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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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Aberfeldy 16 Year Old Madeira Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A new version of Aberfeldy's 16 year old has been released as part of their duty free exclusive series. This time the famously fruity Speysider has been finished for a year in a combination of Malmsey and Bual Madeira wine casks. Expect soft notes of honey freshened with citrus and delicate tones of baked apples, cinnamon and creamy vanilla. Big one litre format.
Other reviews... The nose is complex and rich with touches of citrus fruits, honey, and muted spices. The spices come alive on the palate with intense notes of cinnamon and allspice complemented nicely by apple cobbler, vanilla, and honey. The finish is long and well-balanced as the cinnamon spiciness fades away gently while lingering apple and honey notes tickle the back of the throat. Excellent!
93 points 40% Alc./Vol. - whiskycast.com, Mark Gillespie January, 2019

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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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2015 Chateau Coutet

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.
Other Reviews....
The 2015 Coutet is pale lemon colored with intense grapefruit, lemon pie and pineapple notes with touches of crushed rocks, honeycomb and lime zest plus a waft of orange blossoms. Rich, opulent and layered with loads of tropical and citrus notes, it has wonderful freshness, finishing long. Drink 2018-2048.
95 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (Sep 01, 2018)
The 2015 Coutet is a little reduced on the nose and lacks the flair of some of its peers. Pinched at the moment - maybe going through a sulky phase? The palate is well balanced and very harmonious, viscous in texture with perfectly matched acidity and fine delineation and precision toward the finish. Once the bouquet awakens this should be a seriously fine Barsac/Sauternes. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. Drink 2022-2050.
95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Jan 2019)
A heavenly dessert wine, the 2015 Château Coutet boasts a huge nose of caramelized citrus, crème brûlée, tangerine, and honeysuckle. With huge richness and sweetness, moderate acidity, a thick, fat mouthfeel and a blockbuster finish, it’s borderline over the top yet holds it together. It will be interesting to see how this evolves, but it’s undeniably gorgeous today. Drink 2018-2038.
96 points
Jeb Dunnuck (Nov 2017)
Rich stone-fruit aromas and a touch of oak, the fruit sumptuous. Very refined and polished, yet lifted and charming. Excellent balance and pungency. Drink 2020-2045.
96 points
Stephen Brook - Decanter (Dec 2019)

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Pure Scot Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

SCOTLAND
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

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
Reduced from $144.99
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

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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Glengoyne Balbaina Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
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$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Like the 'Cuartillo' in Glengoyne's new Travel Retail exclusive series, Balbaína is also named in tribute to a Jerez neighborhood where the barrels were sourced. Matured in first-fill European oak oloroso casks, expect notes of "caramel, dried apple, and cloves". Big one litre format.
Tasting note: Bright copper. Light, but more aromatic depth than the ‘Cuartillo’, accenting dried fruits (prunes, apricots) as well as bitter dark chocolate, orange spice cake and hints of cinnamon. A medium bodied whisky with a burst of sherry in the middle stage, trailed by warming cinnamon, cocoa and fruit spice cake. Lacks momentum but compensates with sheer purity and poise. Eminently drinkable. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... a funny name, a finish in sherry, and a travel retail exclusive. What could (cough, cough) go wrong? No we won’t try to check what Balbaina means, perhaps someone’s first girlfriend? Colour: gold. Nose: well, nothing really wrong here, it’s a classic malty dram, with touches of burnt raisins and cakes, some vanilla, hints of roasted nuts and a spoonful of good marmalade. Nice citrus (pink grapefruit, perhaps?) Mouth: I find it really good, and again, extremely classic, with raisins, dried figs, bananas and pears, a bit of toasted oak, the obligatory walnuts, a mild spiciness that would rather involve cinnamon and cloves this time, and more toasted cake. Pancakes and maple syrup. Finish: quite long, rather toffee-ish and caramely. They seem to have pushed the oak a bit. Comments: all good, I think, one that won’t disappoint air travellers. It’s all-roundness should work well in travel retail indeed. 84 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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Nikka Coffey Gin (700ml)

JAPAN
Reduced from $120.00
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

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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Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
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$274. 99
Bottle
$3299.88 Dozen

