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2010 Claxton's Warehouse No.8 Tormore 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$179. 99
Bottle
$2159.88 Dozen

ABV: 62.4%

Predominantly used in blends like Ballantines, Tormore has an easy-going feel that doesn't carry a lot of weight. For added interest, Claxton's have matured theirs in a refill oloroso sherry octave before bottling at a potent 62.4% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered. 66 bottles only.
Notes from the bottlers... NOSE: Brandy butter. Dry Sherry notes. Christmas pudding. PALATE: Sweet and dry. Bittersweet oak with rich spice and herbs. FINISH: Powerful finish with oak and sherry notes dominating. Long spicy aftertaste.

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2012 Claxton's Warehouse No.8 Balblair 9 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 56.1%

Some have dubbed Balblair as "The fruitiest Highlander of them all", but will the oak and sherry be too much for the spirit’s fresh fruitiness in this example? With just 65 bottles available only a few will ever find out. Oloroso sherry octave matured. 56.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... NOSE: Rich oak and cream Sherry notes. Tannins. Stewed fruits. PALATE: Sweet and Sherried at first. Again big tannin hit. Bittersweet oak. FINISH: Bittersweet oak and Sherry notes. Lots of oak in the aftertaste.

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Old Louisville Whiskey Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 2 (750ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
$319. 00
Bottle
$3828.00 Dozen

ABV: 48%

A straight Bourbon, aged 7-10 years and bottled at barrel proof – uncut, unfiltered. Prickly opening sniffs reveal dried corn over light vanilla and caramel; wavers and narrows, accenting oak shavings before bouncing back. Lots of oak to the attack; Fruit cake, dried peach, sweeter grains and vanillas struggle to gain ground over the wood spices which clinch the finish. Ends mildly astringent, fading with bitter dark chocolate and moderate persistence. 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley. 1622 bottles produced. 48% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey (750ml)

UNITED STATES
$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

Made from 95% rye / 5% malted barley and aged for over four years in new charred oak. A soft, fruity rye, reminiscent of Sazerac in its subtly peach-apple aromatics and soft rounded mouthfeel. On the palate, dried apricots combine with a slathering of sweet spices; light oils add succulence and length to the finish, leaving you with orange curaçao and cocoa. One of the highlights in the Redwood lineup. Add a few drops of water to accent the keynote grain. Matured in northern California. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews… Aromas of fresh grain, red berries, dried cherries, and fresh-cut lemon, overall a very fresh and lively nose that is beautifully fragrant and redolent of fresh morning fields. The palate is equally fresh, with balanced notes of red fruit, iced tea, and vanilla. The finish is quite long, with more vanilla, and lemon sorbet, balanced by savoury espresso. A smooth but complex rye with depth and lively flavors, but easy to savor. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...While the grain may be stark, the tobacco note tends to knock this whiskey sygogglin, as the moonshiners of the South Appalachians might say. Never seems to be on an even keel, though the odd sharp note is more than attractive. 86 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
Redwood Empire Distilling is in the heart of the Russian River Valley wine region in Sonoma County, California. Emerald Giant is aptly named after the fastest growing Redwood tree in the world. With a focus on sustainability, for every bottle sold, Redwood Empire Distilling will plant a tree. The rye itself is an easy sipper that offers just the right amount of spice with an interesting cast of supporting flavors. It may not be the most complex of ryes, however, its approachable price tag along with its four year age statement makes this whiskey an easy bottle to recommend picking up. - breakingbourbon.com
97 points - Tasting Panel Magazine - Nov. 2019
DOUBLE GOLD - Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards, '19
DOUBLE GOLD - Sunset Magazine International Spirits Competition - Nov 2019

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Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Blend of Straight Whiskeys (750ml)

UNITED STATES
$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

Composed of 60% rye and 40% bourbon and named after the world’s largest coastal Redwood, this moreish blend has the mouthfeel of a single malt while retaining some of the oiliness and zap of bourbon. Shy at first, over time the flavours unfold in a deliciously sweet whiskey, buttery through the middle stages with hints of popcorn and vanilla wafers; Older material adds depth, creaming up the finish which lingers with more of the same, toasted oak in tow. Besides Redwood Empire's rye, this sports the best oak-spirit balance and length. You could drink it all night. Matured in Northern California. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews… A blend of 3 to 5 year old straight rye and 4 to 12 year old straight bourbon. Although the nose is a bit reticent, once it opens up, what is revealed is pure delight: orange blossom, iced tea, dark berries, lemon oil, pine, cinnamon, nutmeg, and leather. Fruit and spice enjoy a dynamic interplay on the palate, with orange, cherry, blueberry, and grape, shot through with cedar, cinnamon, and sturdy oak. The medium-length finish is supple and pretty: dark chocolate, toasted pecans, and well-integrated oak. 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...Redwood Empire immediately feels like a company you want to root for. Their distillery was built in an old apple processing plant and is located in the small town of Graton, in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California. For every bottle sold, the company plants a tree, which according to their website is at 225,415 trees at the time of this writing. Drinking this whiskey I kept thinking, is this the new...old High West? A blend of bourbon and rye, Lost Monarch offers an usual range of bourbon and rye flavors. With a light gin-like quality, the taste reminds me of older High West releases and leans in more towards the rye flavor profile. Exploring further and learning the blend contains bourbon ranging from 4 to 12 years old along with rye ranging from 3 to 5 years old solidified that thought... It’s a no-brainer, buy it and try it before the price goes up or the blend changes. - breakingbourbon.com

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Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

UNITED STATES
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Redwood Empire's 100 proof version is produced from 66% corn, 23% rye, 7% wheat and 4% malted barley, aged five years in 200 litre barrels, toasted and charred to level three. Bitter peel, wood shavings and tingling alcohol are evident on the nose before settling into fruity-vanilla territory. Despite the high ABV, it's a middle-weight, accessible style; If at first the wood feels a little too assertive and grippy, work it around your mouth to extract sweeter notes of cherry and ripe peach. Oak and spices rally at the finish, leaving the impression of bitter dark chocolate. The label references the Grizzly Giant, a massive Sequoia in Yosemite National Park. Batch 002 tasted. 50% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews… All manners of orange are here, with orange peel, Creamsicle, and a hint of orange soda right up front. This citrus is joined by sweeter elements: a drizzle of maple syrup and inviting wood spice. The palate is creamy, and that tangy, zesty citrus carries on, though there's also blueberry cobbler, a burst of Red Hots, and buttered toast sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. A moderate-length finish balances oak with tart red fruit. (3,000 bottles) 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

