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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $20.56 $21.64
Inviting aromas of roasted grains, wildflower honey, apple pastry, and lemon tart introduce this classic whiskey. In...
UBC
91
WE
90
Rapid Ship
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $199.94
One of the most complete, layered and elegant 2013s from Cayuse is the 2013 Syrah Walla Walla Special #5, which is...
WA
96
VM
93
Red
375ml
Bottle: $22.94
12 bottles: $22.48
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $83.49
6 bottles: $81.82
91-93 Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Pungent floral and black pepper flourishes complement smoke-inflected dark berry...
VM
93
Red
375ml
Bottle: $48.94
12 bottles: $47.96
Inky ruby. Vibrant, spice-accented cherry and boysenberry scents are complicated by hints of black pepper, candied...
12 FREE
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95
DC
92
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $339.00
3 bottles: $336.00
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $25.80 $27.16
6 bottles: $16.66
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $26.44 $27.83
12 bottles: $22.79
Aromatics here are of sweet biscuits and gingerbread, coated with milk chocolate and roasted almonds. The palate...
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93
WE
92
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $18.49
Classic and familiar aromas are pleasant and comforting like a cup of hot tea on a rainy fall day. Roasted barley and...
UBC
91
BTI
90
Case only
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $188.60
Sleek and polished, with a bold cascade of blackberry confit, singed garrigue and warm fig, this is delicious and...
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94
WA
93
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $124.60
Appropriate to this wine's name, a vein of singed earth trails from nose to finish, mingling into delicate notes of...
WE
95
WS
93
Case only
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $115.00
A beauty, offering a dark and alluring core of steeped plum and blackberry fruit inlaid with a graphite edge and...
WS
95
VM
93
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $268.60
Glass-staining violet. Powerfully scented blackberry, cherry liqueur, exotic spice and olive scents are complemented...
VM
96
WS
96
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $24.13 $25.40
6 bottles: $15.84
Berry, plum and spice characters and a soft, generous finish.
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $435.00
In complete contrast to the sexy, flamboyant les Granits, the tiny production 2012 Saint Joseph le Clos (which comes...
WA
96
VM
93
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $435.00
Screaming "Granite!" at the top of its lungs, the 2015 Saint Joseph Le Clos comes from an east-facing parcel located...
JD
99
WA
96
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $11.80 $12.42
12 bottles: $11.19
A classic and easy Irish whiskey showing aromas of malt and cereal grains. In the mouth the flavors are mild and...
UBC
90
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $17.48 $18.40
12 bottles: $14.61
This is a deliciously fresh style whiskey with elegant aromas of honey comb, whole grain toast, and caramel hard...
UBC
91
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $19.94 $20.99
12 bottles: $16.62
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $22.61 $23.80
6 bottles: $14.73

Irish Whiskey Syrah 1.5Ltr 375ml

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.

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.