Rare, Hard to Find & Collectible Items
Spirits
1888 Samalens Bas Armagnac $2259.99
This brandy was distilled in 1888 and bottled in 1957. It is noticeably more fragrant than cognac of the same age. Believe it or not, the year this was distilled, Maurice Chevalier was born, golf was introduced to the U.S. the wax drinking straw was patented, Eastman Kodak Company was formed, and distraught Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear and sends it to his girlfriend. This Historic brandy is from the far south western part of France. A great gift for someone turning 50 this year!
1952 Samalens Bas Armagnac $459.99
Distilled in the classic 19th century Armagnac stills exclusively from wines of the Grand Bas, this Armagnac is aged in 400 liter Black Gascon oak casks, where it lies until bottling. A deep amber color with a nose bearing powerful aromas of black tobacco that mingles with forest perfume. The palate shows strong flavors of roasted coffee, cocoa, and burning wood.
Macallan 1946 Highland Reserve Scotch $2399.99
This fabulous single malt scotch is matured only in sherry wood cask for fifty-two years. This bottle is numbered and perfectly displayed in a hand crafted presentation case that can be locked for maximum protection. Bottle #529 in stock.
Louis XIII de Remy Martin
$2699.99/1750ml $1399.99/750ml
The highest quality Cognac on the market today, Louis XIII de Remy Martin has been carefully tended by three generations of R*my Martin cellar masters. As a result it's a magical combination of art and patience. Louis XIII de Remy Martin uses only grapes from the Grande Champagne region which guarantees its unique, exclusive quality. It is blended from eaux de vie, some more than a century in age, then it is aged in 'tiercons', barrels that are several hundred years old, in a cellar set apart for it alone. Undoubtedly the world's finest, this exceptional Cognac has always been a favorite in the world of politics, fashion, and art. Beautifully boxed & packaged in Baccarat Crystal...the bottle alone is worth the price!
Gran Marnier Cuvee de Cent Cinquantenaire $169.99
Gran Marnier Centenaire $111.99
Grand Marnier Cuvee de Cent Cinquantenaire & Centenair were issued to commemorate the 150th & 100th anniversary of Marnier-Lapostolle. Both are distilled with the essence of wild tropical oranges and the *Marnier secret* * a perfect balance between the elegance and complexity of the cognac and the essence of orange.
Bacardi Millennium Rum $769.99
This is a unique find as only 3000 were made! Bottled in Baccarat Crystal & numbered, this rum is aged for eight years in a sherry cask. Packged in a special gift box with mail in personalization plaque offer included. Bottle #1283 in stock.
Cabo Uno Tequila $239.99
Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Tequila Anejo Reserva is presented in a numbered & autographed crystal decanter and packaged in a beautiful wood and leather box. Just arrived in June of 2007 & is extremely limited!
Crown Royal XR $149.99
Crown Royal XR is blended from the last remaining whiskies from Crown Royal's Waterloo Ontario Canada Distillery established in 1857 & no longer open. This whiskey is very creamy, full bodied and remarkably smooth with hints of vanilla, toffee, and spice.
Gran Centenario Tequila Leyenda $169.99
Gran Centenario Leyenda is among the first Tequilas to ever be awarded the classification "Extra Añejo." Combining only 100% Blue Agave with an average aging process of 4 years in French Limousin oak barrels, Leyenda has remained the best kept secret in the highlands of Jalisco.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label $168.99
Created from the rarest and most expensive whiskies in the world, Blue Label™ has the authentic character and flavour of a traditional nineteenth century blend, just like those that John Walker and his son Alexander developed for their most valued customers.
Etter Zuger Kirsch $174.99
Aged three years - Etter harvests only the finest aromatic Black Mountain Cherries; cherries that are smaller and sweeter, growing on tall, noble trees high up on the mountain slopes. Zuger Kirsch matures for several years, and is then transferred into original Etter bottles. Etter Kirsch has a lovely bouquet, and is pure in flavor.
Wines
1994 Port Set: Taylor-Fladgate & Fonseca $599.99
Hold on to your hat. This is the best Fonseca since 1977, and it's probably even better than that classic vintage--more like the breathtaking 1948. Mind-blowing, with masses of color, aroma and fruit flavor. Smells like fermenting berries, boasting loads of crushed grape, violet and berry character. Big, full-bodied and very sweet with tons of tannins. Tannic and huge, it's a long-term, great Port.
