Lobster Reef 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is crafted to maximize the grapes' freshness and flavor. Aromatic and generous on the palate, the wine offers big tropical flavors, with hints of peach and apricot on the nose with underlying notes of citrus and herbs.

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Pale gold in color. Fine bubbles feed a persistent mousse. A delicate nose with hints of fresh citrus and white flowers. The wine’s complexity is expressed in successive notes like vine peach and white fruits notes. A perfect balance between freshness and delicacy with fruity flavors very present on the finish.

Hibiki Whisky celebrates an unrivaled art of blending and fine craftsmanship with this mixture of numerous malt and grain whiskeys. The nose of this beauty has rose, lychee, and a hint of rosemary and woodiness. The palate offers honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel and white chocolate, with a long, subtle finish, that has hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).

This is a bartenders' fave and a great bargain. The nose is sweet and spicy. The palate is grain forward with some nice bits of dark sweets mixing in there with some nice complementary spice notes. Old Overholt Bonded is good, well priced and has the potential to be a “modern gem” because it’s tasty neat, holds up to ice and makes for a great cocktail.

The generous amount of barley in the mash bill allows for fully natural fermentation without the need to add enzymes. The barley also delivers a unique floral character, balancing the sharp, brisk spice of the rye grain. This is a terrific rye for cocktails or sipping, coming across as more like a $50 bottle than the bargain price we have it for here.

While many distilleries start with bourbon and make rye as an afterthought, for Redemption it's the reason they're here: to return rye to the prominence it had in the 1800s. It delivers beautiful flavored rye spice with light floral and citrus notes. A slight mint finish makes this great for sipping or mixing in a classic cocktail. (Think a Manhattan, Old Fashioned or Sazerac).

Since 1983, the master distiller for Heaven Hill Distillery has chosen select barrels for this single-barrel series. Each bottle is dated with the vintage date of when the bourbon was distilled along with the year it was bottled. Additionally, each bottle bears a serial number of the barrel from which it was drawn. Tasting notes vary, but this is always a smooth, sippable dram.

2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Winner! The distiller set out to create an everyday bourbon that would deliver their signature style of delicate sweet notes with a spicy rye finish. Non-chill filtering yields a bourbon that is creamy and rich with some sweetness, oak and heat, and it has captured a lot of buzz among bourbon fanatics.

Bottled at 90.4 proof, Woodford Reserve delivers a rich, smooth flavor with complex citrus, cinnamon, toffee, chocolate and spice notes. The finish is well-rounded and smooth. This is a product of the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery, a national historic landmark. This is a great choice for someone wanting something a bit more than just a simple sipper.

Valdicava makes some of most intense, richly-flavored Brunellos coming out of Montalcino today. Muscular yet elegant with dark and red berries, tobacco, leather, mushrooms, and a savory umami finish.

10 day spontaneous fermentation in open stainless steel, gentle press.Destemmed, fermented and aged in large-format old oak. Blaufrankisch is the great red grape of the Burgenland. Blackcurrants, dark cherry, cracked black pepper, and dried herbs on the nose. The palate is firmly midweight with soft tannins, a firm throughline of acid holding it all together. A brilliant wine for any kind of hearty meal containing sausage, mushrooms, or smoked meats.

This method cap classique allures with vivid aromas of candied apple, pear and sweet grass that comes to life when the fine mousse explodes on the surface. The expected bright acidity is balanced with a tangy finish, concluded with a fresh floral note. Absolutely delicious and versatile.

With Xaymaca Special Dry, Plantation revives the quintessential Jamaican-style, 100% pot still rums of the 19th century with an expression of intense flavors that reveal the traditional, legendary Rum Funk : aromas and flavors of black banana and flambéed pineapple. It's a nice rum for a mai tai or other tiki cocktail, or it's great to just sip neat.