$25 - $50 Spirits

Knob Creek · Rye Whiskey · 7 Years · 100 Proof

Patiently aged for seven years in deeply charred barrels and bottled at 100 proof, this Kentucky rye balances sweet barrel notes with rye spice. Its higher-corn mashbill makes it an approachable bridge for bourbon drinkers curious about rye.

Tasting Notes

Full-bodied, with black pepper, sweet vanilla, caramel and lingering oak. Apple and floral notes layer over deep rye spice, with a hint of leather.

At a Glance

• Producer: Knob Creek
• Style: Rye whiskey
• Age: 7 years
• Proof: 100
• Origin: Clermont, Kentucky
• Size: 1.0 liter

Sweet barrel notes, bold rye spice and lingering oak make this a flavorful Kentucky pour.

Producer Description 

Pueblo Viejo Anejo Tequila is a soft orange color that resembles a mild sunset. Throughout the light is bright and transparent with an amber tone. Medium to high bodied. The sweetness of sugary seeds, vanilla, and toasted almond flavors can be savored.

Flavors such as pepper and cinnamon are also present. At the palate experience the sweetness of oak, vanilla, dark chocolate, and roasted almond with a long dried fruit finish. 

Giffard Cassis Noir de Bourgogne — Burgundy, France — 750ml

Giffard has been crafting premium liqueurs in the Loire Valley since 1885, when pharmacist Emile Giffard first created his iconic Menthe-Pastille. Today, the family-owned house is one of France's most respected liqueur producers — and their Cassis Noir de Bourgogne is among their finest expressions. Made from Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants, the most prized variety grown in Burgundy's rich soils, this is crème de cassis elevated to its highest form: intensely fruity, deeply aromatic, and built for both the cocktail glass and the kitchen.

Dark and purplish-blue in color with a luminous, glowing depth. The nose is rich and inviting — ripe blackcurrant fruit with the characteristic slight vegetal note of blackcurrant buds that signals authenticity and quality. On the palate, the liqueur is lush and concentrated, with intense dark berry fruit, natural sweetness, and a long, fruit-forward finish that lingers beautifully.

Made from Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants — Burgundy's most prized variety — by one of France's most celebrated liqueur houses since 1885.

• Producer: Giffard, Loire Valley / Burgundy, France
• Style: Premium Blackcurrant Liqueur (Crème de Cassis)
• Base Fruit: Noir de Bourgogne Blackcurrants
• Origin: Burgundy, France
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe blackcurrant, blackcurrant bud, dark berry, lush sweetness, long fruity finish
• Best Used In: Kir Royale (with Champagne or Crémant), Kir (with white Burgundy), cocktails, dessert sauces, over ice cream

France's most celebrated blackcurrant liqueur — Giffard Cassis Noir de Bourgogne is the benchmark for what a premium crème de cassis can be.

Winemaker Description

The latest addition to the range of fine ports from Warres, Otima is an aged 10 year old tawny especially suitable for those with a preference for the lighter style of Port. Its delicate palate challenges the traditional perception of Port as a dark and full-bodied after-dinner drink.

Otima is a Premium Quality Port from a renowned Port house, and brings a lighter, more contemporary style to reflect today's lifestyle - a contemporary, quality drink, versatile enough to be enjoyed anytime. 

Expert Reviews

93 Points Robert Parker | The non-vintage Otima 10-Year Old Tawny Port reveals a medium ruby/amber/garnet color, loads of kirsch and cedar intermixed with a touch of brown sugar in the nose, rich, full-bodied flavors, a burgeoning complexity and big aromatics. This is a full-bodied, silky smooth Tawny Port that should age easily for 8-10+ years.

91 Points Wine & Spirits | Light amber-tawny in color, this wine is delicately balanced between freshness and age. There’s brisk, tart peach flavor along with more mature tones of pale berries and woodsy mushrooms. Hints of tobacco smoke add to the wine’s elegance. 

91 Points Wine Spectator | Racy and fresh, with detailed green fig, dried cherry, incense and hazelnut notes. Offers a long, focused finish. Drink now.

Producer Description 

Experience the unique flavor of Carpano Botanic Bitter, a masterpiece crafted by Carpano, a brand celebrated for its near 240-year tradition in creating premium vermouths with Italian finesse. This premium bitter is not just a drink but a continuation of Carpano’s esteemed legacy, a reflection of an enduring commitment to unparalleled quality and exquisite flavor.

