Christmas Gift Catalogue 2015

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
Celtic Cask Whiskeys p.4
Irish Gin & Vodka Knappogue Castle and Hyde Whiskey
p.5
Champagne p.16
Midleton Distillery p.6
Cognac, Armagnac & Calvados p. 17
The Teeling Whiskey Co. p7
Wine p.18-19
Kilbeggan & Glendalough p.8
World’s Finest Fortified Wine p20-21
p.9
Dessert Wine p.22
Gift Sets p. 23
Scottish Single Malts Kavalan Taiwanese Whiskies p.10-11
p. 12
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Thurs 17th............. 10.30am – 9pm
Friday 18th............ 10.30am – 9pm
Sat 19th................ 10.30am – 8pm
Sun 20th............... 12.30pm – 8pm
Mon 22nd.............. 10.30am – 9pm
Tues 22nd.............. 10.30am – 9pm
Wedn 23rd............. 10.30am – 9pm
Thursday 24th....... 10.30am – 6pm
The Irish Whiskey Awards
Now in its third year, the Irish Whiskey Awards is tailored to reflect
the diversity, innovation and quality of distilling in Ireland. This
year there were over 80 products entered ranging from classic
whiskeys to the new wave of craft gins and vodkas. We were
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.
We must extend our thanks to all the brave tasters who took
part in blind tasting of the samples, it was a hard job in the end
and we must commend them on their enthusiasm and focus. It
must also be said that many judges were amazed at the quality
of products on offer this year. We do hope the distilling industry
continues down this path and increases awareness for these
amazing products around the world.
Closed 25th, 26th & 1st January
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Thursday 17th December
Last day for UK orders Tuesday 15th December
Last day for USA orders Wednesday
9th December
Last day for Australia orders Monday 8th
December
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any goods are despatched. Products: All products within this brochure are offered subject
to availability. Vintages may vary from those shown. All prices are subject to change owing
to duty, tax, currency fluctuations, supplier increases or a typographical error. Prices are
inclusive of VAT at 23%. Offers: All offers end 1st January 2016.
Other Winners
Irish Poitín of the Year
Irish Vodka of the Year
Teeling Poitín
Dingle Vodka
50cl 61.5%
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2015
€32 .99
Irish Gin of the Year
Thin Gin
€34 .99
2015
Irish Whiskey Barrel
Aged Beer of the Year
O’Hara’s Barrel
Aged Series Stout
75cl 8.1%
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2015
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Thursday 10.30am- 9pm
Sunday 12.30pm-7pm
Bank Holidays 12.30pm – 7pm
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Walsh Whiskey & Bushmills Japanese & American Whiskies 2015
€10 .99
Full Information on www.irishwhiskeyawards.com
The Irish Whiskey Awards 2015
Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey of the Year & Overall Irish Whiskey of the Year
Redbreast 21 Year Old Single Pot Still
70cl / 46%
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Scoring an average of nearly 90/100
amongst our blind tasters it is no
surprise that this whiskey has won
both of these awards for the 2nd year
running. This is simply an amazing
whiskey and a perfect representation
of the pot still style.
BEST IR
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2015
2015
€184.95
Best Irish Single Malt 12
Years and Under
Tullamore Dew
Phoenix
Midleton Very
Rare 2015
Connemara Peated Irish
Single Malt
70cl / 55%
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70cl / 40%
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Best Irish Single Malt
13 Years and Over
Best Irish Single
Grain Whiskey
Knappogue Castle 2000
Mongeard-Mugneret
Burgundy Cask Finish
Kilbeggan 8 Year
Old Single Grain
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2015
€39 .99
IRISH SINGLE
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One of the most
delicate and softly
textured of all Irish
whiskeys. Kilbeggan
Single Grain is a
great aperitif style
whiskey that also
mixes well in
cocktails.
70cl, 40%
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Tullamore Dew
12 Year Old
2015
A high pot still content
and some good use of Oloroso
Sherry barrels, no doubt
played a part in this gaining
a trophy. This is an unusual
blend which contains grain,
malt and pot still whiskies.
It is surprisingly complex
and spicy, but with all the
smoothness you would want
from an Irish blend.
NOT BACK
UNTIL 2016
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We are very happy
that this won an
award. It is simply one
2015
of the best whiskeys
we have tasted this year.
Even though we had a part in
the making of this, we were
overwhelmed at just how
good it is! It won’t last long;
there were only 366
bottles produced.
€42 .99
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OF
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2015
Best Irish Blended Whiskey (Under €60)
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70cl / 46%
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70cl / 40%
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2015
Connemara is the flag
flying representative
for Irish peated
whiskey and already
has a good number of
awards to its name.
Most voters seemed
to love this whiskey
and its smoky fruit
and vanilla flavours.
It may be time
to try it again!
& YOUNG
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It is no real surprise
2015
that the Midleton Very
Rare came out on top in
this category. It is often the
yardstick against which all
other blended Irish whiskeys
are measured. We first tried
the 2015 earlier in the year
and the pot still character
was impressive, as well as
some delicious fresh Bourbon
barrel influences.
70cl / 40%
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A fine blend of
grain whiskey,
malt whiskey and
pot still whiskeys
which have been
collectively finished
in Oloroso sherry
barrels. Quite potent
at 55% but packed
full of flavour.
ASK STRENGT
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IRISH BLEND
Best Irish Blended Whiskey (Over €60)
BEST I
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Best Irish Cask Strength Whiskey
€44.99
Join the Celtic Whiskey Club & help choose Irish Whiskey of the Year 2016
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Celtic Cask
Whiskeys
Celtic Cask 12 Dó Dhéag
70cl / 46%
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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.
Look out for more in this
range in early 2016!
WHISKEY GOL
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Our exclusive range
of carefully matured
single cask whiskeys
continues to grow from
strength to strength.
They are usually limited
to around 300 bottles
per cask and each new
release is unique. We
carefully select different
types of barrels from
our wine contacts
around the world. Some
previous favourites
have been aged in Port,
Madeira, red wine and
even sweet Vin Santo
wine casks. Each cask
is aged to perfection
and we have to sample
them regularly before
choosing the exact
moment for bottling. Due
to their limited nature
these sell out quite
quickly and make an
excellent gift for whiskey
drinkers and collectors.
2015
€125
Celtic Cask 13 Trí Déag
70cl / 46%
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This fourteen year old
whiskey was initially
matured in a first
fill bourbon barrel
before a final period of
finishing in a Brunello
di Montalcino red wine
barrel from Altesino.
This has some amazing
flavours of fresh figs,
marmalade, raisins,
mocha and toffee.
SH SINGLE CA
IRI
EDAL WINNER
DM
WHISKEY GOL
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2015
€135
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Knappogue & Hyde Whiskey
Knappogue Castle
An innovative company
who are releasing some
great quality single malts.
The brand was started by
the American Mark Edwin
Andrews when he released
some rare whiskeys from
the old Tullamore Distillery.
They now source their
malts from a well-known
Co. Antrim distillery.
