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- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Drinks by the Dram
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 44.7% Alcohol
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- Variety Brandy
- Vintage NV
- Brand Richelieu
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 43.0% Alcohol
Richelieu Brandy 750Ml"Richelieu brandy is a perennial favourite in South Africa, a brand of interna..."$51.99 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Drinks by the Dram
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 44.7% Alcohol
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- Variety Rum
- Vintage NV
- Brand Drinks by the Dram
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 44.7% Alcohol
Premium Rum Advent Calendar"You're in for a treat.. Introducing the Rum Advent Calendar from Drinks by th..."$249.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand Drinks by the Dram
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 43.7% Alcohol
Premium Gin Advent Calendar"You're in for a treat.. Introducing the Premium Gin Advent Calender from Drin..."$199.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand Renais
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 40.0% Alcohol
Renais Gin 700Ml"While renowned for her roles in acting and activism, Emma Watson has ventured..."$98.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand imaGINation
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 42.0% Alcohol
Imagination Gift Pack- 3X 200Ml"The perfect gift pack for gin lovers everywhere. A boutique New Zealand gin m..."$79.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand imaGINation
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 42.0% Alcohol
Imagination Wakame Seaweed Dry Gin 700ml"A limited edition triple distilled gin blended with wakame seaweed. Wakame..."$79.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand Boodles
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 40.0% Alcohol
Boodles London Dry Gin 700Ml"Boodles British Gin is made in the classic London Dry style and inspired by a..."$57.99 -
- Variety Vodka
- Vintage NV
- Brand ULTIMAT
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 40.0% Alcohol
Ultimat Vodka 375Ml"A perfectly balanced, super-smooth premium Vodka from Poland. Distilled from ..."$31.00 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand None
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 43.7% Alcohol
Premium Gin Advent Calendar 2021 Edition"You're in for a treat.. Introducing the Premium Gin Advent Calender from Drin..."$199.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand imaGINation
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 38.0% Alcohol
Imagination Reikorangi Rhubarb And Raspberry Gin 700Ml"Inspired by the New Zealand summer, with gently extracted juice from rhubarb ..."$79.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand imaGINation
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 32.0% Alcohol
Imagination Damson Plum and Blackberry Gin Liqueur 700Ml"This moreish gin liqueur takes the best of Autumn produce and puts it in a bo..."$61.99 -
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James Suckling99 points
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Wine Enthusiast95 points
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Robert Parker's94 points
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Stephen Tanzer93 points
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Wine Spectator93 points
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand VINTAGE MALT WHISKY COMPANY
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 40.0% Alcohol
Ileach Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 700Ml"The term Ileach (pronounced "Ee-Luhk") refers to a a true Islay-dweller. The ..."$65.99 -
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- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand Twelfth Hour Distillery
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 43.0% Alcohol
Twelfth Hour Distillery Dry Gin 700Ml"A multi-award wining NZ gin, claiming the gold medal at the San Francisco Wor..."$79.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand imaGINation
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 44.2% Alcohol
Imagination Black Barn Syrah Barrel Aged Gin 700Ml"The highest quality triple distilled dry gin gently aged in French oak barrel..."$89.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand Pickering's
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 42.0% Alcohol
Pickering's Gin 700ml"Pickering's Gin is distilled in Edinburgh based on the Original 1947 recipe, ..."$69.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast90 points
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ledaig
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 46.3% Alcohol
Ledaig 10 Yo Isle Of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky"Wine Enthusiast: "The taste profile explodes on the tongue in flavors of salt..."$88.99 -
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- Variety None
- Vintage NV
- Brand Amarula
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 17.0% Alcohol
Amarula Cream 700Ml""The spirit of Africa". A rich & velveteen liqueur made from unique marula fr..."$34.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand imaGINation
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 38.0% Alcohol
Imagination Lewis Farms Strawberry Gin 700Ml"New Zealand pink gin at it's finest! A limited edition release made with loca..."$79.99 -
- Variety Whisky
- Vintage NV
- Brand Highlands & Islands Scotch Whisky Company
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 40.0% Alcohol
Islay Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700Ml"An Islay single malt from a secret distillery, Islay Storm has loads of peaty..."$72.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand Tarquin's
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 42.0% Alcohol
Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin 700mL"A modern take on a Classic London Dry Gin. Award winning, fully-independent, ..."$79.99 -
- Variety Rum
- Vintage NV
- Brand KRAKEN
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 40.0% Alcohol
Kraken Black Spiced Rum 700Ml"The Kraken is dark spiced Caribbean rum blended with natural flavours, distil..."$64.99 -
- Variety Gin
- Vintage NV
- Brand imaGINation
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Spirits
- Alcohol Percentage 42.0% Alcohol
Imagination Reikorangi Triple Distilled Dry Gin 700Ml"Triple distilled with pure Kapiti Coast rain water & standard dry gin botanic..."$79.99
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.