Lillet Blanc
$29.99
Beautiful, refreshing and unusual! Born in the Bordeaux region of France and in production since 1872, Lillet is made from 85% wine and 15% fruit liqueurs. Lillet Blanc shows aromas of honey and flowers with a hint of citrus. Lovely in a martini, and essential in a Vesper! (James Bond fans will know it from Casino Royale.)
Fernet Branca
$29.99
This classic cocktail additive has been around for 175 years. The Amaro style bitter originally created in 1845 by Bernardino Branco and marketed as a remedy for stomach discomfort. The recipe is a trade secret but is made up of at least 27 herbs and other ingredients. Known ingredients include bitter aloe, gentian, chamomile, angelica, quinine, chinese rhubarb, myrrh, peppermint and saffron. Fernet Branca is aged in casks for a year before being bottled.
500ml bottle. 39% ABV.
Esquimalt Rosso Vermouth
$31.99
From the producer;
"This BC Vermouth is made in the style of a traditional Italian Rosso Vermouth, but with enough Vancouver Island character to stand on its own. Over twenty different botanicals are precisely extracted into a continuously aged Solera and then added to our fortified mead to create a sweet vermouth tailor made for classic cocktails like a Negroni, Martinez or Manhattan. Frequently enjoyed over ice, perhaps topped with sparkling water.
As always, all of our products are made from mead on Vancouver Island, using 100% British Columbian honey from our own apiary in Fort St. John managed by Paradis Apiaries FSJ."
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
$39.99
Totally cool spiced rum — and totally cool packaging! Launched in the UK in 2010, it quickly became a cult favourite for its incredible rich, spiced aromas and flavours. And what's a Kraken? A mythical sea monster from Norway.
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum 375ml
$20.99
A smaller version of the mythological sea creature, if you will. Spiced Dark Rum.
Smirnoff Vodka
$31.99
The original Smirnoff Vodka distillery -- a favourite of the Tsars -- was started by one Pyotr Smirnov in Moscow in the 1860s. However, this mega-brand is far gone from the days of producing vodka in Russia. The brand is part of Diageo's massive alcohol portfolio and is made in numerous distilleries owned by the company. As of 2010, countries that have Diageo-operated distilleries that produce Smirnoff Vodka include Argentina, Albania, Brazil, Canada, Honduras, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Mongolia, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Smirnoff Vodka is purportedly made entirely from corn, which makes it gluten free..
Grey Goose Vodka
$57.99
Grey Goose is a premium vodka made from French wheat in the Cognac region of France. Interestingly, the brand was only conceived in 1997 for import into the American market. Its French origin, it was believed, would convince consumers that it was a premium brand. In 2004, it was sold by its creator, leaving him with an astounding $1.6 billion profit. It has gone on to be recognised as one the best premium vodkas in the world.
Fireball 750ml
$32.99
Fireball. Cinnamon Whisky. From a company called Sazarac.
Hennessy VSOP Lebron James Ed.
$99.99
The original blend, crafted for royalty more than 200 years ago. Harmonious and engaging, Hennessy V.S.O.P is a story of passion and lasting impressions. The perfect legacy cognac for celebrating NBA legend LeBron James, the all-time giant of the game.