A vibrant symphony of citrus and herbal notes graces the palate, a harmonious blend rooted in centuries-old craftsmanship yet tailored for the contemporary connoisseur. This versatility is the hallmark of Carpano Botanic Bitter, elevating classic cocktails with its rich, layered flavors. 

Bitter Rosso Liqueur | Torreglia, Veneto / Italy
Size: 750ml  |  ABV: 25% (50 Proof)  

Luxardo has been crafting exceptional Italian liqueurs since 1821, when Girolamo Luxardo founded the distillery in Zara (now Zadar, Croatia) before relocating to Torreglia in the Veneto after World War II. The family’s commitment to traditional recipes and botanical craftsmanship has made them one of the most respected names in the world of Italian spirits — best known for their iconic Maraschino, but equally masterful across their full range.

Bitter Rosso is Luxardo’s answer to the classic Italian amaro aperitivo — a beautifully balanced infusion of sweet and bitter oranges, rhubarb, mint, marjoram, and thyme. Deep ruby-red in the glass, it delivers a complex interplay of citrus peel, herbal bitterness, and a gentle sweetness that makes it endlessly versatile. Sip it neat over ice, use it to build a Negroni or Spritz, or explore it as a sophisticated substitute wherever an Italian bitter is called for.

“A pleasant aperitif obtained from the infusion of several fruits and herbs such as sweet oranges, bitter oranges, rhubarb, mint, marjoram and thyme.”
— Luxardo

Botanicals: Sweet orange, bitter orange, rhubarb, mint, marjoram, thyme
Serve: Neat over ice, in a Negroni, Spritz, or Americano.

Cappelletti · Amaro Alta Verde · Trentino-Alto Adige · Italy

Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti was founded in 1909 in the historic Piazza Fiera in the center of Trento — a firm rooted from the very beginning in the tradition of herbs, roots, and flowers of the Alpine foothills. Today, four generations later, Luigi and Maddalena Cappelletti continue all production in-house from their home in Aldeno, 20 km south of Trento, surrounded by vineyards and apple orchards. Alta Verde is their traditional wormwood amaro: a style that was once common throughout the Adriatic but has become increasingly rare over the last half century. This is the real thing — uncompromising, botanical, and built for those who take their bitters seriously.

The principal ingredient is assenzio — a variety of wormwood — framed and lightened by a complementary blend of alpine herbs, citrus, and spice. The result is a deeply bitter, aromatic amaro with a drying finish and genuine complexity. Best enjoyed with citrus and tonic or soda, over ice with a big squeeze of lemon, or in cocktails where Alta Verde adds depth and a drying effect to balance sweeter drinks.

• Producer: Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti (Luigi & Maddalena Cappelletti), Aldeno, Trentino, Italy
• Founded: 1909 — fourth generation family production
• Style: Traditional wormwood amaro (Adriatic style)
• Principal Botanical: Assenzio (wormwood)
• Additional Botanicals: Alpine herbs, citrus, spice
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Deep wormwood bitterness, alpine herbs, citrus, spice, long drying finish
• Serve: Over ice with lemon & tonic/soda · Neat over ice with a squeeze of lemon · Cocktails (adds depth and dryness)

Trentino-Alto Adige — a true and traditional wormwood amaro from one of Italy’s oldest herbal liqueur families. Rare, uncompromising, and built for the serious amaro drinker.

Amante 1530 · Aperitivo Amaro · 700ml

Amante 1530 pairs Italian citrus with ginger and honeysuckle for a bright, aromatic opening. Its distinctive orange color brings a sunset glow to the glass.

Lean on entry, the palate unfolds with bitter citrus, zest, and pith, lifted by mouthwatering acidity. A touch of underlying sweetness balances the bitterness and keeps each sip inviting.

At a Glance

• Brand: Amante 1530
• Style: Aperitivo Amaro
• Flavor Notes: Citrus, ginger, honeysuckle, zest, and pith
• Palate: Medium-bodied, with bright acidity and balancing sweetness
• Size: 700ml

A vivid, bittersweet aperitivo with a bright citrus edge and a warmly colored pour.

Producer Description 

Le Chamois genepi embodies the traditional liqueur, made by macerating artemisia mutellina flowers picked on the mountain in mid-summer and then distilling the artisanal way in our fabulous copper still. It becomes this strong aromatic mountain liqueur, the emblem of Savoie and its famous terroir, which you'll enjoy drinking by the fire after a day of skiing. Authentic and timeless, this 100% Alpine genepi should be an essential part of an evening with friends!

