquet of dried apricot and fig followed by a delightful array of sweet spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla) Exposure teases out dried grass and hints of mixed grain and woodshed. A terrific nose. Amazing balance is evident from the creamy entry, following through with delicious gently bittersweet cocoa, date and honeyed cereal flavours. Lozenge and vanilla reverberate with surprising length. What a whisky! A hedonistic effort from Larks that will take you by surprise. 58% Alc/Vol. 96 points

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2004 Penfolds Grange

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$999. 00
Bottle
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ABV: 14.3%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2004 vintage was outstanding in Barossa, McLaren Vale, and Magill, the regions where the grapes were sourced for the marvelous 2004 Grange. It contains 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged for 16 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it displays a superb nose of wood smoke, Asian spices, incense, game, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Medium to full-bodied, satin textured, with deeply layered, succulent blackberry, plum, and chocolate flavors, it has the structure and complexity to merit extended cellaring of a decade and more. The winery estimates a drinking curve of 2016 to 2050; I'd be a bit more conservative on the long end of the range. It will ultimately be seen as one of the great vintages of Grange.
99 points
Jay S Miller - The Wine Advocate

Saturated purple-crimson colour; has an amazing depth to the bouquet, oak and black fruits already seamlessly woven; the longer you spend inhaling the aromas, the more you learn about the wine within, in much the same way as a Grand Cru red burgundy. The palate delivers all that the bouquet promises, and then some; it has absolutely perfect proportions to the river of flavours running through blackberry, Satsuma plum, licorice and spice; the tannins are quite active, but totally balanced and ripe. Cork.
98 points
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion

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Pure Scot Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

SCOTLAND
$89. 99
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ABV: 40%

A brand produced by the Bladnoch Distillery in the lowlands, launched to celebrate their 200th anniversary. Bright gold. Moderate scents of vanilla, clove and light fruit cake. Second pass suggests stewed fruits. Light'n'easy in the mouth with pleasant mocha and muesli-like flavours rounded out by a soft flurry of spice. Ends drying, brisk and woody with subtle grains in the aftertaste. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The main dresser should be Bladnoch but there is also some Islay and some Speyside, as well as some grain whisky. Let's hope this baby is Bladnoch-driven, and not just some kind of anonymous blandola (going a bit too far once more, S.) Colour: gold. Nose: it's malty, it's cakey, it is pleasantly waxy (beeswax), it's got a little wood smoke, some earl grey tea, lillies, honeysuckle, touches of earth… Well, imagine all blends would be like this! Couldn't the industry pull this off? Mouth: huge success despite the low strength. Same flavours as on the nose, plus more citrus, perhaps from Bladnoch's malt. This is a perfect blend – you don't even feel the grain whiskies. We're not far from Johnnie Walker's Blue Label, to tell you the truth. Exactly. Finish: perfect fresh and honeyed finish, with this lovely citrusy signature in the end. Comments: surprised and impressed, I am, which wasn't the case when I tried an earlier version leisurely. Did they change the recipe? Not my business of course, but I would also do a version at +/-46% vol. 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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Goslings Black Seal 151 Proof Rum (700ml)

BERMUDA
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ABV: 75.5%

A family business for over two centuries, Gosling's was founded in 1806 by James Gosling and is Bermuda's oldest business house and largest exporter of locally made product. Originally called 'Old Rum', the company's flagship 'Black Seal Rum' was not sold by the bottle until after World War One, when it was packaged in Champagne bottles (the most widely available bottle at the time) and sealed with black wax, hence the name which has stuck. Over the years, Black Seal Rum has become synonymous with the Bermuda region - it is an essential ingredient in the local fish chowder, adds the island flavour to the 'Bermuda Rum Swizzle', as well as being the tempest in Bermuda's favorite cocktail, the 'Dark 'n Stormy'.
Goslings currently produce rums at three different proofs. Despite the 75.5% of Gosling's Black Seal 151, this is remarkably smooth.
Other reviews... Don't be afraid of the 151 on the label. This is actually a delicious sipper, with the same chocolate and port wine flavors as its 80 proof sibling. It also works wonders in Zombies and Jet Pilots. - rumratings.com

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Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Navy Strength Rum (700ml)

