$25 - $50 Spirits

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A forest in your glass—profoundly lush and aromatic, with ultra woodsy notes of Douglas fir, California bay laurel, sage, and a hint of citrus.

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Marked notes of juniper, with overtones of myrtle and slightly citrusy aromatic herbs. Floral aromas that conjure up the meadows in the upper Langa and the Alps in summer are strengthened by a balsamic finish.

Palate: Though it may contain only a few botanicals, it exudes opulence in a taste packed with richness and body. A few seconds after an intense opening the notes of juniper burst onto the palate, followed by hints of spices and herbs on the finish. As only natural herbs and infusions are used, the oily sensation that fills the mouth lingers on the palate, meaning much less is required for mixing with tonic than other types of gin.

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This is a Gin produced by Nikka Whisky, with all of the base distillate made in their "Coffey Still" imported from Scotland in 1963. The Coffey Still produces a base with a silky texture, rich body, and more flavor than modern column stills.

Its aromatic complexity relies on the delicate balance of various botanicals including Japanese citrus such as Yuzu, Kabosu, Amanatsu and Shequasar. There is also a touch of apples, followed by pleasantly tangy hints of Japanese Sansho pepper on the finish, with traditional gin botanicals including juniper, coriander, angelica root, lemon and orange peel as well. In addition to the Coffey

Still a pot still is used to distill the Japanese citrus and a vacuum still for the Sansho pepper.

TASTING NOTES:  

On the nose: Classic juniper and citrus along with floral and herbs. 

On the palate: Harmonious balance of floral and peppery with Juniper and rose hip.

Finish: Medium with earthy and spicey notes.
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• Variety: Andes Dry
• Botanicals: Juniper, Rose Hip, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Coriander, Chilean Myrtle, Lemon, and Ginger.
• Base spirit: Five-times distilled corn distillate with 96% alc/vol.
• Water: Glacial spring water
• Distillation process: Macerated for 24 hours and then distilled in copper stills, where botanicals are added into the gin basket. Electronic temperature control is used to ensure a measured distillation  process.
• Infusion: One month in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.
• Distilled in the Alto Colchagua Region, Chile

The distillery, located approximately 3,281 feet above sea level at the foot of the Andes Mountains in the region of Colchagua, producing Nix Gin in small copper stills, ensuring maximal control of the distillation temperature and delicate handling of each of its ingredients.

Their energy-efficient processes feature state-of-the-art equipment and electronic temperature control that minimize the loss of thermal energy. All wastewater and organic waste are then efficiently treated and reused for the irrigation of flora and conservation of the surrounding nature. Their bottles are made from 90% recycled glass. Their endemic botanicals are organic and grow wild.

Master distiller, Gustavo Carvallo distills the gin in a 400-liter alembic still, where they mix the macerate together with botanicals in the gin basket. Two 50-liter stills allow him to create distillates from separate botanicals with a high degree of precision and patience, in order to best extract their essentials oils. Nix gin infuses for at least one month in stainless steel barrels at a controlled temperature, which allows the different flavors and aromas to blend together perfectly.

Nix gin uses only fresh botanicals from the Colchagua region, working with small producers and gatherers of organic botanicals and pays them fairly.

Beverage Testing Institute 90 Points |  Aromas and flavors of lime zest, fresh ginger, hints of kiwi, earl grey tea, peppercorns, angelica, and cracked juniper with a satiny, crisp, fruity light body and a seamless, appealing, medium-length finish. Classic botanicals in fresh and contemporary style; this is a rock solid Gin for most any cocktail. 

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An expertly crafted blend of exceptional, high-rye straight bourbon whiskey with a long, gentle finish.

Blended bourbon with aromas and flavor notes of spice cake, cherry, chocolate, vanilla, apple, banana, and pineapple. Nelson Brothers Bourbon with a long, gentle finish, plus peppercorn, spearmint, lemon peel, and sweet tobacco notes.

