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2021 Derwent Estate Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich and supple with an expansive peacocks tail like power wave.
From 28 year old vines with 15% whole bunch inclusion and maturation in French oak (25% new). Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Expressive red cherry, strawberry and rhubarb scents are trailed by some dried herb, forest floor and delicate spicy cedar notes. Rich red to dark cherry, strawberry and red liquorice fruits flow supplely across the palate with a peacocks tail like power wave. Bramble, dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar elements ensue. Silky smooth tannins with a long expansive finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2025 Lobethal Road Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinLusciously fruited and slippery textured with a brisk feel to the finish.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated pear, red apple and musk scents stream out of the glass with some honeysuckle and spice notes also evident. Luscious pear and red apple fruits drive the palate with notions of musk and citrus sitting in the background. Slippery textured, it has refreshing acidity which lends a brisk feel to the finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2007 Signatory Vintage Speyside 18 (M) Cask No: DRU 17/A190 #14 18 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$499. 00Bottle$5988.00 DozenABV: 58.4%As is always the case with these 'Secret Signatorys', Macallan isn't stated on the label, however the ever-reputable whiskyfun.com have reviewed bottlings from the same "M" series and their classification and tasting compass points firmly towards Edrington's darling. Matured for 18 years in a first-fill sherry butt (presumably oloroso), this promises all those lovely rich aromas and flavours of dark fruits, chocolate, manuka honey and crème brulee that sherry heads consistently seek out. Few tasting notes are available on this batch, but hopefully that list extends to classic Macallan descriptors like orange marmalade, dried figs, cigars and no sulphur! Judging by reviews for other (M)s, it should be pretty darn good. Signatory's already reasonable asking price is made all the more sweet by direct import pricing. We've received a small share of the 658 numbered bottles produced, un-chillfiltered. 58.4% Alc./Vol.
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2023 Derwent Estate ChardonnayVeneto, ITALY$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinTexturally rounded with brisk acidity and an amply fruited finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Nosing reveals pear skin, red apple and quince aromas with some lime and wet slate notes also evident. Pear, quince and red apple skin flavours overlay a wet slate back drop. Texturally rounded it has brisk acidity and an amply fruited finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2023 Bleasdale Generations MalbecLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinFresh and elegant with juicy red to blue fruits.
Bleasdale has been growing Malbec since the late 1800’s and produced the regions first Malbec table wine in 1961. Today they are one of the leading exponents of this variety. The fruit for their Generations Malbec was sourced from three estate vineyard blocks and two specialist growers with maturation taking place in a mix of new (5%) and seasoned French oak puncheons for a period of 12 months.
Pitch black heart with a dark purple black tinged hue. Fragrant blueberry, plum and liquorice scents flood the nostrils followed by some violet, spicy vanillin cedar, fresh herb and earth notes. Juicy blueberry, plum and red liquorice fruits carry a refined feel across the palate. Fine grained, slightly dusty tannins with infusions of fresh herbs, earth and spicy vanillin cedar unfolding across the back half. Medium bodied it finishes fresh and elegant.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
This is just hitting its straps. Easy to get into, as it offers all the archetypal flavours and more. Appealing fresh tobacco and warm bitumen aromas come through, while flavours of dark plums and black cherries are doused in licorice, woodsy spices and choc-mint. It’s a fuller-bodied but not big wine. There’s a certain restraint and elegance to this, and that’s a word not often used for this bolshie variety, such is the Bleasdale way. This has youth on its side so it’s bright and easy. In time it will garner more complexity. Can you wait? Drink by 2040.
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2023 Sons of Eden Notus GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA power pack Grenache bursting with ripe succulent fruit which is backed by a muscular tannin structure.
Named after the Greek God of the Southerly wind, Notus. After basking in the warm summer climate of the Barossa Valley the vines welcome the arrival of the cooling Southerly wind which marks the transition from summer to autumn and so coincides with the last stage in the ripening process of Grenache.
Fruit was sourced from vines 60 to 96 years in age with 25% whole bunch included in the ferment and maturation taking place in large oak barrels for 6 months.Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Dark raspberry and liquorice aromas infused with graphite and pepper like notes sail through the nostrils. Some ripe cherry and vanillin spice notes are also evident. Rich and juicy, the palate is bursting with dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits that are concentrated, vibrant and powerful. Notions of crushed rock, vanillin spice and pepper underpin the seductive layers of fruit. Muscular tannin structure with a long, succulent pepper laced finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
Glittering with bright fruit energy and striking mountain herb fragrance. Fleshy and plush with a refreshing luminous acidity and fine-seamed oak tannins. Long and pleasurable.
96 Points
DecanterComplex layers of wild raspberries, blueberry bush, tobacco leaves, cedar and spices. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, showing notes of cassia bark, dark cherries, potpourri and dried herbs. Wonderfully plush and lifted with a underlying power. Made from 96-year-old vines. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
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2025 Parish Vineyards Pinot GrisTasmania, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinFleshy pear and red apple fruits with a slippery texture, brisk acidity and a fresh, dry finish.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Elevated pear and red apple scents drift through the nostrils followed by some gentle musk, honeysuckle and spice notes. Fleshy pear and red apple fruits line the palate with delicate musk and wet stone undertones. Slippery textured it has brisk acidity and a fresh, dry finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Wine X Sam The Victorian RieslingYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinA fruity dry to off dry Riesling with zesty acidity.
Brilliant water like colour with green tinged edges. Green to red apple and orange blossom aromas mix with hints of honeysuckle and lime. On the palate zesty lime, pear and red apple fruits meld into a gentle honeysuckle and orange blossom infused back drop. Crisp acidity with a fruity dry to off dry finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 On The Wing ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and dense and thick voluptuous texture.
Impenetrable inky black in colour with an equally deep black dark red hue. Ripe black cherry, liquorice and cassis like scents waft out of the glass trailed by some smoky vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich and lush the palate is engulfed by waves of black cherry, black plum and liquorice fruits. Smoky vanillin cedar, earth and peppered dried herb elements sit beneath. Voluptuously textured and powerful it has a sturdy yet velvety tannin structure and a long mouth coating finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2022 Irvine Altitude MerlotEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.6%Closure: StelvinRipe and fleshy with sturdily built tannins lending some firmness across the generously fruited finish.
Pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Blackcurrant, ripe plum and liquorice aromas are trailed by some vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth and spicy dried herb notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and dark plum fruits flood the mouth with notions of spicy vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco, black olive and dried herb characters the undercard. Ripe fleshy mid palate feel with sturdily built tannins lending some firmness across the generously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2022 Tim Adams ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.7%Closure: StelvinRich, fleshy dark to black fruit with a feeling of firmness imparted across the finish.
Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Earthy liquorice, dark plum, vanillin cedar, mint and pepper scents emanate from the glass. Rich, liquorice and dark plum fruits carry a fleshy textural feel across the medium to full bodied palate. Scorched earth, vanillin oak and peppered dried meat elements sit underneath. Grainy tannins impart a firm feel across the mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2022 Main Divide Pinot NoirNorth Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA savoury Pinot with lively acidity and a meaty, spiced dried herb finish.
Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a red hue. Spicy cherry and rhubarb scents are trailed by some bramble, dried herb, smoked meat and forest floor notes. Savoury red cherry and rhubarb flavours are interwoven with clove, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice characters. Slightly grainy tannins and lively acidity with a meaty, spiced dried herb finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews……
Deep ruby in the glass with aromas of macerated cherry, red plum, raspberry and wild strawberry fruits with hints of spice, meadow herbs, smoked meats, pressed flowers, mocha and earth. Flighty and herb flecked on the palate with a swoosh of sour cherry, tight, chalky tannin and bright acidity. Drink by 2032.
92 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThis has grilled porcini mushroom and smoky, earthy undertones to the red fruit aromas. It’s tangy and flavorful on the medium-bodied palate. Sleek, smoky finish. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.
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2022 Cedre Heritage Cahors MalbecCahors, FRANCE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinJuicy and bright with a savoury earthy dried herb finish.
A certified organic blend of 95% Malbec and 5% Merlot matured for 16 months in concrete tanks. Dense inky black colour with a dark purple hue. Dark cherry, plum and blueberry scents infused with dried herbs drift from the glass followed by some earth and spice notes. Juicy morello cherry, liquorice and blueberry fruits are underscored by bright acidity. Some spicy dried herb and earthy graphite like characters tail off onto the back half. Grainy tannins with a savoury earthy dried herb finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2025 Artis Jacopin Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.7%Closure: StelvinLuscious and mouth filling with a long fruity finish.
A blend of 93% Pinot Gris and 7% Riesling with the Pinot Gris component fermented in neutral French oak barriques where it remained on lees for 4 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Uplifted pear and red apple aromas mix with quince and spicy ginger notes. Luscious pear and red apple fruits are layered across the mouth filling palate with delicate honeysuckle, musk and gentle spice the back drop. Fresh underlying acidity with a long, fruity finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 See Saw Balance ChardonnayOrange, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA fresh, elegant, fruit driven style of Chardonnay.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated ripe peach, tropical fruit and melon scents are trailed by hints of apricot and spice. Fleshy peach, melon and citrus fruits are underscored by brisk acidity. Some delicate spice elements also chime in. Finishes fresh and elegant with medium length.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Arfion Spring Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinSpicy rhubarb, cherry, dried herb, clove and forest floor flavours with a supple mid palate feel and tangy finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Aromas of cherry, rhubarb and clove spring out of the glass followed by some bramble, forest floor and spicy dried herb notes. Spicy rhubarb, cherry and dried herb flavours are joined by clove and forest floor elements. Supple mid palate feel with polished tannins and a spicy amaro like tang to the finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2025 Brokenwood Pinot NoirBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSupple and silky with juicy red to dark fruits and a complex savoury back drop.
Produced from Brokenwood’s Indigo Vineyard which is planted to three different clone types over different soils. Maturation took place in predominately used French oak barriques and puncheons for a period of 9 months. 30% whole bunch inclusion.
Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Perfumed nose with aromas of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb blossoming out of the glass. Forest floor, dried herb and spicy cedar notes follow on. Juicy dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits flood the palate with brambly cedar, dried herb, forest floor and spice elements lending further complexity. Supple and silky, it possesses polished tannins, an understated power and ample freshness. Concludes long and savoury.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2018 Signatory Vintage Edradour No.2 Inaugural Release 200th Anniversary 7 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 57.1%"A laudable “inaugural”. Unique and lovely. Well worth the price paid" - dramface.com
This is a bit of a double celebration for Edradour fans and collectors. As the label notes, it's commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the distillery (1825-2025). There are going to be a number of limited editions coming through marking the date, so keep posted. More significantly for collectors, Andrew Symington, the man behind Signatory Vintage and Edradour, has built a second distillery on the Edradour site in order to expand capacity alongside the original "little gem" - hence the name "Edradour #2" for this inaugural release. Distilled in 2018 in new, traditional-style stills and aged in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, there's been a range of responses online towards the release, however most are positive, deeming it a confident young 'Christmasy' whisky that isn't too dominated by sherry while delivering the "old school" weight and oily texture that Edradour is famous for. Think red fruits, almonds, fruit cake, cinnamon and a light hint of sulphur that needs time to blow off. Many find it significantly benefits from a drop or two of water. At 57.1% Alc./Vol. that's no surprise. The total outturn is unknown. We'd expect it to be aligned with the distillery's other limited editions (usually around 6000 bottles). As a collectable, the direct-import price means just about anyone can take advantage of this opening offer. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews.... Shout it from the rafters: “Young. Age. Statements. Don’t. Matter!” ...It’s a polarizing dram within the [whisky] community. Complaints about astringency and sulfur and plenty of discussion over the heat, sharpness, and youth of this bottle. Personally, I didn’t find any off-notes or sulfur, even off the neck pour. To me it retained the best of Edradour’s uniqueness, and this batch was well-suited to the first-fill sherry butts used for maturation. Especially with water. I’m a firm believer in adding tiny amounts of water, even for lower ABV whiskies. With time and a few drops I believe not only does this dram open up, it sings wonderfully. I’ll stand by my high score. Perhaps other Dramface writers or those in the Whiskyverse will have differing assessments to share in the comments. There may be a “young whisky” bias going on with others, but I’ll never tell anyone else they’re incorrect. This is a realm of opinions and senses. There’s not a wrong one to be found. I trust my own here and I find this to be a cracking young Edradour. There’s also a spicy uniqueness here that keeps it from becoming too much of a “sherry bomb." And for [the price], Signatory Vintage continues to show its deftness on price and appreciation for the wallets of the punting masses. - dramface.com
"A really nice Highland whisky, rich and full of character." - whiskybase.com
"Surprisingly spicy—absolute spiced gingerbread; I love it! Cinnamon (spekulatis) bomb. Don't lick your lips. You will pour more." - whiskybase.com
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The Clydeside Distillery Fortnight Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Lowlands, SCOTLAND$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 46%The latest addition to the core range from The Clydeside Distillery is Fortnight, named after an annual two-week window when peated spirit is distilled. 100% Scottish barley is malted using Highland peat and then matured for six years. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... a very well-rounded whisky where the price-performance ratio is also good. Not an exceptional whisky, but a solid standard. / Young but beautifully fruity and malty distillery character. Smooth and creamy with a great aromatic smoke. This style has a lot of potential. A little more alcohol would have done it good, though. Excellent value for money - not a highlight, but really fun. - whiskybase.com
Notes from the producers... Nose: Gentle smoke, stone fruit and vanilla. Palate: Bright citrus and heather honey. Finish: Warm spice and peat.
