Spirits
Spirits
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So often a tasting note of top wines from Pauillac, the gorgeous Liqueur de Cassis was created by Baron Philippe to reflect the mastery of his winemakers’ skilful blending, growing three varieties of blackcurrants within the Mouton estate. Hand-picked and sorted twice at the peak of ripeness in July, the berries are crushed and macerated in grape spirits before being placed in oak for 50 days. The result is a remarkably long, fruity and silky Cassis displaying epic generosity alongside a delightfully spicy core which restrains the sweetness like black pepper on fresh strawberries.HK$1,290.00 -
Wine Advocate (89)
The 1991 Vintage Port is flattering and precocious for its vintage. It offers generous levels of sweet black fruits, full body, a velvety, supple texture, and a fine finish. Drink it over the next 20 years.HK$4,750.00 -
Wine Spectator (90)
This builds on your palate into super, well-constructed, balanced Port. Wonderful floral and fruit aromas, like walking into a lovely florist shop. Full in body, medium-sweet, loads of tannins and long, peppery, fruity finish. Give it time. Best after 2002. -JSHK$3,960.00 -
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of the Nikka 2000s Yoichi Single Malt NV, an exquisite whisky hailing from the esteemed Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido, Japan. This award-winning distillery, founded by the legendary Masataka Taketsuru, is famed for adhering to traditional methods, ensuring each barrel yields an utterly unique taste profile. The Nikka 2000s Yoichi Single Malt NV is a perfect embodiment of this pursuit of excellence.
Characterised by its bold, peaty flavour entwined with soft, well-aged tones of autumn fruits; this bespoke single malt is a true testament to the intricate art of Japanese whisky-making. Pleasing to both nose and palate, it seduces with a delightful mix of sweetness and spice, leaving a lingering trail of smoke. Expertly crafted to emulate the same level of sophistication as its predecessors, the Nikka 2000s Yoichi Single Malt NV is the perfect addition to any discerning connoisseur's collection.
HK$4,400.00 -
Old Rip Van Winkle Kentucky Straight Bourbon Family Reserve 23YO NV NV epitomises the pinnacle of American craftsmanship. Crafted in the heart of Kentucky’s renowned bourbon country, this exquisite spirit is meticulously distilled using a traditional mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley, then aged for an impressive 23 years in premium charred oak barrels. The Van Winkle family, stewards of this esteemed lineage, ensure each batch embodies unparalleled depth and complexity. The extended maturation process imparts rich notes of caramel, dark chocolate, and dried fruits, seamlessly balanced with subtle hints of vanilla and spice. The amber-hued liquid unveils a velvety smooth texture, culminating in a long, satisfying finish that lingers gracefully on the palate. Ideal for the discerning connoisseur, Old Rip Van Winkle Kentucky Straight Bourbon Family Reserve 23YO NV NV is a testament to exceptional quality and enduring tradition, making it a coveted addition to any fine collection.
HK$64,155.00 -
Highland Park Distillery is one of the world’s greatest single malt whiskies. In 2018, Highland Park ranked 2nd behind only Macallan in volume of auction sales. Located on the island of Orkney, the distillery was founded in 1798 by Magnus Eunson. Eunson was a colourful character who was a butcher and church warden by day and an illicit whisky smuggler by night!
Highland Park is the only distillery to use peat from Orkney in the distillation process. This gives the resulting whisky its iconic smoky, slightly sweet flavour, rather than the briny, medicinal peatiness more common in Islay whiskies. Today it is one of the world’s most recognised and collectable whiskies.HK$134,750.00 -
HK$1,880.00 -
Pilzer Grappa Di Nosiola NV exemplifies the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship, meticulously distilled in the heart of the Trentino region. Crafted from the esteemed Nosiola grapes, renowned for their delicate floral and fruity characteristics, this grappa undergoes a precise distillation process to preserve its nuanced flavours. Pilzer, a distinguished producer with a legacy of excellence, employs traditional techniques coupled with modern precision to ensure each batch embodies purity and elegance. The result is a smooth, fragrant spirit, featuring subtle notes of almond, vanilla, and dried apricot, with a refined, lingering finish. Pilzer Grappa Di Nosiola NV is a testament to the artisanal heritage of fine Italian spirits, making it a quintessential addition to any connoisseur’s collection.
