Spirits $25 to $50

Hudson Whiskey was founded in 2006 in Gardiner, New York — one of the first craft distilleries to open in New York State after Prohibition. Nestled in the Hudson Valley at the foot of the Catskill Mountains, they pioneered the American craft bourbon movement with a commitment to local grain and small-batch production that has since inspired a generation of distillers.

“Bright Lights, Big Bourbon” is Hudson’s boldest expression — a grain-forward, no-holds-barred straight bourbon distilled from 95% New York corn and 5% malted barley, aged a minimum of three years in new charred American oak barrels. It shines with rich vanilla and lightly salted caramel on the finish, with the kind of confident, corn-forward character that makes it equally at home neat, on the rocks, or in a classic Old Fashioned. This 375ml half bottle is the perfect introduction — or a great excuse to keep one at the bar.

“Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Bright Lights, Big Bourbon is a bold, grain-forward, no-holds-barred straight bourbon whiskey… it shines brighter than the rest.”
— Hudson Whiskey

Mash Bill: 95% New York Corn / 5% Malted Barley
Aging: Minimum 3 years, new charred American oak
Kosher Certified
Serve: Neat, on the rocks, or in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

Teremana Small Batch Tequila Blanco 100% Puro de Agave — 1.0 Liter

Teremana — the “Spirit of the Earth” — is a small-batch tequila born in the highest peaks of the Jalisco Highlands, crafted at Destilería Teremana de Agave with an unwavering commitment to doing things the right way. Co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the brand is built on a simple philosophy: honor the land, respect the process, and never cut corners.

Every step of production is done by hand and in small batches. The jimadores harvest only fully mature, naturally sweet agave. The piñas are slow-roasted in traditional small brick ovens to develop deep, complex flavor. Distillation takes place in handmade copper pot stills, preserving the agave’s natural character and producing a bright, flavorful blanco that is clean, smooth, and genuinely expressive of its mountain terroir.

The Blanco opens with bright citrus aromas — lemon zest, lime, and fresh agave — with a smooth, clean palate and a fresh, lingering finish. Approachable enough for cocktails, refined enough to sip neat. Now in a 1.0 Liter for even more value.

Cocktail Pairings

• Classic Margarita
• Paloma
• Ranch Water
• Tommy’s Margarita
• Tequila Soda with lime

Producer: Teremana / Destilería Teremana de Agave
Region: Jalisco Highlands, Mexico
Agave: 100% Puro de Agave
Style: Small Batch Blanco Tequila
ABV: 40% (80 proof)
Format: 1.0 Liter

Expert Review

Kara Newman of The Wine Enthusiast writes 90 Points | The producers bill this as “advanced vodka,” distilled from non-GMO French wheat and claiming to be “the only vodka 100% free of impurities.” Overall, the spirit is neutral on the nose and palate, with a tinge of marshmallow sweetness and a crisp, perky finish. 

Producer Description 

Blat Vodka is a premium spirit known for its smooth and crisp taste. This vodka is crafted in the heart of Russia, using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients, resulting in a clean finish with subtle hints of grain.

To fully enjoy Blat Vodka, serve it chilled in a martini or mix it with your favorite cocktail recipe for a refreshing drink. Experiment with different mixers and garnishes to find the perfect combination that suits your taste buds. Whether sipped neat or mixed in a cocktail, Blat Vodka is sure to elevate any drinking experience.

Producer Description 

Our Van Gogh Espresso vodka is created with nothing but the best Colombian beans, giving this premium vodka a bittersweet coffee taste. With just a hint of citrus and a silky cocoa finish, Van Gogh Espresso is the perfect blank canvas for any coffee-inspired creation.