ABV: 46.3%

"...only an odd cask has dropped this from being a potential award winner to something that is merely magnificent." - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
Bunnahabhain's unpeated style has gained a reputation as the most gentle single malt produced on an island famed for its massively flavoured whiskies. Water is piped in from from Margadale Springs and the whisky is distilled twice in the distillery's unusual pear-shaped pot stills. We were treated to tiny sample of the 18 year old which offered up hints of furniture wax, light molasses, raisin cake and spice on the nose, with the palate following in a delicious fruit and wood burst. Apple and vanilla round out in a beautifully balanced sweet / dry delivery which also shows some light coastal character. This whisky is more expressive in the mouth. Solely matured in ex-sherry casks stored within the distillery’s sea-facing warehouses. 46.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... (93.5) - n23 A sumptuous amalgam of lightly salted roasted hazelnut shimmering within its own oil. Oloroso bulging with toasted, slightly singed currants, a sliver of kumquat and topped by thick vanilla. Irresistable...t24.5 almost impossible to fault: the oloroso grandly, almost pompously, leads the way, exuding thick, Christmas cake pudding depth; a light muscovado sugar top dressing counters the deeper, lightly salted vanillas which; f22 a very slight sulphury note sullies the tone somewhat, but there is enough rich vanilla and spotted dick for some enjoyable afters; b23 only an odd cask has dropped this from being a potential award winner to something that is merely magnificent... - Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2022
...Last time I tried the 18 – excuse me, the XVIII – that was still a 43%-version. But they’ve upped their game… Colour: pale gold. Nose: ooh, shoe polish! Something that I always enjoy a lot, reminds of both the best Alsatian rieslings and my time as a corporal in the French army (when we still had conscription). So shoe polish, then menthol, then nuts roasted with mint and honey, then a kind of lemony sea breeze. Yes, oysters and lemon, and finally, cigar boxes and sandalwood. Even balsa wood, remember when we were building those wee planes? Mouth: very, very good, they’ve upped their game indeed. Chestnut purée again, carrot cake, walnut wine, tobacco, and guess what, the same pistachios as in the Claxton’s. Some sides remind me of the early official 12s, those were superb. Finish: medium, and just perfect. Chestnut cake with drizzles of lemon juice and pinches of sea salt. Love the maltier and oloroso-ier (hey!?) aftertaste. Comments: I wouldn’t say it’s a surprise, since back in 2009, I had thought the 18 at 43% vol. was worth 88 points. But you’re really worth this one, as they say at L’Oreal’s. 90 points - whiskyfun.com
...Creamier than the 12-bigger too, with broader shoulders and greater depth. Fairly sweet up front, with vanilla-laced malt, chewy toffee, and ripe fruit. Almond fudge and a hint of espresso add intrigue, while dry wood spice on the finish underpins the whisky's characteristic sweetness. Contemplative and complex. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com, (Vol. 15, #2) Reviewed by: John Hansell

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Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Blended Canadian Whisky (1000ml)

CANADA
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$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

Another chance to snap up the World's Best Whisky for 2016 in a one litre format.
The Gimli Distillery situated on the shores of Lake Winnipeg in central Canada is one of the world’s most remote distilleries, as well as being home to the Crown Royal brand. Although Canadian whisky is commonly known as rye, this new CR edition is one of only a handful which is actually made from near 100% rye grain. Most others are distilled from corn or wheat with rye and other flavourings added. Jim Murray gave the Northern Harvest Rye a record-qualifying 97.5 out of 100 points in his 2016 Whisky Bible commenting: “Rye, that most eloquent of grains, not just turning up to charm and enthral but to also take us through a routine which reaches new heights of beauty and complexity. To say this is a masterpiece is barely doing it justice.”
While the whisky was never scheduled for release here, we've managed to secure a small quantity in 1 litre format for Australian whisky lovers. Find out what all the fuss was about!
Tasting note: Brilliant amber gold. Fabulous purity with whiffs of apple/peach tart and fresh-picked mint over vanilla wafer biscuit, pencil shavings, hints of gum and green banana. Crisp and spicy in the mouth. The rye is assertive, oily, dense. An almost brittle mouthfeel. Finish offers buttered ryvita biscuit, vanilla custard, cocoa, pepper and sustained mint freshness. Long, concentrated and beautifully harmonised. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A blend of 95% rye-grain flavoring whisky with a variety of base whiskies. Its big whisky cocktails will tempt mixers into sipping. Very fruity and floral, with prunes, peaches, red apple skins, and bouquets of spring flowers all boosted by vibrant peppery spices on a slightly oaky base. Crown Royal’s signature balsam resin note and hints of vanilla round it out. The long, spicy finish ends with hints of citrus pith. A complex, tightly woven blend. 91 points
- whiskyadvocate.com, (Fall 2015) Reviewed by: Davin de Kergommeaux

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Plantation 3 Stars White Rum (700ml)

Caribbean,
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$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

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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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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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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El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum (700ml)

GUYANA
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ABV: 40%

"...as a general all rounder for a lower price, this one is hard to beat". - the lonecaner.com
A blend of rums from the original Wooden Enmore Coffey still, the original metal Diamond Coffey still, as well as from the Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still. Bright burnished copper colour. Opens with rich aromas of roasted nuts, vanilla bean, cafe creme and raw sugar. A creamy entry is followed by a plush, intense, sticky date, creme caramel extravaganza with lively spices adding depth and vibrancy. Creamy vanilla, liquorice bullet finale. Concludes satisfying, warming, long. Luxe mixing rum at a budget price. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Having written all the above, what would I recommend? Truth to tell, I’d use this as a high end mixer for sure, and if looking for a premium sipper, just go up to the 15, or blow a hundred for the 21. But as a general all rounder for a lower price, this one is hard to beat – it deserves a place on your shelf for all those visitors to your rooms or houses or apartments who want to try something a bit richer than Bacardi, Appleton V/X, Lamb’s or Mount Gay (those standard staples of the young), but don’t want to bust the bank doing it. - thelonecaner.com
Medium depth of gold. Super attractive nose packed with wonderful aromas of Demerara sugar, honey, toffee, raisin and sultanas. Wonderful balance of rich, ripe flavours and sweetness with rich spice and firm frame. After all the sweet characters there is a delightful, dry finish. Beautifully elegant rum. Silver (Best in Class) - International Wine & Spirit Competition.