HK$1,300.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 1967 Colheita Tawny Port was bottled in 2012 with a long cork. I've seen this release before, but some time in bottle has certainly helped settle it down. It doesn't have a lot of intensity or concentration given its age, but its gentle demeanor, harmony and complexity make it very appealing. Relatively fresh, understated and lingering on the finish, this is easy to love, even if it is not quite a blockbuster. It's typically priced for a tawny this old—the only listing in the USA is at $260.HK$11,080.00 -
A ravishing testament to enduring quality, the Port Ellen 24 YO 1978 is a distinguished single malt Scotch whisky hailing from the revered producing region of Islay, Scotland. Initiated in the now silent Port Ellen Distillery, which has a rich history dating back to 1825, this distilled brilliance presents a captivating symphony of texture and flavour. Fashioned with utmost precision and age-old rigor, it offers the exclusive experience of savouring a spirit born from traditional methods.
In its composition, you'll find wholesome barley notes infused with enticing wafts of peat smoke, with a gentle seaside twist. As it cascades down the palate, undertones of dried fruit, leather, and a subtle salty tang reveal themselves. A legendary, limited-edition creation, the Port Ellen 24 YO 1978 pays a beautiful homage to its roots while offering whisky enthusiasts an impeccable sipping experience. Their stock is limited, making this a valuable seek-out for any refined connoisseur.
HK$27,000.00 -
(1x75cl) 2003Wine Advocate (95)
The Quinta do Noval Vintage 2003 has a gorgeous raisin, fig and clove-scented bouquet with more freshness than the whole of Pomerol combined. As Christian Seely quipped, “the vines are accustomed to the heat”. It unfolds in the glass, gaining vigor, if not complexity, with touches of leather, California raisin and dried flower emerging. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins, dishing out lovely ripe and intense blackberry, leather, sage, tobacco and white- pepper notes. In this vintage, the Noval Vintage does not possess the breeding or the bravura of the Nacional and yet it remains a very impressive Port – a success for the vintage. Drink 2016-2030+ Tasted January 2014.HK$725.00 -
(6x75cl) 2007HK$2,955.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2011 Vintage Port hasn't been seen in a while. It begins our mini-vertical this issue. Showing rich and gorgeous fruit, this is pure, young and elegant. There is still plenty of power here, but decanting a small portion for about three hours gave me some hope that it would be approachable a bit sooner than anticipated. Noval has mid-palate finesse all the time—so, too, here. It makes this very graceful, despite the power and the first lush impression. The pure power does not detract from the feeling of elegance at all, as this comes together well. Dried herbs, eucalyptus and a long finish make this special, the complexity on the finish sealing the deal. This is early in this wine's evolution, but it is beginning to open its eyes and peek out at the world.HK$3,640.00 -
(6x75cl) 2012Wine Advocate (94)
The 2012 Vintage Port is part of our mini-vertical this issue. Since this was last seen, it has come along beautifully. It is actually richer, lusher and more seductive than the 2011, which focuses on power, while still showing admirable mid-palate finesse. That said, it really isn't as concentrated, and it certainly is not as well structured. It is still an unusually sexy Noval with a hedonistic overlay. It is pretty approachable. You may not conclude it is the best of the group, but everyone's going to adore it.HK$4,520.00 -
James Suckling (98)
This is a superb baby Noval that reminds me of the 1966. Chewy yet so polished. The light sweetness suggests an overall dialing back of the sugar content. Stemmy and lightly green. A truly classic Noval. Almost all from Pinhao. Buy. Better in 2025.HK$2,745.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2017 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port was picked from August 21 to September 28 under perfect conditions. It has a tightly wound bouquet that requires a lot of aeration. Eventually it reveals fabulous, detailed aromas of cassis, bilberry jam, crushed stone and pressed violets, later hints of orange blossom and quince. The palate is pure class. Saturated tannins, wonderful structure but the headline is the intensity of fruit. I cannot remember a Noval with this penetration, almost overwhelming the senses as layers of effervescent black plum and cassis fruit segue into a spicy finish that fans out like there is no tomorrow. Is this the best Quinta do Noval ever?HK$3,485.00 -
Wine Spectator (99)