JAMAICA
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ABV: 57%

"Top pick for tiki and tropical drinks, this practically begs for lime juice. " - wineenthusiast.com
A mix of heavy Wedderburn and medium bodied Plummer pot-still distillates, aged for up to 3 years and bottled at a potent strength. The Smith & Cross brand is steeped in tradition, both in terms of history and character. The name goes back to 1788, referencing an English trading company that was importing vast quantities of rum and sugar from Jamaica to the UK. The rum itself is described as "old fashioned", pre-dating the trend for sweetened styles that's so prevalent today. Hampden Estate's stills are famous for delivering funky notes like caramelised banana, tropical fruit and a complexing earthiness. Their rums are typically absent of chill filtration, excess dilution or added sugar. Hence, this is what you might call 'old-school' rum. It's exotic flavour profile and punchy strength have made it a bartender's favourite for Tiki cocktails, but you can also showcase its high esters in a classic Daiquiri or Mai Tai. The Kingston Negroni is a contemporary alternative, where Smith & Cross' baking spice notes mingle with red vermouth, while the rum's sweet molasses is balanced by the gentian-forward red bitters. In a similar vein, stir Cocchi Vermouth di Torino with Smith & Cross, a little maraschino and orange bitters and you have a Martinez with a genuine reggae beat!
Other reviews... A top pick for tiki and tropical drinks, this practically begs for lime juice. Scented with warm honey notes, the palate shows lots of brown sugar and spice, plus an enticingly untamed, funky finish (the fabled hogo). Since it’s “navy strength,” you might not want to sip it straight up—the producer wisely recommends exploring the profile first in a daiquiri—though it’s smooth and interesting enough if you want to try. - 95 points - wineenthusiast.com
...Smith & Cross is definitely not the sweeter newer style of rum which have been more prevalent since the 50’s and 60’s. It is no Ron Zacapa or Diplomatico. It is a million miles away from that. It is in many ways like Ronseal – it does exactly what it say on the tin (bottle). Smith & Cross make no allusions or false claims about their product. As a rum to recommend it's a difficult one you either like dunder heavy Jamaican rum or you don’t! I’ve had around 100ml of the stuff during this review and I can certainly feel it! The ABV obviously attributes to this! This is a good rum – well made and constructed and has no pretences about being anything other than an old fashioned hard hitting Jamaican pot still. It might well go great with a bit Ting – jammin! 4 Stars - thefatrumpirate.com

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Nikka Coffey Gin (700ml)

JAPAN
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ABV: 47%

Nikka made a bold move when they released their range of Coffey distilled whiskies,(Coffey grain 2012, followed by a Coffey-distilled 100% malt whisky two years later). Now they're extending the line into new categories with the launch of a new gin and vodka, both based on their Coffey distillate.
While Nikka have a long history of distilling white spirits for the local market, it was only in 2014 that Chief Blender, Tadashi Sakuma, created the first prototype of “Coffey” gin, following a trend in Japanese spirits producers who were moving into the category. Nikka's version is produced with eleven botanicals, including yuzu, sansho pepper, kabosu, amanatsu, and shequasar, a native citrus. Other botanicals include juniper, angelica, coriander, lemon peel, orange peel, and apple juice. It's also bottled at a higher than normal ABV of 47% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... 4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com

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Ramazzotti Amaro Digestif Liqueur (700ml)

Milan, ITALY
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ABV: 30%

Closure: Screw Cap

An Italian Herbal liqueur, Ramazzotti is classed as a medium style amaro, meaning bitter.
The style indicates a balance of bitter, sweet and citrus elements with the alcoholic content varying around 30%. Made from a blend of roots, herbs, orange peel and anise, serve this traditional liqueur straight, on the rocks, or soda twist for a great summer drink.

Note: Label may vary based on stock and it might say Ausano, Felsina or Fratelli Ramazzotti. Product is no different.

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Edradour Dougie MacLean's Caledonia Selection 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
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ABV: 46%

"...rather rich but unexpectedly refreshing for Edradour. One of the good ones, I like it. " - whiskyfun.com
Originally released in 1997 as a US exclusive, this special bottling was initially matured in Bourbon casks for approximately five years followed by an extended period in oloroso sherry casks. Described by the boys at Edradour as "an old fashioned whisky for those looking for how it used to be made", the aim here has been to retain maximum flavour for your buck. The story goes MacLean was visiting Edradour and helped select the first cask for bottling. Clearly, Maclean has talents besides songwriting as this has been an ongoing success. Named after his famous tune, "Caledonia", Maclean reflects on his choice, adding, “I wrote Caledonia, in 1977 on a beach in Brittany, France, when I was genuinely homesick for Scotland. My life has always been based in Perthshire. For me, the location of Edradour, with its neat cluster of whitewashed buildings, traditional equipment and employment of ancient methods of making single malt whisky, combined with its state of the art bottling facility, typify Caledonia.”
The first thing that attracts you to this whisky is its natural deep topaz colour which makes it look older than its age statement. Then there's the intense medley of dried fruits on the nose that's like Christmas cake with a touch of ginger bread in later passes. The theme continues in a rich and textural mouthfeel with juicy raisin, spiced stewed fruits and warming cinnamon heat. The finish is vivacious more than sweet, developing spicy oak and late fruitiness of a dark chocolate kind. These bottlings are reported to vary from batch to batch. All said, this one comes across as a well poised, buxom beauty from a squeaky clean sherry cask. 46% Alc./Vol. Non-chill-filtered.
Other reviews... about as thick as it gets. Nose this and fruit is soon dripping off your proboscis...the lingering oils confirm a wide cut has been made those dozen years back...Gosh, hold onto your hats, this is some ride! 91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016
[circa 2009 bottling]...Colour: full gold. Nose: sometimes some Edradours are difficult because of their, say unusual profile, but sometimes that profile can be an asset, especially when it’s not too obvious. Yes, talking about that kind of soapiness that, in fact, isn’t really soapy, rather ‘bizarrely leathery’ if you see what I mean. Anyway, it’s well here in this Caledonia but blended with several very nice aromas such as chestnut honey, cured ham (Jabugo, really) and just touches of camphor that go very well with the whole. Also some flinty notes and just wee whiffs of gunpowder. Mouth: I think this one’s got all the good sides of Edradour. Marrons glacés, orange cake, marmalade, some leather and chlorophyll (gums), hints of kummel and cardamom, grapefruits… Nice profile, probably cleaner than usual. Liquorice allsorts. Pleasant, creamy mouth feel. Finish: rather long, coating, a tad jammier now. Chocolate-dipped orange zests. Comments: rather rich but unexpectedly refreshing for Edradour. One of the good ones, I like it. 83 points - whiskyfun.com
[circa 2022 bottling]...I added a touch of water to this dram and it seemed to mellow out some of the spice, turning it more silky smooth. Butterscotch and pecans develop more with that added dash of water, but I’d be careful in adding too much here. Overall this is a delicious and chewy whisky. It packs so much flavour, so much that one or two drams would be enough. A great dessert whisky. It’s nicely complex and delivers on value. I’d happily pay the retail for this bottle and restock when this inevitably gets polished off. A touch on the dirty side palate wise, which is right up my street. Not as dirty as say a Mortlach, but a welcoming surprise as it opens up. - dramface.com
Full sherry impact, but contained—not excessive or sappy. Rich, with nutty toffee, pot still rum, a variety of raisins (regular and golden), date, honeyed fruit, polished leather, and a hint of tobacco. Good resinous grip on the finish to balance the sweetness. The flavors are nicely integrated. 87 points - whiskyadvocate.com (Summer 2010) Reviewed by: John Hansell