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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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Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
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Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Pierre Peters is a benchmark grower Champagne based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, founded in 1929 by Camille Peters and today run by Rodolphe Peters, farming around 20 hectares of predominantly Chardonnay across Le Mesnil (the core), with additional holdings in Oger, Avize and Cramant, including the famed Les Chetillons parcel acquired in 1930. Viticulture is meticulous, with replanting based on the estate's own massal selections, while vinification is largely in stainless steel (reserve wines held in a mix of steel, large oak and concrete) with partial malolactic fermentation and an emphasis on extended lees ageing to build texture and depth. The range moves from the non-vintage Blanc de Blancs Cuvee de Reserve and vintage L'Esprit through to the single-vineyard Le Mesnil bottlings Les Chetillons and Les Montjolys, and concludes with premium multi-vintage cuvees such as Reserve Oubliee (from a perpetual blend dating back to 1988) and L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor, with the house's hallmark being pure, chalk-driven Cote des Blancs Chardonnay built for serious ageing.
Once the lacy white mousse dissipates it reveals a pale straw coloured base that has shades of gold to the edges. The bead is fine and profuse. Refined yeast lees, citrus and baked bread aromas are followed by light notions of oyster shell and cashew. Possessing good richness and fine airy feel, there’s a faint creaminess to the oily bread, yeast lees and citrus flavours which are backed by a subtle toastiness and some brioche. Finishes dry and finely textured with stimulating acidity and a long savoury aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12%
Other Reviews....
Based on the 2019 vintage (which Péters declares "the best of the decade") and disgorged this year, the NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvée de Réserve bursts with aromas of crisp stone fruit, orange zest, freshly baked bread and beeswax. Medium-bodied, ample and pillowy, with a fleshy core of fruit, racy acids and a saline finish, it's animated by an attractive pinpoint mousse. Drink 2022 - 2032.
92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2022)
The NV Brut Cuvée de Réserve Grand Cru is fabulous. A Champagne of tension and energy, the Cuvée de Réserve has real presence, not to mention tons of class. Citrus, jasmine, mint and crushed rocks are some of the many nuances that race out of the glass. In this release, the Cuvée de Réserve has a light tropical quality that is both exotic and hugely appealing. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: March, 2021. Drink 2021-2028.
92 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Very fine bready lemon citrus aromas here; a restrained, fresh and attractively raw expression of chardonnay aromas. The palate unleashes more flamboyant fruit flavors, heading through citrus to nectarine and peach. The focus never wavers. Long, fine and pure.
92 points
JamesSuckling.com
Made up, half and half, of base wine from the sunny 2018 harvest, and reserve wine from Rodolphe’s Perpetual Reserve which goes back to 1988, this is one of the most consistently excellent NV wines on the market. Its current iteration is especially impressive, floral, chalky, upstanding, and very complex; the palate sharing notes of dried apricot, plum and lemon pith with more developed intimations of sour honey and patisserie. An exemplary wine with real purity and precision on the finish. Drink 2021 - 2024.
93 points
Simon Field MW - Decanter
This elegant Champagne is powered by intense acidity, wrapping its racy frame in a cloak fashioned from the plush and creamy mousse as it carries flavors of ripe mirabelle plum and fig fruit, chopped hazelnut and preserved lemon, with an underlying tang of salinity. The lingering finish echoes the ripe fruit and mineral character. Disgorged October 2020. Drink now through 2026.
93 points
Alison Napjus - Wine Spectator

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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%

First unveiled at Fèis Ìle 2019, the Islay Festival of Music and Malt,
fans should note, we may / may not be able to source this again.
Lagavulin have released several odd age statements of late, including a nine and an eleven year old. This one debuted in mid 2019 and was exclusive to travel retail operator 'Dufry'. Matured in x-Bourbon and freshly-charred casks, the former add sweetness while the rejuvenated (STR) casks add spicy, woody notes.
Tasting note: 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, don't miss it.
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
JamesSuckling.com