Knappogue Castle
Single Cask Series
Knappogue Castle
12 Year Old
Knappogue Castle
14 Year Old
70cl / 40%
70cl / 40%
A great example of how
good triple distilled Irish
single malt can get. This
is soft, creamy and light
with some lovely citrus
and apricot fruit flavours.
Vanilla and spice characters
on the finish.
Named "twin cask"
because both Bourbon
and Sherry cask types
have been used for
maturation. The Sherry
casks have added to the
body and depth, bringing
some spice and dried fruit
flavours.
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€47 .99
These exclusive whiskeys have been made
by us in collaboration with Knappogue
Castle. We sourced some interesting casks
from wine producers and finished the single
€66 .95
malt for a period to create something that
is really special. They are very interesting
whiskeys, batch 1 sold out very quickly
and we are now onto batch number 2.
Knappogue Castle 2000
Mongeard-Mugneret
Burgundy Cask
Batch 2
Knappogue Castle 2000
Marco di Bartoli
Marsala Cask
Batch 2
70cl / 46%
70cl / 46%
As mentioned on page 3, this was
the winner of Irish Single Malt of
the Year (13 Years and Older) at
the 2015 Irish Whiskey Awards.
This is simply amazing stuff,
packed with juicy fruit flavours,
warm spice and sweet
chocolate notes.
We have always loved Marsala
cask matured whiskeys. Batch
number 1 of this series was
one of our favourite Irish
whiskeys released last year,
and this one is just as
good. The Marsala cask
has added touches
of caramel toffees,
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banofee pie, rum ‘n’
raisin, and mocha.
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€99 .99
€99
Hyde 10 Year Single
Malt President’s Cask
Hyde Rum 10 Year Old
Rum Finish
70cl / 46%
70cl / 46%
This is a double distilled single malt
that was initially matured in exBourbon barrels and finished in
ex-Oloroso sherry barrels . It gets
its name from Douglas Hyde, the
first president of Ireland.
Single malt whiskey aged initially for 10 years
in first fill oak bourbon casks, followed by a
further 9 months in charred Dark caribbean
Rum casks, made from American white
oak. Offers tropical fruits on the nose
such as passion fruit, vanilla and butter
toffee. The palate is complex with
flavours of vanilla, ginger, lime and
apple. Rich and spicy finish.
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€69 .99
€69 .99
Ireland’s largest selection of Irish Whiskey
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Midleton Distillery
Refusing to rest on their laurels
Irish Distillers have continued to
improve and expand their range of
whiskeys. Last year they opened
a new still house and have also
built a new warehouse to help
mature their impressive line-up
of whiskeys. Single Pot Still fans
have been rewarded with some
interesting new releases. These
have included the innovative Dair
Ghaelach range of Midletons
which have been matured in
single origin Irish oak and some
impressive changes to the
Powers and Greenspot ranges.
Powers Single
Cask No 62690
16 Year Old
Powers Three
Swallow Release
Green Spot Single
Pot Still
Yellow Spot
Single Pot Still
70cl / 40%
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70cl / 40%
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70cl / 46%
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Newly released in 2015,
this is a traditional style
pot still whiskey with a
robust and spicy flavour.
We also tasted some
glorious barley sugar,
banana and subtle
sherry nuances. This
is set to become the
benchmark Powers pot
still label and we like
it a lot, especially at
this price.
A classic Irish pot still
whiskey that harks back
to the days when wine
merchants would bottle
famous whiskeys under
their own labels. This
has always been closely
associated with Jameson
and would make the ideal
gift for any Jameson drinker
who might be looking for
something special.
A uniquely aged Irish
whiskey which has spent
time in both ex-Bourbon,
Sherry and also Malaga
sweet wine casks. This
possesses plenty of body,
a really good balance of
fruit and spice flavours
along with some lovely
honeyed sweetness.
.95
€59.95
€59
€79.95
€44 .99
Celtic Whiskey Shop Exclusive
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This special single pot still was carefully selected by
Midleton's Master Blender and is our first exclusive
whiskey to bear the Powers name. It has all the
trademark Powers spiciness and richness combined
with tropical fruit flavours and touches
of honey and vanilla. It evolves nicely
in the glass and has a wonderfully
complex character.
ARRIVING EARLY DECEMBER
€195 .00
Midleton Barry
Crockett Legacy
Redbreast
12 Year Old
Redbreast 12 Year Old
Cask Strength
70cl / 46%
–
70cl / 40%
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70cl / 57.4%
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Named after the famed
Master Distiller who retired
in 2013. This was Barry
Crockett’s final project and
is widely regarded as his
finest creation. The pot
still whiskey is matured
in both ex-Bourbon and
fresh, unused American
oak. It is packed full of
sweet vanilla, candied
peel and honey
flavours.
This has always ranked
very highly amongst
our staff. Redbreast is
a slightly heavier style
of pot still whiskey
compared to the rest
of Midleton’s whiskeys.
The added bonus of
ageing in some Oloroso
Sherry casks gives this
whiskey a rich, fruitcake and spice laiden
flavour.
Do not be put off by
the high strength. This
is simply designed to
showcase Redbreast
in the exact condition
in which it leaves the
cask. This fantastic pot
still won ‘Best Irish
Whiskey’ at the 2013
Irish Whiskey Awards
and has gone on to
impress many others. A
truly majestic
whiskey.
€215
6
70cl / 46%
€59.00
Shop online at www.celticwhiskeyshop.com
€88.99
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.
70cl / 46%
Single grain
whiskey is all about
smoothness and
delicate flavours. If
you like easy-going,
sipping whiskey then
this is for you. Some
final maturation in
Californian red wine
barrels has added
some sweet fruitiness
and depth to the
flavour.
€37.99
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One of our favourite
Irish single malts. This
is sourced from an
undisclosed distillery with
the oldest components
having been distilled in
1991. A unique selection
of barrels are used for the
final maturation. These
include white Burgundy
wine, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Madeira, Port and Sherry,
all of which contribute
to the complexity and
smoothness of the
whiskey.
2015
€44.95
2015
€52.50
Teeling Single Madeira
Cask Number 925
Teeling Revival
15 Year Old Single Malt
70cl / 55.7%
70cl / 46%
Celtic Whiskey Shop Exclusive
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A sweet and fruity
blend of Irish grain and
malt whiskeys, married
in rum casks. Expect
flavours of fresh apricot,
pears and apples with
some spicy vanillainfused oak. Dry on the
finish with some sappy
wood coming through.
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70cl / 46%
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70cl / 46%
Teeling Single Malt
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Teeling Single
Grain Whiskey
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Teeling Small Batch
Irish Whiskey
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This is superb value for a single
cask Irish whiskey. Exclusive to
the Celtic Whiskey Shop this
was distilled in 2001 and initially
matured in a Bourbon cask
before being finished in a single
Madeira drum. It is richly textured
and packed with flavours of
raisins, banoffee pie and caramel
chocolates.
