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    That Boutique-y Whisky Company 8 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $119. 99
    Bottle
    $1439.88 Dozen
    ABV: 45.8%

    The first instalment in a series featuring deers on the labels, Boutique-y's Islay 8 Year Old begins its journey through life, with a young, fresh-faced, innocent buck, eager to please. Not only was the whisky awarded a Gold Medal at Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskies Awards 2024, it was also named Category Winner for the Best Scotch Islay Small Batch Single Malt. Matured in refill ex-Bourbon & refill ex-Sherry octaves before bottling non chill filtered at 45.8% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... At the palate the smokey notes of peat are clear and rich, they give the whisky a sort of "oily" texture, creamy even. The finish brings back the salty smokey notes felt at the notes with echoes of sweet fruits. Very enjoyable experience, a bottle of this whisky that should be in every peat enjoyer's cabinet, delicate but with character and surprisingly balanced. I feel it would also make a good entry level drink to the world of peaty whisky. - whiskybase.com

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    2025 Brokenwood Pinot Gris
    Beechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Supple and fleshy with crisp acidity lending a brisk feel.

    Brilliant water like core with green highlights around the edges. Intense ripe pear and red apple scents flood the nostrils with hints of musk and wet stone also chiming in. Delicious fleshy pear and red apple skin flavours are supplely layered across the palate with musk and spicy quince elements the undercard. Crisp acidity lends a brisk feel. Finishes long, gently tangy and fresh.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2023 Solitude Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Juicy and moreish with a long, savoury red fruited finish that carries plenty of freshness.

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry, violet and strawberry scents stream out of the glass followed by hints of rhubarb, anise, dried herbs and forest floor. Juicy red to dark cherry, strawberry and anise fruits power across the moreish palate with delicate spicy cedar, forest floor and dried herb elements extending across the back half. Polished tannins with a long, savoury red fruited finish that carries plenty of freshness.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2023 Maude East Meets West Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Juicy red to dark fruits with a strong whole bunch presence and savoury finish.

    100% whole bunch. Bright red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a semi translucent red hue. Fragrant spicy dark cherry, strawberry, anise and clove scents blossom out of the glass followed by some brambly forest floor like notes. Juicy red to dark cherry and red liquorice fruits are interwoven with clove, red plum, spicy cedar, brambly dried herb and forest floor characters. Lively acidity and fine grained tannins with a spicy, dried herb laden, savoury finish of ample length.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2024 Paracombe Sauvignon Blanc
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A refreshing, fruity dry white.

    Brilliant water like core with green tinted edges. Tropical fruit and ripe melon aromas are followed by some green apple and citrus notes. Refreshing passionfruit, lime and green apple flavours carry a crunchy feel with some melon and citrus in the background. Crisp acidity with a dry fruit driven finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Whistling Eagle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A juicy, mid weighted Heathcote Cabernet that has a polished finish.

    Deep midnight black core with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark plum, blackcurrant and liquorice show good elevation out of the glass followed by some vanillin cedar, gentle tobacco, earth and bay leaf notes. Juicy dark plum, red to black currant and red liquorice fruits are well fleshed in their feel across the mid weighted palate. Vanillin cedar, subtle earth and spicy bay leaf infusions lie in the background. Underlyingly fresh it has fine grained tannins and a polished finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    A love letter to Heathcote cabernet, acknowledging the special connection that the grape and the ancient Cambrian red soil enjoy. What a beauty, seamlessly coming together layered in fragrant black berry fruits, cassis, dark plums, dark roasting herbs, chocolate and woody oak spice. Palate is well structured in ripe tannins, something to build on for the future, but, in the meantime, it is smooth, long, leafy, ripe and utterly delicious. A mighty-fine cab. Drink by 2034.
    96 Points
    Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Mike Press Pinot Noir
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Silky smooth with a long moreish finish.

    Matured for 6 months in French oak. Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Red to dark cherry and rhubarb aromas are delivered with plenty of aromatic lift followed by bramble, dried herb, forest floor and spice notes. Flowing effortlessly across the supplely textured palate are delicious ripe cherry and strawberry fruits. Notions of rhubarb, dried herbs, subtle bramble, forest floor and spice sit underneath. Silky smooth tannins with a long moreish finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2023 Angas & Bremer Malbec
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A rich, blue fruited Malbec with fresh energetic acidity and a bright juicy finish.

    Dense inky black in colour with a bright dark purple hue. Dark plum and ripe blueberry scents fill the nostrils trailed by some liquorice, vanillin cedar, inky earth and fresh herb notes. Rich, ripe blueberry, fleshy blood plum and liquorice fruits engulf the mouth underpinned by fresh, energetic acidity. Vanillin cedar, inky earth and spice elements are also evident. Slightly chalky tannins with a bright juicy finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    Glendronach Ode To The Dark Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $159.99
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50.8%

    Other reviews... Matured entirely in PX sherry casks. Whiffs of sweet red wine, grape, baked fruit, and raspberry jam on a lively nose. The palate offers beautifully integrated dark chocolate, cinnamon, baked red berries, and hints of citrus and butterscotch. The finish is sufficiently long and well-integrated. Fantastic texture, backed up by great depth and integration of some very delicious flavors. Aclassic Glendronach sherry bomb. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    Someone once said that PX had become one of the preferred crutches of modern Scottish malts, though I can’t recall who that was. Not that it matters, there aren’t many Cream casks left anyway… Colour: amber. Nose: there we are, the classic Glendronach profile as seen since the early 2000s, heavily marked by the sherry but in an elegant manner, this time on tobacco, currants (the Andalusian kind), dates, candied cherry, fir honey, and a touch of fresh mint… I find it rather nice, actually, even if it feels a tad sweeter than your typical old-school GDs. With water: a bit of fresh oak pokes through. Not that it really needs water, to be honest. Mouth (neat): frankly, this is not bad at all, more peppery, drier than expected, yet displaying a lovely note of orange liqueur with pepper and honey inside. If such a thing existed… With water: again, the oak shows up, somewhat like freshly cut joinery wood. Finish: of good length, nicely balanced, with dates and orange marmalade. Comments: a nice drop, more on the classic side, shame we had to go and try it with water too. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

    That Boutique-y Whisky Company Mortlach 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $139. 99
    Bottle
    $1679.88 Dozen
    ABV: 45.8%

