Spirits
Spirits are the highest ABV products of the alcohol family and as a result have the greatest capability to age, far beyond most fine wines. Cognac and other types of Brandy have long been collectible, with a bottle from the 1762 vintage selling at auction in 2020 for $1,500,000, and rare, aged Rums have started breaking into the mainstream but fine whisky is certainly the most desirable spirit on the world right now.
Whisky can be made in a variety of styles and is mostly produced in Japan, Ireland, the United States and most prominently, Scotland. Single malt Scotch Whisky is extremely collectible and is one of the most sought-after in the world, with the The Macallan's top releases being the pinnacle.
Fortified wines are not categorised as spirits, yet they contain a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to stop fermentation and “fortify” the wine. Port and Sherry are two of the most well-known and popular examples of fortified wines.
Spirits
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Madeira | 3 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€579.59 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)A carpenter’s workshop, filled with the scent of freshly sawn and planed wood. Sweet tobacco. A distinctly feral, ‘animal’ smell. Dried meadow flowers and hay. Dried orange-peel dust. Something almost lactic. It changes from sip to sip, moment to moment. First dry, then sweet. Bitter, for a second, then turning tender. Jagged edges melt silky smooth from along the slim ribbon of its structure. Demanding and volatile; then tucking charms into your palm. The intensity of the flavours – explosive bitter-sweet oranges, hit-gingered quince, cinnamon and cumin, sour cherries in Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena, decayed-wood dust – is startling, and yet the wine is fine-boned, almost ethereal. William Chester Minor, surgeon, wordsmith, schizophrenic and one of the greatest contributors to the Oxford English Dictionary, was attributed the quote, ‘Listen to the leaves scratch the air. Sometimes it sounds like gunfire. Sometimes like applause.’ I thought of those words when I tasted this wine. Food pairings: spanakopita; cauliflower pakora with spiced onion chutney; welsh rarebit; fried grouse with orange sauce. |
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Cognac | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€587.39 |
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Step into the world of opulence with the Prunier Vintage Borderies Cognac 1977, an exquisite gem from Prunier's celebrated collection. This illustrious cognac, distilled in the revered Borderies region of Cognac, France, bears the legacy of its vineyards and highlights the expertise of Maison Prunier. An embodiment of fine craftsmanship, the cognac offers a harmonious palette with invigorating aromas of roasted coffee and fragrant flowers. The process of its creation is equally impressive, with the distillate aging in seasoned Limousin oak barrels, handpicked to enrich the spirits with optimal characteristics. Prunier Vintage Borderies Cognac 1977 then undergoes a meticulous blending process that interplays tradition and creativity. A curated indulgence, each decanter is exquisitely etched with a unique number, sealing its authenticity. The Prunier Vintage Borderies Cognac 1977 is not just a beverage, but a testament to Maison Prunier's cherished heritage. It isn't simply tasted; it's experienced. |
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Madeira | 3 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
€478.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)A carpenter’s workshop, filled with the scent of freshly sawn and planed wood. Sweet tobacco. A distinctly feral, ‘animal’ smell. Dried meadow flowers and hay. Dried orange-peel dust. Something almost lactic. It changes from sip to sip, moment to moment. First dry, then sweet. Bitter, for a second, then turning tender. Jagged edges melt silky smooth from along the slim ribbon of its structure. Demanding and volatile; then tucking charms into your palm. The intensity of the flavours – explosive bitter-sweet oranges, hit-gingered quince, cinnamon and cumin, sour cherries in Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena, decayed-wood dust – is startling, and yet the wine is fine-boned, almost ethereal. William Chester Minor, surgeon, wordsmith, schizophrenic and one of the greatest contributors to the Oxford English Dictionary, was attributed the quote, ‘Listen to the leaves scratch the air. Sometimes it sounds like gunfire. Sometimes like applause.’ I thought of those words when I tasted this wine. Food pairings: spanakopita; cauliflower pakora with spiced onion chutney; welsh rarebit; fried grouse with orange sauce. |
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Cognac | 1 | - |
In Bond
€474.00 |
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Step into the world of opulence with the Prunier Vintage Borderies Cognac 1977, an exquisite gem from Prunier's celebrated collection. This illustrious cognac, distilled in the revered Borderies region of Cognac, France, bears the legacy of its vineyards and highlights the expertise of Maison Prunier. An embodiment of fine craftsmanship, the cognac offers a harmonious palette with invigorating aromas of roasted coffee and fragrant flowers. The process of its creation is equally impressive, with the distillate aging in seasoned Limousin oak barrels, handpicked to enrich the spirits with optimal characteristics. Prunier Vintage Borderies Cognac 1977 then undergoes a meticulous blending process that interplays tradition and creativity. A curated indulgence, each decanter is exquisitely etched with a unique number, sealing its authenticity. The Prunier Vintage Borderies Cognac 1977 is not just a beverage, but a testament to Maison Prunier's cherished heritage. It isn't simply tasted; it's experienced. |