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Plantation 3 Stars White Rum (700ml)

Caribbean,
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Bottle
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ABV: 41.2%

"Smooth but with a kick, this is a premium white rum with lots of cocktail versatility." - drinkhacker.com
A combination of rums from Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica - hence the name '3 stars'. Some of the rums are unaged, others aged 3 and 12 years, blended and filtered back to clear before being bottled by the French Cognac house, Pierre Ferrand. Light to moderate aromatics yield notes of unripe banana, green olive and peppercorn, becoming more subdued and waxy with aeration. Starts off light and easy in the mouth but crescendos enough by mid palate to gain a point in concentration. Almost a fine grappa-like profile with subtle fruity / unripe banana flavours leading into a mildly creamy, waxy, grassy finish. Concludes pleasantly spicy, crisp and precise. Not the driest on the market but one of the best. 41.2% Alc./Vol.
Alexandre Gabriel, proprietor of Cognac Ferrand, comments, “…Our desire was to develop a rum that shows character, elegance, complexity and a great finish – the ideal rum for cocktails … beginning with a 3-year aged Trinidad rum, carbon filtered to maintain its white colour and to remove the heavier tannins while preserving the aromatics developed and refined by aging. Un-aged rums from Barbados and Jamaica are blended, along with a 12 year old rum from Jamaica. The Jamaican rum is an expensive ingredient but key to the taste of the overall blend. Trinidad brings elegance and refinement, Barbados brings character and aromatics with fruit notes without being too heavy and Jamaican brings the funk, the touch that makes it a complete product.”
Other reviews... Look for sweet, candied citrus-peel aromas and flavors, enlivened with white pepper and fresh ginger. 94 points - wineenthusiast.com
...This rum is extremely sugar-forward, a monstrously sweet rum that leaves delicacy behind. Big tropical notes — mango and especially banana — hit you after the raw sugar cane fades, and that old Jamaican rum, pot-distilled for sure, brings a touch of hoary funk to the finish. Some citrus notes laced throughout. Smooth but with a kick, this is a premium white rum with lots of cocktail versatility. - drinkhacker.com

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The GlenAllachie 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
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Bottle
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ABV: 46%

