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Producer Description 

Created in partnership with Nick Offerman, Lagavulin Offerman Edition 11 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a woody and peaty, fruity and spicy offering. The woody, peaty notes lead from the front, gently tingling the tongue in a cha-cha before fading to reveal a veritable waltz of sweet berry and orchard fruit notes. Aged in a mix of refilled and rejuvenated American Oak barrels, this whisky demands to be served in a traditional whisky glass, neat or with a little water.

Carrying on a 200-year-old tradition of distilling excellence, the Lagavulin distillery is said to be one of the oldest distilleries on Islay. Founded in 1816 by farmer John Johnston and later led by Peter Mackie in 1890, the name Lagavulin was to become the last word on the delicacy of Islay malts. Miles and miles of peat bog in the west of the island provide the raw material which imbues the barley with their iconic smoky flavor, and the rich peaty water from the tranquil Lochan Sholum in the hills above the distillery makes the flavors so unique. It takes time, but patience is their finest virtue and rushing good whisky is just not how they take care of things in Islay. 

Producer Description 

On the nose, this whiskey offers notes of over-ripe cherry, sweet apples, raisins, almonds, leather and fresh-cut hay. On the palate, it shows honey, cherries, blackcurrant and fig, with a nutty brine and walnut characteristics. Buttery caramel, whipped creme, brown sugar and smoked cayenne come through on the finish.

Expert Review

The Whisky Advocate writes 90 Points | Finished in 500-liter oloroso sherry casks, this is one for the sherry lovers, with sugared almond, fig, milk chocolate, and candied fruit notes on the nose. The palate is rich, with milk chocolate Toblerone, grape soda, raspberry coulis, candied ginger, almonds, Fig Newtons, and drying oak. It finishes sweet and silky, with a hint of tobacco, vanilla, and delicate dried fruit.

Producer Description 

Created with roasted black malt, roasted to the extreme, this spirit is all about what happens up front – centre stage. The malt is what defines its distinctive profile. Described as tasting like ‘biting on a spiky ball’, Ardcore is a dram that wears its heart on its sleeve… its black heart! 

Christian Drouin Calvados Coeur de Lion Sélection — Pays d’Auge, Normandy | 375ml

In the heart of Normandy’s Pays d’Auge — the most prestigious appellation within Calvados — the Drouin family has been distilling apple and pear spirits for generations. Christian Drouin is one of the region’s most respected names, celebrated for Calvados of exceptional finesse and authenticity, crafted from hand-selected fruit grown in the estate’s own orchards. The Coeur de Lion Sélection is the entry point into the Drouin range and a beautifully balanced introduction to the world of Calvados: the sharp freshness of perry pears combined with the smoothness of cider apples, distilled in a column still and aged in old, lightly used casks that preserve the subtle balance of fresh fruit without imposing heavy wood character. The 375ml format is the ideal size for gifting, exploring, or keeping on the bar. 

The nose is inviting and fragrant: fresh apple, ripe pear, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is smooth and beautifully balanced, with crisp perry pear and ripe cider apple framed by a clean, fresh, gently warming finish. Approachable, versatile, and genuinely delicious — equally at home as an aperitif long drink, a cocktail base, or a culinary ingredient.

• Producer: Christian Drouin, Coudray-Rabut, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
• Expression: Coeur de Lion Sélection
• Style: Calvados AOC — apple & perry pear, column still, old cask aging
• Size: 375ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh apple, ripe pear, floral notes, smooth, clean warming finish
• Best Served: Long drink over ice with tonic; aperitif; cocktails; gourmet cooking (tarte tatin, cream sauces, pork dishes)

A Pays d’Auge Calvados of rare freshness and balance — Christian Drouin Coeur de Lion is the benchmark for what approachable Normandy Calvados can be.

Vago Espadín by Emigdio Jarquín — El Nanche, Miahuatlán

Produced in the remote and fertile Miahuatlán valley — 2.5 hours south of Oaxaca City at 4,970 ft elevation — this is one of the most decorated mezcals ever made. Maestro Emigdio Jarquín's Espadín is a benchmark expression: saline, mineral-driven, and deeply concentrated with agave character balanced by elegant smokiness.

