Rich, full-bodied and complex, XO combines the spicy aromas of oak and leather with the sweeter essences of flowers and ripe fruit. Well-balanced, the initial flourish is dominated by the powerful suggestion of pepper and rancio, which testify to the long years it has spent being aged.

HISTORY Château de Laubade was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the AOC Bas Armagnac and is today the premier Armagnac property. Today, the third generation is actively involved in the quest of excellence of the property, composed of 105 hectares of single vineyard, to make Château de Laubade an undisputed reference among the Armagnac category. VINEYARD 105 hectares of single vineyard in Bas Armagnac. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic). Sustainable agriculture: organic manure is produced by 600 ewes. STRENGTHS OF LAUBADE Grapes exclusively coming from the property and from a single year ‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape variety. "Home-made" and single distillation, grape variety by grape variety. The only Armagnac House coopering its own casks, from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process. Complete traceability of the eaux-de-vie. The blend differs from a year to another. A unique range selection of Vintages that are older than 50 years. Stored in « dames-jeannes » that guarantee a slow and highly controlled evolution. The oldest “Collection vintages” rest in a unique ageing cellar called « Le Paradis » (Paradise in French).

As an ongoing collaboration, Country to Coast #5 is a celebration of friendship across Australia’s far horizons. Limited to 240 bottles, this release is once again an extraordinary pairing of peated casks from two highly respected Australian mainland distilleries. A marriage of second-fill premium Bourbon and Apera, the peated single malts from these casks were carefully integrated to ensure a balance between the Fleurieu Distillery’s sweet peat and Black Gate’s iconic iodine finish. The perfect accompaniment for the chilly winter evenings ahead!

A limited-edition version of Ichiro Akuto's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky. It combines whisky from his own Chichibu distillery with other whisky from his warehouses, including malt and grain from unknown overseas distilleries. It's fruity and softly spicy, with balanced citrus and honey sweetness - another triumph from a legendary whisky maker.

Jack Daniel's is one of the very few Tennessee Whiskies that is charcoal mellowed. Jack Daniel's has a smooth aroma and flavour of vanilla, toasted oak and caramel translates well to the palate. A true American icon that has not only become a favourite here in Australia because of their flavoursome whiskeys, but also with their involvement in V8 Supercar racing with the Jack Daniel's Racing Team. Available here in a convenient 1L bottle.

Camus Borderies XO has delicate violet and vanilla oak aromas due to part of the process is aging it slowly in oak casks. This allows the boutique to develop into fruity, spicy notes with a long floral finish. A recipe and method used over five generations of the same family, this Cognac is smooth with exceptional quality.

Bushmills Single Malt Whiskey 21 year old is aged for a minimum of 19 years in former Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon-seasoned casks, then transferred into Madeira casks for a further 2 years. The result is a whiskey awarded Best Irish Single Malt 2013. It has huge depth that interweaves dried fruit flavours with spicy, aromatic maltiness and subtle nutty raisins notes.