Chateau Laballe Bas Armagnac Resistance Baco
In a new release, this vibrant, next-gen Armagnac takes its name from 2 things. A: the phylloxera-resistant Baco hybrid developed at the turn of the twentieth century and B: the fact that it makes a stand against those forces that would diminish Baco plantings in the region. Until the late 1970s, Baco remained the prime ingredient in Armagnac and while Ugni Blanc holds that position today, this variety—now exclusive to Armagnac country—has played an important role in the region’s identity; a role that Cyril Laballe wanted to commemorate with Résistance. So, made from 100% Baco grapes, in consultation with the trade, this unique bottling took three years to get just right and consists of a blend of three Armagnacs distilled in 2009, 2010 and 2012. The three eaux de vie spent their first year after distillation in the new 410-litre Chêne Noir Gascon barrels from Bartholomo (the last barrel maker in the Landes region) to develop texture and sweetness, and then the rest of aging in older barrels, bringing more earthy and savoury notes.
Houraisen Bi Junmai Daiginjo
Meaning beauty in japanese, Bi is one of Houraisen's flagship sake's. It is a very elegant style of the highest grade of sake, Junmai Daiginjo. Tank matured for 10 months at 10 degrees in order to have a rounder and more mellow character, it has a nose that indicates sweet fruits with the palate showing good balance between the gentle acidity and the sweet fruit flavours.
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Bourbon
Rich gold in colour, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit displays rich aromas of fruit, smooth caramel and delectable hints of spice and pepper. Vanilla, toffee and oak swim on the palate with a dry, citrus finish. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.
Camus Ile De Ré Fine Island Cognac
The Ile de Ré lies off the west coast of France, in the region of Charente-Maritime. Produced from vineyards justly known as the Bois à terroirs de lIle de Ré, the most westerly part of the Cognac region, Camus Ile de Ré Fine Island Cognac is a voyage of discovery into new and unexpected aromas and flavours.
Bass & Flinders Noble Stranger Australian Brandy
Heroes arise whenever they are called for. Big-hearted, generous and brave, they rush in where others fear to tread. Admired for their distinguished courage, a hero is someone who is supremely noble, one might say a Noble Stranger - generous of spirit with noble qualities, an outstanding character worthy of being honoured. This is brandy. This is our Noble Stranger. Fragrant and elegant, yet rich and smooth. A warm embrace of sweet spice and silky texture, our noble spirit coats the mouth with complex, deep flavours on every sip. The golden elixir embodies the spirit of an era that never ended and signifies the re-emergence of the unique and exciting journey of fine brandy, a spirit that puts the art back into artisanal. To paraphrase a quote from English writer and moralist Samuel Johnson, “Wine is for the young at heart, fortified for the experienced, but those who aspire to be a hero drink brandy”. Noble Stranger is a natural and pure representation of brandy. Hand-crafted by Bass & Flinders' distillers in very small batches where old world meets new. A subtle blend of tradition with modern personality and character, bringing to life the infinite richness of the land "The Mornington Peninsula. Noble Stranger is a truly Australian brandy crafted from 100% Victorian Chardonnay. Floral aromas with hints of sweet spice and a silken smooth mouthfeel with lingering flavours of honeysuckle, clove, nutmeg and vanilla, rounded out with citrus rind. An approachable yet elegant brandy, perfect for sipping or mixing into your favourite brandy cocktail. A noble spirit for a noble heart. The true definition of artisan Australian brandy.
Edradour 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky
This Scotch Whisky is handmade with rich, fruit cake flavours and a sweetness that emerges from the combination of Sherry wood and the small Stills of our old farm distillery. Despite being such a small distillery, Edradour produces more whiskies than most other distilleries. Owner since 2002, Master of the Quaich Andrew Symington has expertly used the spirit from our small stills, matured in the highest quality oak wood, to create a stunning and diverse range of single malts.
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Rum
Distilled from sugar cane honey, aged and matured in a complex Solera of batches of Rum aged between 6 and 23 years old in various styles of old oak barrels. This spirit has intensity, volume of flavour and an attractive, mellow flavour that makes this the ultimate Rum experience.
Glengoyne 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Glengoyne is a unique distillery in that the stills are located in the Scottish Highlands, yet the distillery stores are located in the Lowlands - due to the distillery being located on the border between the regions. The other unique aspect is the the barley is warm air dried rather than using peat smoke which imparts a delicate, almost floral nature to their drams. The 10 Year Old has flavours and aromas of fresh green apples, toffee and a hint of nuttiness; a trademark taste that is courtesy of Scotland's slowest distillation.
Crystal Head Vodka
Crystal Head Vodka is the realisation of the dream and vision of well-known actor Dan Aykroyd and colleague, fine artist, John Alexander. Both are avid researchers into the phenomenon that is the 5,000 to 35,000 year old Crystal Heads that have been found strewn around the globe from Tibet to the USA. This was the inspiration behind the extraordinary crystal head bottle and the purest vodka held within. With water sourced from the pure springs of Newfoundland, quadruple distillation through semi-precious crystals and with no additives, oils or sugars of any kind. Now available in the perfect 50mL serving size, the only thing needed to enjoy this miniature Crystal Head Vodka is a glass and one's own pure spirit.
St Agnes XO Very Old Brandy
St Agnes XO Is a silky smooth masterpiece that is a true credit to its makers. Nutty and complex the taste will linger on the palate for longer than you thought possible. Australia's answer to the finest Brandies from around the world.