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Morrison Distillers Old Perth Double Sherry Wood Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 48.2%The Old Perth Double Sherry Wood joined the core lineup of Old Perth Whiskies in late 2024. Drawn from ex-Oloroso and Pedro Ximinez sherry casks, we have clean and fairly contemporary sherry at play here with some basic, fresh fruit cake character and a light nuttiness and late bitter cocoa intruding in the sweetness of the malt. 48.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
Other reviews... Nose: To begin, lots of baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange peel) before brown sugar, sultanas, crème caramel, then a hint of raspberry. Palate: Spanish custard slice, fragrant vanilla bean, and cinnamon sugar crêpes all make this a sweet treat on the palate. Finish: Some notes of wood spice emerge, alongside heather honey and a medium-length finish. Comment: Perfectly pleasant whisky but lacks some complexity. 7.2 points - whiskymag.com
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2022 Glaetzer Amon-Ra ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2025-2040)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkA towering Shiraz that offers a remarkable combination of freshness, power and rich plush fruit.
Amon Ra is Ben Glaetzer’s flagship Shiraz named after an Egyptian God who was considered to be the King of all Gods. According to Ben Glaetzer the key to Amon Ra Shiraz is balancing the fruit and tannin extraction rather the maximising it – “the fruit has such expression that we aim to preserve the characteristics of the vineyard rather than dominate them.” Fruit was sourced from a range of vineyards, aged between 50-130 years old, with a strong emphasis on fruit quality, rather than simply selecting parcels of fruit because they were from old vines. The wine was matured for 16 months in 100% new oak of which 5% was American and 95% French. It was bottled unfiltered.
Impenetrable inky black heart with an equally deep dark red black hue. Freshly crushed ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice aromas soar out of the glass trailed by spicy vanillin oak, hints of ripe blueberry, subtle earthy mocha and faint peppered fennel notes. Rich, powerful and incredibly intense, the full bodied palate is tightly packed with opulent blackberry, dark plum, liquorice and ripe blueberry fruits. Monumental in its stature it has a firm yet beautifully integrated tannin framework. Spicy vanillin oak, traces of mocha, earth and peppered fennel elements lurk beneath. Plush yet remarkably fresh it has an explosive finish that seemingly never ends.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
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This seriously classy 2022 Amon-Ra is seamless and beautifully pitched with focus and refinement. Yet, it delivers powerful aromas of black licorice, fennel seed, and a core of blackberries dusted with star anise enriched by sweet, balanced oak. Impressive energy with a streamlined shape comes forward before building layers of sweet and savory tones. Chewy, fine tannins punctuate a finish of exceptional length. A stunning young wine that will build in bottle. Drink 2028 - 2045.
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Angus Hughson - VinousI feel that Ben Glaetzer's Amon-Ra is one of the flag bearers for contemporary Barossan shiraz, certainly when it comes to the more powerful, weighty styles. It has a sense of compression. Wildly concentrated black fruits and palate heft, yet it displays freshness and form; supple, lithe and possessed of northern subregional power writ large. There's an imperious tannin structure but the fruit just sucks it all up and charges on. One for the sybaritic indulger of Barossan wine. It's a ripper. Drink by 2043.
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Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe 2022 Amon-Ra Shiraz speaks so clearly of the Glaetzer house style: that is to say, sleek, polished, powerful, seamless and fruit-driven. These are wines that speak of the Barossa in their earthy splay of pliable tannin, but they have a vibrance to the fruit that is most attractive. So, while these wines harness the place—this wine could hardly be from anywhere else—they do it in a restrained kind of way. Not that you could call this 2022 Amon-Ra Shiraz "restrained" and get away with it. More to comment on the fact that Barossa is yoked and controlled in this wine. I like it a lot. There are notes of dark chocolate, black cherries, raspberry pastille and even pomegranate molasses, alongside sweet paprika, ironstone and red earth, roasted meat and a throw of tapenade. This is really good. 15% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2024-2037.
96 Points
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
A wine that speaks with passion about its Barossa heritage. Generously full-flavoured with masses of concentrated dark fruit delivered with layered richness. The small crop from a reasonably challenging vintage produced fruit with the concentration and balance to create a wine like this. It’s opulent, yes, but there is an effortless stylishness that elevates it into another zone. Licorice and blackberry notes with plush dark plum and a lift of spice all play their roles. Fine chalky tannins and plenty of balanced oak add the final touch to a very good wine with staying power. Drink 2025-2050.
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2024 Gundog Estate The Chase SemillonHunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$33. 99Bottle$407.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with a subtle greenish tint around the edges. Lifted lime zest, lemon and green apple skin aromas mix with subtle fresh herb and slatey mineral notes. Zippy lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple fruits are underscored by crisp laser like acidity. Infusions of fresh herbs and flinty mineral elements lie underneath. Finishes dry with a zingy feel.
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2023 Luna Estate Pinot GrisMartinborough, NEW ZEALAND$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Pronounced ripe pear and red apple scents are intermeshed with honeysuckle, traces of musk and quince. Delicious pear, quince and red apple fruits carry a luscious feel with some honeysuckle and subtle spicy musk elements also present. Off dry it has a juicy finish that shows ample textural volume and length.
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2023 Luna Estate ChardonnayMartinborough, NEW ZEALAND$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBright straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe peach aromas mix with honeyed bees wax and clove like notes followed by hints of lemon butter and spice. Creamy textured on entry the palate features rich pear and peach fruits over lemon butter, bees wax, clove and spice. Brisk acidity with a texturally full yet energetic finish.