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Ardbeg Lord of the Isles Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
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ABV: 46%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some light creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks. This one, in particular, has a slightly low fill level and some pronounced cellar bloom. Actual product pictured.
This expression of Ardbeg celebrates a period in Scottish history which saw Islay as the stronghold of Somerled, the Lord of the Isles. At 25 years old, this malt embodies the richness, depth and sweetness of all the Ardbegs, however, it also contrasts in style. Delicacy and sweetness abound, while the smoky, heavy peat Ardbeg lovers are accustomed to remains understated. Add to that some uncharacteristic brine character and pleasing nutiness thanks to the sherry influence. Bottled at 46% and non chill filtered, allowing the `natural` flavours and aromas of Ardbeg to develop, this now uber-rare malt is interestingly packaged in a moss green, coffin-like presentation box.
Other reviews...
Nose: As if two peat styles are working in tandem: one soft, toffeed and lilting, the other firmer, drier; Taste: big peat kick at first then a more sombre maltiness; Finish: slightly flat and disappointing; Balance: a dram that starts well enough but complexity becomes scarcer as cream toffee effect mingles with the peat.
87 points - Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2006

I must confess I only ever tried the earlier batches of the Lord of The Isles - I think it all started around the year 2000. Colour: pale gold. Nose: it's an easier whisky than the 1966, with more fruits and herbs and less sooty/tarry notes. Typical good Ardbeg from the years when the output wasn't hugely peated, not too far from the well-known official 1978s, only with more kick. Quite some burning grass, apples and fresh walnuts... Then hints of clay and maybe touches of curry. No monster despite the coffin it was delivered in. Mouth: starts relatively easy, almost smooth, but the peat blast is soon to happen. It's not very complex, but it's very complete (right, try again S.) with a sooty peatiness, fresh almonds, some lemon, green apples, touches of salt and a little pine resin. Gets rather more briny and kippery after that. Finish: it's long, saltier and more lemony. Almond and pine resin the the aftertaste. Comments: it's not a hugely complex old Ardbeg but other than that everything's totally perfect here.
92 points - whiskyfun.com

...Nose: Sea air and smokiness – evocative sootiness. Palate: Silky. The touch of fruitiness, usually reminiscent of lemons, is sweeter, with a momentary suggestion of cherries. The flavours become almondy and walnut-like, then rooty and peppery. Finish: Long, haughty. Comment: Lots of flavour development, complexity and refinement. Very elegant, but where is the clamour of battle? - Michael Jackson.

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Depaz Grande Reserve XO Agricole Rum (700ml)

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Produced at the Depaz Rhum Chateau & Estate on the French West Indies Isle of Martinique this is an exclusively agricole product, the signature ingredient of which is estate-produced blue cane. Considered the costliest and most difficult cane to grow, Depaz Estate claim their blue cane "...delivers the ideal balance of sugars for maximum flavour and character delivering a superb floral nose and a smooth, flavorful and refined character to the rhum. Even within Martinique, very few locations are suited to produce blue cane at the quality level and quantity necessary for developing a luxury rhum".

Tasting note: Matured for 12 years. Brilliant amber / gold hue. Powerful scents of golden syrup are complexed by secondary notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, palm oil and leather. A bracing spirit carries flavours of cocoa-dusted banana cake with fruit sorbet and marzipan / honey entering late before the grassy characteristics return into the lengthy, drying fade. 50% Alc./Vol.

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Billecart-Salmon Le Reserve Champagne Extra Brut

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What was one of the best value non vintage Champagnes on the market has just got even better. Previously labelled as Brut Reserve, the team at Billecart, have made a number of quality improvements to the core elements of this Cuvee and have rebranded it ‘Le Reserve’. The key changes being as follows:-
- Extended aging on lees, increased from an average of 30 months to 50 months.
- Reduced dosage (extra brut, 3g/l) for greater purity and expression of terroir.
- More depth with 15 different vintages in the bottle
- Larger proportion of wines vinified in barrels, adding richness and density.

A rich, mouthfilling yet tense and stimulating Champagne that delivers remarkable complexity for the price.

A blend of 43% Meunier, 29% Chardonnay and 28% Pinot Noir with over 50% reserve wines included in the blend. A buoyant, satiny mousse floats over a pale straw to straw coloured base that has pale gold tinged edges. Fine, nimble bead with alluring aromas of baked bread, yeast lees, oily toast, citrus and brioche wafting through the nostrils. Rich and mouth filling yet simultaneously tense and stimulating, the palate is laden with baked bread, yeast lees and citrus flavours which sit over an oily toast and almond back drop. Crisp acidity finishing very dry, long and remarkably complex for a house non vintage cuvee. A definite step up on its previous incarnation.
Alc. 12%

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Cedar Fox is a new start up micro distillery located in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. The concept began in 2010 with Craig Westwood's transitioning from an award winning home brewer to his first professional gig at the White Rabbit Brewery. A stint with the New World Distillery fortified his passion for spirits. Gin and Oak aged Gin are currently on offer, with other products in the pipeline.

Tasting note: [40% Alc./Vol. batch tasted] Botanicals include juniper, coriander seed, Lebanese cucumber, Sichuan peppercorn and rosemary. Crystal clear. Medium fresh aromas include muted juniper, delicate white pepper and dried herbs. Follows through with a medium bodied, juniper and citrus peel profile and a peppery, tangy, citrus sorbet and piney juniper finish. Light easy drinking.

