Philipponnat Rose
$149.99
The Philipponnat family has been growing grapes in Champagne since 1522. The House was founded in 1910 by Pierre Philipponnat. Charles Philipponnat took over as CEO in 1999 and has improved the quality and production vastly by implementing smaller oak barrels, keeping different vineyard plots separate and utilizing only the first press grapes It's made from a blend of 65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier from first press juice, mainly from Grand and Premier Crus grapes from the heart of the Champagne wine-growing area.
20 to 30% of the reserve wines are aged in wooden barrels using the solera system to incorporate older wines without losing freshness.
It's vinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation and reserve wines are aged in casks to allow the aromas to develop complexity. It has a typical dosage of (8 g/litre) to maintain a balance between freshness, fruitiness and vinosity without masking the wine’s character and purity. It's aged on the lees in the domaine’s cellars at a constant temperature of 12°C for three
years, far longer than the legal minimum requirement of 15 months.
Burwood Honey Blossom Gin
$39.99
Burwood Craft Cooler
$3.19
Drambuie
$41.03
The origins of Drambuie date back to the 18th and early 19th centuries. After the Battle of Culoden (1746) Prince Charles Edward Stewart took refuge on the Isle of Skye with the Clan McKinnon. Legend has it that, in gratitude for their hospitality, he gave the recipe to the chief. The name comes from the phrase "An Dram Buidheach" which, in Scots Gaelic, means "the drink that satisfies." This scotch whisky liqueur is made from aged malt whisky, heather honey and a secret blend of herbs and spices. The flavour suggests saffron, honey, anise, nutmeg and herbs.
Tanqueray Gin
$36.99
Tanqueray Gin was initially distilled in 1830 by Charles Tanqueray in the Bloomsbury district of London. Yet, despite its name, London Dry Gin is primarily produced in Scotland. London Dry Gin is made through double distillation of a neutral grain spirit with botanicals added during the second distillation. Key botanicals used to make Tanqueray are juniper, coriander and angelica root. Tanqueray is now made in Cameron Bridge, Scotland.
Brolio Chianti Classico
$33.99
As the oldest continuously operating winery in the world, this estate has a strong historical legacy: Barone Ricasoli was largely responsible for creating the Chianti Classico demarcation in the 19th century, as well as serving as Prime Minister of Italy for a spell. Francesco Ricasoli today is the 32nd Barone and took the helm in 1993. Pairings include grilled chicken and steak or a robust red pasta sauce.
This is a juicy wine with blackberry aromas and flavors balanced by hints of earthy and savoury characteristics. The finish is long with a transition to tart cherry. This wine opens amazingly after the first glass.
Pernod
$34.99
A very popular licorice-flavoured liqueur from France! So versatile, whether you're cooking and need a little for a recipe, or you're making cocktails, or you simply want something special after dinner. Pernod is made from a blend of aromatic herbs and botanicals, and has been made for more than 200 years! When you add water, it turns from a clear liqueur to an opaque milky-white colour.
Cointreau
$41.99
Cointreau is a brand of Triple Sec liqueur from France. It is made from bitter oranges & can be consumed as aperitif, digestif or mixed in cocktails, especially martinis.
Courvoisier VSOP
$56.99
One of the world's greatest and best-known Cognacs! Courvoisier was created in the early 1800s by two friends and businessmen who started as traders for the best Cognacs in the region, and then decided to create their own. (Emmanuel Courvoisier was one of those men.) As it has been since the early 1800s, Courvoisier is made in the town of Jarnac, in Charente, France. It was the favourite Cognac of Napoleon Bonaparte - in fact, the place where Courvoisier is made has a museum about Cognac, which also holds a few Napoleon momentos, including a lock of his hair, a hat and coat.