Selection
Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Plum, dark raspberry and grape lead a rich, direct profile. The palate is creamy and full, with honey, vanilla and cinnamon joined by mint, liquorice, sweet tea and a light grain note. Oak and clove bring structure without taking over. The finish is compact and warming, leaving dark fruit, herbal spice, vanilla and a touch of tobacco.
Cune Imperial Rioja 2012
A mature, classical Rioja with blackberry, dried cherry, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, leather and warm spice. The palate brings ripe dark fruit together with savoury earth and a fresh mineral lift, supported by polished tannins and measured structure. Graceful rather than heavy through the persistent finish, it suits roasted meats, grilled lamb or aged hard cheeses.
Pike Creek 21 Year Old European Oak Finish Canadian Whisky
Berries and green fruit open with pineapple, kiwi and cool spearmint. The palate is generous but precise, bringing caramel, nutmeg and candied fruit into balance with vanilla, pepper and firm seasoned wood. Cedar and char add a savoury edge. The finish is long and clean, leaving applewood, spice, caramel and a quiet touch of tobacco.
Douglas Laing Provenance Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 Cask 13291 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vanilla ice cream and malted cereal lead, followed by cinnamon, baking spice and a marzipan sweetness. The palate is youthful but well composed, with boiled-sweet notes held in check by warm spice and clean Highland malt. A creamy, gently spiced finish gives the single-cask profile satisfying length. Serve neat or with a few drops of water, alongside shortbread, toasted almonds, apple crumble or a mild, nutty cheese.
Chartreuse Liqueur of the 9th Centenary
A powerful herbal core is softened by measured sweetness and a delicate floral lift. The palate sits between the brighter, sweeter style of yellow herbal liqueur and the more intense vegetal depth associated with green expressions, adding layered spice and fresh alpine character. Rich yet balanced, it finishes long, aromatic and gently warming. Serve chilled, over ice or in a restrained spirit-forward cocktail.
Fettercairn Fior Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cocoa and espresso lead a dark, concentrated aroma, followed by caramelized orange, ripe fruit and warm baking spice. The palate is rich and bittersweet, with toffee and vanilla softening the roasted coffee and dark chocolate tones. Almond adds a gently nutty depth, while restrained smoke and pepper bring definition to the finish. Full-flavoured without becoming heavy, it can be served neat or with a small splash of water.
Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2 Single Malt Whisky
Fresh flowers and cut grass lead a clear, aromatic nose, with vanilla and gentle herbs adding depth. The palate is smooth and rounded, bringing soft fruit into balance with measured wood and warming spice. A fragrant herbal lift keeps the richer notes composed, while the finish is long, clean and quietly perfumed. Serve neat or with a small splash of water.
Reservoir Distillery Hunter & Scott Virginia Bourbon
Warm caramel and vanilla lead a generous aroma, with toasted grain, orange peel and baking spice adding lift. The palate is smooth and balanced, combining rounded corn sweetness with rye-derived spice and a firm but measured oak frame. A subtle cocoa note appears through the middle before the texture turns dry and composed. The finish is warming and persistent. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in an Old Fashioned.
Domaine Pierre Gaillard 2017 Côte-Rôtie Esprit de Blonde 750 mL
Ripe red and dark fruit open with warm spice and a gentle toasted note. The palate is dense yet balanced, framed by silky tannins and an aromatic thread of truffle, pepper and savoury earth. Oak is integrated, supporting the fruit rather than covering it, and the finish remains persistent and poised. Decant before serving with venison, roast lamb, beef, mushrooms or dishes built around black olives.
Remoissenet 2015 Meursault 1er Cru Blagny
Rich and layered, with ripe pear, baked apple and lemon curd opening into hazelnut, toasted brioche and a subtle floral lift. The palate is concentrated and creamy yet held in line by bright acidity and a firm mineral core. Citrus oil, almond and chalky tension shape the long, powerful finish. Serve with roast turbot, scallops, poultry in cream sauce or aged Comté.
Champagne Henri Giraud NV Hommage au Pinot Noir Brut
Ripe cherry, wild raspberry and apricot meet warm pear, toasted brioche and gentle spice. Broad and silky on the palate, it carries generous fruit through a fine, persistent mousse, with citrus zest and saline minerality adding lift. The finish is dry, precise and notably long, leaving a delicate savoury echo.
Bauchet 2012 Saint-Nicaise Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Champagne
White stone fruit and lemongrass meet delicate floral notes, followed by subtle woodland and fresh mushroom complexity. The palate remains bright and precise, with a fine, chiselled mousse and enough maturity to feel layered without losing freshness. Dry and persistent through the finish, it suits shellfish, roast chicken, mushroom risotto or nutty alpine cheese.
Cobb 2017 Emmaline Ann Vineyard Pinot Noir 750 mL
Perfumed and finely drawn, with bright cranberry, red cherry and a hint of plum framed by rose, lavender and forest floor. The palate is light on its feet yet concentrated, carrying fresh red fruit over subtle spice, dried mushroom and savoury herbal notes. Fine texture and clear acidity give the wine focus, while the finish remains long and nuanced. Serve with duck, roast pork, salmon, lentils or wild mushrooms.
Parent 2017 Beaune Premier Cru Les Epenottes
A textured, caressing red Burgundy with concentrated, vibrant fruit and a measured touch of oak. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, balancing supple texture with the gentle firmness expected of a premier cru. A subtly rustic, savoury edge shapes the finish. Serve with roast poultry, duck or simply prepared red meat.
La Rogerie 2015 Héroïne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
Pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles, opening on white peach, lemon curd, toasted brioche and white flowers. The palate is rounded and creamy, layering Golden Delicious apple, wet stone and chalk over excellent natural acidity. Salinity and soft umami shape the smooth, bone-dry finish, with gentle apple-skin bitterness adding definition.
Kinahan’s 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Blackcurrant and baked raisin open with cinnamon, roasted fruit and a trace of dry oak. The palate is rich and succulent, bringing orange peel, dark cherry and cherry cola into balance with black pepper and warming spice. A darker chocolate note builds underneath. The finish is long and gently bitter, leaving cocoa, dried fruit and peppery warmth.
Comte Louis de Lauriston Pomme Prisonnière Calvados
Fresh apple and orchard fruit lead a vivid, aromatic profile. The palate is rounded and warming, with the character of macerated fruit carried clearly through the spirit rather than hidden by oak or sweetness. A gentle savoury note brings balance through the middle. The finish is clean and persistent, leaving baked apple, fruit skin and a measured warmth.
Kings County Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey 375 mL
Corn, hay and peppery spice shape a direct, aromatic opening. The palate is richly textured, bringing cinnamon, dark chocolate and molasses into balance with toasted oak and firm barrel spice. A high-malt grain character keeps the sweetness structured, while the finish is warm, deep and persistent. Serve neat, with a little water, or in a restrained Old Fashioned.
Champagne Charles Mignon 2020 Le Noyer Cornail Extra Brut 750 mL
Bright stone fruit opens with a nutty note, light spice and a delicate chalky edge. The palate is creamy yet vibrant, its concentrated fruit carried by a persistent mousse and focused acidity. Subtle savoury depth develops through the middle without dulling the wine's energy. The finish is long and mineral, returning to orchard fruit, spice and a clean salivating freshness.
Boisrenard 2009 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
Roasted fig, blackberry, cassis and kirsch form a deep, generous core, joined by graphite, pepper, tobacco and a touch of tar. The palate is powerful yet defined, with dense fruit, mouthwatering freshness and mesquite-toned tannins. A round, concentrated southern Rhône red with savoury depth and a long, structured finish.