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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $40.10 $45.83
Finished in craft beer barrels, this quaffable whiskey offers a bright topaz hue and bracing tropical fruit and...
WE
90
WKY
90
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Spirits
1.0Ltr
Bottle: $43.94
Aromas of fresh brewed beer and roasted cherries lead into a medium-bodied whiskey that delivers layers of caramel,...
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UBC
92
WE
91
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Rapid Ship
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.09 $31.67
A perfect marriage of this emblematic Irish whisky and coffee. Deep, dark nose of roasted coffee beans, dark...
UBC
91
WKY
90
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Rapid Ship
Spirits
1.0Ltr
Bottle: $36.19 $38.10
Classic and familiar aromas are pleasant and comforting like a cup of hot tea on a rainy fall day. Roasted barley and...
UBC
91
BTI
90
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Spirits
1.75Ltr
Bottle: $55.06 $57.96
6 bottles: $54.96
Classic and familiar aromas are pleasant and comforting like a cup of hot tea on a rainy fall day. Roasted barley and...
UBC
91
BTI
90
Instore only
Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $18.49
Classic and familiar aromas are pleasant and comforting like a cup of hot tea on a rainy fall day. Roasted barley and...
UBC
91
BTI
90
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $44.91 $47.27
12 bottles: $41.03
Classic and familiar aromas are pleasant and comforting like a cup of hot tea on a rainy fall day. Roasted barley and...
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UBC
91
BTI
90
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $40.35 $42.47
6 bottles: $35.52
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $188.69
3 bottles: $184.61
Soft, warming, and grain-forward on the nose; rolled oats, soft nougat, honeysuckle, orange liqueur, and milk...
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UBC
96
BTI
92
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $35.33 $37.19
6 bottles: $31.67
Bright citrus and rolled oats from the Irish whisky marries well with spicy rye, black pepper, and candied orange...
UBC
94
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $39.90 $42.00
6 bottles: $36.47
The characteristic sweet taste of bourbon intertwined with notes of freshly charred virgin oak pair beautifully with...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $97.47 $102.60
6 bottles: $90.00
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.10 $31.68
12 bottles: $22.34
Excellent, Highly Recommended (Finalist) (Great Value)- 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
UBC
93
WE
92
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $45.61
6 bottles: $41.53
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation (Finalist) - 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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UBC
95
BTI
93
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.43 $36.24
6 bottles: $28.80
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $51.59
6 bottles: $45.11
With a liquid gold color in the glass, this whiskey displays smooth aromas of honey, oatmeal, green hops and...
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UBC
94
WE
93
White
750ml
Bottle: $25.95
12 bottles: $25.43
100% Vermentino. Monte dei Frati is a 2.5-ha hillside vineyard with higher presence of the sedimentary sandstone...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $21.60
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $40.80 $42.95
6 bottles: $39.35
Laird’s Irish Whiskey is a blend of the finest grain whiskeys from across Ireland. Triple distilled in pot stills,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $38.08 $40.08
6 bottles: $33.59
Lost Irish is an adventurous Irish Whiskey made from six worlds in three styles to embody the wandering Irish spirit.
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Irish Whiskey Ribolla Gialla Vermentino

The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.

However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.

Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.

The Vermintino grape varietal has been grown in northern Italy for centuries, but is perhaps most closely associated with the island of Corsica, where it is the most widely planted grape varietal and is one of the key flagship grapes on the island. Thought to have originated in Spain, the Vermentino grape quickly spread to other countries, and is now found in many parts of Mediterranean Europe and the New World. The grape itself is prized by wineries due to the crispness of its acids, and the wide bouquet of refreshing flavors it carries. Most commonly, Vermentino is known for holding flavors of green apple and lime, and for having a relatively light body with a low alcohol content. As such, it makes a perfect match for a wide range of foods, and is particularly popular when paired with shellfish.