This sun-dappled wine is loaded with aromas of baked apple, sweet spice from French oak and lemon zest. Broad and mouthfilling, the palate focuses on ample flavors of pear, dried yellow flowers and roasted honey, finishing with a clean slate of acidity.

Nose: Rich and inviting aromas of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak.

Taste: Smooth and velvety on the palate with flavors of sweet agave, honey, and butterscotch.

Palate: A well-balanced combination of oak and agave, with hints of cinnamon, chocolate, and a touch of smokiness.

Chalk soils have long been considered one of the key resources enabling the Champagne region to produce such intense and refined wines. Aiming to highlight this relationship, Andre Clouet have released a new wine in their range further dialling up the crisp and salty flavours so prevalent in wines from these chalk rich soils. As a 100% Chardonnay cuvee, this initial release of "Chalky" is entirely from the outstanding 2013 vintage, with vineyard sources one third from the southern slopes of the Montagne de Reims, and two thirds on the Cote de Blancs. After pressing, fermentation takes place in small stainless steel tanks before being aged for seven years in the bottle, disgorged early in 2021 with 6g/L dosage. Expect a lively, salty, mineral inflected wine that is a perfect aperitif or wine to drink alongside fresh oysters.

North America's first single malt whisky distillery. A single malt from this side of the sea, aged 10 years in oak barrels. The crystal clear water from Maclellan's Brook flows from the Mabou highlands located above Glenora distillery, giving Glen Breton its classic and pure taste. Produced by the traditional copper pot stills methods using only three ingredients: barley, yeast and water.

Tasting Notes: on the nose it is medium-bodied and pleasantly fiery, offering a tight combination of butterscotch, heather, honey and ground, with wood-infused undertones. finishes long and smooth.

"Slaty minerals, fruitiness, and floral hints on the nose suggest plenty of rye in this satisfying, complex dram. More mineral notes emerge on the crisp, sweet palate, along with citrus elements, burley tobacco, hints of wine, dark chocolate, mild vanilla, and subtle oak. A soft peppery spice bursts onto the mid-palate and throat. A bit austere but with toffee sweetness and mild fudge. Mouth-filling, though a bit dry." - Whisky Advocate

Aged in ex-bourbon casks and finished in new oak for a zesty character and complexity. Pale gold in colour; aromas of sweet barley, caramel and citrus; the palate is dry with citrus peel, lemon, crisp apple and vanilla spice followed by a lengthy finish that explodes with honey and sweet honey.

Maison Ferrand is one of the world's premier boutique producers of fine spirits. Founded in 1989 by Alexandre Gabriel, his mission was to preserve age-old spirit production methods, keeping the classic aromas and flavours of each spirit, yet with advanced innovation. The portfolio includes the lineup of Plantation Rum, Citadelle Gin, Ferrand Cognac, the Mathilde line of fruit infusion liqueurs and Curacao. Made with yuzu fruit, the whole fruit is placed in brandy for a week to steep. The drunken yuzu is then distilled in their copper stills. The next step is an infusion of more yuzu and other spices, using their centuries old recipes. The final result is a rich, round curacao that has a nose of spicy yuzu, tangerine, vanilla, marzipan and a delicate hint of flowers, pepper, mint and herbs. The palate follows with candied citrus fruits, tropical fruits, almonds, nutmeg and tea, and of course, more yuzu! This would make an amazing Mai Tai cocktail.

On the nose, vanilla and a burst of sweet ripe cassis. This is Changyu's proposition of a big wine from the Helan Mountain region of Ningxia. Opulent, luscious and of enormous character and body – this wine lifts you with its power. It conjures up a myriad of food pairing ideas, from a juicy steak, confit of duck or a rich ripe cheese. The wine is a statement for the region with its beauty, power of fruit, tannins, taste, style and a long finish. Yet, it also encompasses elements of elegance and finesse.

The jury is out on this wine from St. Emilion, whether to drink or hold. If you're looking for a Merlot dominant wine, look no further than this blend of 90% with added 10% Cabernet France for structure and concentration. As one would expect, it's soft and fleshy with plum and blackberry fruits, laced with clove, walnut, and black tea. This will still evolve over time but can be enjoyed now.

Jameson Irish Whiskey is a smooth, triple-distilled blend known for its approachable taste, balancing spicy, nutty, and sweet notes with hints of vanilla, honey, and fruit (pear, nectarine), finishing incredibly smoothly with mild woody undertones, making it great neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. Its characteristic lightness comes from combining pot still and grain whiskeys, triple distilled for exceptional smoothness. 

Macaloney's "The Peat Project - WA RW 46%" is a Canadian single malt whisky that is part of a single cask series, known for balancing intense peat smoke from Washington State with fruity notes derived from maturation in a Portuguese re-charred red wine (RW) barrique. The whisky has a substantial peat smoke content of 54 PPM (parts per million).

Kubota Junmai Daiginjo (720ml) is a premium, modern Japanese sake from Niigata known for its "tanrei-karakuchi" (crisp and dry) style. It features elegant aromas of pear, melon, and lily, with a silky,, balanced flavor profile that blends delicate sweetness with refreshing acidity. It is best served chilled for a clean finish.

