This digestive beverage was created during the period of the Habsburg dynasty in the latter part of the 19th century in the region of central Europe near the famous health spa town of Luhačovice, Czech Republic. Like many beverages oif this type, the exact recipe is a closely held secret. 38% ABV, Kosher
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Johnny Drum Private Stock Kentucky Bourbon, Kentucky, USA (750ml)
From the fine folks at Willett Distillery, Small Batch - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 50.5% ABV (101 proof). Tasting notes ~ "The nose is sour apple, vanilla, and oak. The palate is a snowball rolling over fruits, vanilla, and spices, mixing them all together into a well balanced and complex Whiskey." Tasting notes courtesy of Bill Thomas, Jack Rose Dining Saloon.
More infoKamiki 'Sakura Wood' Japanese Whisky, Japan, (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "Kamiki, meaning God’s Breath in Japanese, was born at the Omiwa Shrine at the foot of Mount Niwa in Japan. Here, alcohol created by the local spirit producers is served as a blessing. Kamiki was created to further this tradition by taking a range of some of the finest whiskies from Japan and blending them with the best whiskies from overseas before maturing in a range of peculiar wood types. The results are smooth, intricate and intriguing expressions that differ from the norm and deliver a truly unique tasting experience. This new expression was finished in Japanese Cedar wood, just like the two before it, before being transferred to casks made from the famous Sakura tree for further finishing. The Sakura tree is hugely famous in Japan. It symbolises the beginning of Spring and is intrinsically connected to “mono no aware”, a Japanese term for the awareness of impermanence, or in other words – mortality."
More infoKavalan Distillery Ex-Bourbon Oak Single Malt Whisky, Yilan County, Taiwan (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "This exquisite Kavalan whisky has won several prestigious awards, including a gold at the World Whiskies Awards. The expression also received a Gold in its category at the International Spirits Challenge. Kavalan ex-Bourbon Oak dilutes Solist ex-Bourbon with Kavalan spring water to 46% strength. It is incredibly smooth with a soft sweetness, losing the harshness and the alcohol edge and lingering over those unique flavors. It is clean and fresh tropical fruitiness with pleasant vanilla, coconut and spices."
More infoKilkerran 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Campbletown, Scotland (750ml)
Producer Notes ~ "The first 12 year old whisky from Glengyle Distillery after reopening in 2004. Kilkerran 12 is non-chill filtered and was matured in a combination of 70% bourbon casks and 30% Sherry casks. Lightly peated with beautilful citrus scents, vanilla, butterscotch and the signature Campbletown smoke with sea notes."
More infoLa Gritona Tequila Reposado, Jalisco, Mexico (375ml)
Producer notes ~ "La Gritona Reposado Tequila is a subtle rested tequila distilled by Melly Barajas and her staff of women at her small distillery in Valle De Guadalupe, Jalisco (NOM 1533). Melly distills La Gritona only with agave that has matured, always with an age of between 8-10 years, and all of her piñas must originate in the iron-rich red soil of the local Jalisco highlands. These agave plants are cultivated at the height of their sugar production, near the end of the life cycle. They are put into ovens within 24 hours of trimming. La Gritona IS and ALWAYS has been additive-free.
More infoLaws "Henry Road" Straight Malt Whiskey, Colorado (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "Laws Whiskey House is reimagining great American whiskey by creating unique and bold flavor experiences. Our grain-forward style whiskeys are made with the highest quality corn and heirloom wheat, barley, and rye grown by two Colorado family farms. We use time-tested production techniques that showcase each individual grain’s terroir resulting in singular and novel whiskeys. The barley in our malt whiskey was literally kept from extinction. While commercial farmers found it too low yield, Wayne Cody found its unstripped flavor too glorious to let go. Today, his sons, in a field alongside Henry Road, continue to grow, as well as malt, this barley for us."
More infoLaws Whiskey House 'Centennial' Straight Wheat Whiskey, Denver, Colorado (750ml)
Producer Notes ~ "This whiskey derives its name from the grain its made from, Centennial Wheat. This heirloom spring soft white varietal is grown for us by the Cody family in the San Luis Valley. It is also the first Colorado-made wheat whiskey to meet the standards of the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897. AROMAS: Mountain strawberries, orange marmalade, alpine meadow and wildflower honey. FLAVORS: Jasmine tea, sage, spruce tips and pink peppercorn. MASH BILL: 100% Soft White Centennial Spring Wheat. AGED: 5+ years in new 53-gallon charred oak barrels. ALC/VOL: 50%.
