Spirits
Spirits
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Scotland | 7 | - | HK$24,700.00 | |||||
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Experience the unparalleled sophistication of Caol Ila Single Malt Cask of Distinction Refill American Oak Cask No 2936 Bottled 2022 1983. Crafted on the renowned Islay island, this exquisite single malt embodies the essence of Caol Ila’s masterful distillation. Distilled using traditional methods, the spirit matures gracefully in a meticulously selected American Oak cask, previously housing premium wines, enhancing its complexity with nuanced vanilla and caramel undertones. Cask No 2936, a distinguished refill, imparts a harmonious balance of smoky peat and rich fruitiness, a testament to Caol Ila’s dedication to excellence. Bottled in 2022, this expression pays homage to its 1983 heritage, showcasing decades of refined craftsmanship. The meticulous attention to detail by Caol Ila’s esteemed producers ensures a velvety smooth palate, with lingering notes of dried fruits and subtle spice. Ideal for the discerning connoisseur, this single malt offers a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - | HK$2,030.00 | |||||
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Piedmont | 1 | - | HK$2,440.00 | |||||
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NA | 1 | - | HK$8,500.00 | |||||
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Experience the exquisite flavour of the Chichibu Single Malt Ichiros Kens Choice Copper Double Oaked Single Barrel American Style Cask 1648 Bottled 2017 2006. This whisky gem, fully matured in handpicked American oak casks, is a creation of the acclaimed Chichibu distillery, founded in 2008 in Japan by Ichiro Akuto. Born out of tradition, craftsmanship and attention to detail, this spirit was aged for a decade, highlighting in its fine, complex taste the harmonious marriage of Japanese craftsmanship and American style ageing. Discerning palates will appreciate bursts of dried fruit, delicate woody tones, and a subtle smoky finish. Limited in availability due to its single barrel expression, Chichibu Single Malt Ichiros Kens Choice Copper Double Oaked Single Barrel American Style Cask 1648 Bottled 2017 2006 is an exquisite choice for any whisky enthusiast. |
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Chichibu | 1 | - | HK$12,222.00 | |||||
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A masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship, the Chichibu Single Malt Peated Single Cask Modern Malt Whisky Market Hogshead Cask 2078 2012 is a pure essence of rich tradition and progressive innovation. Matured in Hogshead casks in the exquisite Chichibu distillery, nestled amidst the lush hills of Saitama Prefecture, each sip evokes the raw beauty and distinct seasons of Japan. The divine fusion of smoky peat with luscious malt captivates the palate, revealing an impeccably balanced profile of depth and smoothness. This single malt whisky, bottled in 2012, bears the rigorously maintained legacy of Ichiro Akuto - a linchpin figure in the world of whisky. Exclusively distilled from malted barley and peat, this spirit portrays Akuto's tireless pursuit of excellence. Every bottle of Chichibu Single Malt Peated Single Cask Modern Malt Whisky Market Hogshead Cask 2078 2012 exemplifies the essence of Japanese whisky - subtlety refined, respectably complex, and discerningly individual. |
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Chichibu | 1 | - | HK$28,500.00 | |||||
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Lauded globally as a premium whisky, the Chichibu Single Malt Spirit Shop Selection Cask 1402 2011 embodies the utmost excellence of Japanese distillation. Produced by the Chichibu distillery, founded by the illustrious Ichiro Akuto in 2008, this spirit is a testament to craft and tradition, with precise attention to detail and imbibed with a distinct Japanese character. Matured in oak casks and bottled in 2011, the Chichibu Single Malt Spirit Shop Selection Cask 1402 2011 showcases an intricate bouquet, rich with the scent of spicy notes interlaced with sweet tones and finishes with a lingering taste of malted barley. Its lavish complexity mirrored by an elegantly smooth consistency testifies to its meticulous creation process. This opulent spirit, nestled in the verdant mountains and nurtured by Chichibu's favourable climate, exemplifies the unrivalled calibre of Japanese whisky heritage. Savour the taste of the Chichibu Single Malt Spirit Shop Selection Cask 1402 2011, a crowning achievement in premium whisky craftsmanship. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 | HK$10,005.00 | |||||
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Porto | 1 | 94-96 (WA) | HK$2,666.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94-96)The Cockburn’s Vintage Port is sourced from their two main vineyards, Quinta dos Canais and Quinta do Vale Coelho, plus a small contribution from Quinta do Cachao de Arnozelo. Around 55% of the blend is sourced from Touriga Nacional vines in Quinta dos Canais, the remainder of the blend 30% Touriga Franca, 5% Sousao and 10% a mixture of old vines. The fruit was picked between September 8 and October 5 at Canais and between September 12 and 30 at Vale Coelho. It has a lifted bouquet with raisin, fresh dates and some lovely tobacco and sandalwood aromas that lend the aromatic profile complexity, although it feels rather compact at the moment. The palate is very well-balanced with a spicy, black pepper-tinged opening and very good structure. There is wonderful focus here, with a refined, clove-tinged finish and a long, spicy aftertaste so you do not forget it in a hurry. The 2011 Cockburn harks back to those classics of yesteryear. Cockburn’s is back. Tasted May 2013. |
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Porto | 7 | - | HK$2,800.00 | |||||
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Porto | 1 | 99 (JS) | HK$2,280.00 | |||||
James Suckling (99)This shows fantastic graphite and dark-berry character with black-stone undertones and hints of dried roses. Full-bodied and very tight and precise. Good kick in the end. Love the polished tannins, which are totally folded into the wine. Reminds me of the 1947 Cockburn. Try in 2024. |
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Madeira | 1 | - | HK$8,560.00 | |||||
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Madeira | 1 | - | HK$6,240.00 | |||||
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Scotland | 1 | - | HK$280,000.00 | |||||
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We are thrilled to have secured a small parcel of 2011 casks from this rising Speyside superstar and to be able to present them with recent regauges carried out just this past August and compelling prices which combine to suggest excellent upside for the next ten-plus years.