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2023 Grampians Estate Mafeking ShirazGrampians, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinMatured in French and American oak. Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Aniseed and blackberry scents are interwoven with some ripe blueberry, smoky cedar and peppered earth notes. The mid weighted palate portraits a cool climate elegance with fleshy plum and liquorice fruits melding into a back drop of smoky fennel and peppered earth elements. Fine grained tannins finishing relatively fresh and savoury with a refined feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5% - Carpano Classico Rosso Vermouth (750ml)ITALY$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenABV: 16%
The company behind delicious appetisers like Punt e Mes and the best-selling Carpano Antica also make some more pedestrian vermouths, including two white styles, as well as this dark, fruity, sweet Rosso version, all based on ancient, secret recipes. Characterised by citrus and based on the original vermouth recipe invented by Antonio Benedetto Carpano, its robust notes of cherry, cola, cloves and bitter orange make it perfect for cocktails like the Americano, Negroni or Manhattan, or simply over ice or with tonic as a complex sipper to savor before or after a meal. 16% Alc./Vol.
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2024 Provenance Henty Riesling - Last StocksHenty, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $29.99$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 12.4%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with subtle highlights of green around the edges. Lemon and lime aromas jump out of the glass complimented by some green apple, wet steel and chalky mineral notes. Crunchy lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple fruits are delivered with excellent intensity backed by crisp laser like acidity. Dry steely back drop with chalky mineral elements lingering through the long tense finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.4% - Dolin Genepi Chamois Liqueur (750ml)Chambery, FRANCE$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 45%
For the local mountaineers and distillers, it's a tradition to harvest the flowers of alpine plants in August and macerate them in alcohol. Each has their own version. Dating back to 1821, 'Chamois' is Dolin's oldest Genepy recipe, made by macerating a range of herbs, but most prominent are the flowers of artemisia mutellina found principally in the high mountains of the Savoy. The resulting elixir is usually served on the rocks or with tonic water, but also makes a welcome addition to hot chocolate, or can add a grassy note to cocktails. 45% Alc./Vol.
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Morrison Distillers Old Perth Manzanilla Limited Edition Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)SCOTLAND$169. 99Bottle$2039.88 DozenABV: 54.3%This small batch release of 4,200 bottles is from a vatting of whiskies matured in ex-Manzanilla sherry casks (6 hogsheads and 5 butts). A lightly scented malt, slightly dry and nutty, a bit like the sherry itself, then on the palate, mildly sweet. The finish is tangy, with a spike of pepper and brine through the brisk finish. 54.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
Notes from the bottlers... Zesty and coastal, bursting with fragrant and floral notes with layers of amaretti biscuits.
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2020 Giacomo Conterno Cerretta BaroloPiedmont, ITALY$799. 00Bottle$9588.00 DozenABV: 15%Closure: CorkGiacomo Conterno is one of those names that immediately grabs the attention of anyone passionate about Piedmont wines. Known for crafting some of the most iconic Barolos in the world, this family-run estate has built its reputation on a commitment to tradition and quality. Their wines are all about power, precision, and aging potential, but they never lose that soulful connection to the land.
Current custodian Roberto Conterno keenly appreciates what being the benchmark for Barolo can mean in a commercial world that makes such a rarity of his wines. In the laboratory and in production, Roberto has adapted and refined equipment like his utterly unique destemmer to operate at remarkable levels of sensitivity. Back into the vineyard, and continuous trials like the massale selections, must pass sufficient time to satisfy Roberto’s fastidious expectations.
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The 2020 Barolo Cerretta is a potent, packed wine. Today, the tannins are especially imposing and also larger in scale than the other Barolos in this range. Dark red-toned fruit, orange peel, white pepper and crushed rocks all race out of the glass. This is a wine for those with patience. Drink 2028-2050.
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2022 Giacomo Conterno Francia Barbera d'AlbaPiedmont, ITALY$230. 00Bottle$2760.00 DozenABV: 15.5%Closure: CorkGiacomo Conterno is one of those names that immediately grabs the attention of anyone passionate about Piedmont wines. Known for crafting some of the most iconic Barolos in the world, this family-run estate has built its reputation on a commitment to tradition and quality. Their wines are all about power, precision, and aging potential, but they never lose that soulful connection to the land.
Current custodian Roberto Conterno keenly appreciates what being the benchmark for Barolo can mean in a commercial world that makes such a rarity of his wines. In the laboratory and in production, Roberto has adapted and refined equipment like his utterly unique destemmer to operate at remarkable levels of sensitivity. Back into the vineyard, and continuous trials like the massale selections, must pass sufficient time to satisfy Roberto’s fastidious expectations.
Francia Barbera d'Alba is a lush, powerful and sometimes brooding wine, underpinned by mineral wet rock and graphite notes that add interest and freshness.
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The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia is a delicate, understated wine, surprisingly so in this intensely warm, dry year. Sweet red-toned cherry/plum fruit, blood orange and floral top notes are beautifully delineated. Silky tannins wrap it all together in style. I expected to see a more opulent Barbera here. Instead, the 2022 is a bit compact today. That may serve it well over the coming years, hence my optimism about its future prospects. Drink 2027-2034.
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2020 Giacomo Conterno Arione BaroloPiedmont, ITALY$799. 00Bottle$9588.00 DozenABV: 15%Closure: CorkGiacomo Conterno is one of those names that immediately grabs the attention of anyone passionate about Piedmont wines. Known for crafting some of the most iconic Barolos in the world, this family-run estate has built its reputation on a commitment to tradition and quality. Their wines are all about power, precision, and aging potential, but they never lose that soulful connection to the land.
