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$188.69
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$184.61
Soft, warming, and grain-forward on the nose; rolled oats, soft nougat, honeysuckle, orange liqueur, and milk...
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$40.79
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$40.00
Aromas of fully ripe dark fruit with a touch of vegetal and truffles. The fruit is rich and voluminous on the palate,...
700ml
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$35.33
$37.19
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$31.67
Bright citrus and rolled oats from the Irish whisky marries well with spicy rye, black pepper, and candied orange...
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$39.90
$42.00
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The characteristic sweet taste of bourbon intertwined with notes of freshly charred virgin oak pair beautifully with...
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$31.68
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$22.34
Excellent, Highly Recommended (Finalist) (Great Value)- 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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$45.61
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$41.53
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation (Finalist) - 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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$49.01
$51.59
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$45.11
With a liquid gold color in the glass, this whiskey displays smooth aromas of honey, oatmeal, green hops and...
750ml
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$40.80
$42.95
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$39.35
Laird’s Irish Whiskey is a blend of the finest grain whiskeys from across Ireland. Triple distilled in pot stills,...
750ml
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$38.08
$40.08
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$33.59
Lost Irish is an adventurous Irish Whiskey made from six worlds in three styles to embody the wandering Irish spirit.
750ml
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$23.89
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This red is appealing in its softness, despite a base of light tannins and bright acidity. Allows the cherry and...
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$26.90
The nose offers attractive aromas of juicy black fruits, spices and underbrush. The palate is refreshing and...
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$15.00
A saturated ruby, the 2022 Dolcetto D'Alba is rich with pressed purple flowers, boysenberry, and dark earth. Medium...
750ml
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$14.94
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$14.64
• 100% Dolcetto sourced from two hectares of 30-year-old vines in the Basarin cru of Neive.
• 250-300 meters...
750ml
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$13.87
With a violet and red fruit bouquet and almond hints, This wine is delicious on the palate. Soft and elegant tannins.
750ml
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$38.08
$40.08
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$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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$49.68
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McConnell’s Sherry Cask Finish is aged for 5 years in 1st fill select Bourbon barrels. It is then finished in the...
700ml
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$53.27
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Pours attractive gold, distinctive aromas of cherry blossom, new pencil shavings, vanillin, and powdered mace on the...
Dolcetto Irish Whiskey Robola Mencia
In Italian, Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' – a slightly misleading name, as the black grapes of this varietal have relatively little natural sugar and almost almost produce dry wines. However, the Dolcetto grapes are remarkably popular with those looking for a full, rounded and highly flavorful wine, and are grown extensively in their native Italy, and in many other countries around the world. Dolcetto varietal grapes tend to have quite a high level of tannin, due to their thick, black skins, and low acidity, resulting in interesting wines with a large feel in the mouth, despite being relatively light in body. They are most commonly associated with big, complex flavors such as liquorice and prunes, and are regularly described as having a finish similar to the flavor of bitter almonds.
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.
In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.
Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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