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2024 Irvine Spring Hill Pinot GrisEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.4%Closure: StelvinA dry, refreshing Pinot Gris with a well rounded, river stone like mouth feel.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pear, lime and red apple skin aromas emerge from the glass followed by some delicate quince and spice notes. Carrying a well rounded, river stone like feel, the refreshing palate features pear, lime and quince fruits over a stony mineral back drop. Bracing acidity with a dry, brisk finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.4%Other Reviews…..
Aromas of nashi pear, grapefruit, green apple and lemon with hints of clover blossom, crushed stone, almond paste, dried herbs, pine nuts and pastis. There is a lovely vitality and energy to this wine, lightly textured with just a touch of pear-skin phenolics and a really enjoyable savoury shape to its dry, stony finish. Drink by 2030.
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2022 The Willows Vineyard Bonesetter ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.7%Closure: CorkA lavish, mouth coating expression of Barossa Shiraz.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Heady dark plum, liquorice, dark chocolate and toasty vanillin oak aromas spiral out of the glass followed by some earthy mocha and spice notes. Ultra rich with thick mouth coating flavours of dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate which carry an opulent feel. Toasty vanillin oak, mocha and spicy earth elements lurk beneath. Lavish and powerful, it has velvety yet sturdily built tannins and a long, sumptuous conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.7%Other Reviews…..
A thick-shouldered Barossa shiraz that, if it was a human, would play full-forward for the Nuriootpa Tigers. Blackberry and black cherry fruits of considerable depth, cedar, vanillin, licorice, dark chocolate, roast meats and earth. Savoury and nicely composed on the exit; there's plenty of depth and latent power on display. Drink by 2040.
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2023 Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner VeltlinerAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinIntensely flavoured and textural with vibrant acidity lending freshness to the long enveloping finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of lime, pear and grapefruit followed by hints of guava and wet stone. Intense pear, red apple and lime fruits are layered across the palate with plenty of textural presence. Some fleshy peach and stony mineral elements lie underneath. Vibrant acidity lending freshness to the long enveloping finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
Complex aromas of Asian pears, white rose petals, lemon confit and talcum powder with a minerally and saline edge. The palate is mid-weighted and textural, with a great core of fruit, a creamy mouthfeel and a slight phenolic grip. Made from the oldest gruner vines on the estate and fully barrel fermented. Drink now. Screw cap.
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2024 Tornatore Etna BiancoSicily, ITALY$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkSnappy and energised yet nicely rounded texturally with a long zingy mineral laced finish.
Made from Carricante grapes aged for 4 to 6 months in a mix of steel and cement tanks. Brilliant pale straw colour with straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and lime infused with Mediterranean herbs combine with some volcanic rock and saline like notes. Snappy and energised yet nicely rounded texturally, the palate features delicious pear, green apple and lime fruits over a fresh herb infused back drop of minerally crushed rock and saline like characters. Crisp acidity with a long zingy mineral laced finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2024 Bleasdale Cabernet FrancLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinFragrant and spicy with juicy red fruits that show some crunch.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a red hue. Fragrant and spicy, the nose features aromas of ripe red currant and red liquorice followed by some smoky clove and earth notes. Juicy red currant and red cherry fruits flow into a clove, red liquorice and spicy earth back drop. Supplely textured it has silky smooth tannins and a spicy red fruited finish that shows some crunch.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2023 Ventisquero Queulat Gran Reserva CarmenereValle del Maipo, CHILE$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkAn amply fleshed, mid weighted Carmenere that shows plenty of spice.
Viña Ventisquero was founded in the late 1990’s by Gonzalo Vial and has quickly gone on to become one of the countries top wine producers. With a winery based in the coastal Maipo Valley the estate sources grapes from the prestigious Casablanca, Leyda, Colchagua and Apalta Valley regions.
