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The Gautier family has been making cognac since 1755. The VSOP has a bouquet of caramel, oak with notes of raison. The palate has cinnamon, vanilla, mild oak and more hints of raison. Overall, the palate is round and modestly assertive. A good cocktail Cognac.

The Nose - floral, summer meadow notes, followed by mellow rounded juniper and zesty, citrus freshness. The Palate - dry juniper leads, then reveals lemon tart & orange marmalade, before all the flavours harmonise. The Finish - dryness leads, with spicy juniper & a hint of lemon tart emerging.
40.4%abv

Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin is a rare specimen indeed. It is distilled with whole oranges. Further, Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin establishes itself as quintessentially Australian with its use of some local ingredients. Tasmanian Pepperberry (also appears in Botanic Australis and Never Never's Southern Strength) adds a warmth and spice. Again, lemon myrtle makes an appearance as a stand in for traditional lemon. The rest of the botanicals includes several contemporary style gin standbys, like cardamom and lavender. All are distilled on a base of local grain spirit and diluted with local Yarra Valley water. - The Gin is In

41.5%abv

Wolffer Estate Pink Gin is a "rose" gin from Long Island's premier rose wine producer. The color is a light shiny bright pink. A playful fruit character is enhanced by juniper aromas and a blend botanicals including anise, fennel, coriander, cumin, and cardamom. The mouth feel is smooth and clean with a hint of spiciness. The finish is long, with a classic, lush alcoholic warmth. 40%abv

Scapegrace Black Gin is only possible because nature itself led the way through an infinite maze of botanicals and technique. A maze with only one exit. Aronia Berry, Saffron, Pineapple, Butterfly Pea and Sweet Potato. Blended in set amounts at precise temperatures in a defined sequence, to create something made of nothing, and nothing made of something. This is that flavor. This is the taste of Black. The colour is naturally black based on a unique collection of natural extracts. Focused through the lens of modern day botany, with a collection of natural botanicals from the ground, plants, flowers and berries. - Producer's notes
41.6%abv

Though the formula is a secret, the botanicals in the perennially popular Tanqueray are thought to be just four juniper, coriander seed, angelica root and liqourice. The lack of a citrus botanical makes it slightly drier that some other gins. According to company lore, it was Frank Sinatra’s favorite gin.
47.3%abv

Nose: Bright, crisp and fresh with an uplifting welcome of juniper.

Palate: Juniper to the fore, supported by floral notes and spicy, warm cardamom. Plenty of citrus 'zing' complemented by the gingery spiciness of coriander.

Finish: The earthy dryness of Angelica kicks in.

46%abv

Rose Sainte Marie has fragrant notes of fresh lemon peel and Provence herbs are complemented by the natural sweetness of red fruit and the distinctive perfume of white flowers and orange blossom carried on a sea breeze. Lavender and lemon verbena, along with a hint of white pepper, add subtle finesse. On the palate it has fullness and intensity whilst remaining smooth with an endearing and lingering softness to finish. 41.4%abv

Tropical Liqueur made with Jamaican Rum, Fresh Dutch Cream, and Premium Dutch Vodka.

Nose
Fresh Dutch Cream with aromas of coconut, vanilla, pineapple, and rum with a hint of caramel.
Palate
Smooth, creamy mixture of real coconut extract softly blended with pineapples, Jamaican rum, and vanilla without an artificial aftertaste.

A mastery of blending to create a bold, new offering. It tempts palates with a revolutionary taste profile that can only be born from the powerful blend of key Johnnie Walker Black Label tasting notes and rye whisky flavors. Johnnie Walker High Rye Blended Scotch Whisky features a unique mash bill of 60% rye aged in American oak barrels, and includes notable single malts from distilleries such as Cardhu, an important part of the Johnnie Walker Black Label flavor. The result is a balance of sweet vanilla notes and the spiciness of rye that become revealed through subtle wisps of warm smoke.

El Buho's flagship mezcal is made from 100% Espadin agave and is bottled by hand in a hand-pressed Mexican glass decanter. It has notes of vanilla, salt, citrus, caramel, dark chocolate, and ancho chile. It's great to sip neat or to use for cocktails. 45%abv

Hand-crafted on a steep hillside in the high mountain village of Santo Domingo Albarradas bordering a lush cloud forest. Agave: Espadin. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Light nose with lots of dry citrus, a palate of tropical fruit with a bit of roasted pear and salinity and a clean dry finish. 48%abv - Producer's notes

"Lively and generous Nectar Imperial distinguishes itself by its extravagant fruitiness, its density on the palate and its crisp finish that instantly surprise and delight. Nectar Roses assemblage is built on the intensity of Pinot Noir, the fruitiness of Pinot Meunier, and the freshness of Chardonnay." Winemaker notes

Its red color is sustained and nuanced with coppery shades.Its aromas are intense and deep with ripe berries (wild strawberry, blackberry, black currant) and cherry, nuanced by herbal and heady flowers notes.On the palate it is a succulent blend of richness and elegance, density and creaminess, extreme fruitiness and vibrant freshness.