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2007 Single Cask Nation Glen Elgin 17 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$230. 00Bottle$2760.00 DozenABV: 57.5%Finished for five years in a first-fill Spanish oak hogshead. Shy on the nose, sawdust and carpenter's workshop holding back the honey and fruits; needs time to open up, breaking through on the palate with dense spiced orange cake amid a flurry of spices and honey. Juices up with minimal water but struggles to achieve a near-perfect balance, the spice and heat not easily deterred. 230 bottles. 57.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... We believe that Glen Elgin should retain its place among the great historic malts, rather than sinking to the depths of the latest loch. In our view and perhaps in an ideal world, it's the best malts that should rise to the top — and that has absolutely nothing to do with marketing budgets or tequila finishes. And let’s not even mention the ubiquitous mizunara.... Colour: full gold. Nose: here come the roasted peanuts, charred wood, malt and walnut liqueur. This is much more classic than the previous ones, and we’re rather delighted by that. With water: quality grey pepper and a few old papers. We do love the scent of old papers. Mouth (neat): almost an onslaught of spices and citrus—green pepper, zest, bitter orange and clove. Classic and modern at the same time, so that’s spot on. With water: it improves further still, on orange, coriander and shochu. White pepper and yellow curry in the aftertaste, the cask clearly having been rather active. Finish: long, more peppery, spicier still. Comments: super stuff, just very oak-driven, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. 83 points - whiskyfun.com
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2015 Single Cask Nation Ardnamurchan 9 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 59.8%One of the older Ardnas' to come our way. The mineral-maritime note so familiar and loved in younger bottlings is barely diminished by age: Oyster shells, wet rocks, a touch of potpourri, the peat oily and understated, the intensity dropping several notches after exposure. Lashings of the same on the tongue with a potent salted-malt drive that includes flashes of baked apple, pepper and smoked dark chocolate. The oils build and melt into the finish giving this a seamlessness that belies its youth. A slightly more malt-focussed expression, perhaps, though the tongue tingling coastal vibrancy is very much intact, particularly at the finish. 207 bottles from a first-fill bourbon barrel. 59% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
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2012 Single Cask Nation Ben Nevis 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 56.4%A new charred hogshead has left its mark, both in colour saturation and aroma; Yet, Nevis' make shines through - elderflower and nectarine piercing the rich wood, becoming more salient with every pass. A similar story on the palate; initially a busy noise of oak and malt until the brightness of the exotic fruits and florals rise, gaining succulence and completely captivating the finish. Bitter oranges and nectarine linger. A novel maturation that pays dividends. Ben Nevis fans should jump on this! 241 bottles. 56.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... In theory, Ben Nevis with its heft should be able to handle heavy char… Colour: dark amber. Nose: it’s got a recharred sherry feel to it, and everything clicks into place with precision – it’s simple (and simplicity is a virtue here) and compact (same comment), taking us close to a tin of assorted caramels from Rowntree Mackintosh. Remember those? For now the distillate stays a little shy, though water might coax it out. With water: no, still leaning on fresh wood and one can’t deny a hint of young bourbon about it. Mouth (neat): oh this is good! Much livelier than expected, all on oranges, pepper, salt and bitter almonds. Hints of cedarwood, pencil shavings etc., as expected. Excellent. With water: the distillate unfurls, though the whole remains pleasingly dry and bitter, the Ben Nevis DNA taking over once more. Finish: long and very dry. Cold black tea and pepper. Comments: there’s an old amontillado edge at the end, which is amusing. And very good of course – it’s from a cracking house. 87 points - whiskyfun.com
Founded in 2011 by good friends and affirmed whisky geeks Jason Johnston-Yellin and Joshua Hatton, Single Cask Nation began as a social fellowship and club. Today, they're considered one of America’s leading independent bottlers representing a unique global community of whisky geeks.
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2013 Single Cask Nation Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 55.9%'Ruadh Maor' is the name Glenturret use for their peated distillate. This one spent three years finishing in new charred oak. A mild roasted nuttiness to the nose, then definitively sweet and sooty in later sniffs with trace fruitiness and a dried herbal note contributing freshness. Echoes on the palate, riddled with delicious peat reek, accentuating with sweet wood smoke, chimney soot and salted vanilla completing the profile. Lively citrus and salinity pick up the finish. Unmistakably a Highland peater, though more punch than many an Ardmore, and with all the the right stuff in the right places. 307 bottles. 55.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
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2014 Single Cask Nation Glen Moray 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 56.4%A gloriously saturated Glen Moray, the fruity malt revealing itself on the nose which achieves full concentration; Six years finishing in a PX hogshead ups the ante adding custard and hints of sticky date. More of a Summer pudding character on the palate, simple and tasty, the sherry thickening the mouthfeel. Altogether relatively feisty for this make, even with water. 56.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 329 bottles. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
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2011 Single Cask Nation Glen Garioch 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 50.1%Finished in a first-fill Bourbon cask. Very pure and enticing in its drier styled bouquet that suggests hay bails, cocoa and an assortment of nuts, transitioning to hints of ripe plums and apples. A genuine softie on the palate, impeccably balanced, defying its natural strength, still not without depth. Flavours of water biscuits, poached orchard fruits (pears and apples), cocoa and old leather are easily neutralised with water, so dilute cautiously. 197 bottles. 50.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... Colour: northern Californian chardonnay. Just kidding. Nose: very much in the same vein, only slightly rounder, with a little more soft honey (acacia) and peanut oil, plus touches of old paper, which we’re rather fond of. With water: the Williams pear comes through nicely. Mouth (neat): a fruit salad supercharged with eau-de-vie made from the same fruits. Not sure if that makes sense, but there you are. A bit of honey then soothes everything. With water: apples and pears. Finish: apples and pears. Comments: there’s great consistency across these vintages and ages. 85 points - whiskyfun.com
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2010 Single Cask Nation Glen Spey 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 57.5%Finished in a first fill American oak oloroso hogshead for four years. As though a dollop of fresh honey has been dropped in your glass, the opening sniffs nothing short of superb. Dries after air contact, accenting citrus blossom and faint curaçao. What a bright and engaging oloroso cask this is! The intense honey-malt drive combined with a succulent dried fruit character pops at mid palate. Mouthfilling and plush, the malt keeps up with the sherry (just), leaving Granita cheesecake with a wee drizzle of Grand Marnier to finish. Ripe Meyer lemons and toasty oak with water. A freak bottling from an obscure make. 235 bottles. 57.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... May I take this opportunity to remind you that when it comes to sherry casks, American oak is the rule and European oak the exception. Indeed, it’s rather counterintuitive. Colour: full gold. Nose: very similar aromatic territory, though here we’re leaning more towards dried and candied fruits, with subtler spices and a lovely soft liquorice. Splendid orange liqueur with honey, dried figs, white nougat, sweet wine like a muscat (a sweet one, muscat isn’t always sweet) or late-harvest gewurztraminer… In fact, it’s an extremely friendly nose. With water: little change, it just becomes even more approachable. Mouth (neat): a fantastic cocktail of honeyed liqueurs, with a clear, direct, irresistible side. I believe this baby could replace honey in your yoghurts, pastries, tisanes, over your pancakes etc. For a wee kick that instantly lifts the spirit and soothes your worries and fits of rage. Please don’t quote me to your local health authorities. With water: it joins its 2013 sibling in terms of style. Finish: long, gentle, honeyed, extremely moreish. Comments: a superb honeyed sweetness and a malt that should appeal to absolutely everyone. 87 points - whiskyfun.com
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2022 Coldstream Hills Reserve ShirazYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $49.99$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich, expansive and refined, this is a classic example of Yarra Valley Shiraz.