Memo Summary Notes

Dolin Génépy le Chamois (often called "Génépy des Alpes") is a legendary herbal liqueur from the Savoie region of the French Alps. For centuries, it was a local secret—a medicinal tonic for mountaineers—before Dolin began exporting it more widely.

In today's spirits market, it has gained fame as the go-to, affordable alternative to Green Chartreuse.

Producer Description 

Slane Irish Whiskey Triple Casked Blend is a smooth and robust blended whiskey that delivers complexity in every sip. This Irish Whiskey liquor brings grain and malt whiskeys together through the distinctive flavors of three casks. With notes of vanilla, banana, butterscotch, dried stone fruits, subtle baking spice, and a lingering finish of caramelized wood sugar, each sip takes you on a sensory journey that allows you to uncover the subtle layers of this whiskey’s complex character. 

A smooth and robust blended whiskey that delivers complexity in every sip Features notes of vanilla, banana, butterscotch, dried stone fruits and subtle baking spice.

Jameson Orange — Irish Whiskey with Natural Orange Flavors 1L

Jameson is the world's best-selling Irish whiskey, and Jameson Orange is its most vibrant and approachable expression. Triple-distilled at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork and blended with natural orange flavoring, it delivers the signature smoothness that has made Jameson a global icon — now with a bright, zesty twist. Whether sipped over ice, mixed into a spritz, or paired with ginger ale, Jameson Orange is endlessly versatile and effortlessly delicious.

The nose is fresh and inviting: natural orange zest, a hint of vanilla, and the gentle warmth of Irish grain whiskey. On the palate, it is smooth and subtly sweet — ripe orange, light spice, and a touch of honey lead to a clean, balanced finish. The 1L format makes it the perfect bottle for entertaining or stocking the home bar.

• Producer: Irish Distillers, Midleton Distillery, County Cork, Ireland
• Style: Flavored Irish Whiskey
• Base: Triple-distilled Jameson Irish Whiskey
• Flavoring: Natural orange flavors
• Size: 1L
• Tasting Notes: Orange zest, vanilla, honey, light spice, smooth and balanced finish
• Best Served: Over ice, with ginger ale, in an Orange Spritz, or as a shot
• Best Paired With: Dark chocolate, orange desserts, charcuterie, casual entertaining

The world's smoothest Irish whiskey meets the brightness of natural orange — Jameson Orange is the ultimate crowd-pleaser in a 1L bottle.

Producer Description 

With a fiery flavor that works perfectly in any bloody Mary, Absolut Peppar adds zest and zing to countless vodka cocktails. Enjoy the burn!

Absolut Peppar is aromatic, complex and spicy. The pepper flavor is a combination of the spicy components in the capsicum pepper family and the fresh green jalapeno pepper.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 89 Points | The piquant, intense opening bouquet offers prickly darts of black pepper and hot red chili pepper. Palate entry is mildly hot and spicy, giving off deep tastes of dried red chili pepper; at midpalate, there's a brief respite but at the finish the chili pepper heat returns, most pleasantly.                

Absolut Lime Vodka — Åhus, Sweden | 1 Liter

Absolut is one of the world’s most iconic vodka brands, distilled continuously in Åhus, Sweden since 1879 using a single-source philosophy — all the winter wheat and water used in production comes from the same village. Absolut Lime is crafted from the same base of ultra-pure Swedish vodka, flavored exclusively with all-natural lime essence with no added sugars. The result is a clean, bright, and genuinely zesty spirit that mixes effortlessly and brings real citrus character to any cocktail. Kosher certified and presented in the 1-liter format, it’s the bartender’s go-to for lime-forward drinks.

The nose is fresh and vibrant: natural lime zest, a whisper of lime blossom, and the clean, neutral backbone of Absolut’s famous wheat vodka. On the palate, the flavor is crisp and tangy with a lively citrus bite — bright, not sweet — and a clean, refreshing finish that disappears without heaviness. It mixes beautifully into Moscow Mules, Lime Drops, Gimlets, and any citrus cocktail where you want real lime character without reaching for the fruit.

“Made with all-natural lime flavors, delivering the perfect balance of tangy and sweet without any added sugars.” — Absolut

• Producer: Absolut, Åhus, Sweden (est. 1879)
• Style: Lime-Flavored Vodka
• Base: Swedish winter wheat, single-source water
• Flavor: All-natural lime essence — no added sugars
• Certification: Kosher
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 1 Liter
• Best Used In: Moscow Mule, Lime Drop, Gimlet, Vodka Soda with lime, Margarita twist, Citrus Martini

Sweden’s most iconic vodka in its most refreshing expression — Absolut Lime delivers natural citrus character, no added sugar, and effortless mixability in the 1-liter format built for the home bar.