Vodka Reviews

• 5 Stars / Highest Recommendation, The Spirit Journal
• Top 75 Five Star Spirits of 2014, The Spirit Journal
• 4 Stars / Exceptional, BevX

Emilio Lustau · Solera Reserva · Brandy de Jerez DO · Andalusia · Spain

Emilio Lustau is one of Jerez’s most celebrated sherry houses — and their approach to Brandy de Jerez is as meticulous as their approach to fino and amontillado. The Solera Reserva is the youngest brandy in the Lustau portfolio, distilled from Airén grapes harvested in central Spain and brought to Jerez for aging in the traditional solera and criadera system — the same method that gives sherry its layered complexity. What sets this brandy apart is the cask seasoning: each barrel was first filled with young Amontillado sherry, which smooths the virgin oak and impregnates the wood with nutty, oxidative character before the brandy ever touches it. Aged an average of three years. Gold Medal Best in Class at the International Wine and Spirits Competition and International Spirits Challenge.

Light amber with greenish reflections, the Solera Reserva opens with aromas of vanilla, toasted wood, orange marmalade, and hazelnuts. On the palate, it is bone dry and smooth — mellow yet intense — with a long, nutty finish that lingers with warmth and elegance. A brandy of genuine craft and exceptional value.

• Producer: Emilio Lustau, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
• Style: Brandy de Jerez DO · Solera Reserva
• Distillate: Airén grapes, distilled in central Spain
• Aging: Average 3 years in Amontillado sherry-seasoned casks; solera & criadera system
• Accolades: Gold Medal Best in Class — IWSC 2011 & ISC 2013; Gold Medal — Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013
• Size: 700ml
• Tasting Notes: Vanilla, toasted wood, orange marmalade, hazelnut, bone dry, smooth, long nutty finish
• Serve: Neat or on the rocks · Brandy Old Fashioned · Sidecar · Digestif

Brandy de Jerez DO — Amontillado-seasoned solera brandy from one of Jerez’s great houses. Bone dry, smooth, and award-winning.

Producer Description 

Crafted with flavor in mind, CÎROC Passion is distilled from fine French grapes and masterfully infused with an exotic blend inspired by the tropics. Featuring notes of pineapple, mango, citrus, hibiscus, and other natural flavors, it offers a taste experience that's both lusciously unique and elegantly smooth.

As a finishing touch, the vodka is encased in a bottle with a distinctive ombre colorway of purple and orange resembling the bright tones of sunset with sleek gold lettering that's sure to stand out on any table. 

El Mexicano Tequila Blanco — Jalisco, Mexico 750ml

El Mexicano is a high-purity blanco tequila crafted from 100% Pure Agave and carefully distilled to preserve the natural, unadulterated character of the agave plant. Bottled at 90 Proof (45% ABV) — higher than the standard 80 Proof — El Mexicano Blanco delivers a more powerful, expressive agave character with exceptional freshness and intensity. A tequila built for those who want the real thing: bold, clean, and unmistakably Mexican.

Crystal clear in the glass, El Mexicano Blanco opens with vibrant fresh agave, citrus, and herbal notes. The palate is crisp and lively with a full-bodied agave presence, bright acidity, and a clean, warming finish that reflects its higher proof with confidence and precision.

“100% Pure Agave, distilled at 90 Proof — El Mexicano Blanco is a bold, expressive blanco for agave purists.”

• Producer: El Mexicano, Jalisco, Mexico
• Style: Blanco (Silver) Tequila
• Agave: 100% Puro Agave
• ABV: 45% (90 Proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh agave, citrus, herbal notes, crisp and lively, full-bodied, clean warming finish
• How to Enjoy: Neat or on the rocks to appreciate the full agave character; excellent in Margaritas and Palomas
• Best Paired With: Ceviche, fish tacos, guacamole, grilled shrimp, spiced dishes

Bold, pure, and bottled at 90 Proof — El Mexicano Blanco is a serious blanco tequila for agave lovers who don’t compromise.

El Mexicano Tequila Reposado — Jalisco, Mexico 750ml

Under the guidance of Master Tequilero Ing. León Bañuelos Ramírez, El Mexicano Reposado is a 100% Pure Blue Agave tequila of remarkable complexity and craftsmanship. What sets it apart is its dual-barrel aging program — a combination of American oak and French oak barrels — which layers the fruity richness of American wood with the robust depth and elegance of French oak. The result is a reposado of medium-high body, exceptional smoothness, and an aromatic depth that rivals expressions at far higher price points.