The Coldstream Hills Reserve Shiraz has been a single vineyard wine since 2014 and is made using traditional techniques in small open fermentation pots, including in some years, the use of whole clusters. The wine was matured in seasoned and new (24%) French oak barriques and vat for seven months.
Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Leaping from the glass are spicy dark plum and liquorice aromas which are complexed by notions of clove, vanillin cedar, smoked meats and peppered earth. Rich, expansive dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits engulf the beautifully fleshed, medium bodied palate. Smoky vanillin cedar, dried meat, clove and peppered earth elements lend further nuance. Displaying plenty of power, it has a polished yet sturdily built tannin structure and long, refined, pepper infused finish.
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2024 Coldstream Hills Beenak Vineyard ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $54.99$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinRich and creamy textured yet showing sublime finesse and sophistication.
Matured on lees for a period of 8 months in seasoned and new (48%) French oak puncheons and barriques. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Alluring aromas of white peach, dried honey and cashew are delivered with wonderful refinement and intensity. Biscuity nougat, crème brulee and subtle spicy bacon fat notes lend further sophistication. Rich and creamy textured yet showing sublime finesse, the palate is filled with fleshy white peach, nectarine, dried honey and cashew flavours. Lurking beneath are citrusy crème brulee like elements, biscuity nougat and spice. Vibrant, yet perfectly integrated acidity lends freshness to the long finish.
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2024 Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Vineyard Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $59.99$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinOpen, powerful and expansive with a gorgeous supple textural feel.
From a single vineyard planted in 1994, this superb Pinot was matured in French oak for a period of 9 months of which 25% was new. Deep red to dark red heart with black tinged edges and a vibrant red hue. Alluring scents of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and anise waft through the nostrils with a perfumed like intensity followed by spicy cedar, forest floor and fresh herb notes. Open, powerful and expansive, delicious ripe red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits carry a gorgeous supple textural feel across the palate. Notions of spicy vanillin cedar, subtle anise, forest floor and fresh herb elements lend further nuance. Velvet smooth tannins with a finish that’s long, fresh and polished.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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From the Deer Farm vineyard in Gladysdale. 5% whole bunches. A medium, bright crimson. A pure-fruited bouquet with raspberries, red cherries, rose petal and just a little sous bois as it sits in the glass. There's a burst of flavour as it hits the medium-bodied palate, balanced by superfine, persistent tannins. And good as this is now, this has terrific ageing potential over the next six to 10 years, and probably longer. Drink by 2035.
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Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe colour is deeper than the Beenak and it’s a more powerful wine. The nose is deeply intense with powerful red fruits and a slightly button mushroom character. About 5% whole bunch included to add woody notes with raspberry and cherry flavours with a little graphite. Plush and opulent with structure and poise.
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2024 Coldstream Hills Reserve Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $79.99$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 12 Years (2026-2038)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich red to dark fruits make a powerful entrance framed by refined yet sturdy tannins which carry through to a long, expansive finish.
Situated in the picturesque Yarra Valley, Coldstream Hills was established in 1985 by James and Suzanne Halliday. The fruit for this wine was sourced from low yielding, mature G Block with a variety of handling and fermentation techniques, including the use of whole bunches. This wine was matured for ten months in new (47%) and seasoned French oak barrels.
Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Captivating the olfactory senses are perfumed aromatics of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and subtle anise which are trailed by spicy vanillin cedar, fresh herb and forest floor notes. Rich red to dark cherry, strawberry and red liquorice fruits make a powerful entrance. Vanillin cedar, forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs and spice lie underneath. Quite supple in it’s flow, refined yet sturdy tannins provide ample structure across the back half. Long, expansive finish.
Drink over the next 10-12 years.
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While James Halliday no longer lives in the house he built at the winery, his picture-perfect vineyard photos grace the labels, and his legacy here will always live on. Sourced solely from Block G, planted in 1988, this is another impressive and, no doubt, long-lived Reserve Pinot. Dark fruits, violets and spices like nutmeg and clove pervade the nose while the palate is concentrated without being heavy. Firm, yet supple and persistent tannins round out a wine that will still be providing pleasure 10–20 years from now. Drink by 2038.
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2012 Nicks Secret JV Old Vines Museum Release Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $79.99$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinThis Nicks Secret Shiraz is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully matured Barossa Shiraz at a fraction of it’s normal price. Rich, silky textured and seductive, it pairs Barossa’s signature plush fruit with complexing tertiary elements. Situated along the banks of the North Para River at Rowland Flat in the Southern Barossa Valley and produced from old vines, it’s crafted by a seventh-generation winemaking family.
Plush and silky, this is a beautifully matured Barossa Shiraz that’s in it’s prime drinking window.
Midnight black heart with a dark brick red hue. The olfactory senses are filled with scents of dark plum, liquorice and peppered fennel. Trailing notes of vanillin oak, earthy mocha, smoked meat and subtle leather then chime in. Rich and silky, the palate is draped with a seductive wave of dark plum, liquorice and smoky fennel flavours which meld into a back drop of earthy vanillin oak, dried meat, leather and spicy mocha characters. Voluptuous mouth feel with seamlessly integrated, cashmere like tannins interwoven through the long, plush finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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Beautifully maturing with seductive complexity, the bouquet shows dark fruit richness, fine leather, cake spice, and assorted nut characters. The palate is wonderfully weighted and plush, complemented by silky texture and beautifully melded tannins, making it gracefully opulent and delectably appealing. At its best: now to 2030.