"...sherry that behaves itself...there’s no denying it’s very well-crafted. " - whiskyfun.com
As a blender for over forty years, the warehouses are where Billy Walker really comes in to his own. Working with casks dating back to the 1970s, he's created an updated expression of the pinnacle core range offering, marked by a new presentation and a slightly different oak regime: x-bourbon maturation followed by a lengthy spell in oloroso casks. Despite that, it's hardly a sherry bomb, however the style here is more settled and integrated than the younger bottlings, and just gets better and better with time in the glass. A delicious rush of fruity malt (dried pear, apple, vanilla) comes rounded off by crisp oak and orange zest; the balance is outstanding, making this easily the most accessible and elegant whisky in the current line up. That said, if you prefer your Glenallachie on the wild side, stick with the cask strength or even the 12YO. Leave this for the grown ups. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... [2024 tasting] The nose is bright and vibrant with tangerine peels, summer red berries, and oak spices, adding fruitcake and marzipan fruits as it opens up. The lightness of touch on the palate shows its quality, with a core of orange and berry fruits, then a layer of dark chocolate grows to take center stage, supported by crystallized ginger and tangy, slightly bitter marmalade flavors, then waves of dark chocolate on the finish. (600 bottles for the U.S.). 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com
"Rich caramel and toffee mingle with sour dark cherries and almonds, leading to a lighter, fruitier palate where apple pie and creamy toffee unfold. The experience closes with a long, lifted finish marked by marzipan, cinnamon, and butterscotch." 98 points - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2026
[c.2024 tasting] ...The label proudly states it’s ‘overflowing with their signature heather honey charm’, which does sound a bit Highland Park-esque, doesn’t it? We weren’t particularly fond of the ‘previous new 18’ about six years ago, but as DJT would say, some stuff must have been fixed, very much so. Colour: dark amber with reddish hues. Nose: prune juice, plum wine, figs, milk chocolate, PX sherry, molasses, peonies, jasmine, and spearmint. That said, it’s far from heavy or overbearing. Mouth: absolutely nothing like that former 18-year-old. We do quickly arrive at notes of aged wood, deeply steeped black tea, rocket leaves, and dark tobacco. There is a drying quality, but it stays within pleasant bounds. Hints of cold espresso. Finish: sherry that behaves itself, alongside orange marmalade with pepper, cinnamon, and ginger. Comments: not my favourite of the range so far, but there’s no denying it’s very well-crafted. It has a touch of that old M style, just before FO arrived, if that rings a bell. About twenty-five years ago. 86 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from The GlenAllachie... Nose: Fresh vanilla, toffee, butterscotch and spices. Taste: Raisins, marzipan, heather and honey, with rich notes of dark cherries, spices and subtle hints of dark chocolate. 46% Alc./Vol.

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Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
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ABV: 40%

Whilst many Australian whisky enthusiasts are familiar with the traditional sherried bottlings from Aberlour distillery, many parts of Europe are privy to its more curious variants which combine whiskies derived from both sherry and bourbon casks, varying in proportion. We have sourced a small quantity of these relatively unknown expressions just to showcase what this distillery capable of.

Other Reviews... Fruitier, sweeter, and more straightforward than the new 16 year old. Ripe tangerine, orchard fruit, and caramel apples, all on a bed of nutty toffee. Underlying notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, with a dusting of dark chocolate. After the sweetness fades away, there’s lingering spice and oak resin on the finish. A good alternative to Macallan 12 year old or Glenfarclas 12 year old.
84 points. John Hansell - whiskyadvocate.com

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Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

Hokkaido, JAPAN
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ABV: 45%

Back in 2015, Nikka announced they were discontinuing their age statement and No Age Statement (NAS) releases for the Yoichi and Miyagikyo labels and consolidating them into two new bottlings. These whiskies have now arrived in Australia. Two NAS versions that differ slightly to the previous versions now represent the entire portfolio. It was yet another move that triggered a buying rush. Reports have it that Tokyo is now pretty much out of age statement Japanese whiskies, unless you visit bars or auction houses.

Nikka's reasons for the radical new strategy are now familiar. They simply have no old stocks to sell.
Decades ago, both local and world demand for Japanese malts was low, so few barrels were being laid down for extended periods.

Stefan Van Eycken, writing for www.nonjatta.com explains "...there were years, at both Yoichi and Miyagikyo distillery, when the barrels laid down for maturation could be counted on the fingers of one hand. The ‘stock shortage’ is not an excuse or a PR stunt – it’s very real. Sources within Nikka have said that it is ‘likely’ that age-statement single malts will be brought back in 5 or 6 years’ time. No official statement to that effect has been made for the simple reason that doing so – in Japan – would be interpreted as a promise (which could come back to haunt them in 6 years’ time)."

The dropping of age statements doesn't always translate into a drop in quality. Early reviews for both new releases have been very positive. Evidently, Chief blender Tadashi Sakuma has risen to the challenge of creating a great assemblage from a restricted inventory.

Other reviews... Yoichi age statements are gone for now, but if the whisky stays this good, I can live with that. Black earthy peat, smoldering fires, a turned-out pocket of briny seashells, whole lime, lemon twist, sugared orange, ground ginger, and licorice. Silky smooth, with light, fruity sweetness developing into tangy Spangles, kiwi, and lime juice. The smoky peat is the weft woven through the fruit structure’s warp. The finish is insanely long: menthol, peat, and leather.
92 points - whiskyadvocate.com. Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Winter 2016)

Gamboge/flax/chardonnay color; unblemished clarity. In the first nosing passes I pick up all sorts of malty scents, from nougat to candied almond to malted milk balls to milk chocolate to maple; secondary whiffs after more aeration discover salted butter, lightly smoked, toasty aromas that are basically dry, but also nicely rounded and supple. Entry is savory, bittersweet, grainy, toasted bread-like, nutty; midpalate features a medium full texture that caresses the palate while the dry-leaning flavor profile highlights the malty grain and wood resins, especially the tannic acid which dries out the flavor so that by the finish it’s squeaky clean and tight. A really tasty, well-made malt.
Highly Recommended - spiritjournal.com

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Connemara 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)

County Louth, IRELAND
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ABV: 40%