UNITED STATES
$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

Named after the 14th tallest tree on the planet, Pipe Dream is a mix of four to twelve year old Bourbons, some made at Sonoma County's Graton Distilling Co., others sourced from Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. The high corn mash bill is balanced out with 21% raw rye and 4% malted barley. The nose opens with attractive, youngish aromas of peach tart, cherry chocolate, white pepper and citrus zest. Entry develops into a semi-sweet, well-rounded profile offering toasty oak, dried peach and lively spices. Fresh oak and hints of muddled mint balance the finish. A quality mid-tier Bourbon with a typical profile and nice texture. Matured in northern California. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews… For a whiskey of this age, the hickory content is high. And a very sweet hickory at that. Very distinctive Bourbon. 91.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.
...An herbaceous nose offers spearmint, spice, tea, and leather. Coconut on the palate, followed by orange oil, peach pie, vanilla, brown sugar, and chocolate-covered almonds. The finish has spice, nutty dark chocolate, espresso, and melon. Cohesive, balanced, and well-textured. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com
I’m not sure if Redwood Empire’s goal was to create a quintessential bourbon flavor profile, but they certainly nailed it if that was the case. Pipe Dream Bourbon is mainly a straightforward bourbon that nails the caramel/vanilla/oak trio with expert precision. Easy sipping and inoffensive in every way, Redwood Empire nails being an every-person bourbon. That decision ends up being a double edged sword, as it makes the bourbon a bit on the boring side, lacking much excitement besides its delightful strawberry rhubarb aftertaste. The bourbon will probably work best as a gift to a budding bourbon drinker that will be equally impressed by the out-of-the-mainstream selection and enchanting label design. For more experienced drinkers, despite its straightforwardness, it gets a few bonus points for its amazingly smooth and buttery consistency. For its price, it's hard to beat the value it offers. - breakingbourbon.com
94 points - Tasting Panel Magazine - Nov 2020
DOUBLE GOLD - SIP Awards - Aug 2020
DOUBLE GOLD - San Diego Spirits Festival - Sept 2019

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2020 Vino Volta La Chingadera Tempranillo Touriga Grenache

Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

A blend of 49% Tempranillo, 25% Touriga, 18% Grenache and 7% Shiraz sourced across Margaret River, Geographe, Swan Valley and Frankland River. Aged in old barriques for 14 months. Totally opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherries and red liquorice have a leathery overlay with some red raspberry, earth and spice notes also present. Mid weighted red to dark cherry and raspberry fruits meld into a leathery back drop of earth and spice. Chewy mouthfeel with slightly robust tannins and a leathery red to dark fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews….
Tempranillo, grenache and touriga. In stroll the cool-kid regions: Fruit was sourced from across Margaret River, Geographe, Swan Valley and Frankland River. Epic tension and concentration in the mouth. This is savoury and sweet, with layers of spice (star anise, licorice root, aniseed, black pepper, tobacco leaf), fruit (blackberry, blood plum, raspberry) and flowers (violets, lavender and black rose petals). Another cool release of La Chingadera.
94 Points
Erin Larkin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2021 Collector Marked Tree Red Shiraz

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUSTRALIA
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red black colour with a lively dark red hue. Blackpepper infused red liquorice and scorched earth aromas rise out of the glass trailed by smoky dried clove, dried meat and capsicum notes. The elegant, medium bodied palate features red plum and red liquorice fruits over a smoked dried meat, dried clove and peppered earth back drop. Grainy tannins concluding bright, savoury and peppery.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0070 French Oak Second Fill 17 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$1250. 00
Bottle
$15000.00 Dozen

ABV: 47.6%

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

Barrel No. TD0070 was a French oak cask that resulted in 439 bottles at a strength of 47.6% Alc./Vol.

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

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Azimut Brut Nature Rosat Cava

Penedes, SPAIN
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

"Azimut" is the project of Assis Suriol, who in 2000 returned to his ancestral family vineyards to create a wine that would allow his family to live on the land, and farm in an organic, biodynamic, and sustainable manner. The idea is to make their wine as close to the grape as possible, creating a fresh and immensely drinkable experience. This Organic Rose Cava is produced from 50% Grenache & 50% Mourvedre from the limestone-rich soils of Penedes in Catalunya. The wine is aged for 10 months in bottle on lees and is disgorged on order (without any dosage), resulting in a dry and complex sparkling with a delicate bouquet of strawberries.
Alc. 11.5%

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Combier Creme de Violettes (Violet) Liqueur (500ml)

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

ABV: 25%

Distinguished from Parfait Amour which is similar in appearance but built on a curacao base, Creme de Violettes is made by extracting the aromas and flavours of violet petals. This forgotten bar standard of the 19th century is now being rediscovered by contemporary mixologists. Transluscent violet to deep purple in colour, its light fragrant character offers an evocative infusion of floral notes that are reflected on the palate with a delicacy befitting the genre. Should you desire an Aviation, a Blue Moon or a spectacularly layered Pousse-Cafe, you'll need a bottle of this liqueur classic at hand. 25% Alc./Vol.

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Combier Creme de Fraise (Strawberry) Liqueur (500ml)

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

ABV: 17%

Fraise liqueurs are usually made with a variety of strawberries, some wild, some large and ripe, some small and 'green'. Lighter in both body and alcohol than most of Combier's offerings - also sweeter with only trace acidity - this offers typical aromas and flavours of raspberry jube and strawberry jam with a good level of fruit purity to enhance cocktails and desserts. 17% Alc./Vol.

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Perique Tobacco Liqueur (500ml)