More infoLaws Whiskey House 'San Luis Valley' Straight Rye Whiskey, Denver, Colorado (750ml)
Producer Notes ~ "7,400 feet above sea level, in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, the Cody family has been cultivating this low yield, semi-wild rye grain since the 1930s. We fell in love with how it ferments and distills into a terroir-driven, unapologetic whiskey. Every whiskey we create is an heirloom grain, terroir-driven flavor experience for our fellow whiskey hunters. AROMAS: Floral and perfumed on the nose with notes of baking spice and orange oil. FLAVORS: Black tea, sweet mint, salted toffee, orange peel and stewed fig. Finishing with a radiant green peppercorn spice. MASH BILL: 100% heirloom rye. AGING: 4+ years in new 53 gallon charred oak barrels. ALC/VOL: 47.5%.
More infoLeopold Bros. Sour Lime Cordial, Denver, Colorado (700ml)
Producer notes ~ "Sourced from the orchards along the Gulf Coast of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Persian limes yield a fresh aroma reminiscent of fresh lilacs. We distill these fragrant limes in an Eau de Vie still, adding a touch of cane sugar and house-made lactic acid to lend this cordial its intensely tart finish. This cordial mixes beautifully in all manner of mezcal, tequila, and rum drinks. Try it as a substitute for lime juice to elevate a cocktail from ordinary, to memorable. Mix it with ginger beer to create a Sour Lime Buck with stunning results, or pour some into the neck of a cold lager instead of a wedge.
More infoLochlea "Our Barley" Single Malt Scotch, Scotland (750ml)
Producer Notes ~ "Matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels, Oloroso Sherry casks and STR barriques, Lochlea 'Our Barley' sits at 46% ABV and is non chill-filtered with no added colouring.
Our single malt scotch whisky has been a labour of love for years. We’re not cutting any corners here. Everything we do, from our wooden washbacks to our on-site racked warehouse, is focused on producing the highest quality spirit possible. Forget your preconceptions about Lowland whisky, Lochlea is different. Using our own barley unique to Lochlea, nurturing a long fermentation and being meticulous with our cut points creates a new make bursting with orchard fruit and elegant beyond its years."
Loco Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico (750ml)
Producer Notes ~ "Honoring our heritage while embracing modern innovation, we seek to inspire and ignite the human spirit with the exclusive ultra-premium Terroir Tequila from the El Arenal region of Jalisco, Mexico. Our terroir tequilas are made in small batches, utilizing traditional processes, and are harvested and produced in a historic hacienda in one of the most recognized and iconic tequila regions in the country. Loco Tequila is dedicated to keeping the 18th century-traditions and ancestral knowledge of tequila-making alive when they otherwise might be lost in time.
More infoLos Siete Misterios "Doba-Yej" Joven Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico (750ml)
Producer Notes ~ "Inspired by the passion, traditions and culture of Mexico, the Mestres started Los Siete Misterios in 2010 with the goal of producing the best possible mezcal. On behalf of our family, the Maestros Mezcaleros and the Oaxacan communities we work with, we invite you to enjoy a mezcal that honors its history through a delicious spirit made with love and dedication today.
More infoMacallan 12yr Single Malt Double Cask Scotch (750ml)
Producer Notes ~ "The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old forms part of our Double Cask range which marries the classic Macallan style and the unmistakable sweetness of American oak. This is a fully rounded single malt in perfect balance, with flavours of honey, citrus and ginger."
More infoMartin Miller's 'Westbourne Strength' Gin, London, England (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "Martin Miller’s Westbourne Gin. A gin for those in the know, its name derives from the location of Martin Miller’s own residence in Westbourne Grove in London, where the brand was conceived. Created in response to requests by ‘mixologists’ for a Martin Miller’s Gin that would give a more ‘old school’ authenticity to their classic repertoire of cocktails and help them create more fully-flavoured inventions. It became a bartender’s favourite from the very beginning, enjoying an underground cult status and closely-guarded secret among the bar fraternity. Intense and citrus. An emphasis on the spicier, peppery notes of cassia and nutmeg. Harnessed to an exact higher craft strength for a smooth and attractive alcohol sensation."