€85.00
The Revival is a special
limited edition single
malt that celebrates
the revival of distilling
in Dublin. It is the first
ever bottling of Irish
Single Malt that has
been fully matured
in Rum Barrels for 15
years. Rich aromas of
brown sugar, raisin,
vanilla and allspice.
Clean dry finish with
lingering wood tannins.
€100
Last day for Christmas delivery: nationwide December 17th & for USA December 9th
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Irish Whiskey
Kilbeggan Distilling Company
Tyrconnell
Single Malt
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
70cl / 46%
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70cl / 40%
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A recent release from the Kilbeggan Distilling Company, a fine
blend of grain and malt whiskey from the Cooley Distillery.
This has all the smoothness
you would expect from
an Irish whiskey which
combines beautifully
with spicier flavours of
nutmeg, almond and
Christmas cake.
This un-peated single malt has a
wonderfully fruity character which
is bolstered by touches of oak,
vanilla and spice. A great aperitif
style of malt with a very broad
appeal.
€38.99
€125
Connemara 12 Year Old
Connemara 22 Year Old
70cl / 40%
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70cl / 46%
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The 12-year-old edition of Connemara
single malt has a full, rounded
and complex flavour that is both
smooth and smoky at the same
time. Only limited amounts of
Connemara 12 Year Old are made
each year. It's well worth trying
for anyone who's a fan of
Scotch whiskey and wants to
dip their toe into Irish.
Remarkable freshness and
liveliness given the age of
this whiskey. Drawn from
some of the oldest 1st fill
ex-Bourbon barrels laying at
the distillery, this has some
light smoke flavours and
the typical ripe fruitiness
you would expect. Great
value for money.
€76.99
Glendalough
One of Ireland’s newest craft distilleries. Glendalough was set up by
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.
Glendalough
7 Year Old Irish
Whiskey
Glendalough 13
Year Old Irish
Whiskey
70cl / 40%
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70cl / 40%
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A great release of 7
year old double distilled
single malt. This is
surprisingly good
considering it is quite
youthful. Powerful and
fruity with flavours of
ginger, spice, citrus
peel and oak.
Unlucky for some, but
not for Glendalough.
This 13 year old has
been entirely matured
in 1st fill ex-Bourbon
barrels and has a
velvety mouthfeel
with layers of spice,
dusty oak and vanilla
fudge flavours.
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2015
€75
A large selection of Irish whiskeys available in-store or online
Glendalough
Winter Gin
70cl / 43%
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Fresh aroma of winter pine
and ripe green apples, hints
of cloves and cinnamon
on the palate with a long
fresh finish. Every season,
Glendalough distillery
work with a local forager
collecting the freshest
and most interesting
botanicals the wilds of
wicklow has to offer.
LIMITED
AVAILABILITY
€47 .50
Irish Whiskey
In early October we were excited to see the large copper pot stills
arrive at the new Walsh Distillery in Bagenalstown, Co Carlow.
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
Pot Irish Whiskey
The Irishman
Founders Reserve
The Irishman
Single Malt
70cl / 40%
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70cl / 40%
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70cl / 40%
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A whiskey that has been
incredibly popular since
its release a few years
ago. This was awarded
an incredible 93/100
by Jim Murray and also
won ‘Best Irish Blended
Whiskey- Under €50’ at
the 2013 Irish Whiskey
Awards. Rightly so, it is
fantastic stuff.
Also from Walsh
Whiskey, the Founders
Reserve uses a similar
blend of pot still and
malt whiskey to the
Writers Tears. This is
great value for money
and has a smooth
and soft character with hints of
spice and dried
fruits.
A single malt that is
approximately 10 years
old and has been
aged in both Sherry
and Bourbon barrels.
This is light and
smooth with flavours
of vanilla, toasted
almonds, white
flowers and honey.
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€44.99
€34.99
€46.99
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
Old Single Malt
Bushmills 21 Year
Old Single Malt
70cl / 40%
Limited Availability
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70cl / 40%
Limited Availability
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A very popular version of
Bushmills, this has been
matured in both Bourbon
and Sherry casks before a
finishing period in Port barrels. The wine casks have
added some good complexity to what is an incredibly
smooth single malt.
A very classy whiskey which was
a previous class winner at the
Irish Whiskey Awards. A finishing
period in Madeira barrels has given
this flavours of fudge, apricots,
raisins and roasted nuts. Like
all other Bushmills, this remains
smooth and silky throughout.
€74.99
€134.99
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Scottish Single Malts
Gordon &
Macphail
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Mortlach
Distillery
Gordon & Macphail are Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers. They are
based in Elgin near the mouth of the Spey River. For over 120 years they have
been building relationships with other distilleries and have a core range of ‘semiofficial’ 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.
The company has good stocks of Mortlach dating back to the mid-1900’s
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.
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Mortlach 21
Year Old
Mortlach
1984
Mortlach
1971
70cl / 43%
70cl / 40%
70cl / 43%
A big staff favourite. This is
classic Mortlach and has a
beefy, meaty character from
some use of good quality
refill Oloroso Sherry casks.
Lots of body and flavour
with some intriguing
charred oak nuances.
Lovely stuff.
An incredible expression of
Mortlach. Maturation in first
use Sherry butts gives this
some wonderful richness
and complexity. Flavours
of orange and strawberries
along with some rich
chocolate notes.
Part of Gordon & Macphail’s
Rare Vintage series. This
has been entirely aged in
1st fill Sherry Butts giving
it some gloriously rich
flavours of milk chocolate,
dates, orange peel and
prunes. A very good after
dinner dram.
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€119 .99
€269 .99
€599 .99
Speymalt- Macallan
Distillery
This is a great range of independently bottled Macallan single malts and,
compared to the distillery’s own releases, these are especially good value.
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
2005
Speymalt-Macallan
1997
Speymalt-Macallan
1981
70cl / 43%
70cl / 43%
70cl / 43%
Matured in first fill and
second fill ex-Sherry
casks and bottled in
2014. This is a fresh and
fruity style of Macallan
with subtle sherry cask
influences. This has
vibrant tropical fruit
flavours, with touches
of white chocolate and
strawberries making it a
perfect aperitif malt.
A perfectly aged example
of Macallan. Like the
2005 this is aged in first
and second fill Sherry
casks. Here it has taken
on some lovely charred
oak characters along with
hints of milk chocolate,
spice and fresh fruits.
Something a little bit different
but equally as good as
the other Speymalts. This
expression is aged in first
use Bourbon barrels and
was bottled at 32 years old
in 2013. This is packed with
juicy fruits such as apricots
and pineapple along with
vanilla and ginger spice.
Incredible stuff.
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Over 200 Scottish Single Malts in-store
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€109 .99
€469 .99
Scottish Single Malts
Benriach 10 Year
Old Curiositas
Single Malt
Benriach 12 Year Old
Sherry Cask
Single Malt
70cl / 40%
70cl / 46%
Not your typical Speyside single
malt. This is packed with more
smoke/peat flavours and is
almost as smoky as an Islay
whisky. In addition there are
some delicious pear, apple and
vanilla flavours which give it a
juicy sweetness.
