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750ml
Bottle:
$16.62
$17.49
12 bottles:
$13.58
Introducing Allen’s Cold Brew Coffee Flavored Brandy, a new coffee experience from the trusted brand who has been...
375ml
Bottle:
$44.40
12 bottles:
$42.18
Floral nose. Waxy (candlewax, crayons), then spicy, fruity notes emerge, in particular raisin and plum, becomes more...
750ml
Bottle:
$22.23
$23.40
12 bottles:
$18.81
Sweet, spicy and alcoholic soft notes arrive, giving it a characteristically delicious and pleasant taste
750ml
Bottle:
$363.60
6 bottles:
$360.00
They say that Winston Churchill enjoyed a “mouthwash” of whiskey each morning. Whatever his daily routine, there...
375ml
Bottle:
$17.38
$18.30
12 bottles:
$14.96
Revel in the decadent taste of Black Haus Blackberry Schnapps. An authentic schnapps recipe, our 80 proof spirit...
700ml
Bottle:
$36.79
6 bottles:
$36.00
The nose is fragrant, delicate and harmonious. On the palate, this grappa is intense and complex, but with a smooth...
750ml
Bottle:
$82.39
4 bottles:
$81.60
Complex profile with multiple nuances attributable to spicy and fruity notes with hints of vanilla, morello cherry...
700ml - Case of 4
Bottle:
$82.50
Sweet oak and cereal on the nose. Enjoyably elegant on the palate, with rich nutty and floral notes. Richly textured...
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750ml
Bottle:
$26.40
12 bottles:
$22.80
Aged in oak for 12 months, this golden grappa edges close to aged brandy territory—although one sip and that grappa...
750ml
Bottle:
$11.99
The Christian Brothers VS Brandy is distilled using the same time-honored pot still production method used with fine...
375ml
Bottle:
$10.17
$10.71
12 bottles:
$6.15
Smooth, rich apple flavor with timeline Christian Brothers VS brandy. Has a tempting, fruity bouquet and soft, subtle...
750ml
Bottle:
$15.19
$15.99
12 bottles:
$10.89
Smooth, rich apple flavor with timeline Christian Brothers VS brandy. Has a tempting, fruity bouquet and soft, subtle...
750ml
Bottle:
$15.19
$15.99
12 bottles:
$10.89
Christian Brothers Peach is Christian Brothers VS Brandy infused with peach flavors. The combination carries a...
750ml
Bottle:
$29.41
$30.96
12 bottles:
$23.65
Cask aromas of charred wood, tobacco smoke, and clove waft out of the glass. Rich and full-fruited, showing date,...
375ml
Bottle:
$9.99
$10.52
12 bottles:
$7.57
The Christian Brothers VS Brandy is distilled using the same time-honored pot still production method used with fine...
Aidani Brandy Grappa Mencia
One of the most ancient of the Greek grape varietals, Aidani has been cultivated on and around the Cyclades for millennia for its versatility and gently pleasing aromatic qualities. Wines made primarily with Aidani grapes tend to have a milder alcohol content than other classic Greek wines, and relatively low acidity. This makes Aidani wines a perfectly pleasant accompaniment to a wide range of traditional Greek foods, and equally pleasant to drink chilled at any time under the Greek sun. Nowadays, Aidani grapes are mostly likely to used as a blending grape, often being mixed with Assyrtiko grapes to balance out and mellow the acidity and high alcohol content found in them.
As a blending grape, the Aidani offers light, delicate floral tones, often reminiscent of a Muscat. On the island of Naxos, it has been traditionally blended with the Athiri grape to produce the island's signature sweet wine, Apiranthos, where the subtleties of the Aidani grape are really allowed to shine through. However, elsewhere in Greece you are far more likely to find the blend of these two distinctive grapes in dry white wines, where the Aidani is used primarily not for its flavor, but for its aroma and mellowing effect.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
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.