Christmas Gift Catalogue 2015 27-28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Tel

Christmas Gift Catalogue 2015 27-28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Tel. 01 675 9744 www.celticwhiskeyshop.com − www.winesonthegreen.com Fáilte,

Welcome to our 2015 Christmas Brochure, which I’m confident you’ll enjoy.

We wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sláinte — Ally & everyone at the Celtic Whiskey Shop & Wines on the Green

Contents

Irish Whiskey Awards p.2-3 Japanese & American Whiskies p.13 Celtic Cask Whiskeys p.4 Irish Gin & Vodka p.14-15 Knappogue Castle and Hyde Whiskey p.5 Champagne p.16 The Irish Whiskey Awards Midleton Distillery p.6 Cognac, Armagnac & Calvados p. 17 The Teeling Whiskey Co. p 7 Wine p.18-19 Now in its third year, the Irish Whiskey Awards is tailored to reflect Kilbeggan & Glendalough p.8 World’s Finest Fortified Wine p20-21 the diversity, innovation and quality of distilling in Ireland. This Walsh Whiskey & Bushmills p.9 Dessert Wine p.22 year there were over 80 products entered ranging from classic Scottish Single Malts p.10-11 Gift Sets p. 23 whiskeys to the new wave of craft gins and vodkas. We were Kavalan Taiwanese Whiskies p. 12 astounded to see an amazing 13 gins alone! The judging is done in the most impartial manner possible with volunteers coming from both the Celtic Whiskey Club and the Irish Whiskey Society. Celtic Whiskey Shop & Extended opening for Christmas We must extend our thanks to all the brave tasters who took Wines on the Green — 27-28 Dawson Street Thurs 17th...... 10.30am – 9pm part in blind tasting of the samples, it was a hard job in the end Dublin 2 Friday 18th...... 10.30am – 9pm and we must commend them on their enthusiasm and focus. It Sat 19th...... 10.30am – 8pm Call us: 01 675 9744 Sun 20th...... 12.30pm – 8pm must also be said that many judges were amazed at the quality Fax us: 01 675 9768 Mon 22nd...... 10.30am – 9pm of products on offer this year. We do hope the distilling industry Email us: [email protected] Tues 22nd...... 10.30am – 9pm continues down this path and increases awareness for these Shop online at Wedn 23rd...... 10.30am – 9pm Celticwhiskeyshop.com Thursday 24th...... 10.30am – 6pm amazing products around the world.

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Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey of the Year & Overall Irish Whiskey of the Year Redbreast 21 Year Old Single Pot Still 70cl / 46% – E PO F THE YE NGL T S Y O AR SI TIL KE (O L IS VE H W H R Scoring an average of nearly 90/100 IS W A H L R H I I L S S T I W K R amongst our blind tasters it is no I S I N

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Join the Celtic Whiskey Club & help choose Irish Whiskey of the Year 2016 3 Celtic Cask Celtic Cask 12 Dó Dhéag 70cl / 46% Whiskeys –

Aged for 15 years with almost all of those final five years ageing in a red wine cask from Domain des Anges in the Rhone Valley. This is a smooth and malty tasting whiskey that has picked up some delicious red fruit, cola and chocolate notes from the wine cask.

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4 Knappogue & Hyde Whiskey

Knappogue Castle Knappogue Castle Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old 14 Year Old An innovative company 70cl / 40% 70cl / 40% who are releasing some – – great quality single malts. A great example of how Named "twin cask" The brand was started by good triple distilled Irish because both Bourbon the American Mark Edwin single malt can get. This and Sherry cask types is soft, creamy and light have been used for Andrews when he released with some lovely citrus maturation. The Sherry some rare whiskeys from and apricot fruit flavours. casks have added to the the old Tullamore Distillery. Vanilla and spice characters body and depth, bringing on the finish. some spice and dried fruit They now source their flavours. malts from a well-known Co. Antrim distillery. €47 .99 €66 .95

These exclusive whiskeys have been made malt for a period to create something that Knappogue Castle by us in collaboration with Knappogue is really special. They are very interesting Single Cask Series Castle. We sourced some interesting casks whiskeys, batch 1 sold out very quickly from wine producers and finished the single and we are now onto batch number 2.

Knappogue Castle 2000 Knappogue Castle 2000 Mongeard-Mugneret Marco di Bartoli Burgundy Cask Marsala Cask Batch 2 Batch 2 70cl / 46% 70cl / 46% – –

As mentioned on page 3, this was We have always loved Marsala the winner of Irish Single Malt of cask matured whiskeys. Batch the Year (13 Years and Older) at number 1 of this series was the 2015 Irish Whiskey Awards. one of our favourite Irish This is simply amazing stuff, whiskeys released last year, packed with juicy fruit flavours, and this one is just as warm spice and sweet good. The Marsala cask chocolate notes. has added touches of caramel toffees, .99 .99 €99 banofee pie, rum ‘n’ €99 raisin, and mocha.

Hyde 10 Year Single Hyde Rum 10 Year Old Malt President’s Cask Rum Finish 70cl / 46% 70cl / 46% – – This is a double distilled single malt Single malt whiskey aged initially for 10 years that was initially matured in ex- in first fill oak bourbon casks, followed by a Bourbon barrels and finished in further 9 months in charred Dark caribbean ex-Oloroso sherry barrels . It gets Rum casks, made from American white its name from Douglas Hyde, the oak. Offers tropical fruits on the nose first president of Ireland. such as passion fruit, vanilla and butter .99 toffee. The palate is complex with .99 €69 flavours of vanilla, ginger, lime and €69 apple. Rich and spicy finish.