• Agave: 100% Espadín
• Producer: Emigdio Jarquín
• Village: El Nanche, Miahuatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
• Elevation: 4,970 ft
• Proof: 102.6 (51.3% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

Awarded Double Gold & Best Mezcal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Best Mezcal in the World at the 2020 World Tequila & Mezcal Awards. A must-have for any serious mezcal collection.

Producer Description 

There’s an entire botanical universe of aroma happening here including sassafras, root beer, sage, rosemary, basil, parsley, white pepper. Taste-wise, the attributes appreciated in the bouquet are all present and accounted for the flavor, which is crisp, incredibly bitter, yet stunning in its earthy, woodsy elegance.

Expert Review

Forbes Magazine: This is an exceptionally smooth Cognac. Matured for four years. On the nose, it offers up rich floral aromas of violet, jasmine, roses, white flowers and peonies, along with intense fruity notes of sweet caramel apples, honey and both fresh and dried fruit, especially prune, peach and apricot, along with Sauterne like notes of golden raisin and fig, as well as some passion fruit and a touch of vanilla. There is also an earthy, black tea like quality in the background, and a hint of waxiness.

Recently, Camus, the largest of the family owned Cognac producers, released a new addition to its core range of Cognacs—labeled Intensely Aromatic. The Cognacs were the culmination of a two-decade long effort to craft Cognacs that are notably more aromatic and flavorful than the norm.

Camus’ Cognacs have always had a reputation for being particularly aromatic. To further enhance that character Camus developed a proprietary distillation protocol, which it calls “Intensity,” that measurably increases the concentration of terpenes and esters in their Cognac, producing what the company describes as an “instant of intensity.”

Terpenes are a large and diverse class of organic compounds, produced by a variety of plants. They are closely associated with floral aromas. Esters are chemicals produced by the interaction of alcohols and fatty acids, and are closely associated with fruity aromas.

In crafting Intensely Aromatic, the firm utilized older casks made from lightly toasted, fine grained oak. The age and toasting of the casks minimized the aroma and flavor components that were contributed by the cask wood and further enhanced the prominence of fruit and floral aromas.

Producer Description 

A smoke-kissed silver tequila made with​​ 100% Weber Blue Agave features a lingering smoky and smooth taste, natural sweetness balanced with notes of spices, black pepper, and cooked agave.

Roasted in small batches and crushed through a 100% tahona wheel distillation process, Patrón Ahumado Silver is the go-to spirit for toasting on special occasions. Discover the fine taste of cooked agave and natural sweetness.

Producer Description 

Wild Common tequila blanco is a bright and clean tequila packed with flavors of agave sweetness laced with anise, citrus and minerals. It is produced from 100% blue weber agave and verified additive-free. This tequila is produced in the Jalisco Valley region by Master Distiller Salvador Rosales Trejo - aka “Chava” by friends and family. Complex in its profile, it highlights traditional production methods.
Master Distiller

Salvador Rosales Trejo‚ “Chava”

Roasted

72 hours in Small 12-16 Ton Brick Ovens

Extraction

Traditional Stone Tahona & Roller Mill

Fermentation

Natural, with Agave Fibers

Distillation

2X in Small Stainless and Copper Pot Stills 

Hendrick’s Flora Adora Gin — Girvan, Scotland | Limited Release

Hendrick’s Flora Adora is the most floral expression to ever emerge from the legendary Girvan distillery — and one of the most captivating limited releases in the Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities series. Crafted by Maste Distiller Lesley Gracie, this gin takes the iconic Hendrick’s DNA — cucumber, rose, and a precise juniper-coriander backbone — and elevates it with an extraordinary bouquet of enchanting blooms and lush green botanicals. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

The nose is immediately arresting: a garden in full bloom, with layers of fresh florals, sweet herbs, and a whisper of green freshness that is unmistakably Hendrick’s in character. On the palate, the juniper and coriander backbone is beautifully lengthened by lush, wonderfully sweet floral notes that create a gin of rare balance and elegance. The finish is long, aromatic, and deeply satisfying — perfect over ice with a slice of cucumber, or as the heart of a floral gin & tonic.