Since Cooley Distillery resurrected the traditional Irish custom of peating, their Connemara label has gone from strength to strength. This 12 year old is a perfect introduction to the style. Muted and mildly fruity aromas yield attractive grape / cantaloupe / pear notes followed by hints of dried grass, grains and vanilla. The flavours seem to float over the tongue, such is the initial sensation of lightness. Fresh and delicate, a subtle fruitiness repeats, building moderate concentration with a kippery note towards the finish. The peat never really asserts itself and the aftertaste is somewhat fleeting (we're told the smokiness can vary from batch to batch). Regardless, this seduces with its soft touch. American oak matured. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The nose, with its beautiful orange, fruity lilt, puts the shy smoke in the shade. 85.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...Connemara’s wild west coast landscape is a world away from this peated whiskey’s production at Cooley Distillery on Ireland’s east coast. Greater smoke than Original; lemon and fresh cream translate into lemon lozenges and sherbet, with tangy tropical fruits and well-balanced smoke lasting throughout the finish. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2017
A rugged, undeniably peaty whiskey, with lots of smoke offset by undertones of vanilla and faint butterscotch. 89 points - wineenthusiast.com
...The 12-year maturation has largely broken down the smoke, but also eliminated the off-flavors. I find it much more pleasing than the original NAS, even if the smoke is only subliminal. - whiskybase.com

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Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva Solera 23 Rum (700ml)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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ABV: 40%

The Matusalem Rum company was started by the Camp brothers in 1872 as a family affair. The "new" Cuban rum rapidly caught on in the world's markets. In the early 1940's the company experienced a period of tremendous growth and by the 1950's it had already captured 50% of the Cuban market, making it the leading rum sold in Cuba. Today, descendents of the founders produce Ron Matusalem in the Dominican Republic. The brand “Matusalem” was named after the Biblical Patriarch, Methuselah who was said to have lived for 969 years, so symbolising the patient ageing and old world craftsmenship used to give Ron Matusalem Rum its exceptional flavour. The key to Matusalems’s Gran Reserva rum’s complexity is the Solera aging process where various mature rums are carefully blended together.

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Makers Mark 101 Proof Bourbon Whisky (1000ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
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ABV: 50.5%

"101 really shines. It’s bigger, bolder, and more robust." - breakingbourbon.com
Famous as a one-trick-pony, the last decade has seen Maker's Mark expand beyond the single whisky that defined the brand. It shocked the industry when a cask strength version debuted in 2014. Now here's another bombshell: First released for Travel Retail, then as a distillery exclusive in mid 2019. Besides a few select Kentucky retailers, global retail markets have been left dry. Using the same mash bill as standard Maker's, 101 showcases the bolder side of the Kentucky standard. Master Distiller, Rob Samuels explains, "The front-of-the-tongue, delicious bourbon flavour is still there thanks to our soft red winter wheat. It’s just richer and more intense at a higher proof." The boys at breakingbourbon.com compared 101 to the cask strength and standard Makers in a line up, summing up their observations below.
The bouquet is brimming with buzzing spices before aromas of corn chips, roasted peanuts, vanilla fudge and sponge cake come to the fore. Further air contact adds oak shavings, light apple mint and hints of sarsaparilla. Beefy delivery where lots of toasted cereal notes mingle with sweeter vanilla and corn. The finish is deep and oily, carried by a second rush of spirit heat and wood spice. Lingering dark chocolate and sweet oak add solid length. You really know you're drinking Bourbon here, but the balance at high ABV remains impressive. A booming Maker's that grabs you with its punch. The bigger bourbon flavours stand up well to melting ice and other ingredients. This will be great in cocktails. 50.5% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Maker’s 101 really shines. It’s bigger, bolder, and more robust. This is also how I described Cask Strength in my initial review years ago. Most surprisingly, Maker’s 101 tastes more potent compared to my 113.5 proof Cask Strength. Both being new bottles, the 101 proof is noticeably hotter, drier, and less sweet than the Cask Strength. How this black magic is accomplished is anyone’s guess. Joking aside, Maker’s 101 reminds me a lot of Old Weller Antique’s characteristics. It also features a potency I don’t often associate with Maker’s Mark. In contrast, the Cask Strength wears its wheated mashbill on its sleeve much more so than the Maker’s 101. While still potent at times, the Cask Strength tastes sweeter overall with more caramel and butterscotch coming through. 50.5% Alc./Vol. - breakingbourbon.com

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Warenghem Distillery Armorik Double Maturation Single Malt French Whisky (700ml)

Brittany, FRANCE
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ABV: 46%

Tasting note: Brilliant amber / polished copper colour. Nutty and fruity overtones with hints of unripe cantaloupe amid the wood. Everything seems to be in similar measure; Difficult to pin down. Firm and peppery with almost crunchy, grainy malt ; drying oak to finish plus understated, sooty peat and a touch of vapo-rub. Moderate length. Skillfully balanced and more complex than first impressions suggest. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Armorik has been making whisky for more than twelve years; it's growing in confidence, and the quality is improving. There's peat in the malt here, and it gives the whisky a feisty and earthy quality. The spirit is matured first in Armorik oak barrels and then transferred to sherry. Sherry and peat is a tough trick to pull off and this just about gets away with it, with coastal brine and lemon rubbing up against wood smoke, barley, and honey. 81 points
- maltadvocate.com, (Winter 2011) Reviewed by: Dominic Roskrow