    Most bottlings from That Boutique-y Whisky Company arrive in a 500ml format. This unusual 700ml release of a 10 Year Old Mortlach started life in the industry standard refill hoagie before being popped it into an ex-rum cask. Fans of Mortlach will know that its main claim to fame, production-wise, is as the home of the most devilishly complex distillation regime in Scotland. It’s also one of the distilleries to use a traditional wormtub to condensate the distillate. Long fermentation and clear wort is the start of production, but then things are a little different. While there are three wash, and three spirit stills, they don’t work in pairs as you’d expect. It all adds up to the new make spirit having been distilled 2.81 times. The muscular character of its distillate has earned it the nickname 'The Beast of Dufftown' which is rather terrifyingly depicted on the label for this limited edition of 445 bottles. 45.8% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Generous helpings of sweet raisins and prunes, pear pastries, marzipan and a touch of mocha. Palate: Big and bold with oily, meaty malt, dried fruits and chocolate Brazil nuts. Earthy coffee and barky spices nestle beneath. Finish: Rich oak, cinnamon, and liquorice join candied fruit and caramelised nuts.

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    Billecart-Salmon Le Rose Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $175. 00
    Bottle
    $2100.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Billecart-Salmon Le Rose is considered the reference point for non vintage Rose Champagne. It consistently outshines other houses in terms of both quality and value for money. Previously labelled as simply Brut Rose Champagne, the blend has been fine tuned and now consists of 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. Aging takes place on lees for 36 months and the blend includes 50% reserve wines (an increase of 10% on it’s former incarnation) sourced across 15 different vintages. It is also slightly drier with the dosage reduced down from 9 g/l to 4.7 g/l

    Your go-to Rose Champagne.

    Pours with a frothy mousse that slowly subsides into a salmon pink coloured base that’s finely threaded by a steady stream of bubbles. Buoyant aromatics of strawberry, yeast lees and citrus fill the nostrils followed by hints of baked bread and chalky mineral notes. A chorus of mouth watering yeast lees, strawberry and white peach flavours are sculptured by vivid acidity which lends a racy feel. Baked bread, delicate almond, ginger and mineral elements sit in the background. The lingering dry, chalk tinged finish providing plenty of stimulation for the senses.
    Alc. 12%

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    2025 Mr Riggs Generation Series Mrs Pinot Gris
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fleshy pear and red apple fruits with brisk acidity lends a refreshing feel to the dry mid length finish.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and ripe apple are joined by quince, subtle musk and spice notes. Fleshy pear and red apple fruits meld into a delicate quince and spice back drop. Brisk acidity lends a refreshing feel to the dry mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2025 Mr Riggs Woodside Sauvignon Blanc
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Pronounced passionfruit, green apple and lime scents jump out of the glass trailed by some subtle herbaceous grassy notes. Mouth watering passionfruit, crunchy green apple and lime flavours are delivered with impressive intensity over a back drop of delicate herbaceous grassy and mineral elements. Crisp acidity with a long racy finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2025 Grampians Estate St. Ethels Old Vines Riesling
    Great Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Mouth-wateringly crunchy with a gentle tangy feel across the fruity finish.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of lime juice and red apple skin mix with whiffs of orange blossom and stony mineral notes. Mouth watering lime juice, red apple and pear flavours drive the palate with orange blossom, honeysuckle and mineral elements the undercard. Crunchy acidity with a gentle tangy feel across the fruity finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12%

    Dutch Rules Dutch Ceylon Gin (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Produced by Dutch Rules Distilling Co., based in Mitcham, Melbourne, this gin is a tribute to the founder Danny Perera's Sri Lankan heritage. It's crafted with Dilmah Ceylon tea, pomelo, lime leaf, Ceylon cinnamon, hibiscus and toasted coconut offering a unique blend of spicy, citrusy, and tropical flavours with a smooth finish. They believe the result is a perfectly balanced gin that offers both complexity and drinkability — whether served neat, with tonic, or in a creative cocktail. 40% Alc./Vol.

    2024 Lamoresca Rosato
    Sicily, ITALY
    $47. 99
    Bottle
    $575.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Set in the rugged hills of central Sicily's Caltanissetta province, Lamoresca is the home and passion project of Filippo Rizzo, whose organically farmed vineyards sit on ancient clay-limestone soils at around 450 metres altitude. The wines capture the raw, untamed beauty of inland Sicily, balancing generosity with freshness and a striking sense of place. Rizzo's thoughtful, low-intervention approach has made Lamoresca one of the island's most characterful and expressive small estates.

    A blend of 70% Nero d’Avola, 25% Frappato and 5% Moscato, the 2024 Rosato continues to bridge the gap between serious structure and easy drinkability. The mix of red and white grapes brings both depth and lift; the Nero d’Avola providing grip and savour, Frappato lending bright, red-fruited energy, and Moscato adding a gentle aromatic twist. It's a vivid and textural rosato that perfectly captures Lamoresca's earthy, vibrant personality.

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    2025 Forest Hill Vineyard Block 2 Riesling
    Mount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Terrifically concentrated and texturally voluminous yet tense and dry with an exceptionally long zesty finish.

    From a single vineyard planted in 1975. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime, citrus and orange rind flood the nostrils followed by some chalky talc, green apple and slatey mineral notes. The mouth watering palate is bristling with lime, citrus and orange rind fruits which are both terrifically concentrated and texturally voluminous. Chalky talc, wet steel and flinty mineral elements express themselves across the back half. Tense and dry it has a spine of crisp, laser edged acidity which leans into the long zesty finish that shows exceptional drive.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews.....
    A bright and juicy version of the variety, vibrant and cooling, citrusy in a pretty way. Some rosy lift and a general sense of lemongrass and ginger brightness in the mix. So even, flowing, deeply flavoursome. A pleasing and generous style of riesling, unashamed of its origins and feeling pure and natural as it goes. Delicious. Serious. Complex. Drink by 2035.
    95 points
    Mike Bennie - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

    G.E. Massenez Calvados Vieux Prisoner Carafe (700ml)
    Normandy, FRANCE
    $129. 99
    Bottle
    $1559.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    A beautifully shaped vessel with a real surprise! This carafe of Calvados also contains a whole apple - a prisoner, accomplished by placing a bottle over the budding fruit and allowing it to grow inside. Expect classic apple brandy notes of cinnamon, clove, dry apple and oak. 40% Alc./Vol.