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One of the most impressive (and affordable) Japanese whiskies to have ever hit the Australian market. "I have been drinking this for a very long time - and still can't remember a bottle that's ever let me down." - Jim Murray.
Today, most of the malt whisky produced in Japan is for blending but Japanese distillers generally don't trade casks in the manner that Scottish distillers do. Consequently, it's up to each distillery to produce a diversity of styles that will form the base components of 'house blends' that offer unique and complex flavour profiles.
Nikka Straight from the barrel is no exception. Composed of blended single malts from both the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries along with an element of grain whisky that's all matured in first-fill bourbon casks. Good reviews are not hard to come by, with web based whisky enthusiasts describing this as an excellent value Japanese blend and all round great introduction to the Nikka style. Jim Murray's also a fan, stating "I have been drinking this for a very long time - and still can't remember a bottle that's ever let me down."
Tasting note: [Batch 24J12B] Deep gold / bright copper appearance. The aroma is pristinely clean and reminiscent of some class sherry bottlings, there's suggestions of biscuity malt, vanilla and juicy dried fruits. At the same time it frustrates - even after extended time in the glass it’s shy to reveal better definition. In the mouth, soft, gentle spices unfold a blanket of sweet, nutty, chewy malt and dried fruit flavours. A hint of smoke in here too? Clean, slightly tingly mouth feel as the spices increase, but overall this shows good balance at +50%. Finishes as it began - with the spices more settled and drying as the delicate malt lingers through the aftertaste. 51.4% Alc./Vol.
Previous tastings... [Batch 04J080] Deep, bright gold appearance. Aromas include toasty cereals, straw, cocoa, pear and spices beautifully intertwined. A huge, spicy entry is semi sweet with stewed pear, dried apricot and a chewy texture. Very well balanced at cask strength. Drying pear, spice and vanilla aftertaste. In all a little bit like a rye heavy Bourbon. Certainly one of the most impressive and affordable Japanese whiskies to arrive on the Australian market. 51.4% 94 points
Other Reviews... A high-strength blend that takes no prisoners. The color is full gold and the first thing that hits the nose is a complex mix of restrained smoke (sandalwood, cigar), fennel, and celery before semi-dried tropical fruits and orange peel take over. The palate also shows some of that mango character, but also crisp oak and a burst of sweet powdered spices on the finish. A malt lover’s blend. 92 points - David Broom - Malt Advocate

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Manly Spirits Lilly Pilly Pink Gin (700ml)

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Tasting note: Made using a 'zero sugar recipe'; including Native Limes and Blood Oranges. Pink tinted; floral-yet-fresh aromas of crushed pine buds, lime zest, muted white pepper and hints of sea shore. A silky, light and vibrant style laced with red berry, citrus zest and hints of musk confectionary; Raspberry and late warming spice through the finish. Summery and fun. Try it with a wedge of pink grapefruit. 40% Alc./Vol

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Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020

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2020 marks the 17th edition of Jim Murray's controversial Whisky Bible. This year Kentucky claims a triple crown: The “World Whisky of the Year” goes to the 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon from the Barton 1792 distillery, a whiskey Jim Murray describes as “melodious, mysterious and slightly exotic” with a nose of “near-perfect proportions” and with an “unfaltering” finish.
Runners-up are both Buffalo Trace brands: William Larue Weller 125.7 proof Bourbon and Thomas Handy Sazerac Rye 127.2 proof.
Closer to home, the Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year goes to Bakery Hill's Peated Cask Strength edition. Congratulations David Baker!
Jim Murray has now tasted over 20,000 different whiskies for the Whisky Bible since it first hit the shelves in 2003. For this 2020 edition Mr Murray reflects on another 1,252.

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78 Degrees Bitter Orange Aperitif (700ml)

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An Australian Bitters expression marrying traditional European herbs with predominantly native ingredients including riberrries, thyme, lime and quandongs. Cloudy orange, delicately tart, pith/peel and orange sorbet aromas. Follows through with pure, pleasingly tart orange and citrus flavours and a faintly bitter, dried herb finish. Cleansing and refreshing. Try it in a spritzer or an Aussie Negroni. 20% Alc./Vol.

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Patient Wolf Summer Thyme Gin (700ml)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
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Tasting note: [Batch 001] Aromas of crushed thyme, lemon oregano, fresh juniper and white pepper with air contact adding a touch of home-made lemonade. Creamy yet fresh flavours of lemon gelato, thyme and background juniper. Ends tingling, vibrant, warming, peppery including citrus zest and juniper through the aftertaste. A fresh, herbaceous style that should mix well. 41.5% Alc./Vol.