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Tobermory 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Isle of Mull, SCOTLAND
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ABV: 46.3%

Tobermory closed in 2017 for two years for an equipment upgrade. When work was finally finished, the distillery released this new flagship 12-year-old. Replacing the legendary 10, the new Tober' was welcomed by the whisky community as a big step up from 'old school' Tober', that could sometimes be a bit 'dirty' and polarising. This is not a sherry bomb and certainly nothing as extreme or smokey as its alter-ego, 'Ledaig'. Created to be more cohesive and self-confident while remaining at the same price as its younger predecessor, it offers the perfect introduction to the island's style: Smooth and rounded, sweet, but also dry, with orange and citrus notes on the nose and rich oak followed by sweet orange and creamy caramel flavours over hints of spice. Some reports have it that this retains a subtly briney / salty edge, too. Welcome back Tobermory! Matured in first fill American oak and x Bourbon casks. 46.3% Alc./vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... Nose: Quite earthy with a hint of sweet malt and vanilla custard, but also some orange zest. Just a tinge of copper coins and plenty of minerality. Finally a whiff of honey and subtle stone fruits. Taste: Nice barley notes accompanied by pretty vibrant citrus flavours, quickly followed by a hit of oak shavings and spices — this is were the virgin oak makes its presence known. The whisky becomes slightly herbal and vegetal after. Finish: Herbal, spicy and drying. Medium in length. Rather rich and pretty well put together, this Tobermory is a wonderful introduction to the distillery. Less dirty than I’ve known Tobermory to be in the past, but that’s probably a good thing for me. - wordsofwhisky.com
Gold - Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under - 2022 International Spirits Challenge
"...I’m 66 and the first time I drank whiskey was a tour of the Mull distillery this summer. It converted me to drinking whiskey and my wife tried it and is converted too, what have you done Tobermory distillery!!" - Tobermory customer review.

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Ardmore Legacy Lightly Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
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ABV: 40%

Legacy was introduced in 2014 as a replacement for Ardmore Traditional. The combination of 80% peated and 20% unpeated malt promises a medium bodied Speysider with smoky, spicy edge.
Tasting note: Gold / pale straw hue. Pedestrian aromas include tea biscuits, light vanilla and haystack. A featherweight entry leads into a medium bodied, grassy, grainy mid palate. Finish is woody, thin, grippy and medium long followed by a moderate aftertaste. The peat is barely discernible. No-thrills entry level malt. Best with a little water. 40% Alc./Vol.
Founded in 1898, Ardmore have an unshakable belief in traditional distilling methods and insist that their Traditional Cask bottling uses the aromatic smoke from natural, Highland peat fires to dry their malted barley. The high cost of this procedure has meant that Ardmore is now the only Highland distillery that still routinely fully ‘peats’ its standard malt. Traditional methods also extend to the maturation. Casks for Ardmore's standard bottling for example, are double matured, first in the more usual oak barrels and then in much smaller ‘quarter casks’, delivering a unique integration of flavours. In common use in the 19th century, quarter casks have also become too costly for most distillers to employ today (The system has been used to spectacular success at Laphroaig).

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Angel's Envy Rye Whiskey (750ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
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ABV: 50%

"If whiskey could be a dessert, this would be it." - breakingbourbon.com
Small volumes of this sought after American Rye continue to trickle into the country. The super-high rye content combined with up to 18 months finishing in x-Plantation Barbados rum casks makes it all the more exotic. The mashbill will sound familiar to rye completionists - 95% rye and 5% malted barley - the signature blend you’ll find in ryes from Bulleit, Dickel, and just about everyone else in the business who’s sourcing whiskey from Indiana. It's also well known that Angel's Envy have a reputation for trail blazing and innovation. This edition is no exception. Master Distiller, Lincoln Henderson's artful barrelling turns what might have been just another six year old into something quite special. Bottled at 100 proof for extra punch, you'll find it different to almost every other rye on the market.
Other reviews... The folks at Angel’s Envy once again push the envelope... Vibrant, spicy rye notes (cinnamon and mint) are tamed by rich maple syrup, graham cracker crust, nutty toffee, candy floss, subtle tropical fruit, and creamy vanilla. Warm, spicy, rummy finish. This is a mood whiskey—not one I would drink every day—but the flavors marry nicely and the sweetness tames this high-testosterone rye whiskey. Bonus points for uniqueness. Editor's Choice. 90 points - John Hansell (Summer 2013) - whiskyadvocate.com
...This honey-hued rye has a remarkable aroma, melding cookie dough, hazelnut and marzipan. The same luscious flavors show up on the palate, rich and sweet, leading into a confected finish of Nutella sprinkled with nutmeg and cinnamon. The sugar-and-spice effect is due to 18 months finishing time in casks that first held Cognac, then Caribbean rum. 94 points - wineenthusiast.com
...That spin in rum casks really does a number on what would likely otherwise be a perfectly drinkable yet undistinguished rye. It starts with a nose of intense baking spices — gingerbread, cinnamon, and coconut notes. The body has more where that came from. Sip and you’ll get chewy vanilla caramels, banana, marshmallow, and just the barest hints of spicy rye grains on the back end. It’s very sweet, but not overpowering, a good balance of the more dessert-like flavors you’ll find in both rum and whiskey. It’s a bit hot for drinking straight, but seasoned whiskey enthusiasts won’t mind. A splash of water cools things down but doesn’t dull the flavor... I’m really enjoying it neat as an after dinner sipper, but wouldn’t dream of trying to put it in a Manhattan. - drinkhacker.com

