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WE 90–95
Distilled Spirits
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Rum
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90-95 points Wine Enthusiast: "A one- of-a-kind bouquet that includes aromas of cooked brown rice and broccoli, brown sugar, raw cane, brine, soy sauce and vanilla bean. The palate entry tastes of bittersweet sugar cane; at midpalate the taste becomes more sophisticated, silky, honey sweet and lightly spiced. Concludes nicely bittersweet, a bit cocoa-like, and beany (11/30/2005) Superb/Highly Recommended"
****Highly Recommended, F. Paul Pacult (Spirit Journal): "Straw yellow/pale gold color; some sediment seen under the examination lamp. Initial sniffs encounter generous, earthy/chalky aromas that are moderately sweet and spicy, almost akin to Christmas cake that includes nice things like dried fruit, ginger, brown sugar and cinnamon; following another seven minutes of air contact, the bouquet turns mildly grassy, caney, fruity and more intriguing as a result. Entry is plump, appealingly oily in texture and therefore substantial, and gently sweet; midpalate is multilayered, sweet but not overly so, and is keenly spicy, especially nut and vanilla. Concludes well on a measured note that elegantly combines sugar sweetness with acidity and oak. A worthy second generation (Mar 2012)"
From Trinidad. A "luxury" rum: from hand harvested cane, the first press cane juice, the small batch distillation in pot stills, and the French oak barrels that age it.
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$25.95
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Distilled Spirits
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Vodka
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Producer notes: "Tasmania, a pristine island that sits below the rugged coastline of Australia, north of Antarctica. It's an environmental wilderness famous for its clean air and natural beauty. It's also home to the mad Tasmanian Devil, a very aggressive and evil tempered creature which you would not want to hand feed. Hidden away in this sanctuary of wild forests and windswept hills is the aptly named Cape Grim. Scientists have proven the air here is the cleanest in the world. The wind blows the Antarctic rains uninhibited to the Cape. This is where we source our water. Each precious drop is so pure it is almost a sin to take it. Pure Distillery Company openly admit to stealing all that is natural and pure from Tasmania. We only use Tasmanian barley in our triple pot distilled and charcoal filtered process. The result is a velvety smooth yet distinctly clean tasting vodka. This is why 666 is known throughout the world as pure evil."
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$119.95
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Scotch
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$129.95
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Scotch
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$29.95
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Distilled Spirits
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Cognac
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A blend of eaux de vie coming from the different growth areas of Cognac. Subtle and elegant character. Notes of vanilla, vines, flower, spices and pepper. Traditional distillation method on the lees (natural sediments resulting from the wine fermentation) allows the Cognac to develop richer aromatic notes. The Fussigny historic cellar located by the bank of the Charentes River, makes for perfect humidity and is ideal for revealing all the aromas of the Cognac. It also allows more alcohol than water to evaporate and creates a rounder, more subtle cognac. Ageing takes place in certified Limousin and Tronçais oak barrels.
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$49.95
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Cognac
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A soft buttery style with a rounded smoky character and an elegantly textured mouthfeel. Leaning towards an after-dinner style or with lighter cigars.
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$95.95
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Scotch
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Producer notes: "A fine selection of 4 Single Sherry Butts married together to give you a whisky of superb balance and character. All 4 casks were specially selected from A.D. Rattray stock for their outstanding quality and depth. Auchentoshan 1991, Balblair 1990, Benriach 1989 and Bowmore 1991."
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$129.95
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Distilled Spirits
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Scotch
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$21.95
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Distilled Spirits
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Other
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From the same recipe since 1846, Aalborg Taffel Akvavit has a pure caraway bouquet which is only supported by a slight hint of orange. It is a crystal clear aquavit full of character and is best enjoyed chilled with herring and other good food. Awarded best aquavit in the world at the 2002 International Wine and Spirit Competition. 45% alcohol/volume.
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$73.95
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WE 90–95
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Scotch
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This 16 year old Aberlour has been matured in two cask types, traditional oak casks and the finest of sherry casks. Color: Rich golden amber. Nose: Rich, dry scented floral and sweet raisin aromas with a spicy nuttiness. Palate: Smooth, full, sweet floral and spicy flavors with a soft plum fruitiness and gentle oakiness. Finish: Long, warm spicy fruitiness.
90-95 points Superb/Highly Recommended Wine Enthusiast: "The bouquet is austere and leathery with curious aromas of beeswax, vegetable oil and oaky resin. Palate entry is focused on the resin; midpalate is splendidly multilayered and offers elements of black pepper, dried orange blossom, honeysuckle, dried fruit, sage, fennel and confections. Aftertaste is deep and unabashedly sweet and honeyed. (12/15/09)"
Michael Jackson (Malt Whisky Companion): "Lovers of the richer style of Speyside malt rightly regard Aberlour as being in the top echelon."