Incredibly well balanced and smooth.
This is a classic Speyside single malt
which has been matured in both
Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry
casks. One of the best value Sherry
matured whiskies around.
Arran 14 Year Old
Single Malt
Cú Bócan Bourbon Cask
Peated Single Malt
70cl / 46%
70cl / 46%
Building on the success of the
previous 12 year old release, this
cements the distillery’s reputation
as ‘one to watch’ amongst the
new generation of Scottish whisky
makers. Matured to absolute
perfection in 1st fill Bourbon and
Sherry barrels. This is great stuff.
A smoky, peaty version of Tomatin
malt. This time it is matured
entirely in new or ‘virgin’ oak
barrels. The fresh oak imparts
flavours of boiled sweets,
vanilla, toffee apples and banana
confectionary. All embraced
by some warm peat smoke.
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€52.99
€55.99
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€58.99
€78.99
Springbank
10 Year Old
Single Malt
Glendronach
18 Year Old
Single Malt
Benromach
10 Year Old
Single Malt
70cl / 46%
70cl / 46%
70cl / 46%
Loved by whisky
enthusiasts, Springbank
is a real gem amongst
Scottish distilleries. Their
10 year-old is lightly
peated and made in
a unique 2.5 times
distillation process. A
wonderfully juicy, salty
and fruity single malt
with just a whiff of
peat smoke.
Glendronach’s form is
so good at the moment;
we believe it is bottling
some of the best whisky
in Scotland. Their 18 Year
Old could not be better
balanced. It is entirely aged
in Oloroso Sherry barrels
which gives it dense, dark
fruit flavours and hints of
chocolate and
spice.
Whisky is never
usually this good at
10 years old. This
is made by two
men in Speyside’s
smallest distillery
and is carefully
matured in the
best oak possible.
A complex, gently
smoky, malty and
slightly earthy
tasting single malt.
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€57 .99
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€90 .99
€50.99
Free whiskey tastings in-store! Ask staff for details.
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Kavalan Single Malt Whiskies
Kavalan Single Malt Whiskies
Kavalan is a new Taiwan-based distillery that produced its
first spirit in 2006. The whisky matures a lot faster than
those in other countries thanks to the warm and humid
climate, even at 2 years old tasters have been impressed. It
has already won some very prestigious awards and often
beats similar styled Scottish whiskies in blind tastings. Like
Japan in recent years, it appears that Taiwan could become
a real force in the whisky world. Kavalan is definitely
here to stay and the quality of the whisky is top class.
So far the distillery has been awarded:
Kavalan Classic
Single Malt
Kavalan Concertmaster
Port Cask Finish
Single Malt
70cl / 45%
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Most customers are surprised at how
good this is considering the price and
lack of age statement. It compares very
favourably to Speyside single malts.
A smooth and malty flavoured whisky
with delicious tropical fruit flavours.
Awards: Outstanding at the International
Wine and Spirit Competition 2015
Gold & Best in Class International
Spirits Challenge 2015
World’s Best Whisky at the 2015 World Whisky Awards
Master Distiller of the Year- Ian Chang,
2015 Icons of Whisky Awards
70cl / 45%
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Initially matured in traditional
American oak whisky barrels
before being finished in a
combination of Ruby, Tawny
and Vintage Port casks. This is
deliciously fruity and soft with
flavours of chocolate smothered
cherries and spiced plums
€79 .99
€82 .99
Kavalan Solist
Ex-Bourbon Cask
Kavalan Solist
Ex-Sherry Cask
70cl / 57.1%
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70cl / 57.8%
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Taken from a single Bourbon cask, the
Solist series is reserved for the best
selection of barrels in the company’s
inventory. This is powerful and
explosive at full strength with very
expressive flavours of coconut, vanilla,
pineapple, cinnamon and banana.
Incredibly dark in colour. This
is reminiscent of very old
Macallan whiskies. The Sherry
cask influence is massive,
giving rich, oaky flavours of
cloves, allspice, chocolate,
leather and fruit cake. Despite
the massive flavours it retains
some freshness and vibrancy.
Awards: Gold Medal International
Spirits Challenge 2015
Awards:
Double Gold San Francisco
Spirits Challenge 2015
Double Gold San Francisco
Spirits Challenge 2015
€149 .99
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‘Distillery of the Year’ at the 2015 San
Francisco Spirits Challenge
€169 .99
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
choice for the 2015 edition of his Whisky Bible. Unfortunately that is all long
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!
JAPANESE
WHISKY
Taketsuru Pure Malt
Nikka from the Barrel
70cl / 43%
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50cl / 51.4%
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One of our favourite Japanese whiskies.
The non-age statement pure malt is
comprised mostly of malt from Miyagikyo
distillery with the remainder coming from
Yoichi. All malt whiskies with some good
use of sherry casks. Highly recommended.
This comes in a nifty little 50cl bottle
making it a perfect travel companion.
A soft yet richly flavoured blend from
Nikka. This has been drawn from what
are described as 're-casked barrels'.
Precisely what this means is debatable,
but the whisky tastes delicious!
€59.99
American Whiskey
Gold Medal - International Spirits
Challenge 2013
€46.99
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%
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70cl / 45%
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Produced at the ancient Four Roses
distillery in Kentucky this is a classic
Bourbon with a fairly high rye grain
content. Consistently one of the best
standard Bourbons around
An exciting release from the
Jefferson's range, this bourbon is
initially matured on land for the
lion's share of its maturation, before
embarking on a sea-faring voyage,
crossing the equator 4 times.
€38.99
€99.99
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old
70cl / 43%
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70cl / 43%
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From the distillery of the same name,
this is a great Bourbon at a reasonable
price. A high amount of corn in the mash
bill gives this a soft, smooth and creamy
texture with some sweet fruity notes.
The rareness of this great breed of
bourbon is evident in its complex
aroma of toffee, orange peel, herbs,
honey, leather and oak as well as
a smooth and distinctive palate of
candied almonds and very rich cocoa.
€44.99
San Francisco World Spirit
Competition – Gold Medal
€51.99
We stock a range of up to 10 Japanese and 50 American Whiskies
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Irish Gin & Vodka
Bertha’s Revenge
70cl / 42%
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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
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
70cl / 42.5%
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Distilled in small
batches of 500
litres in a spirit still
called Oisín. The
distillery uses many
locally sourced botanicals along with
the more typical
juniper and citrus.
The local botanicals
add a lovely herbaceous note that
works incredibly
well.
€33.99
Thin Gin
70cl / 46%
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70cl / 40%
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This is an exciting new
small batch gin that
is made in the Rademon Estate Distillery
in Downpatrick. Some
unusual botanicals are
used, including apples,
clover and elderberries. The result is a
creamy and smooth
gin with lots of flavour
and a very harmonious
character.