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Sam Kim – Wine OrbitAn impressive example of a mature Barossa Shiraz from a vineyard now more than 100 years old. Engaging from the outset with aromas of dark chocolate, liqueur cherry, a little earth, subtle leathery notes, and rich prune-like characters. The palate is dense and concentrated, with great weight seamlessly integrated with subtle oak and supported by fine tannins. It seems to be just entering a tertiary stage, and it appears to have plenty of time ahead of it, as you’d expect from this vintage. Drink 2025-2035.
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Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comNot often one comes across a new release red with this amount of time under its belt, especially at a price like this. 1926 is the year that the **** family purchased the estate. A mature red with good complexity, the colour is a dark maroon. Time has allowed the oak to merge impeccably and the nose gives us notes of tobacco leaves, dried herbs, plums and smoked meats. As we move to the palate we see more soy, beefstock and vegemite characters. There is fine balance and very good length, finishing with soft, furry tannins. Still five to eight years of pleasure ahead of it, it has matured superbly and should continue to do so.
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Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com - British Navy Pussers Coronation Reserve Navy Strength Rum (700ml)Caribbean,$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 54.5%
Bottled as a salute to the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla on 6th May 2023, the latest Pusser's edition features a blend of high-ester pot and column still distillates from Caribbean countries in Great Britain’s Colonial past, namely, Guyana (Demerara) and Trinidad. Well-received by fans of traditional, dark and punchy styles, the heavy pot-still influence from Guyana is said to be significant. True to the brand's provenance, the rum comes bottled at 54.5% (Navy Proof), similar to that served on the 31st day of July 1970 when the Admiralty discontinued its daily issue of rum to Ships’ Companies, ending the longest tradition in seafaring history.
Other reviews... Reddish mahogany in color. Dried fruits, sweet and floral notes with a little alcohol on the nose. On the palate, the dried fruits are there with a hefty dose of warm alcohol taste with a spicy kick. Vanilla and almonds mix with oak and light leather too. Full-bodied, medium dry and quite long after taste. One can't go wrong with this one. - rumratings.com
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Never Never Distilling Co. Ginache Gin (700ml)South Australia, AUSTRALIA$84. 99Bottle$1019.88 DozenABV: 38%Other reviews... Paying homage to their home up in McLaren Vale, it makes perfect sense when Never Never created a wine-gin that utilises local Grenache fruit. It gives bold aromas of fresh, lithe berries, keeping the gin within the spirit range of alcohol, and bottling at 38% has helped to not only make sure the gin isn't lost with the grapes but has helped to amplify the fresher aspects of the grapes themselves. Brazen fresh raspberries, in particular, command the aroma of the gin. The more spice-forward botanicals of the Triple Juniper gin come to the forefront. On the palate, the raspberry drops off a little to make space for deeper red fruits, jammy strawberry, and plums. Juniper still stands out well in this bold style of gin, supported by a strong hit of citrus to carry through and create more intrigue in the spirit. 90 points - Jess Clayfield, winecompanion.com
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2022 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoPiedmont, ITALY$110. 00Bottle$1320.00 DozenABV: 15%Closure: CorkProduttori del Barbaresco is a cooperative of 51 growers that controls more than 250 acres of premium Nebbiolo vineyards in Barbaresco. This wine is blend of Nebbiolo fruit harvested from different vineyards. In great vintages they also produce nine single vineyard Barbaresco’s located within the Barbaresco village boundaries of Asili, Rabaja, Pora, Montestefano, Ovello, Paje, Montefico, Muncagota and Rio Sordo.
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The 2022 Barbaresco is a pretty rich, heady wine. Dark cherry/plum fruit, cloves, licorice and mocha build as the 2022 shows off its considerable depth. This is one of the few 2022s that is quite resonant texturally. The aromatics could be more lifted and the tannins could use a bit more polish, but those qualities were next to impossible to come by in 2022. The inclusion of some juice from Riserva lots is a great help. All things considered, this is a stellar showing. Drink 2027-2034.
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Antonio Galloni - VinousBright and overtly fruity, this is full of intoxicating violets, cinnamon, blood oranges and black cherries, expressing mint and balsamic depth. Full-bodied with a soft, smooth attack, dusty yet velvety tannins and brilliant acidity. The chocolaty finish shows licorice and a mouth-coating texture. Delicious and balanced. Drink or hold.
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Aldo Fiordelli - JameSuckling.comA relatively early harvest saw Produttori del Barbaresco's grapes brought in between 22 September and 3 October. The cooperative decided to reduce the production of its Riserva crus, using approximately 25%-30% of those grapes to bring greater balance to this flagship wine. It is deep, vibrant ruby in hue and just as lively on the nose. Dark currants tangle with brushwood and liquorice root. The palate is rambunctious, full of vigour, racing acidity and earth-tinged wild berries. The alcohol packs a punch but is matched by the fruit concentration and confident structure. Crisp, dry tannins will keep this ticking along. Drink 2026-2038.
