'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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This premium expression from Glenlivet was aged in French Limosin oak casks previously used for maturing cognac. This results in a complex Speyside with rich fudge and dried fruit aromas.
$122.95
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Easy drinking, fruity, soft and delicious, this Lowland Single Malt whisky has benefitted hugely from going from 10 to 12 years old. A longterm crowd pleaser.
$89.95
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One of Diageo's Classic Malts of Scotland, Dalwhinnie is elegant and deserving of Jim Murray's 'liquid gold' award.
$107.95
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This is a Croatian Sljivovica Plum spirit (also known as Sljivovitz). The delicious taste and aroma come from the traditional process of distilling ripe plums from the orchards in the surrounding region.
$57.95
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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.
$99.95
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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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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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Unbelievably smooth and warming, Monkey Shoulder is the world's first triple malt whisky: a blend of three Speyside single malts.
$75.95
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Bacardi Carta Blanca: the classic, famous rum from the world's largest family-owned spirits company.
$59.95
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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.
$59.95
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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.
$59.95
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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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