'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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Aalborg Table Akvavit is the archetype of a clear, Danish aquavit. It has a distinct taste of caraway seeds, but if you close your eyes, you can sense a discreet aftertaste of orange.
$50.95
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Transparent, bright, and crystal-clear. Intense and delicate aroma, persistent over time, evoking subtle ripe hints of vineyard peach. Pleasant, smooth, and fresh on the mouth. Round and balanced, it is well structured and smooth, and lingers on the palate.
$40.95
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Made using local botanicals including: Japanese umbrella pine needles, lemon peel, Juniper, Unshu mandarin peel, Sansho pepper. On the nose we find lots of floral pine notes, as well as wild berries and sansho.
$82.95
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Ouzo 12 is the Ouzo with the extraordinary aroma of history and tradition. Every single bottle is representative of the soul of Greece. It took its name in 1880 at the Kaloyannis Distillery from "Barrel No12"
$67.95
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The rich heritage of Yeni Rakı matches its rich flavour. With its tones of aniseed and distilled grapes, it is layered and dramatic. This flavour is created through a highly crafted distillation process. It is a skilled and timely process with the flavour and texture developing with each drop.
$58.45
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A crisp and robust ‘London Dry’ style gin. Batch distilled in 'Fanni Chanei' Elemental Distillerys boutique 200L copper pot still. Produced on estate at the Elemental Distillery, in the heart of the Marlborough wine region.
$90.95
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The Tomatin 12 Year Old is smooth and silky, having been matured in traditional Scotch Whisky, ex-Bourbon and ex-Spanish Sherry casks. A rich, fruity aroma is the prelude to sweet flavours of ripe apples, pears and a subtle hint of nut before the long, pleasantly oily finish.
$89.95
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Mellow sweetness and fragrance is the signature of this whisky. A refreshing taste with a faint sweetness and a pleasant fruity lingering aftertaste. To serve on the rocks or as a highball is an excellent choice.
$58.95
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The aroma of nuts and almonds is followed by a rich malty texture, with hints of vanilla and raisins, accompanied by a faint smoky flavor in perfect balance with the sweetness, bitterness and acidity of this vintage.
$174.95
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A single malt whisky distilled in the rich, natural environment of Tottori and aged in cherry wood casks. Combined with the malt aroma and bitter flavor of unblended whisky, a faint, sweet, crisp smell of cherry blossom spreads throughout the mouth.
This masterpiece, carefully crafted with heart and passion, is brought to proof with high-quality natural spring water from Mt. Daisen.
$106.95
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The herbs in this amaro grow wild and are infused along with cardamom, cinnamon and bitter orange peel. Luxardo Amaro Abano is a medium bitter, extremely popular in Italy, and especially in the Veneto region, drunk straight after a meal with or without ice to help digestion.
$35.95
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Made right here in Wellington, sharing space with the Heyday Brewery on Cuba Street. This 'Mountain' Gin has plenty of piney resinous richness with woody herbs: rosemary, lavender, juniper at the fore. Negroni anyone?
$67.95
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