Current custodian Roberto Conterno keenly appreciates what being the benchmark for Barolo can mean in a commercial world that makes such a rarity of his wines. In the laboratory and in production, Roberto has adapted and refined equipment like his utterly unique destemmer to operate at remarkable levels of sensitivity. Back into the vineyard, and continuous trials like the massale selections, must pass sufficient time to satisfy Roberto’s fastidious expectations.
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The 2020 Barolo Arione is a wine of extreme delicacy and finesse. Lavender, sage, mint, cedar and rose petal are some of the many notes that lift from the palate. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2020 impresses with its inner sweetness and sublime balance. Drink 2028-2050.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - VinousThe fifth vintage of this wine (the vineyard was purchased in 2015) and tasted from barrel, the 2020 Barolo Arione pours a jeweled ruby hue, the 2020 Barolo Arione expresses freshness and great clarity in its notes of apricot, pristine cherry, and crushed stones. This medium-bodied red is long on the palate and has a great finish, with fine tannins, refreshing acidity, and outstanding balance. It is already showing gorgeous depth and complexity.
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2015 Carn Mor Strictly Limited Williamson (Distilled at Laphroaig) 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLAND$189. 99Bottle$2279.88 DozenABV: 47.5%This is the third Williamson release under Carn Mor's 'Strictly Limited' label. Nine years maturing in ex-sherry hogsheads has resulted in an unusually amicable Laphroaig with soft, rounded edges and flavours of light citrus zest, menthol and a salty-maritime character for a properly 'Islayesque' feel. The medium-long finish develops with hints of smoked meats, becoming more oily as it fades. 1623 bottles are on offer. 47.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
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2016 Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage ChampagneChampagne, FRANCE$140. 00Bottle$1680.00 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkThe 77th vintage from Moët & Chandon reflects a season of contrasts, with a cool, wet start followed by a warm, dry summer and an unusually late harvest. Cellar Master Benoît Gouez blended 48% Chardonnay, 34% Pinot Noir, and 18% Meunier, aged for six years in Moët’s chalk cellars before release. The result is an Extra Brut Champagne (5g/L dosage) that is radiant and harmonious, offering orchard fruit, citrus, florals, and a mineral edge. Supple in texture yet finely structured, it marries freshness with depth, capturing the grace and poise of a truly distinctive vintage.
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Lovely salinity to this Champagne, which has notes of Asian pears, aniseed, preserved lemons, chalk and biscuits. It’s mineral and seamless, with transparency and brightness. Fine bubbles. 48% chardonnay, 34% pinot noir and 18% meunier. 5g/L dosage. Disgorged March 2023. Drink now or hold.
93 Points
Claire Nesbitt - JamesSuckling.comGrand Vintage 2016 sums up the year's strong suits very neatly – beautiful ripeness without heaviness, compact build and fine ageworthiness. It's a characteristically clean-cut, snappy vintage from Moët, with aromas of fresh baguette, satsuma, sweet red apple and strawberry, all framed with the toasty sourdough aromas typical of the house. There's some concentration and vinosity lurking here, even with the house's delicate style and pinpoint, meringue-soft mousse. This seems destined to be one of the top Moët vintages of late. Drink 2024-2034.
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Tom Hewson - Decanter - Absolut Passionfruit Flavoured Vodka (700ml)SWEDEN$62. 99Bottle$755.88 DozenABV: 40%
Another tropically infused variant in the Absolut line up. This example combines the rich, tropical taste of passionfruit with the smooth, premium quality of Absolut vodka. Its bold, sweet flavor adds an exciting twist to cocktails, bringing a burst of sunshine to every sip. -
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Ardbeg 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLANDReduced from $299.00$260. 00Bottle$3120.00 DozenABV: 40%The legend returns as a Committee exclusive.
First released in 1997, Ardbeg 17 became one of the first whiskies to hit the market when the distillery re-opened. Patchy production periods in the 1980s and 1990s meant that the requisite stocks were never going to last long, which included unpeated whiskies from the 1980s. Consequently, Ardbeg 17 was discontinued in 2004. Directors of Whisky Production, Bill Lumsden and Gillian MacDonald decided to re-launch the age statement in 2024, closely following the elements that made the original. With a lower ABV and chill filtration, this is considerably softer than Ardbeg's 5 or 10-year old expressions, heading towards the elegance of decades-old Jura. Like the last hours of a dying fire, it exhibits a dry, ashy character that slowly smoulders its way across the tongue, the classic distillery traits suggested in low key, from grilled pineapple, mezcal smoke, bitter dark chocolate and Perique tobacco, run through with a delicate oily quality that adds body and weight. Bottling at just 40% makes for a relatively sedate whisky, typical of well-aged Islay with little to no dilution required. Ardbeg completionists should find it a fascinating and rewarding experience.
- Saint James Rhum Blanc Agricole Martinique Rum (700ml)MARTINIQUE$81. 99Bottle$983.88 DozenABV: 40%
A fresh and tangy entry-level agricole from Martinique, bottled at an accessible 40% ABV for the bartender's circuit. Good to start your adventure into the agricole category or use it to make delicious Mojitos and Mai Tais.
