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750ml - Case of 6
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$124.94
Wow. Such a complex nose, with a base of dried cherry, spruced up with hints of mild coffee and walnuts. Then there...
750ml
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$117.95
$119.90
12 bottles:
$115.59
The 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva TB takes things to a much darker, deeper and more savory place...
750ml
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$32.36
$34.80
12 bottles:
$30.78
Number 19 in the 2020 Top 20. This new, higher proof Iwai (pronounced EE-why) was designed for cocktails; however,...
750ml
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$47.43
$51.00
12 bottles:
$43.32
This carmine dram has a soft, mellow nose of raisin, earthy red wine notes, wet slate, prune flesh, stewed rhubarb,...
750ml
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$249.94
$349.94
Showing an attractive straw-gold color, this mature whisky has bright flavors of baked cereal grains, toasted vanilla...
750ml
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$87.93
$90.59
Takamine Koji Whiskey is made with the patented Takamine Process, which uses an ancient Japanese mold, koji, to...
750ml
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$12.32
Appearance: Medium ruby-red Bouquet: Juicy and soft, with lively cherry-like perfume. Hints of plum and tea play on...
750ml
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$40.18
$43.20
12 bottles:
$38.76
The nose is slightly fruity with hints of lemon, cherry, toffee, oats and sea air. The palate is perfectly clean &...
750ml
Bottle:
$98.89
$102.00
6 bottles:
$98.40
Salted caramel, yellow apple, brown sugar, angelica fruits, mild peat.
750ml - Case of 12
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$58.95
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$275.95
Spice, lift and zest - the hallmarks of the vintage are immediately apparent on the nose. Some woody, roasted spices...
750ml - Case of 6
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$80.28
What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a...
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Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2012
750ml - Case of 12
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$1582.53
The 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape, which was also tasted from multiple barrels as well as a rough final blend, looks...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$108.95
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Domaine Anne Gros Minervois Les Carretals 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$60.50
My favorite of the 2012s, the 2012 Minervois Les Carretals (named after the vineyard where it comes from) offers...
750ml - Case of 12
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$46.27
Corvina Blend Japanese Whiskey Red Rhone Blend 2012 NV 750ml
Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.
Whisky might not be the first thing that springs to mind when we think of Japanese fine produce, but over the past one hundred years, this fascinating and multi-faceted country has diligently forged a unique whisky identity which is growing in popularity, and which is entirely its own.
The story of Japanese whisky begins in 1918, when Masataka Taketsuru was sent to Scotland to undertake a tour of single malt distilleries in the Highlands, and bring home a knowledge of whisky and distillation skills. He returned full of inspiration, helped no doubt by his new Scottish wife, and alongside his friend, Shinjiro Torii, set up what would become a successful whisky industry.
Today, the Japanese whisky industry is spread over a relatively small handful of distilleries, which continue to use Scottish techniques and recipes, but with a hefty dose of distinctly Japanese experimentalism. This is displayed most obviously in the barrelling techniques the Japanese use - to create a distinctly Oriental set of tasting notes, native Japanese oakwood casks are used for ageing, alongside casks taken from plum wine producers, which impart a beautiful set of floral flavors to the whisky.
While some distilleries produce some excellent single malts, the majority of Japanese whiskies are blended, which reveals a unique set of flavors and aromas ranging from honeysuckle and orange blossom, to toffee and acetone.