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David Othenin-Girard
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Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Farigoule de Thyme 375ml
Review Date: 8-28-2011
This silly little product sounds like a bad idea, but it's turns out to be a really really good one. Powerful and intense, the Farigoule is like taking trip to Provence without the jet-lag. The thyme is evident, but as you explore it more you can tease out a great deal of interesting garrigue aromas. Needs a bit of an experts touch for mixing, but well worth it.
Price: $21.99 Add To Cart
El Dorado 12 year old Demerara Guyana Rum 750ml (ships as 1.5L)
Review Date: 8-28-2011
An incredible example of why the El Dorado Rum should be considered some of the world's finest. From a famous rum producing nation, Guyana, Demerara Distillers Ltd is the last functioning distillery in this Caribbean jungle nation. Using some of the world's oldest stills, DDL has been able to continue Guyana's legacy of producing the finest rums. Every offering from El Dorado is strikingly different, but the 12 year stands alone in terms of bang for your buck. This is a blend of 4 rums from 4 different types of still and represents the old style Guyana rum. Delicious!
Price: $25.99 Add To Cart
La Cigarrera Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda (375ml)
Review Date: 8-28-2011
Gwah! Great Manzanilla for nothing at all. If you don't like sherry then we can't be friends, but if you at least try this bottle I'll forgive you forever. An accurate example of this stupendous style of sherry. Intense and nutty, very very rich with a racy balancing acidity. This is what I LIKE!!!
Price: $11.99 Add To Cart
Lagavulin 16-year-old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Review Date: 8-28-2011
I love Lagavulin. It represents everything that Scotch whisky should be. It's definitely not for everyone, but if you can appreciate this special whisky from the magical isle of Islay, you're probably going to ended up a life long fan. A whisky to cut ones teeth on, you just can't beat Lagavulin for consistency and overall depth.
Price: $64.99 Add To Cart WA 94
Louis Roque Vieille Prune 750ml
Review Date: 8-28-2011
I'm smitten with this fun little spirit from the north eastern part of the French Southwest. This plum brandy is one of the easiest to appreciate, but will impress even the most jaded brandy lover. Forward sweet oak proceeds and incredibly deep fruitiness. No heat on the palate, the powerful fruit feels like its been sweetened, but it's in fact very dry.
Price: $44.99 Add To Cart
Rare Wine Company Historic Series Savannah Verdelho Madeira
Review Date: 8-28-2011
Madeira has been relegated to the shelves of cooks for years, but the Rare Wine Co. is changing that with it's phenomenal line of Historically significant single variety Madeiras. This shows intense fresh cotton candy, freshly cracked almond and a deep earthy rancio fruit on the nose. The palate EXPLODES with acidity negating any sweetness that might have been there. Because of the ridiculous way they make Madeira, this basically has no shelf life, so open it today and drink over the next year!
Price: $49.99 Add To Cart
Tariquet 15 Year Old Cask Strength Folle Blanche Armagnac 750ml
Review Date: 8-28-2011
Tariquet is making some of the most exciting Armagnacs on the market today. Stupendous values as well, this 15 year is produced exclusively from the rare folle blanche grape. Highly aromatic and bottled at cask strength, this is more flowers and fruit than spice and earth, but still ranks high on my list of best brandy values.
Price: $55.99 Add To Cart
Willett 4 Year Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon 750ml
Review Date: 8-28-2011
Willett hand selects casks from the old Seagram's factory across the river in Lawrenceberg, Indiana. Bottled at full strength, this is LDI original high rye recipe that formally was used to flavor cheap blends both here and in Canada. Now the rye boom has created a market for these fun straight ryes and we're reaping the benefits. Intense full spice and full strength, it's sippable, but best in a cocktail.
Price: $44.99 Add To Cart
Antech "Brut Nature" Blanquette de Limoux
Review Date: 3-9-2011
Meaty, beefy, austere, intense. Weird, but fun! GEEKS only.
Price: $12.99 Add To Cart
2003 d'Angludet, Margaux
Review Date: 3-9-2011
Ripe, extracted, structured and rich. You can feel the tannins starting to unwind, but very approachable now, but will benefit from some time in the cellar. Definitely not the flabby fat 2003 that some predicted.
Price: $44.99 Add To Cart JS 92 RP 89 WE 89
Sorelle Bronca Prosecco
Review Date: 3-9-2011
A stupendous effort from one of our favorite producers of prosecco. The nose is intense blooming white flower with a touch of citrus peel. The palate brings out tropical fruit, candied citrus, passion fruit. Touch of ripe sweetness balances the raciness perfectly.
Price: $16.99 Add To Cart
Veuve du Vernay Brut
Review Date: 3-9-2011
Clean, simple, floral, touch of sweet citrus. Surprisingly good for the price!
Price: $8.99 Add To Cart
Maraska Maraschino Liqueur 750ml
Review Date: 7-5-2009
This is a great little product coming out of Croatia that several in-the-know mixologists insist on having. Specifically, it posseses a touch more sweetness than its Italian counterpart, Luxardo (also extremely delicious), so you can afford to leave out some sugar in your Aviation or other Maraschino cocktail.
Price: $22.99 Add To Cart
1997 Rhum JM Vieux Agricole Martinique 96 Proof 750ml
Review Date: 7-5-2009
I'm a sucker for Agricole Rhum and the Rhum JM is one of Martiniques finest. This is a Rhum designed to turn heads. You can smell it from across the room, but you'd be hard pressed to pinpoint it as a rum. Dry and rich, the vintage '97 is filled with tropical spice and rich rancio fruitiness is contrasted by a lifted cola/cream soda note. A truly special gift from the world's finest Rhum region.
Price: $129.99 Add To Cart
Charles Baur Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rosé
Review Date: 7-1-2009
Richly aromatic, toasted and yeasty. A full and thick bead and heavy mousse distinguish this sparkler from some of the other wines available in the price range. Definitely unique enough to satisfy the adventerous, but has something everyone can appreciate. Perfectly suited for a dessert pairing - although it's quite dry so choose its compliment carefully.
Price: $19.99 Add To Cart
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