'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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A crisp gin, London Hill's bias towards subtle citrus tones comes from ribbons of citrus peel including lemon and sweet orange. This, along with the other carefully selected botanicals, gives a spicy fruit edge and delivers an exceptionally smooth and refined gin.
$63.95
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Blended with pure Wharekauhau water, Lighthouse Hawthorn Edition has an intense yet silky smooth character that lifts its nine botanicals to bold new heights. The Hawthorn Edition makes a truly exceptional Tom Collins, Dry Martini or
Gin & Tonic.
$67.95
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This Saffron Gin comes from a recipe rediscovered in the Boudier archives.
$83.95
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The gloriously generous quantities of botanicals used in the Hayman's family recipe create a bold citrus and juniper pine character that is rich and rounded on the palate with a beautifully delicate finish. And the subtle underlying sweetness keeps it true to the original style of English Victorian gin first enjoyed in 19th Century England.
$55.95
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Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin in the result of the infusion of Luxardo Marasca Cherry Juice in our London Dry Gin distillate.
$52.95
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The Bureaucrat is a distillation of ten carefully selected botanicals. Delivering the traditional juniper and coriander followed by an audacious hit of heady cinnamon, finishing with delicate yet complex nutty profiles and undertones of aniseed and sweetness. It is a complex beast, bold and unique, a gin full of character.
$68.95
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Six Japanese botanicals cultivated over four seasons, the six Japanese botanicals have been carefully selected to create ROKU, Japan's authentic craft gin.
$72.95
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The same great taste, but small enough to pop in your handbag...
Gin and Rhubarb both seem very English, and that therefore just seems they should be married together. The pink colour catches your eye, but on tasting it, you get a big smile and WOW. So yum.
$33.95
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Taste two Gold Medal winners from the San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2016. Both from Thomson Whisky New Zealand.
$45.95
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Reid + Reid Reverend Dawson’s Gin is named after one of New Zealand’s leading prohibitionist who also happens to be the great, great grandfather of Stewart and Chris Reid.
$67.95
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With a smooth and creamy sweetness, sumptuous hints of fruit, malty honeyed spiciness and soft vanilla, this crisp 12 year old finishes with a satisfying tingle of cloves.
$117.95
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Blended with only the richest Irish cream and a uniquely gently fermented alcohol. It offers a combination of sweet luxury and extraordinary smoothness. Because of its delicate blending O’Mara’s can be found in fine wine shops and other locations where heavier spirits are not traditionally offered.
$28.95
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