$25 - $50 Spirits

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On the nose Contratto Bitter is bright and fruity, packed with gentian, dried strawberry, black cherry, cherry blossom and licorice. This aperitivo is a perfect balance of bitter and sweet fruit. Contains aloe, wormwood, orange peel.

The first Contratto Vermouth recipes date back to the 1890s. The were the base for a Vermouth that was only consumed locally. In the 1920s, the Vermouth production was extended and recipes were modified. Most of the Vermouth was exported as Vermouth became the drink of the epoch. Contratto Vermouth di Torino was the in drink in the 1930s, allowing the winery an annual production of 100,000 bottles.

Today, with recipes older than 100 years and passed on by generations, Contratto is very excited about the reintroduction of Contratto Vermouth Bianco, Vermouth Rosso, Americano Rosso, Contratto Bitter & Aperitif, and Fernet. For the first time again since the 60th, Contratto is making six historic products, high on demand as they currently are fashionable artisanal revival ingredients for classic and contemporary cocktails.

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This 12 year old scotch whisky has been perfected to be smoother than a surfer in a barrel. This blended scotch whisky offers a tidal wave of Strathisla malt and grain, and blockbuster taste notes from luxurious honey and vanilla to ripe apple. 

It’s our warm, generous dram that’s born to thrill, and to steals hearts. Because success is a blend, in life and in scotch. Chivas, the original luxury blended scotch whisky, brings together the best malt and grain whiskies. Each component of malt, grain and whisky is special and unique, and when blended together they create something extraordinary.

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Aroma balances the intense licorice fragrance with mint and toasted sugar. Bitter flavor with a well-balanced herbal and fruity taste and a pleasant licorice aftertaste. Enjoy straight up, or with ice and soda.

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This Solera Reserva is the youngest Brandy de Jerez in the portfolio of Lustau. It is matured in casks that were previously seasoned with Amontillado sherry.

Light amber in color, with vanilla, toasted wood and orange marmalade aromas wafting from the bottle; the spirit is bone dry and smooth in the palate, with a long and nutty finish

The seasoning means that new oak casks are first filled with a young Amontillado sherry, which takes out the rough edges of the virgin oak and impregnates the wood with the Amontillado flavour, so to speak.

After that the Amontillado is poured out and the young brandy goes in. Like sherry, Brandy de Jerez is aged in a solera system which gradually blends and ages spirit of different ages.

Like most Brandy de Jerez, this Brandy Solera Reserva is distilled from Airén grapes (not Palomino), harvested and distilled in central Spain before it moves to Jerez for ageing.

Gold Medal (Best in Class) at International Wine and Spirits Competition 2011 Gold Medal (Best in Class) at International Spirit Challenge 2013 Gold Medal at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013 Aged for an average of 3 years in the Solera and Criadera maturing system.

Aged in casks which have previously contained fine Amontillado Sherries. Very attractive amber tones with greenish reflections. Nutty and vanilla aromas with a mellow,although intense palate. 

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Produced from fresh, sound, ripe plums

Selected ripe plums are crushed and the pits are separated away. After temperature controlled fermentation based on regional yeast, the fermented mash is double distilled and blended until a distinctive fresh slivovitz is obtained. The slivovitz is then placed in oak barrels of up to 5000 liters for aromatic completion and then stored in stainless steel tanks for further aging until bottling.

The unique taste of Slivovitz comes from the plum seeds. When pressed, the seeds release amygdalin, which tastes of almonds. When sipped, the brandy's fiery start mellows, leading to a smooth clean finish.

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Nixta Licor de Elote is a traditional corn liqueur from Jilotepec, Mexico, considered the birthplace of corn. Corn is not just a staple crop in Mexico but also a vital part of its cultural heritage.

Sweet and earthy, Nixta adds an innovative twist to cocktails and can also be served on the rocks as an after dinner drink.