Ireland’s largest selection of Irish Whiskey 5 6 Midleton Distillery

Refusing to rest on their laurels Irish Distillers have continued to Powers Single improve and expand their range of Cask No 62690 whiskeys. Last year they opened a new still house and have also 16 Year Old built a new warehouse to help 70cl / 46% mature their impressive line-up of whiskeys. Single Pot Still fans Celtic Whiskey Shop Exclusive – have been rewarded with some interesting new releases. These This special single pot still was carefully selected by have included the innovative Dair Midleton's Master Blender and is our first exclusive whiskey to bear the Powers name. It has all the Ghaelach range of Midletons trademark Powers spiciness and richness combined which have been matured in with tropical fruit flavours and touches single origin Irish oak and some of honey and vanilla. It evolves nicely .00 impressive changes to the in the glass and has a wonderfully €195 Powers and Greenspot ranges. complex character. ARRIVING EARLY DECEMBER

Powers Three Green Spot Single Yellow Spot Swallow Release Pot Still Single Pot Still 70cl / 40% 70cl / 40% 70cl / 46% – – – Newly released in 2015, A classic Irish pot still A uniquely aged Irish this is a traditional style whiskey that harks back whiskey which has spent pot still whiskey with a to the days when wine time in both ex-Bourbon, robust and spicy flavour. merchants would bottle Sherry and also Malaga We also tasted some famous whiskeys under sweet wine casks. This glorious barley sugar, their own labels. This possesses plenty of body, banana and subtle has always been closely a really good balance of sherry nuances. This associated with Jameson fruit and spice flavours is set to become the and would make the ideal along with some lovely benchmark Powers pot gift for any Jameson drinker honeyed sweetness. still label and we like who might be looking for it a lot, especially at something special. this price. €44 .99 €59€59.95 .95 €79.95

Midleton Barry Redbreast Redbreast 12 Year Old Crockett Legacy 12 Year Old Cask Strength 70cl / 46% 70cl / 40% 70cl / 57.4% – – – Named after the famed This has always ranked Do not be put off by Master Distiller who retired very highly amongst the high strength. This in 2013. This was Barry our staff. Redbreast is is simply designed to Crockett’s final project and a slightly heavier style showcase Redbreast is widely regarded as his of pot still whiskey in the exact condition finest creation. The pot compared to the rest in which it leaves the still whiskey is matured of Midleton’s whiskeys. cask. This fantastic pot in both ex-Bourbon and The added bonus of still won ‘Best Irish fresh, unused American ageing in some Oloroso Whiskey’ at the 2013 oak. It is packed full of Sherry casks gives this Irish Whiskey Awards sweet vanilla, candied whiskey a rich, fruit- and has gone on to peel and honey cake and spice laiden impress many others. A flavours. flavour. truly majestic whiskey. €215 €59.00 €88.99

6 Shop online at www.celticwhiskeyshop.com The Teeling Whiskey Company

What a year it has been for the Teeling Whiskey Company. The company, which was formed in 2013, started distilling their own spirit in Dublin’s Newmarket Square in April. This was a revival of distilling in the city after an absence of nearly forty years and the handsome distillery has brought some welcome life back into the area. They have significant stocks of mature whiskey from other distilleries and the current releases have been winning awards all over the world.

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A sweet and fruity Single grain 2015 is sourced from an blend of Irish grain and whiskey is all about 2015 undisclosed distillery with malt whiskeys, married smoothness and the oldest components in rum casks. Expect delicate flavours. If having been distilled in flavours of fresh apricot, you like easy-going, 1991. A unique selection pears and apples with sipping whiskey then of barrels are used for the some spicy vanilla- this is for you. Some final maturation. These infused oak. Dry on the final maturation in include white Burgundy finish with some sappy Californian red wine wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, wood coming through. barrels has added Madeira, Port and Sherry, some sweet fruitiness all of which contribute and depth to the to the complexity and flavour. smoothness of the whiskey. €37.99 €44.95 €52.50

Teeling Single Madeira Teeling Revival Cask Number 925 15 Year Old Single Malt 70cl / 55.7% 70cl / 46% – Celtic Whiskey Shop Exclusive –

This is superb value for a single The Revival is a special cask Irish whiskey. Exclusive to limited edition single the Celtic Whiskey Shop this malt that celebrates was distilled in 2001 and initially the revival of distilling matured in a Bourbon cask in Dublin. It is the first before being finished in a single ever bottling of Irish Madeira drum. It is richly textured Single Malt that has and packed with flavours of been fully matured raisins, banoffee pie and caramel in Rum Barrels for 15 chocolates. years. Rich aromas of brown sugar, raisin, vanilla and allspice. Clean dry finish with lingering wood tannins.

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Last day for Christmas delivery: nationwide December 17th & for USA December 9th 7 8 Irish Whiskey

Kilbeggan Distilling Company

Ty rcon nel l Kilbeggan 21 Year Old Single Malt 70cl / 46% – 70cl / 40% – A recent release from the Kilbeg- gan Distilling Company, a fine blend of grain and malt whis- This un-peated single malt has a key from the Cooley Distillery. wonderfully fruity character which This has all the smoothness is bolstered by touches of oak, you would expect from vanilla and spice. A great aperitif an Irish whiskey which style of malt with a very broad combines beautifully appeal. with spicier flavours of .99 nutmeg, almond and €38 Christmas cake. €125

Connemara 12 Year Old Connemara 22 Year Old 70cl / 40% 70cl / 46% – –

The 12-year-old edition of Connemara Remarkable freshness and single malt has a full, rounded liveliness given the age of and complex flavour that is both this whiskey. Drawn from smooth and smoky at the same some of the oldest 1st fill time. Only limited amounts of ex-Bourbon barrels laying at Connemara 12 Year Old are made the distillery, this has some each year. It's well worth trying light smoke flavours and for anyone who's a fan of the typical ripe fruitiness Scotch whiskey and wants to .99 you would expect. Great dip their toe into Irish. €76 value for money. €170

One of Ireland’s newest craft distilleries. Glendalough was set up by Glendalough a group of friends who were passionate about Irish spirits and wanted to revive small scale production of uniquely Irish products. They have a small craft distillery, with keen focus on sourcing local produce.

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8 A large selection of Irish whiskeys available in-store or online Irish Whiskey

In early October we were excited to see the large copper pot stills Walsh arrive at the new Walsh Distillery in Bagenalstown, Co Carlow. Whiskey Work is progressing nicely on their new distillery and we should expect the spirit to start flowing in early 2016. Expect to see some even more interesting things from them in the future.