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Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
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ABV: 45%

"One soaring, beautiful eagle." - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
We first tasted Eagle Rare in 2006 when it was labelled 'Single Barrel'. As of 2019, that changed to a multi-barrel blend with a ten year old age statement. It remains a standout value - an American whiskey with the unusual credentials of maintaining a reputation for exceptional quality while being relatively easy to come by. The profile confirms a #1 Mashbill from Buffalo Trace, which is reported to be low rye (10% or less), yielding notes of caramel, new charred oak, liquorice bullets, cocoa and peppermint rock lollies plus cinnamon in support. The complexity grows with time. Re-tasted from a 20ml sample, it's lean on entry, but fills out beautifully into a medium-bodied, chewy whiskey with muted rye spices before vanilla and Bounty Bar flood the finish, the sugars checked by balancing oak and more creamy vanillas. Ever reliable and better than many Bourbons at twice its price, Eagle Rare remains hard to beat. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... One soaring, beautiful eagle. 95.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021
...Rich amber color. Sweet dried orange peel, spicy honey, coconut fruit, and a touch of shellac. A fresh, smooth entry leads to an off-dry, rich full-bodied palate with even toffee, macerated cherry, nut, and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a sweet spicy fade of dried fruits, vanilla and oak. Great balance and vitality. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal 92 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com
...Right from the start, this whiskey shows itself as fresh, balanced, and restrained. Aromas of citrus and apple kick things off, with plenty of rye-driven baking spice filling in the cracks. There’s plenty of vanilla and caramel in the mix, too — all hallmarks of well-aged (but not overly old) bourbon. The palate is lightly sweet and soothing — almost soft, despite its 45% abv — with butterscotch and caramel apple notes dominant. A very light oak influence pervades, though again this feels restrained and well-integrated with the rest of the experience. The finish folds in a note of chocolate banana cream, and concludes on a rolling, lingering, and lightly fruity note with plenty of baking spice in the mix. Soothing and lush, it’s one of my favorite bourbons that also happens to be very easily obtainable. - drinkhacker.com
... Nose: leathery and honied...Taste: at first sweet corn, then a gradual build up of spices…long, lots of vanilla threading through…just one of those effortlessly brilliant whiskeys that seem to get it right without trying… 94 points - Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2006.

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Lagavulin 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Travel Exclusive

Islay, SCOTLAND
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ABV: 43%

"extremely impressive, and especially for the price... The whole thing screams charm, confidence and charisma!" - whiskyfun.com
Lagavulin have released several odd age statements including a nine and an eleven year old. This one debuted in mid 2019 at Fèis Ìle (the Islay Festival of Music and Malt) and was subsequently exclusive to travel retail. Matured in x-Bourbon and freshly-charred casks, the former add sweetness while the rejuvenated (STR) casks add spicy, woody notes. Like Caol Ila, youth is a good thing when it comes to Lagavulin. The style here is closer to the cask strength 12 year old than the standard 16, showing a similar 'mineral' dryness. Powerful aromas of seashore, kelp, a little iodine, baked citrus, oatmeal, light vanilla sweetness, cured meats and white pepper follow through with the kind of complexity and length you associate with this distillery: Fresh, peppery and unmistakably maritime, finishing with a dash of creamy vanilla before the aftertaste turns austere and minerally with lingering smoke. Classic, and with decent intensity at 43%. If you follow Islay, it would be be silly to skip it.
Other reviews... A rather cool and, on paper, legitimately good value bottling that seems to have just flown under the radar in recent years. Colour: gold. Nose: feels like a younger version of the 16yo, in a very good way and in a way that, for example, the 8yo does not. Lovely fat peat, dried seaweed, soot and earthy and rooty medicinal notes, a little seawater and a little hessian. Very smart! Mouth: excellent! Jammy, sweet, oily peat, tar extracts, seawater, iodine, sooty smoke, more tar and more of these hessian cloth notes. I also find some cured meats and various notes of herbs, ointments and salty liquorice. In some ways it is also even reminiscent of some old 12 year old Lagas at 43%, which is no mean feat! Finish: good length, very peaty, sooty, salty, tarry and earthy - terrific! Comments: extremely impressive, and especially for the price. I don't do bang for your buck bottles each month on WF, but this would almost certainly qualify. There is something charmingly old school in the use of 43% here, which works extremely well. The whole thing screams charm, confidence and charisma! 88 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from distillery... Backed by an elusive softly fruity tang of bruised pears or mature white wine the top notes are naturally powerfully peaty and fresh-clean, with peat smoke, wood tar and antiseptic cream. Maritime hints that seem to emerge from within them suggest a walk on the beach in a fresh, salty sea breeze, with wafts of sweet seaweed and hemp rope. A drop of water suppresses the fruity notes and introduces the clean, fresh aromas of a mineral oil or a salt water rock pool. Spicy, smoky, warming and drying, with a deep intensity. There’s a pleasingly smoky aftertaste with a warming spiciness, which is calmed by the addition of water.

