Some distilleries are renowned for their meatier spirit style; underneath the fruitiness or maltiness lurks something that is just a little bit animalic. We were inspired to search out malts with this touch of the wild about them – whether from their distillation or subsequent maturation – and bring them together in our Menagerie.

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Menagerie boasts a complex aroma of baking spices, leather, tar and musky fruits. The palate is engagingly lush with even more fruit, while oily smoke and forest floor notes linger in the finish.

Comprised of 100% wild Jabalí agave,  this mezcal is citric and light bodied with a lively mouthfeel. Tasting notes include lactose, wet stone, fermented fruit, and herbaceous conifers. Notoriously difficult to distill, Jabalí agaves tend to grow in groups, and the name is a reflection of their spiny likeness to wild boars.

AGAVE: CONVALLIS

MAESTRO: JOSE ESPINOSA

ORIGEN: SAN ANDRÉS ZABACHE

ELEVACIÓN: 4,705 FT / 1379 M - 5708 FT/1740 M

FERMENTACIÓN: LEVAD, 6 DIAS

DESCRIPTION

Crisp crimson in the glass, the 2021 Slander opens with notes of wild strawberry, pomegranate, Bing cherry and cedar. Secondary aromatics abound, with hints of redwood grove underbrush, white pepper and earth. Delicate on entry, the palate is flooding with red plum, cherry cola, rhubarb and spices. A touch of cocoa powder on the finish, the wine closes with confident acidity and length.

Aged for 8 months in French Oak, 32% new.

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Aska is a wine that emerges from Banfi's exploration of the Bolgheri region. It is primarily crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc. The fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, while the aging process occurs in French oak barriques for approximately 10 months. The winemaker describes Aska as having complex and intense aromas, with hints of blueberry, jam, tobacco, and cocoa. On the palate, it is soft, with sweet and elegant tannins, culminating in a long and persistent finish. This wine exhibits great aging potential. Given its structure and elegance, Aska pairs exceptionally well with game dishes, aged cheese, and cold cuts. Notably, in the 2022 wine awards, it received a score of 93 points from James Suckling.

The Tullibardine Marquess Collection celebrates their heritage and strong link with the hamlet of Tullibardine. Following traditional maturation in first-fill Bourbon barrels, the whisky has spent an additional year in Sicilian Marsala wine casks. Keith Geddes, master blender at Tullibardine Distillery, said: “It’s another exciting moment for Tullibardine to be announcing The Murray Marsala Cask Finish – a whisky that pays tribute to our story and continues to experiment with new wood types to create a complex and delicious single malt. “It’s a superb release, handcrafted by the dedicated workforce based at this small artisan distillery. We have sourced delicious and sweet Sicilian Marsala wine casks, which have been filled with our signature single malt and left to mature for a little over a year. “As with previous releases, it is a glorious illustration of the versatility of Tullibardine and our efforts to experiment to produce propositions that suit both new and existing consumers alike.”

Named after founder Joe Wagner’s son, Bishop, this apple brandy is a nod to Spanish lore, when California was considered to be the legendary Garden of Eden. The serpent on top of the cork is a reminder of what can happen when paradise is lost.

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep ruby gold

Nose: Fresh Gravenstein apples, cinnamon, maple, charred oak

Body: Thicky and viscous

Palate: Whipped cream covered apple pie, with a savory spiced crust. 

Distilled with pure rainwater and natural spring water in 100% copper pot stills, this liquid art is distinctively herbal and incredibly pure. Barrel aged for 48 months in underground caves, the result is an unrivaled extra añejo tequila from Pasote, with flavors of roasted agave, warm vanilla and a touch of spice on the long luscious finish.

The first US imported batch of Mezonte Jalisco was distilled by Santos Juarez using maguey Alineno and Cimarrón in Toliman, Jalisco. While this was produced in Tequila-country, the production of this Raicilla is a far cry from what you’d see in modern Tequila. The agaves are cooked in an underground oven, milled by hand with axes, and distilled in a copper and wood still.