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$69.95
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WE 96–100
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Scotch
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Matured exclusively in Spanish oak Oloroso Sherry butts, the rarest and most precious casks used for maturation and bottled at cask strength, a'bunadh possesses an unrivaled aromatic intensity. A richer mouth-feel and flavor complexity is achieved by bottling without the use of modern day chill-filtering methods. Nose: Full flavors, slightly smoky with red apples and a fine sherry character. Taste: Intense fruity flavors. Buttery and creamy with a syrupy fruit sweetness. Soft on the palate with a rich chocolate orange-like note. Finish: Long mouth warming feeling and mellowness. Slightly peaty with a honey and spicy aftertaste.
96-100 points Classic/Highest Recommendation Wine Enthusiast: "Intriguing and challenging bouquet of aromas of roasted nuts, old leather, black pepper, old oak and dried fruit. Palate entry is aggressive in spirit, but sweet and pruny; midpalate is drier and features tastes of leather and grain. Aftertaste teems with oak resin, hard cheese (meaning, rancio), candied nuts, candied fruit and dark honey. Add mineral water. (12/15/09)"
Wine Spectator: "Fruity. Brave the cask-strength heat and be rewarded by a malt that's welcoming and complex. Sherry and cherry dominate at first, but a cereal-granola-honey quality and a licorice note flirt from behind the curtain. The essential candy element returns on the finish. (2/28/11)"
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$56.95
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Scotch
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Appearance: Amber gold with ruby highlights. Taste: Good sherried body with fruity aromas. Nose: Very soft and rounded with fruity notes (red apple). Finish: Warming, powerful with some smoky notes and a gentle pepperiness.
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$41.95
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WE 90–95
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Scotch
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90-95 points Superb/Highly Recommended Wine Enthusiast: "[$40 list] Nosing passes find delicious aromas of roasted chestnuts, nectarines, apricots, banana, traces of jasmine, unbaked bread dough and yeast, and light honey. Palate entry is assertive and caramel sweet; midpalate is more integrated as layers of sweet grain and toffee intermingle with dried fruits (prunes), oaky spice and marzipan. Concludes sweet, oaky and a touch Sherried. Best Buy. (12/15/09)"
Michael Jackson's Malt Whisky Companion: "Vatting of first-fill sherry and unspecified refill casks. Colour: Bronze. Nose: Earthy, fruity. Pears. Apples. Tarte tatin. Body: Medium, firm. Palate: Melty pastry. Caramel sauce. Custard (in this instance, let's call it crème anglaise). Leaves of garden mint. Finish: More of the mint. Now it has become spearmint."
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$85.95
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Scotch
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This rich, spicy 18 year old from Aberlour was only released for general consumption in 2008; prior to this it had only been produced for the French market. Nose: Creamy, like melted vanilla ice-cream. Fruity and honeyed. Palate: Fresh juicy apples and oranges before sherry kicks in with supple sultanas and vanilla. Finish: Intricate with chocolate raisins and oily caramel notes.
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$16.95
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Distilled Spirits
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Vodka
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****Highly Recommended, F. Paul Pacult (Spirit Journal): "The nose leaps from the sampling glass right from the pour in sweet/sour waves of ripe orange (actually, to me, more like clementine orange than mandarin) and orange hard candy; the second and third nosing passes offer little in the way of derivation from the inital impression; the fourth and last whiff shows authentic staying power as the orange perfume is every bit as vivid and alluring as in the very first inhalation; it's a lovely bouquet. The mouth presence remains true to the cracking good bouquet as both the palate entry and the midpalate burst with ripe, sweet, juicy orange flavor. The finish is long, citrusy acidic, and pleasing on all counts; easily the equal of rival Stolichnaya Ohranj though as is Absolut's thumprint trait, Mandarin is lighter than the beefier Ohranj; both are terrific products and make outstanding mixers."
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$28.95
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Distilled Spirits
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Vodka
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****Highly Recommended, F. Paul Pacult (Spirit Journal): "The nose leaps from the sampling glass right from the pour in sweet/sour waves of ripe orange (actually, to me, more like clementine orange than mandarin) and orange hard candy; the second and third nosing passes offer little in the way of derivation from the inital impression; the fourth and last whiff shows authentic staying power as the orange perfume is every bit as vivid and alluring as in the very first inhalation; it's a lovely bouquet. The mouth presence remains true to the cracking good bouquet as both the palate entry and the midpalate burst with ripe, sweet, juicy orange flavor. The finish is long, citrusy acidic, and pleasing on all counts; easily the equal of rival Stolichnaya Ohranj though as is Absolut's thumprint trait, Mandarin is lighter than the beefier Ohranj; both are terrific products and make outstanding mixers."