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Redbreast Lustau Edition Sherry Finish Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

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"A complex pot still of dazzlingly varied texture and intensity - Faultless sherry casks at work." 95 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021
Initially matured in traditional bourbon and sherry casks for a period of 9-12 years, this unusual Irish was finished for an additional year in first fill, hand selected sherry butts seasoned with Oloroso sherry sourced from the prestigious Bodegas Lustau in Jerez. On the nose, the pot still character gets an added injection of sherried richness: Fruit cake, toasted marshmallow and muted cinnamon follow through on the palate with dense dried fruits augmenting the barley. Excellent balance; plump, but never overly sweet, the distillery character shining through on the finish. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews…A complex pot still of dazzlingly varied texture and intensity - plenty of Demerara sugars and chocolate raisin too.... The barley, though, is always on hand. Faultless sherry casks at work. 95 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021
...This robust newcomer is a collaboration between the master blender at Midleton Distillery and winemakers at Bodegas Lustau; the whiskey spends time in former oloroso Sherry barrels. Big, spicy flavors sweep over the palate in waves: vanilla, waxy honey, apple butter, dried apricot and dried fig, drying to chamomile tea and oak midpalate, and winding into a rich honey finish. 46% Alc./Vol. 91 points - wineenthusiast.com
The 120 year old sherry house Lustau originally operated as an almacenista, but now produces a broad portfolio of wine styles in Jerez. The nose is intensely fragrant, bursting with fat dates and squidgy prunes, red apple and Battenburg cake. It’s fruity, yet bone dry, with oak, walnut, and spices. This is full-bodied yet refined Redbreast: the Spanish oak sherry butts shaping the red berry fruits, apples, marzipan, and creamy yet oily consistency. Clean, sweet oloroso finish. Qué delicioso! 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Winter 2016)
...Medium golden amber color. Floral, fruity aromas and flavors of geranium, roasted almond, fresh melon and ripe red apple, and semisweet baking chocolate with a slightly chewy, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a hot, delightful, medium-long rice pudding with cinnamon and amontillado sherry, banana leaf and coriander chutney, bananas foster and cherry candy, and candied yams and Italian leather finish. A strong and sherry influenced pot still whiskey that will be a great player in cocktails or as a sipper. 88 points - tastings.com

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Craigellachie 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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While most of Craigellachie’s production is still channeled into Dewar’s blends, there’s been consistent efforts to showcase the distillery via official bottlings. First came a 13 year old. The 17 year old and a 23 year old shortly followed. Then a duty free exclusive 19 and a world beating 31 year old. Part of Craigellachie’s charm is that it still uses old-fashioned worm tubs, said to add extra flavour while also resulting in whiskies that “taste older than they are”. The house style is typically robust, spicy, warming and slightly oily in texture with citrus and American oak to the fore.
Like previous releases, the 17 Year Old comes handsomely packaged with a 'retro' label and an impressive heavy set bottle.
Awarded Whisky Advocate's 2014 Speyside Single Malt of the Year.

Other reviews… [bottle code L19011ZA500] Invigorating barley; a real nip, with sharp sugars and some pointy oak too, too... a resounding Speyside style delivery with the barley bouncing around the palate on delivery; the spices move in pretty sharpish before some top quality tannins add their delicate hickory depth; the elegance of the oils is both enriching... and a surprise; a glorious mix of malt and milky spiced cocoa; this bottling is a great improvement on previous versions I have encountered. What an interesting and delicious dram, showing the distillery at its best! 46% Alc./Vol. 94 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2020

Golden, lifted, and aromatic. The fleshy ripeness of the 13 year old is still there, but that little sulfur edge has now gone, revealing the ripe fruits massing underneath. Now you find pineapple and light chalk. The flowers have become daffodils and bluebells rather than lily, along with a soft, vanilla ice cream plumpness. Sweet and full, and just a shade lighter than the 13 year old. Muscly, but sweet; that’s the paradox of the Craigellachie character.
87 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Dave Broom (Winter 2014)