Other reviews... I’ve tried quite a few of these whites from the company, and the thing is, what impresses about the Imperial is its cost benefit ratio — it tastes well and noses even better for the first and cheapest rhum in that lineup. The profile is reasonably good, isn’t strong enough to offend or frighten, and provides most of what is required of a low-level intro to unaged agricoles. I wouldn’t go so far as to say it makes a great Ti’ punch – you need to go to 50º for that to happen, and Clement and Damoiseau provide stiff competition as well – but its very good at providing a flavourful jolt to whatever you feel like adding it to, even at standard strength. So while I wouldn’t say it’s a key rum of any kind, it certainly is tailor made for bars, and for anyone of lean purse who wants to start working on his knowledge of the blanc side. - thelonecaner.com
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Christian Drouin Lauriston Pommeau de Normandie (700ml)Normandy, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 17%Pommeau de Normandie is a blend of three parts fresh apple cider and one part Calvados. The appellation requires a minimum ageing of fourteen months in oak, but at Christian Drouin, they extend that to up to four years. The extra ageing delivers a better-balanced drink with little to no apparent alcohol. Drouin also takes particular care when choosing their apples, aiming to obtain a flavour that's neither too sweet nor too heavy. Pommeau de Normandie's fruit exuberance makes it the region's favoured aperitif. It can simply be served chilled before dinner, or added to Champagne as a long drink, but it's also popular in the kitchen where it lends its delicious apple perfume to a variety of dishes - drizzled into a scooped out melon, with foie gras, or with apple desserts and sauces. 17% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... "Never have I been so enchanted by a before drink as this...very highly recommended." 92 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"It is a mixture of apple must Calvados and apple juice with a crazy aromatic purity. It is a man named Christian DROUIN who distills this marvel by hand somewhere in the Pays d'Auge. This is what makes you want to spend your holidays in the green Normandy pastures. In the shade of a distillery, of course". - Jérôme Estèbe, LA TRIBUNE DE GENEVE (February 2002)
Gilbert & Gaillard, 90/100, 2020, (France)
Silver Medal, Vimoutiers, 2018 (France)
- Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2000s BottlingSpeyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$499. 00Bottle$5988.00 DozenABV: 60%
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
A veritable time capsule of a Nicks favourite!
Cask strength whiskies have not always been available to the general public. In fact, the very idea was incidental, and only materialised in 1968 when a fourth generation member of the Grant family bottled a single cask straight from the warehouse, and sent the bottles to family and friends as Christmas gifts. George S. Grant created a simple, hand written label for the bottles noting only the name of the distillery and the strength of the whisky (which happened to be 105 British Proof.) By the end of January the recipients requested further bottles. George obliged, and since then, Glenfarclas 105 has gone onto become one of the most highly sought after expressions in the Glenfarclas range.
The increasing popularity of cask strength single malts comes as no surprise. They provide an opportunity to taste whisky in its purest and most natural form without visiting a distillery, and conversely, to dilute to your preferred strength rather than the bottler's. Typically, they have minimal or zero filtration which tends to retain more flavour and texture. One has to take the good with the bad. Extreme alcohol can be prickly, and can even anaesthetise the mouth resulting in a less pleasurable experience. A high tax/alcohol ratio also means such spirits can be excessively pricey. If there was a holy grail of malt, then for many it would be the discovery of affordable cask strength whisky that's also achieved balance - to the degree that you can enjoy it undiluted. This is one. There are 'softer' cask strength releases on the market, but rarely in this style and very, very rarely at this price/volume ratio.
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...Colour: full amber. Nose: very different, for it starts on soy sauce, cooked meat (game) and black toffee. It’s not that it’s any more complex, but it surely is more special. Lots of sweet’n’sour notes (Chinese cooking). Develops on tropical fruits (guava). Really a great whisky, not too far from the stupendous and long discontinued old Macallan 100 proof. It seems to have become to Speyside what the Laphroaig 10 yo C/S is to Islay. Gets quite winey after a few minutes. Mouth: wow, again, it’s much better than the older version. Less spirity, more balanced… Always some caramel and dried orange, but with more depth, and more fruits (apricot, quince, mirabelle…) and much more sherry, it seems. The finish is long but less burning and more balanced. A great whisky – no wonder many aficionados do pour a few centilitres of this one in any so-so new bottle of whisky to improve it dramatically. Yes, try that, it works!... 88 points - whiskyfun.com -
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2022 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Meursault Clos du CrominBurgundy, FRANCE$270. 00Bottle$3240.00 DozenABV: 13%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
Here too there is evident floral influence suffusing the ripe aromas of Granny Smith apples, pear and hazelnut. The dense, delicious and mouthcoating medium weight flavors possess plenty of sappy dry extract that is buffered by a firm and bright acid spine on the lightly stony, long and balanced finale. Fine quality here. Drink through 2028+.
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Allen Meadows - BurghoundThe 2022 Meursault Clos du Cromin may lack a bit of bandwidth on the nose: quite strict citric fruit, a touch of grass clippings, and a bit closed on the day. The palate is well-balanced with good depth on the entry, orange rind, tangerine and grapefruit towards the long, if slightly attenuated, finish. Drink 2024-2034.
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Neal Martin - VinousHalf was planted in 1929 and half in 2000. Alex thinks the young vines add to the old in terms of complexity in the final wine. The middle of the palate fills out beautifully, some fresh pears emerging towards the back, adequate acidity and excellent persistence. Very good once again. Drink from 2026-2032.
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2022 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Santenay Les Prarons DessusBurgundy, FRANCE$130. 00Bottle$1560.00 DozenABV: 13%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
This is the first wine in the range to display any reduction and here it's enough to suppress the fruit. Otherwise, there is slightly better volume to the equally stony and well-detailed medium weight flavors that terminate in an austere, moderately compact and sneaky long finish that is slightly less rustic. Drink through 2029+.