    That Boutique-y Whisky Company Balblair 11 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 45.8%

    Although now a single malt with its own brand, the majority of the whisky made at Balblair still goes towards the Blended Scotch industry. Clear worts, long fermentation in wooden washbacks, and distillation in small, stumpy stills produces a richly fruity new make character alongside a sulphury/meaty note. The outturn for this indie release was 350 bottles from a first-fill bourbon barrel. The label features a character from Boutique-y's original Balblair label that took inspiration from the film 'The Angel's Share', which was shot at the distillery. 45.8% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Overall, a very nice whisky. Definitely on the ripe, fruity side and very pleasing. This one has a fruit basket from the garden, with the fruit already fallen from the tree and the bees feasting on it. You won't find much more, but it's perfectly adequate and enriches my whisky heaven greatly. A few percent more would suit it well. The nose is its great strength. Highly recommended. - whiskybase.com

    Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Fruity, tropical notes of banana bread, foam banana sweeties, vanilla custard, Tarte Tatin. Palate: Sweet, creamy malt, white chocolate buttons, vanilla cream and sweet cinnamon with a touch of green banana beneath. Finish: Creamy vanilla and soft, sweet fruits linger, with a touch of herbaceous barley and a pinch of peppercorn heat.

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0278 American Oak 16 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.1%

    Matured in American oak for 16 years, this single cask release had an outturn of 175 bottles at 46.1% Alc./Vol. These bottlings show the consistency of house character when matured in a controlled, familiar cask type, typically offering notes of vanilla, stone fruit and soft oak spice. Non chill filtered.

    From early bottlings that were sometimes awkward and experimental, Sullivan’s Cove has emerged as one of the top whisky producers in the Southern hemisphere. Founded in 1994, Patrick Macguire joined the company five years later as Head Distiller, spearheading a new bottle design and refining the portfolio. By 2007, the distillery gained international recognition with their American Oak winning Liquid Gold (95/100) in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Even greater praise was to follow, with the title of World’s Best Single Malt at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards in London in 2014. In 2016 the distilllery was sold, but the core range has persisted (American Oak, French Oak and Double Cask. For collectors, a special single cask range includes older age statements and cask strength expressions). Thirty years on, Sullivans Cove's output is better than ever, affirmed by a meticulous new distillery and significantly bigger production to meet global demand. The majority of the whiskies are aged in either 300L French oak ex-tawny barrels or 200L American oak ex-bourbon barrels and generally bottled between 6 and 9 years.

    That Boutique-y Whisky Company Campbeltown 8 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml) - Batch 4
    Campbeltown, SCOTLAND
    $114. 99
    Bottle
    $1379.88 Dozen
    ABV: 52.3%

    Blended malts from Campbeltown are trending. The style and quality of the distillates means they're invariably very tasty drams (Springbank's own Campbeltown Loch is a case in point). Adorned with the ominous spectacle of a meteor strike on its label, this edition was bottled for the End of the World series by the reputable indie, That Boutique-y Whisky Company. 454 bottles were drawn from a first-fill bourbon barrel at 52.3% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... The first nose is a smooth pleasant bourbon. More like Lowland than Campbelltown. Grass, hay, lemon, a little lime honey. The more one breathes, the more alcohol spices. Breathing in a bit of cork + cellar dampness + oak. The taste is sweet, very drinkable hay-grass, The finish is medium - short. It's surprising for this strength. Although there is wax in the taste on the back of the tongue, rounded by oak. Quite a nice blend, but definitely not Campbelltown style. - whiskybase.com

    Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Crisp apple and biscuity malt cushion soft waves of oily, coastal smoke. Preserved lemon and black pepper follow, with hints of floral garden herbs. Palate: Big rich layers of roasted barley and toasted oats join cider apples and subtly tarry smoke. Finish: Charred oak, barky cinnamon, a touch of clove, stewed tea, and dried herbs.

    That Boutique-y Whisky Company Dalmunach 7 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml) - Batch 1
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $119. 99
    Bottle
    $1439.88 Dozen
    ABV: 48.5%

    Sourced from a host of bourbon and oloroso octave casks, this youthful Dalmunach is another in Boutiquey's 'End of the World' series. The label depicts an apocalyptic scenario triggered by an AI malfunction. Behold the encroaching cataclysm! Batch 1 is a release of 453 bottles at 48.5% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Taste is bready, salty and a bit hot (but not annoyingly so), with gentle subtle notes of salty lime. Salted crust sourdough. That quite literal barley huskiness reminds me of The Glenlivet. Faint orangey note. Just hinting at starting to pick up some complexity. It’s a decent whisky. A couple more years and some good casks and we’d have a solid Speyside whisky on our hands. Very promising. - whiskybase.com

    Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Roasted malt, soft stone fruits, and overripe orchard fruits open the way for trickles of honey, lemon and lime marmalade, and peppercorns. Palate: The zesty citrus from the nose carries through, joined by prunes, salted papaya, and toasted coconut, with waves of creamy oaken vanilla throughout. Finish: Toasted oak, vanilla, a smidge of dried chilli flake heat.

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    2024 Greywacke Pinot Gris
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, luscious and viscous with a long, exotic off dry finish.

    Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Ripe pear, Jonathan apple and honeysuckle aromas flood the nostrils followed by hints of musk, Turkish delight and ginger. Rich, luscious pear, red apple and honeysuckle flavours carry a viscous feel across the palate. Subtle musk, Turkish delight and spice elements lie underneath. Off dry it has a lick of brisk acidity to freshen things up. Finishes long, exotic and juicy.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews.....
    A flinty number with struck stone at the forefront. Poire William pear, grappa and pickled ginger. There is character and a strong sense of palate value here, with swirls of candied lemon, pomelo and pith. Some earthy oyster mushroom and white pepper. Plenty to ponder on. Some tactile skin tension adds further interest. A great wine for Thai and herby, salty dishes. Drink by 2030.
    93 points
    Shanteh Wale - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Mr Riggs Outpost Coonawarra Cabernet
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Ben Riggs sourced the fruit for this excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Coonawarra’s top growers - Michael Wetherall’s, Wetherall Estate. From two premium vineyards on the estate that are a combination of terra rossa and sandy loam soils, the sites are located at the northern end of the region and are traditionally some of the earlier ripening blocks that deliver lower yields but excellent concentration. Picked on different days and from different blocks to allow for optimum ripening and multiple blending options, parcels of fruit for this Cabernet were separately fermented in 5 tonne open fermenters. On skin fermentation was completed before pressings were sent to barrel to complete fermentation in a 30% new French and 5% American oak combination.