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 31%

In the world of liqueurs Perique stands as a unique achievement, that like fine wines, has taken a combination of expertise, culture and terroir to realise.
Created by Ted Breaux - the man behind many of the world's finest absinthes - Perique debuted in 2006. It is based on the rare Perique tobacco grown in Saint James Parish in Louisiana, USA, coined "the caviar of tobaccos" and prized for its strong fruity aroma. Very much a contemplative drink in our view, it has already been embraced by bartenders and mixologists looking for a safe alternative to homemade products. Due to the rarity of the Perique tobacco, the liqueur is itself difficult to source - and probably always will be.
Sitting at the drier end of the liqueur spectrum, very little sugar is used so as to allow the complexity of the tobacco take centre stage. Spices, orange rind, cognac rancio, cacao beans and a refreshing, almost cooling tang on the palate are among the descriptors commonly used for the liqueur, which is carried by an incredibly smooth eau de vie. There's a curious mix of aromas suggesting aniseed, caraway and orange peel with a subtle tobacco top note (think of fresh rolling tobacco rather than cigars). The soft, silky entry builds in concentration into a quasi-sambuca-like experience that’s semi-sweet (candied orange), herbal and very gently warming. Hints of sweet tobacco emerge in the aftertaste which is dry and fresh, rounding off this liqueur nicely. What is, presumably, the flavour of the perique tobacco seems to return late with surprising intensity and persistence. Overall it's a fascinating, unique and nuanced liqueur that demands tasting and re-tasting to fathom. Just as fascinating is the story behind its creation, which is detailed below. 31% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Aroma: Clean horse stables, old leather saddles in a tack room with Lady Grey Tea, fresh tobacco leaf and lemon drizzle cake. Taste: Slightly sweet, old leather briefcase, tobacco and stewed tannic lemon tea with a faint soapy note and anise. Aftertaste: Bitter stewed tea, the last knockings of a fat cigar and liquorice. Fades with stewed black tea flavours. 4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com
On a business visit to Japan in 2004, Franck Choisne, head of France’s prestigious Combier Distillery, noted the complaints of some prominent barmen in Osaka regarding their difficulties sourcing the tobacco ‘cordials’ typically used in their cocktails. Recognising an opportunity to break into a new market, Franck brought samples back to the distillery in Saumur. He presented them to the person he thought would be best suited for the task: Ted A. Breaux.
Those already in the know will be familiar with Ted, a biochemist and researcher who grew up in New Orleans. Ted rose to fame when he cracked the “Absinth code” in the late 1990s, employing gas chromatography to analyse an old sample of the now legendary Pernod “Tarragona” and Edouard Pernod liqueurs he’d scored in a dusty estate auction. Ted subsequently set up a business, ‘Jade Liqueurs’, with the aim of recreating several ‘rediscovered’ Absinthes.
The tobacco liqueur samples immediately flared Ted’s imagination and he took on the project wholeheartedly, adopting the same philosophy he’d applied for his Absinthe recreations: Make no compromises and seek out only the best raw materials.
Being a native of Louisiana, he knew of the production of a very rare and highly prized tobacco in the area between Baton Rouge and New Orleans: the Perique tobacco. Coined the “cognac” or “truffle”of tobaccos, Perique only grows in the St James Parish, flourishing along the Grande Pointe Ridge, on the rich alluvial soils skirting the Mississippi. Attempts to grow the seeds elsewhere have never replicated its distinctive and robust flavours.
Its cultivation in the area goes back some 200 years with an industry that peaked at 1100 acres in the early 1940’s. The tobacco’s potential was first fully realised by Pierre Chenet, part of a wave of Acadian immigrants forced out of Nova Scotia in the late 18th century who finally settled in the Bayou Teche area of Louisiana. Chenet became acquainted with the tobacco being produced by the Choctaw and Chickasaw natives who cured the leaves by fermenting them in a hollow tree stump under pressure by way of a lever and a heavy stone.
Learning all he could from the Indians, he refined the curing process to turn it into a commercially viable operation. The tree stump was replaced by Hickory whiskey barrels where the “torquettes” of tobacco leaves could ferment under pressure applied by jackscrews. The resulting anaerobic fermentation that takes place over 12 months is considered just as essential to Perique’s aromatic glory as the “Magnolia soils” it’s grown in. In short, “If you don’t ferment it, you ain’t got no Perique”. So quips Percy Martin, the modern day Cajun patriarch of Perique growers. Today, only a handful of farmers look after a mere 16 acres of Perrique, tending to it with the same labour intensive processes perfected by Acadian settlers in 1824.
Not surprisingly, it remains highly sought after by pipe smokers the world around, however only small amounts of the tobacco actually make it into commercial blends. The aroma and taste are considered too potent on its own - hence its comparisons to truffles.
To create the Perique liqueur, Ted Breaux considered the Combier Distillery a logical choice (it is famed for the production of the world’s first Triple Sec liqueur in 1834). More importantly, the distillery owns unique Egrot stills, considered benchmarks for Absinthe distillation, as well as two other units identical to those in use for the production of Chartreuse and Benedictine liqueurs, that can only be found in three distilleries worldwide. It took Ted and his team about 18 months of trials to reach what they considered to be the best expression of the Perique aroma in a liqueur that was also free of the noxious substances generally associated with tobacco.

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Combier Mandarine Liqueur (500ml)

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

ABV: 25%

In the history of cocktail making, orange is arguably one of the most used liqueur ingredients. A closely related expression employs mandarines, but besides the famous Mandarine Napoleon, few other producers have offered the citrus in liqueur form. Typically mandarines from Sicily are lightly ‘crushed’ then macerated in neutral distillate to harness the full flavour of the meat of the fruit. Loire-based distiller, Combier have introduced their own version. While not as intense as some curacaos, we love the way this accents the pith-peel aspect of the fruit on the nose in a very natural way. That's echoed on the palate which captures the luscious character of ripe mandarines, balanced by a touch of acidity at the finish. Even though the ABV is lower than its cognac-based equivalents, this will make a delicious contribution to Margaritas, Brandy Crustas or Mandarin Spritz. 25% Alc./Vol.

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Combier Liqueur de Poire William (Pear) Liqueur (500ml)

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

ABV: 25%

The white orchard fruit flavours found in Poire William liqueurs make them a treat to be enjoyed on their own or in cocktails like the Spiced Pear Daiquiri. This semi-sweet example smells and tastes a bit like an eaux de vie or a fruity grappa, less the spirit kick. The flavours are medium fresh, closer to the skin rather than ripe juicy pulp, with hints of cinnamon and dried fruits bringing warmth to the finish. Add a dash to sparkling wine and you could have a cocktail reminiscent of Perry. 25% Alc./Vol.

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Combier Liqueur de Noix De Coco (Coconut) Liqueur (500ml)

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

A fabulous expression of the liqueur that strikes a balance between the sweetness and freshness of the coconut with added richness from a rum base. The result is akin to liquid Bounty Bar, delivering decadent, mouth-coating flavours of desiccated coconut, milk chocolate and nougat. Use it as a digestive or in tropical cocktails like Pina Coladas. 20% Alc./Vol.

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2022 E. Pira (Chiara Boschis) Dolcetto d'Alba

Piedmont, ITALY
$61. 99
Bottle
$743.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

The Boschis family purchased E.Pira & Figli in 1981, propelling the young Chiara into a role significantly different to that intended with her economics degree. The family were proprietors of Barolo’s historic Giacomo Borgogno estate, where Chiara originally learnt her winemaking skills. Her philosophy is to craft wines that marry the extraordinary power of Barolo with approachability and the Pira wines are all about elegance, great aromatics and lush textures. This has been achieved through strict vineyard management, careful selection and impeccable vinification techniques. In her vineyards, Chiara has always worked without chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides and the wines have been certified organic since the 2014 vintage.
From Monforte (Ravera and Le Coste), this Dolcetto is fermented and aged in stainless steel to produce a racy wine with bright blue fruits, spice and floral notes, the tannins ripe and round.
Other Reviews....
The 2022 Dolcetto D'Alba is expressive with candied violets, black raspberry, and dark stones. Fresh and lifted in its style, it displays the vibrancy of this warm vintage. The tannins are polished and elegant, and the wine has a lovely, sweet bouquet that lifts throughout the finish. This is an exceptional Barbera to drink over the next 6-8 years. Drink 2023 - 2031.
92 points
Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com

