'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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Reid + Reid Dry Vermouth features 13 botanicals including; wormwood, coriander, manuka, kawakawa, horopito, orange, lemon thyme, cassia, juniper, nutmeg, fennel, angelica root and liquorice root.
$37.95
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This is a traditional vermouth recommended for mixing in old-fashioned and modern drinks. Not containing juniper, angelica and other classic spices of gin, it combines very well with a classic London Dry Gin. It works in great harmony with bourbon or rye whiskey giving sweet, warm and herbaceous tones: and also with brandy, since this is also wine-based, or with herbaceous liqueurs, and finally with traditional amaro liqueurs.
$52.95
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An aperitif with a delicious freshness and great aromatic finesse. Light aromas of berries, orange blossom and grapefruit.
$39.95
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For over 170 years, Dubonnet Rouge Grand Aperitif de France has been celebrated around the world as an authority on the aperitif tradition. Crafted from a proprietary blend of red wine, herbs and spices.
$32.95
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Queen of vermouth. Known in the past as Bianchissimo - meaning ‘whitest’, lips have come to recognise the soft vanilla notes. With multiple awards since 1910, Pessione’s fair lady has become a name held in the highest regard.
$32.95
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A rich taste with vibrant notes of cocoa and bitter orange. From the infusion of some noble and balsamic woods, we have in the end light aromas of camphor and rosemary notes. Among the minor ingredients, herbs and woods with unique perfumes such as sandal, musk, myrrh and nutmeg.
$51.95
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Our first love. The original MARTINI®, conjured under the inspired nose of Luigi Rossi. Since the sun-blushed days of 1863, a devoted selection of regional herbs are at its heart, and natural caramel imparts its rich scarlet hue. An icon di Italia.
$32.95
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Reid + Reid Red NZ Vermouth is made with 100% whole bunch Martinborough Pinot Noir & aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
$41.95
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Cocchi Americano, for its nature, represents the link between wine and liquors being a wine plus a small quantity of alcohol bittered (“amaricato”) by the infusion of precious herbs and spices.
$50.95
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Flavoured with botanical including wormwood, clove, orange peel, nutmeg, angelica and quinine, this is a sweeter style of vermouth that works well in cocktails.
$42.95
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Carpano Antica Formula stands out from all the other vermouths thanks to its unique bouquet and its unmistakable vanilla notes.
$110.95
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Dolin Red Vermouth, while being technically a sweet vermouth, the sweetness is not overly cloying or sticky. With a base of red wine flavoured with herbs and spices giving real depth and complexity.
$29.95
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This Dry Vermouth is made with a base of Ugni Blanc wine, flavoured with 33 different herbs and spices. Restrained and elegant, with a complex bitterness making this a fantastic vermouth for a Gin-Martini.
$29.95
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This Medium-Dry Vermouth is made with a base of Ugni Blanc wine, flavoured with 33 different herbs and spices. Well balanced with bitter-sweet mid palate and aromatic citrus-like finish.
$29.95
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Made in the South of France, with a base wine made from local grape varieties Picpoul and Clairette, Noilly Prat is considered by many to be the only vermouth to mix into your martini.
$40.95
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The taste of a Curatif Espresso Martini cocktail is unmistakable. There is nothing like that first sip. It’s a distinct and inspiring moment that you won’t forget. Sourcing nothing but the finest ingredients from all around Australia, in order to deliver you an exceptional cocktail experience like no other.
$40.50
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Small Batch - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Willett Pot Still Reserve is bottled in a decorative decanter that received a "double gold" award for packaging design at the 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.[4] In addition to the double gold medal for packaging, the product was also awarded a gold medal for taste at the event.
$118.95
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This classic Grappa's are produced from a single grape variety. The accurate distillation gives these products a particularly intense and persistent bouquets that clearly calls their originals to mind.
$48.95
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During its history, Cocchi has produced some variants to its Aperitivo Americano. The most recent is Cocchi Rosa produced with a base of red wines of Piedmont to which herbs and spices extracts are added, in particular gentian, cinchona, citrus zests and rose petals.
$50.95
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Fruit liqueur made only from Japanese ume. Light and fresh. Enjoy chilled & straight,
on-the-rocks, or mixed with juice
$16.95
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Handcrafted using 100% Nanko ume grown in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture, a region famous for its ume (Japanese plums). A balance of initial sweetness and refreshing tartness. Enjoy as an aperitif served straight, on the rocks, or with a splash of soda.
$30.95
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Warm and richly spiced, Rubis infuses premium organic Hawke’s Bay wine with handpicked roots, fruits, flowers and herbs. Deep, complex and perfectly bittersweet, displaying flavours of ripe red berries, bitter orange, clove, anise and savoury herb notes.
$52.95
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Chardonnay marc from grapes picked fresh during the harvest and selected by Sibona.
$56.95
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Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 year old is a Premium blend of around 40 whiskies.
$85.95
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This limited release gin liqueur is our take on a traditional Japanese Umeshu, and is crafted by steeping green ume fruit in our New Zealand Garden Gin for ten months.
$66.95
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New from Ardbeg, with hallmark Ardbeg peat, dark chocolate and aniseed are wrapped in smooth, silky butterscotch, black pepper and clove, before rising to an intense crescendo of flavour.
$127.95
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For those who have not drunk sake before, or those who have, but drank too much too quickly, we suggest you try this smooth, light, easy drinking style. Zenkuro Original is a great alternative to either white or red wine with your meal, it is a great match with a wide range of Japanese, European or Kiwi dishes.
$52.95
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Stranger & Sons botanicals are crafted together, taking inspiration from India’s culinary heritage, which is centred around spices, by making use of all the wonderful spices available to them to introduce a three-dimensional gin that is proudly Indian and true to its origin.
$83.95
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A complex and perfumed Gin containing 38 organic botanicals. Batch distilled in their 150L Arnold Holstein still and cut to strength with Kaweka spring water. Top notes of lime leaf, white currant, cedar, mango and floral hints. Exotic spice brings warmth and persistence to the palate.
$92.95
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A beautiful French liqueur made with top-quality VSOP & XO cognacs, flavoured with ginger, ginseng and vanilla. Domaine de Canton will add a deliciously intense gingery edge to your cocktails.
$79.95
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Jose Cuervo's signature double-distilled 1800® Silver Tequila infused with natural, ripe coconut flavor. With its slightly-sweet and medium-bodied tropical taste, this versatile spirit is delicious on the rocks and also tastes great mixed with pineapple juice.
$75.95
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Limoncello is an authentic Italian lemon liqueur that is extremely popular in Italy. Luxardo’s time-honored production methods of infusing alcohol with peels, pulp and juice enhances the natural aroma and bright citrus taste of lemons harvested in southern Italy.
$51.95
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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.
$47.95
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Nothing beats an original. But Malibu isn’t just an original, it’s sunshine in a bottle with a smooth fresh flavor. That’s why it’s the world’s best-selling coconut flavored Caribbean rum.
$46.95
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Its aromatic complexity is the result of a subtle balance between fresh gentian and many different aromatic plants. Suze is ideal for enjoying as an aperitif, whether neat or in cocktails.
$36.95
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Bringing together the rich flavour profiles of Barbados, Guyana and Jamaica has created a rum with tropical, coffee and chocolate notes. Aged entirely in the tropics, which produces bolder flavours at a younger age, Finest Caribbean is intended as a delicious sipping rum as well as bringing an extra depth to tasty cocktail creations.
$84.95
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