Brilliant straw yellow with golden hues, El Mexicano Reposado opens with a buttery malolactic character followed by maple, cranberry, and apricot from the American barrel, and robust wood, tobacco, and vanilla from the French oak. On the palate, it is smooth and elegant — cocoa, refined wood, and a creamy texture that lingers long on the finish with low alcoholic heat and an intense, satisfying aftertaste.

“The smoothness and elegance are present with a medium-high attack, an intense flavor of cocoa, elegant wood, and a creaminess that passes smoothly through the throat with a long aftertaste.” — Ing. León Bañuelos Ramírez, Master Tequilero

• Producer: El Mexicano, Jalisco, Mexico
• Style: Reposado Tequila
• Agave: 100% Puro Agave Azul (Blue Agave)
• Aging: Dual-barrel — American oak & French oak
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Brilliant straw yellow with golden hues
• Nose: Butter, maple, cranberry, apricot, wood, tobacco, vanilla
• Palate: Cocoa, elegant wood, creamy texture, medium-high body, low alcoholic heat
• Finish: Long, unctuous, lingering aftertaste
• Best Paired With: Red meats, fresh cheeses, milk chocolate with warm spices (cinnamon, vanilla, clove), desserts, coffee

A dual-barrel reposado of exceptional depth and elegance — El Mexicano delivers Master Tequilero craftsmanship at outstanding value.

The making of fruit gins has long been a tradition in the English countryside, and ours keeps true to a recipe dating back to 1883.

The Nose - A clear character of mellow sloe berries, it’s fruity with notes of sweet cherry and a slight scent of almonds

The Palate - Fruity, smooth and full-bodied, with a perfect balance of sweet and dry

The Finish - Long, fresh and fruity

A 750ml bottle of Plymouth Sloe Gin (26% abv). Sloe berries are slowly and gently steeped in Plymouth Gin, soft pure Dartmoor water and a small amount of sugar for approximately 4 months.

The sugar levels are kept low to allow the full flavour of the berries to shine and allow the dry acidity of the fruit to be an important part of the taste. The result is an entirely natural product with no added flavourings or colourings. Sloe Gin has long been enjoyed as a ’winter warmer’ in the countryside.

Amarás · Espadín Joven Mezcal Artesanal · Oaxaca, Mexico · 750ml

Amarás Espadín Joven is a 100% agave mezcal from Oaxaca, listed as Mezcal Artesanal. The producer’s note highlights a fragrant combination of bergamot, blossom, sandalwood, and ripe mango, followed by a velvety, salted texture and a touch of cinnamon.

Character & Style

Floral and citrus aromas lead into sandalwood and the sweetness of mature mango. A velvety texture and a little cinnamon complete the producer’s description, making this an inviting bottle to explore slowly in a simple sipping serve.

Producer Description

Perfumes the nose with a touch of bergamot and blossom, which continue to unfold with every taste, giving way to a first touch of sandal wood and closing up to the sweetness of matured mango. Finishes with a velvety salted texture takes over finishing with a little cinnamon.

Serving Suggestions

Try a small pour neat to explore the floral, fruit, and spice notes. For a cocktail, consider a mezcal margarita or a simple citrus highball, adjusting the balance to taste.

Spirit Details

• Brand: Amarás
• Expression: Espadín Joven
• Category listed: Mezcal Artesanal
• Agave: Espadín
• Composition listed: 100% agave
• Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Producer profile: Bergamot, blossom, sandalwood, mature mango, salted texture, and cinnamon

Producer Description 

Crème de Moka is the earliest and most historic style of Coffee Liqueur, with recipes dating back to the 18th Century. The term “Moka” is in reference to the famous Port of Mocha, which was the major trading place of Coffea Arabica from the 15th Century through the early 19th Century.

Many European companies set up trade offices at the port, and the term “Moka” was coined as the gold standard to describe the very finest of arabica coffee beans.

The recipe that inspired Tempus Fugit Spirits’ Crème de Moka dates back to 1755.

