Spirits and Liquors

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Noilly Prat · Rouge Vermouth · Marseillan, Languedoc · France

Since 1813, Noilly Prat has been crafting vermouth in Marseillan — a sun-drenched village on the shores of the Étang de Thau lagoon in the Languedoc, where the Mediterranean climate and sea air are as much a part of the recipe as the botanicals themselves. The world's most storied vermouth house, Noilly Prat pioneered the art of outdoor aging: their base wines spend months in oak barrels under the open sky, exposed to the sun, salt air, and seasonal temperature swings that give Noilly Prat its singular oxidative depth and complexity. Their Rouge is a sweeter, richer expression — a blend of Languedoc wines infused with 20 hand-selected herbs and spices, including bitter orange peel, nutmeg, and gentian — that has been a cornerstone of the French aperitif tradition for over two centuries. At $18.99, it's one of the most versatile and rewarding bottles you can keep behind the bar.

Deep ruby-amber in the glass with an inviting nose of dried cherry, vanilla, warm spice, and a hint of orange zest. On the palate: lush and semi-sweet with flavors of ripe red fruit, caramel, cinnamon, and a pleasantly bitter herbal finish that keeps it from being cloying. Serve chilled over ice as a classic aperitif, use it to build a perfect Manhattan or Negroni, or simply enjoy it as the French do — with a slice of orange and a handful of olives.

• Producer: Noilly Prat (est. 1813)
• Style: Rouge (Sweet Red) Vermouth
• Origin: Marseillan, Languedoc, France
• Base: Languedoc white wines, outdoor oak-aged
• Botanicals: 20 herbs & spices incl. bitter orange peel, nutmeg, gentian
• ABV: 16%
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dried cherry, vanilla, orange zest, warm spice, caramel, bittersweet herbal finish
• Serve: Chilled over ice · Manhattan · Negroni · Americano · Classic aperitif with orange & olives

Two centuries of Mediterranean sun, sea air, and 20 botanicals — the French aperitif tradition in a bottle.

Nordés Atlantic Galician Gin — Galicia, Spain

Nordés is the gin that tastes like the Atlantic coast of Galicia — wild, aromatic, and unmistakably Spanish. Distilled from Albariño grapes and infused with 11 Galician botanicals including lemon verbena, hibiscus, bay leaf, and sage, it is the only gin in the world built on a white wine base from one of Spain's most celebrated wine regions. Wine Enthusiast named it one of the Top 100 Spirits of 2020 and awarded it 92 points.

The nose is fresh and citrusy: lemon verbena, white peach, green herbs, and a whisper of sea salt. With time in the glass, floral notes emerge — hibiscus, grapefruit peel — layered over a herbaceous core of sage and bay leaf. On the palate, it is fruit-forward and spicy, with a subtle juniper backbone, beautiful balance, and a smooth, lingering finish.

Wine Enthusiast 92 — "With time in the glass, this gin becomes particularly aromatic, mixing citrus and floral notes." — Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Spirits of 2020

• Producer: Nordés, Galicia, Spain
• Style: Atlantic Gin
• Base: Albariño Grape Spirit
• Botanicals: Lemon verbena, hibiscus, bay leaf, sage, grapefruit peel & 6 more Galician botanicals
• Size: 700ml
• Tasting Notes: Lemon verbena, white peach, hibiscus, sage, bay leaf, grapefruit peel, sea salt, smooth juniper finish
• Best Paired With: Gin & tonic with lemon peel, seafood, grilled fish, light tapas, summer cocktails

The Atlantic gin that rewrote the rulebook — Nordés is the benchmark for what Galician botanicals and Albariño spirit can be.

Producer Description 

Nuance and complex, this shows a floral lilt up front, sequeing into more substantial vanilla and honey aromas.

The palate is relatively dry, with cocoa and leather lightening to ginger spice and hints of tropical fruit.

Winemaker Description 

This sippable, dark gold Cognac offers aromas of butterscotch, dried apricot and golden raisins. The flavors grow even bolder and rounder on the exit, warmed by a cinnamon spark.

Floral, fruity aromas lead to hints of toffee, anise.

Distilled entirely from fruit grown in Cognac’s Petite Champagne appellation & aged a minimum of 7 years in French oak, this is an elegant, fresh brandy from a historic family-owned house. 

Producer Description 

This special and rare cuvee has been bottled especially for Christmas from its oak cask.

