Exotic and Rare Spirits

We bring to you some exquisite spirits from around the world that are not only rich in their taste but are rare with unique stories to tell.

Are you looking for that perfect sip of alcohol that not only charms your palate but will give you a taste of its rich flavor with an exotic aroma and distinguished fragrance? Then your search ends here. We bring to you some rare and exotic spirits, with an interesting history and story to tell. These spirits are not only tastefully blended, but are rare while having their own memoir to tell.

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A Tequila that is extracted using the ancient tahona process, where a large volcanic stone is used to slowly crush agave.

HEIDSIECK 1907

A ship that was originally destined for the Imperial Court of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, gets torpedoed by a German submarine in 1916. The cargo remained at the bottom of the sea, although it got salvaged, some bottles were preserved, resulting in 2,000 bottles of 1907 Heidsieck Champagne becoming one of the rarest spirits in the world. The wine is said to have an aroma of gunflint and black rifle powder mixed with briny notes like roasted oysters. Some have even said to experience a taste of sea with a flavor of caramelized bananas, burnt citrus, with a salty finish.

Price: Approx. $275,000

CHÂTEAU D’YQUEM 1811

This one is said to be the most expensive white wine bottle ever purchased. Out of ten vintage bottles, only one was purchased by restaurateur Christian Vanneque, from the Antique Wine Company. You ask why? Well, the only reason was his wish to keep it behind a bullet proof glass at his Indonesian wine bar, along with another exquisite bottle. The wine is said to have a complex fragrance with hints of dried fruit, spice, and even flowers; that comes with a silky, sumptuous, strong yet balanced taste between sugar and acidity with a touch of bitterness.

Price: Approx. $117,000

THE DEVIL’S KEEP CRAFT IRISH WHISKEY

One of the rarest whiskeys, with only 333 bottles to have been released in the market, this Irish gem is the oldest-ever triple-distilled single malt. The whiskey is aged in a complex way, where it’s matured in Northern Ireland and completed on the coasts of the South East. A sensational taste; the whiskey is first aged in 200 ltr American oak casks, which had Kentucky Bourbon in it before and then transferred to French oak barrels that once had tawny port and then ends up in rare virgin Hungarian oak. The taste is of toasted caramels, lingering honey, tawny port and stave toasted accents.

Price: Approx. $12,150

LAST DROP DISTILLERS 1976 JAMAICAN RUM

A 43-year-old rum which has only 183 bottles and is distilled from pure Jamaican sugarcane, is definitely in every connoisseur’s list. The taste acquired by the spirit is due to the tropical heat of Jamaica where it was laying within ex-bourbon casks and was then transported to Liverpool, imparting a unique taste due to the then cool and salty tang of the Irish sea. The taste of initial sweetness fades to a dry spicy cacao with a tingling of aniseed.

Price: Approx. $4,153

GRAN PATRÓN PIEDRA

A Tequila that is extracted using the ancient tahona process, where a large volcanic stone is used to slowly crush agave. The liquid that comes out is then aged in a carefully sought American oak and French Barrels, for more than three years. Even though this is an extremely slow process it ensures quality and a taste that your palate can never forget. The alcohol is said to have a fresh mushroom and light citrus fragrance with a sweet yet complex, earthy and herbaceous agave notes on the palate.

Price: Approx. $300

FAIVELEY CORTON CHARLEMAGNE 2015

Domaine Faiveley is a family estate for over 200 years, with a reputation of great Burgundy. The story goes that Emperor Charlemagne used to stain his white beard with red grapes, upsetting his wife. In order to please his lady love he ripped out the red vines and planted white grapes, giving birth to Corton Charlemagne. An aromatic wine with light toasting, only 3,200 bottles are produced each year which are aged in oak for 14-16 months, in 19th century vaulted cellars. The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The taste is of apple, pear, peach, apricot, lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, kiwi, butter, cream and vanilla.

Price: Approx. $250