Thin Gin is a new Irish dry
gin. The distinctive juniper
perfume mingles with
strong citrus notes of orange, lemon and lime on
the nose. It uses all Irishgrown botanicals such as
apple, wild thyme, elder
flowers, white clover and
tansy. Thin Gin is robust
and stands up well when
partnered with a good
tonic.
€52.99
Winner of “Best Irish
Gin 2015” at the Irish
Whiskey Awards.
€35.00
COCK TA IL SUGG EST IO N S
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
€17 .99
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€15.99
Method:
Stir all indredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass
See in-store for all you need for a Christmas cocktail evening!
Irish Gin & Vodka
Highbank Organic
Crystal Gin
Blackwater No. 5
50cl / 41.5%
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70cl / 40%
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Exclusively distilled from local
Kilkenny grown apples and flavoured with 12 botanicals including lavender and blackcurrant.
The ingredients are all organic
and sourced from Highbank's
organic farm.
€59.99
No. 5 is a superb London Dry
style gin which is made at the
Blackwater Distillery in West
Waterford. Each batch is carefully
made in small amounts from
pure spirit, soft local water and
fresh botanicals. A glorious
mix of juniper, fresh citrus and
herbs.
€31.99
St. Patrick’s Elderflower
Potato Gin
St Patrick’s Sloe &
Honey Potato Gin
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70cl / 40%
70cl / 40%
Extra dry gin with a crisp expression. Distilled from Lady Clare
and Rosetta potato varieties.
The gin has retained the natural
tartness of the sloes, with just a
little added honey.
This is a delicately perfumed
and flavoured gin distilled from
Lady Clare and Rosetta potato
varieties. Refined nose of Summer Gardens with a sweet herbal
palate.
€44.95
€44.95
Kalak Vodka
Ruby Blue Vodka
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70cl / 40%
70cl / 40%
Ruby Blue vodka is a small batch
potato vodka that is distilled
and bottled by the Hughes Craft
Distillery in Lisburn. The potatoes
are harvested late in the season
and give this vodka a smooth and
creamy texture along with subtle
vanilla and butter flavours.
Named after the Celtic
Queen of Winter, Kalak. This is
an Irish made vodka that was
distilled from malted barley
and mixed with pure mountain
water. Elegant texture
with hints of biscuit, dark
chocolate, cream and candied
fruit, finishing with a soft and
glowing, lingering complexity.
Global Vodka Masters –
Gold Medal
€43.99
€35.99
See in-store for all you need for a Christmas cocktail evening!
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Champagne
Champagne
We continue to offer prices on
Champagne that are better
than the supermarkets and our
other competitors. We do not
rely on clever tricks, multi-buy
deals or false discount claims,
just year-long low prices. In
addition to an impressive range
of Champagne we also stock
Spain’s finest Cava, Juvé y
Camps plus some top prosecco
and Cremant D’Alsace.
Veuve Clicquot Brut
NV Champagne
75cl 12%
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Moet & Chandon
Brut Imperial
NV Champagne
75cl 12%
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A richly flavoured Champagne that is easy to enjoy either with or without
food. A high proportion
of Pinot Noir grapes in
the blend add plenty
of weight and depth
whilst around 30% of
Chardonnay gives elegance and finesse.
Shows ripe flavours
of apples, quince
and brioche.
The world’s best
known Champagne.
Moet & Chandon
offers consistent quality and affordability.
Dry and delicately
fruity with flavours of
orchard fruits, toasted
bread and yeast.
€45.99
€41.99
Bollinger Special Cuvée
NV Champagne
Pol Roger White Label
NV Champagne
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75cl 12%
75cl 12.5%
The Pol Roger house style is
all about elegance and most
of their Champagnes contain
a high proportion of Chardonnay. Their white label displays
delicate flavours of fine bread,
white flowers and a hint of
toast. One of our favourites.
Consistently one of the highest
rated standard non-vintage
Champagnes. Bollinger relies
on a high proportion of Pinot
Noir grapes for its richness and
body. The flavours are intense
and heady with ripe orchard
fruits, a strong mineral presence and some toasty nuances.
€52.95
€40.99
Pol Roger Vintage Rosé
2006 Champagne
Dom Perignon
2004 Champagne
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75cl 12.5%
75cl 12.5%
Widely considered to be one of
the world’s finest Champagnes.
Dom Perignon focuses on
producing the ultimate expression of a vintage and 2004 was
superb. It is drinking very well
now but will also reward some
ageing.
A consistently good rosé from
vintage to vintage. The 2006 is
elegant and complex marked
by creamy, strawberry, apricot
and cherry fruit flavours with
well-balanced acidity and
medium body. Great value
for a vintage rose from a top
producer.
€59.99
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Ireland’s Cheapest Prices on Branded Champagne
€17999
Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados
Cognac Park
XO
Park Chai No. 8 Borderies
Barrel 153 92-94
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70cl / 40%
70cl / 40%
One of our best selling Cognacs and possibly the
best value XO in Ireland. The Park XO has lots of
flavour with an oaky backbone and lots of dried
grapes, apricots, almonds and lemon cake.
‘Very refined, not a hard edge in sight, flavours come
on and on, and depart slowly in a long finish’
Raymond Blake, Food & Wine Magazine, 4½/5
Gold Medal winner at the 2012
World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal winner at the 2012
International Wine and Spirits Competition
In 2014 Park released two single cask
Cognacs chosen to express the ‘Terroir’
of different growing areas in the region.
This one from the Borderies has a typical
floral and spicy character and is one of the
fuller flavoured styles available in Cognac.
The quality and complexity of the spirit is
amazing.
Wine Enthusiast 90/100
€84.99
Domaine du Buisson
Reserve
70cl / 40%
€164.99
Hennessy XO
70cl / 40%
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One of the best value brandies in the shop.
This small company quietly makes award winning Cognacs that could easily sell at twice the
price. This is richly flavoured in the Borderies
style with some pleasant floral notes and a
sweet vanilla character.
‘Rich, warm spicy nose, oodles of luscious, juicy
plump flavours here with a firm backbone and
great length.’
Raymond Blake, Food &
Wine Magazine, 5/5 Stars.
Double Gold Medal winner 2011
WSWA Tasting Competition
Blended from about 100 eauxde-vie, that have taken on
the highest amounts of wood
tannins to create a completely
satisfying cognac: robust and rich
with an incredible persistence.
Powerful, rich aromas of wild
cocoa softened by notes of dried
and preserved fruits. Spicy notes
towards the end.
€58.50
€149.99
Delord
25 Year Old Armagnac
Calvados Chateau de
Breuil VSOP
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70cl / 40%
One of the stars of the Delord range. This combines
powerful and rich flavours with a succulent and
smooth fruitiness. An incredible Armagnac that was
recognised as one of the top ten spirits of all time
in Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal.
96/100 Wine Enthusiast Magazine
‘The nose is biscuity, caramel-like, cream
Sherry-like with a touch of cheese-like rancio.
