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Bottle: $8.55
Pale yellow with golden hints Nice aromatic intensity, citrus and white flowers notes. Straight forward, fresh, good...
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White
375ml - Case of 24
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Pale yellow with golden hints Nice aromatic intensity, citrus and white flowers notes. Straight forward, fresh, good...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $20.56 $21.64
Inviting aromas of roasted grains, wildflower honey, apple pastry, and lemon tart introduce this classic whiskey. In...
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White
375ml
Bottle: $169.94
3 bottles: $166.54
Rich and unctuous, thick in texture but polished and refined, this deftly balances its pear, pineapple, tobacco and...
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375ml
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Bottle: $14.51
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Honeyed apricot, lemon zest and gentle florals lead. There's a musky, mushroomy underbelly. The palate is dry and...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $26.44 $27.83
12 bottles: $22.79
Aromatics here are of sweet biscuits and gingerbread, coated with milk chocolate and roasted almonds. The palate...
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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...
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91
BTI
90
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $11.80 $12.42
12 bottles: $11.19
A classic and easy Irish whiskey showing aromas of malt and cereal grains. In the mouth the flavors are mild and...
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White
375ml
Bottle: $11.94
From a vineyard of sand and gravel. Around the village of Kientzheim. The juice is extracted with infinite care in...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $17.48 $18.40
12 bottles: $14.61
This is a deliciously fresh style whiskey with elegant aromas of honey comb, whole grain toast, and caramel hard...
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White
375ml
Bottle: $37.94
12 bottles: $37.18
Gobelsburg's 2020 Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW opens with a clear, bright and savory bouquet of sandstone, salt, ripe...
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White
375ml
Bottle: $43.94
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The 2021 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein was harvested on Permian sandstone. A gentle creaminess on the nose dissipates...
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White
187ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $9.97
This medium-bodied Riesling has peach and fine apple aromas, a firm and fruity palate and crisp acidity that result...
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375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $9.26
Vinified in stainless steel, with just a hint of residual sugar, this wine vividly represents all that Mosel wine...
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A fresh and crisp DRY Riesling bursting with apple and melon notes from the steep slopes of the Germany’s Mosel...
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A fresh and crisp DRY Riesling bursting with apple and melon notes from the steep slopes of the Germany’s Mosel...
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375ml
Bottle: $47.94
12 bottles: $46.98
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375ml
Bottle: $15.90
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Elegant and refined on the nose with aromas of slate. Bright and mineraly on the palate with ripe fruity flavors and...
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375ml
Bottle: $18.94
12 bottles: $18.56
A seductive white, with rich, spicy apple and sweet peach notes that balance the saccharine richness well, with...
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Irish Whiskey Mencia Riesling 187ml 375ml

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.

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.