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Proof 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, CA (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 infoSabadi Bergamottoe Madre, Italy (250ml)
Bergamotto Madre is an organic mix to prepare sparkling bergamot soda in no time, but there are many other potential uses on the bar, so let your mixology desires run wild! It is 100% natural because it is made with bergamot juice, lemon juice and cane sugar. The citrus fruits are squeezed right after they are harvested in Sicily. Each 250 ml (8.4 oz) bottle contains approximately 16 servings.
More infoSabadi Zenzero Madre, Italy (250ml)
Zenzero Madre is an organic mix to prepare sparkling ginger lemon soda in no time. It is 100% natural because it is made with lemon juice, fresh ginger root and cane sugar. The citrus fruits are squeezed right after they are harvested in Sicily. Each 250 ml (8.4 oz) bottle contains approximately 16 servings.
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."
More infoScrappy's Chocolate Bitters, Seattle, Washington (5oz)
Producer notes ~ "Organic toasted cacao nibs bring this blend to life and, with just a hint of spice and oak, imparts the essence of chocolate into any drink. Truly a necessity in any well stocked bar."
More infoScrappy's Orleans Bitters, Seattle, Washington (5oz)
Producer notes ~ "Scrappy's Orleans Bitters is the newest product release to this line of classic bitters flavors. Orleans is a New Orleans style bitters, with a fresh bouquet and strong anise taste complimented by notes of citrus, cinnamon, and a bitter floral finish, this bitters is perfect for your Sazerac, Vieux Carres, and everything in between."
More infoSheringham Distillery 'Seaside' Gin, Vancouver Island, Canada (750ml)
We can never get enough variety in gin, so here is another toi savor! Producer notes - "Inspired by the Vancouver Island coast, with its clean surf and appealing fragrance of wild roses, evergreen forests, and salty air, our flagship spirit has a deliciously complex yet impeccably balanced botanical profile. Made from botanicals such as juniper, rose, lavender, citrus, coriander, cardamom, and—most notably—local, sustainably harvested winged kelp, which gives it a subtle taste of the ocean, Seaside Gin is an elegant choice on its own and a winning ingredient in your favorite cocktail. Awards: World's Best Contemporary Gin, World Gin Awards". ALC/VOL: 43%
More infoSt. Agrestis Phony Negroni, Brooklyn, New York (200ml)
Even though a non-alcoholic altermnative to the gin-based classic Negroni cocktail, this tastes remarkably like the real deal! Producer notes - "The Negroni For When You're Not Negroni-ing. Non-alcoholic with nuanced juniper, citrus, and floral notes, the St. Agrestis Phony Negroni® drinks with the same bitterness drinkers of the classic cocktail expect, sans alcohol. We’ve also added carbonation to help mimic the bite that alcohol typically provides. Enjoy chilled straight from the bottle or over ice with an orange twist. Or for a bubbly, low ABV option, top with Prosecco for a Negroni Sbagliato."
More infoSt. George Absinthe Verte, California, United States (750mL)
Producer notes - "11 years in the making. And right on time. Many distillers consider absinthe to be the pinnacle of their art. We labored over ours accordingly. It wasn’t legal to sell when he started, but master distiller Lance Winters spent over a decade refining his recipe anyway, which made us ready when the ban was lifted. St. George Absinthe Verte wasn’t just the first legal American absinthe, it still sets the standard."
More infoSt. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur, California, (750ml)
Ready for a trip to New Orleans?? Producer notes - "A special cup of coffee, a legendary cafe, and two souls falling in love. St. George NOLA is head distiller Dave Smith’s homage to the chicory coffee he shared with his wife as their love story began. Its timeless recipe marries Ethiopian coffee, roasted French chicory, and Madagascar vanilla—and it’s been winning accolades for its faithful flavor since 2014."
More infoStellum Bourbon, Equinox #1, Kentucky, Tennessee, (750ml)
Producer Notes ~ "This inaugural release of the Stellum Black Specialty Equinox was created using Stellum Bourbon. We slowly layered in rare sets of bourbon barrels, step by step, until the evening of the Vernal Equinox, when the blend was completed in honor of the changing seasons."
