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Bottle: $9.18 $12.75
A newcomer to the marketplace, this velvety, blended Irish whiskey offers sweet, malty flavors that incorporate baked...
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Spirits
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Bottle: $10.99
A newcomer to the marketplace, this velvety, blended Irish whiskey offers sweet, malty flavors that incorporate baked...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $58.31
6 bottles: $52.79
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $45.36 $47.75
6 bottles: $43.19
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of green apple, tamarind and prickly pear cactus, sharpie, lemon, lime, and and sage...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.31
6 bottles: $29.75
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of fennel seed, sourdough, heavy cream, and roasted corn with a velvety, vibrant, dry...
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Spirits
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Bottle: $44.87
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $62.70 $66.00
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Extended barrel aging brings out nuttiness and caramelized orange with layers of baking spice and smoked...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $42.00
12 bottles: $35.34
Subtle notes of smoke, and a sweetness comparable to cognac with bright, refreshing hints of citrus and herbs on the...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $54.72 $57.60
6 bottles: $54.00
Aged six months in white American oak, Agave de Cortes Reposado boasts flavors of vanilla, caramel, milk chocolate,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $52.44 $55.20
Ensamble Mezcal crafted from Espadín and Tobalá agaves.
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750ml
Bottle: $72.96 $76.80
Lovely fruit-forward aromas of honeydew, chamomile, candied strawberry, and roasted parsnip lead to waves of crisp...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $102.00
Age: Unaged. Nose: Cooked agave, campfire. Palate: Subtle smoke, agave, earth. Finish: Long and semi-sweet.
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $50.40
Age: Unaged. Nose: Cooked agave, green apple, and wood. Palate: Chopped agave, mesquite, caramel. Finish: Long, warm...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $70.80
COLOR: Deep Amber. NOSE: Oak, Butterscotch, Caramel, Vanilla. PALATE: Caramel, Vanilla, Molasses. FINISH: Balanced,...
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Bottle: $50.40
COLOR: Clear. NOSE: Cooked Agave, Black Pepper, Earth, and Lemon Peel. PALATE: Cooked Agave, Black Pepper, and...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $58.80
COLOR: Light Amber. NOSE: Vanilla, Cooked Agave, Salted Caramel. PALATE: Caramel, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Cooked Agave....
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $83.21 $87.59
3 bottles: $73.91
On the nose: A refined hint of citrus fruits combined with earthy and smoky notes. On the palate: A bold and intense...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $50.22
6 bottles: $42.44
An elegant 100% espadin mezcal that does not overwhelm with smoke. Aromas are subtle and enticing, reminiscent of a...
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Gamay Ice Wine Irish Whiskey Mezcal

The French wines of Beaujolais are widely regarded as some of the finest table wines in the world. This is due in part to the qualities of the Gamay grape, from which they are made. Gamay produces beautifully, juicy, rounded and gulpable red wines, usually drank young and full of their natural fruit character. However, it would be a mistake to say that Gamay is limited to easy-drinking, soft wines - it’s a highly flexible and versatile grape, capable of producing aged wines of serious complexity and structure, full of expression and fascinating characteristics.


The majority of Gamay wines from France are labeled under Beaujolais Villages or Beaujolais, and these are the standard table wines we’re used to seeing in French restaurants, at bistros, and at our local wine store. Usually great value for money, these are the light, slightly acidic examples of what the grape can do. Far more interesting are those Gamay wines from the 10 cru villages, just north of Beaujolais, where generations of expertise and a unique soil type made up of granitic schist result in far more unique, complicated wines. The best examples of Gamay feature intense aromatics, all black fruit and forest fare, and are worth cellaring for a few years.

The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.

However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.

Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.

Although commonly confused with Tequila, Mexico’s other signature spirit, Mezcal, has its own set of unique characteristics which set it apart. Mezcal is made from the agave plant, although not the blue agave most commonly associated with Tequila production. This drink hails from the arid southern Mexican region of Oaxaca, where it has been made for generations according to traditional recipes and methods, and continues to be extremely popular worldwide today.


One of the defining features of quality Mezcal is its pungent smokiness, a heady aroma which reminds us of campfires and desert nights. This comes from the fact that the pinas (the fruit body) of the agave used in its production are slow cooked in wood fired ovens, before being distilled into a spirit. Mezcal is traditionally bottled with a worm - why? Nobody really seems to know for sure, but this unique drink continues to attract attention and convert new fans thanks to its authenticity, unique flavor and supposed health benefits. It is split into the same categories as Tequila; blanco, reposado and anejo, and although it is often used as a mixer in cocktails, it is best enjoyed straight and uncomplicated, allowing its beautiful and subtle characteristics to shine.