This Petite Champagne originates from an old family reserve handed down from father to son beginning with the house's creation in 1872 by Edouard Normandin's great, great grandfather, Jules Normandin.

Normandin Mercier cognacs are matured in the family chateau’s traditional cellars near the town of La Rochelle, the historic medieval port that made Cognac famous many centuries ago. The proximity of the ocean, the natural regulation of hygrometry and oceanic temperature all favor the ageing of the cognacs, giving them fullness, elegance and a unique character.

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Incredible botanicals. The perfect balance between spiciness, sweetness and smoothness. The makers wanted to create a gin that is fresh, fruity and smooth like their Calvados Fine and that gets a little spicy and floral at the end like their Calvados VSOP.

Producer Description 

Nozawa Onsen Village, Kita Shinshu, is located about 90 minutes from Nagano City, in the Japanese Alps of Nagano Prefecture. Nozawa is a small village with a population of 3,600 that attracts skiers from all over the world during the powder snow season. The town gets its name from the famous natural mineral hot springs ‘onsen’, which date to the 8th century and has been a travel destination for Japanese nationals since the Edo period. The Nozawa Onsen Distillery is in the heart of the village, in a renovated canning factory, historically used by villagers for the preservation of both farmed and wild mountain vegetables.

Under the guidance of Head Distiller Isamu Yoneda, Nozawa Onsen Distillery Gins reflect the terroir of this remote village. Proud local traditions and unique festivals continue with a local community deeply protective of its unique culture and heritage.

In Nozawa Onsen, you can hear the sound of rushing water everywhere. Over the course of 50 years, the snowfall on the mountain top filters through the earth to become pure spring water flowing through the village.

Blessed with pristine mountain spring water and botanicals sourced from the peaks, slopes, and valley floor of Mt. Kenashi, you can taste the Spirit of Nozawa in every sip.
Tasting Note

Nozawa Onsen Iwai Gin is a celebration of the region’s Spring harvest season. The subtle flavors of sakura, plum and applewood deliver in this fruity and floral gin. Try it with tonic water on ice or mixed in a delicate cocktail.

Producer Description 

Each spring and fall, a new edition to the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series is released. Inspired by an original 1950's Old Fitzgerald diamond decanter, the packaging and series honor both the history of the Old Fitzgerald brand and the historic Bottled-in-Bond designation. The Old Fitzgerald line is well-known for its distilling pedigree, as the brand was first registered in 1884 and was eventually sold to "Pappy" Van Winkle during Prohibition. In 1999, Heaven Hill bought the brand and began distilling it at Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, KY. Today, in addition to our Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series.

For this edition, barrels were pulled from across three floors of rickhouse V at Heaven Hill Distillery’s main campus in Bardstown, Kentucky. The Bourbon was put into barrels in the fall of 2004 and bottled in the spring of 2022, making this the first 17-year-old bottle in the Old Fitzgerald series.

Color: Deep Mahogany

Nose: Aged oak with vanilla, walnuts, dried citrus, and baking spices.

Taste: Smooth and rich with caramel and butterscotch. Dark chocolate and abundant spices, especially at the back of the tongue. Bright spearmint note at mid-palate.
Finish: Warm and soft. Nutmeg and cloves 

Producer Description

Old Fitzgerald Bourbon has a long history of excellence, dating back to 1870. Today, this 7-Year-Old expression is made under the exacting standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act, with a whisper of wheat. Rich and viscous, with notes of brown sugar, baking spices, and oak—this Bourbon is worth sharing. So, make it Your Key to Hospitality. Color: Bright copper.

• Aroma: Graham crackers and honey. Light citrus and summer fruit notes.
• Taste: Rich and viscous. Fresh bread, brown sugar, and baking spices.
• Finish: Long-lasting richness, Brown sugar sweetness with cinnamon fades to a hint of oak.

Proof: 100 Proof
Age: 7 Years Old

Producer Description 

The green label features the time-honored graphic of a key, commemorating an important element in original labels and the brand’s slogan since the 1940’s, “Your Key To Hospitality”!

Producer Description 

Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond is crafted to honor a watershed moment in bourbon history – the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. This expression follows the Bottled in Bond standards that whisky must be aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, the product of one distillation season, one distiller and from one distillery and bottled at 100 Proof.

The concept behind these regulations – the idea of ‘sealed in quality’ – was something Old Forester introduced in 1870, as America’s First Bottled Bourbon.