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2021 E. Pira (Chiara Boschis) Barbera d'Alba Superiore

Piedmont, ITALY
$94. 99
Bottle
$1139.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

The Boschis family purchased E.Pira & Figli in 1981, propelling the young Chiara into a role significantly different to that intended with her economics degree. The family were proprietors of Barolo’s historic Giacomo Borgogno estate, where Chiara originally learnt her winemaking skills. Her philosophy is to craft wines that marry the extraordinary power of Barolo with approachability and the Pira wines are all about elegance, great aromatics and lush textures. This has been achieved through strict vineyard management, careful selection and impeccable vinification techniques. In her vineyards, Chiara has always worked without chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides and the wines have been certified organic since the 2014 vintage.
From Monforte (Mosconi and Ravera) and Serralunga (Gabutti), and aged in old barriques for 16 months, this is elegant and taut with classic Barbera acidity and bite.
Other Reviews....
A deeper, more opaque hue, the 2021 Barbera D'Alba Superiore offers notes of graphite, lavender, and plum. It is medium to full-bodied but doesn't feel weighted and has fresh acidity and sweet tannins. Its notes of berries and fresh herbs last long on a clean finish. Drink over the next 5-8 years. Drink 2023 - 2031.
92 points
Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com

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2017 Mouzon Leroux L'angelique Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Sébastien Mouzon is a dynamic, ninth-generation grower producing exciting and terroir driven wines at his domaine, Mouzon-Leroux. Based in the Grand Cru village of Verzy, Sébastien farms eight hectares of vines spread across 60 separate plots. While much of the vineyard area is planted to Pinot Noir, there are additional small parcels planted to the remaining six varietals legally allowed in Champagne; Chardonnay, Arbane, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier and Petit Meslier. Aiming to bring further translation of site to his wines, Sébastien works with very low yields in his certified organic vineyards, with fermentation and élevage then completed in a mix of steel tanks and older 500L barrels. Sulphur additions are also kept to a minimum.
The 2017 L'angelique is a 100% Chardonnay cuveé, using fruit from multiple Grand Cru sites in Verzy. These sites are located in the first and second valleys, where the plantings are more heavily skewed to Chardonnay and the soils are rich in clay, limestone, and flint. The base wine matures for 5 years in French oak barrels and is disgorged with extra brut dosage of just 1.5g/L.
Other Reviews....
Some of the learnings for Mouzon Leroux’s biodynamics come from time spent in Senegal, curiously, looking at the local agriculture, and vegetable gardens, where distinct approaches exist to encourage insect and bird life into farming systems are rife. The vigneron has applied this to his farming in Champagne. Verzy chardonnay.
Electric wine. Bristling, briny acidity in green apple, clove spice, dried pear, Japanese pickled ginger, preserved lemon and pink grapefruit. Tight lines, a juiciness around that, piercing bubbles and a very long, sweet, slick spice finish married to fino sherry notes. Very precise. Refreshing. Crystalline. Brilliant. Drink 2025-2035+.
96 points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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2017 Mouzon Leroux L'ineffable Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Sébastien Mouzon is a dynamic, ninth-generation grower producing exciting and terroir driven wines at his domaine, Mouzon-Leroux. Based in the Grand Cru village of Verzy, Sébastien farms eight hectares of vines spread across 60 separate plots. While much of the vineyard area is planted to Pinot Noir, there are additional small parcels planted to the remaining six varietals legally allowed in Champagne; Chardonnay, Arbane, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier and Petit Meslier. Aiming to bring further translation of site to his wines, Sébastien works with very low yields in his certified organic vineyards, with fermentation and élevage then completed in a mix of steel tanks and older 500L barrels. Sulphur additions are also kept to a minimum.
The 2017 L'ineffable is a 100% Pinot Noir cuveé, using fruit from multiple Grand Cru sites in Verzy. These sites are located in the second and third valleys, where the soils can have a heavier clay component but are still rich in the limestone and flint, so signature to the Verzy region. The base wine matures for 5 years in French oak barrels and is disgorged with zero dosage.

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Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Bright gold. Expressive with attractive scents of apple strudel and cinnamon followed by poached pear and hints of nutmeg; clove and vanilla in later passes. Supple, pillowy textured; nashi pear-like fruit flavours are enlivened by balanced spices; slightly short with hints of coconut and pepper in the fade. 40% Alc./Vol
Other reviews... Very curious. Reminds me very much of Penderyn Welsh whisky before it hits the Madeira casks. 85.5 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2016
...No age statement here, and a minimal strength, let’s say this is the aperitif. They say this is ex-first fill American oak, but there’s also a ‘Virgin Oak’ version so I suppose this is actually first fill bourbon wood. Not too sure, 99% of all wood that’s used for Scotch is American oak anyway, including the vast majority of the sherry casks. Colour: straw. Nose: fine, fresh, a notch citric, and otherwise pretty much on vanilla. Granny Smith, custard, Fanta Lemon, Thai basil and a little cardamom. No complains at this point. Mouth: a tad oaky, almost plankish at first, going towards lemon skin and limoncello after twenty seconds, with a wee sugary feel and something of some very young cognac V.S. Bush peaches, perhaps? Finish: short, a tad tea-ish. Sawdust and sugar, something of Bacardi. Touch of cardboard. Comments: not a disaster, this is honest malt whisky (I like it better than the Virgin Oak), but don’t expect any profoundness. 75 points - whiskyfun.com

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2021 Montrose Black Shiraz

Mudgee, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 91%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in French oak hogsheads. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of black cherries and liquorice mix with toasty oak, earth and peppered fennel notes. The mid weighted palate features black plum and liquorice flavours over toasty vanillin cedar and peppered dried herb elements. Fine grained tannins with a fleshy mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2021 Glen Garvald by Levantine Hill Marsanne Roussanne

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with glimmering green tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear and honeycomb have a toast overlay with hints of nougat and ginger also apparent. Rich fleshy ripe pear and honeycomb flavours cast a well rounded, viscous textural feel across the palate and provide a mouth filling effect. Traces of hazelnut, spicy nougat and delicate ginger linger underneath with balanced acidity counterpointing the wines volume and breadth. Excellent concentration finishing dry, supple and long.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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2021 Glen Garvald by Levantine Hill Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent red colour with a light red hue. Brambly red cherry, strawberry and rhubarb scents show good lift out of the glass followed by some forest floor, dried herb and spice notes. Delicious red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits glide effortlessly across the palate with a silken feel. Notions of rhubarb, dried herbs, forest floor and brambly spice lie underneath. Velvet smooth tannins concluding long, supplely textured and savoury.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2021 Hither & Yon Shiraz - Last Stocks

