'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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Inspired by a cognac created in 1817 in response to a request from the future king of England, George IV, Hennessy V.S.O.P has built its reputation across nearly 2 centuries.
$109.95
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Pernod is an aniseed aperitif was invented in Paris by Jules Pernod as a replacement for the banned absinthe. Since then it has become world renowned. Served best long with water and plenty of ice.
$46.95
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Otherwise known as the Jack Daniel's Old No.7 Tennessee Whiskey, the black label is a top seller.
$67.95
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A quality French apple brandy from Chateau du Breuil. Aged 2 years before bottling, it was awarded a silver and "best in class" at the 2008 International Wine and Spirit Competition and a Bronze at the 2009 General Competition of Paris.
$68.95
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St-Remy Authentic VSOP is produced exclusively from exceptional varietal wines harvested from the most prestigious French vineyards and aged in French Limousin Oak barrels
$60.95
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Blended from 4 single grain whiskies and more than 50 single malts (with particular focus on Glenburgie and Miltonduff). Ballantines Finest Blended Scotch Whisky is smooth and satisfying.
$54.95
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This classic ginger infused wine is full of spice and zest, it is an ideal mixer or straight up over ice. Very refreshing and finishes clean and crisp.
$18.95
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Dewar's White Label remains a highly popular blend, especially stateside. It is a blend of around 40 different whiskies, with Aberfeldy at it's heart.
$54.95
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A soft but flavoursome, entry-level calvados from Chateau du Breuil. After distillation, they carefully monitor the VSOP for a further 4 years for close over the flavour.
$79.95
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Ricard is the third best-selling spirit in the world. It is Marseille's answer to Pernod, with strong aniseed and licorice flavours. Best served over ice with mineral water.
$51.95
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The Cragganmore 12 year old single malt represents Speyside Malts in Diageo's Classic Malts range. Amber in colour, Cragganmore is a rich, floral and subtly spiced whisky with barley notes.
$129.95
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Made by steeping sloe berries in Hayman's Gin then blending with natural sugar for a rich, red liqueur wth a bitter-sweet fruit flavour.
$55.95
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