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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Porto | 1 | 90 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. TAX
€773.63 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)Full medium ruby. Roasted black raspberry and cassis lifted by musky espresso and an exotic smoky, peaty element. Dense and rich; sweet and approachable but with shape and grip. A bit youthfully grapey in the mouth, with smoke and earth notes. Finishes with building, slightly austere tannins and very good length. (Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY) |
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Porto | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€956.63 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2000 Fonseca continues to exude finesse and focus on the nose, with pure blackberry, juniper berries, licorice and a touch of sloes, perhaps as Adrian Bridge remarked, just beginning to close after ten years in bottle. The palate is underpinned by very fine tannins, a sensual, svelte texture with wonderful acidity. The harmony and symmetry is alluring, the finish precise and demonstrating the persistency to suggest a long future ahead. Drink 2020-2060. |
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Scotland | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€222.56 |
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1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€24,857.65 |
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Indulge in the exquisite flavours of the Hanyu Single Malt Two of Clubs "Card" Japanese Oak Mizunara Finish Cask No 9500 Bottled 2007 2000. Distilled in Japan's historic Hanyu distillery, which was established in the 1600s, this malt offers a rich history imbued in every sip. Remarkably, the iconic 'Card' series comprises fifty-four individual releases, each symbolising a card from the deck – a testament to the exquisite craftmanship of the Hanyu brand. This specific bottle boasts an intriguing finish in Japanese Mizunara Oak casks, resulting in an opulent, spicy oak character with deep, sumptuous undertones of sandalwood and oriental incense. The final maturation in cask no. 9500 heralds notable, complex aromas that expertly tantalise the olfactory senses. The Hanyu Single Malt Two of Clubs "Card" Japanese Oak Mizunara Finish Cask No 9500 Bottled 2007 2000 is a true embodiment of Japanese whisky craftsmanship at its finest. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,077.83 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Among the most saturated blue/purple/black-colored examples of the vintage, Taylor's 2000 tastes like a young vintage of Chateau Latour on steroids. Aromas of graphite, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis and smoke jump from the glass. Spectacularly concentrated and enormously endowed, with sweetness allied to ripe tannin, decent acidity, and layer upon layer of fruit and extract, this is the leading candidate for the port of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040. |
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Porto | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€917.64 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Deep blackish purple. Lovely lift and savour. Slight hint of sawdust on extremely luscious fruit then some fine tannins. Pretty interesting, if non-classic wine. A real flatterer. Long but with great interest. Dry finish. |
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Porto | 1 | 90 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
€582.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)Full medium ruby. Roasted black raspberry and cassis lifted by musky espresso and an exotic smoky, peaty element. Dense and rich; sweet and approachable but with shape and grip. A bit youthfully grapey in the mouth, with smoke and earth notes. Finishes with building, slightly austere tannins and very good length. (Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY) |
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Porto | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
€736.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2000 Fonseca continues to exude finesse and focus on the nose, with pure blackberry, juniper berries, licorice and a touch of sloes, perhaps as Adrian Bridge remarked, just beginning to close after ten years in bottle. The palate is underpinned by very fine tannins, a sensual, svelte texture with wonderful acidity. The harmony and symmetry is alluring, the finish precise and demonstrating the persistency to suggest a long future ahead. Drink 2020-2060. |
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Scotland | 1 | - |
In Bond
€170.00 |
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1 | - |
In Bond
€20,700.00 |
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Indulge in the exquisite flavours of the Hanyu Single Malt Two of Clubs "Card" Japanese Oak Mizunara Finish Cask No 9500 Bottled 2007 2000. Distilled in Japan's historic Hanyu distillery, which was established in the 1600s, this malt offers a rich history imbued in every sip. Remarkably, the iconic 'Card' series comprises fifty-four individual releases, each symbolising a card from the deck – a testament to the exquisite craftmanship of the Hanyu brand. This specific bottle boasts an intriguing finish in Japanese Mizunara Oak casks, resulting in an opulent, spicy oak character with deep, sumptuous undertones of sandalwood and oriental incense. The final maturation in cask no. 9500 heralds notable, complex aromas that expertly tantalise the olfactory senses. The Hanyu Single Malt Two of Clubs "Card" Japanese Oak Mizunara Finish Cask No 9500 Bottled 2007 2000 is a true embodiment of Japanese whisky craftsmanship at its finest. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
€837.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Among the most saturated blue/purple/black-colored examples of the vintage, Taylor's 2000 tastes like a young vintage of Chateau Latour on steroids. Aromas of graphite, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis and smoke jump from the glass. Spectacularly concentrated and enormously endowed, with sweetness allied to ripe tannin, decent acidity, and layer upon layer of fruit and extract, this is the leading candidate for the port of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040. |
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Porto | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
In Bond
€705.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Deep blackish purple. Lovely lift and savour. Slight hint of sawdust on extremely luscious fruit then some fine tannins. Pretty interesting, if non-classic wine. A real flatterer. Long but with great interest. Dry finish. |
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