Liqueurs/appetifs
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St Germain Elderflower Liquor NZD $73.99
Cocktail aficionados prize the St-Germain elderflower liqueur for its unique delicacy and subtlety and how it contributes a most refreshing piquancy to a well-designed aperitif. There is no other liqueur like it, being made from freshly hand-picked elderflower blossoms, from the foothills in the Alps, picked over the course of three or four days when the plant is in bloom. It is a truly artisan product, as less than 50 pickers are employed, who must quickly deliver the harvest to local market for delivery to the St-Germain distillery. The freshness of the blossoms is the essence and this is captured in the maceration and distilling process. Over a century of refining the liqueur has resulted in a most delightful ‘melange curieux’. ... more » -
Aalborg Norguld NZD $54.50
Aalborg Nordguld Aquavit is a sumptuous aquavit with a unique taste. It is the world's only aquavit distilled with amber - the Gold of the North.The amber oils used during distilling give body, a touch of resin and pine and a hint of citrus to the taste.In addition to this, Aalborg Nordguld is made from classic aquavit spices and fennel and is then matured in Spanish sherry casks to get its smooth and harmonious finish.The result is an exclusive, golden and aromatic aquavit which is the perfect accompaniment to a good meal or with coffee.... more » -
Lysholm Linie Aquavit 500ml NZD $35.99
Winner of the 2015 San Francisco Spirits Gold Medal. Linie refers to the equator means that akvaviten has crossed the equator twice during its maturation in oak barrels. Lysholm Linie was discovered accidentally in 1805 when the brig Trondhjems Prøve sailed from Trondheim to Batavia (contemporary Jakarta, Indonesia), including fish and aquavit in the load.In Indonesia, they changed their goods but akvaviten flöjde but the home back to Trondheim in 1807. It was then discovered that akvaviten undergone a refining process during the two years akvaviten had lain and matured in barrels. The first advantage of this type of fatmognad aquavit commercial was Jørgen B Lysholm. In 1821 he founded the Lysholm distillery and destillationsfabrik under their own company name: Jørgen B Lysholm. From Trondheim in the late 1830s made he started to export fish to Rio and other South American countries. Lysholm shipped regularly with aquavit in oak casks for storage on board. Since 1927 the Company has Whilhelm Whilhelmsen had an agreement with Arcus to transport those barrels. The first tour went off the first augusti1927 to Australia and back 12 February 1928 with a ship of the line Tungsha of Fredrikstad. Akvaviten produced today by Arcus in Oslo according to the old recipe and now that sooner terminated stored in oak casks to be transported return to Australia with Whilhelmsens boats.Motion, tempratur- and humidity changes on the deck of the ship, where the containers are Linie plass conditioned, releasing aromas both from the keg, and provides a kompleks rounded taste.... more » -
Sovrano Limoncello 500ml NZD $39.99
Available in original or cream. A perfect symbiosis between the colour, flavour and lemons zest with New Zealand creativity Place of birth, Kerikeri New Zealand. It's quality makes it special, the purest ever made. Limoncello Original Sovrano Awards: • GOLD MEDAL - 2010/2011/2012/2013/2014 • BEVERAGE TASTING INSTITUTE, CHICAGO GOLD MEDAL - 2011 WORLD SPIRIT BEVERAGE COMPETITION, FLORIDA • SILVER (BEST IN CLASS) - 2011 IWSC, LONDON • DOUBLE GOLD - 2012 WORLD SPIRIT COMPETITION, SAN FRANCISCO • GOLD - 2014 SIP AWARD, CALIFORNIA • GOLD - 2014 WINE AND SPIRIT COMPETITION, NEW YORK Limoncello Cream Sovrano Awards: • GOLD MEDAL - 2010/2011/2012/2013/2014 BEVERAGE TASTING INSTITUTE, CHICAGO • SILVER (BEST IN CLASS) - 2011 IWSC, LONDON • DOUBLE GOLD - 2013 WORLD SPIRIT COMPETITION, SAN FRANCISCO • SILVER - 2014 WINE AND SPIRIT COMPETITION, NEW YORK • GOLD - 2014 SIP AWARD, CALIFORNIA • SILVER - 2014 WORLD SPIRIT COMPETITION, SAN FRANCISCO How to taste it: classic way straight after meal. This way was not chosen by us but by the tradition of Limoncello. Everyone can drink lemon