Aged for 12 months in medium-toast, fine-grain French oak (80%) and American oak (20%). Deep midnight black heart with a red to dark red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of red currant and mulberry which intermix with tobacco, dried herb, black olive and whiffs of spicy capsicum. Showing ample flesh, the mid weighted palate features red currant and dark cherry fruits over an earthy tobacco, dried herb, black olive, subtle tomato leaf and spicy cedar back drop. Fine grained tannins with an elegant finish that shows plenty of spice.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2014 Watt Whisky Miltonduff 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 57.1%Notes from the bottlers... Honey, peaches, melon, stem ginger and toffee apples. 325 bottles from a hogshead. 57.1% Alc./Vol.
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2022 Derwent Estate RieslingTasmania, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinTense, steely and concentrated with a long, energised finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated lime, citrus and mandarin scents are followed by some chalky talc and flinty mineral notes. Zesty lime, lemon and orange rind flavours race across the palate underpinned by crisp mineral infused acidity. Tense and steely it nonetheless displays excellent drive and concentration with flinty accents lingering through the long, energised finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2025 Zilzie Selection 23 RoseVictoria, AUSTRALIA$12. 99Bottle$155.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA frisky, fruit tingled Rose.
Damask pink colour. Attractive raspberry, strawberry and cherry scents blossom out of the glass followed by some Turkish delight and musk notes. Raspberry, pomegranate and cherry fruits are underscored by lively acidity which imparts a frisky feel. Some musk elements extend through the refreshing fruit tingled finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2024 Chateau Tanunda The Chateau Single Vineyard ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, plush medium to full bodied Shiraz.
Matured for 18 months in French oak. Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of dark plum and liquorice flow through the nostrils trailed by smoky vanillin cedar, earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich and plush the medium to full bodied palate is awash with succulent dark plum and liquorice fruits. Lurking beneath is toasty vanillin cedar, earthy fennel and blackpepper elements. Polished tannins with a juicy finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews……
The fruit here is sourced from the twelve-hectare Vine Vale Vineyard, which was planted in 1960. Grapes are destemmed and after fermentation, spend a year and a half in French oak barrels for maturation. Dark maroon in hue, aromas of spices, herbs, cloves, soy, aniseed, blackberries, bay leaves and cranberries are all evident. Plush and generous, there are abundant tannins, which are fine and furry. Acidity runs the length. This is bright, fresh and that intensity never wavers. A thoroughly enjoyable Barossa Shiraz. Enjoy this over the next ten to twelve years. Drink 2026-2038.
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2024 Mount Macleod Gruner VeltlinerGippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 11.3%Closure: StelvinNicely fleshed pear, green to red apple and lime fruits with vivid acidity finishing dry with a dash of spice.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Lifted pear, red apple skin and quince aromas are followed by some spice notes. Nicely fleshed pear, green to red apple and lime fruits overlay a wet stone back drop. Vivid acidity finishing dry with a dash of spice.
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2023 Bicknell FC SyrahYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinElegant, juicy and fresh with a lively red fruited finish.
Dark red black tinged colour with a bright purple red hue. Fragrant red plum, violet and red liquorice scents carry a perfumed like quality with some gentle clove, vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes following on. Elegant, juicy and fresh, the mid weighted palate is decorated with pretty red plum and red liquorice fruits which meld into a fresh herb infused back drop of delicate vanillin cedar, earth and pepper. Bright and youthful it has fine grained tannins and a lively red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews……
From a vineyard in Coldstream. Hand picked and optically sorted. Two weeks in open fermenters before being pressed to older barriques and puncheons; 20% whole bunches. A luminous crimson purple. Fragrant and spicy with red cherry and raspberry fruit aromas. Light to medium bodied and quite delicious straight off the bat, this is an excellent addition to the Bicknell FC range. Drink by 2028.
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2014 Watt Whisky Royal Brackla 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$144. 99Bottle$1739.88 DozenABV: 57.2%Typically a sweet, fruity Highland malt, Watts 11 Year Old is a 2025 release matured in a hogshead, yielding 288 bottles at 57.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Sweet, juicy fruits, bubblegum, peach melba, banana sweets and brandy snaps.
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2024 Soul Growers Equilibrium Grenache Shiraz MataroBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, succulent mid weighted GSM that boasts terrific power.
