Tasting Notes: Viña Falernia, Chile's most northerly (i.e. hotter and drier) region, was founded in 1998. They are making some splendid wines, this single vineyard expression no exception. A deep ruby red brick color, it expresses a dense nose of plums, currants, vanilla, and toast. The palate shows great depth with bramble, black currant, subtle oak, coffee and cream tones, smooth tannins, and superb intensity. An excellent wine; it could become your next favorite Carménère! Drink now - 2027. Pair with hearty meat dishes, lasagna, veggie dishes like lentil bourguignon.

Price: $32.99 750 ml

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Tasting Notes: The Yoichi distillery (formerly known as the Hokkaido distillery) was the first of Nikka’s distilleries, founded by the great Masataka Taketsuru back in 1934. Following his studies of whisky making techniques in Scotland, Taketsuru built his distillery in the town of Yoichi on the islands of Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, as he thought it most matched the environment of Scotland. “Yoichi (Yo-e-chee) Single Malt is a range of single malt expressions from the Yoichi Distillery which produces their full-bodied, peaty whiskies using their six stills, which are lit by coal fire - a technique that Scottish distilleries have all but stopped practising these days. Yoichi released their first single malt in 1982, and in recent years has greatly influenced the popularity of Japanese whisky around the world. At the 2008 World Whiskies Awards, a 20 year old Yoichi claimed the title of World’s Best Single Malt - an impressive feat. Yoichi malts are described as bold and strong with refined peaty notes and smokiness brought by the traditional direct coal-fired distillation. Sea breeze from the Ishikari Bay delivers a briny hint to the whisky during maturation.” It’s a bright, vibrant, and fruity single malt wrapped in a sheet of peat. A fantastic Christmas gift for the Whisky adventurist.

Price: $95.99

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Tasting Notes: We visited Zenato Winery near Lake Garda in Italy several years ago. IT was fascinating seeing the drying racks of grapes for their Ripassas and Amarones. This particular wine is such great value and over delivers for it's price point. It is rich and smooth with ripe dark cherry, dried fruit, dark chocolate, baking spice and savoury herb flavours that fill the mouth. Pairs well with aged cheeses, hearty, beefy meals and even a good lasagna.

Price: $28.49

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Tasting Notes: My Master has never taken me to the warm sunny beaches of the Caribbean to run around and chase waves, so I have to be content with playing in the snowbanks here and warming up with a wee dram after my walkies. This has a ripe tropical fruit flavour, with brown sugar and cinnamon and banana flavours, imparted from the aging in Caribbean rum casks. Very enjoyable on a cold December evening! So, if you're not heading to the south seas for the holidays, this dram may be the next best thing! Slainte!

Price: $65.59

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Tasting Notes: Tis the season to celebrate with friends and enjoy the festive holiday flavors of our limited edition Captain Morgan Gingerbread Spiced. Distilled with the sweet and warming taste of fresh gingerbread, Captain Morgan Gingerbread Spiced is a deliciously seasonal offering for all the crew to enjoy. Spice up your holiday party by combining Captain Morgan Gingerbread Spiced, honey and hot, fresh apple cider in a mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick for a Captain's Sleigh Ride Cider cocktail. Captain’s Orders!

Price: $36.99

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