'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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Blended from 4 single grain whiskies and more than 50 single malts (with particular focus on Glenburgie and Miltonduff). Ballantines Finest Blended Scotch Whisky is smooth and satisfying.
$54.95
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This classic ginger infused wine is full of spice and zest, it is an ideal mixer or straight up over ice. Very refreshing and finishes clean and crisp.
$18.95
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Dewar's White Label remains a highly popular blend, especially stateside. It is a blend of around 40 different whiskies, with Aberfeldy at it's heart.
$54.95
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A soft but flavoursome, entry-level calvados from Chateau du Breuil. After distillation, they carefully monitor the VSOP for a further 4 years for close over the flavour.
$79.95
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Ricard is the third best-selling spirit in the world. It is Marseille's answer to Pernod, with strong aniseed and licorice flavours. Best served over ice with mineral water.
$51.95
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The Cragganmore 12 year old single malt represents Speyside Malts in Diageo's Classic Malts range. Amber in colour, Cragganmore is a rich, floral and subtly spiced whisky with barley notes.
$129.95
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Made by steeping sloe berries in Hayman's Gin then blending with natural sugar for a rich, red liqueur wth a bitter-sweet fruit flavour.
$55.95
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One of the best of Glenmorangie's core range, the 18 year old was matured for 15 years in ex-bourbon casks and finished off in Oloroso sherry casks. Amber-gold in colour, with exquisite fruit flavours, Glenmorangie 18 year old looks and tastes the part.
$209.95
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A high quality London Dry Gin. Made from a blend of 10 botanicals including juniper, coriander, lemon peel and orange, this gin has a distinctive flavour with plenty of body.
$67.95
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Double distilled pure rye vodka, Wyborowa is another famous Polish bestseller. Full bodied but extremely smooth.
$64.95
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A heavily sherried 12 Year Old single Malt from a the Highland's Glendronach distillery, back after a 6 year lay-off. Matured in a combination of Pedro Ximinez and Oloroso Sherry Casks.
$109.95
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The Glenfiddich 15 year old was matured using a Solera system more common in Sherry maturation. Matured in a combination of Sherry, Bourbon and Oak casks, then married together in a Solera Vat which is kept at least half full. The result is a harmonious whisky that gets richer and more complex every year.
$146.95
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