Dark red black tinged core with a red to dark red hue. Pronounced red to dark raspberry, cherry and red liquorice scents blossom out of the glass trailed by some vanillin spice, subtle scorched earth and peppered herb notes. Rich and luscious, the mid weighted is awash with red to dark raspberry, plum, red liquorice and ripe cherry fruits. Plump but not heavy, dried herb and peppered earth elements lie underneath. Boasting terrific power it has velvet smooth tannins and a long succulent finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews……
Mid-crimson with a spice-edged bouquet of red and dark plum, mulberry and red cherry fruits. Hints of purple flowers, crushed stone, dried citrus rind, some distant blood orange and star anise. Medium bodied with light, sandy tannins and bright acidity. This is very easy to drink indeed! Drink by 2035.
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2011 House of MacDuff The Golden Cask Benriach 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 57.6%Distilled at Benriach in 2011, then matured for over a decade in a single bourbon cask. Slightly green or citric on the nose entry, building with orange flour cake, then richer flavours of digestif biscuits and honey in later passes. Benriach’s naturally fruity, malty spirit is caressed by a gentle oak sweetness in a full bodied, oily profile that's less spicy, rounder and juicier as the mouth adjusts. 263 bottles at 57.6% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
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2024 Apsley Gorge Vineyard Pinot Noir - Last StocksTasmania, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA rich medium bodied Pinot that has a long, structured yet savoury finish.
Totally opaque black dark red core with a purple red tinged hue. Spicy dark to black cherry and liquorice aromas infused with a mix of graphite and dried herb like notes spiral out of the glass. Some brambly rhubarb notes are also evident. Rich and quite lush, the medium bodied palate is flooded with dark to black cherry, anise and ripe strawberry flavours. Earthy graphite, bramble and spicy dried herb characters lurk underneath. Excellent power with a sturdy tannin framework and bright acidity that leans into a long, ripe, structured yet savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2025 Mulline ChardonnayGeelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinRich with a subtle creamy feel, fresh integrated acidity and a long, refined finish.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Rising from the glass are white peach, nectarine and dried honey scents which intermingle with some roasted almond, nougat and gun flint. Rich, fleshy peach, ripe nectarine and dried honey flavours are draped across the palate with a subtle creamy feel. Roasted almond, citrusy nougat and gunflint characters are aligned across the back half. Fresh integrated acidity with a long, refined finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
A blend of fruit from the Moorabool Valley and Bellarine Peninsulas. 20% new oak and 20% mlf. A bright green gold. Aromas of ripe nectarine, apple blossom, a lick of vanillin and light sea spray scents lead onto the palate, which is flavoursome and nicely balanced. There's a fine thread of acidity keeping it both structured and focused and, while this is still a baby, it will become even more harmonious and complex over the next six to 12 months or so. Drink by 2029.
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2014 Watt Whisky Aultmore 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 56.9%Reportedly the influence from the Bourbon barrel here is delicate, yielding a whisky that is "...solid and delicious in its basic structure. The alcohol is well integrated, the flavours are clear and harmonious." The outturn was 319 bottles at 56.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Nose: Quite light and smooth with pleasant fruit aromas. Gooseberry, kiwi, and then croissant, along with vanilla, a slightly sugary sweetness, and a hint of candle wax. All the while, I have a midsummer sunset and a field of grain in mind. Palate: Fruity but also very grainy. I taste granola and dried kiwi, various citrus fruits, malt, butter cookies, caramel, and cornflakes with honey. Finish: Medium length, cake with citrus fruits and caramel. - whiskybase.com
Notes from the bottlers... Creamy, fruity, herbal. Kiwi, key lime pie and rosemary.
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2012 Watt Whisky Inchgower 13 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 58.3%Commenting on an earlier Watt's bottling (also 13 years old and from a Bourbon cask), Angus MacRaild of whiskyfun.com said, "I've always thought Inchgower was an underrated / unnoticed distillate and I can see why Kate and Mark would select such a cask. This direct and narrow distillate style feels extremely 'Diageo' - which I mean in a good way, it's a style they've perfected I would say." Distilled 2012 in and bottled from a single Hogshead yielding 258 bottles
Notes from the bottlers... Peaches in syrup, very creamy, honeycomb, slightly minty with lots of butterscotch.
