Gulden Draak (Belgium), 24 x 330mL, $2.75: A powerful barley wine (10.5%!), sealed in a white painted bottle with the Golden Dragon emblem on the label. Winner of a gold medal for Best Bottled Ale at the Toronto Wine & Cheese Show 2001. (added June 4/02)

Piraat (Belgium), 24 x 330mL, $2.70: Another Belgian barley wine (10.5%), winner of a silver medal at the Toronto Wine & Cheese Show 2001. (added June 4/02)

Jenlain Biere de Garde Ambree (France), 24 x 330 ml, 2.25: A strong, aromatic and spicy northern French specialty ale.

X.O. Beer (France), 24 x 330 ml, $3.95: A smooth, clear, rich and complex beer with 5% alcohol and added 25-year-old Fins Bois Cognac.

For more information or to order, contact Rubaiyat Wine & Spirit Merchants at (416) 462-1577 or e-mail info@greatdrinks.com.