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Appearance: Golden sunrise with intense oils. Nose: Red apples, fresh dry soil, breadcrust, green foliage, lavender,...
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A fine blend of grain (66%) and malt (34%) whiskey aged in first fill bourbon casks for three years, and polish...
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A wisp of smoke gives way to fresh citrus, cereal, vanilla, melon, and brown spice on the nose. Round and...
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Undoubtedly smoky, with notes of burnt pine, sweet cinnamon candies, toasted sage, and orange peel. Opens with...
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Bold and opulent, the nose of is driven by earl grey leaves, tree bark and savory berries. The palate is silky smooth...
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Blackberry and blueberry aromas with some violets. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine tannins and a juicy finish....
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The 2022 Fanucchi-Wood Road Zinfandel is nothing short of a blockbuster. Made from vines planted in 1890, this...
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Robust yet refined, with focused raspberry and boysenberry flavors that are accented by savory anise and green...
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Very dense and framed dark fruits of black cherries, cassis and violets followed by fruit cake and bitter chocolate...
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Dark ruby with hints of magenta in color. This Zinfandel block in the Pritchett Peaks Vineyard is a bright fruit...
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A glossy pot still character: rather than the usual fruity firmness, the recognisable pot still traits are shrouded...
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#10 Top 20, 2019. Walsh Whiskey has rarely released better whiskeys than those of 2019, which included two...
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Savory and rustic style with smoky, nutty aromas. Flavors of melon, orange, and clove spice.
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Delicate and complex with notes of white flowers, honeydew, pear, and vanilla. The palate is smooth and silky with...
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This sake is rich and floral with notes of rose, cherry, and almond. The palate is full and velvelty with deep and...
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Irish Whiskey Pinotage Sake Zinfandel
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.
Pinotage is the signature grape varietal of South Africa, and is the most widely grown grape in the country, as well as being common in several other countries around the world. It is a viticultural cross of two fine grape varietals, the Pinot Noir and the Cinsaut (known as Hermitage in South Africa, hence the portmanteau name), and is notable for the fact that it produces excellent and flavorful wines of a deep red color The flavors most commonly associated with Pinotage wines are generally smoky in nature, with notes ranging from dark bramble fruits, to plum, mulberry and earthy characteristics. However, it often also includes quite tropical flavors of stewed banana. The Pinotage varietal is a versatile one, and is often used for producing fortified and sparkling wines, as well as the more common still red wines.
The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.