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Michaela Morris - Decanter - Shanky's Whip Irish Whiskey Liqueur (700ml)IRELAND$66. 99Bottle$803.88 DozenABV: 33%
An Irish whiskey-based liqueur known for its dessert-like flavour profile of creamy vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch. It's widely described as a sweet, smooth, and velvety, black-coloured elixir, best served on ice, in coffee, or in cocktails. 33% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... a distinctive Irish whiskey-based liqueur that blends aged pot still Irish whiskey and neutral spirits with rich natural flavours of vanilla, caramel and sweet spice to create a smooth, creamy-sweet profile at 33% alcohol by volume. It pours dark in colour and opens with inviting aromas of vanilla, toffee, cream and warm baking spices. On the palate it is velvety and rich, showing flavours of caramel, butterscotch, vanilla fudge and gentle spice with a lingering sweetness that’s easy-drinking and fun. Fascinating fact: Shanky’s Whip is presented under a playful legend of an Irish jockey named Shanky, and the brand aims to bring a creative twist to traditional Irish whiskey flavours with a bold black liqueur that works for sipping or mixed drinks. Serve it neat, on the rocks, in coffee drinks or mixed into cocktails like cola or espresso martinis. Food pairings: chocolate truffles, caramel dessert, coffee cake, vanilla ice cream with espresso drizzle. 94 points - nataliemaclean.com
- Rey Campero Espadin Mezcal (700mlOaxaca, MEXICO$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 48.4%
Espadin Mezcals are a good place to start your journey, being characterful enough for both sipping neat or mixing in cocktails. Arguably the value buy in the Rey Campero collection, this is generally considered one of the better examples on the market - no doubt partly due to bottling at high strength. The process begins with cooking hand-picked agaves in a conical earth oven, followed by grinding in a tahona (stone mill) and fermentation in open air with wild yeasts. Double distillation is carried out in a copper still. Many batches are aged in glass before bottling, which is said to give them a much softer feel. 48.4% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Seeing as I have loved several different batches of this one, I figured I should finally post a review! This continues to be an impressively bold, robust mezcal for the price, that nevertheless has plenty of nuance and finer details if you take the time to go looking for them. Nose is full of leather, pine, and soft touches of fruit; not as upfront with the agave sweetness as other espadín, more just a pleasantly lingering cooked yam feeling on the finish. Palate is similar to the aromatics, with some minty sharpness added in; perhaps a little sharp from the alcohol as well, but mostly in an enjoyable, perk-me-up sort of way. And if this sits in the glass 10 minutes or so, wow does it just become crazy gorgeous, with that minty note getting fuller, and mingling with the cooked yam, and some other flavors coming out: banana bread, cocoa powder, and I swear just a little thimble of an old-fashioned glazed donut. This is just a great Espadín, and a textbook example of the bold, punchy flavors that Candelaria Yegolé often delivers. - mezcalreviews.com
- Rey Campero Sierra Negra Mezcal (700ml)Oaxaca, MEXICO$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 49.3%
Due to the limited nature of Sierra Negra agaves, this mezcal was originally only procurable in Mexico. A single batch was finally exported in 2018 witha small-scale outturn ongoing. Often harvested from remote mountain areas, usually by hand, the variety takes about 25 years to mature making it a scarce resource. Once popular, it's no longer commonly used, partly due to over-harvesting and an extremely slow growth rate. Rey Campero's expression has been variously described, one taster noting "...all brine and smoke - like an Ardbeg 10 year old (for whisky enthusiasts)", with complex aromatics and intense flavours. 49.3% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Aromas include sugarcane, fruit (peach, apricot), chocolate, vegetal notes, and pepper. Flavors feature agave sweetness, fruit (fig, pineapple), pepper spice, earthiness, and some bitter or ashy notes. The overall impression is positive, describing a complex spirit with balanced sweetness, enjoyable flavor, and a pleasant finish. Some find it boozy or muddled. - mezcalreviews.com
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Never Never Distilling Co. Triple Juniper Gin (700ml)South Australia, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 43%The “Never Never” label speaks of the Australian bush and its people, but also something otherworldly. Established in 2016, the aim of the project is “not just to create delicious spirits, but to make the most flavoursome spirits on the market.” Combining the talents of George Georgiadis, Sean Baxter and Tim Boast, their Triple Juniper gin employs air-freighted berries for maximum freshness. The juniper is treated in three distinct ways, partially steeped, partially in the pot and partially in the vapour. The aim is to capture both the bright and the earthy qualities, and to balance the massive juniper input, a few other botanicals are used: Australian coriander provides brighter citrus and less earthiness than its English or Indian counterparts. A predominate fresh lemon citrus influence with a touch of fresh lime and liquorice adds lift over a root base of angelica and orris. Native pepperberry provides a balancing, savoury element without the heavy menthol finish of traditional peppers. Finally a hint of cinnamon hits just the right amount of warmth.
Other reviews... An impeccable expression of the classic gin flavour profile, adjusted and modelled to suit the Australian palate. Dialling up the citrus profile and playing into a more refreshing spirit. The method of extracting juniper through maceration and multiple distillation styles allows the gin to bring forward the full spectrum of juniper flavours. Pulling out pine in its fresh, green profile and richer, woodier, sappier qualities. Juniper also has an array of volatile oils that make up its flavour, including ginger, dusky rose, and citrus oil. Within this gin, the core juniper botanical brings plenty of complexity. Wrapped up with notes of Meyer lemon, sun-warm pine and subtle spice, this gin is polished and refined but maintains its sense of joyfulness. 95 points - Jess Clayfield, winecompanion.com
[Batch 1 tasted 2017] Plush and oily, juniper-heavy aromas combine with citrus, fresh sawn pine, coriander, faint anise and white pepper warmth. Follows through with a silky wave of juniper gelato, citrus peel and delicate pepper-cinnamon warmth. Leaner and more linear to finish; the spice and lime pick up where the juniper trails off. Excellent length. 43% Alc./Vol. 30ml sample.
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2024 Les Peyrautins ChardonnayPays d'Oc, FRANCE$17. 99Bottle$215.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA round, shapely mid weighted Chardonnay with an underlying freshness.
Brilliant yellow straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and yellow peach mix with some subtle bees wax, lemon butter and spice notes. Round fleshy pear and peach fruits overlay a bees wax, vanillin toast and spice back drop. Fresh underlying acidity counterpoints the shapely mid length finish.
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1989 Single Cask Nation Cambus 35 Year Old Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)Lowlands, SCOTLAND$399. 00Bottle$4788.00 DozenABV: 57.4%The tell-tale signs of age are evident in the thick legs down the sides of the glass, a precursor to the nose; Some fabulous Bourbon-oak-soaked depths to dive into here, becoming peachy and soft after air contact, augmented by what smells like A-grade wood. On entry, viscous, chewy and rounded, then more of a peaches and cream profile with a fine fruit-oak balance. The sugars retreat past mid palate, rich oils and hints of curacao taking their place as three decades of oak unravel. Ends in a rush of tongue-coating oils and powdery tannins. Mere years away from its peak, or just past it is debatable, regardless, this exquisite, slow-burn and very Bourbonesque grain delivers serious body, length and texture. Spend $1K+ on Eagle Rare 17 or buy this outright bargain. 206 bottles / finished for three years in an STR first-fill oloroso barrique. 57.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
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2021 Nicks Secret GOTT Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $34.99$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 15%Closure: StelvinThis hefty Barossa Shiraz was crafted by a seventh-generation farming family. A quintessential example of the region's powerful style it ticks all the boxes if you’re looking for a lush, weighty expression of Barossa Shiraz. Matured in seasoned oak barrels, 50% French and 50% American, for a period of 18 months, it delivers fantastic value at $20 off it’s normal retail price.
Offering superb everyday drinking, this rich, lush Barossa Shiraz punches well above its $15 price tag.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a near equally deep black dark red hue. Aromas of dark to black plum and liquorice fill the nostrils followed by some ripe black cherry, smoky vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich, concentrated and lush, the weighty palate is swamped with opulent dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Spicy vanillin oak, scorched earth, fennel and pepper elements the undercard. Sturdy tannin structure with a long, bold and quite lavish conclusion.
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Sweetly ripe and fragrant, the wine shows dark plum, cherry, rich floral, vanilla, and roasted hazelnut aromas on the nose. The palate is splendidly weighted and succulent, with a plump mouthfeel, backed by fine-grained tannins, and finishes long and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2036.