Nixta aims to represent the purest form of ancestral corn distillation. Designed primarily for bartenders, spirits enthusiasts, and aficionados of corn-related items, the packaging of Nixta draws inspiration from the culinary glassware and crate labels typical of early 20th century Mexican local markets.

This liqueur proudly showcases its Mexican roots, catering to those with a taste for the unique and culinary, and it makes a distinctive addition to any bar cart.

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Our tequila Reposado starts off life as Blanco. It’s then rested in lightly charred, new American oak barrels to create a more complex and well-rounded character uniquely Espolòn. This one begs to be shared in cocktails that deserve even greater tequila character. 

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Don Julio Anejo is 100% Blue Weber Agave that's double distilled. This smooth tequila is rested and barrel aged in American white-oak bourbon barrels in small batches for 18 months to maintain its high quality. 

Grown in Jalisco, Mexico, hand selected agave is picked at its maturity and only the heart of the distillation is used, as this is the purest part of agave, allowing it to be free from most impurities. This tequila is best enjoyed neat or can be sipped on the rocks.

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Distilling without heat results in a flavour boasting more fresh fruit, vibrant citrus, herbal and floral flavours than in a traditional heat-led distillation process. This is a vibrant, bright and smooth tasting gin.

In order to capture nature’s freshness, we invented our unbelievably cold distillation process. The result is a flavour you just can’t replicate in traditional heated stills.

It allows us to use fresh frozen citrus peel, instead of the typical dried peel. So that inside each of our individually numbered bottles is a bright, distinct, sippable gin.

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A base of 100% pot-distilled rye makes this a gin for whiskey lovers—as well as a compelling pour for the adventurous gin drinker. Think of gin as you know it, then think again and brace yourself for a spirit with structure, spice, a gloriously rich texture, and a soft, lush finish. 

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Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom appeals to those who enjoy lush, juicy white peaches and bold notes of fragrant orange blossoms. Each botanical essence is individually and naturally obtained through innovative extraction methods and distillation processes for the freshest, cleanest, most crisp taste possible.

Ketel One put their heart and souls into this Botanical Series. Try it with soda water for a deliciously fresh taste experience. Ketel One cares about whats in the bottle, so they use real ingredients - with no sugar, artificial sweeteners or flavors. The enticing fresh taste of Ketel One Botanical is created by carefully distilling their vodka with real botanicals and infusing it with a natural fruit essence at their family distillery in Holland.

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We age our organic cachaça distillate in 53-gallon American oak bourbon barrels that have been taken apart, sanded, and re-toasted. The 2-3 year process takes place in the heat and humidity of our home in the Atlantic Rainforest. The result? Banana bread, with notes of chocolate, cinnamon bark, and coffee. Nuances of pepper remain, but the cachaça’s time spent in wood changes its spiciness from fresh red pepper to toasty black pepper.

AROMA: toffee and vanilla

FLAVOR: banana bread and spices

FINISH: dark chocolate

SUGGESTED COCKTAIL: BRAZILIAN OLD FASHIONED

2 oz Novo Fogo Barrel-Aged Cachaça
0.25 oz of your favorite syrup

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Delight in the unique blend of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Liqueur, a harmonious combination of the iconic Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey and a rich, honey liqueur. Perfect for bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts, this liqueur offers a smooth and sweet drinking experience that adds a new dimension to the classic Jack Daniel's flavor.

Expert Review

The Whisky Advocate 89 Points | There's vanilla, cinnamon, and… oh, right, honey! The honey here is not shy, but not generic, either, there's a nice floral, herbal complexity to it. Drinks smooth and warm, not overly sweet for 35%, and the honey's here, as is some dialed-back cinnamon and a dash of cocoa in the finish. A late breath revives everything. The best of the American honey-whiskey drinks to date.

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All products that bare the Zachlawi name are handcrafted in small batches to ensure consistency and superior quality. The Zachlawi Distillery took root and has been in full operation on the Jersey Shore since 2004. It continues to experiment, push the envelope and boldly go where others dare not.

