The last few years has seen a proliferation, as much as premiumisation and dynamisation of our spirits offer. Unwined Liquor has been spoilt to come across some great and wonderful, smaller brands, some of which extremely artisanal within their own kinds.
AUSTRALIAN GIN
Small batch Distiller & brewer from Collingwood, Melbourne.
Vine & wine-making from Bangholme, Mornington Peninsula fringe.
Australian native 700ml Btl Gins.
Collingwood Dry 42%: Juniper intense traditional gin spices.
Bronze 90 at 2019 Melbourne Intl Spirits Competition
2021 China Wine & Spirits Awards – Double Gold Medal
Old Tom 45%: Native myrtle, wildflowers & fennel, citrus spice & local cream.
Silver 92 at 2019 Melbourne Intl Spirits Competition.
Gingerbread 40%: Macerated ginger root, smashed nutmeg, cinnamon & tonka beans.
Bronze 90 at 2019 Melbourne Intl Spirits Competition
2021 China Wine & Spirits Awards – Double Gold Medal
Navy Strength 57%: Silk Rd best spices.
2021 China Wine & Spirits Awards – Gold Medal
Double Gold 2020 Women’s W&S awards
& Gold 2019 Melbourne Intl Spirits Competition
& Gold 2019 Aus Gin awards
& Silver 2019 IWS Competition Hong Kong.
Imported Gin
One of UK’s best.
Deliciously dry gin macerated with fresh raspberries, locally-grown at proximity to distillery.
Triple-distilled.
Exceptionally smooth, prevalent raspberry.
Dry & gentle, no nasties.
37.5% 700ml Btl.
Silver 2019 Melbourne Intl Spirits Competition.
Ceylon heritage, UK-distilled to unique set of seven different spices & botanicals.
Primarily juniper berries, coriander seed, angelica & liquorice roots.
Complemented by Lankan cinnamon bark, curry leaves and ginger root.
Medley of spice notes.
43.1% 700ml Btl.
Double Gold 2020 WSC San Francisco
& Silver 2016 WSC San Francisco.
Australian Vodka
Melbourne-produced atypically using 100% premium South Australian grape.
Gluten-free.
Filtered through 45 plates.
Roaring Forties purest Tasmanian water, lemon myrtle botanicals.
40% 700m Btl.
Bronze 2020 WSC San Francisco
& Silver 2018 Melbourne Intl Spirits Competition
& Best ‘Grape’ Vodka 2018 Asia Intl Spirits Competition.
Crafted in tiny batches, offset from Grossi Florentino 2017 Melbourne Tomato festival.
Made with skins from locally-sourced Roma tomatoes.
Playful Bloody Mary, already infused.
Grilled tomato aromas.
Straight or mixed.
40% 700ml Btl.
Imported Vodka
18th Century Glasgow distillery with contemporary, hand-crafted vodka using botanicals.
Traditional copper pot still.
100% natural ingredients, no artificials, no sweeteners.
Artesan 700ml Btl.
Fresh Citrus 40%: Zesty botanicals. Grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, rosehip, spicy ginger, hint of lemongrass balanced with kiwi. Lemon rind sherbet, peach, tropical pineapple finish.
Best British-infused & Botanical, Gold World Vodka awards 2021
Gold The Vodka Masters 2020
Vodka of the Year + Gold London Spirits awards 2020
Rich Coffee 40%: Colombian supremo. Fresh-grounded coffee beans, cacao nibs, tonka beans, fresh oranges. Vanilla & malty chocolate, rich mocha, fresh peaches, bourbon biscotti. Lingering finish of sweet vanilla & cocoa powder.
Silver World Vodka awards 2021
Gold London Spirits comp 2020
Silver The Vodka Masters 2020
Artisan vodka created from 5 Gens of Master distillers.
175yo Dutch recipe, distilled 6 times & filtered 4 times.
Reverse osmosis & charcoal filtering.
Amsterdam river walks feel.
40% 700ml ‘bong’ Btl.
Unique fusion of vodka & tequila bases in small vats.