Writers Tears Copper The Irishman The Irishman Pot Irish Whiskey Founders Reserve Single Malt 70cl / 40% 70cl / 40% 70cl / 40% – – –

A whiskey that has been Also from Walsh A single malt that is incredibly popular since Whiskey, the Founders approximately 10 years its release a few years Reserve uses a similar old and has been ago. This was awarded blend of pot still and aged in both Sherry an incredible 93/100 malt whiskey to the and Bourbon barrels. by Jim Murray and also Writers Tears. This is This is light and won ‘Best Irish Blended great value for money smooth with flavours Whiskey- Under €50’ at and has a smooth of vanilla, toasted the 2013 Irish Whiskey and soft charac- almonds, white Awards. Rightly so, it is ter with hints of flowers and honey. fantastic stuff. spice and dried

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Now in the hands of tequila giants Jose Cuervo, Bushmills have been quietly getting on with making great whiskey in the same way they always have. We hope to see some interesting releases under their new owners, in the meantime here are some delicious single malts to enjoy.

Bushmills 16 Year Bushmills 21 Year Old Single Malt Old Single Malt 70cl / 40% 70cl / 40% Limited Availability Limited Availability – –

A very popular version of A very classy whiskey which was Bushmills, this has been a previous class winner at the matured in both Bourbon Irish Whiskey Awards. A finishing and Sherry casks before a period in Madeira barrels has given finishing period in Port bar- this flavours of fudge, apricots, rels. The wine casks have raisins and roasted nuts. Like added some good complex- all other Bushmills, this remains ity to what is an incredibly smooth and silky throughout. smooth single malt. €74 .99 €134.99

Email [email protected] to join our whiskey mailing list 9 10 Scottish Single Malts

Gordon & Macphail are Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers. They are Gordon & based in Elgin near the mouth of the Spey River. For over 120 years they have Macphail been building relationships with other distilleries and have a core range of ‘semi- official’ bottlings that tend to offer better value for money than the distillery bottled – versions. Mortlach is a perfect example, and the company offer a great range from this classic Speyside distillery.

Gordon & Macphail have always served this highly sought after distillery well. Mortlach The company has good stocks of Mortlach dating back to the mid-1900’s Distillery and recently released a very expensive 75 year old! The distillery is unique in Scotland, practising a complex form of partial triple distillation. The whiskies are – mostly matured in high quality Sherry casks which contribute to the malt’s rich, fruity and meaty complexity.

Mortlach 21 Mortlach Mortlach Year Old 1984 1971 70cl / 43% 70cl / 40% 70cl / 43% – – – A big staff favourite. This is An incredible expression of Part of Gordon & Macphail’s classic Mortlach and has a Mortlach. Maturation in first Rare Vintage series. This beefy, meaty character from use Sherry butts gives this has been entirely aged in some use of good quality some wonderful richness 1st fill Sherry Butts giving refill Oloroso Sherry casks. and complexity. Flavours it some gloriously rich Lots of body and flavour of orange and strawberries flavours of milk chocolate, with some intriguing along with some rich dates, orange peel and charred oak nuances. chocolate notes. prunes. A very good after Lovely stuff. dinner dram. €119 .99 €269 .99 €599 .99

This is a great range of independently bottled Macallan single malts and, Speymalt- Macallan compared to the distillery’s own releases, these are especially good value. Distillery Essentially they are drinking whiskies, not for keeping as trophies like some of the almost unobtainable Macallans. Like the Mortlach bottlings, most of the Speymalt range are aged in top quality ex-Sherry barrels. Speymalt-Macallan Speymalt-Macallan Speymalt-Macallan 2005 1997 1981 70cl / 43% 70cl / 43% 70cl / 43% – – – Matured in first fill and A perfectly aged example Something a little bit different second fill ex-Sherry of Macallan. Like the but equally as good as casks and bottled in 2005 this is aged in first the other Speymalts. This 2014. This is a fresh and and second fill Sherry expression is aged in first fruity style of Macallan casks. Here it has taken use Bourbon barrels and with subtle sherry cask on some lovely charred was bottled at 32 years old influences. This has oak characters along with in 2013. This is packed with vibrant tropical fruit hints of milk chocolate, juicy fruits such as apricots flavours, with touches spice and fresh fruits. and pineapple along with of white chocolate and vanilla and ginger spice. strawberries making it a Incredible stuff. perfect aperitif malt. €61 .99 €109 .99 €469 .99

10 Over 200 Scottish Single Malts in-store Scottish Single Malts

Benriach 10 Year Benriach 12 Year Old Old Curiositas Sherry Cask Single Malt Single Malt 70cl / 40% 70cl / 46% – –

Not your typical Speyside single malt. This is packed with more Incredibly well balanced and smooth. smoke/peat flavours and is This is a classic Speyside single malt almost as smoky as an Islay which has been matured in both whisky. In addition there are Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry some delicious pear, apple and casks. One of the best value Sherry vanilla flavours which give it a matured whiskies around. juicy sweetness. €55.99 €52.99

Arran 14 Year Old Cú Bócan Bourbon Cask Single Malt Peated Single Malt 70cl / 46% 70cl / 46% – –

Building on the success of the A smoky, peaty version of Tomatin previous 12 year old release, this malt. This time it is matured cements the distillery’s reputation entirely in new or ‘virgin’ oak as ‘one to watch’ amongst the barrels. The fresh oak imparts new generation of Scottish whisky flavours of boiled sweets, makers. Matured to absolute vanilla, toffee apples and banana perfection in 1st fill Bourbon and confectionary. All embraced Sherry barrels. This is great stuff. by some warm peat smoke.