This amazingly smooth product provides a gentle Anise flavor with subtle hints of fruit and wood undertones. It maintains a long lingering finish with a slightly spicy mouthfeel. Try an amazingly different product. Fig Arak: produced in small batches by hand with figs soaking in alcohol for no less than 120 days.

Kosher for Passover 

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Made solely with the two best 'cru' of Cognac, Grande and Petite Champagne, 'Composition' reveals a truly magnificent terroir driven taste profile. Fresh, elegant, suave and aromatic. 'Composition' is an artistic visionary work with a natural balance of strength, smoothness and all the attributes you can expect from a Cognac carefully crafted by the Tesseron family house.

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An intense burst of natural raspberry, blended with vodka distilled from grain grown in the rich fields of Southern Sweden. The distilling and flavouring of vodka is an age-old tradition dating back more than 400 years

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We blazed our own trail to bring you this uniquely spicy, rugged rye whiskey made with NY State grains and subtly infused with our raw wildflower honey from hives located in the western Catskills Mountains. Indulge in our smooth, rich flavor with hints of toffee, burnt orange peel, and golden raisin.

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On the nose, Aqua Perfecta Basil Eau de Vie leads with bright anise notes that give way to a classic Italian basil freshness. On the palate, warm menthol gives way to rich vegetal flavors before finishing with a light sweetness.

What does a master distiller do when there’s a perfect tomato season? Lance Winters created Aqua Perfecta Basil Eau de Vie to sip with beefsteaks, but it works just as well with anything your garden grows. With the rich body of Genovese basil and the bright aromatics of Thai basil, it lends itself to sweet and savory cocktails alike, adding an incomparably fresh flavor. 

Expert Review 

Wine Enthusiast 85-89 Points | The early aroma includes notes of buttered almond, baked peach cobbler, and herbs; aeration allows the aroma to become pleasantly fruity, toffee-like, caramel popcorn-like. Palate entry displays plenty of spirit structure but no fire or rawness; it’s at midpalate that the flavor profile develops as toasty, semisweet, dried fruit tastes of raisins, peaches, orange peel, and nuts take command. Concludes semisweet, lip smacking, and peppery. 

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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. 

Old gold color, this wine has a pungent and aromatic bouquet, reminiscent of the sea air of the Andalusian coastline. This is a classic Amontillado from Sanlúcar. Hazelnuts comes forward on the palate, with a light and attractive acidity. This wine is appreciated for its style and elegance, and has a long, dry finish.

The perfect balanced Manhattan. Charred oak-aged, four-year rye whiskey is enhanced with sweet vermouth and a blend of bitters. A nose of dark red fruit, vanilla, and warming spices compliments a rich mouth feel and long finish redolent of cinnamon, burnt orange, tobacco, and cherry.

Cocktails that are inspired by Via Carota, the award-winning west village restaurant inspired from Jodi Williams and Rita Sodi. The Via Carota Cocktails team tells us it took two years to develop the six styles of ready-to-drink cocktails. The styles are broken into three families: custom-blend White Negroni and Classic Negroni, bourbon-based Old Fashioned and Manhattan cocktails, and Signature Martini and Espresso Martini. Each ready-made cocktail comes with four-to-six servings per 375-milliliter glass bottle. Williams calls the design the "icing on the cake."

The creators described the Via Carota cocktails as a replacement for bringing a bottle of wine for a dinner party; each bottle contains about four servings. We found comparing Via Carota Craft Cocktails to other pre-made cocktails in the market a bit tricky. The adherence to straightforward spirits instead of a version of seltzer is rare. Even if brands like Cutwater and High Noon use real spirits (most hard seltzers contain cheaper malt liquor), they're all carbonated. Producer Description. 

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Massenez Crème de Cassis de Dijon stands as a quintessential representation of the classic French liqueur, distinguished by its rich, velvety texture and deep, almost opulent berry flavor. Originating from the Burgundy region, which is renowned for its exceptional produce, this liqueur harnesses the full potential of the blackcurrant berries. The Massenez family has honed their craft over generations, meticulously selecting only the finest quality fruits.