More infoMassenez Poire Williams Brandy, Alsace, France (375ml)
From its founding in 1870, the Eau-de Vie's from Massenez have set a benchmark for the category. Poire Williams may be the most aromatic of the range, with pristine fresh pear on the nose, and then a bone dry palate. These are NOT liqueurs, and are NOT sweet. They are traditionally consumed at the end of a meal, chilled or over ice, but also work very well in mixed drinks.
More infoMeili Vodka, Montana (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "Meili (MAY-lee) Vodka is the embodiment of the spirit of exploration, born from the union of fire, water, earth, and air. Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Montana, it is crafted with a keen eye for detail and a steadfast commitment to using only the purest ingredients, resulting in a velvety, bright, and crisp profile that will leave a lasting impression in any taste test.
More infoMijenta Tequila Blanco, Jalisco, Mexico (750ml)
Mijenta is made by the first Certified B-Corporation in the Tequila industry. It is also noteworthy in that a woman, Mijenta's Maestra Tequilera Ana María Romero, one of the most trusted, respected and awarded tequila authorities in Mexico. Producer notes ~ "Mijenta is an award-winning, additive-free, sustainable tequila from the highlands of Jalisco that celebrates the traditions of Mexican culture and embodies the best of the land and its people. Ana María believes that every single aspect of the process matters, which is reflected in the craft that goes into each stage of Mijenta’s journey.
More infoMount Gay 'Black Barrel' Double Cask Rum, St. Michael, Barbados (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "For over 300 Years, Mount Gay has been crafting deeply aromatic and rich rums on the Northern tip of Barbados. Mount Gay Black Barrel is crafted from a blend of intense rums distilled in traditional copper pot stills and column stills, matured in American whiskey casks, and finished in charred bourbon barrels.
More infoNEFT Rye Vodka, Austria (750ml)
Producer Notes, Community Pride Barrel ~ Meticulously distilled using just two simple ingredients - mountain spring water from the Austrian Alps and ancient non-GMO rye grains - NEFT vodka is made to retain the distinctive flavor profile of our superior ingredients, not strip them out.
More infoNolet's Silver Dry Gin, London, England (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "Eleventh generation sons, Carl Jr. and Bob Nolet, collaborated with their father Carolus Sr. to create NOLET’S Silver. NOLET’S Silver is an undeniably modern take on gin, reflecting the tastes and preferences of a new generation. Carl Jr. and Bob invite you to experience NOLET’S Silver Classic Cocktail Collection. The history of Nolet Distillery goes back more than 325 years; a rich history that still defines our success with each passing day. This success stems from cherishing traditions and from the fact that every Nolet generation has the courage to look ahead and beyond."
More infoPinhook Collaboration Series #2, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "Pinhook Collaboration Series #2, mash bill 70% corn, 20% Rye, 5% malted barley. 118.9 Proof.: For the series’ second release, Pinhook has partnered with Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery and 2014 James Beard Award winner, to produce an artfully structured high-proof, high-rye bourbon. This special collaboration will fund 20 scholarships in brewing and distilling to people of color through the Michael J. Jackson Foundation, of which Oliver is chair. Blended and proofed from 20 pinhooked barrels out of Still Austin. Aged for 4 years in the Texas heat, which speeds aging and results in a whiskey with a maturity that far exceeds its time in the barrel.
More infoPinhook Flagship Bourbon 2023, Orange Wax, Kentucky (750ml)
Producer Notes ~ "Each year, Pinhook releases a new vintage of bourbons and ryes. Every expression is the best representation of our barrels at that moment in time, and dedicated to a promising young thoroughbred. Through a combination of careful barrel selection, blending in small batches, and meticulous proofing, each Pinhook vintage has a personality as unique as the horse on the label.
More infoPlymouth Gin, London Dry, England (1L)
Established in 1798 these folks are among the original standard bearers of classic English Gin. Producer Notes ~ "The rich and smooth taste of Plymouth Gin is the result of a balanced blend of seven hand-selected botanicals: JUNIPER BERRIES; CORIANDER SEED; ORANGE PEELS; LEMON PEELS; ANGELICA ROOT; GREEN CARDAMOM; ORRIS ROOT. From deep earthy notes to wonderfully fresh juniper and a lemony bite, Plymouth Gin Original’s great depth of flavour is just one of the reasons it’s truly unique."
More infoProbitas White Rum, Barbados (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "A Unique Blended White Rum, consisting of rums from Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados and Hampden Estate in Jamaica. Distilled, Matured, Blended and Bottled entirely in the Caribbean. 47% ABV.