The palate entry tastes like bittersweet dark
chocolate, cocoa butter, chocolate-covered
raisins and dark honey; the midpalate is
fruity and less bittersweet than
the entry, making for a succulent
aftertaste. A genuine classic.’
€82.50
70cl / 40%
This apple brandy comes from the Pays
d’Auge in Normandy and is made in a small
distillery from locally grown fruit. Ch. De
Breuil age all their Calvados in French oak
barrels, with the VSOP spending at least 4
years in cask. This particular edition has
won more awards than we can list!
Gold Medal and ‘Best in Class’International Wine and Spirits
Competition- London 2011
Silver Medal- International Wines and
Spirits Competion- London 2013
€34.99
A wide range of vintage armagnacs in stock
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White Wines
Juvé y Camps Reserva
de la Familia
Sauvignon Gibault
Vin de Pays de la Loire
2014
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Bone dry and well refined, this
could easily be confused with a
good quality Champagne. Made from
the free run juice of Macabeu, Xarello and Parellada grapes which are
harvested from the companies best
three vineyards.
€25.99
A classic styled Loire Valley Sauvignon
Blanc sourced from grapes grown
near the Touraine appelation.
€11.99
Aromas of grapefruit, passionfruit, guava
and some herbaceous notes. The palate
is fresh with lively acidity & vibrant
fruit flavours of grapefruit, lychee, and
passionfruit. Almost new world-like in
style, this offers impressive amounts of
fruit and class given its price point.
The Wine Advocate (R. Parker) 2011- 90
Points
‘Pale gold in colour with fine and persistent bubbles. Deep dense and elegat in style with aromas
suggestive of white flowers and stone fruits. The
palate has flavours of peach & pearwith a nice
toasty background.’
Villa Blanche Chardonnay Grüner Veltliner Hasel
2014, Calmel & J Joseph, 2014 Birgit Eichinger,
Languedoc
Austria
Chablis 1er
Cru Vaillon 2002
Full and round in the
mouth, this is a very
well-balanced chardonnay.
Floral notes combined with
mango and apricot are
characteristics of this wine,
year-on-year. The finish is
spicy, with a light touch of
wood. A great alternative
to white Burgundy.
A real purists Chablis from
the outstanding 2002
vintage. Fresh fruity palate
with generous mouthfeel
and all the lovely mineral
and citrus character one
would expect from a
Chablis of this calibre.
Drinking perfectly now.
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€13.99
Grüner Veltliner is the most
widely planted grape variety
in Austria and it is quickly
gaining popularity among
the wine community. It is
no surprise with releases
like this! Birgit Eichinger
produces a ripe, fleshy &
fruity style of wine from the
Kamptal region of Austria.
€16.99
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Bourgogne Aujourd'hui 19/20
90 Points Wine Enthusiast
Chardonnay du Monde
2015 – Gold Medal
Revue de Vins de France
Coups de Coeur
Jancis Robinson 16.5/20
Jancis Robinson 16.5/20
Listed as one of the ’50 Best
Wines’ - Irish Independent
‘This wine is dense and fruity,
yet still a fresh and lively wine.
The contrast between rich yellow
fruits and crisp acidity gives the
wine good tension, offering a
fine texture and nervous edge.
Great to drink now, but worth
ageing a year. Screwcap.’
€3999
CASTELL D’ENCUS - ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXCITING WINERIES
Vermentino di Gallura
Sciala 2013, Vigne
Surrau, Sardinia
Ekam 2013, Castell
D’Encus, Catalonia
Taleia 2013, Castell
D’Encus, Catalonia
Vermentino is one of only four
grape varieties to be awarded Italy’s
DOCG status. It is widely planted
in Sardinia, producing fresh, clean
wines such as Vermentino di
Gallura. Made from the best grapes
in the valley of Surrau, this is a full
bodied and complex white wine
with an intense aromatic bouquet.
Riesling with a little albariño. Really
fresh aromas of citrus, stone
fruit and floral notes. Fabulous
complex palate with lively acidity
and a long lasting finish. Castell
d’Encus is a boutique winery
located in the Catalan Pyrenees.
The winery has been designed
to take full advantage of the
enviornment, with ideal sun
exposure and surrounding
forestry, and are dedicated
to sustainable farming
methods.
Sauvignon Blanc with a little
Semillon. Fermented in a combination of 12th century rock
gravity fermenters, stainless
steel and new oak barrels.
Some lees ageing in new
French oak barrels for six
months. Spicy aromas of
apricot, light vanilla and
spice. Well balanced with
sharp and elegant acidity.
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Robert Parker 88+ Points ‘Spicy
and super zesty in the mouth, the 2013
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore Sciala is
redolent of white flower, peach jasmine
and dried ginger. Vermentino sometimes
has a sage-like edginess and this wine
delivers that quality in spades. If you like
crisp whites to pair with fried fish, this
is a perfect choice. The wine rests on its
lees for five months with battonage and
this process helps to add dimension and
thickness on the finish.’
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€19
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Robert Parker's Wine
Advocate 2015 - 93 Points
Vinous media - 92 Points
€29.99
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Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
2012 – 92 Points
€29.99
Mixed Case Pricing on 12+ Bottles of Wine – www.winesonthegreen.com
Red Wine
Echo de Lynch Bages
2009, Pauillac, Bordeaux
Limited Availability
Chateau La Nerthe
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Rouge 2010, Rhone
Echo de Lynch is packed full of all
the aromas, flavours and length
associated with Pauillac wines.
Round,soft and seductive in its
youth with outstanding potential for
bottle ageing.
Classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape from one
of the best vintages in the last 35 years.
Chateau La Nerthe is instantly recognised
as one of the finest Chateauneuf-du-Pape
estates with outstanding terroir. The
vineyard is certified organic since 1998.
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Wine Spectator 91/100
‘Delivers a lesson in Pauillac, with sleek black
currant and fig fruit melded together, laced with
graphite, tobacco and roasted cedar notes and
backed by a long, iron-driven finish. This has grip,
but the wine is made in a more accessible style for
mid-term cellaring. Best from 2013 through 2019.
14,000 cases made.’
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Robert Parker - 92 Points
€60.99
‘Exhibits the rare combination of unbridled power and
freshness, minerality and abundant aromatics. A wellmade, delicious red, with blueberry, boysenberry, black
raspberry fruit, some background wood smoke, and
the tell-tale Provencial garrigue, pepper and loamy soil
notes, it is a wine of finesse, power and richness..’
€40.99
LA RIOJA ALTA
Viña Alberdi Reserva
Viña Ardanza Reserva
2008, La Rioja Alta, Spain 2005, La Rioja Alta,
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Spain
Gran Reserva 904 2004/5,
La Rioja Alta,
Spain
100% tempranillo that is aged
for two years in new American
oak casks. Ruby red with a
slightly garnet rim. On the
nose there are interesting
savoury notes of roasted
meats, provencal herbs, cocoa,
liquorice, black cherries, and
damsons. Dry and medium
bodied with juicy acidity and
well-balanced tannins.
