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Spirits
750ml
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This extension to the Bernheim brand means you can now enjoy a premium Wheat Whiskey at full barrel proof. Like the...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $16.85 $17.50
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A super-fresh riesling with lightly spicy edges to the lemon and sliced-pear fruit. There’s green apple on the...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $20.40
12 bottles: $19.38
The 2023 Riesling is positively loaded with flavor. Taut, complex and fine, despite its power, this is a spicy, lean,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $21.60
6 bottles: $20.40
Color: Golden Amber. Nose: Ripe, fresh apples. Body: Succulent apple flavors combine for a savory, smooth experience....
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $21.60
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Color: Golden-Reddish Amber. Nose: Delightful, dark fruit. Body: Traditional caramel and vanilla notes combine with...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $18.24 $19.20
6 bottles: $18.00
With hints of freshly ground coffee beans, caramel, and toasted spices, Bird Dog Black Espresso Whiskey is perfectly...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $21.60
6 bottles: $20.40
Color: Golden Amber. Nose: Sweet blackberries and warm bourbon. Body: Sleek and smooth blackberry sweetness upfront...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $26.22 $27.60
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $21.60
6 bottles: $20.40
Amber color. Confected aromas of caramel corn and chocolate frosting with a supple, bright, sweet light body and an...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $18.24 $19.20
6 bottles: $18.00
Gold color. Aromas and flavors of cinnamon teddy grahams, gingersnap cookies, and toasted hazelnut with a velvety,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $21.60
6 bottles: $20.40
Color: Golden-reddish amber Nose: Honey with hints of wood char. Body: Sweet honey flavor with light spice. Finish: A...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $18.24 $19.20
6 bottles: $18.00
Color: Golden amber. Nose: Sweet yet spicy undertones lead to a full aroma of warm bourbon. Body: Full of red-hot...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $21.60
6 bottles: $20.40
Amber color. Aromas of beeswax and chamomile with a glycerous, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $21.60
6 bottles: $20.40
Color: Golden Amber. Nose: Rich scents of maple syrup. Body: A luscious combination of butterscotch, brown sugar,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $18.24 $19.20
6 bottles: $18.00
Offering a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, Bird Dog Mesquite Brown Sugar Whiskey has a sweet and smoky aroma...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $21.60
6 bottles: $20.40
Color: Golden amber. Nose: Fragrant peaches upfront. Body: Savory peach flavors, immediately followed by vanilla and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $21.60
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Gold color. Aromas of roasted peanuts, toasted coconut, corn fritters, and reese’s pieces with a round, lively,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $19.20
6 bottles: $18.00
Color: Golden amber. Nose: Inviting flavors of pecans and brown sugar. Body: A melting richness exists throughout...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $18.24 $19.20
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Bird Dog S’mores Whiskey has a perfect blend of chocolate, graham cracker, and marshmallow flavors – just like...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $20.52 $21.60
6 bottles: $20.40
Gold color. Aromas of toasted banana muffin, hints of sweet apple compote, toffee, and strawberry preserves with a...
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American Whiskey Armagnac Mencia Riesling

The United States of America is a country of great cultural diversity, influenced by migrating nations from across the world. As such, its whiskey industry is a fascinating and complex one, which represents the range of regional differences found there.

The Irish were the original pioneers of American whiskey, and when they emigrated in their thousands from the old country, they brought their skills, knowledge and distillation techniques with them, to give them something to remind each other of home in the New World. This is why American whiskey goes by the Irish spelling, with the additional ‘e’, and why many traditional American whiskies closely resemble the original Irish style.

Today, there are several different types of American whiskey, and the styles and production techniques are now set out in US federal law, cementing a set of characteristics and production methods to preserve and protect the industry.

Corn whiskey, which is made from a minimum 80% corn in the mash and aged for a short period, is probably the most historic of the American whiskey styles, but others like rye whiskey, which is made from a minimum of 51% rye and aged in charred barrels, are growing in popularity among a new generation of drinkers looking for something unique, interesting and independently produced. Alongside these styles, we find Tennessee whiskey, which uses maple charcoal for sweeter notes, the softer wheat whiskies, the world-dominating Bourbon whiskies, and others which are peculiar to specific states and regions.

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.

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.