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WABIGIN literally means beautiful Japanese woman. The producer, Hombo Shuzo, has spent considerable time and effort that has resulted in the creation of a unique and truly premium Japanese Gin. All 9 botanicals are grown locally in Kagoshima Prefecture in South Japan on the island of Kyushu. It is aromatic, fresh and an elegant style of Gin with its unique Japanese element.Limited release.

Big, dry and peppery. Big Dry has notes of rosemary thyme, kaffir lime and sage, but what sets this gin apart is the jalapeno we use to give it that extra kick. The intenseand robust flavours complement the dry taste of the juniper berries. This style lends itself to a martini or as a G&T with a slice of jalapeno and coffee beans.

Sourced from dry-grown, hand tended vines in the north east of Victoria, this Beechworth Chardonnay from Savaterre will surely convince even the most hardened Chardonnay critic that modern Australian Chardonnay is of supreme world-class standard. Keppell Smith handcrafts a Chardonnay of utmost power and concentration that produces a length of flavour that borders on the immortal.

The nose is of blackberries, raspberry, sour black cherries with notes of chocolate and just a hint of truffle. In the mouth there are lovely cedary tannins with beautiful fruit which speaks of bright raspberries slightly caramelised apple and chocolate.

Hyde No.1 is the 2016 best irish single malt in the world. Hyde 10yo single malt is finished in vintage oloroso sherry casks which have been hand selected. Wonderfully smooth yet complex, creamy yet fruity with notes of caramel and honey, apricot, plum, and a silky malt texture. This is Irish whiskey at the top of its game and even surprises traditional scotch drinkers.

Born out of the cane fields in Australia's Rum capital Bundaberg comes the regions newest distilling company Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing. Founded by former Bundaberg Rum Master Distiller Rick Prosser, Kalki Moon has hit the ground running delivering International award winning products just 4 months after opening their doors to the public. Kalki Moon Premium Gin leads the way as the company's premium beverage, and recently won Bronze at the prestigious International Wine & Spirits Competition in London. This was achieved in 2 categories - the London Dry and fevertree Gin & Tonic. Containing 10 botanicals and including locally grown lemon and cinnamon myrtle, Bundaberg's famous ground ginger and native finger limes, this traditional pot distilled gin will leave a lovely note of juniper and citrus on the palette.

KOVAL Barrelled Gin is a limited edition gin. Aged in barrels previously used for the KOVAL Rye Whiskey, this gin has a dark gold colour and unique aromatic characteristics of vanilla and spices. Half way between a gin and rye whiskey, this gin is perfect for Negronis or Boulevardiers.

Traditionally favoured by Indigenous societies for their medicinal benefits and protein content, native Green Ants are a unique bush tucker hand harvested in the Northern Territory by the Motlop family of the Larrakia people. The Green Ants display vibrant coriander and kaffir lime leaf flavours, with a citrus and lime burst on the palate further enhanced by Finger Lime. Native Juniper (Boobialla) is evident in the floral, perfumed aromatics, while spicy notes of Pepper Berry balance the citrus flavours. Strawberry Gum, Lemon Myrtle and Anise Myrtle provide green, leafy herbaceous characters which replicate traditional English Juniper resin characters.

In the glass: Deep garnet crimson.On the nose: Exotic aromas of succulent red and black cherry, woody herbs, brown spice, earth and smokey oak.On the palate: Beautifully rich yet not sweet with a layered and elegant core of bramble fruit, dried herbs and fine tannin depth. So savoury, long and elegant with a delicious mix of secondary leather, tobacco and primary fruit richness blending seamlessley. A wine of character and brooding complexity.