• Producer: William Grant & Sons, Girvan Distillery, Ayrshire, Scotland
• Expression: Flora Adora — Cabinet of Curiosities Limited Release
• Style: Floral Scottish Gin
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Enchanting florals, fresh herbs, cucumber, juniper, coriander, sweet green botanicals
• Best Served: Over ice with tonic and a cucumber slice; floral gin & tonic; Hendrick’s Martini

A limited-release gin from Scotland’s most curious distillery — Flora Adora is Hendrick’s at its most beautifully, extravagantly floral.

Producer Description 

The team at Michter's conducts their distilling by the tried and true Kentucky practices, while experimenting for the purpose of making the greatest American whiskeys. The Michter's team conducted years of research on different barrel finishes for their rye whiskey, and have proudly produced the Michter's US-1 Limited Release Toasted Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey.

To produce this Toasted Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey, they took their US-1 Kentucky Straight Rye at barrel strength and aged it longer in a second custom barrel. The second barrel is assembled from 24 month air dried wood, and toasted to Michter's specification.

The deep reddish brown color leads to scents of spicy rye and cooking brown sugar. The initial flavors of rye and dark brown sugar gives way to the subtle hints of oak and dark baking spices. There is a silky finish that ends with more rye and orange peels. Producer Notes.

Producer Description 

PATRÓN EL ALTO is passionately handcrafted from the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave grown in the highest parts of Jalisco, Mexico—which yields the sweetest agaves—for an incredibly smooth taste.

Producer Description 

Aged twice as long as its flagship bourbon and bottled at 100 proof, Knob Creek 18 Year Old offers a complex, yet balanced, liquid due to its mature age. Extensive aging in Kentucky rackhouses give this bourbon its rich copper color and unique flavor profile, delivering notes of caramelized oak and sweet vanilla with a warm finish; further demonstrating how great things take time and patience - yielding remarkable results.

Color: Rich copper tones with auburn hues

 Aroma: Brown sugar and aged oak, with notes of char and caramel

 Taste: Full-bodied with notes of caramelized oak and hints of sweet vanilla and baking spices

 Finish: Warm finished with spice and slight floral and fruit notes

Producer Description 

Flor De Cana 130th Anniversary Rum - Flor De Cana 130th Anniversary Rum is produced in celebration of its 130th anniversary. Aged for no less than 20 years, the rum delivers notes of toasted hazelnut, dark chocolate, caramel, toasted black pepper, pineapple, baked banana with brown sugar, vanilla, mango bark and treacle. A full bodied and slightly drying rum. This rum is fair trade certified and carbon neutral.

Producer Description 

Our first single varietal made from 100% Titania blackcurrants hand harvested in the Hudson Valley, NY. A profile once compelling and confusing, intensely savory not always what you expect. Adjust your reality. Enjoy neat or in cocktails. 

Producer Description 

Roe & Co is a new premium Blended Irish Whiskey, named in honour of George Roe, a true pioneer of Irish Whiskey.

Refined, elegant, and with remarkable depth, a masterful blend of rich malt whiskey and the smoothest of grain whiskey aged in bourbon casks.

Winemaker Description 

This Vermouth uses a mixture of 26 aromatic herbs such as marjoram leaves, gentian roots, orange zest and others, which all together compose our family recipe. We then add a blend of different Pio Cesare white wines, including our Moscato d’Asti. After a 15-day maceration, the Vermouth obtained is aged in oak barrels for at least 4 months. The Recipe is finally completed with the addition of caramel, which gives our Vermouth its light color, and its distinctive aroma and taste. In order to better appreciate our Pio Cesare Vermouth, we recommend drinking it in the old “piemontese style”, sipping it with no ice, but just a little slice of lemon zest.

Expert Review

Robert Parker 90+ Points | The NV Vermouth di Torino is based on Chardonnay but is infused and aromatized with cloves, cinnamon, quinine, citrus peel, ginger, nutmeg, marjoram and other secret ingredients that were written down on a piece of paper in 1952 and kept under lock and key ever since. The folks at Pio Cesare did well to bring this traditional recipe for Vermouth back into circulation. This is an ideal aperitivo drink that can be served on ice with a slice of lemon. It opens to a bright orange-gold color and offers a complicated bouquet that recalls the many aromatic ingredients used in the infusion. The fishing is sweet, but not excessively so.