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Sam Kim – Wine OrbitAn alluring Barossa Shiraz with an immediately expressive nose, lifted iodine, French and American oak spice, and a deep, dark fruit core. The aroma alone draws you in. The palate is bold yet beautifully measured, delivering blackberry, mulberry and dark plum wrapped in savoury spice and a distinct chargrilled note that adds a deliciously rustic, smoky edge. There is impressive weight, texture and flavour concentration, all carried with fine balance and a sense of effortless ripeness. Tannins are supple yet present, giving the wine the structure to age gracefully for another decade, while being an absolute pleasure to drink now. Open one today, then crack a bottle every Christmas to celebrate the joy and generosity of this exquisite Barossa Shiraz.
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2022 Nicks Secret TW ADR Blewitt Springs GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $59.99$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinMade from 56 year old unirrigated vines located in McLaren Vale’s famed Blewitt Springs sub district, this superb Grenache normally sells for around $60. At over 60% off as a Nicks Secret, it delivers outstanding bang for your buck at just $22.99.
Rich, succulent and peppery with a gently muscular structure, this a quintessential expression of Blewitt Springs Grenache.
Matured in 500 litre French oak puncheons and 300 litre hogsheads for a period of 9 months with 15% whole bunch fruit included in the fermentation process. Deep dark red colour with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Expressive red to dark raspberry and red liquorice aromas intermingle with ripe red cherry, scorched earth and peppered herb notes. Rich and succulent, the mid weighted palate is bursting with moreish red to dak raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry fruits. Fresh, juicy acidity with the pepper infused back drop detailed with earthy graphite and spicy dried herb elements. Expansive and deep, it has a gently muscular tannin structure and long, peppery finish.
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This is another Grenache from the Blewitt Springs sub-region, and it was made in a largely similar way to the other wines in the portfolio. In this case, it was aged in a mix of French oak puncheons and the smaller French oak hogsheads, so the oak uptake is a little more obvious but still not to the point of being overt. It has that slightly dusty, dried herb and spicy influence over the bright red fruits that emerge from this region. It’s seamless, it’s smooth, and there’s a velvety succulence about it, while that slightly dry savoury finish completes and balances a terrific wine. Drink 2025-2035.
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Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comThe expressive and sophisticated ***** is seamless with its layers of pristine plum and red earth with a fennel seed lift. This is generously textured with dark berry flavors and granitic layers, gliding to a long, seamless finish accented by sandy tannins. There's plenty to like here and this will build over the next decade. Drink 2027-2035.
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Giant Steps Causes & Cures Semi Dry White Vermouth (750ml)Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $39.99$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenABV: 17%"...like summer in a glass... very accomplished and unique... Highly recommended." - martiniwhisperer.com
An elite, top-tier producer, famously named the 2025 Halliday Winery of the Year, Giant Steps' focus on single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay has consistently earned them rave reviews for elegance, purity and finesse. That same care and attention to detail has been applied in making an artisanal Vermouth. Hand harvested, certified organic Viognier grapes, whole bunch pressed, wild fermented in French oak and blended with a host of botanicals macerated separately in a distillate of the mother wine (with help of Four Pillars Distillery). Two styles of Vermouth are produced, but the Semi-Dry White is considered the best. Clean, crisp and refreshing, it resonates winemaking skill, being more akin to a structured dry white than many traditional European vermouths. Measured against bar standards like Noilly Prat, it's lighter, more elegant and fresher, accenting notes of lemon and lime zest, thyme and dried apricots, with a cooling character that finishes with a fine-tuned herbal bitterness; gentian, dried orange peel tang and hints of flor sherry. The discount is of the likes we've never seen in its category - and we may never see again. The quality means you can embrace it as a standalone drink, on the rocks with a twist of orange, or use it to create superb Martinis and modern cocktails like a white Negroni, Boulevardier or Aperol Spritz. Just one caveat - Vermouth doesn't last forever, so once opened, remember to stash it in the fridge to maintain maximum freshness. Batch 04/18 tasted.
Other reviews... a very accomplished and unique product in the range of vermouth’s available, and a thoughtful evolution on the original recipe that suits the current vogue for a grown-ups aperitif...The white version I became quite smitten with. Its like summer in a glass. On the nose its a lovely honeycomb aroma (reminded me of a ripe Marsanne wine actually). It is fuller on the palette than its sister, with a dry finish and you get a hint of citrus, a note of light bitterness at the end, very nicely integrated. It is not floral or spicy like Noilly Prat and is more akin to Dolin perhaps in weight + intensity of flavours. This makes a terrific Martini. If you like yours not so astringent, then this is ideal. You don’t need a dash of Orange Bitters and the semi sweetness rounds out of the cocktail and definitely doesn’t dominate several of the gins I tried. I used about 5ml to 10ml to be safe in the 60ml cocktail and that was plenty. Less is more. Highly recommended. - martiniwhisperer.com
Notes from the producers... Vermouth has a long and surreal history, on the fringes of apothecary, art and medicine. This vermouth has small and exacting measures of botanicals, including wormwood, juniper, gentian, bay leaf, Cinchona bark, Seville orange, Meyer lemons, blood orange, green tea, Timor Pepper, Mandarin, native limes, cumquats and orris root (and many more!). Most of the botanicals were grown on our Yarra Valley Vineyards. The medieval treatise ‘Causes & Cures’ recorded the beneficial and restorative powers of all known herbs and spices.
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2019 Chateau Latour Pre-Arrival OfferPauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE$1499. 00Bottle$17988.00 DozenABV: 14%Closure: CorkAs possibly the most consistent of the five First Growth properties, Chateau Latour is held in incredibly high esteem in the wine community. And while there have been rightfully some legendary wines made at this estate over their journey, since the purchase of the property by French billionaire François Pinault in 1993 the wines have been taken to an entirely new level. The next key step was to take greater ownership of their wine's release and distribution, moving away from wine futures following the 2011 vintage, and now Chateau Latour release wines only when they feel they are at the start of their drinking window.
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The 2019 Latour is a profound wine in the making, and it will surely emerge as one of the most long-lived wines of the vintage, as well as one of the greatest. Unwinding in the glass with scents of rich cassis fruit, English walnuts, cigar wrapper, black truffle, loamy soil and violets, it’s full-bodied, layered and muscular, with huge depth at the core, ripe tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, seemingly interminable finish. Checking in at 14.1% alcohol, this prodigious Latour will require two decades to hit its stride, but it will be more than worth the wait. Drink 2036-2070.