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $24.99
$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in 3-4 year old French oak puncheons for a period of 8 months. Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Heady ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas fill the nostrils with hints of smoked meats and peppered fennel also chiming in. Rich liquorice, blackberry and black cherry fruits flood the mouth with spicy vanillin cedar, earth, black olive and peppered fennel characters lying on the back half. Opulently textured it has a sturdy yet velvet like tannin structure finishing with a lick of freshness on the long seductive aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2022 Chateau Peby Faugeres

Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2022 Peby Faugères, 100% Merlot, is a rich, heady wine. A blast of black cherry, plum, lavender, licorice, sage, grilled herbs and menthol stains the palate. This sumptuous, explosive Saint-Émilion packs a pretty serious punch. There's a lot of wine here. This is a gorgeous, stylish offering from Silvio Denz. Drink 2030-2052.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
This is very powerful and rich, with layers of fruit and loads of fine tannins that are silky and caressing, reminiscent of Napa. It's full and intense with plums, chocolate and lots of redcurrants. This is a wine that harks back to the early 2000s. Juicy and flavorful. Pure merlot. Best after 2028.
94 points
James Suckling
The 2022 Château Péby Faugères is a bold, full-bodied effort showcasing ripe red, blue, and black fruits, chocolate, and graphite-driven aromas and flavors. A spicy saddle leather nuance adds complexity to this lush and weightless effort, and it brings a fruit bomb-like style while still holding everything together nicely. Brought up in plenty of new wood (beautifully integrated), it will evolve well for 20+ years. Drink 2025-2045.
95 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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Wonderfoam (50ml)

CHILE
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Wonderfoam uses nature's secret foamer to create a thick and stable foam without the hassle of using eggs. This makes it quicker, easier, and more economical to create frothy and textural cocktails; each bottle can make more than 500 drinks. The product performs well in a wide range of pH environments and temperatures. It helps to create beverages with visual appeal, and is taste-neutral so you can be confident that the flavour of your cocktail will not be compromised. The quillaia extract used in Wonderfoam is sustainably sourced and extracted from the native Chilean Quillaja saponaria tree. This natural process ensures a vegan friendly and gluten free foamer. Great in cocktails, mocktails, coffee-based drinks, smoothies, and more!
How to use... Simply add 1–4 drops of Wonderfoam to your ingredients, depending on the size of the drink and froth required. Shake with ice for 12–15 seconds. For batch recipes, start with a ratio of 50 parts per million, and add more if required. A little goes a long way! Yield per bottle: Froths up 500 cocktails made one at a time, if using 4 drops per cocktail. Store at room temperature.

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Tanqueray Rangpur Gin (1000ml)

London, UNITED KINGDOM
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 41.3%

The Rangpur lime is not like the lime you'll find at your local fruit and veggie market. It's a unique fruit that blends attributes of other citrus - in fact it’s believed that Rangpur limes are crosses between lemons and tangerines. Orange coloured, they have the zestiness of ordinary limes but they're as juicy as an orange and look similar to a mandarin. The Rangpur tree itself is native to India, and can fruit year round for up to 40 years (be on the look out for these at nurseries - they're also said to be make beautiful ornamental trees). Enter the Tanqueray team who in 2006 decided to produce a new styled Gin with the influence of Rangpur limes. Like all of Tanqueray's gins, it includes the standard Tanq botanicals distilled into the spirit rather than infused. This distinction traps the flavours into the gin in a way that allows them to shine through in a more natural, authentic way that’s impossible with infusions. This time round the results are 'lip-smackingly delicious', and if the blogosphere is any indication, Rangpur is up there with some of the most genuinely exciting Gin innovations of all time.
The gin pours perfectly clear and follows with a sweet and citrusy perfume of lime and mandarine juice combined with mixed peel. This is no London Dry, with the juniper almost totally eclipsed, becoming apparent only with aeration. The soft entry develops into a gently spicy attack; semi sweet, juicy tangerine & lime flavours are followed by a subtle juniper note on the finish that refreshes and relieves the sweetness. Excellent balance, this gets silkier with every sip. It would make for an intriguing martini moreso than G&Ts. We found it calls for some citrus bitters and demands experimentation. On its own remains undeniably exotic and charming. 41.3% Alc./Vol.

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2020 Linke Old Vine Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)

ABV: 15.9%

Closure: Stelvin

Sourced from the Dorrien Block vineyard planted in the 1950’s the wine was aged in a combination of old and new American oak barrels for a period of 24 months. Impenetrable black as night heart with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Heady black plum, liquorice and mocha scents waft through the nostrils followed by toasty vanillin oak, scorched earth and spice. Super rich, dense and liqueur like in its texture, the palate is a concentrate of black plum, liquorice and luscious black cherry fruits. Plush mouth feel with toasty vanillin oak, scorched earth and spicy mocha elements lingering on the back half. Monstrous in its size and possessing velvety tannins, there’s some heat to the long decadently powerful finish. Gotta like em big to love this one!
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 15.9%

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2020 Luna Eclipse Chardonnay

Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Bright straw colour with green toned edges and a watery hue. Lifted nectarine and grapefruit aromas infused with gun flint are trailed by hints of bees wax and lemon butter. Mouth filling ripe nectarine and pear flavours are interwoven with bees wax like characters which imparts a creamy feel. Notions of lemon butter and gun flint lie underneath. Concludes fresh and refined.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

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2021 Peter Lehmann The Bond Grenache

Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged in mix of French and American oak for 14 months. Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a bright purple red hue. Alluring scents of dark raspberries, liquorice and dark cherries sail through the nostrils complimented by some confectionary and subtle spicy mocha notes. Rich and succulent the palate is awash with juicy dark raspberry, ripe cherry and liquorice fruits which overlay a confectionary and subtle peppered earth back drop. Terrific intensity finishing fresh with silky smooth tannins and a long luscious dark fruited aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2021 Thousand Candles Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Semi translucent dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry and winter strawberry aromas emerge out of the glass followed by some fresh herb, stalky cedar and dusty earth notes. Light and vibrant the palate is intensely flavoured with delicious red cherry and winter strawberry fruits which are underpinned by crunchy acidity and firming tannins which impart a grainy feel. Infusions of fresh herbs, subtle rhubarb, forest floor and spicy cedar lie underneath. Finishes with a long fresh red fruited aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews….
Whole bunches (50%), gentle handling with no pumpovers or plunging. Matured in seasoned French barriques. Excellent wines from Thousand Candles in 2021, thoroughly deserving of the Best Small Producer trophy they picked up at the 2022 Yarra Valley Wine Show. A bright crimson red. A gently textured wine that was made with respect for the fruit with real persistence and finesse. There's lovely purity to the aromas of red cherries, small, wild strawberries, violets and spice. The whole bunches are barely perceptible, and velvety, quite firm and persistent tannins are in complete harmony with the wine, too.
Drink by 2028.
96 Points
Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2021 Prunotto Fiulot Barbera d’Asti