Cachaça 51 — Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil (1.0L)

Cachaça is Brazil's national spirit and one of the world's great distilling traditions — produced since 1543, when the process was first developed near the port of Santos, São Paulo, making it one of the oldest distilled spirits in the Americas. Unlike rum, which is distilled from molasses, cachaça is distilled directly from the fresh juice of unrefined sugarcane — called garapa — preserving the raw, vibrant character of the cane itself. Cachaça 51 is produced in Pirassununga, São Paulo, in the heart of Brazil's sugarcane plantation country, from top-quality cane varieties selected for their freshness and flavor. It is Brazil's leading cachaça brand and, as of 2013, the second best-selling distilled spirit in the world — sold from corner markets in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to the farthest reaches of the Amazon. The 'Cool Spirit' of Brazil, Cachaça 51 is the essential base of the world-famous Caipirinha cocktail and the definitive introduction to Brazil's most beloved spirit.

Unaged and crystal clear, Cachaça 51 is fresh, clean, and vibrant — the unmistakable scent of sugarcane on the nose, with a lively, slightly sweet character on the palate and a clean, crisp finish. Versatile and approachable, it is equally at home in a classic Caipirinha, mixed with fruit juices, or sipped neat over ice.

"Made from top quality cane varieties in Brazil's plantation heartland. The biggest selling brand of its type in the world — and the essential base for an excellent Caipirinha." — Cachaça 51, Producer

• Producer: Cachaça 51, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
• Style: Unaged White Cachaça
• Base: Fresh fermented sugarcane juice (garapa)
• Origin: Brazilian cachaça tradition since 1543
• ABV: 40% (80 proof)
• Size: 1.0L
• Tasting Notes: Fresh sugarcane, lively, slightly sweet, clean and crisp finish
• Best Served: In cocktails or over ice
• Cocktail Pairings: Caipirinha (fresh lime, sugar, ice), Caipiroska riff, tropical fruit cocktails, batidas

Brazil's national spirit in a generous 1.0L — Cachaça 51 is the world's Caipirinha in a bottle.

Producer Description 

Vibrant, tangy Bitters made from organic Arneis grapes in Italy. A litre bottle to boot.

Thirteen herbs and spices have gone into Dave Fletcher's wonderful Acobia Bitter Vino, which is two more than the Colonel managed for KFC's secret recipe.

Certified organic Arneis was the base for the alcohol into which the herbs were infused. It's full of citrus, cherry cola, and a myriad of other flavours. It has great length and vibrancy, with a full-bodied feel.

Michter’s U.S. 1 Unblended American Whiskey — Louisville, Kentucky | 41.7% ABV

Michter’s U.S. 1 Unblended American Whiskey is one of the most distinctive and misunderstood bottles in American whiskey — and one of the most rewarding. Unlike Bourbon, which by law must be aged in new, charred American oak, Michter’s Unblended American is aged in used, whiskey-soaked barrels, producing a spirit that sits in its own category: richer, more spirit-forward, and free from the constraints of any legal definition. Crucially, it never contains grain neutral spirits — hence the “unblended” distinction that sets it apart from blended American whiskeys. In late 2013, Master Distiller Willie Pratt re-released the U.S. 1 after a nearly three-year absence, declaring it “just right” and “the best it’s ever been.”

The nose is warm and generous: caramel popcorn, butterscotch, and dried fruits with a gentle lift of cinnamon and nutmeg spice. On the palate, it is smooth and approachable — the used-barrel aging delivering a rounder, more mellow character than a typical Bourbon, with a long, warming finish that rewards slow sipping. A whiskey that defies easy categorization and rewards the curious drinker.

“Just right — the best it’s ever been.” — Willie Pratt, Master Distiller, Michter’s Distillery

• Producer: Michter’s Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
• Style: Unblended American Whiskey — not legally a Bourbon
• Aging: Used, whiskey-soaked oak barrels (not new oak)
• No grain neutral spirits — “unblended” by definition
• ABV: 41.7% (83.4 Proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Caramel popcorn, butterscotch, dried fruits, cinnamon, nutmeg, smooth and warming finish
• Best Served: Neat or on the rocks — or in an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour
• Food Pairings: Smoked brisket, pecan pie, aged cheddar, dark chocolate, roasted nuts

Smooth, distinctive, and impossible to categorize — Michter’s U.S. 1 Unblended American Whiskey is the benchmark for what American whiskey can be outside the rules.

