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Spirits
750ml
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This bouncy, astringent gin is infused with sencha tea, but doesn’t really taste like it. Instead, the flavor...
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Excellent, Highly Recommended (Tried and True Award) (Great Value) (Finalist) - 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.85 $32.47
12 bottles: $26.97
Excellent, Highly Recommended (Tried and True Award) (Great Value) (Finalist) - 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $28.25 $29.74
12 bottles: $19.03
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Clear color. Aromas of lemon peel, juniper, orris root, earl grey tea, and spearmint with a supple, vibrant,...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $17.79 $18.73
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Clear color. Aromas of lemon peel, juniper, orris root, earl grey tea, and spearmint with a supple, vibrant,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $28.96 $30.48
12 bottles: $23.71
An old-school London Dry style gin recently re-introduced to the States, look for a classic juniper-pine aroma and a...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.42 $36.23
6 bottles: $32.63
The nose is very mild, but predominantly juniper forward. Quiet and rather straightforward overall. The palate is...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.43 $36.24
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Elderflower and black tea blend seamlessly with juniper berry and rosemary notes. - 2017 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $47.09
6 bottles: $46.30
The 55% abv blue label is one of the strongest and most expensive gins on the market. Look for the trademark faint...
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Spirits
700ml
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At 46% alcohol by volume, the saffron-spiked red label version is strong (but not as strong as the overproof blue...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $42.64 $44.88
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Nutmeg and cinnamon play special guests in this take on LDG. While noticeably sweeter than a classic style, the...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $44.16 $46.48
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Assertive and floral with wisps of tangerine, white pepper, licorice, and roasted thyme. The palate steers more...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $33.40
6 bottles: $26.00
Perfectly balanced and classic nose with bright citrus, black tea, green peppercorn, and orange blossom. With good...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $25.94 $27.59
A welcoming clean nose featuring cooling cucumber, freshly sliced watermelon and a whispering of refreshing mint. The...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $23.94
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Classic juniper and citrus aromas lead to a bright palate with hints of eucalyptus and star anise. There's a hint of...
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Spirits
750ml
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At a higher proof than our standard London Dry, the higher alcohol content allows the botanicals to further release,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $26.94 $27.59
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Bright and punchy aromas show notes of citrus, peppermint, and lavender. In the mouth the texture is smooth with...
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Spirits
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Bottle: $25.66 $27.59
Delicate, yet stunningly pink in the glass, with heady aromas of juniper, anise, grapefruit peel, rose petal, and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $26.21 $27.59
Notable for its pale lilac hue and violet pastilles aroma, this limited release gin offers candied violets and a...
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Furmint Gin Robola Austria England Greece Japan

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
What is Retsina?

Archaeological evidence suggests that grapevines have been grown and cultivated in what is today modern Austria for over four thousand years, making it one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world. Over the centuries, relatively little has changed in Austrian wine, with the dominant grape varietals continuing to be Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir and others. Austria is renowned for producing excellent and characterful dry white wines, although in the eastern part of the country, many wineries specialist in sweeter white wines made in a similar style to those of neighboring Hungary. Today, Austria has over fifty thousand hectares under vine, split over four key wine regions. The domestic wine industry remains strong, with Austrians drinking their local produce outside in the summer, and people around the world are beginning to once more rediscover this fascinating and ancient wine culture.

As one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world, Greece has millenia of experience and expertise when it comes to viticulture, and has developed a set of flavors and characteristics which are found nowhere else on earth. The ancient Greeks revered and deified wine, and were the first true innovators in the history of wine, adding everything from seawater to honey and spices in order to find exciting new taste combinations and aromas. Today, Greek wines are just as varied, although far more refined and sophisticated than their ancient counterparts. The practice of enhancing Greek wines with aromatic substances never left the country, though, as can be seen in the popular Retsina wines, which use pine resin to provide their unique taste and aroma combinations. There is far more to Greek wine than merely Retsina, however, and the vast variety on offer is a testament to the expertise of Greek wineries making the most of the wonderful climate, terrain and grape varietals they work with.

All over Japan, farmers and wine producers take the production of alcoholic beverages including plum wine and sake very seriously. It is an industry which dates back well over a thousand years, and is held in high esteem in this far east country, where plum wines and sake often accompany meals and are used for ceremonial purposes. Whilst plum wine is produced in a relatively similar way to grape based wines, sake requires a complex process more akin to the brewing of beer, except using a rice mash instead of other grains. The rising popularity of both of these drinks in the west has seen the drinks industry in Japan increase dramatically over recent years, and both quality and quantity has risen alongside demand, and is expected to rise further.