    A beautifully balanced Coonawarra Cabernet that’s deeply concentrated and amply fleshed yet wonderfully refined.

    Dense midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Sailing out of the glass with plenty of intensity are enticing blackcurrant, mulberry and choc mint aromas which intermingle with vanillin cedar, tobacco and spicy dried herb notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits caress the mid weighted palate with ample flesh and concentration. Lending further interest are notions of spicy vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco and infusions of bay leaf. Beautifully balanced and structured it has fine grained tannins and a finish that’s long and deep yet refined.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews....
    A classic regional statement here, again sourcing the variety from outside Riggs’s home base – and unsurprisingly Coonawarra, showcasing its best-known features. Starts with a fragrant crush of black berries, bay leaf and mint providing their herbal aromatics, before easing into the palate with a certain grace and elegance, juicy, superfine tannin feels with just a delicate grab to finish, oak supportive and balanced – impressive given a decent amount is new French. Winner winner lamb shank dinner.
    94 Points
    Tony Love – WinePilot.com

    Dutch Rules Officers Cut Navy Strength Gin (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 58%

    Set sail for the high seas with Dutch Rules' navy strength. Intense and punchy, this juniper forward gin is complexed by foraged coastal ingredients like karkalla, saltbush and toasted seaweed, alongside olive leaf and mountain pepper leaf. The result is a 'umami style', salty and savoury, with a refreshing finish from river mint, cucumber & lemon peel. If you're buying this for G&Ts, Dutch Rules recommends a light tonic with a slice of lemon. 58% Alc./Vol.

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0203 French Oak Second Fill 16 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $1250. 00
    Bottle
    $15000.00 Dozen
    ABV: 49.5%

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

    Barrel No. TD0203 was a French oak cask that resulted in 402 bottles at a strength of 49.5% Alc./Vol.

    The French Oak Single Cask range is renowned for its bold, decadent character, achieved through full-term maturation in French oak casks that once held Australian tawny. These casks impart intense flavours of dark fruit, rich spice, and velvety sweetness, creating a deeply layered and luxurious whisky. Widely celebrated on the world stage, previous French Oak releases have won accolades such as “World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt” at the World Whiskies Awards, cementing their reputation for power, complexity, and a long, indulgent finish.

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0207 American Oak 16 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47.6%

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

    Matured in American oak for 16 years, this single cask release had an outturn of 213 bottles at 47.6% Alc./Vol. These bottlings show the consistency of house character when matured in a controlled, familiar cask type, typically offering notes of vanilla, stone fruit and soft oak spice. Non chill filtered.

    From early bottlings that were sometimes awkward and experimental, Sullivan’s Cove has emerged as one of the top whisky producers in the Southern hemisphere. Founded in 1994, Patrick Macguire joined the company five years later as Head Distiller, spearheading a new bottle design and refining the portfolio. By 2007, the distillery gained international recognition with their American Oak winning Liquid Gold (95/100) in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Even greater praise was to follow, with the title of World’s Best Single Malt at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards in London in 2014. In 2016 the distilllery was sold, but the core range has persisted (American Oak, French Oak and Double Cask. For collectors, a special single cask range includes older age statements and cask strength expressions). Thirty years on, Sullivans Cove's output is better than ever, affirmed by a meticulous new distillery and significantly bigger production to meet global demand. The majority of the whiskies are aged in either 300L French oak ex-tawny barrels or 200L American oak ex-bourbon barrels and generally bottled between 6 and 9 years.

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0160 American Oak 16 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.4%

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

    Matured in American oak for 16 years, this single cask release had an outturn of 144bottles at 46.4% Alc./Vol. These bottlings show the consistency of house character when matured in a controlled, familiar cask type, typically offering notes of vanilla, stone fruit and soft oak spice. Non chill filtered.

    From early bottlings that were sometimes awkward and experimental, Sullivan’s Cove has emerged as one of the top whisky producers in the Southern hemisphere. Founded in 1994, Patrick Macguire joined the company five years later as Head Distiller, spearheading a new bottle design and refining the portfolio. By 2007, the distillery gained international recognition with their American Oak winning Liquid Gold (95/100) in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Even greater praise was to follow, with the title of World’s Best Single Malt at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards in London in 2014. In 2016 the distilllery was sold, but the core range has persisted (American Oak, French Oak and Double Cask. For collectors, a special single cask range includes older age statements and cask strength expressions). Thirty years on, Sullivans Cove's output is better than ever, affirmed by a meticulous new distillery and significantly bigger production to meet global demand. The majority of the whiskies are aged in either 300L French oak ex-tawny barrels or 200L American oak ex-bourbon barrels and generally bottled between 6 and 9 years.

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0101 American Oak Second Fill 17 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47.5%

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

    In the American Oak Second Fill range, Sullivans Cove offer whiskies of maturity and finesse, drawn from casks seasoned by earlier spirit. Decades of slow ageing in these gentler barrels creates a delicate balance between vibrant fruit and malt character, soft vanilla, and mellow oak spice. In this example the nose needs coaxing to release a fruity aspect, in particular, dried pears, perfectly integrated with the oaky vanillas. The crisp, warming delivery shows a bit of that pickled ginger note that characterised early bottlings, but it's offset by a soft orchard fruitiness, almost like a young Calvados. The finish is subtle, medium-long, with gentle spices. Reveals the distillery's elegant side. 15ml sample.

    TD0101 was filled into a cask in May 2006 and bottled in June 2023 at 47.5% Alc./Vol. 384 bottles produced.

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0192 American Oak 16 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 50.6%

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

    Matured in American oak for 16 years, this single cask release had an outturn of 172 bottles at 50.6% Alc./Vol. These bottlings show the consistency of house character when matured in a controlled, familiar cask type, typically offering notes of vanilla, stone fruit and soft oak spice. Non chill filtered.

