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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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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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White
750ml
Bottle: $15.00
12 bottles: $14.70
Solas Viognier is a well-balanced, food-friendly wine with medium body and light bright characteristic fruit flavours...
White
750ml
Bottle: $27.55
12 bottles: $27.00
Sliced green apples, fennel, lemon rind and white peaches on the nose. It’s wonderfully fresh, medium- to...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $26.94
12 bottles: $26.40
• 100% Petite Arvine. • Sandy soils of morainic origin. • Hand-harvested. • Brief maceration on the skins....
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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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White
750ml
Bottle: $23.94
6 bottles: $23.46
Here’s a very good introduction to the viognier whites. Full peach and apricot aromas are married to a generous...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $14.80
Pale yellow in color with aromas of juicy pear and white blossoms. Fresh and smooth on the palate with a clean finish.
White
750ml
Bottle: $37.94
12 bottles: $37.18
Wonderfully fresh and exotic, the 2022 Viognier wafts up sweetly floral and slightly tropical with an air of crushed...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $40.08
12 bottles: $31.92
Smooth aromas of vanilla, orange peel, and gingerbread are distinguished on the nose. Soft and elegant on the palate...
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93
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $47.20 $49.68
6 bottles: $38.40
McConnell’s Sherry Cask Finish is aged for 5 years in 1st fill select Bourbon barrels. It is then finished in the...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $53.27
6 bottles: $49.19
Pours attractive gold, distinctive aromas of cherry blossom, new pencil shavings, vanillin, and powdered mace on the...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $80.25 $84.47
Golden amber color. Inviting aromas and flavors of buttered scone, challah, toasted pecan, grilled apples, and oats...
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93
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $76.08
6 bottles: $67.19
Perfumy and earthy aromas dominate the nose: dried roses and orange peel, talcum powder, moss, sandalwood, granola,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $426.12 $448.55
Gold color. Aromas and flavors of blanched almond and sea spray, amontillado and a bite of jamon, brioche and...
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95
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $426.09 $448.52
“Dair Ghaelach” means quite simply, Irish Oak. While the name may be simple, the story of this whiskey is...
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Spirits
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $799.94 $1199.94
Honeysuckle, golden plums and plump barley are fresh aromas. Light and buoyant on the palate, the mellow sweetness of...
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Spirits
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $100.64
Beguiling aromas of burnished steel, #2 pencil, toasted hazelnuts, and grilled figs lead into a potent dram filled...
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Irish Whiskey Petite Arvine Viognier

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.

Although primarily associated with the Rhone region of France, the precise origins of the Viognier grape variety are unknown, and the subject of much debate. However, these fine and delicate green skinned grapes are an important varietal for many of France's most elegant white wines, and they are quickly beginning to spread around the New World, too, where wineries are discovering their unique qualities and unusual character. Viognier grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, due to the fact they are highly susceptible to mildew, but wineries persevere with them nonetheless, producing wines which are highly aromatic and have a great, fruit-forward character. Their delicate aroma suggests sweetness due to its flowery, sappy nature, but the wine itself generally very dry and crisp, and full of summery, light and refined qualities.