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Allen Meadows - BurghoundThe 2022 Santenay Les Prarons-Dessus has an enticing bouquet, the 30% whole bunches discrete and enmeshed, raspberry and wild strawberry mixed with light lavender aromas. The medium-bodied palate has a sapid entry, but it feels quite pliant with black pepper and clove towards the finish. Quite "solid" at the moment; give this a few months to settle once in bottle. Very fine. Drink 2025-2035.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - VinousNot quite so deep in colour, more ruby crimson than purple. The bouquet is elegant, floral, with fresh red berries. After this accessible entry, the wine firms up a little on the palate, with a crunchy finish. All aspects are nicely in equilibrium. Drink from 2026-2031.
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2023 Trinity Hill ChardonnayHawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Lifted peach and bees wax aromas mix with biscuity nougat, hints of crème brulee and spice. Well fleshed pear and peach fruits meld into a gently creamed back drop of citrusy nougat, bees wax and flint. Lively acidity lends an edgy feel to the mid length finish.
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2022 Santadi Onilos Cannonau di SardegnaSardinia, ITALY$33. 99Bottle$407.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinFounded in 1960 as a co-operative and regarded as one of the beacons of co-op wineries in Italy, Santadi now has 200 dedicated growers covering 600 hectares of vineyards in the southwestern coastal area known as Sulcis. Santadi produces a full suite of Sardinian wines, from Vermentino to Nuragus for whites to Monica, Cannonau and Carignano for reds.
Dark red core with a brick red tinged hue. Lifted morello and dried cherry aromas greet the nostrils followed by hints of liquorice, scorched earth, dried herbs and spice. Juicy morello and black cherry fruits mix with liquorice, dried herb, scorched earth and cinnamon spice elements. Slightly chewy tannins impart some gentle grip onto the long rustic and spicy finish.
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Alc. 14% - Ugly Sustainable Australian Vodka (700ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 40%
A vodka made from apples, five-times distilled and passed through an activated coconut carbon filter for a smooth, crisp and versatile vodka experience. The concept is that every bottle saves apples from going to landfill, reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Locally produced in Melbourne, Victoria. 40% Alc./Vol.
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Inspirited Bitters Bushfire/Hellfire Chilli Bitters (250ml)AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenABV: 46%Note: May be supplied labelled as either Bushfire or Hellfire Chilli Bitters. Products are the same.
Born from a father–son weekend ritual and a passion for new bold flavours, Bushfire Chilli Bitters brings a fiery, smoky twist to the world of artisanal bitters. Each batch, meticulously crafted in Wyong, undergoes a precise extraction process to capture the heat and depth of the native Australian Broome Chilli and smoked habanero, setting it apart from other chilli bitters. The result is a versatile, punchy blend that adds an exciting kick to both classic and contemporary cocktails without overpowering them. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Hellfire is a game-changer. It’s got just the right balance of heat and smoke that elevates any drink – from Margaritas to even a Spicy Old Fashioned. My customers rave about it, and I love being able to support an Aussie product that's so well-crafted. - Bartender.
Gold Medal – Australian International Spirits Competition 2025
Bronze Medal – The Royal Australian Spirit Awards 2025
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2003 Gordon & Macphail Speymalt from Macallan 20 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLANDReduced from $999.00$899. 00Bottle$10788.00 DozenABV: 57.7%Gordon & Macphail announced several years ago that their 'Speymalt from Macallan' series will continue to be bottled occasionally, however, they'll only be released in 'selected' worldwide markets. Australia doesn't seem to be one of those, and we suspect the whisky in question was scheduled for the US. Twenty years old, single cask, cask strength and sourced from one of Scotland's most prestigious independents, good things have been said about some of these early 2000 G&M Macallans - no doubt partly because the bottler continues a practice of filling and maturing in their own casks rather than buying 'ready made' malts and then finishing them off for a year or two. This way, G&M maintain as much quality control as is possible for an indie. Judging by the colour alone, this looks to have been very active on the sherry front and has all the hallmarks of a strong distillery expression. Presumably non-chill filtered, but not stated on the label, cask #13603609 yielded 298 bottles at 57.7% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the bottlers... Sweet stewed fruit aromas with cinnamon and ginger spice. The palate has forest fruits, toasted hazelnuts and black pepper. The finish has charred oak and citrus peel.
- Benromach Contrasts Virgin American Oak Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 46%
Another flavour variation in a series that focuses on 'contrasts' is this 2024 limited-edition matured in Virgin American oak - an emerging trend in European whisky. While not for everyone, virgin oak casks impart wood-forward flavours that beckon to fans of American whiskey. Aged for ten years, expect notes of dried banana, Seville orange and butterscotch. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Quite light to begin with, doesn’t jump out from the glass, making it hard to nail down. Vanilla custard, strawberry laces, a hint of warm hay. Palate: Buttery and pleasant with a bit of banana. A slight note of flamed orange and toasted malt as the sip progresses. Finish: Well rounded, with a sugary note. Comment: Perfectly pleasant and easygoing, a gentle weekday dram. - whiskymag.com
...the new oak isn’t overdone and the end result is simply a very quaffable whisky. - whiskynotes.be
- 2010 Gordon & Macphail Discovery Tomatin Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 43%
The perfect introduction to independent bottler, Gordon & MacPhail’s impressive collection of whiskeys, the Discovery Range comes in three main flavour profiles: sherry, bourbon and smokey. Although Tomatin's production is mainly intended for blends, it's also appreciated as a standalone malt, noted for its delicate, fruity profile (think tropical fruits, green apples and honeydew melon). Filled into barrel in 2010 and entirely matured in first-fill bourbon barrels to highlight its fruity character, this promises a classic, pure Highland expression devoid of embellishment, the oak contributing coconut and light toast. 43% Alc./Vol.
