Spirits
Spirits are the highest ABV products of the alcohol family and as a result have the greatest capability to age, far beyond most fine wines. Cognac and other types of Brandy have long been collectible, with a bottle from the 1762 vintage selling at auction in 2020 for $1,500,000, and rare, aged Rums have started breaking into the mainstream but fine whisky is certainly the most desirable spirit on the world right now.
Whisky can be made in a variety of styles and is mostly produced in Japan, Ireland, the United States and most prominently, Scotland. Single malt Scotch Whisky is extremely collectible and is one of the most sought-after in the world, with the The Macallan's top releases being the pinnacle.
Fortified wines are not categorised as spirits, yet they contain a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to stop fermentation and “fortify” the wine. Port and Sherry are two of the most well-known and popular examples of fortified wines.
Spirits
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Porto | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£133.98 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2018 Vintage Port Quinta da Roeda is a field blend aged for approximately 18 months in very large used wooden vats. It comes in with 104 grams of residual sugar. Ripe and expressive, this delicious single-quinta Porto also has fine concentration and some pop on the finish. Indeed, as this sits and airs out, it proves it has a real backbone. Two days later, it was pretty tight. This is more about fruit than structure, though, and this sexy, nuanced and succulent Port is going to be hard to resist as it ages. Likely to be accessible on the younger side, it should still hold very well. I need to see a bit more to be fully convinced, but right now this seems like the steal and sleeper of the Fladgate Partnership trio this issue (the Fonseca and Taylor's being the others). For the moment—and young Ports do change notably as they age—this would be my favorite of the trio. The price references a full bottle, although this was tasted from a half bottle. |
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Porto | 2 | 18.5 (RM) |
Inc. VAT
£609.18 |
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Richard Mayson (18.5)The second label for Fonseca, a blend fromQuinta do Panascal in the Távora Valley and Fonseca’s estates in the Pinhão Valley. Lovely, ripe expressive dark chocolate concentration on the nose, this really sings from the glass; dense and voluptuous on the palate, super-ripe and plummy with luscious texture backed by firm, gravelly tannins that extend to a broad, gripping finish. Glorious. This will be a keeper. |
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2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,534.48 |
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The 'Yuza, Single Malt First Edition Bottled 2022 2018' is a remarkably prestigious creation from the innovative Yuza Distillery. Born in the verdant vistas of Northern Japan, this exceptional whisky captures the essence of its lush origins. Expertly crafted from the finest locally sourced grains, this masterwork underwent maturation in a combination of ex-bourbon casks and traditional Japanese Mizunara oak barrels. Boasting a rich amber hue, the Yuza, Single Malt First Edition Bottled 2022 2018 charms the palate with a harmonious fusion of warm vanilla, vibrant citrus, and gentle undertones of alluring oriental spices. Its wonderfully lengthy finish is an ode to Japanese craftsmanship, harking to the centuries of heritage and unparalleled dedication to fine distillation techniques. Savour the finest creation from Yuza Distillery, indulging in the sheer elegance of the 'Yuza, Single Malt First Edition Bottled 2022 2018' |
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Porto | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
£86.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2018 Vintage Port Quinta da Roeda is a field blend aged for approximately 18 months in very large used wooden vats. It comes in with 104 grams of residual sugar. Ripe and expressive, this delicious single-quinta Porto also has fine concentration and some pop on the finish. Indeed, as this sits and airs out, it proves it has a real backbone. Two days later, it was pretty tight. This is more about fruit than structure, though, and this sexy, nuanced and succulent Port is going to be hard to resist as it ages. Likely to be accessible on the younger side, it should still hold very well. I need to see a bit more to be fully convinced, but right now this seems like the steal and sleeper of the Fladgate Partnership trio this issue (the Fonseca and Taylor's being the others). For the moment—and young Ports do change notably as they age—this would be my favorite of the trio. The price references a full bottle, although this was tasted from a half bottle. |
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Porto | 2 | 18.5 (RM) |
In Bond
£482.00 |
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Richard Mayson (18.5)The second label for Fonseca, a blend fromQuinta do Panascal in the Távora Valley and Fonseca’s estates in the Pinhão Valley. Lovely, ripe expressive dark chocolate concentration on the nose, this really sings from the glass; dense and voluptuous on the palate, super-ripe and plummy with luscious texture backed by firm, gravelly tannins that extend to a broad, gripping finish. Glorious. This will be a keeper. |
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2 | - |
In Bond
£1,199.00 |
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The 'Yuza, Single Malt First Edition Bottled 2022 2018' is a remarkably prestigious creation from the innovative Yuza Distillery. Born in the verdant vistas of Northern Japan, this exceptional whisky captures the essence of its lush origins. Expertly crafted from the finest locally sourced grains, this masterwork underwent maturation in a combination of ex-bourbon casks and traditional Japanese Mizunara oak barrels. Boasting a rich amber hue, the Yuza, Single Malt First Edition Bottled 2022 2018 charms the palate with a harmonious fusion of warm vanilla, vibrant citrus, and gentle undertones of alluring oriental spices. Its wonderfully lengthy finish is an ode to Japanese craftsmanship, harking to the centuries of heritage and unparalleled dedication to fine distillation techniques. Savour the finest creation from Yuza Distillery, indulging in the sheer elegance of the 'Yuza, Single Malt First Edition Bottled 2022 2018' |
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