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CREATED IN 2003 WITH SINGLE-SOURCE GRAIN AND USING CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY INSPIRED BY ANCIENT VODKA-MAKING TRADITIONS, ELIT™ PUSHES THE LIMITS OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A VODKA. WITH A PLATINUM SCORE OF 97-POINTS FROM THE BEVERAGE TASTING INSTITUTE, ELIT VODKA IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S HIGHEST-RATED WHITE SPIRITS.

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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.                

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Absolut Lime Vodka is a refreshing and zesty spirit from Sweden. Made with all-natural lime flavors, it delivers the perfect balance of tangy and sweet without any added sugars. Ideal for creating delicious vodka drinks like Lime Mules and Lime Drops. 

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Made from all-natural ingredients with no added sugars, Absolut Pears is delicate and fresh with the fruity aftertaste you crave from your favorite vodka drinks. Sample its pear flavors over ice, or use it to concoct your favorite signature cocktails.

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Wine Enthusiast 96-100 Points | The pear scents of the bouquet are very inviting. The palate entry is clean, ripe, fruity and keenly pear-like; at the midpalate the taste turns softly ripe and sweet. Finishes elegantly and with a last minute thrust of pear that's vivid, crisp and authentically pear-like. An outstanding flavoring job.

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Gold Slivovitz is a superb brandy produced from the best assortment of late-harvested plums. The triple distillation and patient aging process gives a gentle taste to this brandy.

This typically Czech product has been produced in the same traditional way for more than a hundred years in the Vizovice region of Bohemia. Winemaker Description.

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A high-quality, three times distilled plum brandy made the same way for centuries, preserving R. Jelinek’s long-dated recipe. Kosher for Passover Silver Slivovitz, made of the best well-matured plums, has smooth, slightly almond taste.

A perfect blend of two wines: a dry, mineral and crisp. Fino sherry and a sweet and floral Moscatel wine. Intense and bright yellow colour with golden reflections. On the nose it shows floral, citrusy and herbaceous notes over a yeasty and mineral base. The finish is bitter and clean with a long, nutty and refreshing aftertaste. Winemaker Description. 

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The intense flavors, balanced aroma and medium body give MALA VIDA BLANCO the perfect balance

This product is reminiscent of the old-fashioned way of making tequila, with intense aromas and flavors, highlights of cooked agave, hints of citrus like grapefruit, and fruity notes like apple and canteloupe. Spicy notes include clove and anise.

Recommended pairing: Ideal for dinking by itself, as an aperitif or digestif. It is recommended paired with light foods like fish, seafood, or chicken, although its intensity also mixes well with complex flavors.

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While Bourbon must legally be matured in new, charred American oak, Michter’s Unblended American Whiskey is a little bit different. Aged in used, whiskey-soaked barrels – and therefore not legally a Bourbon – this whiskey has a a more spirit-forward flavour profile rich in caramel popcorn, butterscotch and dried fruits, with a cinnamon and nutmeg spice.

Unlike Bourbon or Rye, which, by definition, must be aged in new oak barrels, our US1 Unblended American Whiskey is aged in a way that utilizes whiskey-soaked barrels to achieve a rich and unique flavor profile. In late 2013, then Master Distiller Willie Pratt agreed to re-release our US1 Unblended American Whiskey after a nearly three-year absence from the market, deeming it “just right” and “the best it’s ever been.” Crucially, our US1 Unblended American Whiskey never contains grain neutral spirits – hence its “unblended” distinction. Producer Description.

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Nothing beats an original. But Malibu isn't just an original, it's sunshine in a bottle with a smooth fresh flavor. That's why it's the world's best-selling coconut flavored Caribbean rum.

How You Should Drink Malibu Rum: with Cola, in cocktails (Malibu and Pineapple, Malibu Mai Tai, Piña Colada, Malibu Bay Breeze) 

Sweet yet equally sour Tamarindo (tamarind) is typically used in aguas frescas in Mexico. This delightful ponche reminds us of childhood with its dried fruit like sweetness. Producer Description. 