Piedmont, ITALY
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

In 1904 a co-operative winery called Ai Vino Delle Langhe was founded and a young man who worked there was one Alfred Prunotto. Prunotto took over the estate in 1922, giving it his own name and today it is run under the umbrella of the famous Marchesi Antinori family. Located in Alba the estate tends around 50 hectares of vineyards throughout the Langhe and Monferrato and produces a range of fine wines from the heady Moscato d'Alba to delicious Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a bright purple red hue. Expressive morello cherry, plum and liquorice scents sail out of the glass followed by some dried herbs, earth and spice. Juicy and fresh in its feel, delicious red and morello cherry fruits mix with red liquorice, fresh herb and light earth elements. Polished tannins with a vibrant, savoury finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year Old Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) - NO GIFT BOX

Hokkaido, JAPAN
$1199. 00
Bottle
$14388.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

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

DISCONTINUED.
Following Suntory's lead, Nikka has discontinued its lines of extra-aged whiskies, with some reports that the shortage could last up to a decade before the taps are turned back on.
Nikka's range of blended, pure malt and single malt whiskies will be exciting new discoveries for any Whisky enthusiast. This 21 Year Old bottling is dedicated to the Father of the Japanese Whisky Industry, Masataka Taketsuru.
The tale of Masataka Taketsuru's life is of the same fabric legends are made of. Sent in 1918 as a young apprentice to Scotland by his Japanese employers to crack the secrets of whisky, he not only came back with that knowledge but also with Rita Taketsuru (nee Cowan), who went on playing a decisive role in the development of the Japanese Whisky industry. Thanks to her connection to Japanese high society, Masataka was able to finance the company that is now known as Nikka Whisky.This blend of malts is from the two Nikka distilleries, Yoichi and Miyagikyo.
Other reviews... A much more civilised and gracious offering than the 17 year old...Serious whisky for the serious whisky drinker. 88 points- Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2014
World's Best Blended Malt Whisky at the 2010 World Whiskies Awards.

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Johnnie Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky (1125ml)

Kilmarnock, SCOTLAND
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

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

The world's number one selling blended Scotch and the preferred choice of whisky lovers every where. Johnnie Walker Red Label is a full-flavoured spirit that is a blend of Highland malt and Lowland grain whiskies. Red Label was originally created in 1909 for the new Scotch drinker who was inclined to mix whisky with ice, water, soda or in a variety of cocktails. By widening the range of whiskies used in his father's Old Highland Whisky, Alexander Walker developed Red Label as a smoother and lighter alternative - this was a break from the traditional deeply flavoured, full bodied Scotch whiskies of the past and was considered a more approachable drink. By 1920, Johnnie Walker Red Label had become the first truly global drinks brand, sold in over 120 countries. In 1933, the company was granted a Royal Warrant to supply Scotch to King George V, and the company has remained an official purveyor to the British Royal Household ever since. In 1996, Johnnie Walker Red Label won the Gold Medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, having previously picked up Silver Medals over three consecutive years. It has also consistently garnered Gold and Grand Gold Medals at the Monde Selection Awards.
Tasting note: Brilliant, bright gold appearance. Aromas offer a peaty top note hovering over sweet, fat, oily grains. The palate possesses good concentration with the peat laced sweet grains and gentle spices contributing to a fat, rich, oily mouth feel. Aftertaste of vanilla and sweet cereals with the peat re-emerging. Technically faultless and an achievement given how much of this stuff is churned out. But this bottling (and they do vary) is lacking freshness being quite sweet and clunky throughout. In fact, it's almost a little out of balance. Some fresh oak required in the mix? 40% Alc./Vol.

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Van Ryn's 10 Year Old Single Pot Still Brandy (750ml)

SOUTH AFRICA
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 38%

A brand that dates back to 1845 when it was founded in Cape Town. Brandies from the Van Ryn Distillery have a discernibly South African personality, rich in aroma and flavour, not only the result of the soils and sunshine but a quintessentially South African approach. Chenin blanc and Colombard grapes are distilled in locally designed copper stills, adapted in size and shape from the French prototype then matured in small French oak barrels. The minimum in South Africa is three years (six months over Cognac), but even further ageing brings out the deliciously spicy, vanilla and woody characteristics found in this example. 38% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Pretty, with notes of brown sugar, caramel, golden raisins, and a dusting of baking spice. Classic brandy, with no trace of alcoholic burn (courtesy of the lower proof, I think) but with gentle chocolate notes emerging on the increasingly nutty, spicy finish. Perfectly fine as a simple digestif. - drinkhacker.com
Notes from the producer... COLOUR: Golden amber.NOSE: Vanilla, apricots, spice and chocolate.TASTE: Lingering dark chocolate, nuts and sweet vanilla. The oak contribution is well balanced.
Gold Medal - SFWSC San Francisco Wine Spirit Competition 2022
Gold Medal - Grape Brandy - 2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition

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2017 Ada River Heathcote Shiraz

Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Intense aniseed and black cherry aromas fill the nostrils with some vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered dried meat notes also evident. Rich, amply weighted and lush, aniseed and blackberry fruits are underscored by toasty vanillin oak and peppered earth characters. Opulent mouthfeel with velvet like yet sturdy tannins providing structure. Finishes with a lingering aniseed and toasty vanillin oak aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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Pokeno Discovery Single Malt New Zealand Whisky (700ml)

NEW ZEALAND
$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Other reviews... A blend of whiskies fully matured in first-fill bourbon, oloroso sherry, and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, all mingled after aging (no age stated). The flipside of the bourbon-barreled expression, with the impact of sherry firmly evident. The blend of oloroso and PX — alongside the bourbon barrels — makes for some added complexity, albeit less clarity. The sherry isn’t as sharp on the nose or the palate as you might expect — particularly with PX in the mix — leading to both aromatics and flavors of Eastern spices, fresh leather, and a pecan note. The finish is surprisingly mild, acknowledging the sherry influence only modestly. Mostly, it’s the citrus that’s endemic to sherry aging that is more muted here than I expected, though that’s not altogether a bad thing. Still, I was expecting to see more power out of this bottling. I sipped on the Origin expression for quite a bit longer. 43% Alc./Vol. - drinkhacker.com
...The malt is young, the tannins are feisty, and the fruit is thick... 89 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

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Hazelburn Online Tasting Week May 2021 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

