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With the precious legacy of 20 years of AOC Martinique, L’Essential is an exceptional rum born from a scrupulous choice of the very best vintages blended by experts. A trilogy of rare, exceptional vintages from 1998, 2000 and 2003, this blend is the fruit of a subtle selection of Agricole rum earmarked from the still. Aged for over 12 long years in carefully selected small Bourbon casks, this rums has remained untouched until blending to preserve their rich expression intact. Tasting Notes: Colour: Dark, dense mahogany. Nose: Roasted notes of mocha and cocoa.Palate: Fruit flavours on the palate of stone fruit, prunes and candied fruit. A woody, spicy finish with notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and peeper running through. This unique offering is the perfect expression of Saint James Rum.

Classic Speyside Distillery, Balvenie have blended some of their rarest reserve whiskies and aged them for 21 long years. In the final few months of the ageing process, the whisky is transferred to port casks, or pipes, to impart a luscious, creamy and silken character. The whisky is tasted regularly by the Balvenie Malt Master to impart just the perfect amount of flavour to further enhance those honey and spice notes that give way to a long, gentle and nutty finish.

Meukow Palme dOr collection is a selection of rare vintages and exceptional blends offered for limited edition. Rarissime is a blend of exceptional eaux-de-vie aged for up to 80 years, coming from the 2 of the most prestigious cognac appellations, Grande and Petite Champagne. This exceptional and very rare Cognac has very fine aromas of vanilla reinforced by shades of leather and tobacco. Its remarkable aromatic persistence reveals a rich and powerful rancio typical of long aging in oak barrels.

Meukow Esprit de Famille is Meukow's most exclusive Cognac and pays homage to the family history of the house; directly translated, 'Esprit de Famille' means 'the spirit of the family'. Established by two brothers who came from Russia in 1862 to source Cognacs to bring back to the Czar of Russia. Well, the two brothers loved the region and the Cognac so much, they never returned! Now managed by the Coste family, Meukow gained 'overnight' fame after Michel Coste adorned the bottles with a black panther which has become a worldwide icon for Cognac quality. L'Esprit de Famille is a fine Champagne blend of both Grande and Petit Champagne eaux-de-vie; the finest of the Meukow holdings. With only 12 bottles available in Australia, this is an ultra-premium Cognac fully deserving its place amongst the upper echelon on the world's finest spirits.

A blend of Tesserons sublime stocks of Grande Champagne Cognac distilled in the 1950s. Incredibly complex, powerful, round and long and includes some Colobard adding both richness and texture. Layer after layer of rich intensity with nuts, mixed peel, raisins, dark chocolate, charcoal and wild honey notes. For all of its mouth coating richness and intensity, there is a pillowy texture and perfect spirit integration.

The Hakushu Distillery is know as the 'Mountain Forest Distillery' as it stands amidst fresh streams and lush forests. Built with the notion, 'Coexisting with nature', a bird sanctuary was set up to help preserve the natural environment, thus preserving the pristine water that goes into creating the whisky. The 12 year old single malt whisky has a crisp and vibrant taste and can be enjoyed on neat, on the rocks or with ice and soda water.

Amber color, intense. Nose of Armagnac of great terroir, with aromas of chocolate, coffee, leather, honey, licorice. Extraordinary complexity, intensity and finesse. In the mouth, the tannins are present, dense. We feel again these flavors of roasting, leather and rancio. Beautiful length.

Kweichow Moutai is the most revered of Chinese liquors, awarded the honorable title of National Liquor, the highest accolade for any wine or spirit in China. Moutai is a fascinating and intriguing product made in South-West China in a town by the same name. For over 2000 years it has been produced in the Guizhou Province of China. Generations and generations of families have passed down the secrets of its highly intricate production methods, which has earned it the reputation as China’s best quality and most fascinating spirit. People who work to produce Moutai usually spend their whole lives perfecting their craft.Moutai is highly regarded amongst people in Asia, is a prestigious gift and is a traditional drink to have with Chinese food, the same way one would enjoy high-quality Sake with Japanese food. Made of organic sticky sorghum (similar to wheat), it takes five years to produce one bottle of Moutai. It is distilled 9 times and then aged 3 years in ceramic pots. The production cycle mirrors the Chinese lunar calendar. It is a complex beverage with a truly unique taste and history. Enjoy the distinct flavours of soy sauce, pear, walnut and almond and a mellow yet pleasant after-taste.

Pours Spanish sunset. Mature oak opens to reveal dried fruits, vanilla, sweet pears and cinnamon on the nose. Dried fruits and wood spices coat the palate. Ginger, cinnamon and oak give depth. The finish lingers, full and long.