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Christian Drouin VSOP Pale & Dry Calvados Pays dÕAuge 40% 700ml
$134.00
Double distilled, aged in small 225 litre former wine casks. Light amber colour. The nose offers a subtle blend of sweet cider, baked apples, gingerbread, vanilla and cinnamon hints evolving towards almond and bee wax fragrances On the palate this calvados is supple and generous with Tarte Tatin flavours and a fruity apple finish.
"Amber hue with copper highlights. Focused, inviting nose suggestive of ripe apple and tarte tatin. The palate reveals a crisp, focused and fruity Calvados showing lovely balance and persistence. Ideal as an introduction to the category" Comments by Gilbert & Gaillard
Awards:
2016 VSOP Awards Silver Medal, Concours Agricole de Paris, 2019 92/100 Excellent highly recommended, Ultimate spirits challenge, USA (2019) 93/100 Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017 (USA) Gold Medal concours de Paris 2017(France) Gold Medal 88/100 Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2016 Silver Medal, Concours Agricole Paris 2016 (France) 4.5 stars, Bevx.com, Sean Ludford (USA), Eeb 2016 Brotherhood trophy, Saint Hilaire du Harcouet's contest 2015 (France) 91/100, « Excellent, Highly Recommended, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2014 (USA) Silver Medal, I.W.S.C. London 2013 (UK) Silver Medal, San Francisco 2013 (USA) Silver Medal, IWSC London 2012 (UK) Silver Medal, San Francisco 2012 (USA)
Willett Family Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Pot Still Reserve 47% 750ml
$148.00
Willett Pot Still Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers 5YO White Oak 47% 750ml CARAFE.
Handcrafted Kentucky Straight Bourbon using time-honoured methods in the art of distillation and using only limestone spring water, carefully selected grains and secret strains of yeast. Aged in new white oak casks until fully mature and then bottled by hand in a beautiful pot still shaped bottle that is hand-numbered.
The nose is " vanilla lemon cake". The palate is a balance of caramel, vanilla, spices, and citrus. I'm not sure if they made the opulent bottle to match the Whiskey or vice versa. - Tasting notes courtesy of Bill Thomas, Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Rated 95.5/100 in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2017
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Roger Groult Calvados Pays D'Auge 8 years 41% 700ml
$151.00
Roger Groult Calvados are on the best tables in France and around the world.
Pays d'Auge is a sub region of Calvados, where the oldest orchards are found and double distillation under wood fire is compulsory. This region has the highest reputation for quality Calvados.
Roger Groult 8 Years Old Calvados is already showing aromas and flavours of stewed apple, honey, cinnamon, vanilla and has a silky texture.
This eight-year-old Calvados from Roger Groult expertly balances the freshness and fruitiness of youthful Eaux-de-vie with more mature cinnamon and vanilla flavours from the ageing process. This can be enjoyed with ice as an aperitif, at room temperature after dinner, or with the cheeseboard.
A good starting point for discovering Calvados, which would also pleased connoisseurs.
Christian Drouin X.O Calvados Pays dÕAuge 42% 700ml
$172.00
Golden colour. Double distilled, aged in small oak casks, this Calvados offers a harmonious nose mixing baked apples, almond and spice hints. The mouth is supple, soft and well developed. Fruity at first it evolves towards vanilla and woodier notes.
Awards:
XO Awards Score 90+, Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge, 2019 Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirit Competition (USA), 2019 Silver Medal, Concours Agricole de Paris, 2018, (France) Bronze Medal, Cambremer, 2018, (France) 5 stars, Bevx.com 2017 (USA) Silver Medal, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 (Hong Kong) Double Gold Medal, 10th annual judging of craft spirits by the American Distilling Institute 2016 (USA) Best of Category, 10th annual judging of craft spirits by the American Distilling Institute 2016 (USA) 98/100, « Extraordinary, ultimate recommendation", Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 (USA) Silver Medal, Vinalies Internationales 2015 Silver Gilt Medal, Vimoutiers 2015 (France) 94/100, « Excellent, Highly Recommended, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2015 (USA) Award of Excellence, Saint Hilaire du Harcouet's contest 2015 (France) Silver Medal San Fransisco World Spirits Competition 2014 (USA) 92/100 "Excellent, Highly Recommended", Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013 (USA) Gold Medal, I.W.S.C. London 2013 (UK) Silver Medal, Bruxelles 2013 (Belgium) 88/100, Guilde Gilbert & Gaillard 2014 (France) 92/100 Ultimate Spirits 2013 (USA) « Prix Vinalies » 2012 (France) Gold Medal, Vimoutiers 2012 (France)
Gelas Cordialor Liqueur d'Orange et Armagnac (Green orange skins) 700ml 35%
$105.00
This liquor is made from orange essence produced in the Caribbean. Hand-picked, still green, they are at their aromatic peak. The pulp is removed and the peels are left to dry in the tropical sun. Then, the peels will be macerated in Armagnac Gélas. This flavoured alcohol is then carefully distilled to obtain the extract of orange essence and is aged for many months in old oak casks.
Enjoy the Cordialor on its own, with ice, in a long drink or as a cocktail.
Mery Melrose VSOP Cognac Organic 40% 700ml
$119.00
Mery Melrose is a modern, organic farmer making stunning Cognac from his small vineyard in Grande Champagne.
The VSOP is a generous beauty, elegant with a winning character. This Cognac has spent at least four and a half years aging in a combination of new and used French oak casks.
EYE: burnished gold color hints at the lush aromas and flavors to come from this spirit.
NOSE: the longer aging is immediately evident with notes of cinnamon, vanilla, and honey, but the wood is balanced with a lively expression of fruit. The scent of dried apricots and figs mingles with rose petals and gigerbread.