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William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2019 Latour is every bit as impressive as it has always been. Silky and caressing on the palate, with exceptional balance, the 2019 has so much going on. Dark red fruit, new leather, spice and a kick of blood orange are some of the notes that build in the glass, but ultimately the 2019 impresses most with its textural finesse. There was a bit of rain during harvest, but that does not appear to have been much of an issue. The 2019 is a quintessentially modern Latour, a wine that deftly marries power with elegance. Yields came in at 45 hectoliters per hectare, quite a bit higher than the long-term average of 34 hectoliters per hectare. Drink 2029-2069.
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Antonio Galloni - VinousClassic Pauillac darker currants, smoky tobacco, spicy wood, damp earth, and graphite all define the 2019 Château Latour, a ripe and approachable Latour that has more accessibility than many vintages while still possessing quintessential Latour character and depth. Blended from 92.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and aged 18 months in new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied with a round, layered mouthfeel, beautiful, almost velvety tannins, and a tremendous finish. I'd happily drink a bottle today (don't tell anyone), yet it's going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and keep for 50 years or more in fine form. Drink 2031-2081.
100 points
Jeb DunnuckDark blackcurrants with smokey tobacco, liquorice and slate. Cool straight away, fresh but so perfectly mouthfilling, not sweet like 2020, this is more cooling and fresh, blue fruit, black cherry, fleshy like fruit skin texture. Dark, I love the 2019s because they're more controlled and serious but so nuanced. To me this is how a great Pauillac can taste, serious, deep, classic Cabernet markers, lots of minerality in the flint and stoney aspects, strong tannins and a powerful, muscular structure with minty sides. An amazing Pauillac, this is really my style. Still so full of concentration and life, this will last forever. Drink 2030-2060.
100 points
Georgina Hindle - DecanterComposed of 92.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7.5% Merlot, the 2019 Latour is deep garnet-purple in color. It comes barreling out of the glass with powerful notes of blackcurrant jelly, blackberry pie, and plum preserves, followed by suggestions of pencil shavings, cast-iron pan, and charcoal. The medium to full-bodied palate is exquisitely constructed with a myriad of very fine layers, supported by ripe, grainy tannins and beautiful tension, finishing epically long and mineral-laced. It's still very tightly wound and will require at least 5 to 7 more years in cellar, then should age gracefully for a good 50-years+.
100 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - The Wine IndependantDeep, dark, garnet in color, the wine is equally dark in its fruit, cigar wrapper, smoke, espresso, leaf, cedar, and spice profile. With elegance, power, firmness, and silkiness, the wine on the palate immediately cuts a wide swatch across your palate. All that regal, ripe, sweet, fruit and crushed gravel stick with you almost seamlessly for more than 50 seconds until you reach the endnote with its salty, mineral-driven kick in the endnote. This is a fabulous Latour that will age for decades. The wine was made from a blend of 92.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7.5% Merlot, 14.1% ABV. The Grand Vin was produced from only 36% of the harvest. Drink from 2030-2070.
99 points
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2023 Domaine Laurent Tribut ChablisChablis, FRANCE$135. 00Bottle$1620.00 DozenABV: 13%Closure: CorkWhen Laurent Tribut married Marie-Clotilde Dauvissat he joined one of Chablis' most famous winemaking families. René Dauvissat, Marie's father, gave the couple parcels of excellent sited Village Chablis and Premier Cru to establish Domaine Tribut. The small Domaine now has 7 hectares of vineyards. The Village Chablis is predominantly situated on Kimmeridgian soils adjacent to the Dauvissat vineyards. Laurent, a humble and good-natured vigneron, prefers the vineyards to be farmed as naturally as possible with a minimum of treatments and organic philosophies. Harvesting is always done by hand. The wines are fermented exclusively en cuve (in tank) and racked into barrel for aging. Laurent typically only buys new oak if he needs to replace old barrels, some of which are 50 years old. With his retirement in 2019 Laurent's children Solonge, Adeline and Gabriel have now taken the helm, each specialising in different aspects of the business.
The Tribut Chablis share many stylistic similarities with their famous relatives. The wines offer immediate appeal with a rich texture and lovely lemony fruit notes, white spice and vibrant underlying minerality; yet are deeply concentrated with dense though not heavy structures, that age and develop into very complex wines. Compared to Dauvissat they have a little extra generosity. In a lot of ways, they share more in common with the classic White Burgundy appellations of the Cote de Beaune than Chablis.
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This vibrant and dynamic village Chablis explodes with aromas of lime peel, passion fruit and greengage plums adorned with acacia blossoms and chalky minerality. The feel is racy and bright, but there is substance here as well. This wine will be crisp and approachable on release but will profit from mid-term ageing in the cellar. Fruit is from parcels at Courgis and Poinchy, with a bit from the Beauroy and Forêts premiers crus. Fermentation in tank is followed by six months in cask before bottling. Drink 2028-2045.
94 points
Charles Curtis MW - DecanterRipe aromas of poached pear and apple compote are laced with hints of iodine, lemon rind and a whiff of brine. The succulent, round and sappy middle weight flavors display notably better than average persistence on the citrusy, clean and nicely dry finale. This punches above its weight and is worth a look. Drink through 2028+.
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2023 Seresin ChardonnayMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinMid weighted with ample ripe fruit, a shapely feel and vibrant finish.
Wild fermented, aged in French oak barriques and puncheons for 9 months and certified organic. Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Nosing offers up aromas of nectarine, pear and grapefruit with hints of roasted almond, lemon butter and gun flint also evident. Mid weighted the palate features ripe peach and nectarine fruits interwoven with some dried honey, biscuity nougat and infusions of gun flint. Shapely textural feel with fresh acidity lending vibrancy to the long finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
A complex and pretty chardonnay with sliced cooked apples, pie crust and light cream. It’s medium- to full-bodied with pretty fruit and a tense finish. Poised and delicious. Drink now.
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2022 Corryton Burge Cabernet SauvignonBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13.8%Closure: StelvinA medium to full bodied Cabernet flush with blackcurrant and dark plum fruits.
Dense pitch black dark red heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated ripe blackcurrant and liquorice aromas are followed by some tobacco, toasty oak, earthy black olive and spicy dried herb notes. Medium to full in body, the palate is flush with blackcurrant and dark plum fruits which are intertwined with cigar box, earthy black olive and spicy dried herb elements. Sturdy fine grained tannins with a ripe medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.8% - Saison XO Rum (700ml)Caribbean,$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 42%
A premium release from the Cognac house of Tessendier. If you think you might enjoy the tasty tropical flavours of Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad in one handsome bottle, then this is for you. Jerome Tessendier has matured the blend in ex-cognac barrels for a minimum of ten years to deliver a bold, rich, and rewarding sipping rum including notes of vanilla, flambéed banana, toasted oak, and tobacco. 42% Alc./Vol.
















































