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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $14.08 $14.82
12 bottles: $11.40
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $69.65 $73.32
6 bottles: $64.63
The flagship Dingle is just a great whiskey to lose yourself in. The nose has honey on wheat toast, brown sugar,...
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Spirits
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $59.38
6 bottles: $55.30
This phenomenal debut is one of the best new single pot still whiskeys around. Caramel, brioche, satsuma, dried...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $43.78 $46.08
6 bottles: $38.52
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $28.26 $29.75
6 bottles: $26.15
Nose: Initial burst of sweet vanilla leads to crisp orchard fruits, apples and pears. Then lemon curd, leading on to...
Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $72.23
6 bottles: $68.63
Nose: Apricots, grapefruit and toasted almonds open up to fresh green cooking apples, before warming to apple tatin,...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $19.20
12 bottles: $18.82
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $14.25 $15.00
12 bottles: $11.12
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Sake/Fruit Wine
750ml
Bottle: $14.25 $15.00
12 bottles: $11.12
White
750ml
Bottle: $27.92
12 bottles: $27.36
Sourced from Rorick Heritage Vineyard, a 2,000 ft. elevation vineyard high in the Sierra Foothills with...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $49.07
6 bottles: $44.99
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White
750ml
Bottle: $21.94
12 bottles: $21.50
Tangy and pleasing with juicy flavors of tropical fruits and spices.
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White
750ml
Bottle: $30.00
6 bottles: $28.80
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $37.62 $39.60
Flaming Pig is the brainchild of Joey and Flor, two drinks industry fellas from Ireland who saw a gap in the market...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.48
6 bottles: $28.80
Four Walls is a new Irish American Whiskey brand from Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day made in tribute...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
3.0Ltr
Bottle: $22.00 $23.16
6 bottles: $13.00
A refreshing red with flavors of citrus fruit and just the right amount of sweetness. Serve chilled over ice. Enjoy...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
5.0Ltr
Bottle: $33.25 $35.00
4 bottles: $20.02
A refreshing red with flavors of citrus fruit and just the right amount of sweetness. Serve chilled over ice. Enjoy...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $22.94 $25.20
Pure and mineral nose full of sea shells, lime and green apples. Blistering acidity cuts through the taut,...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.90 $21.20
Etiqueta Verde, or ‘Green Label,’ is the entry-level offering from Granbazán. The grapes are hand-harvested and...

Albarino Irish Whiskey Mencia

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.

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.