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$19.95
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TP 95
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Vodka
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95 points The Tasting Panel. This luxury Mediterranean vodka from Croatia is USDA Organic Certified and Kosher Certified. Distilled 3 times then filtered 5 times through charcoal, marble, silver, gold and platinum.
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$37.95
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Distilled Spirits
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Liqueur
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Born from the steam distillation in small pot stills of approximately 70 herbs and valuable spices from Europe, Central America and the Orient. A perfectly natural product, it obtains its typical yellow color from the saffron added to the alcoholic infusion; then a long fermentation in oak vats concurs to the perfect balance of the aromas and contributes to the characteristic fine, smooth and soft taste. Excellent after a meal, it expresses its versatility in the most varied manners hence assuring an indisputable satisfaction whether sipping it dry, with ice or iced. Both the taste and the warm solar colour become the inseparable companions of long-drinks and cocktails, but it is also added to ice cream, fruit salad and as ingredient in cake preparations.
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$7.95
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Brandy
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Alfonso I Spanish brandy is blended and matured in the Sherry producing town of Jerez de la Frontera. It has been matured in old Sherry casks in the traditional solera ageing system, which gives this brandy an exceptionally smooth mellow richness.
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Distilled Spirits
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Vodka
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$41.95
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Distilled Spirits
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Scotch
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Producer notes: "Knockdhu Distillery, established in 1894 and one of the smallest and most enchanting in the Scottish Highlands, is renowned the world over by malt enthusiasts for producing a Single Malt that makes every day a special occasion. The Knockdhu Distillery nestles under the mysterious Knock Hill, known to locals by its Gaelic name of anCnoc. Curiously, the Single Malt produced from the Knockdhu Distillery is not named after the Distillery. It is proudly named after the anCnoc, which provides the source of the pure crystal spring water that is an essential element of anCnoc Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Nose: Soft, very aromatic with a hint of honey and lemon in the foreground.
Colour: Amber with a slight yellow hue.
Taste: Sweet to start with an appetising fruitiness and a long smooth finish. A malt for every occasion."
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$69.95
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Distilled Spirits
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$47.95
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WE 98
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Bourbon
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98 points Wine Enthusiast: "A beautiful, mouthwatering newcomer to the whiskey scene. Named for the 'angel's share,' the portion that evaporates from the barrel during the aging process, this golden amber spirit is finished in Port barrels, which explains those juicy red-fruit notes that slide into the long finish. Look for orange peel, vanilla and roasted nut flavors, too. abv: 43.3%. (Jul 2012)"
Named after the 'angel’s share' (the portion of the spirit that evaporates during aging), Angel’s Envy was created by Lincoln Henderson, developer of Gentleman Jack and Woodford Reserve. His new project is aged 4-6 years, made up of 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malt and is aged in air-dried Bluegrass Cooperage barrels and finished in ruby port barrels. It’s a very subtle bourbon, with a nose of vanilla and toasted nuts. A hint of maple in the flavor and a smooth finish that lasts.
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Distilled Spirits
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Liqueur
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****Highly Recommended, F.Pault Pacult (Spirit Journal): "The neon orange color is very pretty and ideally pure. Right out of the box the orange/tangerine/rhubarb aroma seduces the olfactory sense; more air contact stimulates the herbal/botanical aspects as the bouquet turns garden fresh, viny, grassy, and citrusy; this is a sophisticated and gently aroma that I could sniff all day long. The palate entry is guardedly sweet and delightfully citrusy/fruity; the midpalate phase offers just enough herbal bitterness to balance the sweetness. Ends up refreshing, orangey sweet/ripe, and delectably herbal. A supremely mixable elixir (club soda, sparkling wine) that , if there is any justice, should become a favored pre-dinner quaff in aware US households and restaurants."
Wine & Spirits: "The aperitivo Italiano trumpets its poco alcolico (only 11% abv) right on its front label. It's often referred to by bartenders as 'Campari Lite' and, in fact, is now owned by Italy's Gruppo Campari. (Fall 2010)"
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$99.95
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Distilled Spirits
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Rum
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****Highly Recommended, F.Paul Pacult (Spirit Journal): "The lovely appearance sports a coppery/tawny hue and perfect purity. The alluring aroma is floral, as in dried violets, in the initial passes, then it turns bean-like and pleasantly nutty after five minutes; additional aeration unearths nothing more in the bouquet's development. The palate entry is acutely astringent; at the midpalate point a flavor character of baked nuts comes on strongly in bitter tastes of oak and molasses. The aftertaste is long, desert dry, sugary, and sap-like. What I appreciated most about this grey-beard rum is its stateliness and its poise. Also considering its age, it was not overly woody as many very old rums happen to be; delicious in an old-guard style."
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