    From early bottlings that were sometimes awkward and experimental, Sullivan’s Cove has emerged as one of the top whisky producers in the Southern hemisphere. Founded in 1994, Patrick Macguire joined the company five years later as Head Distiller, spearheading a new bottle design and refining the portfolio. By 2007, the distillery gained international recognition with their American Oak winning Liquid Gold (95/100) in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Even greater praise was to follow, with the title of World’s Best Single Malt at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards in London in 2014. In 2016 the distilllery was sold, but the core range has persisted (American Oak, French Oak and Double Cask. For collectors, a special single cask range includes older age statements and cask strength expressions). Thirty years on, Sullivans Cove's output is better than ever, affirmed by a meticulous new distillery and significantly bigger production to meet global demand. The majority of the whiskies are aged in either 300L French oak ex-tawny barrels or 200L American oak ex-bourbon barrels and generally bottled between 6 and 9 years.

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0064 American Oak Second Fill 17 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47.4%

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

    In the American Oak Second Fill range, Sullivans Cove offer whiskies of maturity and finesse, drawn from casks seasoned by earlier spirit. Decades of slow ageing in these gentler barrels creates a delicate balance between vibrant fruit and malt character, soft vanilla, and mellow oak spice. In this example the nose needs coaxing to release a fruity aspect, in particular, dried pears, perfectly integrated with the oaky vanillas. The crisp, warming delivery shows a bit of that pickled ginger note that characterised early bottlings, but it's offset by a soft orchard fruitiness, almost like a young Calvados. The finish is subtle, medium-long, with gentle spices. Reveals the distillery's elegant side. 15ml sample.

    TD0064 was filled into a cask in Dec 2005 and bottled in Feb 2023 at 47.4% Alc./Vol. 446 bottles produced.

    Sullivans Cove Special Single Cask SC0387 Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $750. 00
    Bottle
    $9000.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.1%

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

    French Oak ex-Pinot Noir Single Cask SC0387 was filled in August of 2017 into a single barrel. It's the Sullivans Cove expression that has become a legend, and one of the most sought-after Australian whiskies after winning World’s Best at the World Whiskies Awards in 2014 - and again in 2019. At seven years old, this cask was decanted in September of 2024, bottled unflocked and unfiltered at 46.1% Alc./Vol with an outturn of 379 bottles.

    Notes from the producers... Nose: Deep and evocative, where dark fruits and savoury intrigue entwine. Prunes and truffle lead into cherries, liquorice, and worn leather, met with the richness of strawberry jam and blackcurrant jelly. A flicker of flint, potpourri, and rose oil lends brightness, while the warmth of fresh lemon leaf, sage, dried hay, coriander and tobacco lingers. White pepper and cinnamon thread through, grounding the florals of violet and dried herbs. Palate: Umami-laden and richly textured, unfurling with the depth. The juicy, crunchy red berries of Tasmanian Pinot have been cooked down to a delightful mixed red berry jam, and lifted by cherry brightness. A full, rolling body carries silky tannins, interwoven with tea leaf, bay, and the savoury intrigue of curry leaf musk. Cola and thick cream provide contrast, met by the delicate fizz of creaming soda. Chinese roast duck, olive brine, and a hint of flint lend complexity. Finish: Supple tannins stretch the experience, carrying autumn leaves and the bittersweet warmth of cola. Alpine amaro lends its herbal grip, before hoisin, lemon rind, and coriander seed cut through with freshness. A final wave of citrus peel and Christmas pudding deepens into the dark fruit richness of plum sauce.

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0360 American Oak Second Fill Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47.4%

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

    This second-fill American oak matured release was filled into a cask in May 2012 and bottled in May 2024. 228 bottles produced. 47.4% Alc./Vol.

    From early bottlings that were sometimes awkward and experimental, Sullivan’s Cove has emerged as one of the top whisky producers in the Southern hemisphere. Founded in 1994, Patrick Macguire joined the company five years later as Head Distiller, spearheading a new bottle design and refining the portfolio. By 2007, the distillery gained international recognition with their American Oak winning Liquid Gold (95/100) in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Even greater praise was to follow, with the title of World’s Best Single Malt at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards in London in 2014. In 2016 the distilllery was sold, but the core range has persisted (American Oak, French Oak and Double Cask. For collectors, a special single cask range includes older age statements and cask strength expressions). Thirty years on, Sullivans Cove's output is better than ever, affirmed by a meticulous new distillery and significantly bigger production to meet global demand. The majority of the whiskies are aged in either 300L French oak ex-tawny barrels or 200L American oak ex-bourbon barrels and generally bottled between 6 and 9 years.

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0451 American Oak Second Fill Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47%

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

    This second-fill American oak matured release was filled into a cask in Nov 2013 and bottled in Aug 2023. 277 bottles produced. 47% Alc./Vol.

    From early bottlings that were sometimes awkward and experimental, Sullivan’s Cove has emerged as one of the top whisky producers in the Southern hemisphere. Founded in 1994, Patrick Macguire joined the company five years later as Head Distiller, spearheading a new bottle design and refining the portfolio. By 2007, the distillery gained international recognition with their American Oak winning Liquid Gold (95/100) in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Even greater praise was to follow, with the title of World’s Best Single Malt at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards in London in 2014. In 2016 the distilllery was sold, but the core range has persisted (American Oak, French Oak and Double Cask. For collectors, a special single cask range includes older age statements and cask strength expressions). Thirty years on, Sullivans Cove's output is better than ever, affirmed by a meticulous new distillery and significantly bigger production to meet global demand. The majority of the whiskies are aged in either 300L French oak ex-tawny barrels or 200L American oak ex-bourbon barrels and generally bottled between 6 and 9 years.

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask American Oak Barrel TD0108 Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml) - 2018 Bottling
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $450. 00
    Bottle
    $5400.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47.5%

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

    Sullivans Cove American Oak is a series of single malt whiskies drawn exclusively from American oak ex-Bourbon barrels. Each cask is aged in Tasmania’s unique climate for a minimum of 10 years, with many exceeding this. Bottled unblended and one cask at a time, each release reflects the distinct influence of its specific barrel. While the ABV varies from cask to cask—typically falling between 47% and 50%—all expressions are non-chill filtered and free from added colour. As one of the foundational expressions in the Sullivans Cove core range, the American Oak Single Cask highlights the purity of distillation and the consistency of house character when matured in a controlled, familiar cask type, offering notes of vanilla, stone fruit and soft oak spice.

