As the name suggests, this Tribute Gin is an homage to the Filliers family. The original recipe dates back to 1928, when third generation Firmin Filliers ran the company and developed the recipe.

The rich history of this gin is reflected not only in the flavour of the original recipe but also in the form of the original bottle.

At the time, Firmin could obtain the iconic pharmacy bottle through his cousin, a pharmacist in Antwerp, in order to bottle his product. It was an emergency solution at the time because glass was very expensive. A visionary move that still charatarises the Filliers Dry Gin 28 to this day.

The Young & Pure Genever has never been in barrel, which emphasizes the refreshing characteristics of the Genever.

Different aromas complement each other in a clear way, with the freshness of the juniper in the foreground. This makes this Young & Pure Genever ideal for the preparation of gin-based cocktails.

A 2002 Pulteney single malt from independent bottler Hunter Laing that was matured in a single ex-bourbon barrel for 19 years, before being bottled in February 2022 as part of its Old Malt Cask series.

TASTING NOTES:

NOSE: Clean, Citrus, Slightly maritime.

PALATE: Honey sweetness, herbal, white pepper.

FINISH: Long with more sweet herbal.

Taiwanese heavyweight Kavalan, most recently ranked 24^th on the World’s Most Admired Whiskies List by Drinks International, is unveiling the global launch of an all new Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask single malt whisky

• Kavalan is launching a new Triple Sherry single malt bottling featuring a mix of whiskies matured in Oloroso, Pedro-Ximenez, and Moscatel Sherry barrels.
• The distillery describes the whisky as having “characteristics of cinnamon, smoked candied plums and citrus, berry, tropical fruit and longan scents, slightly honey, chocolate and toffee tickle the taste buds cheerfully, just like a supple flamenco dance."
• It will come with an all new packaging which visually expresses the profile of the whisky through intertwining patterns of white, gold and red, which were painted with acrylic, to symbolise the smooth taste of the three Sherry casks used.
• This will be a real balancing act for the Taiwanese distillery as it must avoid becoming overly-sherried, which can be sharp and too intense, whilst drawing out the mellow, honey sweetness from the PX and Moscatel barrels, and the dried fruits from the Oloroso barrels.

Flavour: Ripe, mature berries and dried fruits fill the nose, with fresh scents of grapes and citrus interlaced with chocolate brownie and toffee sweetness. Hints of cinnamon, clover and spiciness, blend into pleasant oakiness and fragrant rosemary.

Palate: Lingering flavours of sherry dried fruits. Warm and smooth with a mellow texture. A lively flamenco dance of candied fruit, caramel, and honey sweetness on the taste buds. Multi-layered and perfectly balanced, it's an unforgettable feast for the palate.

Tasting: Best paired with desserts, dark chocolates, nuts, seafood salads, smoky meats and mildly spicy cuisine.

Taiwanese whisky has been a 'thing' for a while now, since 2008 in fact, but the highly-regarded Kavalan whiskies are now finally available in NZ !!!

KAVALAN Solist Brandy Cask matures in selected first fill brandy casks, which give it its sweet and balanced taste. It is unchill-filtered with no added coloring and is bottled as a single cask at cask strength. Each bottling carries a serial number, cask type and the signature of the master blender.

Tasting Note 

Nose: Peaches and cream, strawberry jam, freshly cut passion fruit, creamy toffee, baking spices and warm honey.

Palate: Tinned peaches, oily with dark toffee, toasted nuts and tropical fruits.

Finish: A long finish of stewed peaches, lychee and cocoa.

The name Kavalan means ‘flatland people’ and is named after the local indigenous tribes who originally inhabited the area. The land on which the distillery sits is known for its cold spring water and salty ocean air and let’s not forget the subtropical heat which helps with accelerated maturation taking the whisky only two years to produce.

“We strive to produce quality and distinctive Taiwanese whisky and we are confident that it will please the whisky connoisseurs worldwide. Kavalan whisky is now available in most European countries and will be launched in the US and Russia very soon. Our goal is to make Kavalan available globally.”- Ian Cheng Kavalan Distillery Master Distiller

The top floors of this warehouse at the distillery can reach up to 108 degrees Fahrenheit, causing an angel’s share of no less than 15% annually. The distilleries most memorable awards coming from the Whisky Magazine’s most prestigious awards Icons of Whisky being named ‘Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year’ in 2011′, The Kavalan Fino being named Asian Whisky of the Year 2013, and The Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique being named 2015 World Whisky of the Year’

The second whisky in the Kavalan Concertmaster series is aged in the distillery’s own special reserve of refill casks, then finished in the Spanish ex Sherry casks. Bottled at 40% abv with no colouring.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Tropical fruits of mango and coconut, red fruits of raspberries and cranberries, milk chocolate and creamy vanilla toffee.

Palate: Ripe dark fruits of raisins and figs, toasted walnuts and almond flakes, creme brûlée and strawberry jam.