Ideal for all sweet and sour, fatty-spicy, sugary-spicy or sweet dishes, Nectar Rose offers amazing pairings with foie gras marinated in red wines and red fruits based desserts.

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Takamine Koji Whiskey is made with the patented Takamine Process, which uses an ancient Japanese mold, koji, to convert starches to sugars in a process similar to malting barley.

Unlike malt whiskey where sugars are extracted in a warm water mash before yeast is introduced to start the fermentation, both the koji and yeast are active at the same time in a multiple parallel fermentation. This 100% barley ferment is then double distilled and aged in virgin oak and ex-Bourbon casks.

Colour: Full sparkling gold, Nose: Huge smoke, seaweedy, "medicinal", with a hint of sweetness, Body: Full bodied, Palate: Suprising sweetness with hints of salt and layers of peatiness, Finish: Lingering. (Producer's Note) - Rich and Peaty -

"Pungent and medicinal in personality, with gobs of peat, tar, iodine, brine, and seaweed. These are all good things.in case you were wondering. A gentle vanilla sweetness tries to tame this savage beast, but it is no match. One of the most challenging-yet rewarding-whiskies in the entire world. What Cantillion Lambic is to beer, Laphroaig Original Cask Strength is to whisky." Wine Advocate

Aged for ten years, the nose is complex, with aromas of toffee, hints of orange peel, herbs, honey, leather and oak. The taste is bold, dry and delicate with notes of candied almonds and very rich cocoa. The finish is dry and lingering. 45%abv. Silver Medal - 2018 New York International Spirits Competition

Ireland- Triple distilled irish whiskey is an ultra smooth blend of golden grain and single malt with hints of vanilla, honey and toasted wood for a rich complexity. Founded by Mixed Martial Arts Champion Conor McGregor, the name refers to the area where McGregor hails, Dublin 12.

Premium brandy aged in the traditional solera system of Spain using sherry-soaked barrels. A gently spiced nose leads to a warm body with a distinct smoothness. Well balanced flavor profile makes this brandy perfect when served straight.

Metaxa is fine Greek spirit made by diluting an aged cask strength brandy with Muscat wine and a recipe of botanicals including anise and rose petals. Each star represents a year's ageing. The 5 star is floral and fruity with soft, slightly woody flavors.

The classic, benchmark 12 yr. old from Macallan. Nose: Vanilla with hints of ginger, dried fruits, sherry sweetness and wood smoke Palate: Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with wood smoke and spice Finish: Sweet toffee, dried fruits, lingering wood smoke and spice. (Producer's Notes) - Rich Fruit and Spice -

One of the best known sherry bombs, the Aberlour A?€?bunadh. From Gaelic, a?€?bunadh means "(of) the origin", or "the original", and is meant to honor an earlier style of whisky making at the Speyside distillery Aberlour. Bottled at cask strength, slowly matured in rare Oloroso sherry butts, this malt is full of rich, smooth, complex flavors. 60.7%abv - Rich Fruit and Spice - "Brave the cask-strength heat and be rewarded by a malt that's welcoming and complex. Sherry and cherry dominate at first, but a cereal-granola-honey quality and a licorice note flirt from behind the curtain. The essential candy element returns on the finish." Wine Spectator

A Tequila from the Baja, the Platinum is aged in bourbon barrels for 15 months. Although an Anejo, its filtering process gives it a crystal clear appearance. It is hand-bottled in clay jugs and cork-sealed to reflect the spirit of the Baja California Peninsula. In company lore, a Hussong employee invented the Margarita in the 1890s.

"The sherry is very dominant and cloying, which is unfortunate. And I'm not crazy about the quality of the sherry (or perhaps even the wood it was aged in). I have great respect for both Highland Park and Binny's, but this is somewhat disappointing for a Highland Park." Whisky Advocate, 55% abv

A Glenrothes 12 Year Old in classic style: fruity and sweet. Aged solely in sherry-seasoned casks, this Speyside whisky has notes of vanilla, melon, banana and cinnamon.