'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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Highland Park's entry level single malt remains one of the gold-standard malts that other distilleries aspire to. With a heather-honey sweetness, this whisky has a warming, smooth palate that never disappoints.
$108.95
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Little Biddy Gin – Pink has been crafted utilising the natural colour, sweetness, and depth of local New Zealand cherries. A bright blend with sweet citrus and subtle floral notes on the nose from pink peppercorn. A palate of pine resin and warming spice followed by the complex sweetness and depth of the cherry fruit.
$73.95
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Fiery mahogany colour. Floral notes: Heady touches of white flowers. Jasmine and iris. Fruity notes: Ripe fruits of late summer - juicy plums, ripe figs, candied oranges. Oak notes; Freshly grated cinnamon and hazelnuts. Velvety, rich and lingering finish.
$433.95
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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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Imagination Gin Pack Handcrafted New Zealand Gin distilled & bottled on the Kapiti Coast, Wellington. A collection of 3 of their gins in a great gift box.
$80.95
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Havana Club 3 year old is the perfect place to start when making the authentic Mojito. The classic Cuban white rum, with a slight golden hue from the 3 years barrel age.
$54.95
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A massive success as the island representative in Diageo's 'Classic Malts' series, Talisker 10yo's profile keeps increasing as more fans discover its intense coastal spicy, peaty character. A truly elemental malt.
$110.95
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Bottled at 43% ABV, Tamdhu 12 Year Old has been 100% matured for a full 12 years in first fill and refill American and European Oloroso sherry casks from the cooperages of Jerez, in Spain’s ‘sherry triangle’. The result is a complex and rich single malt whisky that delivers a wealth of complexity, with flavours of cinnamon, dried fruit, banana and classic sherry oak depth.
$108.95
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Hendricks Gin is a small-batch gin distilled in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is handcrafted from a recipe that includes the traditional botanicals of citrus peel, juniper and coriander. What makes this gin unusual is the unexpected infusion of rose petals and cucumber.
$124.95
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Caramel, vanilla, butterscotch and cooked agave aromas practically jump from the glass in this highly-praised and perfectly-aged añejo. This tequila is so rich and complex that some people are even able to detect pineapple, peach, orange blossom, nutmeg, and raisin in the nose.
$206.95
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Aromas of citrus, and rich cooked agave fill your nose in this unique and very special blanco tequila. Also present: butter, olive, earth, black pepper, and a deep inviting vegetal complexity
$139.95
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Aromas of citrus, caramel, butter, cooked agave, and sage are the beginning of a pleasingly balanced and very unique tasting experience. Fortaleza Reposado has it’s own distinct character, and is not like any other tequila.
$157.95
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