    Filled into a cask in June 2006 and bottled in Aug 2018. 226 bottles produced.
    From a private collection. 47.5% Alc./Vol

    Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0028 French Oak Second Fill 17 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $1250. 00
    Bottle
    $15000.00 Dozen
    ABV: 48.3%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some light creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks. This one, in particular, has some extra scratching on the back panel. Actual product pictured.

    Barrel No. TD0028 was a French oak cask that resulted in 415 bottles at a strength of 48.3% Alc./Vol.

    The French Oak Single Cask range is renowned for its bold, decadent character, achieved through full-term maturation in French oak casks that once held Australian tawny. These casks impart intense flavours of dark fruit, rich spice, and velvety sweetness, creating a deeply layered and luxurious whisky. Widely celebrated on the world stage, previous French Oak releases have won accolades such as “World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt” at the World Whiskies Awards, cementing their reputation for power, complexity, and a long, indulgent finish.

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    Elijah Craig 11 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey (700ml) - Batch B523
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $220. 00
    Bottle
    $2640.00 Dozen
    ABV: 62.1%

    "The journey ends here for those looking for a big vanilla bourbon." - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

    The second release in Elijah Craig’s 2023 Barrel Proof series. For those new to this label, the batch number provides specific information. So, for this release, 'B' stands for the 2nd batch in an annual A, B, C line. The 5 denotes the release month (May) while the 23 represents the year of release (Australian allocations always take longer than usual to arrive). The whiskey was aged 11 years and 5 months before bottling at 62.1% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... fresher than its years...Quite waxy in part with tannins building almost surreptitously . The sweetened vanillas are pretty full on; light coffee/mocha trace; though that coffee is a bit heavy on the high roast bitternesss late on. An elegant bourbon which reveals its age in ocassional fits and starts. The journey ends here for those looking for a big vanilla bourbon. 91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

    Notes from the producers... “The nose will knock you off your feet. The palate is ridiculously viscous, with cinnamon candies, rye, barrel, roasted vanilla bean & chocolate.”

    Specht Slivovitz Plum Brandy (700ml)
    GERMANY
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Double distilled from plums in the traditional fashion and presented in a distinctive round 'pocket watch' bottle, Specht Slivovitz offers a flavour profile that's as intriguing as its history. Inspired by old-country grappas made by Eastern Europeans who lived off the land, contemporary versions like this come close to eau de vie in flavour and body, tasting of plums or prunes while being full-bodied with a hearty spirit sweetness. Typically served as a digestif, warmed in the glass, you can also use Slivovitz in drinks like the Plum Brandy Sour or Plum Martini. The spirit has also become popular in hot toddies, mixed with honey, lemon and hot water. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    Makers Mark Star Hill Farm American Whisky (700ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $380. 00
    Bottle
    $4560.00 Dozen
    ABV: 57.4%

    Named after the company’s 1100-acre farm that surrounds the distillery, Star Hill Farm marks a shift in focus for the brand, being Maker’s first ever wheat whiskey, composed of 51% Soft Red Winter Wheat, 27% Malted Soft Red Winter Wheat and 22% Malted Barley. Zero corn is used. There's no age statement, however the label indicates it was distilled around 7-8 years ago, so expect something within that range. It's also high-proof and priced as an artisan product. Eric Hasman at breakingbourbon.com got a chance to taste the new premium release, summing up his thoughts as follows: "While it shares some similarities with the standard Maker’s Mark Bourbon, it is also refreshingly adventurous and contemporary... The majority of the sip is an invigorating change of pace, offering robust flavors, but using so much wheat in its mashbill has its drawbacks. That is evident in the whiskey’s finish, which features much more astringent oak than desired despite including so much malted wheat grain in its mashbill. Though it hampers what is otherwise a great pour, it’s not detrimental to the point of derailing the whole sip." 57.4% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Maker’s newest annual release blends wheat whiskey made from a mash of 70% wheat and 30% malted barley with 100% malted wheat whiskey, creating a fruity, rustic, and peppery pour. On the nose there’s brown sugar, chocolate chip cookies, lemon- ade, and a campfire-like hint of burnt wood. The palate is fruitier, with fruit tarts and bright citrus. A pepperiness shines with a prickle that fades slowly into toasted oak. (Release date: 5/25) 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    "A very nice endeavor by Maker’s! Sweet, floral, rich and nuanced. There’s a bitter, tannic side to the pour that works in tandem with the sweetness to spectacular effect at times but at other moments takes a bit too much focus off the sweet, rich notes. The tannic profile adds some complexity; I just wish it were dialed down a notch or two — minor complaint about an altogether spectacular whiskey. Make no mistake: Maker’s Mark’s first wheat whiskey is a roaring success." - The Daily Pour

    "The palate doesn’t surprise: It’s sweet, with brown sugar, then maple syrup becoming dominant. Again it’s quite toasty — like well-grilled wheat bread, not barrel char — which pairs well with the syrup quality to create a Sunday morning breakfast character. Pancakes are not out of the question here." - drinkhacker.com

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    St. Agnes XXO Exceptional Reserve 50 Year Old Brandy (700ml)
    Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $4799. 00
    Bottle
    $57588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    "One of the greatest achievements in Australian winemaking and distilling." - Luke McCarthy

    At the time of writing, this is the oldest Australian spirit ever released, the majority distilled between 1970 and 1972 from Doradillo, Pedro Ximenez, Palomino and sultana grapes. Aromatics match the age statement; profound and superbly integrated, laden with rancio, buttered date cake, traces of old muscat, fig paste and fruit'n'nut dark chocolate with no loss of intensity after ample air contact. At five decades, the spirit warmth remains surprisingly present; It's brandy, no question, yet like its 30-year-old sibling, the profile draws comparison with high-end sherried single malt - it could be a single cask Glendronach or Macallan, for example, out of PX - especially at the finish where sticky date is more salient, checked by hints of orange zest. Pulsing persistence confirms this is seriously old material, and the complex fruit and nut interplay has to compete with some venerable oak. Sweet spices slowly retreat, leaving a glaze of rancio and ancient fortified wine through the aftertaste. Exceptional, and a brandy for lovers of single malt or Armagnac, more so than Cognac. 46% Alc./Vol. 50ml sample.