PALATE: the first sip saturates the palate with a soft, silky robe of warm spices and tropical fruits, with notes of brown sugar and persimmon emerging with successive sips. The long, fruity finish ends with a gentle sweetness reminiscent of ripe grapes.
Pairing: with fois gras, duck or pigeon.
Vignerons Independants Concours: Gold Medal 2018
Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles: Gold Medal 2017
Pere Jules Calvados Pays D'Auge 3 years 42% 700ml
$123.00
After letting it age for 3 years in oak barrels, this Calvados still offers all of the vigor and freshness of a young spirit. Its green apple aromas are still very present and reveal all their flavor in your cocktails and sorbets. It’s an expression of pure apple!
Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais 2009 42% 700ml
$122.00
"Double distilled for optimal flavour and strength. Savoury with sweet notes of apple and pear."
Alcoholic Strength: 42% Content: 700ml Appellation: AOC Domfrontais Area of Origin: Calvados France Vintage: 2009Variety: 70% Apples, 30% Pears
Bertrand Eau de Vie de Poire William (Williams Pear) 42% 700ml
$143.00
Pears gorged on the sun and Bertrand's unique skill make this eau-de-vie which conjures up all the fruited, floral delicacy of Williams pears.
To express its full flavour, Bertrand Poire Williams should be served iced, couched in a crystal glass, its sides previously frosted with ice. It will then unveil its astonishing power.
Married in cocktails with other spirits or with straight fruit juices, this eau-de-vie will reveal to you new, mysterious flavours.
Tasting note:
The full aroma of fresh fruit explodes in the nose.
Very great aromatic power in the mouth.
Entirely melting, rounded and fresh. Exceptional harmony.
Paul Giraud Cognac Napoleon 15 years Grande Champagne 40% 700ml
$188.00
For the aging of Napoleon, we only use 25% new barrel. Certainly, the new barrel brings two essential things: the colour and the woody tannins. But the very delicate aromas of vine flowers (comparable to acacia or elderflower) cannot stand to be masked by an excess of tannin, thus the use of less new oak.
Further, we find a little acidity and freshness, as if we were crunching a grape during the grape harvest.
Napoleon is the olfactory memory of white wine from Ugni-blanc. This natural acidity of the varietal - which would not necessarily be a quality for a table wine - becomes an essential asset for Grande Champagne brandies. The aromatic freshness of the whole range is supported by this acidity. Sweet, honeyed, plummy, pruney fruit on the palate. Same elegance, but more richness and depth, and savoury woody character. Classic Grande Champagne with perfect balance between fruit and age.
Delord 1979 Armagnac-Tenareze 40% 700ml
$183.00
This vintage is a quite special incoming from the Tenareze region when most of the expressions we see in Australia are Bas Armagnac. With a soil that is more limestone and clay than the sandier soil of the other regions, generally, Tenareze distillate can be more powerful and benefit from longer ageing.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Fruits of kirsch, cherry plum-Mirabelle, almond and cherry stone.
Palate: Bitter orange, liquorice. Has a long, mellow finish.
Delord 1989 Bas Armagnac 40% 700ml
$151.00
A very aromatic nose with hints of dried fruit (almond, hazelnut), vanilla, cinnamon and oak. Soft tannins. Aromas of dried fruits and vanilla pleasantly lining the palate. Long finish with evolved wood notes.
Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac 1979 40% 700ml
$191.00
Comte de Lamaestre Bas-Armagnac 1979 40% 700ml:
Colour: Amber
Nose: Mature smelling- almost smells like a an old full-bodied red - with coriander and toffee and ginger spice.
Palate: Savory and dry on the palate and with grip and chewiness and savoury nutty flavours
Cellaring: Ready, but will Keep
Notes: An intriguing and complex Armagnac.
Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.Deep polished copper colour. Exudes sweet aromas of dates, toffee apple, vanilla, chocolate and nutmeg. The palate is full bodied, plush and round with medium dry flavours of dates, cocoa and soft spice perfectly counterpointed by drying and slightly grippy tannins. Dried apricot, nutmeg and clove aftertaste reverberates with surprising length, echoing back minutes after the final sip.
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Jean Fillioux Cognac 'Cep d'Or' XO Grande Champagne 1er Cru 13-15 years 40% 700ml
$178.00
A perfectly delicious Grande Champagne Cognac, vivacious aromas of spring flowers, lilac, jasmine. Then some notes of ripe fruit, banana, melon; dried fruit, raisins, walnut. A long finish with some spicy notes coming through, anise, caraway. Perfect for a party with your friends to go with some exotic and spicy cooking, Provençale, Italian, Chinese, Indian and Mexican cooking.
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Roger Groult Calvados Pays D'Auge 3 years 40% 700ml
$115.00
Roger Groult's 3-Year-Old Calvados is fresh and full of fruitiness. This allows the apples to shine through and works chilled on its own, with tonic or in a variety of cocktails.
Awarded World's Best Calvados at the World Drinks Awards 2014 and 2016.
Bertrand Eau de Vie de Kirsch (Cherry) 45% 700ml
$127.00
Kirsch, the most celebrated of our Alsace eaux-de-vie, is made from small, black cherries with large stones. Powerful, full-bodied aromas are achieved by double distilling the fruit. A long rest in cellars gives this eau-de-vie its full roundness and bouquet so curiously pervading, witnessing its trueness to tradition.
Serve chilled in a glass frosted with ice, Bertrand Kirsch will reveal the finesse and richness of its perfumes.
Tasting note:
Fruit, fruit and more fruit…Concentrated, round.
You have to wait several years to build a Kirsch like this!
Unprecedented - It has the scent of cherry flesh and juice, it's fresh and true emphasised by being slightly nutty.