'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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Of course, there can never be enough ways to enjoy chocolate but Bob originally developed his chocolate bitters to support the launch of Glenmorangie’s Signet Whisky “Velvet Explosion”. The product subsequently gained a cult following among London mixologists and a chocolate-y star was born.
$33.95
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The Guatemalan cardamon seeds used by Bob supply the robust flavour in this tincture, enlivened by notes of citrus and with eucalyptus providing a sweet/sharp counterpoint.
$33.95
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The finest Sloe Berries from the UK have been steeped in Curiosity Gin for several months in a barrel that was previously used to age Otago Pinot Noir.
$64.95
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If you haven't tried it yet, just imagine what it feels like to stand face-to-face with a fire-breathing dragon who just ate a whisky barrel full of spicy cinnamon. Live it, love it, shoot it – what happens next is up to you.
$56.95
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The Botanist Islay Dry Gin comes from the same distillery that is responsible for the Scottish Single Malt 'Bruichladdich'. The combination of 9 classic gin botanicals and 22 locally sourced herbs and flowers, makes this gin a true exploration of the botanical heritage of the Isle of Islay.
$91.95
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Jose Cuervo has been making tequila for over 250 years.
$52.95
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Probably the world's favourite luxury vodka. Grey Goose Vodka is a break-through, wheat-based, small-batch premium vodka that has achieved success worldwide and received the Platinum medal at the World Spirits Championship.
$84.95
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Of all Islay's whiskies, it is Ardbeg which stands alone as the deepest and most balanced: revered by connoisseurs as something extraordinary.
$111.95
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The Balvenie 12 year old is a classic after-dinner malt. It has been double Aged in refill American Oak casks and finished in first fill European oak Sherry Casks, giving it a richness and complexity. An excellent example of the high standards of the Balvenie distillery.
$144.95
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Amaro Montenegro is an Italian liqueur made from a wide (but secret) range of herbs and spices. It's a bitter-sweet liqueur that is great for an after-dinner drink.
$47.95
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This is classic Futsu-shu (Standard grade) sake, medium dry, serve chilled or slightly warmed, Light and mellow, the gentle grain flavours will work perfectly with Japanese cuisine.
$24.95
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The only gin to ever be recognised by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition Hall of Fame, Tanqueray No. Ten is a tribute to Charles Tanqueray and his pursuit of perfection.
$116.95
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