Selection
Forty Creek 2014 Evolution Special Edition Canadian Whisky
Blackberry preserves and fig lead a mellow, aromatic opening, with clove, cinnamon, dark chocolate and red grape adding depth. The palate begins buttery and smooth before warm spice gathers through the middle. Nutmeg and tree fruit broaden the profile without obscuring its balance. The finish is long and composed, fading through berries, oak, chocolate and gentle spice.
Caballito Cerrero Azul 46 Reposado Agave Spirit
Cooked agave leads with earthy, vegetal depth, followed by warm spice, vanilla and a restrained layer of oak. The palate is creamy and concentrated, balancing mature barrel character with a brighter green edge. Cinnamon, black pepper and a faint nutty note add complexity without masking the agave. The finish is long, dry and lightly smoky. Serve neat to appreciate its savoury detail and structure.
Delamotte 2018 Blanc de Blancs Champagne 750 mL
Fine, persistent bubbles rise through a pale white-gold colour. Williams pear and citrus lead the nose, opening with air toward hawthorn, fresh hazelnut and gentle sweet spice. The palate begins clean and chalky, with a touch of lemon before expanding into vineyard peach and summer fruit. Roasted hazelnut adds crisp depth, while a smooth, generous texture carries the exceptionally long, poised finish.
Vouette & Sorbée 2009 Extrait Brut Nature Champagne 750 mL
Candied orange peel and red fruit open with brioche and crushed herbs. The palate is energetic and firmly structured, with a rich texture shaped by bright acidity and clear mineral tension. Savoury and autolytic detail bring depth without softening the wine's drive. The finish is persistent and dry, returning to citrus, red fruit, herbs and stony freshness.
Champagne Chavost NV Blanc d’Assemblage Brut Nature Magnum 1.5 L
Bright golden in colour, with a fine, persistent mousse. Crunchy green apple and citrus zest lead the nose, followed by pastry and lightly toasted bread. The palate is fresh and direct but carries real vinous depth, its bright acidity balanced by a supple, structured feel. Chalk and salinity sharpen the finish, leaving citrus, orchard fruit and a restrained savoury note in a clean, energetic close.
Domaine Koji et Jae Hwa 2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 750 mL
Red cherry and raspberry lead a transparent, fragrant profile, with rose petals and subtle spice adding lift. The palate is supple and finely balanced, carrying bright red fruit over vibrant acidity. Fine, powdery tannins give quiet structure, while the old-vine concentration brings depth without heaviness. Fresh and composed through the finish, it leaves cherry, floral perfume and a gentle mineral-savoury note.
Château Cabrières 1979 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 750 mL
Dried cherry and black raspberry sit beneath a fully mature, savoury bouquet. Leather, wild game, roasted coffee and dark spice lead, with forest floor and earth adding further depth. The palate is medium-bodied and resolved, its softened tannins framing the remaining red fruit. Gentle warmth carries the wine through a persistent finish of dried herbs, spice, leather and a distinctly earthy note.
Mimurosugi Bodaimoto Sake 720 mL
A gentle, clean aroma introduces fresh rice and a softly rounded savoury note. The palate is light in movement but carries rich umami through a smooth, layered texture. Fine acidity gives the middle definition and keeps the richness poised. The finish gathers quiet power without becoming heavy, leaving delicate grain, fresh acidity and a clear, composed aftertaste.
Laurent Ponsot 2022 Meursault Cuvée du Pandoréa 750 mL
Lemon zest and white blossom open with toasted almond, hazelnut and a measured buttery richness. The palate is full and silky, balancing ripe citrus and gentle honeyed notes with a clear line of freshness. Flint and light toast add definition through the middle, while a savoury mineral edge keeps the finish long and composed. Serve slightly cool in a generous glass with lobster, roast chicken, turbot or creamy mushroom dishes.
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot 2016 Vin Jaune Les Bruyères 750 mL
Walnut, dried yellow apple and bruised orchard fruit lead a deep, savoury bouquet. Curry spice, smoky peat and a subtle citrus note add complexity without blurring the wine's focus. The palate is bone-dry and concentrated, driven by electric acidity and a firm saline line. Long and resonant through the finish, it leaves roasted nuts, yellow fruit, spice and a clear mineral echo.