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Springbank Glendronach Benromach 10 Year Old 18 Year Old 10 Year Old Single Malt Single Malt Single Malt 70cl / 46% 70cl / 46% 70cl / 46% – – –

Loved by whisky Glendronach’s form is Whisky is never enthusiasts, Springbank so good at the moment; usually this good at is a real gem amongst we believe it is bottling 10 years old. This Scottish distilleries. Their some of the best whisky is made by two 10 year-old is lightly in Scotland. Their 18 Year men in Speyside’s peated and made in Old could not be better smallest distillery a unique 2.5 times balanced. It is entirely aged and is carefully distillation process. A in Oloroso Sherry barrels matured in the wonderfully juicy, salty which gives it dense, dark best oak possible. and fruity single malt fruit flavours and hints of A complex, gently with just a whiff of chocolate and smoky, malty and peat smoke. .99 spice. .99 slightly earthy .99 €57 €90 tasting single malt. €50

Free whiskey tastings in-store! Ask staff for details. 11 12 Kavalan Single Malt Whiskies

Kavalan Single Malt Whiskies

Kavalan is a new Taiwan-based distillery that produced its So far the distillery has been awarded: first spirit in 2006. The whisky matures a lot faster than those in other countries thanks to the warm and humid ‘Distillery of the Year’ at the 2015 San climate, even at 2 years old tasters have been impressed. It Francisco Spirits Challenge has already won some very prestigious awards and often beats similar styled Scottish whiskies in blind tastings. Like World’s Best Whisky at the 2015 World Whisky Awards Japan in recent years, it appears that Taiwan could become a real force in the whisky world. Kavalan is definitely Master Distiller of the Year- Ian Chang, here to stay and the quality of the whisky is top class. 2015 Icons of Whisky Awards

Kavalan Classic Kavalan Concertmaster Single Malt Port Cask Finish 70cl / 45% Single Malt – 70cl / 45% Most customers are surprised at how – good this is considering the price and lack of age statement. It compares very Initially matured in traditional favourably to Speyside single malts. American oak whisky barrels A smooth and malty flavoured whisky before being finished in a with delicious tropical fruit flavours. combination of Ruby, Tawny and Vintage Port casks. This is Awards: deliciously fruity and soft with Outstanding at the International flavours of chocolate smothered Wine and Spirit Competition 2015 cherries and spiced plums

Gold & Best in Class International Spirits Challenge 2015 €79 .99 €82 .99

Kavalan Solist Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Cask Ex-Sherry Cask 70cl / 57.1% 70cl / 57.8% – – Taken from a single Bourbon cask, the Incredibly dark in colour. This Solist series is reserved for the best is reminiscent of very old selection of barrels in the company’s Macallan whiskies. The Sherry inventory. This is powerful and cask influence is massive, explosive at full strength with very giving rich, oaky flavours of expressive flavours of coconut, vanilla, cloves, allspice, chocolate, pineapple, cinnamon and banana. leather and fruit cake. Despite the massive flavours it retains Awards: some freshness and vibrancy. Gold Medal International Spirits Challenge 2015 Awards: Double Gold San Francisco Double Gold San Francisco Spirits Challenge 2015 Spirits Challenge 2015

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12 Buy these award winning whiskeys at www.celticwhiskeyshop.com Japanese & American Whiskeys

Whiskies from Japan have been soaring in popularity for a few years now, ever since Jim Murray announced a limited edition Japanese malt as his top JAPANESE choice for the 2015 edition of his Whisky Bible. Unfortunately that is all long WHISKY gone, but here we have some very fine (and more affordable) Japanese whiskies. These hit a convenient flavour profile that for many bridges the gap between the sweetness of Irish whiskeys and Scottish single malts. We love them!

Taketsuru Pure Malt Nikka from the Barrel 70cl / 43% 50cl / 51.4% – –

One of our favourite Japanese whiskies. This comes in a nifty little 50cl bottle The non-age statement pure malt is making it a perfect travel companion. comprised mostly of malt from Miyagikyo A soft yet richly flavoured blend from distillery with the remainder coming from Nikka. This has been drawn from what Yoichi. All malt whiskies with some good are described as 're-casked barrels'. use of sherry casks. Highly recommended. Precisely what this means is debatable, but the whisky tastes delicious!

Gold Medal - International Spirits €59.99 Challenge 2013 €46.99

American Whiskey America has recently seen a boom in craft distilling similar to the current renaissance in Ireland. There are now distilleries scattered across the whole of the USA many of them experimenting with highly innovative styles. This is just a small selection from our huge range of American whiskeys.

Bulleit Bourbon Jefferson’s Ocean 70cl / 40% 70cl / 45% – –

Produced at the ancient Four Roses An exciting release from the distillery in Kentucky this is a classic Jefferson's range, this bourbon is Bourbon with a fairly high rye grain initially matured on land for the content. Consistently one of the best lion's share of its maturation, before standard Bourbons around .99 embarking on a sea-faring voyage, €38 crossing the equator 4 times. €99.99

Buffalo Trace Bourbon Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 70cl / 43% 70cl / 43% – –

From the distillery of the same name, The rareness of this great breed of this is a great Bourbon at a reasonable bourbon is evident in its complex price. A high amount of corn in the mash aroma of toffee, orange peel, herbs, bill gives this a soft, smooth and creamy honey, leather and oak as well as texture with some sweet fruity notes. a smooth and distinctive palate of candied almonds and very rich cocoa.

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We stock a range of up to 10 Japanese and 50 American Whiskies 13 14 Irish Gin & Vodka

Bertha’s Revenge 70cl / 42% –

Named after a legendary cow called Bertha who lived to the ripe old aged of 48 (real years, not cow years). This is fittingly made from whey, as opposed to grain and is distilled in small GIN batch copper pot stills at Ballyvolane House in east Cork. The unique mix of botanicals includes grapefruit, cinnamon, cloves, cummin, elderflower, Alexanders and sweet woodruff.

€49.99

Dingle Gin Shortcross Gin Thin Gin 70cl / 42.5% 70cl / 46% 70cl / 40% – – – Distilled in small This is an exciting new Thin Gin is a new Irish dry batches of 500 small batch gin that gin. The distinctive juniper litres in a spirit still is made in the Rade- perfume mingles with called Oisín. The mon Estate Distillery strong citrus notes of or- distillery uses many in Downpatrick. Some ange, lemon and lime on locally sourced bo- unusual botanicals are the nose. It uses all Irish- tanicals along with used, including apples, grown botanicals such as the more typical clover and elderber- apple, wild thyme, elder juniper and citrus. ries. The result is a flowers, white clover and The local botanicals creamy and smooth tansy. Thin Gin is robust add a lovely her- gin with lots of flavour and stands up well when baceous note that and a very harmonious partnered with a good works incredibly character. tonic. well. .99 .99 Winner of “Best Irish .00 €33 €52 Gin 2015” at the Irish €35 Whiskey Awards.