- 2011 Single Cask Nation Epris 12 Year Old Cask Strength Brazil Rum (700ml)BRAZIL$169. 99Bottle$2039.88 DozenABV: 52.7%
The third time only that our spirits collection has stocked this Brazilian oddity, hailing from the Epris distillery, a large scale and modern operation near São Paolo, where they also distill for Bacardi. Bottlings can vary, though generally they will not be light ‘tropical’ styles for cocktails, rather genuine malternatives boasting body and character. In this case, notes of tropical fruit, roasted agave, pepper & cane remain intact after twelve years in a Bourbon barrel. The yield was 258 bottles at a natural strength of 52.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
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2024 Tin Shed Lazy Arvo GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinSucculent red to dark fruits with lively acidity and a long pepper infused finish.
Vibrant ruby red colour with black tinged edges and a bright light red hue. Fragrant red raspberry and red liquorice aromas laced with spice and pepper emerge out of the glass followed by some earthy graphite and dried herb notes. Succulent dark raspberry, red liquorice and cherry fruits line the palate with some scorched earth and pepper elements sitting in the background. Bright, lively acidity and fine grained tannins with a long, juicy pepper infused finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Barossa Boy Happy As Lenny SyrahEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and concentrated with silky smooth tannins and a long, seductive finish.
Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Fragrant liquorice and dark plum aromas are intermeshed with smoky vanillin cedar, fennel, earth and pepper meat notes. Rich, concentrated and velvety, the palate is layered with plush dark plum and liquorice fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth elements unfold across the back half. Boasting excellent power and silky smooth tannins, it finishes long and seductive.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2008 House of MacDuff The Golden Cask Glen Moray 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 54.1%Distinct from the standard distillery releases, Macduff have bottled an intense yet accessible Glen Moray, lightly summer-fruited with soft touches of ripe apricot and peach, hints of honey and shredded coconut wrapped up in crisp, Bourbon-infused oak. The outturn was 220 bottles at 54.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
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2012 House of MacDuff The Golden Cask Glencadam 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 65.9%Weetbix and meusli bar on the nose. On the palate, a whopping fruity malt delivery arrives with an impressive wave of spices - not aggressive, more heartwarming and amicable. A one trick pony that's all about a rollercoaster mouthfeel and incredible weight. 209 bottles from a bourbon cask. 65.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
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2012 House of MacDuff The Golden Cask Macduff 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 63.8%Robust aromas of cream sponge cake come with a little red berry (?), or is it poached orchard fruitiness? Full-bodied yet remarkably balanced for the ABV, run through with cream tea biscuits and rich malt flavours, the intense mid palate suggesting poached pears then grapefruit-like acidity, pepper heat spiking the finish. Takes water well, softening the sharp edges while retaining body. Very simple but very honest. We like the "au naturel" style. You simply could not do much better for a 10-year-old Macduff than this. 230 bottles from a bourbon cask at 63.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
- 2007 Single Cask Nation Mackmyra 13 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Swedish Whisky (700ml)Valbo, SWEDEN$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 47.5%
An indie bottling from the first whisky distillery in Sweden (established in 2002). Following a slew of creative releases, Mackmyra has developed a reputation internationally. However, cask strength / single cask releases are seldom encountered, so this one from the team at Single Cask Nation is intriguing. Matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel, it should retain a lot of distillery character. 47.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Apricot, pithy, citrus peels, orange, marmalade, doughy, interesting. - whiskybase.com
- 2005 Single Cask Nation Loch Lomond (Croftengea) 18 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$299. 00Bottle$3588.00 DozenABV: 50.6%