ABV: 54.9%

Collectors note: Springbank's labels almost always arrive with minor wearing and markings, most often to the top of the front labels. This is unavoidable. If you are likely to be disappointed by minor label scuffing, we recommend you don't buy these whiskies.
The Online Tasting Week was organised in 2021 and had multiple sessions in lieu of the usual in-person events, presumably due to Covid. Each session included exclusive whiskies from Springbank, Glengyle and Cadenheads. Described by some tasters as "more Springbanky", this cask strength Hazelburn featured in the May 2021 session and was limited to 1174 bottles drawn from fresh oloroso casks. 54.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Collectable.
Other reviews... Colour: amber. Nose: a much cleaner sherry when compared to the North Star, but it does have these tiny eggy notes indeed, engine oil, soot, suet, coal smoke, then sweeter notes, cakes, raisins, dried figs, black nougat, pipe tobacco, crude chocolate… This one's certainly the most Springbanky of them three so far. With water: there, game sausages, high grouse, toffee, old red Bourgogne this time again, a little leather, pipe tobacco… Well, it sure is very oloroso-y. Mouth (neat): it's as if someone would have blended the two previous ones, as it's got both the NS's animal dirtiness and the OB's cleaner, more coastal vibrancy (for lack of a better term). Wonderful marmalade, allspice, chocolate, tobacco, a little ginger, mushrooms, a drop of Maggi, lovage, lemons, a little brine… All that while it's gaining fatness too. Big baby. With water: this time it would rather become a little sweeter, but some kind of chalky gingerness is there too, truffle oil (you pour that over any pizza and presto!) roasted chestnuts, earthy tea, roasted black raisins… Finish: very long, with some rancio wine this time. Even touches of PX that, we agree, shouldn't quite be there. The aftertaste is more on salted lemons, rather appropriately. Comments: an excellent so-called sherry monster with a distillate that's having its say too. Rather less meaty/dirty than the NS. 89 points - whiskyfun.com

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Springbank 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2005 bottling

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND
$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Collectors note: Springbank's labels almost always arrive with minor wearing and markings, most often to the top of the front labels. This is unavoidable. If you are likely to be disappointed by minor label scuffing, we recommend you don't buy these whiskies.
Hard to believe we were able to source this time capsule, bottled in 2005 before the new style labelling was applied to the 10 year old and presentation boxes were still used. It's during this era that the ten year old gradually got peatier and more peppery (and better!), a trend that continued for many years, cementing its reputation as one of the most characterful tenners on the market. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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1992 Sansibar Koi Series Springbank 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Bottled For Japanwhiskys

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND
$1999. 00
Bottle
$23988.00 Dozen

ABV: 42.8%

"...really magnificent and goes to prove, once more, that time is whisky's main ingredient." - whiskyfun.com
A big age statement, glowing review and a very limited outturn of just 204 bottles make for one of the more compelling independent Springbanks in recent memory. Matured in a single Bourbon cask for 28 years and bottled exclusively for Germany's Japanwhisky.com, this slightly peaty and classically coastal expression has reached full maturity. British artist, Ronnie Cruwys designed the label featuring red koi fish on an orange background - an eye-catcher for any whiskey collection or bar shelf. 42.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Lovely label with some koi fish, which are almost as expensive as Springbank. Colour: white wine. Always the perfect colour for Springbank. Nose: an ideal counterpoint after the CAD. It is the same whisky, just eighteen years older. It's lost a little oomph, but it won more complexity and subtleness, and even more elegance. Perfect chalky, sooty, fermentary, gristy notes, then rather less lemon than in the young ones, and more camphory and medicinal notes. Iodine, mercurochrome, oysters, ointments, peat smoke… In the end, it is almost like if Campbeltown and Islay had moved closer back in 1992. Plate tectonics, maybe? Mouth: indeed, you would be forgiven for saying this is an older Islay. Tight lemony smoke, cough syrup, kippers, grapefruits, brine, ashes, touches of passion fruits, oysters, plasticine, bitter almonds… This is troubling. Finish: not too long but wonderfully tertiary. Many smaller coastal and resinous notes, and a little sesame and fish oil in the aftertaste. 90% sesame, 10% fish (phew!) Comments: just wonderful. Those vintages weren't easy when they were young, but this is really magnificent and goes to prove, once more, that time is whisky's main ingredient. 91 points - whiskyfun.com

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2021 Thibaud Boudignon Savennieres Clos Fremine

Loire Valley, FRANCE
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Based in Savennieres, Thibaud Boudignon is one of the new young stars of the Loire Valley. In addition to his prime plots in Savennieres, Thibaud also owns two small vineyards across the river on the south side of the Loire in the Anjou. Thibaud has worked with Philippe Charlopin in Gevrey Chambertin, Chateau Lafite Rothschild in Bordeaux (amongst others) and also in Australia before settling in the Loire, thereby building up a wealth of experience without having been born into a wine producing family. Working organically in the vineyards he harvests by hand making successive tries throughout each vineyard ending with yields that are much lower than the appellation rules allow. In the winery the grapes are whole bunch pressed with no settling and the juice is kept cold before starting a long slow fermentation. He vinifies with natural yeasts and ages the wines on lees with minimal SO2 in a mixture of barrels ranging from 300-600 litres.
This Clos Fremine site adjoins Clos de la Hutte separated only by stone walls surrounding each Clos and a tiny road between and is planted to 1.5ha of vines from massale selection, with the original material coming from vines of more than 100 years old. Sloping towards the Loire the soils have a fine cover of sand blown over the underlying schist across many millenia which conveys a silky elegance to the resulting wine, giving more immediacy and enabling this wine to be appreciated in its youth.

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2018 Bodegas Mas Que Vinos El Senorito de Ercavio Tinto Tempranillo

La Tierra de Castilla, SPAIN
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2027-2028)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of black cherry, liquorice, earth and leather are trailed by hints of dark chocolate and spice. Rich chewy black cherry and liquorice flavours are interwoven with scorched earth, old leather and spicy cedar. Firm grippy tannins with a muscular feel to the rustic finish.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
The very spicy 2018 Viña El Señorito de Ercavio is a single-vineyard Cencibel planted 25 years ago on limestone-rich soils. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and matured in second use French oak barrels for nine months. It's ripe, fruit-driven and modern but with the rustic Cencibel character and some dusty tannins. Drink 2022-2028.
93 Points
Luis Gutiérrez – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2020 Famille Dutraive Fleurie Les Deduits