Absolut Grapefruit Vodka — Åhus, Sweden | 1 Liter

Absolut has been distilling in the small town of Åhus, Sweden since 1879, using a single-source philosophy — all the winter wheat and water in every bottle comes from the same village. Absolut Grapefruit is part of their celebrated citrus range, flavored with all-natural grapefruit essence and crafted with no added sugars. Presented in Absolut’s iconic frosted bottle, it delivers a genuinely fresh, vibrant grapefruit character that mixes beautifully across a wide range of cocktails — from Palomas to Greyhounds to simple grapefruit sodas.

The nose is bright and fruity: fresh pink grapefruit, yuzu, and citrus zest, with the clean, neutral backbone of Absolut’s Swedish wheat vodka underneath. On the palate, the flavor is crisp and dry-yet-fruity — pure citrus without sweetness — with a brisk lemon zest and grapefruit finish that is refreshing and endlessly mixable. It is the citrus vodka that actually tastes like grapefruit.

“Fruity aromas of pink grapefruit, yuzu, and citrus with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a warming, brisk lemon zest and grapefruit finish. A very mixable vodka with pure citrus flavors.”

• Producer: Absolut, Åhus, Sweden (est. 1879)
• Style: Grapefruit-Flavored Vodka
• Base: Swedish winter wheat, single-source water
• Flavor: All-natural grapefruit essence — no added sugars
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 1 Liter
• Best Used In: Paloma, Greyhound, Grapefruit Mule, Vodka Soda with grapefruit, Sea Breeze, Citrus Spritz

Sweden’s most iconic vodka in its most vibrant citrus expression — Absolut Grapefruit delivers natural pink grapefruit character, no added sugar, and effortless mixability in the 1-liter format.

Producer Description 

Everyone knows that passion fruit is the best fruit, right? And, if you disagree, your taste is suspect. Inherently sweet, sour, and tropically exotic on the nose, this new realease from Giffard is already establishing itself as a favorite in the world of Tiki.

For those who prefer a boozy stirred cocktail, Giffard’s Fruit de Passion is the perfect compliment and counterpoint for dark, spiritous sippers.

Producer Description 

100% malted rye. Full rye body. The roughness of most ryes is here tamed by the small cognac potstill. Fabulous. 

Winemaker Description 

This traditional grappa has a clear, intense golden yellow to amber color. The nose is delicate and complex, with hints of bread, orange peel, wild flowers, elderberry, vanilla, plum, dried fruits, raisins and amaretto. 

The taste is smooth, rich, velvety, tannic and harmonious, exploding at the back of the mouth with authoritative aromas and long-lasting persistence, leaving notes of vanilla, almond, cocoa, tobacco, licorice and walnut bread. 

Producer Description 

This traditional grappa has a bright, crystal clear color. The aroma is aromatic, intense, enveloping the nose with fine, fresh fragrant and delicate floral notes of breir rose petals, orange blossoms, lily of the valley, elderberry, sage, citrus fruit and typical Moscato scents.

The fruit comes through on the smooth, well-rounded palate, with apple and pineapple dominant. There are background notes of bread crust. 

Producer Description

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Vodka Sausage Tree is crafted at The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland. Distilled from a blend of botanicals including the exotic Sausage Tree fruit (Kigelia africana), this vodka delivers a uniquely smooth and subtly fruity character. Slow-distilled in small batches with pure Irish water, it reflects the curiosity and craftsmanship that defines The Shed Distillery.

Enjoy neat, over ice, or as the foundation of a premium cocktail.

Producer Description 

Goldschläger is a Swiss cinnamon schnapps (43.5% alcohol by volume or 87 proof; originally it was 53.5% alcohol or 107 proof), a liqueur with very thin, yet visible flakes of gold floating in it. The actual amount of gold has been measured at approximately 13 mg in a 1-Litre bottle of Goldschläger. As of July 2015 this amounts to €0.44 EUR or lower on the international gold market.

Most vodka begins with grain. Cîroc begins with grapes — a distinction that sets it apart from virtually everything else on the shelf and delivers a smoothness that grain simply cannot replicate. Crafted in the Gaillac and Cognac regions of southern France, Cîroc sources fine French grapes and subjects them to five distillations, the final one in a tailor-made copper pot still — a technique borrowed from the world of Cognac and applied here with singular precision.

