$75 - $100 Spirits

Producer Description 

Mala Vida Anejo Tequila is an outstanding tequila due to the mix of various woods, cooked agave, tremendous body, and nutty aromas.

The balance between the different woods, the cooked agave, its great body and its notes of nuts makes Mala Vida Anejo an exceptional tequila.The unique wood taste dominates, with flavors of cooked agave, vanilla, nuts, and traces of pepper leaving a big body, soft to wallow, and strong fragrance on the tongue. With a lingering taste, an intense aroma, and a well-rounded and full body.

Recommended pairing:Ideal for drinking by itself, as an aperitif or digestif. It is recommended paired with dishes with complex, intense flavors. It also mixes well with juices, sparkling water, and soft drinks so that its intense characteristics stand out. Mala Vida Anejo Tequila can also pair well with coffee lungo or espresso.

Expert Review 

Utter succulence. Distilled from old-vine grapes, all apricot & peach/pear. The 2001 release from these grapes was awarded the highest score The Wine Enthusiast has ever given a grappa: 97. “Very floral, surprisingly delicate, noticeably smooth” – Press Democrat 2013

Producer Description 

Celebrate the purest expression of terroir with Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014. Fully traceable and high provenance, a medley of apricot and peach complements the cereal-forward single malt, with a subtle maritime note nodding to the whisky’s all Islay harvest, distillation and maturation.

For almost two decades, we have shown the permanence of our commitment to barley provenance. Aided by the determination and resilience of our local farming partners, Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 is the latest vintage of the unpeated, locally grown single malt.

Distilled using barley grown solely on Islay, the single malt truly celebrates place and provenance. The latest Islay Barley vintage is distilled from barley grown on eight local farms, all within an 11-mile radius of Bruichladdich Distillery.

Fully traceable from farm to glass, Islay Barley 2014 has been matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon casks, sherry butts and second-fill wine casks, balancing the influence of the oak with the locally grown barley.

The result is a cereal-forward single malt with notes of apricot and peach, malty digestive biscuit, and a hint of fresh grass. A subtle maritime note also lingers, nodding to the whisky’s all Islay harvest, distillation and maturation.

Pernod Absinthe Original Recipe is back after 100 years of ban. In 1805, Henri Louis Pernod founded Pernod Fils, France’s first distillery. After 200 years, Pernod continues to distill absinthe the traditional way, remaining faithful to its 19th century roots.

The recipe for Pernod Absinthe dates back to the 1790s, when Dr. Pierre Ordinaire created a distilled medicine in Switzerland. The recipe was given to Henri Louis Pernod after a business dea

This original recipe makes you re-taste the flavors of the pre ban absinthe, which was appreciated by the greatest artists at this time. It is made according to traditional processes: wormwood plants from Pontarlier, distillation from grape neutral spirit and green natural coloration. Pernod Absinthe has been elected best absinthe at the SFO Awards in 2013 and is appreciated for its finesse, freshness and complexity. Absinthe lovers who have been waiting for a long time for this great return of Pernod Absinthe original recipe will be delighted. 

Expert Review 

Wine Enthusiast 96-100 Points | Wonderful, delectable ripe cherry bouquet. The entry is perfectly balanced between ripe cherry meat and cherry pit with a dash of bittersweet juiciness; the midpalate features the juice more than the cherry meat and is delicious. Concludes clean, semisweet, intensely ripe, round, smooth as silk and perfect. Cherry brandy splendor.

Producer Description

As a result of the high quality must used for Lepanto and the careful distillation process this brandy is extremely delicate and elegant. It shows a bright topaz color with orange and golden tones.  On the nose delicate aromas of caramel and vanilla, toasted notes and hints of wine due to the time spent in cask. On the palate, dry and delicate with touches of toasted almonds from the Tio Pepe casks and raisins from the Matusalem casks. 

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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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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.

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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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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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Uncharacteristically light in color for a Reposado, 1414 appears almost like a Blanco. It's got a really unique aroma like baking banana nut bread and incredible viscosity, with no hard edges whatsoever on the finish.

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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.

Producer Description 

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. 

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Made with 100% Espadin with sweet, and fruit forward notes of pineapple, crab apple, & guava. Maguey Espadin has a growing period of 8-12 years. 

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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