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Oban Little Bay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
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"Finally, an unimpeachable counterpoint to the rally cry against no age statement whisky....Stunning."
Compared with other Diageo owned brands, Oban hasn’t been given much attention. With the recent success of NAS releases from several other distilleries (such as Talisker), it seems the marketing team now have their eyes on this West Highland gem. Surprisingly for some, the general consensus is that 'Little Bay' is as good as (or even better) than the ubiquitous 14 year old age statement! Married in the smallest casks available at the distillery (200-litre ex-bourbon barrels) for extra richness, the aromas are borderline floral with a wonderful medley of ripe summer stone fruits (peach / nectarine / apricot) combined with beeswax and a whiff of maritime freshness. Air contact introduces notes of ginger snaps, muted white pepper and juicy malt. This has a real peaches'n'cream delivery; Butter-textured with flavours of honey drizzled weet-bix, beeswax and pepper as purring spices add depth and vibrancy. The finish is tangy, salted cracker-like with the fruity-malt thread seamlessly integrated through the final stages. A treat from a distillery that's been otherwise limited to just two bottlings. Sign us up for more! 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Finally, an unimpeachable counterpoint to the rally cry against no age statement whisky. Oban Little Bay is everything that Oban 14 is, and more. A rich, fruity, malty nose showcases dried apricot, dark chocolate, and salt. On the palate, Little Bay explodes with flavour, combining malt with orange, chocolate, and blackberry. Clove and oak spice join the party in the mid-palate, which shows superb balance and integration. A long, slightly dry, citrusy spice finish caps off a stunning whisky.
92 points - Geoffrey Kleinman (Fall 2015), whiskyadvocate.com
A pleasant, refreshing simple dram. Clean and juicy in part and some wonderful oak-laden spice to stir things up a little. Just a little too much chewy toffee towards the end, though. 87.5 points 43% Alc./Vol.- Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2017
...This new offering is made with whiskies “married in our smallest casks” to entice more fruitiness. The end result mixes vanilla and fresh apple aromas, though neither carries forward to the palate. Instead, flavors of resin and menthol dominate, though there's a pleasing peachy note on the dry, relatively hot finish. Adding water coaxes out a mellow vanilla note. 87 points - wineenthusiast.com
The unblemished purity is showcased by the richness of the bronze color; a very pretty malt. First nosings detect a smattering of marine saltiness that is almost smoky but eventually is more like salted caramel; secondary passes after more aeration discover sea breeze, sweet grain, malted milk, root beer, and oaky sawdust. Entry is succulent, ripe, fruity, candy shop-like in its toffee leaning; midpalate highlights the sweet maltiness that’s accented by a controlled saline aspect that carries the flavor profile deep into the roasted meat-like finish that flashes a touch of tomato paste. My favorite Oban right now. Highly Recommended - spiritjournal.com

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Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

County Cork, IRELAND
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96 points from Jim Murray and unanimous acclaim as one of the very best Irish Whiskey releases in recent years.
Just over five years ago there were only four distilleries in Ireland with mature whiskey stocks, and four new distilleries in operation whose stocks are not yet fully matured. Meanwhile, the popularity of Irish whiskey is growing at an unprecedented rate. Ireland's Minister for Agriculture and Food, Simon Coveney, said "Irish whiskey brands now represent the fastest growing spirit globally, with investment of €1 billion planned over a 10-year period". In fact, there are around twenty distilleries either being planned or being built in Ireland to cater for the expected 300% growth by 2030. The mammoth demand has inevitably led some to conclude that a supply shortage is imminent. Will Ireland follow the same path as Japan and Scotland, repositioning its prestige labels as reduced age / NAS (no age statement) releases? Are Irish classics destined to be compromised by a disproportionate inclusion of younger material? Time will tell...
This single pot still incarnation of Powers is named for the now-defunct old Powers distillery. Using a pot still distillate which is true to the original style of John's Lane, the whiskey has been matured for not less than 12 years, mainly in first fill American bourbon casks, with a small contribution from whiskies matured in Oloroso sherry butts.
Tasting note: The brilliant, brassy gold colour is visual pleasure. Typically robust, Irish pot still bouquet is oily and rich; gorgeously lifted, sweet, floral-soft scents develop followed by apple / pear fruitiness and vanilla wafer. Sublime. Svelte-smooth entry builds into a superb, fruity, semi-sweet palate: Ripe pear, vanilla wafer and gently pulsing spices are delivered with dazzling purity and balance. The finish is clean, juicy and fresh, like biting into perfectly ripened nashi pear. The aftertaste buzzes with staying power, trailing off with dried coconut, cocoa and vanilla. Just so pure and poised. A must-try Irish whiskey experience. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Wow! Could this be the greatest comeback since Rocky climbed back in the ring and showed the young upstarts who was the boss? It’s taken Irish Distillers a long time to respond to the pounding it’s taken from Cooley but it’s back in the ring with two wonderful pot still whiskeys. This is the better of the two, a whopping oily, woody package of classic pot still Irishness. The green fruits tumble over tannin and spice like frisky puppies. Editor's Choice. 94 points - maltadvocate.com (Vol. 20, #3) Reviewed by: Dominic Roskrow.
"...Remains the go to Pot Still of quite staggering beauty." 96 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
"...Unmistakable. Unique. Utopian...Certainly one of the top five world whiskies of the year." 96.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2013

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Talisker Dark Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