More infoStraightaway Cocktails 'The Cosmos', Portland, Oregon (750ml)
From the Producer ~ Vodka aged with Lime, Lemon & Orange, Housemade Cranberry Liqueur. 25% ABV. Truth regarding the genesis of the Cosmopolitan is fuzzy, and we’re not here to provide one bit of coherence. In an ever-expanding cosmos, our rendition launches from the version created by Cheryl Cook in Miami Beach’s heyday. Enjoy this pastel libation in your finest linen slacks, and make a toast to the evening’s celestial affair.
More infoStraightaway Cocktails Oregon Old-Fashioned Cans, Portland, Oregon (100ml)
Producer notes - "The Old Fashioned is revered for its versatility and simplicity. This variation on the classic speaks to wistful days spent in Milton-Freewater, OR, and we’ve transposed our fondness for the Pacific Northwest bouquet into our own bitters. Whether consumed around a mountain-top campfire or from the safety of your drawing room, tradition has it that one’s first Old Fashioned should be served by a friend. Keep at room temperature. Stir over ice, and if you're truly civilized, garnish with a twist of orange. Ingredients: Rye Whiskey, Housemade Bitters of Filbert & Fir, Simple Syrup. ABV 41.5%"
More infoSuntory Toki Japanese Blended Whisky, Japan (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "Toki is a blend of Yamazaki's three distilleries, Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. Toki means "time" in Japanese. It's a concept rich in meaning the world over, but particularly in Japan where respect for tradition and reinvention sparks a powerful creative energy. Inspired by that interplay, Suntory Whisky Toki brings together old and new - the House of Suntory's proud heritage and its innovative spirit - to create blended Japanese whisky that is both groundbreaking and timeless. Silky with a subtle, sweet and spicy finish.
More infoTapatio Tequila Blanco, Jalisco, Mexico (750ml)
Producer notes:
40% ABV. Appearance ~ Bright Crystal color with silver tones, nice bodied.
Aroma ~ The first impression is herbal with hints of mint and anise, followed by white pepper and spices (cinnamon and clove); mild citrus notes. If allowed to breathe in the glass, apple and floral notes appear.
Taste ~ Cooked Agave, mint, pepper, with a residual sweetness (white chocolate) and slightly herbaceous. Presents a long final, spicy and sweet at the same time. Very complex and rounded.
Comments ~ The essence of Agave. Who do not enjoy Tapatío Blanco, could very well stop drinking tequila, because this is exactly what silver (blanco) tequila should be.
Tapatio Tequila Reposado, Jalisco, Mexico (750ml)
Producer notes:
38% ABV. Aged 4-6 months in American white oak barrels, previously used in ageing Bourbon.
Appearence ~ Pale straw yellow color; luminous, with golden and slightly greenish tones. Medium bodied due to its lower alcoholic content.
Aroma ~ Fruity, intense cooked Agave, apple, pear, vanilla and caramel, slightly smoky. White pepper comes in a subtle form. Allowed to breath it becomes creamy with hints of butter. Spices such as clove and sandalwood.
Taste ~ The sweetness of the cooked Agave flavors predominate; herbal, pepper, slightly smoked with notes of caramel, cocoa, vanilla and nuts (walnut, peanut, hazelnut). A very soft & smooth, yet spicy finish.
Comments ~ A very well balanced tequila between the spicy and the sweet flavors. Perfect for a Margarita cocktail, but also to enjoy neat or on the rocks.
Tequila Ocho Anejo, Mexico (750ml)
2021 Agave Harvest, La Ladera Single Estate. Producer Notes ~ "The Tequila Ocho story begins with the Camarena family, who started making tequila in 1937 and are now in their third generation as tequila producers. This family is one of the few producers that still make tequila in the slow, artisanal way. With the Camarenas nothing is rushed or hurried during the whole process, from the growth of the agave to the final distillation. Tequila Ocho is a joint partnership between the Camarenas and Tomas Estes. Estes, the creator and owner of Mexican bars and restaurants since 1976 is a higly respected personality in the bar and spirits world.