Robert Parker 96 points 904 2005 vintage
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One of our favourite Riojas
from one of our favourite
Spanish producers. 80%
Tempranillo that’s aged for 3
years in American oak casks
and 20% Garnacha aged for
30 months in American oak.
Jancis Robinson - 17.5/20
Peñín Guide - 93 Points
Wine Spectaor 92 Points
Robert Parker –
91 Points
‘the palate is soft and
polished, has good acidity and freshness through
to a very tasty finish.’
€21.99
‘This traditional red offers
dried cherry, orange peel,
tobacco and sanguine flavours
in a silky texture, supported
by light, firm tannins and
balsamic acidity. Focused
and fresh, with a juicy
finish.’
€31.99
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‘…This is usually my favorite wine
from La Rioja Alta and 2005 is
one of its best showings, going
back to the quality of the vintages
of the 1950s and 60s. The nose
is very balsamic with notes of
camphor, hints of mint, leather
and hung game wrapped around
a core of cherries in liqueur.
Together it is balanced, subtle,
truly elegant and classical. The
palate is only medium-bodied
but with great concentration
of flavors that are very tasty,
mineral, almost salty and
framed by ultra-fine tannins
and smashing balance. A
great classic"
€4499
Acusp 2013, Castell
Chianti Classico 2013,
D’Encus, Catalonia, Spain Castellare di Castellina,
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Tuscany
This 100% Pinot Noir release has
Bodegas Salentein Barrel
Selection Malbec
2013, Argentina
quickly become a staff favourite.
Silky in the mouth with some
yeasts and stone notes on the
finish.
Made from 100% Malbec
grapes. Intense and complex
with outstanding aromas of
red and black fruits, as well
as delicate floral notes. Fresh
and fruiy in the mouth with
great mouth feel and a long
lingering finish.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 2015
‘One of the best wines produced with the
finicky Pinot Noir grape in Spain, the 2013
Acusp was sourced from vines planted in
2003 at 1,000 meters altitude in a cold
region from a very cold vintage that was
part fermented in the old stone pools.
The wine went through malolactic and 11
months aging in new French oak barrels.
Despite all that, it feels fully ripe with
some creamy notes and aromas of wild
berries and spices. It is still a baby and
showing the effect of the élevage, as is
usually the case with this wine when so
young. The texture is silky, the tannins
are ultra-polished and it has good
acidity with quite primary flavors that
are precise and clean, more Pinot Noir
than Costers del Segre. A very pleasant Pinot that needs to develop more
nuances in bottle.’
€42.95
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Blend of mainly Sangioveto
& Canaiolo that spends 7
months in French oak. This
wine has great body and
fruit flavours. Perfect to
enjoy with all kinds of food,
especially Italian dishes.
Wine critics rate this
wine very highly, always
awarding over 90 points.
Irish Times Wine of the
Week
Robert Parker
‘..You'll want to stock up on
these bottles and keep them
handy for informal nights
when friends and family
stop over for dinner.'
–
Tim Atkin - 94 Points
Vinous Media
€21
.99
‘Bright red-ruby. Reduced aromas
of blackberry, blackcherry and game
show a Syrah-like quality. Sweet
savory and fine-grained;nicely
ripe, plump and full with dark
fruit flavors accompanied by
complementary oak..finishing with
lovely sweetness, well-buffered
tannins and very good length.’
€16.99
Over 95% of our wine range is sourced & imported directly
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Sherry/Jerez
Sherry/Jerez
Sherry is a fortified wine from Spain that many experts rate as the most undervalued
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
Amontillado
Emilio Hidalgo Marques de
Rodil Palo Cortado
75cl 19.5%
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75cl 17.5%
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Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 96/100
From a solero laid down in 1860.
This extraordinary wine has
all the features of an oloroso,
coupled with some of the best
qualities of an amontillado.
Extremely rare bottling.
This traditional style amontillado
has the ability to seduce even
the most demanding palates
with its delicious green almond
nose and complex flavours
of hazelnuts and honey
with some spicy, bitter
and even salty notes.
Wine Spectator 91 Points,
‘It's all balanced and long,
with a nutty finish.’
€44.99
€69.99
Equipo Navazos La Bota de
Manzanilla no. 55
Equipo Navazos La
Bota de Fino No. 54
75cl 15%
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75cl 17.5%
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A fine manzanilla with
genuine character. Deep
golden colour with an
intense nose as well as
a delicate, salty and
cheerful palate. Pairs
great with seafood.
An incredible Fino with
lots of freshness and
complexity. This has only
been lightly filtered and
has some lip smacking
salty, savoury and
fresh apple flavours.
Robert Parker’s Wine
Advocate 93+ Points
Robert Parker’s Wine
Advocate 94 Points
€33.99
€3199
Manzanilla La Guita
75cl 15%
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One of Spain’s most popular
manzanillas. Fresh and
medium bodied with
intense tangy roundness
on the palate.
Gran Barquero
Oloroso
Gran Barquero
Pedro Ximenez
75cl 19%
–
75cl 16%
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Deep bronze in colour.
Very intense aromas
of wood, nuts, raisins
and spices following
through to an elegant
structured palate.
Very deep auburn in
colour with an almost
treacle-like appearance.
Persistent sweet
flavours of figs, plum,
chocolate and coffee.
Long on the finish.
Robert Parker 90 Points
‘The medium-bodied
palate is precise, very
dry and intense, with
some brine and
rancio flavors and
great length.’
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Robert Parker’s Wine
Advocate 92 Points
€15.99
Ireland’s Best selection of Fortified Wines
€29.99
In top 100 wines of
Spain - Wines of
Spain Awards 2014
€24.99
Port
€67.99
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92 Points – Wine Spectator
Madeira is made in a
variety of styles, from
light and dry through to
rich and sweet. Vinhos
Barbeito produce a
variety of Madeiras,
from a simple 3 year old
that is ideal for cooking
all the way up to some
ancient wines that can
be over 50 years old.
Was €119 . 99
€79.99
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A colheita takes its
personality from the year
in which it was made. In
exceptional years certain
lots of wine are set aside
to spend their lives maturing in casks. 1995 was
such a year, and 20 years
later it is drinking better
than ever.
Quinta do Noval
LBV 2009
Alves de Sousa 2011
Vintage Port
75cl 19.5%
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75cl 19.5%
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A very popular style of Port
that was created by Noval in
1958. Grapes were sourced
from vines up to 60 years in
age and the wine was aged for
4 years in French oak before
being released. Noval’s ‘Baby
Vintage’.
Top 10 Vintage Ports of 2011 by
Rory Hesh – 97+ Points
Vibrant fresh fruity
Port with great depth,
aromatic complexity and
solid structure. Spicy
and intense with a long
finish and superb ageing
potential.
€28.99
Madeira
SPECI
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Was €119 . 99
75cl 21.5%
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2003 saw one of the
wettest winters followed
by one of the hottest summers in Porto,
resulting in high levels of
sugar and acidity. In other
words: the ideal combination for perfect balance.