liqueur, but now the Original Limoncello is available, that is: Sovrano Limoncello original. Like all the exceptional things you can only do one way: perfect, from beginning to end. Elegance and simplicity, are the key to all uses, straight or over ice, Sovrano Limoncello will enhance the flavour and fragrance in all drinks. Use it in cooking, over ice cream, pour it over fruit salad and pastries Limoncello Sovrano, fantastic, unique, versatile. CREAM: Limoncello Cream is one of the specialties of Sicilian cuisine, the recipe is the same used in our family for generations.Enjoy at the end of a meal, or during the heat of summer afternoons.There is no fixed rule for drinking Sovrano Limoncello Cream: any time is good for enjoying the delights of a delicious and frozen-cold, glass of Limoncello Cream.Sovrano Limoncello Cream used as an ingredient in the preparation of desserts enhances the flavor of any cake, or sprinkle it over strawberries, ice cream, or your favourite dessert.Made with selected New Zealand's spray-free lemons, milk, sugar and entirely natural flavoring.Nothing could be simpler, and nothing better.... more » -
Maraska Zadarski Maraschino NZD $76.00
Maraschino (32%) is the original liqueur from Zadar recognized worldwide. It is recognizable by its characteristic sweet taste and aromatic smell. Prepared according to traditional recipes pharmacist Dominican monastery in the early 16th century. The composition of the distillate Dalmatian sour cherry with reason, the name "King of liquor." The original Croatian product.... more » -
BENEDICTINE NZD $64.50
Benedictine is a judicious blend of the recipes created by Dom Bernardo Vincelli and by Alexandre Le Grand. It is made up of 27 plants and spices which come from the four corners of the globe. Angelica, hyssop, juniper, myrrh, saffron, aloe, arnica, cinnamon…(the full list is a closely guarded secret!) give Benedictine its unique flavour. Benedictine has always been made with a unique savoir-faire and has a quality beyond reproach, thanks to its lengthy production process. It is distilled in copper stills and then aged in oak casks in the dark Palace cellars… Benedictine is the embodiment of refined luxury liqueurs, enjoyed the world over, from Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro, from Sydney to Cape Town…... more » -
Gammel Dansk NZD $40.00
A relatively modern liqueur bitters, having been invented in Denmark in 1964, Gammel Dansk contains 29 natural ingredients and is the second best-selling spirit in its native country, producing over 4 million litres per year.... more » -
Aalborg Jubilaeums NZD $47.00
AALBORG JUBILÆUMS Akvavit is a golden and pleasant premium aquavit in a contemporary and exclusive bottle. The refined taste of dill and coriander makes it the perfect choice for any good meal, in particular light and simple modern cuisine. It is best enjoyed chilled, but can also be enjoyed at room temperature. This product isback in stock.... more » -
Noilly Prat French Dry 750ml NZD $32.50
Floral and spicy aromas. Characterised on the palate by a certain bitterness from the aromatic plants, from the ageing of the wines prior to integration, and from the low sugar content. An aroma on the palate of dry fruit such as hazelnuts and almonds... more » -
Aalborg Taffel Akvavit NZD $43.00
Our classic AALBORG TAFFEL Akvavit has a very pure caraway bouquet which is only supported by a slight hint of orange. Its full body and aromas make it all the way around your mouth. 750ml bottle Back in stock now... more » -
Chartreuse Green 700ml NZD $78.00
Green Chartreuse is the only liqueur in the world with a completely natural green colour. It is powerful and unique. Only two Chartreuse monks know the identity of the 130 plants, how to blend them and how to distill them into this world famous liqueur. They are also the only ones who know which plants they have to macerate to produce the natural green and yellow colours. And they alone supervise the slow ageing in oak casks. To bring out all its flavour, it should be consumed very cold, even on the rocks. Traditionally considered an after dinner drink, Chartreuse is more and more being enjoyed as a long drink. ... more »