The second US imported batch of Mezonte Jalisco was made by Lorenzo Virgen in Chancuellar, Jalisco using over 10 different agave varietals. The agave were cooked in an underground pit oven, fermented with spring water, and distilled in copper with Pine and Parota Wood.

Sacrvm Madrecuishe Joven is an authentic mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico, celebrated for its rich flavor profile. Crafted from mature Madrecuishe agave using traditional methods, this joven mezcal offers a harmonious blend of herbal notes, earthy tones, subtle smokiness, and a hint of citrus. Whether sipped neat or used in cocktails, it embodies the essence of Oaxacan mezcal craftsmanship and provides a memorable drinking experience.

Glen Grant is known as a bit of an elder statesman of the whisky world, shining at great age, and this bottling does not buck the trend. A 1997 vintage that has been held in a refill American oak hogshead, this dram has had plenty of time to gain complexity and character.

The whisky is floral and somewhat spicy, with prickling notes of pepper, chili and cinnamon on show. These flavours are joined by a deep, creamy vanilla, some honeydew melon, peaches, bright oak, chocolate, plums, apples and pears.

This bottling is presented at a formidable 59.3% ABV, and without chill filtration or colouration, ensuring the drinker gets the full experience.

Founded in 1779, Bowmore is the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Islay. Its delicately peated, well-balanced spirit has been an inspiration for many a whisky lover for many years. This Bowmore single malt has been matured for its final four years in a fresh port pipe. This Bowmore was originally matured in a 500-litre sherry cask to give slow, gentle maturation. The European oak gives the spirit a soft oaky spiciness and dried fruit flavours. After seven years maturing in the Sherry butt, the Murray McDavid Whisky Creations Team transferred the whisky into a freshly emptied first-fill Port wine cask, or 'pipe'. The rich, sweet, fruity Port gives additional depth of flavour and further increases the smoky character of this classic Islay peated malt.

VISUAL

Copper-colored, with orange and golden hues, it is bright and full-bodied.

AROMA

Delicate vanilla, maple, hints of dried fruits such as prunes, spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, blond tobacco, preserved fruits such as cherries, floral vapors such as dried rose petals and violets.

It is harmonious between its aromatic palette and its alcohol content.

It is balanced.

TASTE

The palate is silky, sweet and slightly bitter at the end, the olfactory promise is perceived in each sip, leaving spicy, fruity and floral flashes of great permanence.

AGE: 2 years

CONT. NET.: 750 ML

ALC. VOL.: 40%

BARREL: American oak

Moet Imprial is the House's iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies the unique Moet & Chandon style. A style that distinguishes itself by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity. Created from more than 100 different wines, of which 20% to 30% are reserve wines specially selected to enhance their maturity, complexity and constancy.
The vibrant and generous Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne makes every holiday a celebration and is perfect for New Year's Eve, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or Valentine's Day. This gift elevates any occasion and says Congratulations for an Anniversary, Wedding, Bridal Shower, Bachelor Party, College Graduation, Birthday, Housewarming, Retirement, New Job, Job Promotion, Family Reunion, or the close of a Business Deal.

Awards

Wine Spectator score of 91.

Tasting Panel score of 92.

A 17 Year Old Single Malt that was aged in ex-Bourbon barrels for the first 15 years before being transferred into a rare Japanese Mizunara cask for the final two years. It's predecessor the Glendalough 13 Year Old Mizunara Finish was named in the top 20 whiskeys in the world. Very aromatic and complex on the palate with notes of honeycomb, creamy vanilla and cedarwood spice.

Bottled to celebrate Ardbeg Day 2021 and Islay’s definitely-real-and-totally-not-made-up flavour breathing dragon, Ardbeg Scorch is a dram with an almost mythical flavour profile. Our whisky wizards have been hard at work, chanting incantations and conjuring spirits, concocting one of the Distillery’s most fantastical whiskies yet. Matured in ex-Bourbon American oak casks, fiercely charred and packed with smoke, discover lair upon lair of flavour in Ardbeg Scorch.