- Baileys Belgian Chocolate Irish Cream Liqueur (700ml)IRELAND$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 15.7%
Since its inception in 1974, Baileys redefined the liqueur world by seamlessly blending Irish whiskey with rich cream to create a drink that's both decadent and versatile. Here we have a new addition that brings together two beloved treats, Baileys and chocolate. What's more, it's made with real Belgian chocolate for a velvety-smooth and delicious treat. Shake, pour, and enjoy in a chocolate martini, neat on ice, or drizzled over desserts. 15.7% Alc./Vol.
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2020 Terrazze Dell’Etna Rose BrutSicily, ITALY$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkMade from Pinot Nero and Nerello Mascalese grapes. A buoyant mousse holds well, slowly subsiding to reveal a pale salmon pink coloured base that has a nibble stream of bubbles coursing through it. The nose is filled with strawberry and blood orange aromas which intermingle with some yeast lees, citrus and subtle bready notes. Caressing the palate with an airy feel are delicious peach, strawberry and blood orange fruits. Subtle bready yeast lees characters linger underneath. Refreshingly dry with crisp acidity and a long flavour filled finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2020 Taltarni Sparkling ShirazVictoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 15%Closure: Diam CorkFluffy purple tinged mousse with a black dark red core that has a very fine bead flowing through it. Wafting through the nostrils are ripe blackberry, dark plum and chocolate bullet scents which are married to toasty vanillin oak and earthy mocha notes. Rich, full and concentrated, decadent dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits have a lush feel across the palate. Toasty vanillin oak and earthy mocha elements lie underneath. The bold, opulent finish showing some heat.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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A dark-fruited, intensely flavoured wine with dark cherry and mulberry fruit accented by a touch of mixed spice and pepper. The bead is fine, and the sweetness is compatible with the fruit's intensity, acidity and papery tannin frame. It is a beautifully made wine that typifies this much-loved Australian style. Drink by 2026.
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Cantina Castelnuovo Del Garda ProseccoVeneto, ITALY$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenABV: 11.5%Closure: Diam CorkAn exuberant mousse folds into a pale straw coloured base that has a generous stream of fine bubbles flowing through it. Ripe pear and baked apple aromas mix with some quince and citrusy lees like notes. The palate delivers a concentrated flavour profile of ripe pear, baked apple and quince over a honeysuckle and lees back drop. Creamy mid palate feel with crisp acidity and a thirst quenching finish that shows good length.
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2024 Bella Luna Prosecco - Last StocksVictoria, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenABV: 11%Closure: Diam CorkPours with a fluffy head that overlays a pale straw coloured base that has a fine bead flowing through it. Lifted pear and apple scents are trailed by some sherbet, subtle lees and citrus notes. Light, refreshing and airy across the palate, pear and apple fruits are featured over subtle chalk and lemon sherbet elements. Finishes dry, crisp and flavoursome.
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2018 Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz (1500ml)Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$270. 00Bottle$3240.00 DozenABV: 15.5%Closure: CorkBlack as night featuring an impenetrable core and a very deep dark red black hue. Potent ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas overlay toasty vanillin oak, hints of dark chocolate, earth and spicy pepper. Bold and lavish the palate features a dynamic core of rich blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruit which has a dense gutsy feel. Vanillin oak, traces of fennel, subtle scorched earth and spice sit comfortably beneath. Ripe chewy tannins provide ample structure. Magnificent concentration and power concluding with a very long opulently textured aftertaste.
Drink over the next 12-16 years.
Alc. 15.5%
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Deep crimson-purple; a full-bodied version by Jasper Hill, with blackberry, plum and spicy notes. While it is large, it is balanced and has ample tannins for the long term. Drink by 2038.
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2021 Domaine Du Bouchot Orange BioLoire Valley, FRANCE$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkFormed in 1966, Domaine du Bouchet is now owned by Antoine Gouffier who purchased the 10 hectare estate in 2019. Antoine is a native of Saint Andelain, though he spent years abroad gaining experience in the USA, New Zealand, Middle East, Argentina and notably in South Africa. Upon returning to France, he purchased the estate from Pascal Kerbiquet, a local figure who had made a name for himself working organically and with biodynamic farming. In very short time Antoine has risen to prominence, and in 2022 was named “Discovery of the Year 2022” by the French wine magazine La Revue du Vin de France.
While only displaying a slight blush of colour, Orange is very much the textural and complex delight these skin contact wines are famed for. Six months on skins has lent a generous degree of pithy bitter fruit notes with hints of spice and Campari to close. A very good example of the style.
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If you like Campari or Negroni, you will love the 2021 Orange with its herbal character reminiscent of fennel and dill, plus a bitter twist thanks to six months of skin contact. It's fresh and firm with a phenolic grip, white pepper sprinkle and elderflower-like character on the pure finish. The 2021 is balanced and clean. Drink 2023-2026.
92 points
Rebecca Gibb MW - VinousFrom the “normal white” color in the glass, you might not guess that this was an orange wine, but once you start on it you’ll get it. Concentrated bead of red-peach and spicy flavors and plenty of drive though the medium-bodied palate. Structured and slightly tannic, as befits the category. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Lots of character. Hard not to like this. Enjoy now.
