$75 - $100 Spirits

Producer Description 

The 18-98 Family Solera was founded in 2001, keeping aside every year 7 barrels of Grappa until 2014, thus reaching 98 barriques  dedicated to this product. The youngest spirit that is gradually introduced in the family solera has a minimum aging of 18 months in barrique. Since 2015 we created a blend of the various vintages, in order to obtain a Grappa featuring unique and unmistakable style throughout the years.

The Solera method is an aging system that allows the grappa to merge different years in a harmonious blend as the time goes by. The new vintage is introduced in the barriques located on the highest row in the aging cellar, while the Grappa to be bottled is taken from the row close to the soil (solera). 

The solera row is never emptied completely, but just a part of it, which will be replaced by an equal amount of Grappa coming from the second row, which will be consequently fulfilled by the third row and so on, with a series of successive passages. This way on the lowest row, a blend of older and older vintages is obtained.

The aroma recalls a little wooden box full of chocolate, vanilla, licorice and freshly roasted coffee beans.

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Created from the pomace of Nebbiolo from Barolo. Its color is rich amber, from aging for a minimum of four years in small barrels. Amply perfumed, with deep and vivid flavors of toasty vanilla. Warmly full bodied; generous in character. 

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. 

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The distinction of this rich and mouth filling dram is its adherence to traditional maturation for the Speyside area: 100% ex-Oloroso sherry barrels. They are only one of a small handful of distilleries that haven’t given over to the less expensive but more ubiquitous ex-bourbon barrels that make up almost 95% of all aging Scotch whisky stocks.

• Rich bouquet of sherry, mixed spices, and a hint of oak.
• Palate: Smooth and full-bodied with a harmonious blend of dried fruits, cinnamon, and toasted almonds.
• Finish: Warm and long-lasting, with a pleasant residual sweetness and a touch of smoky wood

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Don Fulano Añejo is a marriage of very old tequilas aged in French limousine and nevers oak casks that previously held wines.

It’s deep and complex with dried fruits and spice elements like cardamom and allspice which complement elegantly the right touch of sweetness that comes from slowly cooked mature agave. Honey and caramelized nuts emerge from a long finish together with a refreshing light menthol.

Produced Description 

More than 90 years. That's the combined tenure of Master Distillers Jimmy & his son Eddie Russell. They hand-select barrels only when ready, resulting in a Bourbon that delivers a balance of rich, creamy toffee vanilla flavors. Their experience guarantees yours.

Expert Review 

Wine Enthusiast 92 Points |  From Master Distiller Jimmy Russell and his son Eddie Russell, this tawny and full-bodied whiskey evolves on the palate. At first, it features orange peel, vanilla and caramel, then dry leather and cocoa notes midpalate, and finishes long and lean with clove and allspice accents. Dilute to taste, sip slowly and consider all the complex flavors. 

Expert Review

Kara Newman of the Wine Enthusiast  writes 96 Points | The perfumy aroma balances fruity and floral essences. The silky palate opens with a distinct violet note, winding into a caramel-tinged midpalate and a juicy, mouthwatering exit that hints at Meyer lemon peel and ginger spice. 

Winemaker Description

The Eric Artiguelongue Bas-Armagnac XO 15-Year-Old stands out for its exceptional aromatic complexity and sophisticated palate.

It presents a harmonious fusion of fruity and floral aromas, unveiling a velvety palate enriched with subtle caramel nuances and a distinct violet essence. The experience culminates in a vibrant finish highlighted by zesty citrus notes and warm ginger spice undertones.

This Armagnac showcases Eric's expertise in crafting spirits of intricate depth and refined composition, delivering a distinctive and rewarding tasting journey.

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Crafted from the finest sun ripened ume from Wakayama, this sake based umeshu is bursting from the glass with ripe ume flavors, bright acidity, and a refreshing sweetness.

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An Icon of the Massenez Brand, the William Pear eau de vie “Prisoner Pear” captivates with its olfactory and gustative qualities and the pear-shaped bottle with a whole pear inside.

The bottle is attached to the pear tree when in flower... so the fruit grows inside the bottle. When the pear is ripe, the fruit and bottle are carefully detached. Williams Pear Eau-de-Vie from the Massenez distillery is outstandingly refined, concentrated and balanced. An intense emotion true to the personality of the original fruit.

Color: Clear, colorless, with characteristic fruit Eaux-de-Vies brilliance. A supple, fluid Eau-de-Vie.

Nose: Clean and typical of Williams Pear, with no strange notes. The intense nose is an indication of the quality of the selection of the original fruits and delicate distillation. Very fruity, long lasting and truly inviting bouquet.

Palate: The rounded ‘’ grain ‘’ of the Pear is very noticeable. In the mouth, a very intense floral note gives great freshness. Intense fruity note, with an initial perception of fresh fruit overlaid by ripe fruit and marmalade or jam. Very prominent spicy endnote with a hint of Liquorice typical of williams pear.

Massenez Williams Pear Eau-de-Vie was awarded the Gold Medal at the Concours Mondial des Spiritueux in Canada in June 2011 and 2012.

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This rum is a decadent blend of rums from 6 to 24 years old, extra-aged in an assortment of double charred American oak and Pedro Ximénez wine casks.

• Appearance - Profound mahogany with an intense copper tone.
• Nose - Caramelised fruit, plum, raisins, chocolate and spices. A high intensity rum, perfectly balanced with smooth smoky notes.
• Palate - Zacapa Negra is a rich, dark rum with smokey intensity, revealing accentuated woody, spicy and dense fruity notes in the liquid, and a unique and magical finish.
• Serving suggestions - Enjoy neat or on the rocks in Zacapa's tumbler.