From the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, Netherlands — a family-owned house with over 300 years of distilling heritage — Ketel One Citroen is a masterclass in flavored vodka done right. Crafted by infusing Ketel One’s signature wheat vodka with real lemon essence, it delivers a refreshingly natural citrus character without any artificial sweetness or syrupy weight.

The nose opens with a bright, sweet lemon zest fragrance. On the palate, hints of freshly cut lemon and delicate honey sweetness shine through, with a silky, smooth texture. The finish is long and lingering, with a gentle honey and lemony custard fade.

Cocktail Suggestions: Ketel One Citroen Martini, Lemon Drop, Vodka Collins, or simply on the rocks with a twist of lemon.

Spirit: Flavored Vodka (Citrus)
Producer: Ketel One / Nolet Distillery
Region: Schiedam, Netherlands
ABV: 35%
Bottle Size: 1.0L

Crop Harvest Earth Artisanal Vodka — Princeton, Minnesota, USA

Crop Harvest Earth is an American artisanal spirits brand built on a simple but powerful idea: that the best vodka starts with the best ingredients, grown responsibly from the earth. Crop Organic Artisanal Vodka is distilled from certified organic grain and bottled in Princeton, Minnesota — a sustainably made spirit crafted with the same commitment to quality and provenance that defines the entire Crop lineup. Where most mass-market vodkas prioritize neutrality above all else, Crop Artisanal is designed to be light, clean, and smooth while retaining a genuine character of its own: mellow, restrained, and subtly sweet, with a delicate vanilla finish that makes it as compelling sipped neat as it is in cocktails. Earning 91 points from both Wine Enthusiast and the Tasting Panel, it is one of the most consistently acclaimed organic vodkas on the market.

The nose is clean and inviting with a subtle sweetness and a hint of grain. On the palate, it is mellow and restrained with a smooth, silky feel — a sweet flavor with a light vanilla finish that lingers gently. Light, clean, and distilled to perfection. Delicious on its own over ice, or as the foundation of any cocktail.

Wine Enthusiast 91 / Tasting Panel 91 — "Mellow and restrained, with a smooth feel and a sweet flavor with a light vanilla finish. Distilled from certified organic grain and bottled in Princeton, Minnesota."

• Producer: Crop Harvest Earth, Princeton, Minnesota, USA
• Style: Artisanal Vodka
• Base: Certified organic grain
• Farming: Certified Organic, Sustainably Made
• ABV: 40% (80 proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Clean, mellow, subtly sweet, smooth silky texture, light vanilla finish
• Best Served: Neat, over ice, or in cocktails
• Cocktail Pairings: Martini, vodka tonic, Moscow mule, Bloody Mary, espresso martini, vodka soda

Certified organic, sustainably made, and double 91-point rated — Crop Harvest Earth Artisanal Vodka is the clean, smooth choice for the conscious cocktail drinker.

Michter’s U.S.*1 Original Sour Mash Whiskey — Louisville, Kentucky | 750ml

Michter’s Original Sour Mash Whiskey is one of the great American whiskey comeback stories. During the 1970s and 1980s it was the distillery’s single most popular product — then it disappeared from the market in 1989 when the original distillery closed. After 23 years of absence, it made a triumphant return in 2012 as part of the U.S.*1 small-batch line, and whiskey enthusiasts have never looked back. Unlike bourbon or rye, Michter’s Sour Mash occupies its own category: a unique grain selection and the traditional sour mash process — where previously fermented mash acts as a starter for the new fermentation, much like sourdough bread — produce a whiskey of singular character that defies easy classification. The Tasting Panel awarded it 97 points. Wine Enthusiast gave it 93. At under $50, it is one of the most compelling values in American whiskey.

The nose is a showstopper: cherry, toasty vanilla biscuit, and warm burnt sugar. On the palate, a generous stream of flavors unfolds — egg cream, maple syrup, burnt orange peel, cinnamon, gingerbread, ripe peach, and sandalwood — with a long, mellow finish of vanilla, oak, and a faint cherry essence that lingers beautifully. Smooth, buttery, and deeply satisfying.

Tasting Panel 97 — “This uncommon small-batch 86-proof spirit introduces itself with a showstopping perfume of cherry and toasty vanilla biscuit. A stream of flavors ensues, from egg cream to maple syrup, burnt orange peel, and cinnamon.”

