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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $35.33 $37.19
6 bottles: $31.67
Bright citrus and rolled oats from the Irish whisky marries well with spicy rye, black pepper, and candied orange...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $39.90 $42.00
6 bottles: $36.47
The characteristic sweet taste of bourbon intertwined with notes of freshly charred virgin oak pair beautifully with...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.10 $31.68
12 bottles: $22.34
Excellent, Highly Recommended (Finalist) (Great Value)- 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $45.61
6 bottles: $41.53
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation (Finalist) - 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.43 $36.24
6 bottles: $28.80
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $49.01 $51.59
6 bottles: $45.11
With a liquid gold color in the glass, this whiskey displays smooth aromas of honey, oatmeal, green hops and...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $21.00
12 bottles: $20.58
For hundreds of years now, Grüner Silvaner has called Rheinhessen home. And of course this spicy and nimble wine is...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.50
12 bottles: $16.63
For hundreds of years now, Grüner Silvaner has called Rheinhessen home. And of course this spicy and nimble wine is...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.90 $20.00
Yellow with green hues; very bright. Intensely aromatic, with citrus notes of orange zest together set against a...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.94 $20.00
Floral, honeyed, creamy nose with hints of saltiness. Succulent on the palate, full of energy, juicy and lemon, green...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $40.80 $42.95
6 bottles: $39.35
Laird’s Irish Whiskey is a blend of the finest grain whiskeys from across Ireland. Triple distilled in pot stills,...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.30
12 bottles: $14.01
Aromas of grapefruit with a delicate floral overtone, the palate is lively and refreshing with generous white peach...
White
750ml
Bottle: $14.73
12 bottles: $13.99
Solas Albarino has aromas of tropical fruit and citrus with delicate floral and mineral overtones. The palate is...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $16.56 $18.40
Straw yellow with greenish hues, the Lícia Albariño has strong varietal characteristics with hints of grapefruit,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $38.08 $40.08
6 bottles: $33.59
Lost Irish is an adventurous Irish Whiskey made from six worlds in three styles to embody the wandering Irish spirit.
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $19.93
12 bottles: $19.53
Expressive honeyed and rich nose with grassy notes. Mineral, stone and flinty flavours with excellent depth and crisp...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.91
12 bottles: $17.55
This elegant white has aromas of white peach and lemon peel with a mineral-driven saline finish. The long finish...
White
750ml
Bottle: $17.91
12 bottles: $13.99
The Martin Codax Rias Baixas Albarino is delicate and medium-bodied with a crisp, dry finish.On the palate, flavors...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $38.08 $40.08
12 bottles: $31.92
Smooth aromas of vanilla, orange peel, and gingerbread are distinguished on the nose. Soft and elegant on the palate...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $47.20 $49.68
6 bottles: $38.40
McConnell’s Sherry Cask Finish is aged for 5 years in 1st fill select Bourbon barrels. It is then finished in the...
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Albarino Irish Whiskey Mencia Sylvaner

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.

The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.

However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.

Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.