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Kaiyo Cask Strength Japanese Whisky is matured in the finest Mizunura oak casks. The casks are hand made due to the Mizunura oaks delicate wood grain. Extremely smooth with great complexity and a lovely balance of fruit, silky malt, and a touch of dark chocolate.

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The 2023 Dewar's 19 Year Old "The Champions Edition" offering from four-time Master Blender of the Year Stephanie Macleod was created in partnership with the USGA to commemorate the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club.

This third iteration of Dewar's 19 Year Old is aged in Red Wine casks from Napa Valley, honoring both the LACC and the terroir of the 2023 championship in California, producing a smooth and complex whisky. Notes of red berries and black cherries resolve into a rich and fruity finish with a hint of nutmeg.

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Don Julio 70® Añejo Claro Tequila is the culmination of 70 years of knowledge, expertise and innovation that brings the smoothness of a Blanco tequila and the complexity of an Añejo tequila together for a totally unique tequila experience. Don Julio 70® Añejo Claro Tequila is aged eighteen months in American white-oak barrels and then carefully filtered to bring out its crisp agave flavor. Aromas are crisp with traditional hints of Añejo. Taste is smooth in character with highlights of vanilla, honey and toasted oak. Lingering hints of oak followed by a clean, warm finish. 

Expert Review

90 Points Wine Enthusiast | 100 Agave limited edition tequila aged in American white oak for 18 months and filtered for more agave flavors. Crystal clear with smooth and light character, opening with citrus. Notes of vanilla, honey and toasted oak lead to a smooth lasting finish. Enjoy neat.

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In Mexico and around the world, friends are gathering to sip on tequila. Riazul challenges the status quo while honoring its heritage, delivering a truly unique tequila to consumers of discerning taste. Riazul Añejo is no exception, and stands alone with its notes of honey and vanilla and silky mouthfeel. It is a sipping tequila of extraordinary depth. Soft, silky entry leads to a fruity medium body with great depth and mélange of sweet and peppery spices. 

Expert Review

96 Points Wine Enthusiast | This Tequila is aged for two years in oak barrels previously used for Brandy/Cognac production. The aging shows in the bewitching scent of toffee and sarsaparilla, and deep flavors of caramel, amaretto, Tootsie Rolls, honey and espresso. Weird and special.

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Jacopo Poli Torcolato is a clear grappa with a full spectrum of aromas: dates, dried apricots, raisin, honey and sweet spice. On the palate, the depth is incredible, rich and persistant?the flavors continue to evolve well into the finish.

Winemaker Description

The 2012 Quinta de Sao Luiz vintage port reveals flavours of black fruit, with notes of plum, raspberry and cherry, and a touch of chocolate truffles. This 2012 Kopke Quinta de São Luiz Vintage is perfect with chocolate desserts, like chocolate fondants with redcurrant sauce or black chocolate mousse. Blue or hard cheeses, “Serra da Estrela” type, are also an excellent combination. 

Expert Review

93 Points Revista de Vinhos | Reddish and deep opaque colour. Presents a complex and expressive nose, standing out the ripe red and black fruits aromas, well-balanced with the subtle balsamic and chocolate notes. Refined in the mouth shows an excellent acidity with very expressive tannins, that confers the character of the Kopke Vintages. Presents a long and powerful aftertaste, with ripe red fruit flavours and a notable acidity, that makes guess it’s a Vintage Single Quinta. 

Producer Description 

Profound, vanilla and pineapple-like fruitiness on top, a creamy sweetness and depth with a lingering woody aroma. Palate: Smooth and sweet mouthfeel, gradually followed with smokiness and cinnamon-like spiciness. Finish: Multi-layered complexity, sweet and smoky, spicy and woody. Unlike our other blends that find harmony by unifying individual whisky personalities,

Suntory World Whisky Ao achieves harmony at its base while layering and highlighting a multitude of characteristics. The result offers aromas and flavors that change and evolve, depending on when and how you drink it. However you choose to enjoy Ao Whisky, we invite you to experience it today.

Tasting Notes: Amber color. The nose is profound, vanilla and pineapple-like fruitiness on top, a creamy sweetness and depth with a lingering woody aroma. On the palate, smooth and sweet mouthfeel, gradually followed with smokiness and cinnamon-like spiciness. The finish is multi-layered complexity, sweet and smoky, spicy and woody. 

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Delicious honey notes complimented by an oily mouthfeel and a stylish finish.

Using skills handed down over the generations, the men of Edradour Distillery follow the standards of those that have gone before. Only three in number, as there have always been, they continue to produce the finest malt whiskey available.

A truly handcrafted malt, this expression is dark auburn in color and has a wonderful aroma of rich dried fruits, sugared almonds, orange marmalade and plain chocolate — a testament to the finest Oloroso Sherry casks used in its 10 year maturation 

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Bright gold. Aromatic with notes of vanilla, cut flowers and beneath, a clean, toasty note. Increasingly sweet and creamy, with fresh citrus, lemon cheesecake. Light and smooth body. A crisp mid-palate then butter icing, lemon cheesecake and freesias. The finish is herbal and drying, a little like potpourri.

This subtly sophisticated Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a superb pre-dinner drink; try it with a few drops of water.

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Chewy fruit bread, orange spice, and crisp green apple. Scent : Rich nuttiness balanced by ripe orchard fruits. Finish : Long with elegant dark chocolate tannins. Body : Medium to rich with good viscosity.

Aged only in first-fill American bourbon barrels, this spirit has taken up a delicate oaky spice to match the expected light flowery scents on the nose. The flavor develops with more dried fruit and some light creamy Scottish fudge, it finishes with a touch of carmelized malt and a hint of bitter red fruits - Producer Description