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Rhubarb Martini

The origin of the “Classic Dry Martini” is known to cause debate among drinks enthusiasts worldwide. It is most likely a product of the “Golden Age of Cocktails’ that took place in the United States during the 19th century, although the precise location of its discovery ranges from East to West coast with numerous style variations along the way. Below is our latest take on James Bond’s favourite drink, bound to impress at any Christmas gathering.

Ingredients: 2 Shot (100ml) Bertha’s Revenge Gin 1 Shot (25ml) Noilly Prat Dash Rhubarb Bitters

Method: .99 .99 €17 €15 Stir all indredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass

14 See in-store for all you need for a Christmas cocktail evening! Irish Gin & Vodka

Highbank Organic Blackwater No. 5 50cl / 41.5% Crystal Gin – 70cl / 40% – Exclusively distilled from local No. 5 is a superb London Dry Kilkenny grown apples and fla- style gin which is made at the voured with 12 botanicals includ- Blackwater Distillery in West ing lavender and blackcurrant. Waterford. Each batch is carefully The ingredients are all organic made in small amounts from and sourced from Highbank's pure spirit, soft local water and organic farm. fresh botanicals. A glorious mix of juniper, fresh citrus and herbs. €59.99 €31.99

St. Patrick’s Elderflower St Patrick’s Sloe & Potato Gin Honey Potato Gin 70cl / 40% 70cl / 40% – –

This is a delicately perfumed Extra dry gin with a crisp expres- and flavoured gin distilled from sion. Distilled from Lady Clare Lady Clare and Rosetta potato and Rosetta potato varieties. varieties. Refined nose of Sum- The gin has retained the natural mer Gardens with a sweet herbal tartness of the sloes, with just a palate. little added honey.

€44.95 €44.95

Kalak Vodka Ruby Blue Vodka 70cl / 40% 70cl / 40% – –

Named after the Celtic Ruby Blue vodka is a small batch Queen of Winter, Kalak. This is potato vodka that is distilled an Irish made vodka that was and bottled by the Hughes Craft distilled from malted barley Distillery in Lisburn. The potatoes and mixed with pure mountain are harvested late in the season water. Elegant texture and give this vodka a smooth and with hints of biscuit, dark creamy texture along with subtle chocolate, cream and candied vanilla and butter flavours. fruit, finishing with a soft and glowing, lingering complexity. Global Vodka Masters – Gold Medal €43.99 €35.99

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Champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut Moet & Chandon NV Champagne Brut Imperial We continue to offer prices on 75cl 12% Champagne that are better – NV Champagne than the supermarkets and our 75cl 12% – other competitors. We do not A richly flavoured Cham- The world’s best rely on clever tricks, multi-buy pagne that is easy to en- known Champagne. deals or false discount claims, joy either with or without Moet & Chandon just year-long low prices. In food. A high proportion offers consistent qual- addition to an impressive range of Pinot Noir grapes in ity and affordability. the blend add plenty Dry and delicately of Champagne we also stock of weight and depth fruity with flavours of Spain’s finest Cava, Juvé y whilst around 30% of orchard fruits, toasted Camps plus some top prosecco Chardonnay gives el- bread and yeast. and Cremant D’Alsace. egance and finesse. Shows ripe flavours .99 .99 of apples, quince €45 €41 and brioche.

Bollinger Special Cuvée Pol Roger White Label NV Champagne NV Champagne 75cl 12% 75cl 12.5% – –

Consistently one of the highest The Pol Roger house style is rated standard non-vintage all about elegance and most Champagnes. Bollinger relies of their Champagnes contain on a high proportion of Pinot a high proportion of Chardon- Noir grapes for its richness and nay. Their white label displays body. The flavours are intense delicate flavours of fine bread, and heady with ripe orchard white flowers and a hint of fruits, a strong mineral pres- toast. One of our favourites. ence and some toasty nuances. €52.95 €40.99

Pol Roger Vintage Rosé Dom Perignon 2006 Champagne 2004 Champagne 75cl 12.5% 75cl 12.5% – –

A consistently good rosé from Widely considered to be one of vintage to vintage. The 2006 is the world’s finest Champagnes. elegant and complex marked Dom Perignon focuses on by creamy, strawberry, apricot producing the ultimate expres- and cherry fruit flavours with sion of a vintage and 2004 was well-balanced acidity and superb. It is drinking very well medium body. Great value now but will also reward some for a vintage rose from a top ageing. producer.

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16 Ireland’s Cheapest Prices on Branded Champagne Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados

Cognac Park Park Chai No. 8 Borderies XO Barrel 153 92-94 70cl / 40% 70cl / 40% – – One of our best selling Cognacs and possibly the In 2014 Park released two single cask best value XO in Ireland. The Park XO has lots of Cognacs chosen to express the ‘Terroir’ flavour with an oaky backbone and lots of dried of different growing areas in the region. grapes, apricots, almonds and lemon cake. This one from the Borderies has a typical floral and spicy character and is one of the ‘Very refined, not a hard edge in sight, flavours come fuller flavoured styles available in Cognac. on and on, and depart slowly in a long finish’ The quality and complexity of the spirit is amazing. Raymond Blake, Food & Wine Magazine, 4½/5

Gold Medal winner at the 2012 Wine Enthusiast 90/100 World Spirits Competition Gold Medal winner at the 2012 .99 .99 International Wine and Spirits Competition €84 €164