Producer Description 

The Volstead Act of 1920 which initiated Prohibition in the USA granted permits to six distillers in Kentucky to continue to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes. Through one of these permits, Old Forester continued to be produced as medicinal whiskey on Louisville’s famed Whiskey Row. It is the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company that has been available for sale before, during and after Prohibition.

During this time, all whiskies had to be bottled at 100 Proof. With a barrel entry proof of 100, the “angel’s share” would have created a 115 proof whiskey after maturation. To pay homage to this era, Old Forester presents 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon at 115 proof to represent the rich flavor profile this bourbon had nearly 100 years ago.

An intense medley of cherry preserves, drippy caramel, dark chocolate, thickened maple syrup and seasoned oak spiciness. 

Old Forester Bourbon | 86 Proof | 1.0 Liter | Shively, Kentucky, USA

Created in 1870, Old Forester is the only bourbon continuously distilled and marketed by the founding family before, during, and after Prohibition. At 86 proof, it delivers a genuine bourbon experience — rich, full flavor and smooth character ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water, or in a classic cocktail.

• Distillery: Brown-Forman Distillery
• Origin: Shively, Kentucky, USA
• Bottle Size: 1.0 Liter
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
• Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sharp and sweet with strong floral character — hints of mint, rich tobacco leaf, and vanilla with touches of oak and pine
• Palate: Softens quickly with hints of oak, sweet corn, rye grain, spicy vanilla, and light orange notes
• Finish: Long, warm, and slightly drying with a nice level of sweetness

Producer Description

Interlaced layers of buttercream, sticky toffee, cedar, and apricot. Smooth, well rounded mingling of sweet oatmeal raisin cookie and milk chocolate leading into caramel corn and evolving spice. Charred oak leads with a clean peripheral spice. 

Producer Description 

Van Winkle's magnum opus. A rye whiskey that masquerades as a bourbon, and one of the most awe-inspiring whiskeys to ever come out of Kentucky. Enigmatic and highly sought-after, expect a sumptuously smooth mouthfeel, rolling with outstanding and captivating flavors that blur the lines between rye and bourbon and leave you wondering and wanting more. 

On the nose, classic notes of vanilla, caramel, cinnamon and spice prevail, before a silky, alkaline mouthfeel comes to the fore with rye spice, cinnamon, ground black pepper and smooth caramel notes, before a buttery finish that brings subtle spice, toffee and oak. While it may not hold the same stature as its "Pappy" counterparts, the 13 Year Old Family Reserve Rye from van Winkle is perhaps the most important whiskey in their portfolio. 

Producer Description 

Origen Raiz Con Pecho de Venado is made with maguey cenizo (Agave durangensis) that is distilled with deer meat and seasonal fruits. The tradition of Pechuga mezcal is rich in Oaxaca and this mezcal is an illustration of that tradition brought to Durango by maestro mezcalero Valentin Cortes. 

Winemaker Description 

Origin Alella, Catalunya.

Varieties 100% Pansa Blanca

From 7 vineyards around Alella, all planted on Saulò (granitic sand) aty 120-300m. The vines were planted between 1939 and 1998.

Vinification Method The grapes were harvested by hand and half were destemmed and crushed by foot, then left to macerate on the skins for 3-4 days; the other half were destemmed, left whole, and macerated on the skins for 9 days. The two parts were pressed and finished fermentation in stainless steel tanks and fiberglass, then rested for 11 months on
the lees in the same vessels. 

Bottled without fining, filtering, or added sulfur. Oriol Artigas, an Alella native and trained enologist, started his project of making non- interventionist wines in 2011. His over-arching philosophy is to “cultivate the vineyards in the most natural and least interventionist way possible, to allow the grapes to express in the most intense way the landscape from which they come.”

He works about 12 hectares in total, mostly of old vines. He allows vegetation to grow between the vines, prunes very little, and works the vineyards primarily along the lunar calendar. In the winery, fermentations are completely spontaneous, aging is primarily done in steel vats, and sulfur is never used at any point in his process. The vineyards of Alella are essentially the vineyards of Barcelona, located just north of the city along the coast of the Mediterranean. 

The primary soil type is a kind of white granite, locally called Sauló, and the main grape grown here is Pansa Blanca (the local clone of Xarel- lo) with a whole slew of other grape varieties inter-planted as well.