The Loch Lomond Distillery is truly a one-of-a-kind set up with three different still types (Pot Stills, Lomond Stills, and Column Stills), four different yeast types, and varying barley types (unpeated, moderately peated, and heavily peated). It's all because they make different styles of malts, grains and blends with names such as Inchfad, Rhosdhu, Craiglodge, Inchmoan, or indeed Inchmurrin and Croftengea. When well selected, the latter beats quite a few peaters from Scotland’s mainland. And some from the islands too! This edition from Single Cask Nation comes with a considerable age statement. 284 bottles were decanted from a second fill Bourbon hogshead. 50.6% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
- 2016 Single Cask Nation Ardnamurchan 6 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 58.9%
An unpeated Ardnamurchan distilled in 2016 and aged for six years in a first fill bourbon barrel. The label notes suggest a whisky that's “Bright and fruity, yet quite savoury”. 1299 bottles produced. 58.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... A gentle hint of fruitiness caresses the senses, while the tempting notes of vanilla and wood extend a warm invitation. Rose petals dance lightly in the background, accompanied by a seductive spice. The dram makes me curious. A hint of fruit gum juice gives the nose a playful note and brings back memories of summer days. The first sip is a gentle introduction to a world full of flavors. Delicate pepper notes dance on the tongue, accompanied by the subtle bitterness of peach peel, which encloses a subtle sweetness. The complexity continues to unfold with a fine chili spiciness in the finish. The addition of water reveals a new dimension to this whisky. The pepper becomes more intense, while the sweetness recedes significantly, giving way to a hint of tart fruit peel or grape seeds. It is a journey full of contrasts that underlines the complexity of this unique wine and takes the senses to a new level. - whiskybase.com
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2024 Maxwell Four Roads GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich and succulent with energetic acidity.
Semi translucent red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Attractive red to dark raspberry, ripe cherry and red liquorice scents intermingle with some vanillin confectionary and subtle peppered earth notes. Rich and juicy, the mid weighted palate is awash with red to dark raspberry, cherry and liquorice fruits. Vanilla, scorched earth and pepper elements line the back half. Polished tannins and energetic acidity with plenty of succulent fruit lingering across the finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Yannick Amirault Bourgueil Cote 50Bourgueil, Loire Valley, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: CorkA fresh, elegant Cabernet Franc with a dry, earthy red fruited finish.
Cabernet Franc fruit is all hand-picked into small baskets, double sorted and then destemmed but not crushed and fermented in small open vats. Gentle maceration over 3-4 weeks, followed by maturation in old oak foudres and sandstone amphorae for 7-12 months.
Dense dark red black colour with a vibrant red to dark red hue. Fragrant red currant and red liquorice aromas infused with fresh herbs mix with red cherry, earth and spice. The elegant, medium bodied palate is decorated with red currant and red cherry fruits which have a mildly juicy feel. Some red liquorice, fresh herb infusions, dusty earth and spice extend across the back half. Fresh, vibrant acidity with slightly grainy tannins. Dry, earthy red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 J. Moreau & Fils Les Petits Dieux Petit ChablisChablis, FRANCE$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Synthetic CorkA shapely yet refreshing Chablis with a long stony mineral laced finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Streaming through the nostrils are elevated scents of pear, lime and green apple which are trailed by whiffs of dried honey and stony mineral notes. Shapely pear, lime and green apple fruits meld into a delicate dried honey, wet stone and mineral back drop. Refreshing acidity with a long, fleshy textured, stony mineral laced finish.
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2025 Fraser Gallop Estate Semillon Sauvignon BlancMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA scrumptious blend finishing very dry and energised.
A blend of 67% Semillon and 33% Sauvignon Blanc with a small portion of the Sauvignon Blanc fermented in seasoned French oak. Brilliant water like colour with green highlighted edges. Pungent herbaceous gooseberry scents mix with passionfruit, citrus and some grassy notes. Scrumptious gooseberry, passionfruit and lime flavours are delivered with impressive intensity over a back drop of subtle herbaceous grassy and mineral elements. Crisp acidity finishing very dry and energised.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2025 Mulline Pinot NoirGeelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA light, elegant yet nicely fleshed Pinot with good underlying freshness and a long juicy finish.