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2023 Miss Zilm Sevenhill Pinot GrisClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a subtle green tint around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lifted pear, red apple and honeysuckle aromas mix with hints of rosewater. Relatively light weight and fresh, the palate is tending more to a Pinot Grigio style, featuring pear and red apple fruits over traces of honeysuckle and musk. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and an aftertaste of moderate length.
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2022 Hugo Family Estate Cabernet SauvignonMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinSourced predominantly from a block planted in 1991 with aging taking place in mostly French oak hogsheads and larger format French oak (15% new) for a period of 16 months.
Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced aromas of blackcurrant infused with tobacco and black olive are trailed by mulberry, vanillin cedar and spicy dried herb notes. Mid weighted the palate features blackcurrant and mulberry flavours which are interwoven with cedary tobacco, black olive and spicy dried herb characters. Slightly dryish fine grained tannins impart some grip onto the refined mid length finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2023 Bass River 1835 Pinot NoirGippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinIncludes 15% whole bunch with maturation taking place in French oak (10% new) for a period of 10 months. Semi translucent ruby red colour with a light red tinged hue. Spicy red cherry, rhubarb and dried clove aromas intermingle with forest floor and brambly cedar notes. Delicious red to dark cherry and spicy rhubarb flavours are layered across the palate with a supple feel. Dried herb, forest floor and brambly cedar characters ensue. Good underlying freshness with polished tannins and a savoury finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2021 Mt. Wines Heathcote ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 15%Closure: StelvinAged for 10 months in 10% new Hungarian oak. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Intense ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas intermix with vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich blackberry juice, liquorice and dark plum flavours engulf the full bodied palate providing it with a juicy feel. Spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth elements linger in the background. Slightly chewy but otherwise velvety tannins with fresh acidity and a bright succulent conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15% - Specht Wald Himbeergeist Raspberry Brandy (700ml)GERMANY$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%
A traditional fruit brandy distilled using aromatic wild raspberries and prepared in the traditional way without additives. Ideal as an aperitif or digestif or use it as an ingredient in cakes or pies. 40% Alc./Vol.
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Bellebonne BIS Rose SparklingTasmania, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenABV: 12%Closure: Diam CorkAged on lees for up to 2 years. Pours with a foamy white mousse that dissipates to reveal a salmon pink coloured base and nimble, energetic bead. Delightful strawberry, yeast lees and baked bread scents engulf the nostrils followed by some oily toast like notes and brioche. Rich, mouth filling flavours of strawberry, yeast lees and pomegranate are intermeshed with subtle toast, brioche and chalk elements. Airy and creamy like in its feel, if finishes long, full and crisp.
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A sparkling rosé of 68/20/2% pinot noir/chardonnay/pinot meunier; 8.25g/L dosage. Pretty salmon pink with fine, energetic bubbles and notes of red fruits, strawberry and grapefruit with hints of soft spice, almond blossom, red berry pastries and strawberry cream. Beautifully balanced, crisp and fruit forward with a harmonious flow and impressive tension and detail, acidity briney and fine, finishing with a swell of red fruits and minerals.
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Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion - Buffalo Trace Traveller Whiskey (700ml)Kentucky, UNITED STATES$81. 99Bottle$983.88 DozenABV: 45%
A collaborative effort from Buffalo Trace Distillery, 'Traveller' brings together the collective artistry of 10X Grammy award-winning artist, Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley. Over fifty blends were sampled before making Blend No.40 the chosen combination. Little is known about the whiskey, what it's composed of, and whether or not any of the whiskey within the blend was even distilled at Buffalo Trace. However, Sazerac has confirmed that it contains 0% grain neutral spirits and has also stated it is a completely unique combination of whiskeys hand selected from multiple distilleries. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The first celebrity-themed whiskey associated with Buffalo Trace, Traveller Whiskey offers a unique flavor profile that will appeal to the masses, but leaves more discerning consumers wondering what actually makes up the blend...First and foremost, the flavor profile is unfamiliar, arguably sweet to a fault, but will likely satisfy casual, mainstream whiskey drinkers. It’s mild enough for the masses to sip, while it is light it does offer a degree of creaminess that allows it to take a cube fairly well, and it even holds up well in a cocktail. While its flavor profile may be tuned more into the mainstream drinker than the enthusiast, it’s impossible to ignore the fact that this blended whiskey is unique in a number of ways. - breakingbourbon.com
Notes from the producers... Complex aromas of vanilla, aged fruit and buttery shortbread rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak. The palate has just a touch of sweetness, followed by spice, toasted nut and oak flavors, with a robust finish.
- Bakery Hill Blend Australian Whisky (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$94. 99Bottle$1139.88 DozenABV: 46%
The first ever blend from Bakery Hill distillery is intended as an “Extra Smooth” everyday sipper. David Baker’s custom formulation includes a unique selection of his own single malts with Australian grain spirit, matured for up to ten years in x-Bourbon casks, resulting in a full-bodied blend with plenty of malt character. Delivered at a rich 46%, the Melbourne Royal Judging Panel at the 2024 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards described it as possessing a “Sweet and bright aroma with clean oak profile. Citrus and cereal complexity on palate with nice soft wood. Lovely fruit and honey character. Very well put together”. Enjoy it over ice, in a classic cocktail or as a perfect summer Highball whisky & soda.