Producer Description 

Athough Port Dundas Distillery closed its doors in 2010, there are select, rare remaining stocks that allow a glimpse into the glorious past of one of Scotland’s most respected and historic distilleries. Muckety-Muck is one of those rare single grain scotches, now boasting 25 years of aging following the smashing success of our 24-year-old release.

The aroma starts with a burst of caramel and notes of baked sugar backed by the taste of crisp fruit and light toasted oak. The fruit forward flavor is blended with hints of butterscotch vanilla which carry through to the finish.

Producer Description 

Forager’s Keep 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the latest release from the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. It is the fourteenth release and the first single malt Scotch whisky to appear in the collection.

Perhaps the shortest lived of all Speyside distilleries, Pittyvaich—Gaelic for ‘farmstead at the birch wood’— was the innocent victim of industry restructuring. The distillery closed in 1993 through no fault of its whisky and has long since been demolished. Its pleasing single malt has never been widely available, though it has been proven to age well as none younger than 25 years of age remains. 

Most closed distilleries have produced for decades, even centuries before their closure. Pittyvaich lived for a mere 18 years, making it one of the most rarely seen single malts of all. This rare, limited release Forager’s Keep 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky has lived longer than the distillery from which it came. It is the first of its kind for the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. 

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Pantalones Tequila Añejo 80 is a premium aged tequila made from 100% blue Weber agave, crafted in the traditional tequila-producing region of Jalisco, Mexico. It has a rich amber color with aromas of roasted agave, caramel, and toasted oak and offers a smooth, complex palate featuring vanilla, honey, spice, cocoa, oak, and dried fruit notes with a long, velvety finish. This expression is ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, or pairing with desserts and cigars, appealing to tequila enthusiasts who enjoy aged spirits with character.

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About the Spirit

Pantalones Tequila Blanco 80 is a 100% Blue Weber Organic Blanco Tequila that highlights the natural character of agave with a smooth, flavorful profile. Bottled at 80 proof, it balances clean agave expression with enough body to stand up in cocktails or shine on its own.

Tasting Notes

Cooked agave, honey, and citrus on the nose. Bright and light on the palate with a clean, smooth finish.

Serving Suggestions

• Neat or on the rocks — the clean agave character is best appreciated simply.
• Margarita or Paloma — the citrus notes and smooth body make it an ideal cocktail base.
• Ranch Water — tequila, Topo Chico, and lime — effortless and refreshing.

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About the Spirit

Pantalones Tequila Extra Añejo Organic 80 is a limited-edition, super-premium extra añejo made from 100% certified-organic Blue Weber agave. Aged well beyond the minimum extra añejo requirement (3+ years), then finished in Texas bourbon barrels for an additional layer of complexity. Bottled at 80 proof.

The bourbon-barrel finish bridges the worlds of aged tequila and American whiskey, making this an exceptional choice for spirits collectors and whiskey lovers exploring tequila.

Tasting Notes

Cooked agave sweetness, toasted oak, vanilla, toffee, dried fruit, and warm spice. The bourbon-barrel influence adds toasted coconut and warm wood on the finish. Rich, smooth, and deeply layered.

Serving Suggestions

• Neat, in a snifter or Glencairn — this is built for sipping and savoring, not mixing.
• With a single large ice cube — opens up the toffee and dried fruit as it slowly dilutes.
• Alongside dark chocolate or a fine cigar — the richness and oak complexity pair beautifully.

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About the Spirit

Pantalones Tequila Reposado 80 is an organic, super-premium reposado aged for 9 months in American oak barrels. That extended rest (longer than the typical 2–6 month reposado) imparts a smooth, balanced character with gentle wood influence while preserving the agave’s natural expression. Bottled at 80 proof.

Tasting Notes

Cooked agave, vanilla, toasted oak, and subtle caramel. Warm and approachable with a smooth, mellow finish that lingers.

Serving Suggestions

• Neat or on the rocks — the oak aging and vanilla notes reward slow sipping.
• Old Fashioned (tequila style) — the caramel and oak character substitutes beautifully for whiskey.
• Margarita or Paloma — the mellow profile adds depth to classic tequila cocktails.

Producer Description 

Each year as part of the Parker's Heritage Collection, we select a special whiskey to be released in the name of our late Master Distiller Parker Beam. The barrels selected for this series include Bourbon, Rye, and Wheat Whiskeys, among others, and are some of the finest and most diverse American Whiskeys ever produced. They are a fitting tribute to the expertise of Parker Beam.

