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Spirits
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $78.28
As part of the World Whiskey Societies' mission of creating the world's most elusive and sought after whiskies, we...
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750ml
Bottle: $32.67 $34.39
Appearance Deep, golden chestnut. Nose Leather and dried fruit with a slight hint of citrus and smoky oak. Palate...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $47.94
A simple and straightforward combination of lightly toasted oak, vanilla, a hint of caramel, and spice immediately...
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1.0Ltr
Bottle: $12.99
Orange peel, caramel and cinnamon honey on nose with vanilla bean and toasted coconut notes giving complexity.
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $416.21
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $1313.10
The 2019 La Faraona comes from the vineyard called El Ferro in the village of Corullón, 0.55 hectares on very steep...
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $1190.09
The pale and delicate 2020 La Faraona is the lowest in alcohol at 13.5% and is more reductive than its...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $121.32
Deep, bright-hued ruby. Powerful, spice-accented aromas of red berry liqueur, cherry pit, rose oil and incense, with...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $135.94
I always like to compare the 2018 Las Lamas with the Moncerbal (and the others!) from the same vintage, as they are...
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $126.95
The grapes used for the 2019 Las Lamas come from a selection of 1.75 hectares they own in the paraje in the village...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $114.95
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $132.95
The 2019 Moncerbal is a "vino de paraje," produced with grapes (mostly Mencía but also 4% white grapes) from...
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $151.85
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $150.77
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $55.37
The 2018 reds are one step above in finesse, elegance and freshness compared with the 2017s, and the 2018 Lalama is...
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $341.53
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $45.45
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $323.03

Bobal Bourbon Ice Wine Mencia

Bourbon has survived all manner of difficulties and restrictions to become one of the world’s best selling and most recognizable spirits. This unique and distinctly American whiskey came from humble origins, allowing poor farmers in the fields of Pennsylvania and Maryland to make a living from their crops. Prohibition, temperance movements and conflict continuously threatened to wipe Bourbon from existence, but today the drink is stronger than ever and has a global audience of millions. Over time, it has become more refined, and innovation and experimentation has set modern Bourbon apart from other whiskey styles.

Today, the Bourbon heartland and spiritual home is in Kentucky, where the whiskey producers of northern states traveled to seek a new home, free from oppressive tax regimes in the early days. It is now far from the rough and ready spirit of yesteryear, governed by strict rules and regulations to maintain standards and keep quality high. Modern Bourbon must be made from a mash which is no less than 51% and no more than 80% corn (the rest of the mash being made from rye, wheat or barley), giving it a distinctive sweetness, and it must be aged in charred, white oak casks with no other added ingredient but water.

The varied flavors of different Bourbons come about mainly from the different quantities of the permitted grains in the mash. A larger proportion of rye will produce a spicy, peppery whiskey, whereas more wheat will result in a smoother, more subtle drink. Ageing and water quality, as well as the expertise and vision of the craftsmen who distill it, will also make a difference, meaning there is much more to Bourbon than might first meet the eye.