Domaine du Buisson Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% Reserve – 70cl / 40% – One of the best value brandies in the shop. Blended from about 100 eaux- This small company quietly makes award win- de-vie, that have taken on ning Cognacs that could easily sell at twice the the highest amounts of wood price. This is richly flavoured in the Borderies tannins to create a completely style with some pleasant floral notes and a satisfying cognac: robust and rich sweet vanilla character. with an incredible persistence. Powerful, rich aromas of wild ‘Rich, warm spicy nose, oodles of luscious, juicy cocoa softened by notes of dried plump flavours here with a firm backbone and and preserved fruits. Spicy notes great length.’ towards the end. Raymond Blake, Food & Wine Magazine, 5/5 Stars. .50 .99 Double Gold Medal winner 2011 €58 €149 WSWA Tasting Competition

Delord Calvados Chateau de 25 Year Old Armagnac Breuil VSOP 70cl / 40% 70cl / 40% – – One of the stars of the Delord range. This combines This apple brandy comes from the Pays powerful and rich flavours with a succulent and d’Auge in Normandy and is made in a small smooth fruitiness. An incredible Armagnac that was distillery from locally grown fruit. Ch. De recognised as one of the top ten spirits of all time Breuil age all their Calvados in French oak in Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal. barrels, with the VSOP spending at least 4 years in cask. This particular edition has 96/100 Wine Enthusiast Magazine won more awards than we can list! ‘The nose is biscuity, caramel-like, cream Sherry-like with a touch of cheese-like rancio. Gold Medal and ‘Best in Class’- International Wine and Spirits The palate entry tastes like bittersweet dark Competition- London 2011 chocolate, cocoa butter, chocolate-covered raisins and dark honey; the midpalate is Silver Medal- International Wines and fruity and less bittersweet than Spirits Competion- London 2013 the entry, making for a succulent .50 .99 aftertaste. A genuine classic.’ €82 €34

A wide range of vintage armagnacs in stock 17 18 White Wines

Juvé y Camps Reserva Sauvignon Gibault de la Familia Vin de Pays de la Loire – 2014 – Bone dry and well refined, this A classic styled Loire Valley Sauvignon could easily be confused with a €25.99 Blanc sourced from grapes grown €11.99 good quality Champagne. Made from near the Touraine appelation. the free run juice of Macabeu, Xarel- lo and Parellada grapes which are Aromas of grapefruit, passionfruit, guava harvested from the companies best and some herbaceous notes. The palate three vineyards. is fresh with lively acidity & vibrant fruit flavours of grapefruit, lychee, and The Wine Advocate (R. Parker) 2011- 90 passionfruit. Almost new world-like in Points ‘Pale gold in colour with fine and persistent bub- style, this offers impressive amounts of bles. Deep dense and elegat in style with aromas fruit and class given its price point. suggestive of white flowers and stone fruits. The palate has flavours of peach & pearwith a nice toasty background.’

Villa Blanche Chardonnay Grüner Veltliner Hasel Chablis 1er 2014, Calmel & J Joseph, 2014 Birgit Eichinger, Cru Vaillon 2002 Languedoc Austria – – – Full and round in the Grüner Veltliner is the most A real purists Chablis from mouth, this is a very widely planted grape variety the outstanding 2002 well-balanced chardonnay. in Austria and it is quickly vintage. Fresh fruity palate Floral notes combined with gaining popularity among with generous mouthfeel mango and apricot are the wine community. It is and all the lovely mineral no surprise with releases and citrus character one characteristics of this wine, .99 .99 €13 like this! Birgit Eichinger €16 would expect from a year-on-year. The finish is produces a ripe, fleshy & Chablis of this calibre. spicy, with a light touch of fruity style of wine from the Drinking perfectly now. wood. A great alternative Kamptal region of Austria. to white Burgundy. Bourgogne Aujourd'hui 19/20 90 Points Wine Enthusiast Chardonnay du Monde ‘This wine is dense and fruity, Listed as one of the ’50 Best 2015 – Gold Medal yet still a fresh and lively wine. Wines’ - Irish Independent The contrast between rich yellow Revue de Vins de France fruits and crisp acidity gives the Coups de Coeur wine good tension, offering a Jancis Robinson 16.5/20 fine texture and nervous edge. 99 Great to drink now, but worth €39 Jancis Robinson 16.5/20 ageing a year. Screwcap.’

CASTELL D’ENCUS - ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXCITING WINERIES Vermentino di Gallura Ekam 2013, Castell Taleia 2013, Castell Sciala 2013, Vigne D’Encus, Catalonia D’Encus, Catalonia Surrau, Sardinia – – – Vermentino is one of only four Riesling with a little albariño. Really Sauvignon Blanc with a little grape varieties to be awarded Italy’s fresh aromas of citrus, stone Semillon. Fermented in a com- DOCG status. It is widely planted fruit and floral notes. Fabulous bination of 12th century rock in Sardinia, producing fresh, clean complex palate with lively acidity gravity fermenters, stainless wines such as Vermentino di and a long lasting finish. Castell steel and new oak barrels. Gallura. Made from the best grapes d’Encus is a boutique winery Some lees ageing in new in the valley of Surrau, this is a full located in the Catalan Pyrenees. French oak barrels for six bodied and complex white wine The winery has been designed months. Spicy aromas of with an intense aromatic bouquet. to take full advantage of the apricot, light vanilla and enviornment, with ideal sun spice. Well balanced with Robert Parker 88+ Points ‘Spicy exposure and surrounding sharp and elegant acidity. and super zesty in the mouth, the 2013 forestry, and are dedicated Vermentino di Gallura Superiore Sciala is redolent of white flower, peach jasmine to sustainable farming Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and dried ginger. Vermentino sometimes methods. 2012 – 92 Points has a sage-like edginess and this wine delivers that quality in spades. If you like crisp whites to pair with fried fish, this Robert Parker's Wine is a perfect choice. The wine rests on its .99 Advocate 2015 - 93 Points .99 .99 lees for five months with battonage and €19 Vinous media - 92 Points €29 €29 this process helps to add dimension and thickness on the finish.’

18 Mixed Case Pricing on 12+ Bottles of Wine – www.winesonthegreen.com Red Wine

Echo de Lynch Bages Chateau La Nerthe 2009, Pauillac, Bordeaux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Limited Availability Rouge 2010, Rhone – – Echo de Lynch is packed full of all Classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape from one the aromas, flavours and length of the best vintages in the last 35 years. associated with Pauillac wines. Chateau La Nerthe is instantly recognised Round,soft and seductive in its as one of the finest Chateauneuf-du-Pape youth with outstanding potential for estates with outstanding terroir. The bottle ageing. vineyard is certified organic since 1998.