Wine Enthusiast 93 — “Resurrected after 23 years, this smooth, buttery American whiskey is worth the wait… a faint cherry essence on the long finish that seems to urge, ‘stir up a few Manhattans already.’”

• Producer: Michter’s Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
• Expression: U.S.*1 Original Sour Mash Whiskey
• Style: American Sour Mash Whiskey — small batch, 86 proof (43% ABV)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Cherry, vanilla biscuit, maple syrup, burnt orange peel, cinnamon, gingerbread, peach, sandalwood
• Best Served: Neat, on the rocks, or in a classic Manhattan or Old Fashioned

A 97-point American Sour Mash at an honest price — Michter’s U.S.*1 is the benchmark for what this uniquely American whiskey style can be.

Blended whiskey, rum and brandy blended with fresh dairy cream make this a holiday favorite. Just add a little cinnamon and ground nutmeg to create a wonderful holiday cocktail. Winemaker Description. 

Producer Description 

A subtle blend of more than 20 French eaux-de-vie : golden amber in color with a refined bouquet of oak and hints of honey, hazelnut, almond and walnut. The taste is smooth, round and well-balanced.

Drinking recommendations: Raynal VSOP can be savored in a snifter glass, neat or on the rocks, yet its strong aromas enable any blend with mixers such as soda, water or fruit juices. Depending on your mood, you can also enjoy a variety of delicious cocktails with Raynal VSOP.

Producer Description 

Taste the character and craft in every drop of Cragganmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Made with malted barley, the combination of sweet floral fragrances and vanilla proceeds into the strong taste of sandalwood and sweet wood smoke for a long, malt-driven finish.

Cragganmore Scotch can count barley and Scotland’s fastest flowing river as two of its natural influences in the creation of its definitive and award-winning medium weight malt. Serve on the rocks in a tumbler or tulip glass to concentrate its flavor. Includes one 80 proof 750 mL bottle of Cragganmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Cragganmore takes its name from the mountain in whose shadow the distillery sits.

This is a whisky with many high peaks and hidden valleys of flavor. Founded by Speyside legend Big John Smith, Cragganmore was created using a pioneering flat-top pot still design to create the sweetest, most complex of malt whiskies. 

Expesrt Review

95 Points Wine Enthusiast | The succulent aroma develops with aeration in the sweet forms of barley, cream, light caramel, and a trace of tropical fruit. Palate entry is round, borderline plump, breakfast-cereal sweet, and honeyed; at midpalate, there's a slightly oily peat smoke. Sweetly concludes with the focus on the malt. Best Buy. Range: 90-95.

Producer Description 

Fresh Oregon and Washington cherries are crushed, fermented, and distilled into clear, delicate Cherry Brandy, also known as Kirschwasser. In German, Kirschwasser translates to “cherry water”, and is an integral ingredient in Swiss fondue.

We use dark, sweet table cherries, giving the spirit a soft aroma of vanilla and almond. 

Producer Description 

Hiram Walker Anisette's sweet licorice flavor comes from carefully selected, imported aniseed. 

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | Bright topaz in the glass, this 12-year-old blend of over 40 whiskies has a pleasant fresh apple and vanilla scent. Polished, versatile and flavorful, look for creamy caramel and vanilla accented by dried orange peel and honeysuckle. - K.N. 

Producer Description 

Johnnie Walker has the luxury of having exclusive access to Scotland's very best whiskies, ranging from the powerful west coast malts all the way to the more subtle east coast flavors. Black Label draws upon all these aromas to create a unique blend with a smooth, deep and 
complex character.

Black Label retains the authenticity of its creator and currently outsells every other deluxe blended Scotch whisky around the globe. That it's stood the test of time is a testament to the pioneering spirit and the skills of the House of Walker. 

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast: 96-100 Points | A blend of original Benedictine and Cognac. Smells assertively of herbs, honey, quinine and baking spices with added aromas of black tea and tobacco. Entry tastes of tea, sage, fennel and a touch of quinine; the Cognac emerges at midpalate, lending a layer of elegance and genuine distillate presence. Finishes like a champion, long, semisweet, intensely herbal, mildly spicy and satiny. 

