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Spirits
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Caorunn is more than a gin. It is a perfectly balanced, super-premium small batch Scottish Gin, Infused with...
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It is red in color and has bold inviting aromas of cherries and spices that explode from the glass to offer a fine,...
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750ml
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Full bodied red wine, deep colour with raspberry scent.
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.20 $36.00
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This seasonal gin affords us the time to reflect on our history while celebrating the seeds we’ve planted and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $27.36 $28.80
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A compelling gin with a distinct nose featuring juniper, cardamom, chamomile, tarragon, dried dill and sandalwood. On...
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Spirits
750ml
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Aroma Soft pine, bay leaf, and fresh cracked pepper up front, highlighted with a light array of berry compote, sweet...
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750ml
Bottle: $22.44
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Violet and lavender florals give way to sugar-dusted blackberries and spice as the 2021 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.90 $21.92
COLOR: Deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. NOSE: The bouquet on the nose is intense,...
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750ml
Bottle: $28.94
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The Ciro 906 bottling is only produced in the best, cooler vintages. 906 is the number of this parcel on the official...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $35.80 $37.68
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Green melon, lemon peel, and wild herbs are elegantly displayed in this smooth gin. The palate is refreshing and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $35.80 $37.68
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Citadelle Jardin d’Été is delicate and fresh. It opens with bright notes of lemon, yuzu and orange. The roundness...
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750ml
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Chamomile traces complement sweet flowers and crushed yellow apples as the 2022 Fiano di Avellino opens in the glass....
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $44.40
6 bottles: $36.00
Formulated to celebrate Mexico’s abundant flora and the traditional curandera ceremonies they are used in....
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $42.18 $44.40
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Formulated to encapsulate a sunny Mexican afternoon; Golden hour with friends, where the evening’s unwritten...
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Clear color. Aromas of bay leaf, lavender, sage, and grapefruit with a round, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and...
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Spirits
750ml
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A lovingly handcrafted recipe of fourteen botanicals. Includes Juniper Berry and citrus peel, but turns the corner...
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750ml
Bottle: $10.80 $12.00
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Cora is an exciting proprietary label made for David Bowler Wine with fruit sourced from vineyards in the Abruzzo...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $31.58 $33.24
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Delicate and silky, Farmer’s American Gin is marked with a distinct minerality, lifted by popping notes of...
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Fiano Gin Japanese Whiskey Montepulciano 750ml

Whisky might not be the first thing that springs to mind when we think of Japanese fine produce, but over the past one hundred years, this fascinating and multi-faceted country has diligently forged a unique whisky identity which is growing in popularity, and which is entirely its own.

The story of Japanese whisky begins in 1918, when Masataka Taketsuru was sent to Scotland to undertake a tour of single malt distilleries in the Highlands, and bring home a knowledge of whisky and distillation skills. He returned full of inspiration, helped no doubt by his new Scottish wife, and alongside his friend, Shinjiro Torii, set up what would become a successful whisky industry.

Today, the Japanese whisky industry is spread over a relatively small handful of distilleries, which continue to use Scottish techniques and recipes, but with a hefty dose of distinctly Japanese experimentalism. This is displayed most obviously in the barrelling techniques the Japanese use - to create a distinctly Oriental set of tasting notes, native Japanese oakwood casks are used for ageing, alongside casks taken from plum wine producers, which impart a beautiful set of floral flavors to the whisky.

While some distilleries produce some excellent single malts, the majority of Japanese whiskies are blended, which reveals a unique set of flavors and aromas ranging from honeysuckle and orange blossom, to toffee and acetone.

Montepulciano grapes are one of the most widely cultivated varietals in Italy, with vines growing in twenty of Italy's ninety five provinces. This varietal is renowned for producing high yields, making it popular with vintners looking for a relatively easy varietal to grow. Whilst the grapes tend to have a low skin to juice ratio, the skins themselves are remarkably high in tannins with a lot of pigmentation, which means they often produce rather well bodied wines with a beautiful deep, dark color The wines of Montepulciano grapes are most commonly associated with soft, rounded characteristics, with plenty of juicy, plummy flavors The wines are known for being very smooth and drinkable, and easy to match with a wide range of foods.