'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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From an idea born in an old weathered shed in Wanaka came this premium New Zealand vodka, using spirit distilled from milk whey and local spring water fresh from the Southern alps. A clean yet round tasting spirit perfect straight from the freezer, or mixed for your apres ski warmer.
$76.95
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Made here in New Zealand, at a latitude of 42 degrees below the equator. This extraordinary vodka is made from wheat from the purest wheat fields in the world, and water from a volcanic spring, that achieves the highest purity rating possible.
$47.95
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The quintessential Summer refresher. Pimm's No. 1 cup has a gin base, combined with a secret blend of herbs and spices. For the authentic English experience, fill a jug with chopped fruit, cucumber and fresh mint leaves and top with lemonade, serve on the croquet lawn.
$44.95
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Wild Turkey Rye is rich and balanced with a unique toffee and peppery taste that makes it less sweet that Bourbon.
$66.95
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Red Label was created by the Johnnie Walker company in 1909, this is a classic blended whiskies, a great mixer and back bar favourite.
$57.95
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A spiced rum created by the famed tattoo artist 'Sailor Jerry' Collins. The recipe was recently changed, and made slightly less sweet, but spicier.
$72.95
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Bacardi Carta Blanca: the classic, famous rum from the world's largest family-owned spirits company.
$57.95
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Unbelievably smooth and warming, Monkey Shoulder is the world's first triple malt whisky: a blend of three Speyside single malts.
$83.95
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Glenmorangie is a great place to start if you're just getting into Malt Whisky, or a reliable staple to have in the cabinet. The 10 year old is mellow and smooth, with toffee, oak and gentle warming spice this sets a good benchmark for Highland malts.
$81.95
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Double matured using oak and sherry casks, Aberlour is famed for outstanding value. Rich, warm and spicy, it has notes of Christmas cake and citrus. Aberlour is a regular award winner for its signature Speyside malt offerings.
$99.95
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Super-Premium Polish vodka made from rye grain, giving it a nice hint of vanilla and touch of white pepper on the finish. Distilled four times, this is a seriously smooth vodka, with a delicious subtle rye character.
$72.95
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Bowmore 12yo has a place in many hearts as Islay's 'medium-peated' malt. A pronounced iodine character with plenty of pepper, yet the malt is balanced and smooth as well as smoky.
$89.95
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