Spirits
Spirits are the highest ABV products of the alcohol family and as a result have the greatest capability to age, far beyond most fine wines. Cognac and other types of Brandy have long been collectible, with a bottle from the 1762 vintage selling at auction in 2020 for $1,500,000, and rare, aged Rums have started breaking into the mainstream but fine whisky is certainly the most desirable spirit on the world right now.
Whisky can be made in a variety of styles and is mostly produced in Japan, Ireland, the United States and most prominently, Scotland. Single malt Scotch Whisky is extremely collectible and is one of the most sought-after in the world, with the The Macallan's top releases being the pinnacle.
Fortified wines are not categorised as spirits, yet they contain a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to stop fermentation and “fortify” the wine. Port and Sherry are two of the most well-known and popular examples of fortified wines.
Spirits
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1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$928.39 |
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From the revered Foursquare Distillery in the paradisiacal realms of Barbados, comes a remarkable rum testament - the Foursquare Single Blended Rum Double Maturation Patrimonio Bottled 2019 2004. This select rum shows the meticulous blending prowess of the distillery. Matured in both Kentucky bourbon barrels and Spanish sherry casks, it offers a sensational balance of two contrasting worlds. Aged for 14 years, this double-matured wonder is a high-proof delight brimming with opulent notes of treacle, dried fruits, vanilla and oak. Produced by Richard Seale, a fourth-generation Master Distiller, this presentation epitomises legacy and innovation. The natural climate of Barbados ensures an astoundingly deep maturation process, imbuing the rum with unrivalled complexity and maturity. Revel in the rich ensemble of flavours presented by the award-winning Foursquare Single Blended Rum Double Maturation Patrimonio Bottled 2019 2004. A bona fide connoisseur's choice. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,403.78 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2004 Vintage Port Nacional is a declared Vintage Port aged for 18 months in wooden casks. An old vines field blend, it comes in at just 79 grams per liter of residual sugar, rather dry on paper and in perception. Typically graceful and leaning on elegance in the mid-palate, it is laced with some herbs and rhubarb up front. It is very aromatic and it opens with a distinctive flavor profile compared to others in the Vintage Port lineup that I had open. In the mid-palate, it seems like a very fine table wine in some ways, showing remarkable finesse and focus, and a rather dry finish. It is completely closed and gives little. The structure and the underlying concentration are all obvious, though. They are classic and they make this a cellar candidate from the get-go. Despite being over a decade old, this is tight, firm, powerful and too young. After playing around with it for several days, I saw it finally begin to blossom, to show fresh fruit and something besides austerity. By the end of the week, it was far more evolved, showing its wonderful concentration, increasingly interesting intensity of flavor and a long finish. It is never obvious, but it is always quite gorgeous. This is an old school Port on an old school schedule. It needs cellaring. If extended aeration makes it at least a bit approachable, it is not exactly showing all it has and all it can be. Be patient--even if it is more approachable in a decade or so, that won't be even close to its peak. If you're patient and young, give it a try around 2040. |
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Porto | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$983.40 |
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Porto | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$694.97 |
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In Bond
SG$816.00 |
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From the revered Foursquare Distillery in the paradisiacal realms of Barbados, comes a remarkable rum testament - the Foursquare Single Blended Rum Double Maturation Patrimonio Bottled 2019 2004. This select rum shows the meticulous blending prowess of the distillery. Matured in both Kentucky bourbon barrels and Spanish sherry casks, it offers a sensational balance of two contrasting worlds. Aged for 14 years, this double-matured wonder is a high-proof delight brimming with opulent notes of treacle, dried fruits, vanilla and oak. Produced by Richard Seale, a fourth-generation Master Distiller, this presentation epitomises legacy and innovation. The natural climate of Barbados ensures an astoundingly deep maturation process, imbuing the rum with unrivalled complexity and maturity. Revel in the rich ensemble of flavours presented by the award-winning Foursquare Single Blended Rum Double Maturation Patrimonio Bottled 2019 2004. A bona fide connoisseur's choice. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,275.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2004 Vintage Port Nacional is a declared Vintage Port aged for 18 months in wooden casks. An old vines field blend, it comes in at just 79 grams per liter of residual sugar, rather dry on paper and in perception. Typically graceful and leaning on elegance in the mid-palate, it is laced with some herbs and rhubarb up front. It is very aromatic and it opens with a distinctive flavor profile compared to others in the Vintage Port lineup that I had open. In the mid-palate, it seems like a very fine table wine in some ways, showing remarkable finesse and focus, and a rather dry finish. It is completely closed and gives little. The structure and the underlying concentration are all obvious, though. They are classic and they make this a cellar candidate from the get-go. Despite being over a decade old, this is tight, firm, powerful and too young. After playing around with it for several days, I saw it finally begin to blossom, to show fresh fruit and something besides austerity. By the end of the week, it was far more evolved, showing its wonderful concentration, increasingly interesting intensity of flavor and a long finish. It is never obvious, but it is always quite gorgeous. This is an old school Port on an old school schedule. It needs cellaring. If extended aeration makes it at least a bit approachable, it is not exactly showing all it has and all it can be. Be patient--even if it is more approachable in a decade or so, that won't be even close to its peak. If you're patient and young, give it a try around 2040. |
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Porto | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$823.00 |
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Porto | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$597.00 |
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