Deep dark red black tinged core with a red to dark red hue. Aromas of violet, red to dark cherry and wild strawberry carry ample fragrance with some anise, dried herb and subtle spicy cedar notes also evident. Light and elegant yet nicely fleshed, the palate is decorated with wild strawberry, dark cherry and anise flavours. Shades of rhubarb, dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar lie underneath. Good underlying freshness and fine grained tannins with a long juicy finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews……Made from fruit sourced from the Moorabool Valley, Surf Coast and Portarlington. 10% whole bunches and 15% new oak. A really bright crimson ruby. With its aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and some whole-bunch–derived pepper and spice, there's a lot going on in this well-put-together and attractively priced wine. The palate is medium bodied, energetic and supple. And while it's already a treat to drink now, there's upside in that it will be even better one to two years from now. Drink by 2030.
95+ Points
Philip Rich - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion - 2014 Single Cask Nation Stones of Stenness (Orkney) 9 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND$169. 99Bottle$2039.88 DozenABV: 58.8%
Other reviews... It actually spent its last 75 months in 1st fill bourbon, which certainly qualifies as ‘maturation,’ doesn’t it? By the way, Stenness is a stunning alignment of standing stones, located far west of Kirkwall. Colour: gold. Nose: gentler, more composed, and more urbane than many others, yet the barley DNA is unmistakable. Fresh brioche, bread, beer, perhaps a few lentils, and touches of mashed potatoes (50% potatoes, 50% butter, 20% olive oil, naturally). With water: smoke comes to the fore, alongside slag and ashes. Mouth (neat): absolutely beautiful—assertive, lemony, and peppery, with a powerful punch that borders on violent due to all the pepper, but citrus fruits step in masterfully to restore balance. With water: ash and lemon take charge, resolving everything. Finish: long, with even more smoky, salty lemon. Comments: there’s a faint Islay-like character in this Highland Park, but that’s not unheard of. Truly excellent.
87 points - whiskyfun.com - 2014 Single Cask Nation Westland 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt American Whisky (700ml)Washington State, UNITED STATES$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 49.8%
Founded in 2011, independent bottlers Single Cask Nation are based in the United States, so you'd expect more than a few American whiskeys to appear in their portfolio. Here's an interesting one from the latest shipment. Set in the heart of downtown Seattle, Westland is one of the largest (if not the largest) single malt distillery in the country. The facility itself is home to a 5,000-litre mash house that operates full-time, seven days a week filling 10,000-litre fermenters. The stills perform a traditional double distillation before the spirit is goes into a variety of full-size oak casks including two types of new American oak, ex-bourbon casks and also ex-sherry casks imported fresh and whole from Montilla, Spain. Once filled, all of the distillery's whiskeys are brought to the coast of Washington State, where the temperate and humid climate of the rainforest offers an ideal environment for maturation. The outturn here was 198 bottles after four years and eight months finishing in a first fill Banyuls barrique. Expect notes of caramel, dried fruit, chocolate and oak. 49.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
- Kinglake Distillery Breakfast Rye Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$129. 99Bottle$1559.88 DozenABV: 46%
Aged in organic rye casks from Michigan, this whisky takes Kinglake's distinctive, mountain-born single malt and pushes it into brighter, zestier territory. The rye drives a lively sweetness—spicy honeycomb, sharp citrus, baked apple still warm from the oven—before tapering out into a soft crackle of pepper across the finish.
It’s a release designed to shift expectations a little, to give loyal followers something new to smile about, and to offer first-time discoverers a glimpse of the creativity the distillery enjoys. 46% Alc./Vol.
- Kinglake Distillery Double Wood Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$129. 99Bottle$1559.88 DozenABV: 46.1%
Most Australian whisky distilleries focus on ex-fortified or wine-barrel ageing, however Kinglake made it their early ambition to become Australia’s ex-bourbon single malt specialist. They produce one of the most distinctive new-make spirits and aim for cask influence to balance this rather than being the star of show. American oak is best suited for this. That said they've also had some incredible results with fortified barrels. These have now come to an end, leading to a new member of the core line, the Double Wood. The first barrels were filled back in 2018: Three gorgeous old Portuguese tawny port barriques. Their size has given the spirit an elegant French oak complexity with just a very subtle fortified richness. Married with the first larger format ex-bourbon barrels, it ensures that whilst the toffee’s, vanillas and caramels which Kinglake whisky is known for are still very much keynotes, the French oak complexity adds another level of detail.
