Some spirits sit outside the familiar categories of whisky, gin, vodka, rum, tequila and brandy.
This collection brings together aperitifs, digestifs, vermouth, anise spirits and distinctive regional styles, spanning long-established European traditions through to contemporary Australian and international releases.
Rather than representing one production method or flavour profile, these spirits are best explored by style, origin and how they are served.
Aperitifs & Digestifs
Aperitifs are traditionally served before a meal and commonly favour freshness, bitterness, citrus or botanical complexity.
The collection includes established bittersweet aperitifs such as Aperol, Campari and Select, alongside contemporary expressions including Applewood Okar Tropic, Pampelle Ruby and Pot & Still Fig Aperitif.
Digestifs traditionally follow a meal and encompass a broad range of herbal and bitter styles, including Fernet-Branca, Averna, Chartreuse and D.O.M. Bénédictine.
The distinction is cultural rather than absolute, and many bottles work equally well neat, over ice or in cocktails.
Vermouth & Aromatised Wine
Vermouth is an aromatised wine built around botanicals, with styles ranging from dry and crisp to rich, sweet and bittersweet.
Classic references include Carpano Antica Formula, Martini Rosso, Martini Bianco, Martini Extra Dry and Noilly Prat Dry.
Contemporary producers broaden the category through releases such as Unico Zelo Yuzu Vermouth, Otto's Athens Vermouth and the sake-based Oka Kura Bermutto range.
These wines form the foundation of drinks including the Martini, Manhattan, Negroni and Americano, while many can also be served simply chilled or over ice.
Mediterranean & Anise Spirits
Across Greece, France, Italy and the wider Mediterranean, regional spirits are closely connected with local ingredients and drinking traditions.
Greek Ouzo is characterised by anise, with producers including Plomari, Barbayanni, Ouzo 12 and Sans Rival represented in the range.
Tsipouro and Tsikoudia offer a different Greek tradition based around grape distillation, with examples from Tsilili, Katsaros, Dekaraki, Kretaraki and Manousakis.
The collection also extends to Mastiha from Chios, Italian Limoncello, French anise-based aperitifs such as Ricard and Pernod, and other regional specialities.
Mastiha, Limoncello & Regional Liqueurs
Some spirits are defined particularly closely by local ingredients.
Mastiha takes its distinctive resinous character from mastic cultivated on the Greek island of Chios. The collection includes Skinos and Mastic Tears, spanning classic and flavoured interpretations.
Italian Limoncello places citrus at the centre, represented by releases including Il Convento and Unico Cello.
These regional liqueurs can be served chilled after a meal, over ice or incorporated into cocktails depending on the style.
Regional & World Spirits
Distilling traditions extend far beyond the major international categories.
The wider collection includes spirits such as Kweichow Moutai Flying Fairy Baijiu from China and Santiago Queirolo Quebranta Pisco from Peru, alongside less familiar regional distillates from Europe and elsewhere.
Rather than forcing these spirits into broader categories, origin and traditional production method are often the most useful guides.
For Japanese sake, shochu, umeshu and Korean soju, explore the dedicated Sake, Soju & Umeshu collection.
Cocktail & Specialty Liqueurs
Liqueurs bring together spirits, sugar and flavouring ingredients ranging from citrus and coffee to nuts, flowers, herbs and cream.
The broader range includes familiar cocktail references such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Disaronno, St-Germain, Chambord, Frangelico, Mr Black and Baileys.
Because liqueur is itself an extensive category, customers looking specifically for these styles can explore the dedicated Liqueurs collection.
Choosing Other Spirits
For an aperitivo-style drink, begin with Aperol, Campari or Select, either over ice or in a Spritz.
For deeper herbal bitterness, explore Fernet-Branca, Averna or Chartreuse, while vermouth provides an essential route into both classic cocktails and lower-alcohol aperitif drinking.
Greek Ouzo, Tsipouro and Mastiha, Italian Limoncello and other regional spirits offer a more direct expression of local drinking traditions.
For something less familiar, the Regional & World collection provides a useful pathway into spirits such as Baijiu and Pisco.
Shop Other Spirits at Kent Street Cellars
Explore aperitifs, digestifs, vermouth, Mediterranean spirits and distinctive regional releases from Australia and around the world.
Delivery is available Australia-wide, with same-day delivery also available across eligible Sydney metropolitan areas.
