{"title":"RICH'S FAVOURITES","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"483\"\u003eAfter 28 years behind the pass,  Rich has traded the chef’s hat for the wine shelves and never looked back. He now leads our Bokarina store with classic old-school cool, fuelled by a deep love for McLaren Vale and a soft spot for \u003cstrong\u003eseriously textural whites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"792\"\u003eNeed a food and wine match - \u003cem\u003ehe's your man!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"walsh-whiskey-writers-tears","title":"Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Golden Era of Irish Whiskey, \u003cem\u003eWriter's Tears\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eCopper Pot\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect blend of Aged Pot Still and Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Triple distilled in 100% barley, unpeated and aged in charred American Oak bourbon casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith notes of summer apple and a hint of vanilla on the nose, the palate is warm with ginger and orchard fruit. Definitely on our list of Top 100 whiskey's to drink before you die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walsh Whiskey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41974950330574,"sku":"146070","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6393\/2110\/files\/WritersTearsCopperPotIrishWhiskey.png?v=1752249301"},{"product_id":"polperro-chardonnay","title":"Polperro Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic Meyers lemon, ripe red apple, and honey blossom flavours. On the palate you'll taste fresh, vibrant, and concentrated fruits, making for an exquisite and balanced sip. 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