Notes from the producers... Ex-bourbon toffee’s, vanillas and caramels overlaid with a delicate French oak complexity. Just a hint of smoke and milk chocolate from our four grain mashbill. Our wide-cuts approach to the second distillation, as always, adds soft tobacco and leather and a ‘come-back-for-more’ chewy mouthfeel and viscosity.
- 2006 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$240. 00Bottle$2880.00 DozenABV: 40%
Château de Laubade's was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the AOC Bas Armagnac and is today considered by many as the premier Armagnac property composed of 105 hectares of vineyards. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic) are grown via sustainable agriculture.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, Vintage Armagnacs have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac). This edition was bottled in November 2025. 40% Alc./Vol. Extremely limited stocks.
- 1976 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$450. 00Bottle$5400.00 DozenABV: 40%
Château de Laubade's remaining stocks run through the decades, in this case, all the way back to 1976. The house was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the AOC Bas Armagnac and is today considered by many as the premier Armagnac property composed of 105 hectares of vineyards. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic) are grown via sustainable agriculture.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, Vintage Armagnacs have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac). This edition was bottled in November 2025. 40% Alc./Vol.
- 1966 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (500ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$799. 00Bottle$9588.00 DozenABV: 40%
Château de Laubade's remaining stocks run through the decades, in this case, all the way back to 1966. The house was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the AOC Bas Armagnac and is today considered by many as the premier Armagnac property composed of 105 hectares of vineyards. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic) are grown via sustainable agriculture.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, Vintage Armagnacs have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac). This edition was bottled in November 2025. 40% Alc./Vol. Extremely limited stocks.
- Michel Couvreur Blossoming Single Cask Sherried Single Malt French Whisky (700ml) & 1984 Toro Albala Don PX Pedro Ximenez Sherry (500ml) - Limited Edition Box SetBurgundy, FRANCE$599. 00Bottle$7188.00 Dozen
This "sherry-on-sherry" box set sees the Michel Couvreur single malt matured in the exact same casks that matured the Toro Albalá PX sherry. The latter offers an intense, viscous sweetness, while the whisky provides the heat, oak, and spice of a mature spirit, balancing the dried fruits with a slight woody bitterness. Labelled as "Young Blossoming", it was distilled in 2003 and bottled without chill filtration in 2025 with an outturn of 620 bottles. Because both drinks share similar flavours, they're a natural pairing for a truly luxurious tasting experience.
- Kinglake Distillery O'Grady's Stand Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$129. 99Bottle$1559.88 DozenABV: 46%
Aged in small-format re-coopered ex-bourbon barrels from Kentucky, ‘O’Grady’s Stand, the house signature and spiritual backbone of Kinglake. Built from a four-malt mash bill - three drawn from Griffiths in NSW (including one roasted to a decadent chocolate) and a smoky recruit from the Scottish Borders - it’s all stitched together into a rich, oily spirit designed to hold its ground. 46% alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A new distillery in Oz that started in 2018, just north east of Melbourne, in Victoria. This is a single malt and carbon-neutral, well I'm not 100% sure it's still carbon-neutral once it's reached France (ha, S.) Colour: gold. Nose: love, it's got something of an 'American west-coast malt whisky', with some rather profound fermentary notes, all kinds of dark breads, banana cakes, spice bread, some deeper chardonnay (you can find chardonnay while there isn't any chardonnay, you see) and the not-so unusual spicy quartet, ginger – turmeric – nutmeg – cinnamon. Plus custard tart once more. Very lovely and it looks like no corners were cut this time. Mouth: big punch, oak spices and yellow fruits and custard are somewhat stretching themselves thin but it holds. Cakes, breads, and more of that spicy quartet we've just mentioned, big mirabelles, and some kind of spicy and grassy smokiness, as when chefs would smoke some dishes using hay. Did anyone ever try to smoke malted barley using hay? Finish: long, with some milk chocolate and Italian hazelnut paste. Oranges in the aftertaste. Comments: very good, modern, spicy… It would be interesting to try this juice after a few extra-years of mellowing in re-re-refill casks. 84 points - whiskyfun.com
- Clase Azul Dia de Muertos Recuerdos Tequila (1000ml)Jalisco, MEXICO$3999. 00Bottle$47988.00 DozenABV: 40%
The 2025 Día de los Muertos release marks the final chapter of Nuestros Recuerdos, Clase Azul’s five-year exploration of memory, ritual, and remembrance. Created by Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco, the blend is aged between 12 and 38 months in first-use American whiskey casks. A portion of the agave was cooked using a traditional pit oven method, introducing depth, warmth, and a gentle smoky character from the very start. The resulting spirit is full-bodied and composed, offering aromas of cooked agave, smoked wood, orange peel, caramel, and clove, followed by a palate of orange marmalade, cinnamon spice, and toasted oak, finishing long with lingering citrus and soft smoke.