1997 Penfolds Grange Shiraz Regular Price: $179.99
Sale Price: $139.98
Grange is recognized as Australia’s and indeed one of the world’s finest red wines. The great wine, developed by Max Schubert commencing with the 1951 vintage, is made from low yielding Shiraz vines grown in South Australia and matured in new American oak hogsheads prior to bottling. Grange is a wine specifically made to mature in the bottle. It will develop greater complexity and integration of flavors for 20 years of more under correct cellaring conditions. Extract tannins are not removed at the time of bottling, as it is this element that contributes to the flavor, and settle as a crust on the bottle over time. To fully appreciate the grange style, Max Schubert advocated careful decanting before serving. Decanting allows the wine to breathe, stimulating and enlivening the wine by exposing it of air. This will enhance both the palate and the bouquet.
1996 B.V. Georges DeLatour $89.99
Aged 20 months in oak, Georges de Latour Private Reserve reflects many decades of experience with the historic BV vineyards in Napa Valley's Rutherford appellation. All fruit for the wine is hand-harvested and is gently handled throughout the winemaking process. The result is a wine of balance, character, depth, body and richness -- a wine for the ages.
2001 Cakebread Cellars Benchland Cabernet $101.99
The 2001 Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon offers a seductive aroma of perfectly ripened black fruits laden with scents of black figs, chocolate and smoky, toasty oak. On the palate, the wine delivers opulent, mouth-filling, ripe blackberry and black plum flavors balanced by firm tannins and crisp natural acidity. This lavishly flavored Napa Valley Cabernet, packed with deep, lush fruit, is delicious to drink now, but will handsomely repay 7-10 years of cellaring.
2003 Marilyn Merlot Velvet Series 1.5 Ltr. $219.99
The most famous of the photographs appeared as the Centerfold of the inaugural edition of Playboy in 1953. That photo became the label of the 2003 vintage of the Velvet Collection, nearly all of which was destroyed in a warehouse fire shortly after the wine was released. By exclusive agreement with Playboy Enterprises, that historic photo portrait is now the label of The Velvet Collection 2004. The wines themselves are proprietary blends of some of the finest red wine varietals - predominately Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot - grown in Napa Valley.
2003 Elvis Graceland Cellars 1.5 Ltr. $105.99
The 1.5-liter Velvet Elvis is elegantly presented on a burgundy colored platform. Collectors are sure to prominently display in their cellars. Graceland Cellars' Velvet Elvis 2003 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied Napa Cab with aggressive tannins, softened by lush blackberry fruit. Drinkable now, the wine was created for long-term aging. Velvet Elvis is available at select wine shops around the country.
1996 Col Solare Red $72.99
This wine is a deep dark purple inky color. There are plenty of red fruit aromas up front as well as classic black currant cabernet notes and hints of green olive and cedar. In the mouth, flavors include tobacco, black pepper, vanilla, and cedar. This is a massive, lush wine, strongly structured, with plenty of dimension.
1998 Quintessa Rutherford Red $119.99
This winery strives for a Bordeaux style that expresses the territory of its Rutherford appellation. This beautiful red wine has an earthy nose of tar, tobacco and ripe fruit. Nice oak balance with a luscious, long finish.
2003 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet $65.99
This 2003 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, profound wine that beautifully balances concentration with finesse. It has a dark, ruby color and aromas of blackberry jam, soy sauce, violets and dark chocolate, with hints of cedar and cinnamon. The first impression in the mouth is one of smoothness and roundness. The wine offers a seamless, harmonious progression of fruit, chocolate and black tea tones, leading to an extremely long finish with supple tannins and echoes of berry fruit. Properly cellared, it should provide drinking pleasure until 2027.
Opus One was founded in 1979 by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. In 1983, Baron Philippe came up with the name Opus — of Latin origin — allowing for easy recognition in French and English. Opus is a musical term analogous to the first work of a composer. Two days later he proposed an additional word: Opus One — and the rest is history. The 2002 Opus One shows aromas of dried strawberry, vanilla bean and mocha with flavors of cassis, black cherry and plum. The 2003 Opus One shows aromas of blackberry, plum, hazelnut, graphite, olive oil, cocoa and dried cherries.