Producer Description 

B&B Liqueur is comprised of two parts - subtle, spiced Benedictine Liqueur and fine French cognac. It's a balance of flavors in a pour that tastes smooth yet finishes bold. The rich, noble notes of B&B are perfectly enjoyed neat in a snifter, yet are equally appealing in a fine selection of cocktails.

Latour Vincent Saint-Aubin "Cuvée Thomas" 2024 is a fresh, refined and beautifully energetic white Burgundy from Domaine Vincent Latour, the historic Meursault estate run by Vincent Latour and his wife, Cécile. Formerly known as Domaine Latour-Labille, the domaine dates back to 1792 and is known for producing Chardonnay that combines texture and generosity with freshness, tension and precision.

This cuvée comes from a small 0.214-hectare vineyard parcel known as Le Village, planted in 1989. The vineyards of Saint-Aubin generally sit around 100 meters higher in elevation than Meursault, helping to preserve freshness and acidity while contributing to the lively, mineral character that makes the appellation increasingly sought after by Burgundy lovers.

The wine is fermented and aged on the lees in one- and two-year-old demi-muids, allowing it to develop texture and complexity without excessive oak influence. The cuvée is named after Vincent Latour’s son, Thomas, giving this bottling a particularly personal connection to the domaine.

The 2024 Cuvée Thomas is expressive and vibrant, showing aromas of fresh citrus, green and yellow apple, white flowers and subtle stone fruit. The palate is focused and energetic, with bright acidity, a finely textured mid-palate and a distinctly mineral edge.

As the wine opens, delicate notes of lemon zest, pear, white peach and subtle savory spice emerge, while the higher-elevation terroir keeps the wine fresh and lifted. The finish is clean, persistent and precise, with an appealing balance of fruit, texture and tension.

Saint-Aubin has become one of the Côte de Beaune’s most exciting sources of high-quality Chardonnay, offering much of the character and complexity associated with its famous neighbors while often delivering exceptional value. Cuvée Thomas is a particularly elegant example, combining mature vines, careful élevage and the natural freshness of its elevated vineyard site.

Producer: Domaine Vincent Latour
Grape: Chardonnay
Region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Saint-Aubin
Cuvée: Cuvée Thomas
Vineyard: Le Village
Vintage: 2024
Parcel Size: Approximately 0.214 hectare
Vine Age: Planted in 1989
Élevage: Fermented and aged on the lees in one- and two-year-old demi-muids
Bottle Size: 750ml

Pairing: Excellent with grilled fish, scallops, oysters, roast chicken, herb-roasted poultry, creamy seafood dishes, goat cheese, Comté and lighter mushroom preparations.

Château Magnol is one of the Haut-Médoc's most distinguished Cru Bourgeois estates, with a certified classification dating back to 1932. Situated at the southern end of the appellation, close to the city of Bordeaux, the estate benefits from a privileged terroir and the guidance of Hubert de Boüard de Laforest — owner of the legendary Château Angélus — who serves as consulting winemaker. The estate is also certified vegan friendly, reflecting a commitment to both quality and responsible production.

The vineyards are planted on the classic gravelly, clay-limestone soils of the Haut-Médoc, producing a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. This traditional Bordeaux assemblage delivers the structure, depth, and aromatic complexity that define the appellation's finest wines.

In the cellar, de-stalked grapes undergo careful optical sorting before alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures (22–26°C) with gentle daily pump-overs. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in 350-liter French oak barrels, with 30% new oak, imparting refinement and depth while preserving the wine's natural freshness and fruit character.

The 2023 opens with a deep, bright ruby color and an intense yet refined aromatic profile of ripe plums, black currants, and figs, interwoven with elegant notes of vanilla, cinnamon, licorice, and a delicate hint of menthol. On the palate, the wine is broad and expansive with velvety, beautifully ripened tannins, concentrated dark fruit, and well-integrated oak leading to a long, polished finish.

"A solid and structured red with medium body and very fine, compact tannins. Succulent and lively with good focus and length."
— James Suckling, 92 Points. (Vintage 2023). 

"This estate's vineyards at the southern end of the Haut-Médoc region close to the city of Bordeaux has produced a smooth, ripe wine. The spice and licorice aroma lead to black currant flavors and balanced juicy acidity, with touches of the wood aging coming through at the end. Drink from 2028."
— Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points. (Vintage 2023). 