Nose: The Mitre Mezcal Joven offers a vibrant and aromatic bouquet, with notes of smoky agave, roasted pineapple, and hints of earthy minerals.
Taste: On the palate, this mezcal reveals a harmonious blend of flavors. Rich and smoky, it showcases the essence of roasted agave, complemented by sweet undertones of caramelized pear and a touch of black pepper spice.
Palate: The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety, with a medium body that coats the palate. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering smokiness and a subtle sweetness.

The process for Nelson Brothers Reserve begins with selecting the finest aged bourbon barrels from the Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery inventory, creating the perfect foundation of flavor and fragrance. These exceptional barrels are expertly batched into a high-proof blend rich with rye, and infused with notes of dark cherry, caramel, and spice. The result is a premium, balanced bourbon that is sure to astonish and delight anyone who has the pleasure of tasting it.

"Yes, this is the brand founded by rock star Sammy Hagar, former front man for Van Halen. Stop rolling your eyes: This is a robust, addictive Tequila, especially recommended for those who love peaty Scotches. The spirit has a sweet scent of ripe oranges and vanilla, powerful butterscotch and honey flavors and a raucous smoky finish." - 94/100, Wine Enthusiast

The nose is fruity and offers a fine grain and a fine power. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of crushed red fruits as well as fine hints of violet and a discreet hint of cardamom and an imperceptible hint of grey pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good juiciness, an acidulous frame as well as a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy cassis and small notes of wild raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, liquorice stick and a subtle hint of caramelization. Tannins are well-built and racy.

This velvety spirit has some roasted apple and pear lurking beneath the cavalcade of spices that march on through the medium-long finish – nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and even some star anise make this bourbon a natural for a strong cocktail like an Old-Fashioned.

The Botanist is a gin of layered complexity, a progressive exploration of the botanical heritage of our isle of Islay. 22 hand-foraged local botanicals delicately augment nine berries, barks, seeds and peels during an achingly slow distillation. The first Islay dry gin is a rare expression of the heart and soul of our remote Scottish Island.

This gift pack features a 750ml bottle of Crystal Head Vodka accompanied by four mini shot glasses.

Crystal Head Vodka is meticulously crafted from Canadian corn sourced locally. Distilled four times to achieve a neutral grain spirit, it is then blended with pure water from Newfoundland, Canada. The vodka undergoes a rigorous filtration process, including seven filtrations, with three passes through layers of semi-precious crystals called Herkimer diamonds. The iconic skull-shaped bottle, produced in Europe, incorporates bits of crystal melted into the glass to ensure unparalleled clarity and aesthetic appeal.

Jane Anson 96 Points for Inside Bordeaux: "The 2016 Fleur Cardinale is a muscular, beautiful and profound wine full of olive tapendade, tar, smoked earth, and tons of liquorice, bitter chocolate shavings, cassis and blueberry fruits. Things close in to a slate textured finish that gives balance and makes your mouth water, and as things open you get clearer peony floral aromatics curling out of the glass. This was the point at which the Decoster family were really making me sit up and take notice of what was happening at Fleur Cardinale, and it is starting to sing as five years old." (11/2021)

Winemaker Notes Blend: 60% Cabernet, 32% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot

93 Points-James Suckling" The cassis, dried-cranberry and herbal nose has some real complexity. Very expressive on the palate with great balance of crisp acidity, tannins and lively fruit. A joyful wine!"

91 Points-Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Old Forester 1910 is a 93-proof (46.5% ABV) Kentucky Straight Bourbon, the final bottle in the Whiskey Row series. It is a double-barreled, "Old Fine Whisky" created by finishing mature bourbon in a heavily charred second barrel, offering a smooth, sweet, and creamy profile with notes of caramel, dark chocolate, and toasted oak.

Macaloney's Peat Project Islay Ex-Bourbon Cask (EBC) is a Canadian single malt whisky using traditional Islay peat for smoking and aged in bourbon casks, offering a unique "terroir" comparison by blending Scottish peat character (iodine, seaweed, tobacco) with Canadian craftsmanship (vanilla, fruit, honey from the bourbon cask), creating a smoky, maritime, yet sweet and complex dram balancing medicinal notes with classic bourbon sweetness, according to Macaloney’s Distillery and Strath Liquor Merchants.

Hirsch The Bivouac is a 100-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled-in-bond, that blends two different sourced bourbons from Bardstown, Kentucky. It features a primary blend of 3-year-old bourbon (74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley) and a smaller amount of a higher malted barley, 6-year-old bourbon (72% corn, 13% rye, 15% malted barley) for added complexity. The whiskey offers a balance of sweet and spicy notes, with flavor profiles often described as having hints of vanilla, caramel, oak, cinnamon, nuts, and dark chocolate.

Smokehead High Voltage Single Malt Whisky delivers an electrifying experience, immersing the senses in a whirlwind of intense peatiness and profound richness. With a bold rush of black smoke and creamy, nutty undertones, this expression culminates in a tangy sea salt finish that leaves a lasting impression. Reserved for the daring and unapologetically bold, Smokehead High Voltage is an explosion of flavor that defies convention and demands attention, regardless of others' opinions.

Powerful and rich-tasting, this wine from Joseph Wagner is velvety in texture and spicy in aroma. It drips with jammy, Port-like flavors that are backed by fine-grained tannins that tighten a bit on the finish for a good grip.