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Stoli® Cucumber is clean and crisp on the palate, bursting with savory cucumber flavor and smooth finish. A pure, clean and natural tasting cucumber vodka.

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Nikka Coffey Vodka is distilled from corn and malted barley at the Miyagikyo Distillery near Sendai. The secret behind this vodka is the unique flavor generated by Coffey stills (named after its inventory Aeneas Coffey), which were imported from Scotland in 1963 and yield a distillate with more rich texture than modern column stills.

Nikka Coffey Vodka is excellent in cocktail, especially due to balanced texture. Recommended for Bloody Mary, Vodka Martini, Salty Dog, and Moscow Mule. 

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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.

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Introducing the vodka, now available in gluten free. Harvested from our fertile corn and buckwheat fields, the result is a gluten-free vodka, crafted from our fields for your glass. 

While all unflavoured vodka is gluten free, this bottling of Stoli has been officially certified to satisfy US requirements. Made using corn and buckwheat, it's been kosher certified by the Orthodox Union, too. 

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | This dry rum is destined for tiki and tropical drinks. The aroma is mild, with a delicate tropical-fruit note. On the palate, it s soft and sweet, with vanilla and coconut flavors and a pleasingly crisp finish. 

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This magnificent Ancho Chili liqueur has been produced in Mexico since 1927. From the city of Puebla, the Reyes family became famous in the region for making the finest liqueur using the traditional chili of the area.

The special Verde Liqueur is created using the still green Poblano Chiles harvested in August before they've fully ripened. The result is a bright, fresh, herbaceous and completely unique concoction that's perfect with agave and other white spirits. The crunchy acidity and fresh green vegetal flavors are what set the Verde apart from its sweeter, richer older Ancho brother. An absolute delight to play with behind the bar. 

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Situated within the picturesque Spey valley, Rothes is home to five distilleries all tucked along the tiny main street - unbeknown to passing visitors. Amongst these is Glenrothes hidden in a small glen on the outskirts of the village. 

Today Glenrothes single malt is used as the heart of Cutty Sark blended whisky. Approaching the distillery your eyes are drawn to the right where the village graveyard stretches up the hill. As whisky matures it evaporates, this is known as 'the angels share.' Feeding off the evaporated whisky is a black sooty fungus, which gives an eerie atmosphere to the place. The blackened grave stones under the shadows of tall trees surrounded by distillery buildings.

Tasting Notes: Toasted malt with fruit aromas, hints of green apples and fresh coconut. A subtle salty sea air is also present. Sweet with floral and fruit flavours, banana, and lemonade with a slight walnut edge.

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With a mellow yet complex flavor, this rum offers tobacco and leather notes, toasted and smoky. The rounded rum offers a balance that can only be achieved through the Solera method. It is full-bodied while remaining delicate, elegant and velvety. The end evokes attributes borrowed from the oaks in which it aged.

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It would bring me immense pleasure to disclose to all the recipe of my Amaro Lucano, but truly I cannot, I could not, certainly not! I have sworn an oath of the utmost solemnity, that this recipe be biquethed from father to son, as is fitting for the most precious inheritances. 

What of this marvellous bitters am I permitted to reveal? Allow me to divulge: it contains the essence of more than 30 herbs, a symphony of flavours to which its unique taste - both delicately balanced and invigorating - can be attributed. In this blend you should detect, provided that you possess the full use and benefit of your nose and palate of course, floral notes, a whisper of citrus...among others...I cannot bring myself to disclose anything further!

The recipe resides solely within my mind, where it shall remain. I boast already a remarkable amount of memory - at least a terabyte in my estimation! There is not one word to be found of my recipe in any scroll or manuscript, no Instagram oeuvre can broadcast its secrets - a fact that all food bloggers shall have to swallow! But fret not, foodies and friends, you need not attain the arcane in order to savour the flavour.