If dark and broody with loads of black cherry and dried herb aromas sounds like a wine you'd love to drink, buy this beautiful Pinot Noir from the Inlet Vineyard in Bannockburn, Central Otago. 

This 5.25 hectare site is situated 225 to 245 metres above sea level where the grapes' growing season is extended thanks to the elevation, which provides cool nights as a foil to the hot days here. 

Flavours of structured dark fruit combine with firm tannins and a long life ahead.

The wine was aged in French oak and bottled unfined.

Ripe quince, white pear and nectarine flavours combine in this totally dry, medium bodied Pinot Gris from Central Otago, which is beautifully well suited to producing tasty and dry Pinot Gris, as this newcomer shows. It tastes crisp, refreshing and lightly spicy with flavours of white pears and red apples. It is part of the new Dicey Wine brand is the brainchild of the well experienced Dicey brothers, Matt and James, whose parents were among the pioneers of viticulture and winemaking in Bannockburn, Central Otago, when they co-founded Mt Difficulty Wines.

Residual sugar is less than one gram per litre and alcohol is 14.5%.

Great Central Otago Riesling in a medium dry, succulent, deliciously drinkable style with flavours of lime zest and lemon. Dicey Wines is owned by the Dicey brothers, Matt and James, whose parents were pioneers of viticulture and winemaking in Bannockburn, Central Otago, when they co-founded Mt Difficulty Wines.

Dictador 12 Years Rum is made from the fermentation of virgin sugar cane honey distilled partly in copper alembic and partly in steel continuous column, to achieve a medium body rum.

Soft and round feel in the mouth with caramel, cocoa, and honey light coffee flavours.

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Dictador XO Insolent Rum is made from the fermentation of unique virgin sugar cane honey, then distilled in a modern stainless steel alembic. It is then aged in pre-used quality oak barrels from Jerez and Port that now and again reburn to caramelize the interior to achieve sweet flavours coming from the oak.

In the mouth it is extremely smooth with a range of exquisite flavours starting with fudge, intense vanilla, parfait caramel, and Colombian coffee. A long consistency is balanced with light oak giving the sensation of extreme quality and satisfaction of sweetness and strength.

Dimple 15 Year Old is a deluxe blended Scotch Whisky produced at the oldest surviving Scotch Whisky distillery in Scotland. First released in the early 1890's this modern and peaty whisky is just as famous for its triangular, dimpled bottle. Hundreds of years of mastering distillation perfection have led to the Dimple 15 that distinguished and glamorous whisky aficionados worldwide attest to as an unrivalled favourite. Dimple 15 is a unique blend of meticulously handpicked 15 year old Scotch Whiskies, with the much adored Glenkinchie featuring strongly. The result is a refined and harmoniously well-balanced blend in possession of great complexity with woody aromas and a mellow palate.

With plenty of vanilla pod and succulent dried fruit, alongside hints of cigar box, this Dimple Golden Selection blended Scotch whisky is rather delicious indeed. 

Mellow and quite rich - a great value dram. Also, it comes in the fabulous Dimple bottles, which really are stunning.

Launched in 2017, "The Distillery Collection" showcases Diplomatico?s diverse distillation processes and wide range of styles.
The batch kettle still was brought to Diplom?tico?s La Miel distillery in 1959. This discontinuous distillation system is originally from Canada, where it was employed for the production of whisky.
The batch kettle rum is mainly produced from sugar cane honeys and aged in American white oak barrels, that previously served to age bourbon and whisky, for 6 years.
Fruity and sweet aromas, wild flowers and vanilla notes. Its elegance continues in the palate where delicate wood tannins are complemented by notes of toasted caramel and ripe red fruit flavors, ending in a soft, sweet and lingering aftertaste.

47% ABV

This second release from Diplomatico's 'Distillery Collection' comes from the Diplomatico's Barbet column still, which is filled with sugar cane molasses and continuously distilled. Aged entirely in American white oak barrels, this is a golden rum with notes of tropical fruit, toasted oak and fresh citrus fruits. The finish is slightly drying and long lasting. A welcome new limited edition to the Diplomatico range, with just 5,000 released worldwide.

"The third rum in Diplomatico?s Distillery Collection, No. 3 is a full-bodied, complex spirit made using high quality sugar cane honey. Matured in ex-bourbon barrels, this limited-edition rum combines tropical fruit aromas with toffee and vanilla. The palate offers rich oak notes alongside dark chocolate and dried fruits, before a rich, lingering finish full of warm spices.

This rum was made solely in the Copper Pot Still that was brought to Diplomatico?s La Miel distillery in 1959. This discontinuous distillation system was originally used in Scotland to produce whisky. The Distillery Collection showcases the individual distillates behind some of Diplomatico?s world-renowned rums, highlighting the distinct personalities created by using different stills."

Alc 47%

Planas is an extraordinary blend of pot still, column and batch kettle rums. Aged for up to 6 years, it is elegant, rich and surprisingly intense for a white rum. The complex charcoal filtration process carried out prior to bottling gives this rum its crystal clear appearance and smooth finish.

Plana is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks. It can also be an excellent main ingredient for delicate cocktails like Hemingway Daiquiri

An excellent blend of rums aged for up to 8 years in white oak casks that previously held scotch whisky and bourbon. Dried fruit and spice on the nose leads to a plate of further dried fruits and vanilla.

A complex blend of 12 year old Venezuelan rum, it has sent rum aficionados into catatonic states of pleasure. Definitely not the sort of rum you would blend with coke, but one that you would sit sipping and contemplating the pleasure that life gives. 

this is life changing rum .  Drink with: Dark chocolate and orange ice cream Simply put, one of the richest, sweetest and smoothest rums you will get a chance to try. It's distilled then had a little sugar cane juice back blended into the rum.?

The No. 1 source for rum reviews on the internet, the Rum Howler blog, rates this a 94.5/100, and he certainly knows his stuff. Check out his review here.

Resulting from a careful selection and blending of rums aged for 12 years in ex-Bourbon casks and ex-whisky casks, this Diplomatico Single Vintage has benefited from a 12-month refining in ex-Sherry casks Oloroso.

The 2007 Diplomatico Single Vintage rum offers an aromatic profile that is both complex and unique.

On the nose, coffee, vanilla and ripe fruit take over. In the mouth, flavours of bitter chocolate evolve on notes of blond tobacco to finish on red fruits.