In 1869, the new Meiji government set about developing Hokkaido, establishing a Kaitakushi (the national government Hokkaido Development Commission). Thereafter, over more than a decade until the post was abolished, many businesses were developed on this northern Japanese isl&. One of them was the brewing of beer. In June 1876, Seibei Nakagawa, who had recently returned from Germany where he studied the art of beer making, was chosen as brewmaster to oversee construction of a beer factory. That September, the Kaitakushi Brewery was completed. The following year, Sapporo Lager was born, prominently displaying the Pioneers' symbol, the North Star. ...

In 1869, the new Meiji government set about developing Hokkaido, establishing a Kaitakushi (the national government Hokkaido Development Commission). Thereafter, over more than a decade until the post was abolished, many businesses were developed on this northern Japanese isl&. One of them was the brewing of beer. In June 1876, Seibei Nakagawa, who had recently returned from Germany where he studied the art of beer making, was chosen as brewmaster to oversee construction of a beer factory. That September, the Kaitakushi Brewery was completed. The following year, Sapporo Lager was born, prominently displaying the Pioneers symbol, the North Star. ...

Produced & bottled at the Chteau de Sassy in Normandy & made with 100% natural apples, a perfect balance between the traditional dry taste of a cider brut & the fruitiness of a semi-dry cider. Smooth, full-bodied with apple & leather aroma, subtle balance between acidity, bitterness & roundness. ...

Slow distilled with Sausage Tree fruit, Irish Grain & wild Irish Nettle. From Africa Rigneys inner maverick drove him through wildest Africa where he came upon the majestic Kigelia Africana -Sausage Tree
- known for its purifying powers. From Ireland although wild Irish nettles from Drumshanbo may sting, Rigney searched out their reputed powers of purification. The passion for exploration has taken the curious mind of PJ Rigney from Drumshanbo to all four corners of the world. His search for natures purest vodka has taken him south across the equator & through the African Serengeti where he came upon the majestic Kigelia Africana, also known as a Sausage Tree. As PJ contemplated the majestic plant, he recognised the innate kinship between it & the wild Irish nettle, found in the unspoiled woodlands of Drumshanbo, & also known for its purifying powers. He brought them together at The Shed Distillery with Irish grain to distil natures purest tasting vodka.
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A spectacular example of pure Cabernet Franc, ripened to (but not beyond) perfection in southern Hungary. Complex, nuanced aromas of raspberry, cassis, fresh leaves & cedar lead to a beautifully balanced palate that is full yet graceful. ...

Pale yellow with greenish hues. White flowers & perfumy citruses lead the nose followed by mango & pineapple on the palate. Light, rich & balanced wine, it is the best when properly chilled! ...

A bright, fresh, harmonious blend offering cherry & raspberry fruit, a peppery lift, & a flavoursome medium-bodied palate. ...

A bright, fresh, harmonious blend offering cherry & raspberry fruit, a peppery lift, & a flavoursome medium-bodied palate. ...

This stunning blend sets a new standard for Hungarian red wines, with magnificent complexity & power allied to considerable ...

This stunning blend sets a new standard for Hungarian red wines, with magnificent complexity & power allied to considerable ...