Isle of Skye, SCOTLAND
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"...this is just brimming with vitality and purpose." - Jim Murray
There's 'Storm' and then there's 'Dark Storm': One is ubiquitous, the other frustratingly difficult to find yet generally considered the most desirable NAS expression from a distillery that excels in youth. Judging by the success of previous shipments, we know Dark Storm is a favourite of many who otherwise would have to be traveling internationally to buy it. The peatiest whisky Talisker produce, maturation in heavily charred casks imparts even more smoke and pepper to an already intense malt. The result is extreme yet balanced. We've managed to secure another parcel while maintaining the sharpest price possible. One litre duty free exclusive bottling. 45.8% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... some pretty chunky peat and spice is blown around the glass, certainly big enough to take the muscovado sugars head on...the sugars on the nose appear to multiply on delivery, as does the bourbon-style tannin-led liquorice and hickory...all is fresh and balanced enough to come good, even with some very late spices; much more like it! Unlike the storm which appeared to labour under some different American oak, this is just brimming with vitality and purpose. 92 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016
...Dark Storm is exclusive to Travel Retail outlets, and maturation has taken place in deeply charred casks. Rich, fruity spices on the nose, quite citric, with brine and aromatic smoke. The smoke elbows its way to the fore in time. Full, sweet, fruity flavors on the palate, some vanilla, then smoke, licorice, and spice hit home. A classic Talisker smoke and chili finish, but cranked up a notch or two!
89 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2013)
...Liked this baby when it first came out, although the 10 always reigned supreme in my book. Colour: gold. Nose: it does nose young, but not immature. It’s big Talisker, rather emphatic and even slightly ‘in your face’, with nice notes of fermenting leaves and fruits, dried kelp (more dried kelp than on an inaccessible beach), a very grassy/leafy smokiness, and not that many pencil shavings, while earliest version had more of that. Notes of bitter marmalade. Mouth: seriously, this is super good, if a tad cloying. They seem to have pushed the ashes and the drying parts, and lowered the fruits. Tends to become a little bitter, on Fernet Branca, various artichoke liqueurs, ginger, heavy cinnamon… The wood sure has a lot to say here. Finish: long, drying, very smoky and extremely spicy. Some oak in the aftertaste. Comments: a comedian that goes a little overboard, but it’s still one of my favourite young Taliskers. Like ‘Storm’ better, though – and of course the 10. 83 points - whiskyfun.com

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Isle of Jura The Sound Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

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'The Sound' is the entry level expression from Jura's new Travel Retail range. All five whiskies are 'enhanced' in casks that previously held Pedro Ximénez sherry. This one was finished in barrels that held 15 year old PX and named after Jura’s northern strait, home to the Gulf of Corryvreckan, a notorious whirlpool lying in wait for the unwary. It's an easy-drinking, lightly peated malt with flavours of caramel fudge, black forest fruits and milk chocolate. Big one litre format. 42.5% Alc./Vol.

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Suntory Hibiki 21 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
Apart from Single Malts, Suntory also produce a premium series of blended whiskies under the label 'Hibiki' (meaning 'harmony'), usually containing a high proportion of Single Malt (upwards of 50% according to one of the company's blenders). Thirty different malts are employed from Suntory's three distilleries, most with an age well above 21 years.
For many, this is as good as Hibiki gets and stands as one of the towering achievements of the Japanese blender's art. Hibiki 21 was named World's Best Blended Whisky at the 2014 World Whiskies Awards and was awarded 96 points in Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible who summed it up commenting "...it's hard to raise the bar much higher than this. Stunning."
Obvious collector appeal here, but we'd like to imagine this one being appreciated for what's inside the bottle. 43% Alc./Vol.

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Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

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Those familiar with Mitchell & Son's superb 'Green Spot' Irish Whiskey will be happy to know about the return of 'Yellow Spot'. The unusual naming convention has a basis in reality. The different colours refer to the practice of marking casks with a specific colour after determining the ageing potential of a whiskey: Blue spot was an 8 year old, Green Spot a 10 year old, Yellow Spot a 12 and Red spot a 15.
Mitchells would buy casks of port, sherry and Malaga out of the Iberian peninsula to sell on the local markets. They would fill them up with whiskey from the neighbouring Jameson distillery as soon as they were depleted from their original nectars. In keeping with this tradition, Mitchells reintroduced Yellow Spot, a brand that disappeared in the early 1960s. It has a 12 year maturation and a cooperage mix of ex Bourbon, Spanish sherry and Spanish Malaga casks. It's enough for only 500 cases of the resulting whiskey, and there's no plans to increase production as far as we're informed.
The distinctive feature of Yellow Spot resides in the use of the Malaga casks: Think Jameson 12 with the heady scent of Moscatel and the sweetness of Pedro Ximenez grapes. It's a combination that makes for a rich Irish experience. As you'd expect, our allocation of Yellow Spot is miniscule so if you're keen to try it, don't delay.
Tasting note: Bright gold / brass appearance. Gorgeous aromatics with notes of wild honey, custard, creme caramel and almond flan. Given a little time sees some lovely fruits emerge, namely apple peel / pear. Entry is oily / buttery in turn as the spices develop in a double wave. Flavours of vanilla custard tart feature enlivened by soft spices. Outstanding length and balance concluding with impressive persistence. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... It works like this: triple distilled single pot still whiskey matured in bourbon, sherry, and Malaga casks, which produce a complex drink with aromas of red fruits, spice, nutmeg-dusted custard tarts, blossom honey, dried raspberry, clotted cream, cracked black pepper, and sweet flowering jasmine. The sweetness and nutmeg flavors are swallowed up by an overwhelming force of clove, with a finish of bitter nut oils and burnt toast. 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2018

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