Spirits
Spirits
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Porto | 3 | 94 (WA) | HK$2,080.00 | |||||
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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Madeira | 2 | - | HK$15,565.00 | |||||
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Porto | 1 | 90 (VN (ST)) | HK$4,045.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)Full medium ruby. Roasted black raspberry and cassis lifted by musky espresso and an exotic smoky, peaty element. Dense and rich; sweet and approachable but with shape and grip. A bit youthfully grapey in the mouth, with smoke and earth notes. Finishes with building, slightly austere tannins and very good length. (Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY) |
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Porto | 2 | 95 (WS) | HK$1,945.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (95)Wonderful aromas of blackberry, lilac and a bit of stems. Full-bodied, with silky tannins, medium sweetness and a long finish. Solid. Needs a little time still. Seems to be coming together now. '77/'85/'97 blind Port retrospective. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$39,880.00 | |||||
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Porto | 1 | 99 (WS) | HK$5,340.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (99)Powerful, refined and luscious, with a surplus of dark plum, kirsch and cassis flavors that are unctuous and long. Shows plenty of grip, presenting a long, full finish, filled with Asian spice and raspberry tart accents. Rich and chocolaty. One for the ages. Best from 2030 through 2060. 5,000 cases made. -KM |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (WS) | HK$2,905.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (98)This packs a lot of fun, with a wallop of blackberry, fig, boysenberry and açai berry compote flavors working together, laced with a mouthwatering licorice snap note and driven by a fresh, well-detailed finish. A roasted apple wood accent is integrated as well, lending textural contrast through the vivacious finish. Best from 2030 through 2055. 350 cases made |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (VN) | HK$3,800.00 | |||||
Vinous (98)The 2017 Dow’s Vintage Port showed a slight reduction and required more time to really open in the glass. Typical of Dow’s it has a more backward and introspective bouquet compared to its peers, scents of blackberry, clove, wild mint, cassis and vanilla, gradually gaining more intensity with aeration. The palate is simply glorious. It is built around a compelling tannic frame that seems finer than any Dow’s I have encountered apart from the ethereal 2011. There is so much energy coiled up in this Port, a sense of symmetry that is enthralling and yet you just know that it needs to be cellared for 15-20 years for it to reveal its full potential. For serious Port-lovers. One of the vintages most cerebral offerings. Total production is 5,250 cases. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (VN) | HK$4,015.00 | |||||
Vinous (98)The 2017 Dow’s Vintage Port showed a slight reduction and required more time to really open in the glass. Typical of Dow’s it has a more backward and introspective bouquet compared to its peers, scents of blackberry, clove, wild mint, cassis and vanilla, gradually gaining more intensity with aeration. The palate is simply glorious. It is built around a compelling tannic frame that seems finer than any Dow’s I have encountered apart from the ethereal 2011. There is so much energy coiled up in this Port, a sense of symmetry that is enthralling and yet you just know that it needs to be cellared for 15-20 years for it to reveal its full potential. For serious Port-lovers. One of the vintages most cerebral offerings. Total production is 5,250 cases. |
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Savour a taste of Cuba with the Eminente Reserva 7YO 1000. Adroitly crafted by Cuban Maestro Ronero, César Martí, this super-premium rum represents a fine blend of timeless tradition and innovatory craftsmanship. The Eminente Reserva 7YO 1000 boasts a rich, complex flavour profile, with distinguished notes of coffee, chocolate, and tobacco—synonymous with the fertile Cuban terroir. Assemblage consists of precious distillates matured for seven years in white oak casks, emanating remarkable depth and character. Its unique 'Aguardiente' style, reminiscent of 19th-century Cuban rum, emanates from the lush sugar cane fields of Villa Clara. Honoured with the Gold Medal at the Global Rum Masters 2021, the Eminente Reserva 7YO 1000 is a discerning choice for connoisseurs seeking authenticity and sophistication in fine spirits. Experience the refined charm of Cuban heritage and exceptional rum-making expertise in each decanter of the Eminente Reserva 7YO 1000. |
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The Enmore, Full Proog Old Demerara Rum 16YO Bottled 2011 1995 epitomises exceptional Guyanese craftsmanship. Distilled from the finest Demerara sugarcane, this illustrious rum undergoes a precise fermentation process before maturing for sixteen years in carefully selected oak barrels. Crafted at the esteemed Enmore distillery, Full Proog marries traditional techniques with innovative practices, ensuring each batch achieves unparalleled quality. The 16-year-old expression boasts a rich amber colour, revealing complex aromas of caramel, vanilla, and subtle tropical fruits. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of dried spices, dark chocolate, and a hint of oak, culminating in a smooth, lingering finish. Renowned for its depth and sophistication, Enmore, Full Proog Old Demerara Rum 16YO Bottled 2011 1995 is a testament to the producer’s dedication to excellence and the storied heritage of Demerara rums. An exquisite choice for connoisseurs seeking a distinguished and refined spirit. |
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Andalucia | 1 | 98 (RP) | HK$1,300.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (98)Another old, rare and concentrated Sherry, the NV La Bota de Palo Cortado Bota Punta 48 is a single-cask, very old (around 70 years of age) Palo Cortado originated in the vineyards of Gaspar Florido in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. It aged for a long time allowing it to gain concentration over time, most probably with a few years under flor in its youth. It's sharp and pungent, really intense in the palate. It has notes of cigar ash, hints of malted cereals, peat, and smoke, with a super-intense palate with persistent flavors and an extremely salty, really concentrated ending. Simply superb! |
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Scotland | 1 | - | HK$141,290.00 | |||||
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Founded in 1824 in the east Highland foothills of the Grampian Mountains, Fettercairn is a distillery that is very much on the up in recent years. A redeveloped brand at the distillery and an increased focus on prestige bottlings, it is beginning to be more recognised around the world for the unique spirit that comes off it’s elegant stills.
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A whisky of renowned purity and finesse, Fettercairn’s classic style is achieved courtesy of a unique still cooling process by which irrigation tubes drench the stills in cool, pure water, cooling the copper causing the harsher oils and phenolic in the vapour to fall back into the still, rather than proceed into the spirit safe. With ineffably fine spirit and patient devotion to maturation, Fettercairn is best at older age statements, making casks with in-built age a particularly compelling proposition. A stable mate of Dalmore, one of the most sought-after malts in the world, Fettercairn is a no-brainier to buy into while its still available at reasonable prices. Much like Glenrothes followed Macallan into the realm of rarefied for exclusivity, Fettercairn is sure to follow Dalmore into the stratosphere given time. We are pleased to have secured this superb 12-year-old cask of Fettercairn at an excellent price and with a classic, delicate nutty malt profile it is exactly what you want from a Bourbon-aged Highlander. Still above 60% at this age, look for this to age gracefully for many years to come. Really no need to rush this one. |
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Porto | 2 | 97 (WA) | HK$8,255.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)Fonseca has scored in both the 1991 and 1992 vintages. The 1992 is a majestic young port that should ultimately rival, perhaps even surpass this house's most recent great efforts (1985, 1977, 1970, 1963). This colossal vintage port reveals a nearly opaque black/purple color, and an explosive nose of jammy black fruits, licorice, chocolate, and spices. Extremely full-bodied and unctuously-textured, this multi-layered, enormously-endowed port reveals a finish that lasts for over a minute. It is a magnificent port that will age well for 30-40 years. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300. |
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