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2021 Nicks Secret TCWR Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $120.00$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkWith a Barossa heritage going back six generations this renown family owned Estate knows a thing or two about producing top notch Shiraz. This offering is one of their icon wines that sells for around $120 but under it’s Nicks Secret guise it can be had at $90.00 off for just $29.99. Only produced in exceptional vintages and impressively packaged with a wax seal, maturation took place in American oak (40% new) for a period of 18 months with only the best barrels selected for the final blend.
Rich, thick and voluptuously textured with a decent whack of vanillin oak behind it, this is trademark old school Barossa Shiraz.
Magnificent density of colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and a near equally deep dark red black hue. Heady scents of dark plum, liquorice, ripe blackberry, choc mint and vanillin oak waft through the nostrils followed by some fennel, mocha and spice notes. Rich, thick and voluptuously textured, the hefty palate is saturated with lavish dark plum, liquorice and choc mint flavours. A decent wack of subtlety toasted vanillin oak, fennel, mocha and spice characteristics the undercard. Ripe velvety tannins have a sturdy underbelly. Dense and powerful, it finishes long, plush and opulent.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
It may sound like the proverbial broken record, but anyone who has not overstocked their cellar with the superb wines from the 2021 vintage in regions like the Barossa will come to regret their inexplicable dithering. The wine is named after a family ancestor who commissioned the first paddle steamer seen on the Murray River (okay, perhaps not quite the search for the source of the Nile, but still very impressive). After fermentation, maturation was in American oak, 40% of which was new, for a year and a half. The final wine is a barrel selection. Under cork. Near black in colour, with a dark maroon rim, the quality of the year shines through. We have aromas weaving through tobacco leaves, chocolate, beef stock, mocha, cocoa powder, cassis and a hint of gum leaf. There is serious concentration here with a supple, sleek and seductive texture, leading to silky tannins. The wine has balance, density and energy. Still refreshing, it offers superb length and will drink magnificently for the next twenty years. Drink 2026-2046.
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Ken Gargett – WinePilot.comA truly marvelous example of this wonderful Barossa vintage. It's made with a distinct handcrafted style from the picking through to the winery, where it's managed in small batches. Deep dark colors on the nose of plummy black fruits, dark chocolate, and subtle spices combined beautifully. The palate packs so much, and yet it is supremely balanced and poised. Spicy dark fruits with a slightly more pronounced mocha richness complementing the berries' dark chocolate notes. Has everything you want to support extended cellaring.
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Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comThis powerful and graceful Shiraz offers an enticing bouquet of dark-fruit richness, smoked game, assorted nuts, and mocha. On the palate, it exhibits superb weight and seductive complexity with a velvety texture. The wine is wonderfully harmonious and seamless, showcasing outstanding depth and opulence with an impressively long, gratifying finish. At its best: now to 2039.
97 Points
Sam Kim – Wine Orbit - Voir Blueberry Liqueur (700ml)AUSTRALIA$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 20%
Crafted through fivefold distillation and the use of natural flavourings, Voir Blueberry is made for classic vodka martinis with a berry twist, refreshing summer cocktails with lemonade and fresh mint, sophisticated spritzers with prosecco and soda, berry-based desserts including panna cotta, and fresh fruit platters. In short, ideal for entertaining and creative mixology! 20% Alc./Vol.
- Voir Cherry Blossom Liqueur (700ml)AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 20%
Inspired by the fleeting beauty of Japanese culture, this Cherry Blossom Liqueur captures a delicate balance of floral elegance and subtle fruitiness. Crafted as the perfect base for sophisticated cocktails, this new flavour is the first of its kind in the world! 20% Alc./Vol.
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2024 Clos Saint Jean Les CaladesVin de pays Vaucluse, FRANCE$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkSaturating rich dark to black fruit with a mild chewy feel imparted across the deep, impactful finish.
An entry level label from one of Chateauneuf Du Pape’s most acclaimed domaines, Clos Saint Jean with fruit being sourced from Vaucluse which adjoins the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Caladoc aged in concrete vats for 9 months, Caladoc is a hybrid grape – a cross between Grenache and Malbec that’s well suited to dry, warm climates.
Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Black raspberry and liquorice aromas show ample intensity out of the glass followed by some ripe black cherry, subtle scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich succulent dark to black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits saturate the mouth with an opulent feel. Scorched earth, infusions of herbs du Provence and blackpepper linger across the exit. Ripe sturdy tannin structure with a mild chewy feel imparted across the deep, impactful finish.=
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Robert Mondavi California ChardonnayCalifornia, UNITED STATES$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, creamy textured entry level Californian Chardonnay.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Ripe peach and honeycomb aromas overlaid with toasty oak mix with some butterscotch, crème brulee and spice notes. Rich and creamy textured, mouth filling ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb flavours meld into a charry oak led back drop of crème brulee and spicy nougat. Fresh underlying acidity finishing full and round.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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Shaw's Pastoral Distillery Red Wheat Australian Vodka (700ml)Gippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%Run and operated in Gippsland, Victoria, Shaw's Distillery make spirits using grain and other produce grown on their own farm. They're committed to high-quality, sustainable, field-to-glass spirits that reflect their Gippsland heritage. This vodka is made using red wheat, a less-than-common variety, usually grown for niche products and uses. 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... A honeycomb sweetness with a hint of grain on the palate. This is a true craft vodka that celebrates provenance, purity, and place.
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2023 Chateau de Chamiery Mercurey Clos de la MaladiereBurgundy, FRANCE$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkA rich, juicy Burgundy that has a long satiny finish.
Aged in 400 litre barrels (15% new) for 16 months. Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry, strawberry and red liquorice scents are complimented by whiffs of violet, fresh herbs, earth and spicy cedar. Rich dark to black cherry, liquorice, dark raspberry and ripe strawberry fruits carry a juicy feel across the mid weighted palate. Subtle earthy incense, herb and spicy cedar elements sit in the background. Ripe polished tannins with a long satiny and generously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Jerzu Telave Vermentino di SardegnaSardinia, ITALY$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA delicious saline laced Vermentino that carries a glossy textural feel.
Antichi Poderi Jerzu is an Italian cooperative with 408 wine grower members. The vineyards, situated in the Jerzu area, lie on gentle slopes that descend from the Gennargentu mountains toward the sea, along coasts renowned for their white sands and crystal-clear waters.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Enticing pear, lime and green apple scents infused with a mix of fresh herbs and stony mineral notes leap from the glass. Delicious pear, lime and green apple fruits slip across the palate with a glossy textural feel. Crisp acidity with fresh herb, wet stone and mineral elements extending across the long saline laced finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
This has a multifaceted aromatic profile, showing orange blossoms, white peaches and broom flowers. Silky texture over medium body with precise and integrated moderate acidity. Drink now.
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Shaw's Pastoral Distillery Red Wheat Australian Vanilla Vodka (700ml)Gippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%Run and operated in Gippsland, Victoria, Shaw's Distillery make spirits using grain and other produce grown on their own farm. They're committed to high-quality, sustainable, field-to-glass spirits that reflect their Gippsland heritage. This vodka is made using red wheat, a less-than-common variety, usually grown for niche products and uses. 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Crafted from our premium Red Wheat Vodka, lightly sweetened and infused with natural vanilla for a soft, elegant sweetness.
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2024 Momo Organic Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA mouth-watering, tropical fruit driven Sauvignon Blanc.
Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle green toned edges and a watery hue. Herbaceous gooseberry, citrus and guava scents are trailed by some grassy asparagus notes. Mouth watering passionfruit and guava flavours mix with citrus, herbaceous grassy and mineral characters. Crisp acidity with a refreshing tropical fruit led finish.
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2025 Nomads Garden Pinot BlancKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinGorgeous textural shape with delicious pear and red apple fruits.
Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Pear and red apple aromas emerge from the glass followed by hints of rosewater, fresh herbs and wet stone. Delicious pear and red apple fruits carry gorgeous textural shape across the palate with notions of musk and fresh herbs sitting in the background. Fresh acidity with a long slippery textured finish.
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2023 Gautheron Bourgogne ChardonnayBurgundy, FRANCE$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA delicious Chablis like white with a slinky, river stone like textural feel and saline laced finish.