Producer Description 

100% NEW YORK GROWN

Great Jones Straight Bourbon is crafted from ingredients grown in the legendary Black Dirt region of Warwick Valley, NY. Once the site of a prehistoric lake, the soil here is renowned for its nutrient-rich content which imbues a distinctive spice in our whiskeys. Corn, barley and rye are mashed and cut with Catskill Mountain water to create a uniquely New York spirit. 

• 4 years old
• Crafted in small batches
  
• Made from 100% New York-grown corn, malted barley, and rye
  
• Aged in American Oak barrels
  
• Perfectly balanced with a vanilla and light pepper finish

Producer Description 

Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is a 93-proof whiskey distilled, aged and bottled entirely by Uncle Nearest. Each batch is curated by 5th generation Nearest Green descendant and our Master Blender, Victoria Eady Butler, who was named Master Blender of the Year by Whisky Magazine for two consecutive years in 2021 and 2022 as well as receiving the same honor from The Spirits Business and Vinepair in 2021.

NOSE: Honey and warm brown sugar, cedar, orange peel and tobacco flower. Spices of ground ginger and white pepper.

PALATE:. Caramel balanced with spicy wood tannins. Notes of baking chocolate, cigar leaf, nougat and cinnamon.

FINISH: Long and smooth. The cinnamon lingers with dark chocolate, oak tannins and maple syrup

Producer Description 

Originally created by Maestro Mezcalero Lucio Moralesbas a gift to his wife, Agustina, “Zacate” is produced by the Morales family using the same traditional process as their classic “white tape” espadín, with one important twist:

Freshly cut lemongrass is added to the stills before the second distillation, and a bit more is macerated in the finished product for an extra touch of aromatics and
color.

The result is a bright and lively expression of espadín that makes a great highball, brings an interesting twist to classic mezcal cocktails, or works as a fun plug-and-
play substitute for gin.

Citadelle Gin de France Rouge — Cognac, France — 700ml

Citadelle is one of France's most celebrated gin houses, distilled in Cognac using a 19th-century copper pot still and a signature blend of 19 botanicals sourced from around the world. Rouge is their most vibrant expression — built on that same classic Citadelle foundation and elevated with an infusion of fresh red fruits and rhubarb. The result is a gin that is fruity, aromatic, and completely natural, with no artificial colors or flavors. Crystal-clear in the glass, it delivers all the complexity of a great dry gin with a lush, berry-driven character that makes it as versatile as it is delicious.

Fresh and aromatic on the nose, with vivid cranberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, and the distinct sharpness of rhubarb layered over Citadelle's classic botanical backbone. On the palate, the red fruit swirls with juicy, tangy energy — bright, dry, and refreshing, with the depth and structure of 19 botanicals underneath. The finish is clean, fruity, and lingering.

Built on Citadelle's 19-botanical foundation — infused with cranberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, and rhubarb. Fruity, natural, and crystal-clear.

• Producer: Citadelle, Cognac, France
• Style: Dry Gin — Red Fruit Infusion
• Botanicals: 19 original Citadelle botanicals + cranberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, rhubarb
• Character: Fruity, aromatic, completely natural — no artificial colors or flavors
• Size: 700ml
• Tasting Notes: Cranberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, rhubarb, bright acidity, dry finish
• Best Served: Over ice with tonic, in a Negroni Rouge, or as a spritz with sparkling water and fresh berries

France's most celebrated gin house meets the season's best red fruits — Citadelle Rouge is the benchmark for what a fruit-infused dry gin can be.

Pommeau de Normandie-style apple apéritif produced by Neversink Spirits in Elmsford, New York.

This complex, pommeau-inspired apéritif is delicious sipped neat (serve slightly chilled) or in a cold-weather Spritz. Once opened, refrigerate and ideally serve within 3–6 months; the spirit won’t spoil, it will simply begin to oxidize and lean towards its deeper flavors.

• Made from a blend of one-part Neversink apple brandy that has been aged 1 year in ex-whiskey barrels and two-parts freshly pressed, unfermented heirloom apple cider
• Once blended, the apéritif is aged for 18 months in 60-gallon French oak casks that previously held white wine
• Fresh, red apple on the nose with notes of walnut and butterscotch toffee; bright and pleasant acidity greets the palate with clove, sage, and celery root; the finish offers echoing waves of fresh apple skin and stewed apples with notes of ginger
• Contains no added sugar

Expert Review

92 Points Wine Enthusiast | Overall neutral, this wheat-based vodka hints at coconut, leading into a mild finish tinged with grapefruit peel and pink peppercorn. The producer suggests this vodka is “best consumed with caviar.”