More infoTequila Ocho Plata, Mexico (750ml)
2022 Agave harvest, El Nacimiento Single Estate. Producer notes ~ "Unaged and honors the noble agaves of Arandas and the Camarena “Ranchos” through intense, lively and clean flavors Made with 100% Blue Agave. Tequila Ocho is made by Carlos Camarena, a third generation Tequilero, in partnership with Tomas Estes. This dynamic partnership delivers heritage and tradition, coupled with innovation. Carlos and Tomas produce tequila that is made slowly in an artisanal way. The result is a fine quality spirit that accentuates the agave flavour. It is concentrated and complex while remaining balanced and easy to drink. Tequila Ocho demonstrates that “terroir” exists in agave.
More infoTito's Vodka, Austin, Texas (750ml)
We know, Tito's can be purchased almost anywhere spirits are sold, and let's be honest - there are more interesting Vodka's out there. But as a basic platform for cocktails Tito's is hard to beat. For an interesting discussion of the legal definition of Vodka versus the marketing of Vodka, as well as the latest twist in the story, see this May 5, 2020 story in Food & Wine Magazine - The MB Team
More infoTroop Cocktails, Tequila Paloma, California (200ml)
For those days when your favorite "mixologist" is AWOL . . . Tequila, fresh squeezed grapefruit & lime, with soda water, agave and a touch of salt.
More infoVeso Alpine Aperitif, California (750ml)
Made right here on San Francisco's Treasure Island in small batches with meticulous attention to detail . . .
More infoVeso Bitter Citrus Aperitif, California (750ml)
Another standout aperitif from Chris Beyer at Veso. This one is delicious over ice, or as a base for a spritzer, but tasting it inspires all sorts of creative impulses where cocktails are the focus. We could even see it being used as a component in culinary marinades . . .
More infoVeso Strawberry Solstice Aperitif, California (750ml)
Made right here on San Francisco's Treasure Island in small batches with meticulous attention to detail . . . Producer Notes ~ "Tart citrus and bright strawberry. This aperitif is infused with heaps of organic strawberries and citrus peels. Sip chilled over ice for a sophisticated cocktail, or with a splash of sparkling water as a spritz. Not too sweet, with just the right balance of bitterness. Ingredients: 2021 Carneros Vermentino and 2021 Edna Valley Gruner Veltliner, Grape Spirits, Organic Strawberries,, Organic Valencia Orange Peels, Organic Grapefruit Peels, Dried Bitter Orange Peels, Cane Sugar. 18% ABV"
More infoVeso Vanilla Nightfall Aperitif, California (750ml)
Made right here on San Francisco's Treasure Island in small batches with meticulous attention to detail . . . Producer Notes ~ "This aperitif tastes like an old-fashioned without the bite - it's rich with baking spices, bittersweet from our burnt caramel, and has a touch of citrus from the orange peels. We love to sip it over ice at the beginning of the evening, or mix it in a cocktail wherever you would use sweet vermouth. Ingredients: 2020 Mendocino County Chardonnay, Grape Spirits, Madagascar Vanilla Bean Extract, Burnt Caramel, Fresh Valencia Orange Peels, Dried Valencia Orange Peels, Cacao Nibs, Clove, Ceylon and Saigon Cinnamon, Star Anise. 18% ABV"
More infoVolans Tequila Blanco, Jalisco, Mexico (750ml)
Producer Notes - "The blanco version of tequila is the product that is obtained after distillation. It contains 40% alcohol content and is unaged. Our Blanco is a classic. It’s an easy-to-drink agave-forward spirit with light hints of vanilla and citrus. Our blanco tequila has also been oxygenated, which helps remove some unwanted chemicals and compounds, accentuating the sweetness of the natural agave. Made with rain, spring and deep well water, it has just the right balance of minerality. Plus, there’s a bit of a black pepper finish for an added kick.
More infoVya Vermouth Extra Dry, California (750ml)
Producer notes ~ "Made in California’s San Joaquin Valley from a blend of dry white wine that includes Orange Muscat, Vya Extra Dry is carefully hand infused at Quady Winery with a selection of over fifteen dried herbs. In Vya Extra Dry the flowers and leaves of the plants are used for the infusion, whereas in the Vya Sweet, the roots and seeds of different plants are used. The flowers and leaves of different plants make Vya Extra Dry powerfully herbaceous, crisp, and refreshing. A few of the herbs used include lavender, linden, sage, orris, alfalfa, and angelica. Fresh and aromatic, Vya Extra Dry wakes up the taste buds, and makes a wet martini or an aperitif on the rocks that livens up the end of the day."
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