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Don Fulano 100% Agave Anejo Tequila (700ml)Jalisco, MEXICO$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 40%An Anejo that maintains appealing vibrancy on the nose; on the palate, oily, relaxed and finely tuned, the juicy agave character juxtaposed against sprinklings of pepper, subtle tannins adding body and grip. Both the mouthfeel and flavour persistence are unusual for the category, making for one dangerously drinkable tequila. 40% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
Other reviews... Aged in a mix of casks that previously held Burgundy, Bordeaux and Loire wines, this complex Tequila is one to savor. Bell pepper and jalapeño aromas mingle with mild honey and cinnamon sweetness. The plush palate echoes that sweetness and spice, leading into a long finish tinged with cocoa and vanilla, plus a final zing of jalapeño heat. 97 points - winenthusiast.com
...Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate toffee and raisins, roasted almonds, herbed yams, and roasted yellow peppers with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a warming, refreshing, medium-long finish with accents of mocha latte, spiced nuts, sassafras float, and pepper. A rich, spicy, yet balanced añejo for sipping, cigars, or high-end cocktails. 95 points - tastings.com
- De Kuyper Curacao Triple Sec Liqueur (500ml)NETHERLANDS$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 20%
This orange-flavoured liqueur is the essential ingredient in Margaritas. However, some curacaos are better than others. Nowadays, many producers buy third-party flavoured essences to create their elixirs. Since the launch of their new range in 2013, De Kuyper distil the oranges themselves in copper pot stills, overseeing production from start to finish. 20% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Light, fresh and clean with refreshingly zesty orange and faint cardamon. 5 stars - diffordsguide.com
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Don Fulano 100% Agave Blanco Tequila (700ml)Jalisco, MEXICO$129. 99Bottle$1559.88 DozenABV: 40%Don Fulano Tequila is the fruit of five generations of agave growers and a distilling heritage that brings together the Highlands of Jalisco and the Valleys of Tequila. Today the Fonseca family are not only respected farmers – they also run La Tequileña, one of the highest-rated and most awarded of Jalisco's distilleries. It is also the last family-owned operation that is 100% self-sufficient in agave supply, allowing them to control the quality of their tequila from farm to bottle. They introduced the Don Fulano brand back in 2002. Says Lance Cutler, California-based Author and Winemaker, “Fonseca consistently creates tequilas rich with agave character yet graced with a delicate finish. His penchant for long-term barrel aging allows him to blend in ways never before seen in tequila production. In effect, Fonseca has created an entirely new class of tequila.”
Don Fulano's Blanco is rested for six months in stainless steel before bottling. The aromas open resiny, developing an earthy, lightly smokey agave edge alongside dill, white pepper and green tomato chutney. Nicely weighted, the supple, juicy delivery is complemented by low-burn alcohol, trailing off with hints of candle wax, potpourri, brine, mustard pickle and pepper. Give it enough breathing time and you have a classic, complex, full-bodied Blanco that's engaging from start to finish. 40% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
Other reviews... Clear color. Earthy, tropical, peppery, vegetal aromas and flavors of dill, salinity, green mango, white pepper, and chicory with a supple, shy, dry thin body and a tingling, long finish conveying notes of vanilla, caramel, cream, and white tea. A bright, lightly spicy and very well-balanced blanco for sipping or cocktails. 93 points - tastings.com
Peppery and lightly green on the nose, but also laced with notes of cinnamon, giving the tequila a certain breakfast-adjacent quality. Otherwise it’s mild and approachable, one of the gentlest blanco tequilas I can recall nosing in years. The palate hardly detracts from that setup, adding notes of lemon and lime peels to that baking cabinet quality. A simple grind of white pepper, a spritz of floral perfume, and a gentle note of vanilla linger as the finish — short and to the point — comes into focus. If you like your blanco tequila clean and shiny, this blanco will not disappoint. - drinkhacker.com
Nose: earth/ mineral/ pepper / hint of banana/ hint of citrus / lemongrass / hay / hint of alcohol Taste: sweet agave / vanilla/ earth / cinnamon/ anise / banana / pear / cherry / orange/ grapefruit/ anise / spearmint/ hint of cream soda Finish: very light viscous mouthfeel/ very nice smoothness across the whole taste / cool water effect / lingering anise, agave, cinnamon notes This blanco has a lot of great flavors and aromas working together. It has a nice balance between the sweet and cinnamon spicy that provides a very gratifying experience. The nose is weak and the alcohol is a touch more prevalent than what should be for a well made 40% abv, but it’s not a point stealing issue. It’s good overall, but with a touch more refinement it could be next level. - tequilamatchmaker.com
91 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022
Silver Medal - San Francisco Spirits Challenge 2022
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2015 Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Millesime ChampagneChampagne, FRANCE$1399. 00Bottle$16788.00 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkThe Ambonnay based Egly-Ouriet are a reference point for grower producers in Champagne, known for their impeccable vineyard management and fastidious winemaking skills. Much of their production is raised in oak barrels, with extended aging on lees a feature. As usual with Francis Egly's millesime, the blend is 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay from the same 40-year-old vines in Ambonnay, aged in barrel until bottling.
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The 2015 Champagne Millésime is a bright straw color and is ripe and fruity on the nose, with aromas of black cherries, fresh violets, savory saline, and a hint of umami richness. The palate is full-bodied, with no phenolic bitterness, and never feels overtly savory. Pure, juicy, and inviting, it’s lovely and long on the palate, with a very pretty finish and a refined mousse that just frames the wine. It has a delicate note of toast that it needs time to harmonize, but I love what they have done with this vintage. Drink 2025-2045.
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