Producer Description 

Beluga Noble Vodka is the result of the meticulous hard work of masters. The refined, rich taste of Beluga Noble Vodka results from its unique composition, mainly due to the malt spirit and the purest water. This helps to smoothen the taste of vodka

Producer Description 

Amargo-Vallet Angostura is a bitter liqueur made from Angostura bark and a maceration of cherry fruits, cloves and other roots and spices. Herbal notes of bittersweet dark chocolate and citrus rind balance an earthly richness to create this delightful elixir.

Sipsmith opened in Chiswick, London in 2009 as the city’s first copper pot distillery in nearly 200 years — a small, principled operation that helped ignite the modern craft gin renaissance. Built around a single copper pot still named Prudence, the distillery was founded on the belief that great gin requires patience, skill, and the finest botanicals. Their London Dry Gin became an instant benchmark. The Sloe Gin takes that award-winning base and does something wonderfully old-fashioned with it: steeping wild sloe berries — the small, tart, jet-black fruit of the blackthorn bush — harvested each autumn and left to macerate in the gin until the spirit turns a deep, jewel-like ruby red.

The result is a handcrafted sloe gin of real character: rich and warming on the nose with aromas of wild berry, cherry, almond, and a subtle juniper backbone. The palate is luscious but never cloying — ripe plum, damson, and bramble fruit with a bittersweet edge and a long, warming finish. At 29% ABV it is built for sipping neat over ice, pouring into a Sloe Gin Fizz, or stirring into a classic Sloe Negroni. The definitive modern expression of a very British tradition.

• Producer: Sipsmith Distillery, Chiswick, London, United Kingdom
• Style: Sloe Gin Liqueur, Small Batch
• Base: Sipsmith London Dry Gin macerated with wild sloe berries
• ABV: 29%
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Wild berry, cherry, almond, plum, damson, bramble, bittersweet finish
• Serve: Neat over ice, Sloe Gin Fizz, Sloe Negroni, or topped with Champagne

London’s craft gin pioneer, bottled in ruby — Sipsmith Sloe Gin is autumn in a glass.

Condesa Gin Prickly Pear & Orange Blossom — Mexico City 750ml

Condesa Gin is a Mexican craft gin rooted in the country's extraordinary botanical heritage and the ancient curandera healing traditions that have shaped its relationship with plants for centuries. This expression — Prickly Pear & Orange Blossom — was created to capture something more specific: the essence of golden hour in Mexico City during springtime. That warm, luminous, slightly hazy moment when the city slows down and the air carries the scent of blossoms and ripe fruit. It's a gin built to transport you.

Infused with prickly pear — which delivers a flavor somewhere between watermelon and kiwi — alongside orange blossom, raspberry, lime, and a full complement of botanicals, this is a gin that leads with fruit and floral character without sacrificing complexity. The nose is vibrant and aromatic: prickly pear, orange blossom, and fresh raspberry with a citrus lift. On the palate, it's lush and layered — tropical fruit sweetness balanced by botanical structure and a clean, refreshing finish. Made for a G&T, but equally stunning in a spritz or fresh citrus cocktail.

"Created to capture the essence of golden hour in Mexico springtime — prickly pear, orange blossom, and the warmth of Mexico City." — Condesa Gin

• Producer: Condesa Gin, Mexico City, Mexico
• Style: Mexican Craft Gin
• Key Botanicals: Prickly Pear, Orange Blossom, Raspberry, Lime, Juniper, and additional botanicals
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Prickly pear, orange blossom, raspberry, watermelon-kiwi, citrus, clean floral finish
• Best Served: Gin & Tonic with cucumber and lime, spritz with prosecco, or fresh citrus cocktails

A gin that tastes like golden hour — fruit-forward, floral, and unmistakably Mexican in spirit and soul.

