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Spirits
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Bottle: $44.97 $51.40
A soft dusty nose is accompanied by savory vegetal notes and aromas of caramelized banana. The palate is bold and...
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750ml
Bottle: $61.34
Dried leaves, toasted nuts, and plenty of fresh oak emerge from this big, broad-shouldered malt that ably handles all...
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Spirits
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This extension to the Bernheim brand means you can now enjoy a premium Wheat Whiskey at full barrel proof. Like the...
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Bottle: $42.57 $44.81
A collaboration between iconic heavy metal band Metallica and the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell, this is a...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $109.20
Distilled from beer and aged in French oak, this is a sophisticated flavored whiskey. The aromas are honeyed and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $39.20 $44.80
This effusive and characterful whiskey is dominated by bright notes of apple skin, dried orange peel, and dried...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $51.86 $54.59
Our most robust and special whiskey ... 'Let’s Get Lost, American Single Malt Whiskey'. Distilled from scratch...
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Bottle: $19.99
Fireball is made with Canadian whisky and natural cinnamon flavours. It's certainly very cinnamony, and it's not too...
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Spirits
1.75Ltr
Bottle: $29.99
Fireball is made with Canadian whisky and natural cinnamon flavours. It's certainly very cinnamony, and it's not too...
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Spirits
100ml
Bottle: $1.99
Fireball is made with Canadian whisky and natural cinnamon flavours. It's certainly very cinnamony, and it's not too...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $8.99
Fireball is made with Canadian whisky and natural cinnamon flavours. It's certainly very cinnamony, and it's not too...
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Spirits
50ml
Bottle: $3.99
Fireball is made with Canadian whisky and natural cinnamon flavours. It's certainly very cinnamony, and it's not too...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $69.43
At Domaine de Monturon Mr. Bachala produces armagnac. He has 1.1 hectares of vineyards with about 25 year old vines...
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750ml
Bottle: $149.94 $199.94
This elegant spirit was distilled from a mash of corn, rye, and malt and placed in new, charred American oak barrels...
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750ml
Bottle: $45.14
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This small-batch Tennessee whiskey is a complex one to savor. The aroma opens with vanilla sweetness; given a few...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $89.94
TOP 100 SPIRITS 2019. Look for deep, dark, haunting flavors in this 100-proof Tennessee whiskey, which evolves as...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $299.94 $349.94
Initially released as a limited time offering, George Dickel is excited to announce the return of George Dickel 17...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $39.94
Sugar Moon Maple Whiskey Bourbon is an adage to the last full moon of winter which signals the start of maple sugar...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $52.44 $55.20
With our background in brewing, we’re able to coax the subtleties and complex nature of malt into a whiskey that is...
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American Whiskey Armagnac Mencia In-Store or Curbside pickup

The United States of America is a country of great cultural diversity, influenced by migrating nations from across the world. As such, its whiskey industry is a fascinating and complex one, which represents the range of regional differences found there.

The Irish were the original pioneers of American whiskey, and when they emigrated in their thousands from the old country, they brought their skills, knowledge and distillation techniques with them, to give them something to remind each other of home in the New World. This is why American whiskey goes by the Irish spelling, with the additional ‘e’, and why many traditional American whiskies closely resemble the original Irish style.

Today, there are several different types of American whiskey, and the styles and production techniques are now set out in US federal law, cementing a set of characteristics and production methods to preserve and protect the industry.

Corn whiskey, which is made from a minimum 80% corn in the mash and aged for a short period, is probably the most historic of the American whiskey styles, but others like rye whiskey, which is made from a minimum of 51% rye and aged in charred barrels, are growing in popularity among a new generation of drinkers looking for something unique, interesting and independently produced. Alongside these styles, we find Tennessee whiskey, which uses maple charcoal for sweeter notes, the softer wheat whiskies, the world-dominating Bourbon whiskies, and others which are peculiar to specific states and regions.

Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.

Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.

Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.