This edition of Ardbeg Scorch will be available in the below countries – if an exact date isn’t specified, make sure you’re a Member of the Ardbeg Committee to be kept up to date!

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Bright brushed gold

NOSE: On the nose, frighteningly intense aromas of soot and smoke lie in wait. Hints of aniseed and fragrant patchouli interlace with bold notes of quenched steel and saddle soap. With a drop of water, herbal top notes of briarwood, sage and pine wisp their way to the fore.

TASTE: Take a sip and experience lair upon lair of flavour. An oily mouthfeel grips the senses. Billowy clouds of sweet smoke and dragon charred oak permeate the palate, while grilled fare and black liquorice weave between notes of medicinal lozenge.

FINISH: A long and heroic finale, with a subtle tarry aftertaste. A finish that will drag on, well into its happily ever after.

Germain-Robin XO is an icon of California Brandy. Distilled exclusively in Pruhlo Charentais Pot Stills and aged in Limousin Oak Barrels, XO highlights the unique flavor and characteristics of California Pinot Noir grapes.

DISTILLER'S NOTES:
The high-quality California wine grapes in Germain-Robin XO showcase unique flavors and layered textures. The signature grape, Pinot Noir, provides a dark cherry character and a rich silky mouthfeel. Colombard distillate adds a fresh apple character while Sémillon provides richness with peach and apricot notes. The balance of both fruit and oak flavors is unique to Germain-Robin XO. The vanilla and toast flavors from the French oak complement the fruit which creates layers of complexity that only can be found from sourcing great fruit. The fermentation and distillation is driven with the goal of emphasizing fruit and mouthfeel and then paired with aging in select Limousin Oak Barrels. Texturally, the brandy is extremely smooth and has an incredibly long finish.

SIGNATURE FLAVORS:
Cherry, Vanilla, Oak

Kujira Whisky 12 Year Old Sherry Cask is a single grain whisky whose originality is to be made from 100% indica long grain rice fermented with yeast like whisky and black Koji, a variety unique to the Okinawa islands, distilled in traditional stills according to the manufacturing method inherited from awamori, the traditional spirit of the region.

This Kujira whisky is a blend of single grains aged for 12 years in Sherry casks only, under a subtropical climate whose influence is expressed through a tasting profile balanced between sweetness and complexity.

At the opening it is first the notes of rum, cognac, molasses and corn that express themselves followed in the mouth by the sweetness of fruity aromas of blueberry and dried fruit. In the finish, we note the lightness and sweetness of its aromatic profile that persists until the last moment.

Distilled, aged and bottled in Japan, this single grain is a creation of the Kumesen Syuzo distillery located in the south of Japan in the tropical archipelago of Okinawa, formerly known as the kingdom of Ryukyu. 

Both whisky and awamori, the single grain rice whiskies also called Ryukyu whiskies, represent an enriching blend of age-old know-how.

Moet Imprial is the House's iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies the unique Moet & Chandon style. A style that distinguishes itself by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity. Created from more than 100 different wines, of which 20% to 30% are reserve wines specially selected to enhance its maturity, complexity and constancy. The vibrant and generous Moet & Chandon Imprial Champagne makes every holiday a celebration and is perfect for New Year's Eve, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or Valentine's Day. This gift elevates any occasion and says Congratulations for an Anniversary, Wedding, Bridal Shower, Bachelor Party, College Graduation, Birthday, Housewarming, Retirement, New Job, Job Promotion, Family Reunion, or the close of a Business Deal.

Moet & Chandon Imprial has a Wine Spectator score of 91.

Moet & Chandon Imprial has The Tasting Panel score of 92.

As a tribute to shared Irish and American artistry, Heaven's Door Master Blender Ryan Perry and Redbreast Master Blender Billy Leighton collaborated on the 10-year-old Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in casks used for Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Full and complex body by way of Rich Ripe Fruit, Red Apples, Figs & Dates, as well as an unmistakable nutty note of Marzipan and Ground Nut, especially in the finish