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Spirits
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Bottle: $32.62
12 bottles: $30.99
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
12 bottles: $16.52
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: $37.30
12 bottles: $31.56
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: $35.72 $37.60
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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: $39.79 $41.88
6 bottles: $36.00
We were inspired by the classic London dry gins that use a maceration process and a simple botanical blend. Our goal...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $36.56 $38.48
6 bottles: $34.40
A curious, unique gin with notes of sage, grilled Sicilian lemon, fenugreek and juniper. Sensual and alluring, the...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $42.00
12 bottles: $37.62
Rúgbraud is a traditional, Icelandic dark rye bread. Rather than baking in an oven, this bread is prepared in the...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $45.60
12 bottles: $41.04
This limited-edition “winter aquavit” is finished in former Bourbon and oloroso Sherry casks. The end result is...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $36.24
6 bottles: $25.92
Elderflower and black tea blend seamlessly with juniper berry and rosemary notes. - 2017 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $13.65 $14.37
12 bottles: $10.91
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
Bottle: $41.09
6 bottles: $40.30
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: $35.76
6 bottles: $30.72
Caorunn is more than a gin. It is a perfectly balanced, super-premium small batch Scottish Gin, Infused with...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $63.19
6 bottles: $60.00
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $90.79
6 bottles: $85.20
Compelling scents of cigar tobacco, dried herbs, dried flowers and toffee impress; flavors include oak, dates, prunes...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $33.24 $34.99
6 bottles: $32.40
• Fat, full-throated and round. • Big, funky, exotic fruits and white flowers flavors. • Robust alcoholic twang...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.20 $36.00
12 bottles: $30.78
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
12 bottles: $25.08
A compelling gin with a distinct nose featuring juniper, cardamom, chamomile, tarragon, dried dill and sandalwood. On...
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Albarossa Armagnac Gin Mourvedre

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.

Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.