The 17^th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection consists of 10-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey pulled from 142 barrels. For this release, we used our traditional rye mashbill of 51% rye, 35% corn and 14% malted barley. It was barreled in August, October or December of 2012 and aged on the first floor of Rickhouse H1 and H2, the fifth floor of Rickhouse FF, the third and seventh floors of Rickhouse BB, and the second floor of Rickhouse DD.

At bottling, the liquid was non-chill filtered. This is only the second Rye in the collection and is the longest-aged Rye Whiskey in the Heaven Hill Distillery portfolio, making this a truly special edition. 

Producer Description 

Parker’s Heritage Collection Double Barreled Blend consists of 67% 13-year-old bourbon, aged on the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors of Rickhouse Q. The bourbon then underwent a secondary maturation in newly charred level #3 barrels for an additional month. 

The bourbon was then blended with 33% 15-year-old bourbon from the 2nd and 5th floors of Rickhouse II. The age of the blended bourbon definitely brings back memories of Promise of Hope and the 11 Year Single Barrel - with its flavor profile not too far off from them either.

Producer Description 

Patrón Añejo is a delicate blend of uniquely aged tequilas, all aged in small white oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months. Similar to winemaking, each vintage of Patrón Añejo is carefully blended to produce a smooth and sweet tasting tequila. It’s distinct oakwood flavor complemented by vanilla, raisins, and honey with a caramel and smoky finish makes it perfect for sipping. Each bottle is numbered by hand and crafted from recycled glass.

Color: Clear, warm amber.

Aroma: Medium oak wood, vanilla and raisins with faint hint of citrus.

Taste: Smooth and sweet. Distinct oak wood complemented by vanilla, raisins and honey, with a hint of melon.

Finish: Caramel and smoky notes.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | After an initial touch of agave, most of the flavor is on the big caramel finish. This is not a bad thing. Vibrant yellow, mild smoky scent, smooth texture.

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 

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 

Patrón El Cielo Silver Tequila, crafted from the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave. Distilled in small batches using traditional methods, this premium tequila is perfect for those seeking an exquisite taste experience.

It is a groundbreaking silver tequila that is revolutionizing the industry with its unparalleled smoothness and natural sweetness. Crafted with an unprecedented four-stage distillation process, this innovative spirit is the epitome of tequila excellence, led by the expertise of PATRÓN Master Distiller David Rodriguez.

Wood fermentation tanks, 100% agave, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation with fibers, Fermentation without fibers. Producer Description.

Producer Description 

A Smooth Sophisticated Brandy Crafted In The European Tradition. Aged In Oak Barrels. Paul Masson VS Is An Award Winning Favorite With A Rich Amber Glow, And Slightly Sweet Taste Profile Featuring Notes Of Caramel And Vanilla. 

Producer Description 

Bottled-in-bond, 6- years old, 100 proof and made by their Master Distiller in one distillery in one season and then aged in their bonded warehouse. 

Pierre Ferrand · 1840 Original Formula Cognac · France

Created by Maison Ferrand, Pierre Ferrand 1840 Original Formula pays homage to a fuller-bodied 19th-century Cognac style. The listing identifies it as Ugni Blanc Cognac from Charentes, France.

The profile opens with pear and orchard fruit, moving into vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and oak. Candied orange and spice carry a warm, silky palate to a smooth, lingering finish.

Tasting Profile
This cognac is heavier and weightier with a marked presence, featuring intense notes of pear and tree fruits on the nose, beautifully balanced with vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and oak. The palate delivers a lovely warm, almost enrobing mouthfeel that is heavy, silky, and weighty on the tongue. Flavors of candied orange and spices unfold with delightful complexity, leading to a smooth and warm finish that lingers pleasantly.

• Producer: Maison Ferrand
• Expression: Pierre Ferrand 1840 Original Formula
• Spirit: Cognac
• Region: Cognac, Charentes, France
• Grape: Ugni Blanc
• Style: Fuller-bodied, warm and spice-led
• Size: 750ml
• Serve: Neat or in a Sidecar, French 75 or Cognac Old Fashioned
• Glassware: Tulip glass to concentrate aromas

A richer, spice-laced Cognac with the weight for slow sipping and the character for classic cocktails.