This sports serious heft, with a core of brooding fig jam, ganache, Christmas pudding and pastis-soaked black currant notes, followed by a powerhouse finish of smoldering charcoal and tar. The feel is remarkably velvety and rounded overall, with a mouthwatering licorice root element adding to the already considerable length. Best from 2026 through 2056.HK$5,195.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2004 Vintage Port Nacional is a declared Vintage Port aged for 18 months in wooden casks. An old vines field blend, it comes in at just 79 grams per liter of residual sugar, rather dry on paper and in perception. Typically graceful and leaning on elegance in the mid-palate, it is laced with some herbs and rhubarb up front. It is very aromatic and it opens with a distinctive flavor profile compared to others in the Vintage Port lineup that I had open. In the mid-palate, it seems like a very fine table wine in some ways, showing remarkable finesse and focus, and a rather dry finish. It is completely closed and gives little. The structure and the underlying concentration are all obvious, though. They are classic and they make this a cellar candidate from the get-go. Despite being over a decade old, this is tight, firm, powerful and too young. After playing around with it for several days, I saw it finally begin to blossom, to show fresh fruit and something besides austerity. By the end of the week, it was far more evolved, showing its wonderful concentration, increasingly interesting intensity of flavor and a long finish. It is never obvious, but it is always quite gorgeous. This is an old school Port on an old school schedule. It needs cellaring. If extended aeration makes it at least a bit approachable, it is not exactly showing all it has and all it can be. Be patient--even if it is more approachable in a decade or so, that won't be even close to its peak. If you're patient and young, give it a try around 2040.HK$6,280.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2017 Vintage Port Nacional is a field blend, mostly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão and Tinta Roriz, aged for 18 months in old wood. It comes in at 99 grams of residual sugar and was bottled about a month before this tasting after 18 months in wooden vats. In 2016, I might've made an argument that the regular Noval was better. In this vintage, this seems to be a clear choice, granting that Ports change constantly in their youth. Its siblings at all levels in the last few vintages are very fine, but this is an indisputable benchmark that seems to better them all. Rich and vibrant, this has plenty of stuffing and flavor, more than the regular Noval. Then, it adds layer after layer of power. A couple of hours of air makes both the flavors and tannins more intense. It is simply gripping—yet also remarkably fresh. It's a great Noval, and one of the shortlist candidates for Wine of the Vintage. There were 200 cases produced.HK$8,600.00 -
Decanter (96)
Made only in top years from the best lots, like all Noval's reds this is fermented in stainless steel then aged in French oak - in this case for 10 months in 35% new oak. Signature orange blossom riffs make for a delicate interplay of fruit and flower. A plume of fine, schistous tannins and bright acidity gently but persuasively anchor and extend its inky, perfumed black berry and plum fruits, with hints of bergamot, milk chocolate, clove, cedar and cinnamon. Very fine and such a great example of the variety, and nearly half the price of the Reserva!HK$3,080.00 -
Mark Squires (99)
This old wine was acquired by Quinta do Vallado and said to be an 1866 Colheita (although Francisco Spratley Ferreira of the winery tells me he can't honestly say for sure if it is a true single-vintage Colheita, which is why it is marketed just as "Tributa"), pre-phylloxera vines. It was bottled for Antonia Adelaide Ferreira's 200th anniversary--a woman who built a lot of Douro and was the ancestor of Vallado's owners. Francisco told me (with some typos corrected) that "we think it is a true colheita, but it's impossible to be sure... We bought this wine and the owner said to me that [he] never touched ... this wine last 50 years! We believe that with this concentration and baume (13,5), this is really very old and wasn't "refrescado" (add young wines to fill the barrel).... At same time it' s amazing the acidity, especially thinking in this baume! The wine only was bottled last weeks!" I've run into my share of really old Ports recently--1863 Niepoort, Sequeira, the NV Wine and Soul "5G"--all were exceptional and all were very different. This would be my winner of that group. If you are really loaded, keep reading. Very dark in color and far thicker than the 5g (although not, perhaps, as vibrant), this is remarkably thick and viscous--there seems to be no question that it is old and concentrated. It is very complex, too. Laced with molasses and dark chocolate, and a touch of charcoal, it is enlivened by a big hit of acidity. The texture is quite caressing and sexy. Its age shows mostly in its thick demeanor. It reminds me of some century old Moscatels I've had in Southern Portugal. It is remarkably sweet and fresh in most other respects. It is a wonderful experience. There is bad news. You could predict this, huh? There were 1,300 bottles produced--and they are coming in special decanters running around $3,000 per 750ml bottle. (No, I didn't get one of those bottles, but I did get a sample taste!)HK$26,375.00 -