The 2025 decanter completes the story. Finished in soft ivory tones, it features artwork by Mexican-born, Australia-based artist Erika Rivera, depicting a family ofrenda in quiet detail. At its centre sits a 24-karat gold-plated locket holding an obsidian cameo, a symbolic mirror for returning souls in Día de los Muertos tradition. Strictly limited to 10,000 decanters worldwide, this one litre release is Kosher certified and represents the final, most reflective expression of Nuestros Recuerdos.
- 1996 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$260. 00Bottle$3120.00 DozenABV: 40%
Château de Laubade's remaining stocks run through the decades, in this case, all the way back to 1996. The house was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the AOC Bas Armagnac and is today considered by many as the premier Armagnac property composed of 105 hectares of vineyards. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic) are grown via sustainable agriculture.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, Vintage Armagnacs have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac). This edition was bottled in October 2025. 40% Alc./Vol.
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2024 Pala Soprasole Vermentino di SardegnaSardinia, ITALY$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA snappy dry white featuring crunchy lime, green apple and fresh pear fruits.
Established by Salvatore Pala in 1950, today, over 70 years later Mario Pala represents the third generation of the family to run this famous estate. The winery is located in Serdiana, a small town some 20km from Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia and specialises in Vermentino and Cannonau.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Fragrant lime zest and Granny Smith apple scents infused with fresh Mediterranean herbs fly out of the glass trailed by some slatey mineral and saline like notes. Crunchy lime, green apple and fresh pear fruits are delivered with impressive intensity over a back drop of Mediterranean herbs and a saline like minerality. Crisp, snappy acidity, finishing long and zesty.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2022 Tiefenbrunner Merus Weissburgunder Pinot BlancAlto Adige, ITALY$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinAn intensely flavoured and textural Pinot Blanc with a long invigorating finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinct green tint around the edges and a watery hue. Pear, lime and green apple scents light up the nose mixing with some wet slate and saline like notes along the way. Delicious lime and green apple fruits are bristling with energy underscored by crisp, mineral infused acidity. Wet stone, subtle pear, Mediterranean herb and saline characters lend further nuance. Excellent intensity and textural volume with a long invigorating finish.
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2021 Dominique Portet Brut NatureYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkSculptured and racy finishing very dry, elegant and tense.
A blend of 45% Pinot Noir and 55% Chardonnay aged for 30 months on lees. A well formed mousse subsides into a very pale straw base that has pale gold tinged edges and a steady stream of bubbles flowing through it. Citrus and yeast lees scents are followed by some oily toast like notes, almond and chalk. Sculptured and racy in it’s feel, the palate features citrus and green apple fruits over a minerally back drop of almond and chalk. Crisp acidity finishing very dry, elegant and tense.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13% -
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2022 Il Cattivo GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.4%Closure: StelvinSucculent and plush with a spicy finish.
Dark red core with a light red hue. Ripe raspberry and liquorice aromas fill the nostrils with some cherry, vanillin confectionary and peppered earth notes also evident. Plush and juicy, the medium bodied palate features rich raspberry, liquorice and cherry fruits over vanillin spice and earth. Polished tannins with a succulent and spicy, dark fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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