More infoProof Cocktail Co. Margarita, Los Angeles, California (250ml)
Producer notes ~ "Established in 2016, Proof Cocktail Co. has done more than recreate an old tradition: We've started a new one. Mixologist level cocktails delivered into the palm of your hand, in a highly recyclable vessel and ready to travel. All hail the can! Driven by a desire to enjoy "Ready to Drink" ultra premium cocktails in all of the places that glass cannot go. Hand selected, locally sourced ingredients, premium liquors and single batch production come together to create beautifully balanced, true to their heritage, classic cocktails. Enjoy straight from the can or pour over ice and dress it up. CHEERS!"
More infoProof Cocktail Co. Moscow Mule, Los Angeles, California (250ml)
Producer Notes ~ "Proof Cocktail Co.’s classic blend of hand selected American made charcoal filtered vodka, small batch spicy ginger beer and freshly squeezed lime juice. True to the original, created in the Cock’n Bull British Pub in Los Angeles in 1941.
More infoProof Cocktail Co. Paloma, Los Angeles, California (250ml)
Made by The Apothecary Bitters Company from Vancouver Canada, Proof Cocktail Co.’s Paloma is an homage to a true south of the border celebrity. A bright, nuanced blend of Tequila, ruby red grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed lime juice with just a dash of prickly pear syrup. Producer notes ~ "Established in 2016, Proof Cocktail Co. has done more than recreate an old tradition: We've started a new one. Mixologist level cocktails delivered into the palm of your hand, in a highly recyclable vessel and ready to travel. All hail the can! Driven by a desire to enjoy "Ready to Drink" ultra premium cocktails in all of the places that glass cannot go. Hand selected, locally sourced ingredients, premium liquors and single batch production come together to create beautifully balanced, true to their heritage, classic cocktails. Enjoy straight from the can or pour over ice and dress it up. CHEERS!"
More infoProof Cocktail Co. Tom Collins Los Angeles, California (250ml)
Gin, lemon juice, sugar, soda. Producer notes ~ "Established in 2016, Proof Cocktail Co. has done more than recreate an old tradition: We've started a new one. Mixologist level cocktails delivered into the palm of your hand, in a highly recyclable vessel and ready to travel. All hail the can! Driven by a desire to enjoy "Ready to Drink" ultra premium cocktails in all of the places that glass cannot go. Hand selected, locally sourced ingredients, premium liquors and single batch production come together to create beautifully balanced, true to their heritage, classic cocktails. Enjoy straight from the can or pour over ice and dress it up. CHEERS!"
More infoRaymond Ragnaud Pineau des Charentes, France (750ml)
The Raymond Ragnaud Pineau des Charentes is made by combining 2/3 unfermented grape must (containing no alcohol) with 1/3 young Cognac at about 60% alcohol. The strength of the alcohol prevents the yeasts and sugar from fermenting, stabilizing the wine between at 17% alcohol. This mixture then goes into foudre (large oak vats) to age for four years, over which time the Pineau picks up aromas that include notes of figs, pears, and nuts. The sugar from the grape must makes this sweet, while the acidity and alcohol never permits it from becoming cloying. Usually served with an ice cube in a tulip-shaped glass, this is a classic French aperitif, very popular back in the fifties and sixties and enjoying a bit of a comeback, particularly when incorporated into creative cocktails. Other uses for Pineau include basting roasted meats or thickening sauces. We enjoy it in warmer weather combined with tonic and ice in a tall glass. Add a lemon twist, squeeze of lime or orange wedge if you wish.
More infoRum Co. of Fiji 'Bati' 2yr Dark Rum, Lautoka, Fiji (750ml)
One of those dark rums we love to savor iin a snifter by the fire . . . Producer Notes ~ "Intense dried fruit aromas finishing with molasses and charred oak flavour. Aged 2 years. 80% column still + 20% pot still rum. Column spirit aged in oak vats, pot spirit aged in ex-bourbon American oak barrels. Filtered through coconut shell carbon. 37.5% ABV (700mL) + 40% ABV.
More infoSagamore Spirits Distiller's Select "Tequila Finish" Rye Whiskey, Baltimore, Maryland (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "We finished our straight rye whiskey in Extra Añejo Tequila barrels. The result is remarkably unique tequila finished whiskey with notes of agave and vanilla on the nose and honey, peppercorn and orange citrus to taste. Pairing tequila and whiskey is always a risky move, but this was a risk worth the reward."
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