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Rated 94 - A newcomer to the marketplace, this velvety, blended Irish whiskey offers sweet, malty flavors that...
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Rated 94 - A newcomer to the marketplace, this velvety, blended Irish whiskey offers sweet, malty flavors that...
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Rated 92 - TOP 100 SPIRITS 2019. This easy-drinking whiskey has a straw hue, mild vanilla aroma and feather-light...
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Rated 91 - Inviting aromas of roasted grains, wildflower honey, apple pastry, and lemon tart introduce this classic...
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Bottle: $20.56 $21.64
Rated 91 - Inviting aromas of roasted grains, wildflower honey, apple pastry, and lemon tart introduce this classic...
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750ml
Bottle: $39.89 $41.99
12 bottles: $27.35
Rated 91 - Inviting aromas of roasted grains, wildflower honey, apple pastry, and lemon tart introduce this classic...
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Spirits
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Bottle: $60.87 $64.07
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Rated 92 - Rich aromas of toasted marcona almonds, saltine crackers, and hay are earthy, savory and ethereal. Equally...
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Rated 92 - Pours an inviting amber color and shows complex aromas of preserved lemon, toasted grains, dried peach,...
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Rated 96 - Blanched nuts, clover honey, and hay are delicate and mellow aromas. The palate erupts with baking spice...
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Bottle: $286.13 $301.19
Rated 96 - Bushmills' sumptuous magnum opus spins aromas of sultana, brown sugar, walnut oil, date slice,...
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Rated 96 - This elegant, super-soft sipper is a blend of grain whiskey and malt whiskey that was finished in oloroso...
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Rated 96 - This elegant, super-soft sipper is a blend of grain whiskey and malt whiskey that was finished in oloroso...
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Bottle: $37.20
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The closest you can get to the Bushmills that would've sat behind the bar at the Shelby's legendary Small Heath pub.
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Spirits
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Rated 90 - A brilliant copper color, this medium-bodied spirit is creamy and lush, with flavors of dried peach, date,...
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750ml
Bottle: $60.03 $63.19
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750ml
Bottle: $90.79
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Rated 96 - Compelling scents of cigar tobacco, dried herbs, dried flowers and toffee impress; flavors include oak,...
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• Fat, full-throated and round. • Big, funky, exotic fruits and white flowers flavors. • Robust alcoholic twang...
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Rated 94 - Aged 15 years and distilled from mostly the hybrid Baco grape, Château de Briat Hors d’Age is big,...
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Bottle: $135.95
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Deep brown with a green ring. Highly expressive and mild nose with notes of candied walnut, oak, vanilla, dried fig...
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Armagnac Irish Whiskey Spirit

Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.

Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.

Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.

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.