Finish: Dark chocolate, creamy toffee and red fruits.

Nose - There is a lot of typical Kavalan nuts, vanilla and honey but then comes this beautiful sweet smoky sea air with stewed apples, pears, pineapples and thick raspberry jam. It has the signature Kavalan tropical fruit notes, but they are hidden under a thick smoke and vanilla scent.

Palate - It comes in warm and thick a true Cask Strength single malt, with that raspberry jam and thick vanilla from the nose really showing their way through along with some coconut and smoky fruit flavour. This has a medium to long finish that is all present on the palate and coating of your mouth. When swallowed it seems to disappear as if it never went down at all but your mouth is left with a ton of smoky spices and fruity flavours that stay for a long time.

Enticing to all the senses, the aroma of fiery spice blends with the mellowness of Jack Daniel's and a hint of red hot cinnamon. The result is a sweet, hot cinnamon kick that complements the smooth and delicious taste of Jack Daniel's, giving you a unique finish full of unmistakable character.

This 'Fife Blend' is a collaboration with a farm distillery in Fife and consists of a  25yo Cameronbridge finished in Marsala casks blended with 15yo whisky from an unnamed Fife distillery (very possibly Daftmill) and bottled at 56.3%.

Nose
Light and remarkably effervescent, with fresh grapes, peach, cherry and mango, alongside subtle richer notes of maple syrup and banana.

Taste
Ripe nectarine, mango and apricot merge with candied ginger stem, syrup and milk chocolate. A dash of water brings out big notes of tropical fruits.

Finish
Strawberries, dry champagne and passionfruit.

This Aberlour has been finished in a first fill oloroso butt and bottled by independent bottler James Eadie.

Nose
Fresh and aromatic roasted coffee, cloves and pepper mingle with strawberries and raspberry jam.

Taste
Soft, rounded fresh strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and redcurrants.

Finish
Thick strawberry jam and clotted cream.

Spiced Rum doesn?t come any better. New Jamaican rum to NZ ?Canerock? is wonderfully spiced with fresh root ginger, Madagascan Vanilla pods and coconut and aged in ex-Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks, for extra richness and complexity.

This exquisite Spiced Rum is the result of 2 legendary Jamaican Distilleries, Clarendon and Long Pond, distilleries that have defined Jamaican rum for centuries, they represent 2 of the last 6 distilleries still producing Rum on Jamaica. Long Pond distillery is lovingly referred to as the ?Pheonix of Jamaica? it has over 250 years of history and is renowned for its inimitable, heavy, funky pot still rums, crafted with ancestral methods kept secret throughout its long tenure. Long Pond rums give Canerock Jamaican Spiced Rum its signature high-intensity character and structure. Clarendon Distillery are the ?Guardians of Tradition? and is surrounded by Sugarcane fields, from which they make their own Molasses. Clarendon is renowned for refined and elegant expressions thanks to its diverse collection of stills and centuries of savoir-faire.

Wonderfully luxurious, perfumed with warm vanilla, dried fruits and subtle coconut and ginger.

Base: 70% Cane Honey, 30% Cane Juice  | Blend may vary harvest to harvest 

A blend of premium rum aged in small barrels, naturally infused with traditional and native botanicals. We like to keep it real on the Caldera Coast. 

This all natural spiced rum has been barrel aged for a minimum of 2 years in ex-wine barrels before being naturally infused with whole native & traditional spices - roasted wattle seed, native ginger, dried orange, vanilla, cinnamon and golden berries and finished with a pinch of sea salt.

From the place where summer never stops comes HUSK COCONUT. Made from 100% single estate cane juice rum, infused with natural coconut and a hint of vanilla, Husk Coconut is very versatile, easy to mix with pineapple juice or soda. Husk Coconut makes it easy to shake up Coconut Daiquiris or Coconut Mojitos at home. Husk Coconut is a full flavoured premium spirit with a lot of depth and a tropical, rich and velvety coconut flavour. Delicious.

The Black Cask Plantation Rum is a liquid work of art, born from the union of two exquisite rum cultures. Each drop tells a story of passion and tradition, beginning with meticulous distillation in Barbados and Venezuela. Imagine the journey of the rums, maturing first in white oak barrels, then traveling to the South-West of France for a second maturation in toasted barrels. This method imparts delicate smoky nuances to the rum, perfectly complementing the notes of ripe fruit and sweet spices. It's more than a rum, it's an invitation to an unforgettable sensory journey. Savor every sip, a perfect blend of complexity and refinement.

Aroma: Intense and fresh with honey notes, aromas of cooked bananas, citrus and vanilla. Nutty facets of coconut, almonds and a hint of coffee follow after

Taste: Balanced, fruity with accents of caramel, plums and pear followed by vanilla sauce and nutmeg.

Finish: Long and pleasantly sweet with banana notes, lemon zest, cooked apples, tonka beans, caramel and accents of cinnamon towards the end.
Enjoy it neat or in a cocktail.