The vintage stands out for
its structure, deep colour
and complexity of aromas.
INTAG
O F FE R
Robert Parker 94Points
LV
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75cl 19.5%
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Noval Colheita 1995
Tawny Port AL VINTA
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Port is a fortified wine
produced exclusively
in the Douro Valley in
the North of Portugal.
Usually served as a sweet
red wine, it can also
come in dry, semi dry
and white varieties. We
import a wide range and
believe our collection to
include some the finest
Ports in the world, with
Fine ruby (young), tawny
(oak aged), Late Bottle
Vintage and Colheita
being just some of
the special port styles
worth seeking out.
Quinta do Noval
2003 Vintage Port
SPECI
Port
Vinhos Barbeito
Malvasia
Colheita 2000
50cl 19%
–
International Wine Challenge
2013 – Bronze Medal
€56.99
Vinhos Barbeito 1992
Verdelho Frasqueira
50cl 19.24%
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Gold with orange highlights. Notes of dried
tropical fruits, white
chocolate and spiced
citrus background. Elegant and well balanced
acidity. Finish silky, light
and fresh. Particularly
good as a digestive at
the end of a meal.
Made using only wines
naturally cask-aged by the
Canteiro method resulting
in multi-layered Madeiras
whose flavours are invariably rich and complex.
€34.99
€84.99
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Dessert Wine
Ariyanas Naturalmente
Dulce 2008
Castelnau de Suduirat
Sauternes 2010
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50cl 13%
An exciting dessert wine from Malaga, this
is made from 100% moscatel grapes and is
naturally sweet and unfortified. The nose is
delicate and floral with spiced-accentuated
aromas of honeydew, apricot and white
flowers. Sweet and expansive. It is elegant
and balanced with flavours of orange peel,
candied ginger and melon. Finished sweet
and long with resonating spiciness and
excellent clarity.
Penin Guide – 93 Points
Jancis Robinson Purple Pages – 18 Points
€22.99
75cl 14%
This is the superb second wine from
Chateau Suduiraut whose vines border those of the illustrious Chateau
d’Yqeum. The same stringent grape
selection applies to this wine as the
Chateau bottling, and the benefits
this makes to the wine are obvious. The nose has concentrated
.99
marmalade, lemon citrus and floral
aromas, whilst the palate is sweet
and well balanced with laser-like
concentration and focus of fruit.
HALF BOTTLE
€32
Wine Enthusiast – 91 Points
Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos
2007 Disznoko
Banyuls Cornet &
Cie Rimage 2010
wine from Hungary which blew us
away the first time we tried it. 5
Puttonyos refers to the way the
wine is sweetened, and at this level there is great balance between
residual sugar and natural acidity.
The result is a refreshing and delicious dessert wine that tastes great
now but will also reward from
further cellaring.
French cousin, Banyuls is a very
interesting fortified wine from
close to the Spanish border.
Made from 100% Grenache
grapes, this rich and powerful
wine is one of the world’s few
great matches with chocolate.
Compared to an equivalent
tawny port, this is great value
for money.
50cl 12%
–This is a truly remarkable sweet
Tim Atkin 96 Points
Wine Enthusiast Editors Choice – 93
Points
75cl 16%
–Sometimes referred to as Port’s
€35.99
€27 .99
Bukkuram Sole d’Agosto
2012 Marco de Bartoli
Vin Santo D’Altesi 2009
Altesino
Rich, sweet but vibrant wine from
one of Italy’s best producers. The
grapes are dried for two weeks
in the sun, making it a complex,
concentrated Bukkuram. Lots of
orange and dried fruit on the
palate. Long length of flavour
and good body.
Robert
Parker 94 Points
–
50cl 14.5%
–
37.5cl 16%
–
‘The 2001 Vin Santo is another big
success for the house. The medium
bodied Vin Santo, with 117 grams
of residual sugar, showcases etheral
plums, cloves, dried flowers
and liquorice all backed up by
considerable richness that leads
to an impeccable, creamy finish.
The level of detal, clarity and
precision are first-class. This is
a strong vintage for the estate’s
Vin Santo.’
Bibenda 2014 – 5 Grappoli
Guida Gambero Rosso 2014 – 2
Bicchieri
€34.99
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€23.99
Hampers
Fruity Favourites
French Fiasco
• Loire Sauvignon Vignobles Gibault
• Villa Blanche Chardonnay
• Senorio de Fenojal Rioja
• Villa Blanche Pinot Noir
Fresh, fruity wines from
two of the most popular
wine regions.
High quality, excellent value
wines from one of the
Languedoc’s finest producers
Calmel & J Joseph
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Cardboard Gift Box
€26.95
Red & Silver Gift Box
€27.95
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Cardboard Gift Box
€26.95
Red & Silver Gift Box
€32.95
Taste of Italy
Classic Christmas
• Ognissole Primitivo di Manduria
• Clos des Menuts Saint Emilion Grand Cru
• Feudi di San Gregorio Cutizzi Grecco di Tufo
• Pouilly Fumé Domaine Landrat Guyllot
Two fabulous wines from
southern Italy. Both red and
white offering complex
depth of flavour.
Classic French wines
for a perfect
Christmas gift!
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Cardboard Gift Box
€33.95
Cardboard Gift Box
€44.95
Wooden Gift Box
€38.95
Wooden Gift Box
€48 .95
Dinner Party Gift Sets
3bt Gift Set
4bt Gift Set
• Cattier Brut Icone
• Sancerre Bernard Reverdy
• Chateau du Braude
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Presented in a
wooden box
€79.95
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Presented in a
Cattier Brut Icone
wooden box
Quinta do Noval Ruby Port
Clos des Menuts 2009
Pouilly Fume
€99.95
Worldwide shipping available!
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Fruity Favourites
Classic Christmas
Cardboard Gift Box
€26.95
Cardboard Gift Box
€44.95
Red & Silver Gift Box
€27 .95
Wooden Gift Box
€48 .95
Celtic Casks
Celtic Cask 12 Dó Dhéag
Celtic Cask 13 Trí Déag
70cl / 46%
70cl / 46%
Double Distilled
Single Malt
Finished in Domain des
Anges red wine casks
from the Rhone Valley
Double Distilled
Single Malt
Finished in a Brunello
di Montalcino red wine
barrel from Altesino
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€125
€135
The Perfect Gift
Membership to the Celtic Whiskey Club is a wonderful gift to any whiskey enthusiast this Christmas:
• A free sample of a special whiskey every two months which we mail to members around the
world. Either being a new release, exclusive single cask or rare and hard to find whiskey.
• Club members get the chance to take part in tweet tastings, avail of a
discount off our monthly whiskey tastings and of course get the
• The chance to vote in the Irish Whiskey Awards.
Annual membership costs €60 in Ireland and €70 elsewhere. Get in touch with us
if you are interested in buying membership for yourself or a loved one.
www.celticwhiskeyclub.com
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Moet & Chandon
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Pol Roger White
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€40.99
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