Macerated at high temp to achieve perfect blend.
6-times distilled from multiple grains & Jalisco tequila extracts.
40% 700ml Btl.
British delish, triple-distilled grain vodka made with natural toffee syrup.
Extracted from pure cane sugar, unctuous creamy toffee vodka.
Free from additives or preservatives.
29.9% 700ml Btl.
Scotch Whisky
Urbanly crafted Single Malts, Glasgow 1770 represent a city of tradition, innovation & passion. Finest malted barley, World-class copper pot still, non-chill filtered, natural colouring.
Arty-classy 500ml Btl.
Awarded Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year 2020.
Peated 46%: bold, rich & smoky. Scottish Highlands aromatic peat. Virgin oak, Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Vibrant vanilla, rich coffee, dried tobacco notes, salted caramel, apricot pepper spice, macadamia finish.
2021 China Wine & Spirits Awards – Gold Medal
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021 – Gold Medal
The Scotch Whisky Masters 2021, 2020 – Gold Medal
The International Whisky Competition 2021 – Gold Medal
The Original 46%: fresh & fruity. Freshest Scot barley. Ex-Bourbon casks 1st fill, virgin oak finish. Red berries notes, tropical undertones. Butterscotch, creme brulee char, honeyed pear, dried figs, shortbread, long finish of marmalade & woody nutmeg.
The Scotch Whisky Awards ‘Best Lowland Single Malt Whisky’ 2020 – Gold Medal
The International Whisky Competition 2019 – Gold Medal
International Spirits Challenge 2019 – Gold Medal
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 – Gold Medal
Triple Distilled 46%: vibrant & complex. 3 times distilled, matured in combination of ex-Bourbon & virgin oak. Notes of dark cherry chocolate, vanilla, roasted almond, liquorice, tea leaves. Hints of pear & baked vanilla, spicy chocolate, honey & dried orange clean finish.
Bringing back mid-1720s city of Glasgow excise ruling street barricades & riots, inspiring Blended Malt Scotch whisky. 1770 signature malt, VAT No.6 blended with Scotland’s best hand-selected Single Malts.
Awarded Brand Experience of the Year 2020 at Scottish Whisky Awards.
Notes of fresh oak, sweet vanilla & hints of floral hyacinth. Toffee apples, dry spices, caramelised pineapple, light & smooth choc fruit & nut finish.
40% 700ml Btl.
Triple Distilled 46%: vibrant & complex. 3 times distilled, matured in combination of ex-Bourbon & virgin oak. Notes of dark cherry chocolate, vanilla, roasted almond, liquorice, tea leaves. Hints of pear & baked vanilla, spicy chocolate, honey & dried orange clean finish.
Merging traditionalists’ palate with new whisky afficionados taste. Gaelic for ‘journey’, Taisteal explores timeless heritage of Scotch whisky through a new generation. North end Highlands River Spey unique still pot and Eastern Highlands River Tay-sourced malt distilleries create aromatic Explorer’s grain & blend.
Single Malt & Single Grain 700ml Btl.
Single Malt 40%: leathery dark, sweet & woody notes. Sweet malt cereals, nutty, dark molasses finish subtle citrus peel.
Gold at CWSA 2019 awards
93pt Silver IWSC 2020 Highland Malt
Single Grain 40%: sweeter toffee nose, orange blossom, rich vanilla. Sweet & floral palate, nutty, fruity, creamy light vanilla finish.
Gold 2020 The Spirits Business Scotch Whisky Masters
91pt Silver IWSC 2020 Highland Malt
Irish Whiskey
Family dedication & Irish craftsmanship to produce World-class whiskeys.
100% natural raw ingredient, 100% Irish, own water-well.
6-times copper exposure v. traditional still pots, extensive barrels yields.
Triple-distilled, non-chill filtered, natural colour, cask-expression.
Blended & Single Malts 700ml Btl.
Oloroso Sherry cask 43%: dry lemon sherbet, walnut nougat, creamy raspberry, bergamot orange, hint of coconut, banana & pear.