Beaujolais, FRANCE
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine de la Grand’Cour is one of the oldest domaines in Fleurie and carries a tradition for producing some of the most renowned wines of this cru. Back in 1969 Jean Dutraive purchased the commune-like buildings and surrounding vineyards of the domaine. He was then joined by his son Jean-Louis Dutraive, a fifth generation Beaujolais winemaker in 1977. Today the wines are quintessential Fleurie and among the finest of all Beaujolais.
The domaine now comprises 9.1 hectares in Fleurie - the lieux-dits of Grand’Cour, the 8-hectare walled Clos surrounding the house and cellar, Chapelle des Bois and Champagne; plus 1.6 hectares in Brouilly. Jean-Louis began farming organically in 2002 when he moved to live at the house inside the Clos and was certified organic in 2009. Only natural inputs are used. All work is carried out manually and harvesting is exclusively by hand to ensure on the best quality, whole bunches arrive in the winery. The soils across the vineyards are variations on the classic coarse granite sand and gravel, with some clay-limestone plots.
Famille Dutraive is a micro-negoce, created in 2017 after 2 consecutive years of devasting hail losses to Domaine de la Grand’Cour. To relieve the financial stress on the family Jean-Louis teamed up with his children Ophélie, Justin and Lucas. It has quickly evolved as a family project constant; an aside from the other more individual projects and domaines. The grapes were initially sourced from friends who shared their organic/biodynamic philosophies and practices across the Beaujolais crus as an emergency measure. Now vineyards are leased specifically for the Famille wines and the range has taken on a permanent structure ensuring outstanding quality.
This Fleurie cuvée comes from a single plot, "Les Déduits", located to the east of the Fleurie appellation on fairly deep, granitic soil. The vines are 50 years old, certified organic and face south-east at an altitude of 240m. The grapes were hand harvested and vinified in concrete vats using carbonic maceration and indigenous yeast. The wine was moved to demi-muid and barrels for 7 months ageing before being bottled unfined and unfiltered with very little or no sulphur.

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2021 Famille Dutraive Fleurie Les Deduits

Beaujolais, FRANCE
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine de la Grand’Cour is one of the oldest domaines in Fleurie and carries a tradition for producing some of the most renowned wines of this cru. Back in 1969 Jean Dutraive purchased the commune-like buildings and surrounding vineyards of the domaine. He was then joined by his son Jean-Louis Dutraive, a fifth generation Beaujolais winemaker in 1977. Today the wines are quintessential Fleurie and among the finest of all Beaujolais.
The domaine now comprises 9.1 hectares in Fleurie - the lieux-dits of Grand’Cour, the 8-hectare walled Clos surrounding the house and cellar, Chapelle des Bois and Champagne; plus 1.6 hectares in Brouilly. Jean-Louis began farming organically in 2002 when he moved to live at the house inside the Clos and was certified organic in 2009. Only natural inputs are used. All work is carried out manually and harvesting is exclusively by hand to ensure on the best quality, whole bunches arrive in the winery. The soils across the vineyards are variations on the classic coarse granite sand and gravel, with some clay-limestone plots.
Famille Dutraive is a micro-negoce, created in 2017 after 2 consecutive years of devasting hail losses to Domaine de la Grand’Cour. To relieve the financial stress on the family Jean-Louis teamed up with his children Ophélie, Justin and Lucas. It has quickly evolved as a family project constant; an aside from the other more individual projects and domaines. The grapes were initially sourced from friends who shared their organic/biodynamic philosophies and practices across the Beaujolais crus as an emergency measure. Now vineyards are leased specifically for the Famille wines and the range has taken on a permanent structure ensuring outstanding quality.
This Fleurie cuvée comes from a single plot, "Les Déduits", located to the east of the Fleurie appellation on fairly deep, granitic soil. The vines are 50 years old, certified organic and face south-east at an altitude of 240m. The grapes were hand harvested and vinified in concrete vats using carbonic maceration and indigenous yeast. The wine was moved to demi-muid and barrels for 7 months ageing before being bottled unfined and unfiltered with very little or no sulphur.

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2021 Famille Dutraive Saint-Amour Clos du Chapitre

Beaujolais, FRANCE
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine de la Grand’Cour is one of the oldest domaines in Fleurie and carries a tradition for producing some of the most renowned wines of this cru. Back in 1969 Jean Dutraive purchased the commune-like buildings and surrounding vineyards of the domaine. He was then joined by his son Jean-Louis Dutraive, a fifth generation Beaujolais winemaker in 1977. Today the wines are quintessential Fleurie and among the finest of all Beaujolais.
The domaine now comprises 9.1 hectares in Fleurie - the lieux-dits of Grand’Cour, the 8-hectare walled Clos surrounding the house and cellar, Chapelle des Bois and Champagne; plus 1.6 hectares in Brouilly. Jean-Louis began farming organically in 2002 when he moved to live at the house inside the Clos and was certified organic in 2009. Only natural inputs are used. All work is carried out manually and harvesting is exclusively by hand to ensure on the best quality, whole bunches arrive in the winery. The soils across the vineyards are variations on the classic coarse granite sand and gravel, with some clay-limestone plots.
Famille Dutraive is a micro-negoce, created in 2017 after 2 consecutive years of devasting hail losses to Domaine de la Grand’Cour. To relieve the financial stress on the family Jean-Louis teamed up with his children Ophélie, Justin and Lucas. It has quickly evolved as a family project constant; an aside from the other more individual projects and domaines. The grapes were initially sourced from friends who shared their organic/biodynamic philosophies and practices across the Beaujolais crus as an emergency measure. Now vineyards are leased specifically for the Famille wines and the range has taken on a permanent structure ensuring outstanding quality.
This cuvée of Saint-Amour comes from a single plot, "Le Clos du Chapitre", located on a plateau to the east of the Saint-Amour appellation. Grown on old stony, alluvial soil, the vines are 50 years old, certified organic are located at an altitude of 260m. The grapes were vinified in concrete vats then the wines were aged in oak barrels for 7 months.

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2020 Comando G El Reventon Garnacha

Sierra de Gredos, SPAIN
$330. 00
Bottle
$3960.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

It’s time to leave your preconceptions at the door, as Comando G produce Garnacha (Grenache) unlike anyone else in Spain. Comando G’s Daniel Landi and Fernando Garcia craft Garnacha up in the near inaccessible hills of the Sierra de Gredos mountains which are miles away (figuratively and literally) from the dark, powerful, brooding wines of Priorat that hit the scene 20 years or so ago. These are a different breed of Garnacha, light, ethereal, built on tension and finesse. There’s no lack of concentration however, and they have much more in common with high-end Burgundy than what you would normally associate with Spain. Word is well and truly out on these special wines, with demand far outstripping supply and prices skyrocketing on the secondary market.
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The 2020 El Reventón is now a wine from Comando G and no longer a Dani Landi wine, whose personal project came to an end with the 2019 vintage. It's still exactly the same wine from the same vineyard in Cebreros on slate soils. It has a lot of cherry fruit, a liquorous part à la Rayas, with 15% alcohol. It's round and juicy but with no sense of heat, mixing notes of rose hip with the lavender, curry and chamomile but in a subtler way, less Mediterranean. It's fine-boned but super tasty with an almost salty/umami twist. 1,708 bottles and 50 magnums produced. It was bottled in March 2022. Drink 2023 - 2029.
96 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Jun 01, 2023)
A hint of bay leaves to the grapefruit zest, blood orange, subtle spices, stones, creamed raspberries and strawberries. I love the perfume, texture and fluidity here, highlighting tautness, tension and brightness. So juicy, svelte and firm on the palate with neat, chalky tannins and a focused but linear finish. Drink or hold.
96 points
James Suckling

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