The Best of the Best Collection (worth over $12,000)

This is the pinnacle.A hand-selected line-up of the world’s most revered names in whisky, wine, bourbon and port — spanning legendary Bordeaux, cult Kentucky bourbon, ultra-aged Islay single malts and rare Japanese releases. From Château Lafite Rothschild 2020 and Coleraine 2022, to Old Rip Van Winkle 10YO, Ardbeg 25YO, Port Askaig 45YO, and the stunning Kopke 1974 Colheita. Every bottle in this collection is iconic in its own right.Together, they form an extraordinary statement piece for any serious collector.Rare. Powerful. Investment-worthy.For those who buy the best — and nothing else.1 x Coleraine 2022In the mouth, the wine is so fresh, so alive, with so much energy, but it already is showing the svelte line of this house, this place. With a hint of raw cocoa laced through the finish.Alc 13.5%1 x Van Winkle Special Reserve 12YO 750ml"Van Winkle Special Reserve 12-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey is the perfect combination of proof and age. This full-bodied, sweet whisky has been described by some as “nectar” and colloquially referred to as "Lot B". The composition 70% Corn, 16% Wheat, 14% Barley mash, medium proof, and 12 years of aging seems just right for a pleasant drink of whisky. This fine bourbon can compete with any excellent cognac as an after-dinner sipper. The overall impression is rich and deep."Alc 45.2%1 x Springbank 15YONose: Sherry, dark chocolate, Christmas cake, almonds, toffee and oak.Palate: Creamy, raisins, dark chocolate, figs, marzipan, brazil nuts and vanilla.Finish: Oak and sherry notes sustain, mingling with hints of leather.Alc 46%1 x Kopke 1974A complex and elegant nose, with hints of walnut and hazelnut set against a mellow background. On the palate, it is voluminous and well structured, yet elegant and balanced.Alc 20%1 x Matsui Sakura SINGLE CASK 6YO 700mlBaked orchard fruits, a touch of pastry, fresh melon, orange and lemon peels, buttercream, and delicate woody spice. Spices linger, with soft almond sponge cushioning a touch of peppery heat.Alc 48%1 x Kurayoshi 18YO 700mlHoney, lemon, candy taste, and malty flavour. Then, it comes with spices and dried straw flavour. A small amount of sweetness that makes the sense of wheat reminiscent, vanilla cream reminiscent, and slightly smoky.Alc 50%1 x Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Stored in 55% new American oak before bottling, this reveals hickory notes alongside creme de cassis, anise, and shades of black tea.Alc 14.1%1 x Port Askaig 45YO 700ml with wooden GiftboxThe whisky for this release was drawn from 5 Sherry butts and married for a year before bottling. It's really not often that you get to see Islay whisky of this age - very impressive indeed!Alc 40.8%1 x Ardbeg 25YO 700mlA long, mellow, lingering aftertaste, with lots of cream, fudge and delicate antiseptic notes. An elegant, soothing style of Ardbeg.Alc 46%1 x CH Lafite Rothschild 2020Amazing aromas here with tobacco, crushed stone, cigar box, currants, tar, and lead pencil, as well as spices, iron, and dried ginger. Medium- to full-bodied, with a density and tightness. Very compact and complex. Racy. Delicacy with strength. Orange peel undertones.Alc 12.8%1 x Grand Marnier Revelation Grand CuveeIntense woody and tobacco notes of old cognac; finish of wood and walnut, with delicate bitter orange and vanilla notes.Alc 40%1 x Gordon & MacPhail 'Linkwood' 1991 / 30YOA richly sherried nose has hints of blueberry and citrus, with plenty of stewed raisin flavours. Autumnal wood spice surrounds the whisky, showing off 3 decades of maturation in fine oak.Alc 53.1%We have the ability to swap some bottles in here - contact us at info@whiskyandmore.co.nz