    Other reviews... The mahogany colour indicates plenty of oak, which pays off on the nose – this is far woodier than the younger releases. Forest floor and an attic full of antique furniture creep out of the glass, and perhaps monsters lurk here. Please don't approach unless you like oak. But there’s Cherry Ripe, too, and that St Agnes creaminess I love. On the palate, it turns out the monster wants to hug you. Sure, it smells of sandalwood and leaf litter, but it’s a soft hug nonetheless, and the tannin on the finish is incredibly creamy, like an excellent cup of black tea rather than a dusty old bit of wood. This is perfectly true to style and an outstanding achievement by any measure. 96 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com.au

    Notes from the producers... The mahogany colour hints at the flavour in the glass. It smells of decades old tawny, Persian dates, marmalade and snow-white pebbles. It smells of old oiled cricket bats, rocky road chocolate and rose water. It fans out like a peacock’s tail on the palate. Viscous and luscious, bitter candied orange and caramelised apricot. It’s like inhaling the Barrel Halls, as the nutty rancio characters emerge and it just doesn’t stop, as hints of leather, cardamon, prunes and spice-rack linger. There’s light and shade, bright corners and dark corners. It’s hard not to get carried away when tasting an aged spirit with this level of depth and heritage. The kind of spirit that gives you goosebumps and makes the hairs on your neck stand up. One of the greatest achievements in Australian winemaking and distilling. - Luke McCarthy

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    St. Agnes XO Centenary Reserve Cask Strength Single Cask 30 Year Old Brandy (700ml)
    Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $749. 00
    Bottle
    $8988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 50.5%

    St.Agnes debuted this line several years ago, marking their first single cask release in over a century. Distilled from a Doradillo base wine, the bouquet is decadent, thick with oaky vanillas, cafe cremes, salted caramel chocolate, sticky date pudding and Rare Port, all sprinkled with cinnamon. At natural strength, it fulfils expectations; the flavour drive is impressive, the profile repeating the promise of the nose with an initial burst of juicy spiced-raisins, dried figs and apricots, tempered by tingling acidity and sweet oak. The tannins are fine-grained, the alcohol warms the heart and the overall balance near perfect. It's the beast of the collection, and arguably the most 'brandy-like', but the similarities to cask strength sherried single malts are also undeniable. Malt lovers take note! 50.5% Alc./Vol. 1995 distillation tasted.

    Other reviews... At 55% alcohol, the Centenary Reserve has a lot more punch than St Agnes’ other brandies. Still, they’ve chosen less active casks here as the orange peel sweetness is far more apparent than oak on the nose, which is super cool for a spirit so old, especially when so many Aussie spirits are over-oaked at a 10th of this age. Whisky makers take note! The alcohol does present a bit of a barrier to nuance on the nose, but there’s still toasted almond and mint ice cream to be found. The entry on the palate is incredible, with big, warm, marmalade sweetness. Where the high alcohol hides some things on the nose, it explodes them across the tongue. This is my favourite palate of any St Agnes I’ve tried. The finish is still gentle with that hallmark St Agnes creaminess, and the fact that they can bottle at 55% without any burn is awe-inspiring. Remarkable. 97 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com.au

    Notes from the producers... , it’s instantly floral and fruity, with a bright freshness that’s hard to believe considering the age. Highly concentrated and fragrant, with poached pear, dried fig and crushed mint leaves. Delicious as it progresses, creamy and moreish, with a slightly leathery, linseed character. Minimal wood extraction allowing the distillate to shine. As complex and refined as Australian brandy gets, and what an invocation of the doradillo grape where it all started in 1925.

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    2024 Coriole Sangiovese
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Excellent fruit intensity and flesh with slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity.

    Sangiovese was pioneered in Australia by Coriole with the first vineyards planted in 1985. It provided a contrasting style to shiraz - the great tradition of McLaren Vale - and has proven to be ideally suited to the warm maritime climate of the region.
    Red to dark red colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant red hue. Intense dark cherry and ripe red currant aromas jump out of the glass followed by some dried herb, earth and spicy tobacco notes. Juicy red currant and ripe cherry fruits flood the mid weighted palate overlaying a red liquorice, dried herb, earth and spicy tobacco back drop. Excellent fruit intensity and flesh with slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity. Long, generously fruited, spice laden finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.2%

    Other Reviews.....
    Such a reliable performer. I probably say something similar most years. Sometimes the well of inspiration runs dry when it comes to my introductions. Bright, crunchy, energetic sort of wine. Red cherry, raspberry, iron filings, some dried herb and almond. It’s medium-bodied, has a light grainy grip to tannin, good varietal flavour, and a lively finish of excellent length. Good stuff. Drink 2025-2032.
    93 points
    Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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    The Irishman Single Malt Irish Whiskey (1000ml)
    IRELAND
    Reduced from $119.99
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    One lot only reduced to clear! Grab a litre cheaper than the 700ml while stocks last.

    'The Irishman' is a brand from the same company behind the award winning 'Writer's Tears' Irish whiskeys. This is a triple-distilled expression aged in a combination of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks for a minimum of ten years. An attractive spicy fruit-cake integration into what is otherwise, a typical pot still profile. Air contact draws out a spirity, brittle edge to the malt. Third pass finds the intensity drop, revealing light orchard fruits, vanilla cream biscuits and slight caramel. Light-weighted, but the oils add body to what is a distinctive Irish: Sherried-vanilla meets a chocolate box of fruity cocoa in the aftertaste. Quaffable straight, but adding ice makes a noticeable difference to the texture. 40% Alc./Vol. [Batch 1916/2016] 

    Other reviews... [Batch 1703/2013] The Walsh Family releases 6,000 bottles in every small batch of their single malt. Each bottling is a combination of triple distilled whiskey matured in oloroso sherry and bourbon casks. The nose is bright with vanilla icing, butterscotch, and dried peach. The taste is quite active, with honey, cinnamon, gingerbread, ground almond, and dark chocolate. There is a brief flat spot where the bitterness burns through, before it fades to leave a pleasing tickle around the gums. 85 points - whiskyadvocate.com (Fall 2014) Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick

    Gold Medal - International Spirits Challenge 2022

    Gold Medal - London Spirits Competition 2018

    Glenfarclas 70 Year Old Warehouse Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $33999. 00
    Bottle
    $407988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 42.9%

    At the time of writing, this is the oldest Glenfarclas ever released.