Wine Spectator 91/100 Robert Parker - 92 Points ‘Delivers a lesson in Pauillac, with sleek black .99 ‘Exhibits the rare combination of unbridled power and .99 currant and fig fruit melded together, laced with €60 freshness, minerality and abundant aromatics. A well- €40 graphite, tobacco and roasted cedar notes and made, delicious red, with blueberry, boysenberry, black backed by a long, iron-driven finish. This has grip, raspberry fruit, some background wood smoke, and but the wine is made in a more accessible style for the tell-tale Provencial garrigue, pepper and loamy soil mid-term cellaring. Best from 2013 through 2019. notes, it is a wine of finesse, power and richness..’ 14,000 cases made.’

LA RIOJA ALTA Viña Alberdi Reserva Viña Ardanza Reserva Gran Reserva 904 2004/5, 2008, La Rioja Alta, Spain 2005, La Rioja Alta, La Rioja Alta, – Spain Spain – – 100% tempranillo that is aged One of our favourite Riojas Robert Parker 96 points - for two years in new American from one of our favourite 904 2005 vintage oak casks. Ruby red with a Spanish producers. 80% ‘…This is usually my favorite wine slightly garnet rim. On the Tempranillo that’s aged for 3 from La Rioja Alta and 2005 is nose there are interesting years in American oak casks one of its best showings, going savoury notes of roasted and 20% Garnacha aged for back to the quality of the vintages of the 1950s and 60s. The nose meats, provencal herbs, cocoa, 30 months in American oak. is very balsamic with notes of liquorice, black cherries, and camphor, hints of mint, leather Jancis Robinson - 17.5/20 and hung game wrapped around damsons. Dry and medium a core of cherries in liqueur. bodied with juicy acidity and Peñín Guide - 93 Points Together it is balanced, subtle, well-balanced tannins. Wine Spectaor 92 Points truly elegant and classical. The palate is only medium-bodied Robert Parker – ‘This traditional red offers but with great concentration 91 Points dried cherry, orange peel, of flavors that are very tasty, tobacco and sanguine flavours mineral, almost salty and ‘the palate is soft and .99 in a silky texture, supported .99 framed by ultra-fine tannins polished, has good acid- €21 by light, firm tannins and €31 and smashing balance. A 99 ity and freshness through balsamic acidity. Focused great classic" €44 to a very tasty finish.’ and fresh, with a juicy finish.’ CASTELL D’ENCUS - ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXCITING WINERIES Acusp 2013, Castell Chianti Classico 2013, Bodegas Salentein Barrel D’Encus, Catalonia, Spain Castellare di Castellina, Selection Malbec – Tuscany 2013, Argentina This 100% Pinot Noir release has – – quickly become a staff favourite. Blend of mainly Sangioveto Made from 100% Malbec Silky in the mouth with some & Canaiolo that spends 7 grapes. Intense and complex yeasts and stone notes on the months in French oak. This with outstanding aromas of finish. wine has great body and red and black fruits, as well fruit flavours. Perfect to as delicate floral notes. Fresh Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 2015 ‘One of the best wines produced with the enjoy with all kinds of food, and fruiy in the mouth with finicky Pinot Noir grape in Spain, the 2013 especially Italian dishes. great mouth feel and a long Acusp was sourced from vines planted in Wine critics rate this lingering finish. 2003 at 1,000 meters altitude in a cold region from a very cold vintage that was wine very highly, always part fermented in the old stone pools. awarding over 90 points. Tim Atkin - 94 Points The wine went through malolactic and 11 months aging in new French oak barrels. Despite all that, it feels fully ripe with Irish Times Wine of the Vinous Media some creamy notes and aromas of wild Week ‘Bright red-ruby. Reduced aromas berries and spices. It is still a baby and .99 of blackberry, blackcherry and game showing the effect of the élevage, as is show a Syrah-like quality. Sweet usually the case with this wine when so Robert Parker €21 savory and fine-grained;nicely young. The texture is silky, the tannins ‘..You'll want to stock up on ripe, plump and full with dark are ultra-polished and it has good .95 these bottles and keep them fruit flavors accompanied by acidity with quite primary flavors that €42 handy for informal nights complementary oak..finishing with .99 are precise and clean, more Pinot Noir when friends and family lovely sweetness, well-buffered €16 than Costers del Segre. A very pleas- stop over for dinner.' tannins and very good length.’ ant Pinot that needs to develop more nuances in bottle.’ Over 95% of our wine range is sourced & imported directly 19 20 Sherry/Jerez

Sherry is a fortified wine from Spain that many experts rate as the most undervalued Sherry/Jerez wine category in the world. We are huge fans and have Ireland’s biggest and best selection. Sherry is produced in a variety of styles and works excellently with food. Try a fino sherry with smoked almonds as an aperitif, or some pedro ximenez drizzled over ice-cream for dessert. Perfect for the festive season!

Bodegas Tradicion Emilio Hidalgo Marques de Amontillado Rodil Palo Cortado 75cl 19.5% 75 cl 17.5% – – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 96/100 From a solero laid down in 1860. This extraordinary wine has This traditional style amontillado all the features of an oloroso, has the ability to seduce even coupled with some of the best the most demanding palates qualities of an amontillado. with its delicious green almond Extremely rare bottling. nose and complex flavours of hazelnuts and honey Wine Spectator 91 Points, with some spicy, bitter and even salty notes. ‘It's all balanced and long, with a nutty finish.’ €69.99 €44.99

Equipo Navazos La Bota de Equipo Navazos La Manzanilla no. 55 Bota de Fino No. 54 75cl 15% 75 cl 17.5% – – A fine manzanilla with An incredible Fino with genuine character. Deep lots of freshness and golden colour with an complexity. This has only intense nose as well as been lightly filtered and a delicate, salty and has some lip smacking cheerful palate. Pairs salty, savoury and great with seafood. fresh apple flavours.