Crafted by renowned Chablis winemaker Cyril Gautheron. Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green to the edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up aromatics of lime, green apple and delicate pear followed by some wet stone, oyster shell and mineral notes. Delicious lime and pear fruits are intermeshed with green apple, wet slate and minerally oyster shell like characters. Slinky, river stone like textural feel with brisk underlying acidity. Shapely saline laced finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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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.
92 Points
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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.
Alc. 12.5% - 2008 Single Cask Nation Inchgower 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 55.3%
Located outside the fishing port of Buckie, Inchgower remains a relatively unknown Speysider. Its distillate can be somewhat salty and spicy, bordering on maritime (think Pulteney, for comparison). After a 29 month finishing in a first-fill x-Bourbon hogshead, this bottling should be accompanied by lots of vanilla and toasted coconut flavours. 234 bottles produced. 55.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Absolutely great value. Apples. Herbal. Salt. Peaches. Excellent bottle. - whiskybase.com
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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.
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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.
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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.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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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.
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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.
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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 NoirTasmania, 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.
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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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2019 Watt Whisky Bunnahabhain (Staoisha) 6 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLAND$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 57.1%A peated Bunnah', distilled 2019 and matured in a sherry hogshead with an outturn of 330 bottles. 57.1% Alc.Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Smoky barbeque sauce, dry ashy finish mixing with sherry, strawberries, raspberries and dark cherries.
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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.
- 1999 Single Cask Nation Diamond (Uitvlugt) 24 Year Old Cask Strength Guyana Rum (700ml)GUYANA$320. 00Bottle$3840.00 DozenABV: 50.1%
Distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2023, this rare edition from the now dismantled Uitvlugt Distillery in Guyana will be prized by collectors as one of the last from the original set up. Uitvlugt continues to operate today as a sugar refinery and producer of molasses, however the equipment used for rum production reportedly ceased operation in 2000 (or at the end of 1999, depending on your sources). The column still was moved to the Diamond distillery, home of the exceptional El Dorado rums. Distilled in February 1999, this indie release is said to showcase the distinct, sometimes "briny" or "olive-y" characteristics of the original Uitvlugt stills, alongside notes of guava paste, dried mango, abundant black liquorice and dark roasted coffee. 219 bottles were drawn from a second fill Bourbon hogshead. 50.1% 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
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2023 Oakridge Vineyard Series Hazeldene Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinExpansive, powerful and silky textured, this moreish Yarra Valley Pinot is an absolute steal when compared to it’s Burgundian counterparts.
Matured in French oak barrels for 11 months. Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light crimson red hue. Wonderfully fragrant nose with perfumed scents of violet, red to dark cherry, anise and strawberry leading the way. Traces of rhubarb, bramble, forest floor and dried herbs provide further complexity. Expansive and powerful, moreish red to dark cherry, strawberry, rhubarb and anise flavours glide across the palate with a silken feel. Underlying notions of forest floor, bramble, dried herbs and delicate spicy cedar complete the sophisticated flavour profile. Perfectly integrated, velvet smooth tannins. Combining richness with finesse and a supple feel, it finishes with outstanding length. Trophy for best wine in show at the 2024 Yarra Valley Wine Show.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.2%Other Reviews….
From '98 plantings of MV6 at Gladysdale. The fact that this was The James Halliday Wine of Show at last year's Yarra Valley Wine Show, beating the Hazeldene Chardonnay in the process, says it all. Perfumed and captivating aromas of red fruits, dark rose and a little whole-bunched-derived sous bois. Medium bodied, this silky-textured wine finishes with just the right amount of understated and persistent tannins. Irresistible now and, I'd imagine, over the next six to eight years plus. Drink by 2032.
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Philip Rich - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion - 1997 Single Cask Nation Invergordon 26 Year Old Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$250. 00Bottle$3000.00 DozenABV: 53.4%
Matured in a first-fill bourbon hogshead, this is said to be a decent bang for you buck grain, with tasters describing it as a sweet, creamy, and dessert-like dram featuring notes of crème brûlée, melon, honey, and toasted malt. 240 bottles produced. 53.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
- 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.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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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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