'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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From a selection of more than 30 herbs and spices such as star anise, juniper, musk yarrow, ginger, lavender and last but not least, the delicate and smooth flavour of vanilla - with a process of seven infusions and six distillations.
$50.95
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Dark and delicious. STOLEN Dark reimagines the classic, traditionally heavy, naval style dark rums, with a more modern and smoother interpretation. It’s blended by hand and uses Demerara caramel for a full bodied look and flavor, lightly toasted sweet caramel aromas and a soft honeyed texture in the mouth.
$57.95
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The Original Reposado. Tequila Herradura introduced the world to Reposado in 1974 and has been setting the standard ever since. Aged 9 months longer than industry standards, Reposado has a rich amber color with notes of cooked agave, vanilla and butter. This additional time spent resting in charred American White Oak barrels creates a smooth, sweet finish with a slight taste of spice.
$104.95
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METAXA 7 Stars has a mature fruit character revealing intense notes of noble muscat nourished by the sun of the Aegean islands.
$73.95
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METAXA 5 Stars has a floral character, revealing notes of muscat and brioche.
$56.95
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Our specialist on-site coopers personally look after every precious cask we use for this outstanding single malt throughout its long maturation, ensuring the oak is in the best condition to imbue the whisky with its notes of baked apple, cinnamon and robust oak.
$199.95
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Ouzo by Metaxa is distilled in small, traditional copper stills according to a time-honoured recipe. Spices sucha as anise, mastic and badiane are combined in a unique mix which gives Ouzo its distinctive, rich aroma and taste that is full and balanaced.
$50.95
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Carefully matured in the finest American oak and European oak sherry casks for at least 12 years, it is mellowed in oak marrying tuns to create its sweet and subtle oak flavours.
$443.95
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This black raspberry liqueur is crafted in the province of Chambord, at the site of a real French château, with the finest ingredients. And some do say that it was inspired by French royalty’s chosen tipple when they visited the Loire Valley.
$58.95
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Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is distilled, aged and bottled at the most award-winning distillery in the world.
$71.95
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A distinctive Italian liqueur made from soaking fruit rind, herbs and other ingredients in its base spirit before adding caramel for sweetness. Amaro Averna has a distinctive orange flavour and includes over 33 different herbs including cinnamon and gentian.
$56.95
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Gordon's Dry gin is carefully distilled using a secret recipe. A unique blend of juniper berries, citrus and other rare herbs and spices combine to give Gordon’s Gin its distinctive crisp taste and fragrant aroma
$51.95
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