Aveleda Casal Vinho Verde
$15.99
Aveleda is a large operation churning out big volumes of Vinho Verde, but despite its size, the wines remain consistently good and offer exceptional value. This is classic VV, crisp, slightly fizzy with lots of green apple and citrus. It's only 9% alcohol and as such someaht off-dry. It received 90 points from James Suckling!
Matusalem Grand Reserva Rum
$39.99
"This was first produced in Santiago de Cuba over 130 years ago. It is aged using the Solera process, so on average the rums contained herein are 15 years old," according to Master of Malt. Thanks to the Cuban Revolution, it's no longer made in Cuba; it's now made in the Dominican Republic. A molasses-based rum, it's a dark-gold colour with delicious notes of vanilla, toasted sugar and banana.
Hugel Gentil
$24.99
The first traces of the Hugel family in Alsace can be traced back to the 15th century. "Hugel" wines are made exclusively from grapes purchased from winegrowers under long-term contracts in localities around Riquewihr. Gentil "Hugel" shows the spicy flavors of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of Sylvaner. A crowd pleaser! Pair with a variety of Asian takeout styles (Chinese food, Indian cuisine), roast pork tenderloin, or roast chicken or turkey.
Glenkinchie Distillers Edition
$109.99
Distilled in 2007, this 12 year old Glen Kinchie Distillers Edition was bottled at 43% after finishing in Amontillado Sherry casks.
Tracing its origins to 1820's-30's, this Lowland Distillery is located only 15 miles from Edinburgh. Its medium-hard water flows from the nearby Lammermuir Hills and is said to contribute to its dry, complex flavor. Long used in blended whiskies, in 1988-89, it was launched as a single malt, and later an Amontillado sherry finish was added to the portfolio.
Gabriel Creme de Cassis 350ml
$25.99
The perfect liqueur for Royal Kir? Add a touch of Creme de Cassis to a glass of Champagne! Splashed over ice with soda water and a slice of lemon, YUM! Gabriel Boudier Crème de Cassis is a liqueur with the tart sweet taste of blackcurrants ripened in the warm summer sun. Produced in Dijon, France, in a process dating back more than 120 years, it contains only natural ingredients, the choicest currants, which are macerated in alcohol with just the right amount of sugar added. Enjoy either as an aperitif or as an after-dinner drink. Refrigerate.
Highland Park 18 Year
$349.99
One of the world's finest spirits, Highland Park 18 Year has been a benchmark whisky for decades. It is bottled at 43% after maturing predominantly in first-fill sherry seasoned European and American oak casks.
Producer Description
"Named Best Spirit in the World in the Spirit Journal, on two separate occasions, the intense balance of the flavours found in VIKING PRIDE owes everything to our five traditional keystones of production, honoured for over 220 years. Slow-burning, aromatic peat from Hobbister Moor; hand turned floor maltings, Sherry seasoned European oak casks, cool maturation in our temperate island climate and a long and unhurried harmonisation process. Like our founder, Magnus Eunson, we share our Viking ancestors’ commitment to skilled craftsmanship as well as their proud, independent spirit."
Highland Park, the northernmost of Scotland's distilleries, dates back to 1798. Definitely an island style with typical smokiness, but with elements of a classic single malt that include a smoothness, roundness and heather-honey accent all its own. Very capable of developing to great ages, the distillery is now making available some older vintages which display considerable depth and richness. Consistently one of the best single malts in the world. Heather & honey on the nose, w/ hints of sap, peat, smoke & fresh oak. Lightly salty on the palate with layers of flavor. Amazing finish.
Argiano Rosso di Montalcino
$54.99
Argiano is thought to be an ancient place where wise men searched for Ara Jani, the legendary altar of the roman god Janus. We don't know if they found the altar, but we found this terrific red from the same place! A red with a noble pedigree, Argiano's Rosso features an aromatic profile of herbs, leather, cherries, and underbrush. Round and richly fruity with a lush follow through. Serve with cheese.
Hoegaarden
$23.99
Hoegaarden is named after the village in which it was first brewed, a small town in the wheat-growing Brabant farmlands close to Leuven in Belgium. Its origins date back to 1445 and it is generally regarded as the original classic of its style. This well-known wheat beer pours a hazy yellow with a white head. The nose is fruity, with hints of banana, citrus, wheat, coriander, and light pepper. The flavour is light wheat with a little banana, yeast and light spice. A refreshing summer drinker.
Amrut Single Malt
$68.99
According to Indian Mythology, when Gods and the Rakshas (the demons) churned the oceans using mountain Menu as churner a golden pot sprang out containing the Elixir of Life or "Amrut". The whisky is made using Indian barley grown at the foot of the Himalayas, and is mashed with water from those same mountains. Distilled in the city of Bangalore it is matured their in tropical conditions. 50% of the whisky--the angels share--is generally lost before bottling.