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Wine Enthusiast98 points
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 46.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist' Ltd 1990 Release 46%"Entirely drawn from very rare whisky stocks that were distilled and laid down..."$699.00 -
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- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 52.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Ardbog Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 52.1%"The whisky is a vatting of 10 year old spirit, some matured in bourbon casks ..."$695.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 46.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Blaaack Scotch Whisky"To mark such a momentous occasion, the Distillery vowed that the casks used t..."$399.99 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 46.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Dark Cove Comittee Release Ltd Edition Single Malt 55%"Every year we are blessed with a limited edition bottling to celebrate a spec..."$1,350.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 49.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Galileo Ltd Edition Scotch Whisky 49%"Ardbeg Galileo was bottled to celebrate Galileo Galilei, the very famous Ital..."$899.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 46.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Grooves Ltd Edition Single Malt 46%"Ardbeg Grooves Limited Edition - The release of Ardbeg Grooves recalls the 19..."$650.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 51.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Kelpie Single Malt Committee Edition 51.7%"This Ardbeg Committee Release was matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon cask..."$500.01 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 46.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Kelpie Single Malt Distillers Edition 46%"An Ardbeg that's said to be "as deep as the ocean" thanks to the use of virgi..."$725.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 47.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Release Silver Label 47.4%"From the famous Islay island distillery, the Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Rele..."$550.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 49.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Release Whisky 49.2%"From the famous Islay island distillery, the Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Rele..."$750.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ardbeg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 56.0% Alcohol
Ardbeg Still Young 8yr Old 2nd release 56.2%"Ardbeg Still Young was distilled in 1998 and released in 2006. This was the s..."$680.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Glen Keith Distillery
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 47.0% Alcohol
Glen Keith Mackillop's Choice Single Cask Malt Scotch 1972 47.2%"This vintage bottling was distilled at Glen Keith 4th July 1972 at the time w..."$450.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Glenlivet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 40.0% Alcohol
Glenlivet 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky"This classic whisky has been called a lot of things in its time: smooth, frui..." -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Laphroaig Distillery
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 43.0% Alcohol
Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18yr 48%"This 18 Year Old expression of Laphroaig is made in limited quantities each y..."$699.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand McHenry Distillery
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 44.0% Alcohol
McHenry Single Malt Whisky Barrel No.3 - 100L Maker Mark USA Oak 44%"McHenry Single Malt Whisky starts life in a 100-litre American oak Makers Mar..."$290.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Progressive Hebridean Distillers
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 56.0% Alcohol
Progressive Hebridean Distillers Bruichladdich Bere Barley 50%"Bere barley is a heritage variety of barley that never quite reached peak pop..."$155.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Rum Nation
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 43.0% Alcohol
Rum Nation Demerara 23 Year Old 43%"Beautifully aged rum from Italian bottler Rum Nation, finished in a Sherry cask."$1,055.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Springbank Distillery
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 56.0% Alcohol
Springbank Burgundy 12 Year Old Single Malt 53.5%"A limited edition Springbank single malt matured in fresh Burgundy wine casks..."$480.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Springbank Distillery
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 56.0% Alcohol
Springbank Cask Strength Campeltown 12 Year Old Single Malt 56.3%"12-year-old edition, always bottled at cask strength, is a wonderfully balanc..."$480.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Springbank Distillery
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 54.0% Alcohol
Springbank J&A Mitchell 2004 Gaja Barolo 9 Year Old 54.7%"The latest release from J & A Mitchell & Co Ltd is this exciting 9 year old C..."$655.00 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Sullivans Cove Whisky
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 47.0% Alcohol
Sullivans Cove American Oak Single Cask Matured Malt Whisky 47.5%"Sullivans Cove American Oak Single Cask is our most awarded expression, and i..."$1,129.00
Spirits
Spirits, also known as liquor or hard alcohol, are alcoholic beverages that are typically distilled from fermented grains, fruits or vegetables. The distillation process increases the alcohol content of the beverage and gives it a unique flavor and aroma. Here are a few key points to know about spirits:
There are many different types of spirits that are available, each with its own unique flavor profile. Some popular types of spirits include whiskey, rum, gin, tequila, vodka, brandy, and cognac. Whiskey is made from fermented grains such as barley, wheat, or rye and can have a smoky or woody flavor. Rum is made from sugarcane and can have a sweet, tropical flavor. Gin is made from juniper berries and can have a botanical, juniper-forward flavor. These are just a few examples of the wide variety of spirits that are available.
The production of spirits begins with the fermentation of the base ingredients. This can involve the use of grains, fruits, or vegetables, depending on the type of spirit being made. Once the fermentation process is complete, the liquid is then distilled to increase the alcohol content. Distillation is a process that involves heating the liquid and capturing the resulting vapor. The vapor is then cooled and condensed back into liquid form, resulting in a higher alcohol content. After distillation, the liquid is aged in barrels, which can give it a unique flavor and aroma. The aging process can vary depending on the type of spirit and can range from a few months to several years.
Spirits typically have a higher alcohol content than wine or beer, usually between 40-60% alcohol by volume (ABV). This is because the distillation process increases the alcohol content of the liquid.
Tastes can vary depending on the type and the aging process. Whiskey, for example, can have a smoky or woody flavor, while rum can have a sweet, tropical flavor. The taste of spirits can also be influenced by the ingredients used and the distillation and aging processes.
Spirits are typically consumed straight or on the rocks, but they can also be used as ingredients in cocktails. They can also be paired with food, like whiskey with steak, or tequila with spicy Mexican cuisine.
Spirits have been consumed for centuries and are widely popular in many cultures around the world. The consumption of spirits has been increasing in recent years and it is considered a luxury product.