    Distilled on 20 November 1953, the 70-Year-Old marks a pinnacle in Glenfarclas's legacy, embodying over seven decades of meticulous expertise. It was fully matured in the distillery's traditional dunnage warehouses in a single 1st Fill Sherry Butt. The original contents equated to approximately 500 litres. Of what was left, 262 bottles were filled in June 2025 at a natural strength of 42.9% Alc./Vol., and just 15 of those were allocated to Australia.

    It's very rare for any distillery to be able to hold onto stocks for a period of 70 years. Most often distilleries will sell their whisky at a much younger age, but being one of the last family owned and managed distilleries in Scotland, Glenfarclas maintain the option of keeping casks for a longer, then releasing them when the time is right. Of course, it doesn't mean that you can just sit and wait 70 years and you'll have an amazing whisky. Casks will mature at different rates, so for any older casks you must monitor them for alcohol strength, aroma, character and flavour profiles. Needless to say, Glenfarclas are very proud to be able to offer their oldest ever product to date.

    Notes from the producers... Colour - Polished dark teak. Aroma - Stewed fruits and traditional Scottish dumpling. Flavour - Dark chocolate laced with sherry-soaked dried fruits gives way to a refreshingly spicy tingle on the palate leading to a bold thread of rich, roasted coffee. Finish - Delicate peat resurfaces, rolling gently across the tongue with a green, grassy echo of Speyside origins.

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    2024 Gembrook Hill Sauvignon Blanc
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Founded in 1983, Gembrook Hill is one of the Upper Yarra Valley's benchmark estates, planted on a cool, elevated site with volcanic soils that naturally lend themselves to producing fine-boned, ageworthy wines. Over four decades on, the estate has become a reference point for the region, with wines built on clarity, restraint, and a deep sense of place.

    A long-standing benchmark in the Yarra, this Sauvignon Blanc shows the estate’s signature restraint and balance, offering a style that sits well apart from more fruit-driven interpretations of the variety.

    Other Reviews....
    From vines planted on an east-facing slope in Gembrook in '83. Barrel fermented in large format seasoned French oak. Perfumed and pithy. Aromas of pink grapefruit, gooseberry and white flowers together with a gentle herbaceousness. Flows seamlessly on the sapid, fine-boned palate. Another classic sauvignon blanc from Gembrook. Drink 2025-2030.
    96 points
    Philip Rich - James Halliday's Wine Companion

    Delicate perfumes introduce a wine of presence. This release is as good as it always is. Lemon oil, lemongrass, nashi pear, woodsmoke, gravel and whispers of both passionfruit and snow peas. The nose on this wine is exquisite; the palate is perfectly composed. There’s just-enough texture and good carry through the finish. This release had me at hello but every step thereafter it sealed the deal. Drink 2026-2031+.
    94 points
    Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front

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    2024 The Wanderer Upper Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $57. 99
    Bottle
    $695.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Best Pinot Noir - Yarra Valley Wine Show 2025

    The Wanderer is the personal project of Gembrook Hill winemaker Andrew Marks, who draws on select sites across the Yarra Valley to craft wines that reflect both vineyard character and his own light-handed approach. It’s an outlet for Andrew to explore parcels beyond the family estate, with the Upper Yarra Pinot Noir sitting at the core of the range and underscoring the finesse that this cooler part of the region can deliver.

    Sourced from a single vineyard in Yellingbo, a cooler site in the Upper Yarra, this wine captures the elegance and fine detail that Andrew consistently seeks in his work with Pinot Noir. Winemaking sees 20% whole bunches incorporated, and is matured in large format French oak (30% new) for a period of 11 months.

    Other Reviews....
    From a single vineyard in Yellingbo in the Upper Yarra; 20% whole bunches and 20% new oak. Bright crimson. Gently and beautifully perfumed. Aromas of alpine strawberry, pomegranate, fresh and dried rose and orange zest. There's lovely intensity of flavours through the mid-palate. The tannins are sleek and long. Drink now and over the next decade. Drink 2026-2034.
    97 points
    Philip Rich - James Halliday's Wine Companion

    This is another super release. Read everything you can about Australian pinot noir and then just go out and buy Wanderer and Gembrook Hill. Smoke, red cherries, fragrant herbs, undergrowth and graphite. The tension in this wine is electric; the finish is authoritative; the complexity is inherent and from the first sip to the last you are fully aware that you are in the hands of beauty. But this – at $58, remarkably – and you’re missing out on nothing. Drink 2026-2033+.
    95+ points
    Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front

    2023 Vignerons Schmolzer & Brown Pret-a-Rouge
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $31. 99
    Bottle
    $383.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown is the partnership of winemaker-viticulturist Tessa Brown and architect Jeremy Schmölzer, crafting wines from high-altitude vineyards in Beechworth and the King Valley. Their estate vineyard, Thorley, sits over 700m ASL and is farmed with organic practices in all but the most challenging years. Working with minimal intervention, they focus on purity, balance, and drinkability. The range includes single-site wines from Thorley, Brunnen, and Obstgarten, as well as their approachable Prêt-à series.

    A vibrant blend of Beechworth Shiraz (50%), Pinot Noir (40%), and Sangiovese (10%) from organically managed vineyards. The very cool 2023 vintage has produced a more delicate and quietly expressive wine, layered with macerated strawberry, blueberry, and cherry, lifted by a touch of oregano and savoury spice. Light in frame yet long in flavour, it carries Beechworth’s hallmark structure with fine tannins and a gently tapering finish.

    Alc. 13%

    Darkness Craigellachie PX Cask Finish 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $139. 99
    Bottle
    $1679.88 Dozen
    ABV: 49.6%

    Another octave matured single malt from Darkness, this time from a PX cask. Typical of these sweet sherry finishes, you can expect flavours of toffee, Crunchie bars, maple and pecan pastries, complemented by undertones of charred oak and burnt biscuits. 49.6% Alc./Vol.

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