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Region: Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
Vintage: 2023
Élevage: 12 months in 350L French oak barrels; 30% new oak
Bottle Size: 750ml

Pairing: Red meat, game, and ripe cheeses. Try with Pyrénées cheese, black cherry jam, and walnut bread. Best served at 16–18°C (60–64°F).

A beautifully mature Vintage Port from Portugal’s historic Douro Valley, Maynard’s Vintage Port 2007 combines richness, structure and the remarkable complexity that develops through extended bottle aging. Crafted from classic indigenous Douro grape varieties, this full-bodied Port offers depth and concentration while showing the increasingly refined character of a Vintage Port approaching two decades of evolution.

Produced from the highly regarded 2007 harvest, this is a traditional Vintage Port designed to develop primarily in bottle. Its deep color, concentrated fruit and firm structure have gradually softened and integrated with age, revealing greater elegance and complexity.

Region & Style

Country: Portugal
Region: Douro Valley
Appellation: Porto
Wine Type: Fortified Red Wine
Style: Vintage Port
Vintage: 2007
Bottle Size: 750ml
Alcohol: 20% ABV
Winemaker: Álvaro van Zeller

Grape Varieties

Maynard’s Vintage Port 2007 is produced from a traditional blend of classic Douro red grape varieties:

• Touriga Nacional
• Touriga Franca
• Tinta Roriz
• Tinta Barroca
• Tinto Cão

These indigenous varieties form the backbone of many of the Douro’s finest Vintage Ports, contributing intense fruit, aromatic complexity, structure and excellent aging potential.

Winemaking & Aging

The grapes are harvested from the steep vineyard terraces of the Douro when fully ripe. During fermentation, grape spirit is added to stop fermentation while a portion of the grapes’ natural sweetness remains, creating the richness, intensity and balance characteristic of Port.

Vintage Port spends only a relatively short period in wood before bottling and is intended to mature slowly in bottle. Over time, youthful fruit and firm tannins gradually integrate, while the wine develops greater aromatic depth, softer texture and increasingly complex secondary flavors.

Tasting Notes

Maynard’s Vintage Port 2007 displays a deep, concentrated color with a full-bodied and richly structured palate. The aromatic profile is fine and expressive, showing the depth and intensity expected from traditionally produced Vintage Port.

With bottle age, the wine has begun to soften and evolve, developing greater harmony, structural complexity and mature character while retaining the richness and concentration at its core.

The finish is long and composed, making this an excellent choice for lovers of mature, traditionally styled Vintage Port.

Serving & Decanting

Serve at approximately 16°C / 61°F.

Vintage Port naturally develops sediment as it matures in bottle. For best results, stand the bottle upright for approximately 24 hours before opening, allowing the sediment to settle, then decant carefully before serving.

Serve in a generous Port or red-wine glass to allow the wine’s mature aromas and complexity to fully unfold.

Food Pairing

A classic after-dinner wine, Maynard’s Vintage Port 2007 is an excellent companion to Stilton, Gorgonzola and other blue cheeses.

It also pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, chocolate desserts, walnuts, dried fruits and mature cheeses. For a savory pairing, try it with richly flavored dishes such as steak au poivre.

Cellaring

Store horizontally in a cool, dark environment with a stable temperature and minimal vibration. Vintage Port is one of the world’s great long-lived wine styles, and properly stored bottles can continue developing complexity for many years.

Because sediment is a natural result of bottle maturation, mature Vintage Port should be handled gently and decanted before serving.

About Maynard’s

Maynard’s is the flagship Port brand associated with Fernando and Álvaro van Zeller, continuing the van Zeller family’s centuries-old connection to the Port wine trade.

The Maynard’s name honors Walter Maynard, born in 1652, one of the early English merchants associated with shipping Port wine from Portugal to England. Today, the house continues this tradition through a collection of Vintage Ports, aged Tawnies and rare single-harvest Colheitas.

A mature Vintage Port with nearly two decades of development, Maynard’s 2007 offers richness, history and classic Douro character—an excellent bottle for the cellar, a special occasion or a memorable vintage-dated gift.

Maynard’s Vintage Port 2007 750ml