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Porto | 1 | 94 (WA) | HK$980.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)The 2018 Vintage Port Quinta da Roeda is a field blend aged for approximately 18 months in very large used wooden vats. It comes in with 104 grams of residual sugar. Ripe and expressive, this delicious single-quinta Porto also has fine concentration and some pop on the finish. Indeed, as this sits and airs out, it proves it has a real backbone. Two days later, it was pretty tight. This is more about fruit than structure, though, and this sexy, nuanced and succulent Port is going to be hard to resist as it ages. Likely to be accessible on the younger side, it should still hold very well. I need to see a bit more to be fully convinced, but right now this seems like the steal and sleeper of the Fladgate Partnership trio this issue (the Fonseca and Taylor's being the others). For the moment—and young Ports do change notably as they age—this would be my favorite of the trio. The price references a full bottle, although this was tasted from a half bottle. |
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Porto | 6 | 94 (WA) | HK$3,525.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)The 2016 Vintage Port is a field blend originally seen about a week before bottling. It comes in with 104 grams of residual sugar. Not a lot has changed except that it seems even more approachable and much better balanced now. It also seems drier than its statistics would suggest. Tight and intense on first taste, this comes around relatively well with a couple of hours of air on the first day tasted, but it isn't expressive until a couple of days later. The initial firmness moderates to some extent, showcasing a relatively approachable young Port. (That doesn't mean it is ready or close to it.) The concentration seems good enough now, so that the hints of alcohol that I saw in June—and again this time around when this was in its first 90 minutes of aeration—seem under much better control. The balance is just more appealing. It shows beautifully with a couple of days of air. As with all Ports of any quality, this could use some time. This is gripping, but it won't sear your mouth with tannins. You are going to have to cellar it awhile to allow it to acquire more complexity and more harmony, though. This is showing more promise than ever. |
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Porto | 3 | 19 (RM) | HK$2,820.00 | |||||
Richard Mayson (19)Croft has developed its own rather ripe, voluptuous and rather jammy style in recent years, distinguishing the wine from the firmer, perhaps more challenging character of Fonseca and Taylor. Perhaps 2017 has been kind to Quinta da Roêda which provides the ‘cornerstone’ of this Port: surprisingly closed on the nose with plump juicy fruit underlying, ripe plums and cherries; similarly plump and voluptuous initially with a wonderfully ripe, broad tannic core rising in the mouth, dense and rather gorgeous all the way through to a fresh, vibrant finish. This has it all and maybe the wine of the vintage. |
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Porto | 3 | 90 (VN) | HK$9,865.00 | |||||
Vinous (90)The 1977 Croft Vintage Port has a clear garnet core. The nose is ripe and attractive, but lacking the complexity of the 1977 Taylor's: hints of cherry, brambly red-berried fruit, ginger and honey, though improving with time in glass as more blackberry leaf element begin to appear. The palate is sweet, ripe, very primordial considering the vintage, rounded in texture, supple with a lushness that I was not expecting. This should improve with more time, but I would prefer more grip and persistency towards the finish that I cannot help feeling is rather…ersatz? Tasted in the Factory House in Porto for Taylor's - The Story of a Classic Port House book. |
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Porto | 8 | 92-95 (WA) | HK$3,050.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92-95)The 2011 Croft is initially taciturn on the nose, even after allowing it 20 minutes in my glass. A light swirling immediately awakens the aromatics to offer blackberry, Seville orange marmalade, blueberries and dried fig – complex and quite compelling. There is real mineralite within this bouquet that, returning after 30 minutes, offers alluring ocean spray scents rolling in off the ocean. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety-smooth opening that belies the fine, structured tannins underneath. It clams up a little towards the finish, shuts the lid tight and consequently there is the sensation of less persistency here compared to the Taylor’s or Fonseca. But Croft has a knack of filling out with bottle age and becomes both gentle and generous with the passing years. Tasted May 2013. |
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