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Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
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ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Bollinger’s trademark depth and richness are on full show here. A blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier with over 85% of the blend sourced from Grand and Premier crus.
Pours with a fluffy white mousse.The base colour is pale straw with tinges of gold around the edges. Very fine bead with a steady stream of bubbles. The nose exhibits Bollinger’s hallmark richness with pronounced aromas of baked bread, yeast lees and oily toast like characters followed by cashew, almond and citrus notes. Rich, mouthfilling flavours of baked bread, yeast lees, oily toast like characters, citrus and cashew. Creamy textural feel with good freshness on the finish. Long aftertaste of baked bread, oily toast like characters, yeast lees and cashew.
Alc 12%
Other Reviews....
Surely the most underpriced champagne on the market today, yet one of the most complex. The 60/25/15% pinot noir/chardonnay/pinot meunier blend is of scant importance compared with the 400 components with 60% reserves, the oldest 8+ years old. Majestically complex and layered in a jewelled crown of freshness.
96 points
James Halliday's Top 100 2020

This harmonious Champagne is wonderfully vibrant as it dances across the palate, with the satinlike mousse carrying flavors of white cherry, Marcona almond and ground coffee that show accents of candied kumquat, ginger, aromatic verbena and graphite. A streak of racy salinity emerges on mouthwatering finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now through 2025
93 points
Wine Spectator
A rich though youthful golden hue, the NV Champagne Special Cuvée Brut is classic and ripe with lush, rounded, and complex aromas of golden apricot, hazelnut, wet stone, and black cherry. Made with 45% of the wine coming from the 2019 vintage, with 55% reserve wine, it’s full-bodied yet elegant and light on its feet, with a ripe and luxurious feel and just a hint of warmth on the finish. The mousse is refined and rounded. Long on the palate, it's inviting now but will have plenty of life ahead of it if stored property. This exceptional cuvée with its distinctive personality continues to be one of the best entry wines to the range from this house and is a benchmark wine for them.
93 points
Audrey Frick - JebDunnuck.com
Fine bubbles combine nicely with the cooked apples, pie crust and lemon rind. Some biscuit, too. Full body. Layered and creamy with a crisp finish. Always delicious. Drink now.
92 points
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Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva Solera 15 Rum (700ml)

Santiago, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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ABV: 40%

The Matusalem Rum Company was started by the Camp brothers in 1872 as a family affair. The "new" Cuban rum rapidly caught on in the world's markets. In the early 1940s they experienced a period of tremendous growth and by the '50s, Matusalem had already captured half of the Cuban market making it the country's leading brand. After fleeing Cuba during Fidel Castro's regime, descendants of the founders now produce Ron Matusalem in the Dominican Republic. It explains why the style is light and delicate, like most Cuban rums. In fact, it's similar to Havana Club, so if you're looking for an easy sipper, this is the one for you.
Named after the Biblical Patriarch, Methuselah who was said to have lived for 969 years, so symbolising patient ageing and old world craftsmanship, the key to Matusalems’s complexity is a Solera aging process, previously used only in sherry and Spanish brandy making. Matusalem was the first to introduce it to rum making. Variously aged liquids are carefully blended, with the core component averaging 15 years old. French oak casks dominate the cellars.
Other reviews... Brilliant copper hue. A soft nose of toffee and butter. A satiny entry leads to a round, fruity-yet-dry, medium-bodied palate with praline and brown spice notes. Finishes with smooth spicy oak flavors. A finely balanced, very silky, aged rum. 40% Alc./Vol. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal, 95 points (Exceptional) - .tastings.com
...Palate entry is slightly maple-like and more bittersweet than flat-out sweet; the midpalate shows rich molasses and sugar maple tastes. Aftertaste is long, slightly lead pencil-like, bittersweet and elegant. 92 points - wineenthusiast.com
Upon sipping the rum it is smooth and very well blended in that respect. The vanilla I could smell earlier comes through in the flavour along with some smoke and oakiness. The aftertaste is quite spicy and hot. Not in an alcohol burn way but more in a tingle on the tongue and taste buds. As a sipping rum it isn’t the most complex of rums. However, the average price of this rum has to be taken into account... it isn’t in the same price bracket as most complex and rewarding sipping rums. Mixed 50/50 with cola the rum is almost creamy giving a smooth texture to the cola and rum mix. It’s very easy drinking. This is a very well constructed rum. It has a lot of similarities in terms of smoothness to Angostura 1919. Unfortunately much like Angostura 1919 the smoothness seems to sacrifice a little extra complexity in terms of flavour. The rum doesn’t burst with tropical fruit. Its a light smooth easy drinking rum with hints of vanilla and a smokiness in the profile. All in all a good rum at a good price. It doesn’t offer any surprises but for any lover of Cuban/Dominican style rums this is sure to appeal. - thefatrumpirate.com

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