'Spirits' (AKA 'hard liquor') is the term for all distilled alcohol - in fact, the name 'spirit' came from alchemists who believed the vapor of distillation was a 'spirit' of the original material. Technically 'spirits' and 'liqueurs' are different - spirits have no added sugar, while liqueurs do - but they tend to be lumped together. Virtually all known spirits were used as health tonics or elixirs at some point in history, but transmuted into good fun drinks over time. Many countries have their 'national' drink - gin, whisky, schnapps, grappa, ouzo, soju, vodka, rakia/rakija...there's quite a list. Experiments began with sugars and flavours - resulting in limoncello, cynar, Benedictine...that's an even longer list.
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Well-rounded in taste, a fragrant aroma and a hint of vanilla in the end are all characteristics that distinguish Luxardo Amaretto. Brilliantly suited to use in classic cocktails such as Amaretto Sour it can also be enjoyed neat or over ice as an after dinner drink.
$43.95
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Packed with Mascara cherries and hints of almond, butter and sweeties, this Italian liqueur comes wrapped in its unmistakable straw jacket.
$49.95
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The Aperitivo Cappelletti, endearingly known to locals as just “Specialino”, may be the oldest style of the classic red bitter still in production. Unlike its larger commercial rivals, Cappelletti is less sweet and has a wonderful drying finish.
This yields a Negroni or Spritz that is dry and refreshing in the finish. It is made just outside of Trento in Alto Adige by the Cappelletti family, who also produce a number of other exceptional aperitivi and Amari.
$35.95
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Bright yellow with glints of green in colour, it is sweet, soft and velvety on the palate.
Beltion Limoncello Mediterraneo is fantastic if drunk chilled, but is also great at room temperature mixed with tonic water or over ice cream or fruit salads.
$44.95
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Warm bright brownish color, rich and consistent in the glass, spicy with hints of cinnamom, cardamom and chinchona. Complex and wide in the palate, hot, bitter-sweet, with long finish.
$68.95
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This Aperitivo is very refreshing and you feel the citrus notes and pleasant fruitiness, with fine bubbles and special taste of the real Italian craft Spritz.
$19.95
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Malfy’s classic ‘dry’ style gin. The finest botanicals, hand-picked juniper and sun-ripened Italian lemons are blended together with water from the Piedmont region of to give that authentic taste
$62.95
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Fragolì is a sweet liqueur with whole wild strawberries. With its original and intense flavour, Fragolì is a liqueur that can be drunk but also eaten. Thanks to its versatility, it may be enjoyed any time of the day.
$49.95
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Tuaca is an enticing blend of Italian Brandy, Mediterranean Citrus and Vanilla Spice. It has a storied history with a recipe that remains much the same as when it helped fuel the Italian Renaissance.
$40.95
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Italicus is lightly citrusy on the nose with hints of rose and lavender. On the palate, fresh tones of ripe citrus fruits are balanced with a light bitter and floral spice before giving way to a complex and long lasting finish.
$84.50
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A very popular product used as a dessert wine or for cooking, perfect for milkshakes, pastries, egg-nogs and cakes.
$25.95
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Galliano Amaretto is a rich, well balanced almond liqueur. It is the perfect balance of almond and cherries, roasted cocoa beans & a hint of bourbon vanilla. Galliano Amaretto has a ‘luxurious, luscious’ taste. The viscosity is high which gives a ‘full mouth feel’.
$50.95
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