'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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Stil Vodka is distilled twice, then filtered and blended with the purest New Zealand spring water.
$50.95
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The high ratio of first-fill sherry seasoned European and American oak casks selected to create our 18 Year Old give it a unique flavour profile of bursting overripe cherries, bitter dark chocolate, sweet marzipan, floral heather honey, and aromatic peat smoke.
$283.95
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Best value, best taste and best for drinking. Beehive sits head and shoulders above all other brandies on the shelves in NZ. A bit more money, but well worth it.
$61.95
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This is a very refined sake with flavors and aromas that are subtle and soothing. It's wonderful near a warm fireplace in the evening after a long day on the ski slopes. Subtle aromas reminiscent of French vanilla ice cream and cardamom lead into a soft, creamy palate with silky texture and flavors of lightly seasoned cream of wheat and honeydew. At room temperature, baking spice aromas and flavors become prominent and the palate is even creamier.
$24.95
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This is a very refined sake with flavors and aromas that are subtle and soothing. It's wonderful near a warm fireplace in the evening after a long day on the ski slopes. Subtle aromas reminiscent of French vanilla ice cream and cardamom lead into a soft, creamy palate with silky texture and flavors of lightly seasoned cream of wheat and honeydew. At room temperature, baking spice aromas and flavors become prominent and the palate is even creamier.
$11.95
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A caramel-coloured, orange flavoured bitters which traditionally accompanies beer in the east and north of France.
$47.95
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Lotte Citron Chum Churum Soju is distilled with the purest ingredients, the highest attention to details and a flavor unmatched by any other soju. A traditional Korean liquor distilled from rice, potato and sweet potato, Soju has a lightly sweet, crisp and clean taste.
$7.50
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Whole roasted cocoa beans which are macerated and then distilled confer on this White Cocoa Cream its roundness and its finesse.
$49.95
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The real secret behind Gammel Dansk’s unique bitter flavour comes from the mixture ratio of the 29 different herbs, spices and flowers, which include angelica root, nutmeg, aniseed, ginger and rowanberries.
$52.45
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Named after brand founder Fred L Myers, the molasses-derived blend of up to nine rums has been produced since 1879. Myers's rum uses only pure Jamaican molasses and is produced from continuous and pot still distillation and is then matured for up to four years in white oak barrels.
$48.95
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Produced using the rind of the lemon, the oils extracted add to the vibrant colour and vicosity. The right balance of sugar and alcohol provide the perfect refresher and digestive.
$48.95
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If you’ve ever wanted proof that mingling Bourbons is an art unto itself, you’ll find it in this perfectly balanced, small batch Bourbon. Four original Bourbon recipes have been expertly selected by our Master Distiller at the peak of maturation to create this very mellow and perfectly balanced Bourbon. You can enjoy it best straight up, on the rocks, or simply with a splash of your favorite mixer.
$93.95
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