Sipsmith Gin
$52.99
For years we tried to get this gin in market to no avail, and then one day it just showed up. Seems a big multinational bought it, so the good new is its here, and at a more reasonable price than originally suspected.
From the Producer: Sipsmith: the first copper pot distillery in London for nearly two hundred years! Sipsmith London Dry Gin was born out of a desire to see gin production return to the city where it earned its name. With a nod to traditional hand crafted production, their gin combines traditional copper pot distillation with a recipe that wouldn't look unfamiliar to an eighteenth century Master Distiller. London Dry Gin is the quintessential expression of a classic London Dry Gin. Bold, complex and aromatic - smooth enough for a Martini, yet rich and balanced, perfect for a G&T.
Copper Stilled in Small Batches: Every drop of alcohol that goes into a bottle of Sipsmith has been distilled in copper. Copper draws out the impurities and cleanses the spirit. It’s what makes Sipsmith spirits so incredibly smooth.
One Shot Method: One of the only gins in the world to use the “One-Shot Method”, meaning we use exactly the right amount of botanicals in our distillation so that we only need to add water to bring it down to bottling strength. 99% of gins are made using a concentrate which is diluted with neutral grain spirit and water. This neutral alcohol has had no contact with copper nor the botanicals so it produces a harsher, less balanced gin.
Hand Cut: We only ever retain a tight heart cut (the highest quality) of the liquid which is cut by hand. Much like a fine single malt, it’s what delivers our uncompromising quality of spirit.
Blindman Lemon and Lime Kettle Sour
$15.89
Lightly sweet, lightly tart, with big lemon and lime notes all over the place! This is perhaps both one of the best patio beers for this summer, and a fantastic radler replacement for those looking for something different!
Mezcal Union
$73.99
As the name implies, this bottling is procured from a cooperative of Mescaleros and bottled under one label. Particularly, this bottling is their flagship release and serves as an introduction to the Mezcal Union range.
What is peculiar about this bottling is that it uses both Espadin and Cirial agave varietals to concoct the spirit. In contrast to most introduction bottlings which generally use only the more prominent Espadin agave varietal, this Union bottling offers a slightly more nuanced style of mezcal for their entry level.
Meinklang Graupert Pinot Gris
$41.99
Made from biodynamic (organic) Pinot Gris grapes, the wine is aptly named 'Graupert' which translates to 'tangled' or 'wild', referring to the vines which are allowed to grow free and wild. Free-growing vines produce bunches with smaller grapes with less juice and thicker skins. This produces greater aromas, gives extra layers of complexity to the wine and even gives the wine its darker colour. This is not your usual Pinot Gris. Look for honey, pear and almond on the nose and a buttery, creamy texture with lively acidity, and fruity, mineral weight on the palate. Great with poultry, rabbit, port or vegetarian meals.
Tesseron Lot 53 XO Perfection
$684.99
Produced from Ungi Blanc and Colombard grapes from the Grand Champagne sub-region of Cognac in France. Aged in Limousin Oak Casks.
Royal Brackla 21 Year
$279.99
Royal Brackla is one of the Scottish distilleries owned by John Dewar's and Son's, which is in turn owned by Bacardi. Part of the companies' Last Great Malts lineup, the 21 year old is bottled at 40% ABV.
Koch El Mezcal De Oaxaca - Espadin
$60.99
47% ABV
Aveleda Fonte Vinho Verde
$17.99
Oh, yeah. Great price, great wine. A super fresh patio sipper that's made for drinking with good friends on hot days. Made from indigenous grapes local to Vinho Verde including Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura and Fernão Pires. One of Portugal's most famous wine styles, Vinho Verde is clean and crisp, with a slight tingly effervescence. Serve chilled with seafood.
Notes From The WInery
"Aveleda Fonte White is a blend made from indigenous varieties from the Vinho Verde Wine Region. The night harvest allows the grapes to keep their freshness and, consequently, preserve their aromatic properties. When arriving at the vinification center, the grapes undergo soft pressing at low pressures. The alcoholic fermentation happens in stainless steel vats under strictly controlled temperatures to preserve the most typical aromas of the varieties. Fermentation happens in contact with lees in order to keep the freshness of the wine."
Nastro D`Oro Crema di Melone
$37.99