'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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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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Nakano Ume is made 100% with local Nanko-ume grown in Wakayama, a region known for its ume. The origin of our company's flavorful umeshu is found in this product.
$39.95
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Flavoured Chum Churum Soju is widely popular in Korea. This brand is the original product that started the fruit flavoured soju popularity. With mild alcohol content of 12%, it is much easier to drink with just the right amount of Apple flavour and sweetness.
$7.50
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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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Long and intense. Enticingly perfumed and richly fragrant with fruity notes of apricot and citrus followed by vanilla "rancio". Light and delicate in the mouth, with the gentleness of slow ageing. Full and soft finish, developing into fruit.
$149.95
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Black Walnut Bitters bring a robust nut flavor to the spice rack behind your bar.
$30.50
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Light brown to caramel. Fresh, smooth and well rounded. Full creamy taste with nuances of the exotic marula fruit - in taste and aftertaste. Distinctive flavour, round and soft in taste, versatile in terms of mixability.
$39.95
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Blended with thirteen botanicals, and lifted with citrus & spice. Earthy notes round out the palate, with a dash of New Zealand ocean breeze. A spirit to stand up to the strongest mixers.
$79.95
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There are many recipes that call for Orange Bitters, but of most note is the "Classic" Martini. Try a dash in your next Martini and you will never want one without Orange Bitters again.
$30.50
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Bob’s approach was to add dried mandarin skin for aromas of freshly scratched zest, notes of caramelised bitter orange and just the suggestion of spice.
$33.95
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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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Shinji Fukuyo describes The Chita Single Grain Whisky as the “serenity of Japanese whisky.” Like the misty, calm seas of the Chita Peninsula on a day of elegant stillness, this airy whisky has a presence that is unmistakably serene.
$108.95
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