The process begins with an infusion of these handpicked blackcurrants in alcohol, a step that extracts the vibrant color and intense flavors characteristic of this drink. What follows is a careful balance between sweetness and acidity achieved through expert blending—a hallmark that Massenez has consistently delivered since its inception in 1870.

On the palate, one can discern not just a simple berry note but layers that unfold revealing hints of forest floor and floral undertones—subtleties that speak to its artisanal production methods. The finish is long and luscious without being cloying; it’s this finesse that makes it versatile for sipping neat or as an enhancer in cocktails where it imparts complexity and depth.

Nestled in the heart of France, Distillerie Massenez stands as a beacon of traditional craftsmanship and innovation. Originating from the Alsace region, this distillery has carved out a reputation for creating exceptional spirits that resonate with connoisseurs worldwide.

One cannot speak of Massenez without mentioning their renowned Eaux-de-vie, a clear fruit brandy that captures the essence of its primary ingredient, whether it be pear, apple, or cherry. These Eaux-de-vie are not just drinks; they are an aromatic journey through orchards and traditions.

Another feather in their cap is the creation of Crème de Cassis de Dijon, a sweet blackcurrant liqueur with deep berry flavors that has become synonymous with quality. It’s often used to craft the famous Kir cocktail when mixed with white wine or adds a fruity zest to various culinary delights.

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Jelinek Slivovitz Gold Plum Brandy 7yr

This Special Reserve Slivovitz is a triple distilled plum brandy made from the matured plums coming from orchards surrounding the distillery. This Special Reserve is aged in French Oak barrels, which gives the slivovitz a unique, well-balanced taste and a bright gold color.

Vecchia Romagna Etichetta Nera, or Black Label, Brandy is a luscious Brandy from Italy distilled from Trebbiano grapes. Aged in small oak casks for a total of 3 years, Vecchia Romagna is light on the palate, but with deep and concentrated flavours to deliver a truly refined drinking experience. Suited wonderfully to after dinner alongside a great espresso coffee.

One of the most classic French aperitifs is a pour of gentiane liqueur on the rocks with a squeeze of lemon. Salers is the oldest gentian liqueur of the Massif Central, birthplace to this style of product. It distinguishes itself with a pure, firm, rustic earthy profile. Unlike its larger rivals, Salers is less sweet and does not add artificial yellow color, revealing a beautiful natural straw color.

Enjoy with ice and lemon, lemonade, in the Blond Negroni with gin and Dolin blanc, or as an earthy base note in a variety of cocktails. 

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Drambuie is a whisky liqueur. A blend of aged Scotch whisky, spices, herbs and heather honey. Its origins can be traced to a secret recipe created for Bonnie Prince Charlie by his Royal Apothecary in the 18th Century. 

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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, Black Forest cake and tortes. Clear Creek uses dark, sweet table cherries, giving the spirit a soft aroma of vanilla and almond. 

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Ready for a bigger, better, bitterer bar? Say hello to Bruto Americano! With a bracing dose of bitterness, a bright pop of citrus, and intriguing sylvan notes inspired by distiller Lance Winters' formative experiences growing up in California in the 1970s, Bruto is a bitter aperitivo liqueur that makes us as proud as it does thirsty.

Bruto is made from a variety of herbs, roots, and other botanicals. Though the exact number of ingredients and formulation are proprietary, we will say that the bitterness comes primarily from gentian root; the citrus notes mostly from California-grown Seville orange; and the woodsy notes from balsam fir and Cascara sagrada (bark from the California buckthorn). 

Crafted with premium vodka, 100% Arabica cold brew coffee, and bittersweet cacao. The Roaster’s Daughter is produced and bottled in Philadelphia, the original home of U.S. coffee house culture—born during the American Revolution. Producer Description.