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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.94 $21.00
12 bottles: $18.56
White
750ml
Bottle: $18.00
12 bottles: $17.64
A fresh, fruity white wine to share with friends! Aromatic and full of minerality, it's sure to go down well with...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $76.38 $80.40
Barrell’s Rye Batch #4 highlights rye’s earthier side with a base of sweet and smokey 10-year-old Indiana rye to...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $74.94
Spiced pear, white currant, and elderflower abound on the nose with hints of Sichuan peppercorn, brown sugar, and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $199.94 $259.94
Distilled in Canada and then trucked to the US where it was aged in Martinique rhum, Madeira wine and Apricot Brandy...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $15.38 $17.09
12 bottles: $14.01
Beautiful pale yellow colour. Intense nose with strong pink grapefruit and exotic fruits aromas (pineapple). Full of...
White
750ml
Bottle: $37.20
6 bottles: $36.46
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.41 $15.17
12 bottles: $12.36
Colour: Very pale yellow color with green highlights. Nose: Ripe grapefruit aromas with floral notes (acacia)....
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $59.46
6 bottles: $46.14
Basil Hayden Malted Rye introduces an entirely new flavor profile within the Rye category. It is a unique take on rye...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $23.94
12 bottles: $23.46
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $74.10 $78.00
6 bottles: $69.60
A nontraditional-tasting rye whiskey, this spirit honors a nostalgic mash-bill that lures you in with every sip. A...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $16.20 $18.00
12 bottles: $11.73
Brimming with citrus aromas of lime and grapefruit, this wine has a nice soft entry, which carries through the center...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $21.93 $24.08
12 bottles: $21.49
Briny limes, green apple peels and dark grass cuttings show on the nose of this bottling, which is reminiscent of a...
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91
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $57.60
Light golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of baked apple and spices, candied pepper and cinnamon, poached pear,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $129.94
After igniting the rye revival of the ‘00s and ‘10s through the iconic success of WhistlePig Whiskey, BHAKTA...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $19.94
12 bottles: $19.54
Our Sauvignon Blanc shows lifted, fresh and punchy flavours and aromas, underpinned with classic varietal notes of...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $24.90 $26.80
12 bottles: $24.40
Restrained fruit and blanched almond aromas are followed by subtle dried herbs, Bosc pears and toasted brioche...
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89
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White
750ml
Bottle: $11.85 $13.43
12 bottles: $11.61
Brilliant pale yellow. Exuberant nose of white flowers, white peaches, pineapple, Japanese nashi pear and citrus...
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White
3.0Ltr
Bottle: $19.49
Bursting with bright notes of grapefruit and lime, Black Box Sauvignon Blanc finishes vibrant and crisp. This crisp...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $46.27 $48.71
6 bottles: $43.19
BLACK DIRT Rye is distilled from 100% NY rye grown in upstate New York. The mash bill consists of 90% Rye and 10%...
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Rye Whiskey Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Rye Whiskey is enjoying something of a renaissance of late, with sales rocketing in recent years thanks to a growing interest in strong, unique flavors, and small, independent distilleries. Rye Whiskey is a drink which is all about powerful, bold flavors, with plenty of spice and bitterness when drunk young. Aged, however, it takes on a deep set of subtle notes which are beautifully mellow and complex, and becomes a fascinating example of what whiskey can be when made with expert hands.

In order for an American Whiskey to be labeled a Rye Whiskey, it must have a mash content which is no less than fifty one percent rye. This separates it from Bourbon, and it is this which gives it its distinctive flavor and spiciness. Toffee, cinnamon, caraway, cloves and oak are typical tasting notes, and ‘straight rye’ whiskies - which are aged in charred oak barrels - take on plenty of the smokiness of the wood, adding a further, fascinating facet.

Rye Whiskey has its spiritual home in the northeastern states of Pennsylvania and Maryland, and cities like Pittsburgh produced vast quantities of Rye Whiskey in the 18th and 19th centuries. Most the old distilleries were closed during the prohibition era, after which time rye whiskey more or less disappeared completely, but the twenty-first century is seeing old recipes being resurrected and released to rave reviews.

The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.

Semillon was, at one point not so long ago, widely believed to be one of the most grown grape varietals in the world. Whilst today the numbers of Semillon grapes has dropped considerably, it remains a widely planted grape with vineyards all over Europe and the New World dedicated to making the most of this special and flavorful varietal. The grapes are recognizable by their golden color, and the fact that they can take on a pinkish hue in particularly warm climates. The wines the Semillon grape produces are notably varied, and are often very crisp and dry, or sweet and soft, full of a wide range of flavors Commonly, dry Semillon wines are particularly citrus in flavor, with a delicate and summery bouquet. The vine is hardy and vigorous, and notable for being easy to grow and produce high yields from.