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Floral nose. Waxy (candlewax, crayons), then spicy, fruity notes emerge, in particular raisin and plum, becomes more...
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$20.56
$21.64
Inviting aromas of roasted grains, wildflower honey, apple pastry, and lemon tart introduce this classic whiskey. In...
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$29.94
Grappa is unaged pomace brandy made from highly aromatic Finger Lakes grapes. We crush and ferment the entire grape...
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$54.53
$57.40
Graceful and light as “The Three Graces” sculpted by Antonio Canova. Young Grappa, flowing-steam distilled. Its...
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$26.44
$27.83
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$22.79
Aromatics here are of sweet biscuits and gingerbread, coated with milk chocolate and roasted almonds. The palate...
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Classic and familiar aromas are pleasant and comforting like a cup of hot tea on a rainy fall day. Roasted barley and...
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Delightful and floral on the nose, evoking aromas of Chamomile tea and honey. Light, smooth and delicate on the...
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Delightful and floral on the nose, evoking aromas of Chamomile tea and honey. Light, smooth and delicate on the...
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$35.91
This Amarone grappa features all the excellent characteristics of the varieties and the aging in barriques gives it a...
375ml - Case of 12
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Created from pomaces of Nebbiolo from Barolo. Its colour is rich amber, from aging for a minimum of four years in...
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$70.80
Created from pomaces of Nebbiolo from Barolo. Its colour is rich amber, from aging for a minimum of four years in...
375ml - Case of 12
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$29.64
The aroma is complex with layers of hay, grass, and fresh flowers. The flavor profile is semisweet with grapey and...
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This Grappa is made from the pomace of sangiovese from Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany. Clear in color, with a...
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$34.20
Clear white in color and intensely aromatic with an ample bouquet of roses, William pear, currant and elderflower....
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$31.45
Clear as water. The aromas open up with stone fruits and freshly fermented grape must. The palate has pretty, almost...
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$11.80
$12.42
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$11.19
A classic and easy Irish whiskey showing aromas of malt and cereal grains. In the mouth the flavors are mild and...
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$17.48
$18.40
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$14.61
This is a deliciously fresh style whiskey with elegant aromas of honey comb, whole grain toast, and caramel hard...
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$20.27
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$15.56
Very Good, Strong Recommendation - 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
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$11.94
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This traditional grappa has a bright, crystal clear color. The aroma is fresh clean, well-balanced and delicately...
Grappa Irish Whiskey Melon de Bourgogne 375ml
Like so many of the great spirits of Europe, Grappa was born from a need to make resources go that little bit further, to eke out the last drop of flavor and potential from the crops of winemakers. Indeed, Italian vintners invented Grappa as a way to make use of the pomace - leftover grape skins, stems, pulp and seeds - which remained after the juice was extracted from the fruit needed to make wine. Over the centuries, the process was refined, and the distillation of Grappa became an art in itself. Today, top Grappa producers use a range of state of the art equipment, from continuous stills to pot stills, to manufacture a wide variety of Grappas, each with their own distinct characteristics.
Most of us know Grappa from our local Italian restaurants, where it is commonly served as a digestif. However, in the twenty first century, there is a high interest in unique, boutique Grappas, which showcase the talent of the distillers through a range of interesting qualities. Grappa can be aged in oak, in which case it takes on a beautiful golden color, quite different from the clear Grappas we are most familiar with. The high end Grappas are a world away from the harsh spirit many of us have encountered, and have a smooth, gentle quality which can be nothing short of a revelation.
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.
One of the more unusual French grape varietals, Melon de Bourgogne has been grown in and around the Loire Valley for several hundred years. In fact, this grape was first planted in the Loire region of Pays Nantais back in the mid 17th century, after a devastating frost decimated most of the red grapes which were typical in the area. The winemakers of Pays Nantais were keen to cultivate vines which were hardy, high yielding, and capable of surviving another such frost, and so turned their attention to Melon de Bourgogne for this very reason. The native home of the varietal is actually in Burgundy, where it is still grown to a lesser extent.
Because Melon de Bourgogne produces naturally heavy yields, the vintners of Pays Nantais go to great lengths to reduce the amount of fruit the vines bear. This allows the finest characteristics of the grape to come forward, and also opens up the opportunity for it to express the wonderful granite and schist soils in which the vines are grown. Melon de Bourgogne is a minerally white wine grape varietal, with a very subtle set of fruit flavors. It is prized for its freshness and brightness, and is seeing a revival in the twenty first century as an excellent wine for pairing with a wide range of foods.