The result is an ultra-premium vodka of unmistakable character: lusciously smooth, with a clean and refined texture and delicate citrus aromatics that lift the nose without overwhelming it. Lightly sweet on the palate, it finishes with an elegance that justifies both the process and the provenance.

Snap Frost is the original expression — the one that built the reputation. At 80 proof, it is calibrated for versatility: exceptional neat or on the rocks, and a natural foundation for elevated cocktails that deserve a vodka worth tasting.

• Producer: Cîroc
• Base: Fine French Grapes
• Distillation: Five times, finished in copper pot still
• Origin: France (Gaillac & Cognac regions)
• Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
• Format: 750ml

Serving Suggestions: Exceptional neat, on the rocks, or in a classic Vodka Martini, Cosmopolitan, or Vodka Soda. Pairs well with light appetizers, smoked salmon, or caviar.

Producer Description 

Ground tiger nuts and melon seeds, then flavored with almonds, milk, cinnamon, and sugar.

Winemaker Description 

Made from Moscato d'Asti pomace. Transparent and clear in color; aromatic and distinctively delightful aroma. Intense yet smooth and aromatic flavor. 

Water white in color with aromas of white peach and apple blossoms. Smooth and clean on the palate with warm flavors of stone fruit and freshly cut grass.

Producer Description 

Ouzo 12 is an iconic Greek spirit celebrated for its smooth, aromatic blend of anise and herbs. Distilled from the finest ingredients and aged in traditional copper stills, it delivers a crisp, velvety texture with notes of spice and licorice.

Perfect neat, over ice, or with water, Ouzo 12 captures the authentic taste of Greece in every sip. 

In Turkey, rakı is not simply a spirit — it is a ritual. It is poured at the table, diluted with water until it turns a milky white (earning its nickname, aslan sütü, “lion’s milk”), and shared slowly over food and conversation that can last for hours. Few spirits in the world are so inseparable from the culture that produced them, and Yeni Rakı — meaning “New Rakı,” a name adopted in the post-war era to mark a new chapter for Türkiye — has been at the center of that tradition for over five centuries.

First referenced in literature as early as 1510, rakı was distilled throughout the Ottoman Empire from grapes, raisins, and aniseed. Yeni Rakı preserves that lineage with precision: a double-distilled spirit of layered complexity, built through a highly crafted process in which flavor and texture develop gradually with each distillation. The anise is bold and aromatic but never harsh — rounded by the distilled grape base into something warm, dramatic, and deeply satisfying.

At 90 proof (45% ABV), it carries real presence — best experienced as the Turks do: alongside meze, grilled fish, or lamb, with good company and no particular hurry.

• Producer: Yeni Rakı
• Base: Grapes, raisins & aniseed
• Origin: Türkiye
• Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
• Format: 700ml

Serving Suggestions: Add chilled water to taste — the spirit will turn white. Serve alongside meze, grilled fish, lamb kebab, or white cheese. Do not rush.

Before gin as we know it existed, there was Genever — and before almost anyone else, there was Bols. Founded in Amsterdam in 1575, Lucas Bols established what is widely considered the world’s oldest distilled spirits brand. Genever is the Dutch ancestor of modern gin: a malt wine base (a blend of rye, wheat, and corn distillate) softened and flavored with juniper and a proprietary bouquet of botanicals, then rested to integrate. The result is a spirit of genuine complexity — more textured and rounded than London Dry gin, with a warmth and depth that makes it uniquely versatile behind the bar.

Bols Genever is crafted to the original Amsterdam recipe, using a malt wine base that gives it a subtly grainy, malty character beneath the juniper and botanical aromatics. The nose is herbal and fragrant — juniper, angelica, and a whisper of spice. The palate is smooth and round, with malt sweetness, gentle botanicals, and a soft, lingering finish. It drinks beautifully neat or on the rocks, but truly shines in classic cocktails: the original John Collins, a Tom Collins predecessor, the Martinez, or a simple Genever & tonic. This is the spirit that taught the world to drink gin.

92 points — Wine Enthusiast | 90 points — Wine Spectator | 90 points — Wine Advocate

• Producer: Lucas Bols, Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Founded: 1575 — world’s oldest distilled spirits brand
• Style: Genever (Dutch Gin), Jonge style
• Base: Malt wine (rye, wheat, corn) with juniper and botanicals
• Origin: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Juniper, angelica, malt sweetness, herbal botanicals, soft spice, smooth lingering finish
• Serve: Neat, on the rocks, Genever & tonic, Martinez, John Collins, Negroni variation

The original spirit of Amsterdam, since 1575 — Bols Genever is where the cocktail age began.