(6x75cl) 2004HK$3,475.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2016 Vintage Port is a blend of 43% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga Franca and 17% Alicante Bouschet, with Tinta Amarela and Sousão filling out the rest. It comes in with 115 grams of residual sugar. If this Quinta has a hallmark to me, it is the expressive, gorgeous fruit. It has a seductive feel, but it is also muscular and intense. It is one of the most muscular in the Symington stable this year, with the concentration to soak up the power. I'd give this the nod for the moment over the 2015, but they are pretty close, granting that I do not have them side by side. They may wind up in more or less the same place overall in the long run. We'll see. That said, this seems superb. Bottled in May 2018 and to be released in October 2018, there were 1,220 cases produced.HK$2,915.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (90-95)
The aroma features fig, prune, pastry dough, honey and maple scents. On palate, Louis XIII offers long and intensely woody flavors; additional layers of flavor, including figs, dates, prunes, dried apricot and vanilla, are featured at midpalate. Finishes elegantly, warm, smooth and more oaky than fruity succulent. Only minor rancio.HK$72,535.00 -
(6x70cl) NVHK$710.00 -
(1x70cl) NVImmerse yourself in the sophistication of the Silent Pool Gin NV. Expertly crafted in the Heart of Surrey Hills, this gin is the epitome of masterful distilling, utilising the immaculate water from the Silent Pool itself. Its creator, Silent Pool Distillers, is renowned for their commitment to sustainable production and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the taste is as breathtaking as its iconic teal bottle.
Featuring 24 botanicals, Silent Pool Gin NV is delightfully complex. Taste notes of lavender and chamomile atop a base of juniper and angelica, intricate layers revealing the gin's depth and character. The distillation process utilises a unique four-tier system with copper to capture the subtle flavours. Delicately laced with honey, it leaves a generously smooth and soothing finish.
A bottle of Silent Pool Gin NV attests to the discerning palate, a testimony of one's passion for finely crafted spirits. It's not just a gin - it's a journey immersed in taste.
HK$485.00 -
(6x75cl) 2007Wine Advocate (91)
The purple/black-colored 2007 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port exhibits an alluring bouquet of mineral, pencil lead, espresso, violets, black currant, and fruitcake. Dense and structured on the palate, it has an excellent integration of alcohol, acidity, and tannin. It should be one of the longer lived wines of the vintage with 12-15+ years of aging potential and a drinking window extending through 2037.HK$1,855.00 -
Glen Grant Distillery is a renowned Scottish whisky producer located in the beautiful Speyside region. Founded in 1840 by brothers John and James Grant, the distillery has a rich history and is known for its high-quality single malt whiskies. The distillery is also recognized for its beautiful gardens, which were designed by John Grant himself. With over 180 years of experience, Glen Grant continues to produce exceptional whiskies that are loved by whisky enthusiasts worldwide.
HK$971,955.00 -
(1x70cl) 1992Discover the exquisite Springbank Campbeltown Single Malt The Kohinoor Refill Hogshead Cask No 244 Bottled 2020 1992. Crafted at the historic Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown, this exceptional single malt embodies the region's rich whisky heritage. Distilled using traditional floor malting and copper pot stills, it undergoes a meticulous maturation process in the renowned Kohinoor Refill Hogshead Cask No 244. Bottled in 2020, this 28-year-old expression reveals complex layers of rich peat smoke, maritime saltiness, and subtle sweetness, reflecting Springbank's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Each sip offers a harmonious balance of fruity esters, oak influence, and a lingering finish, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking depth and character. Experience the legacy of Springbank with this remarkable single malt, a testament to unparalleled distilling expertise and Campbeltown's unique terroir.
HK$10,635.00 -
Springbank Campbeltown Single Malt Cask Strength 12YO NV epitomises the rich heritage of Campbeltown distilling. Crafted at the historic Springbank Distillery, this single malt undergoes traditional floor malting and triple distillation in copper pot stills, preserving its robust character. Matured for twelve years in a harmonious blend of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, it achieves a complex profile of maritime saltiness, dried fruits, and subtle peat smoke. The cask strength bottling ensures an authentic expression of the whisky’s natural flavours, offering a bold yet balanced palate with layers of vanilla, oak, and spice. Springbank’s meticulous attention to detail and commitment to traditional methods result in a distinctive spirit that appeals to discerning connoisseurs. Elegant and full-bodied, this 12-year-old single malt is a testament to Springbank’s esteemed legacy in the world of fine whiskies, making it a coveted addition to any collection.
HK$16,375.00