Calvados cask 43%: Normandy Chateau du Breuil collab. Orchards notes, creamy toffee, hints of cinnamon, apricot & baked apple, banana, apricot, melon, citrus zest finish.
Gold 2020 World Whiskeys awards.
Imperial Stout cask 43%: Own brewhouse stout barrels, rich roasted coffee flavours, cacao nibs, dried dark fruits, woody caramel.
The Blue Note 7yo SM 46%: Flagship bourbon barrel min 5y. Dark fruits tannins, sweet lemon sherbet, salted caramel, red currants & dark fruit undertones, citrus sweet, pepper berries, soft wood.
Category Winner u12yo 2020 World Whiskeys awards
& Gold 2017 World Whiskeys awards
& Gold 2017 Irish Whiskey awards.
Cask Strength 7yo SM 59%: Straight from cask, bourbon + Oloroso sherry oak. Salted caramel, dry orange peel & rich red apple undertones, cream & pepper caramel.
Cognac
French Charente vine-growers early 1700s, generational single vineyard wine-makers.
1960s small batch distilling, today artisan Cognac producers.
Canopy management, all by hand.
Distilled Eaux-de-Vie, own estate-grown oak trees.
40% 700ml Btl.
VS, 5yo min: soft hints of cinnamon & vanilla, citrus & passionfruit, lime blossom.
VSOP, 10yo min: nutty, confied lavender wood-wrapped, candied orange peel.
XO, 15yo min: dried fruits & hazelnut, jammy marmalade notes, rich frangipane tart.
MAURITIUS RUM
Rare blend of Mauritius traditional & agricole rums, show legacy & tradition.
Distillation of pure & freshly squeezed sugarcane from rich volcanic soil.
Meticulous barrel-ageing 5-12yo in France, 700ml Btl.
Heritage 40%: Woody caramelised Indian spices & hints of vanilla & dried fruits.
Gold at USA Spirits Ratings 2021
Best Spirit of the Year at USA Spirits Ratings 2021
Oloroso Sherry cask Finish 40%: Caramelised sweet sherry & ripe figs, orange marmalade.
Silver at Bartender Spirits Awards 2021 Awards
Gold at London Spirits Competition 2021
Gold at CWSA 2021 awards
Gold at USA Spirits Ratings 2021
Private Collection 42%: One-off Chateau Pape Clement Grand Cru barriques, cigar toasty warm spicy notes.
Silver at Bartender Spirits Awards 2021
Silver at London Spirits Competition 2021
Gold at CWSA 2021 Awards
Silver at USA Spirits Ratings 2021
Royal Spiced 40%: Coming soon
INDIAN RUM
Mid-1850s Kasauli brewery converted to distillery, inspired by 1950s Benedictine monastic vision. Leading, iconic Indian-made foreign dark rum.
Traditionally blended & aged minimum 7yo under oak. Distinct vanilla nose, glazed caramel, chocolate & hints of vanilla, harmoniously smooth.
40% 700ml & 1L Btl.
Gold at Monde Selection 1982
Sri Lankan Arrack
Essentially made & distilled from fermented sap of coconut flowers, ‘Rak’ makes it a Sri Lankan national spirit.
Distilled alcohol, typically produced in the Indian subcontinent.
750ml Btl arracks upon order.
DCSL.
IDL.
Rockland.
Tequila Liqueur
Innovative premium tequila liqueurs blended by Mexican curador Don Cazcabel.
Fresh & earthy Jalisco Mountains tequila Blanco.
Sun-baked crushed agaves.
Coffee: roast sweet hit of peppery café with abundant caramel & chocolate notes, spice finish.
Honey: sacred bees honey sweet essence form lush honey spice, slightest pepper.
Gold at The Tequila & Mezcal Masters Awards 2019
Coconut 34%: Coming soon
34% 700ml Btl.
Flirtatious strawberry cream tequila liqueur with an exotic thrill.
Festive pink milkshake colour, envious red fruit bonbon nose.
Unctuous rich of strawberry flavour.
Smooth straight eye-candy cocktails.
15% 700ml Btl.