'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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Rifters Original Dry gin is an enhanced dry gin full of botanical flavour, pure, clean and balanced. Experience warm earthy and citrus tones, with a smooth dry finish.
$79.95
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The sea is everything! Invigorated by a bracing breath of fresh coastal air and entranced by the endless living mysteries of the sea, Ms. Lesley Gracie considered a bold possibility: She longed to express the glorious sensory delights of the coast, as a gin. And so began HENDRICK’S NEPTUNIA GIN.
$98.95
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Carefully matured for over 10 years in warehouses, perched on the intense environs of the Ayrshire coast, of Scotland.
Sea Cask is so-called because some of our warehouses are situated right by the sea. This impacts the maturation process and delivers a smooth whisky with a hint of sea salt.
$73.95
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Further inland... These whiskies hero the use of highland peat and are therefore rich and smoky in character.
Aerstone showcases two distinctive styles of single malt scotch whisky which are clearly defined by their taste profile on the bottle and pack.
$73.95
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Shanky was always one to buck the trend, he liked the idea of Irish Whiskey, but did not like the burn, he like the taste of cream, but he did not like the texture... and he loved stout, which is of cause black! So he had a lightbulb moment... and Shanky's Whip was born. A blend of BLACK IRISH WHISKEY, Irish spirits and the delicious natural flavour of cream and vanilla. Combined, these make for a delicious drink on its own or mixed in a cocktail or with cola.
$63.95
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The Little Biddy Gin – Summer experience begins with a combination of fresh, juicy New Zealand oranges and lemons. A smooth palate of juniper, citrus and ginger delivers a light and refreshing gin with a sweet finish from the addition of local West Coast Rātā honey.
$79.95
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Scapegrace Gin, Soda garnished with Yuzu Lemon. Crisp. Refreshing.
$29.95
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Gold Medal Winner! and a consumer favourite! A contemporary style gin with native botanicals, Kawakawa & Karamu make this gin in a class of it's own. Lush sweetness from the Karamu, with a peppery zing from the kawakawa make this a well balanced flavoursome gin.
$69.95
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The Barrel Aged Salted plum gin builds on the sloe gin tradition using Chinese ingredients. It is inspired by the historical Suan Mei Tang recipe, which included things like salted plums, mulberries, hawthorne and Osmanthus. It is the first barrel aged Suan Mei gin in the world.
$62.95
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From beautiful New Zealand comes Chemistry Gin. A modern London Dry gin with botanicals including Sichuan peppercorns, sage and seaweed. A vegan gin with lemon and juniper notes and a warm, lingering finish.
$94.95
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Aromas of fruit, baked fully-ripened agave, green olive, and earth are invitingly present. Slightly brighter and a touch more rustic than the regular blanco, the accents of butter, olive, earth, black pepper, and vegetal qualities in the flavor are enhanced because it comes straight from our small copper pot still, without adding water prior to bottling.
$166.95
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A straight rye whiskey from the Michter's Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Every bottle of their excellent rye comes from a single barrel, highlighting the quality of their craft. A top choice for cocktails - we're particularly interested in making a Sazerac with some of this!
$121.95
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