Robert Parker’s Wine Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 93+ Points Advocate 94 Points €3199 €33.99

Manzanilla La Guita Gran Barquero Gran Barquero 75cl 15% Oloroso Pedro Ximenez – 75cl 19% 75cl 16% – – One of Spain’s most popular Deep bronze in colour. Very deep auburn in manzanillas. Fresh and Very intense aromas colour with an almost medium bodied with of wood, nuts, raisins treacle-like appearance. intense tangy roundness and spices following Persistent sweet on the palate. through to an elegant flavours of figs, plum, structured palate. chocolate and coffee. Robert Parker 90 Points Long on the finish. Robert Parker’s Wine ‘The medium-bodied Advocate 92 Points In top 100 wines of palate is precise, very dry and intense, with Spain - Wines of some brine and Spain Awards 2014 rancio flavors and .99 .99 great length.’ €15.99 €29 €24

20 Ireland’s Best selection of Fortified Wines Port

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2003 saw one of the €67 R Usually served as a sweet wettest winters followed Save €52 personality from the year red wine, it can also by one of the hot- in which it was made. In come in dry, semi dry test summers in Porto, exceptional years certain and white varieties. We resulting in high levels of lots of wine are set aside import a wide range and sugar and acidity. In other to spend their lives matur- ing in casks. 1995 was believe our collection to words: the ideal combination for perfect balance. such a year, and 20 years include some the finest later it is drinking better Ports in the world, with The vintage stands out for its structure, deep colour than ever. Fine ruby (young), tawny and complexity of aromas. (oak aged), Late Bottle Vintage and Colheita being just some of Quinta do Noval Alves de Sousa 2011 the special port styles LBV 2009 Vintage Port worth seeking out. 75cl 19.5% 75cl 19.5% – – A very popular style of Port Top 10 Vintage Ports of 2011 by that was created by Noval in Rory Hesh – 97+ Points 1958. Grapes were sourced Vibrant fresh fruity from vines up to 60 years in Port with great depth, age and the wine was aged for aromatic complexity and 4 years in French oak before solid structure. Spicy being released. Noval’s ‘Baby and intense with a long Vintage’. finish and superb ageing potential.

€28.99 €56.99

Madeira Vinhos Barbeito Vinhos Barbeito 1992 Malvasia Verdelho Frasqueira Madeira is made in a Colheita 2000 50cl 19.24% – variety of styles, from 50cl 19% light and dry through to – rich and sweet. Vinhos

Barbeito produce a International Wine Challenge Gold with orange high- variety of Madeiras, 2013 – Bronze Medal lights. Notes of dried from a simple 3 year old tropical fruits, white that is ideal for cooking Made using only wines chocolate and spiced naturally cask-aged by the all the way up to some citrus background. El- Canteiro method resulting egant and well balanced ancient wines that can in multi-layered Madeiras acidity. Finish silky, light be over 50 years old. whose flavours are invari- and fresh. Particularly ably rich and complex. good as a digestive at the end of a meal.

€34.99 €84.99

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Ariyanas Naturalmente Castelnau de Suduirat Dulce 2008 Sauternes 2010 50cl 13% 75cl 14% – – An exciting dessert wine from Malaga, this This is the superb second wine from is made from 100% moscatel grapes and is Chateau Suduiraut whose vines bor- naturally sweet and unfortified. The nose is der those of the illustrious Chateau delicate and floral with spiced-accentuated d’Yqeum. The same stringent grape aromas of honeydew, apricot and white selection applies to this wine as the flowers. Sweet and expansive. It is elegant Chateau bottling, and the benefits and balanced with flavours of orange peel, this makes to the wine are obvi- candied ginger and melon. Finished sweet ous. The nose has concentrated and long with resonating spiciness and marmalade, lemon citrus and floral .99 excellent clarity. aromas, whilst the palate is sweet €32 and well balanced with laser-like Penin Guide – 93 Points concentration and focus of fruit. HALF BOTTLE Jancis Robinson Purple Pages – 18 Points .99 .95 €22 Wine Enthusiast – 91 Points €17

Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos Banyuls Cornet & 2007 Disznoko Cie Rimage 2010 50cl 12% 75cl 16% – – This is a truly remarkable sweet Sometimes referred to as Port’s wine from Hungary which blew us French cousin, Banyuls is a very away the first time we tried it. 5 interesting fortified wine from Puttonyos refers to the way the close to the Spanish border. wine is sweetened, and at this lev- Made from 100% Grenache el there is great balance between grapes, this rich and powerful residual sugar and natural acidity. wine is one of the world’s few The result is a refreshing and deli- great matches with chocolate. cious dessert wine that tastes great Compared to an equivalent now but will also reward from tawny port, this is great value further cellaring. for money.

Tim Atkin 96 Points Wine Enthusiast Editors Choice – 93 Points €35.99 €27 .99

Bukkuram Sole d’Agosto Vin Santo D’Altesi 2009 2012 Marco de Bartoli Altesino 50cl 14.5% 37.5 cl 16% – – Rich, sweet but vibrant wine from Robert– Parker 94 Points one of Italy’s best producers. The grapes are dried for two weeks ‘The 2001 Vin Santo is another big in the sun, making it a complex, success for the house. The medium concentrated Bukkuram. Lots of bodied Vin Santo, with 117 grams of residual sugar, showcases etheral orange and dried fruit on the plums, cloves, dried flowers palate. Long length of flavour and liquorice all backed up by and good body. considerable richness that leads to an impeccable, creamy finish. Bibenda 2014 – 5 Grappoli The level of detal, clarity and Guida Gambero Rosso 2014 – 2 precision are first-class. This is Bicchieri a strong vintage for the estate’s Vin Santo.’ €34.99 €23.99

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Veuve Clicquot Moet & Chandon Pol Roger White Brut NV Brut Imperial NV Label NV Champagne Champagne Champagne – – – RRP €55.99 RRP €50.49 RRP €48.99 OUR PRICE OUR PRICE OUR PRICE €45.99 €41.99 €40.99 Save €10 Save €8.50 Save €7.96