Caves São João 1966 Aguardente Vínica Velhíssima
Vanilla and coconut lead a rich, concentrated aroma, followed by light smoke and the polished warmth of mature oak. The palate is intense and complex, with sweet, creamy nuances bringing softness to the spirit's firm structure. Subtle nuts add savoury depth and balance. The finish is long and composed, leaving vanilla, smoke, oak spice and gentle nuttiness.
Remoissenet 2020 Puligny-Montrachet
White flowers, fresh herbs and crushed stone frame lemon rind and ripe white fruit. Silky in texture but held by bright acidity, the palate combines measured richness with a cool mineral line. The finish is clean, persistent and quietly savoury. Serve with sole, scallops, roast chicken or vegetables in a light cream sauce.
Lopez De Heredia 2010 Vina Tondonia Mg
A classic mature Rioja with dried cherry, orange peel and red plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, vanilla and sweet spice. The palate is refined and graceful, with silky, resolved tannins and bright acidity giving the evolved fruit freshness. Subtle oxidative and savoury notes carry through the long finish. Decant gently and serve with lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Edradour Sauternes Cask Matured Batch 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Buttery sweetness opens with sticky toffee pudding, dates and a light twist of pepper. The palate is rich and syrupy, carrying raisin and juicy grape notes through a rounded, unctuous texture. Toffee deepens the sweetness while mango brings a brighter fruit lift. The finish is warming and persistent, leaving dried fruit, caramel, soft spice and sweet wine richness.
Highland Park Trillium 12 Year Old Single Cask #1792 Scotch Whisky
Toffee and candied fruit lead a concentrated aroma, joined by crystallized ginger, honey and a quiet brandy warmth. The palate is intense, carrying Christmas cake, baking spice, plum and raisin through a rich but controlled texture. Sweetness and cask depth remain well balanced. The finish is notably long, easing away with dried fruit, toffee, spice and honey.
The Wild Geese Irish Soldiers & Heroes Rare Irish Whiskey
White-wine aromatics and soft fruit open with a gentle note of banana. The palate is smooth and rounded, bringing vanilla sweetness into light cereal depth and quiet wood spice. Delicate honeyed fruit carries through the middle without becoming heavy. The finish is composed and lingering, leaving vanilla, soft oak, mild spice and a clean, lightly sweet impression.
InchDairnie RyeLaw Fife Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Peppery rye spice leads with an aromatic, grain-driven freshness. The palate layers vanilla sweetness over mature oak, bringing a firm cereal character into a rounded, gently oily texture. Caramelized warmth builds through the middle while the spice remains precise rather than sharp. The finish is dry and persistent, leaving pepper, vanilla, toasted grain and measured oak depth.
The Glen Grant 16 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Ripe pear and apple lead a bright orchard-fruit aroma, joined by toasted bread, cinnamon and a fresh grassy note. The palate is balanced and gently malty, with vanilla and soft sweetness supporting pear, orange zest and a subtle touch of kiwi. Toast and cinnamon return through a clean, warming finish, adding structure without obscuring the fruit. Approachable yet detailed, it can be served neat or with a few drops of water.
Domaine du Closel 2018 Clos du Papillon Savennières Magnum 1.5 L
Baked quince and dried apricot open into crushed almond, beeswax and a subtle flinty edge. The palate is concentrated and textural, with orchard fruit and a savoury marzipan note balanced by firm, rocky acidity. A fine bitterness adds definition rather than weight, carrying herbal and mineral detail through a long, dry finish. Decanting will help the layered character settle into focus.
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs 2022 Fixin Pinot Noir 750 mL
Bright cherry, redcurrant and crushed strawberry open with violet, herbal tea and a subtle wild note. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and silky, with crunchy red fruit carried by vibrant acidity. Fine minerality sharpens the centre, while slightly rustic, astringent tannins give the wine a compact, serious frame. The finish is detailed and lightly austere, ending on red fruit and pleasing salinity.