Condesa Gin Clásica — Mexico 750ml

Condesa Gin is a Mexican craft gin formulated to celebrate the country's extraordinary botanical heritage and the ancient curandera healing ceremonies in which those plants have been used for centuries. Herbs to cleanse negative energy. Flowers to attract love. Resins to expand consciousness. This is not a gin built around the European tradition — it is something entirely its own: a spirit rooted in Mexican ritual, flora, and identity, crafted for the modern cocktail glass.

Clásica is infused with an extraordinary range of botanicals: palo santo, sage, jasmine, juniper berries, coriander seeds, elderflower, lavender, rosemary, cedrón, myrrh, lime peel, and orange peel. The nose is herbal, floral, and citrusy with a distinctive resinous depth from the palo santo and myrrh. On the palate, it's complex and layered — floral and fresh up front, warming and meditative on the finish, with a pleasantly bitter, resinous tail that lingers. Elevates classic cocktails and shines in fresh, herb-forward builds.

"Herbs to cleanse negative energy. Flowers to attract love. Resins to expand consciousness." — Condesa Gin

• Producer: Condesa Gin, Mexico
• Style: Mexican Craft Gin
• Botanicals: Palo Santo, Sage, Jasmine, Juniper, Coriander, Elderflower, Lavender, Rosemary, Cedrón, Myrrh, Lime Peel, Orange Peel
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Herbal, floral, citrus, resinous palo santo and myrrh, warming bitter finish
• Best Served: Gin & Tonic with fresh herbs, Negroni, or fresh citrus cocktails

A gin unlike any other — rooted in Mexican botanical tradition and curandera ceremony, built for the curious and the adventurous.

Expert Review

Kara Newman of the Wine Enthusiast writes 93 Points | Look for a cloudy pale lemon hue, with a sweet ginger aroma and a hint of lemon peel. The viscous palate opens sweet and finishes long and warming, with plenty of gingery zing, a mouthwatering citric quality and flurry of white pepper sparks. 

Producer Description 

Handmade in Brooklyn, New York City, Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur takes its name from Manhattan's Barrow Street, the place where founder Josh Morton invented and perfected his recipe.

Producer Description 

Using the classic Cardenal Mendoza Brandy as its base, Angelus is made by blending in the essences of the natural ingredients, principally bitter macerated orange peel and cardamom, and ageing the blend in butts already seasoned with Sherry to achieve perfect balance.

This creates a unique, original and distinctive product which is enormously versatile. A rich and sweet citrus-led liqueur.

The Anjou pear is one of France’s great culinary treasures — cultivated in the Loire Valley and Picardy, essential to classic French pastries and desserts, and possessed of a sweetness that is at once delicate and unmistakable. Grey Goose has made it the soul of La Poire, capturing the flavor of a perfectly ripe Anjou at the precise moment of its fullest expression.

Built on the same foundation as the iconic original — soft winter wheat from the Picardy region, distilled and blended with spring water from Gensac-la-Pallue in the Cognac region — Grey Goose La Poire applies the same rigorous production process to a single, luminous flavor. The result is not a syrupy approximation of fruit, but a vodka of genuine freshness: bold, clean, and true to the pear itself.

On the nose, the Anjou pear arrives with clarity and confidence — ripe, floral, and bright. The palate follows seamlessly: smooth and lush, with the characteristic elegance of Grey Goose and a long, naturally sweet finish that lingers without heaviness. Sophisticated enough to sip chilled, versatile enough to anchor a cocktail.

• Producer: Grey Goose
• Flavor: Anjou Pear
• Base: Soft French Winter Wheat
• Origin: Picardy & Cognac Region, France
• Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
• Format: 750ml

Serving Suggestions: Serve chilled, neat, or over ice. Exceptional in a Pear Martini, French 75 riff, or a simple spritz with elderflower tonic. Pairs beautifully with soft cheeses, charcuterie, and fresh fruit.

Producer Description

Ciroc Passion is crafted with vodka from fine French grapes that lend a distinctive citrus taste. Infused with the taste of the tropics, this is vodka bursting with fresh-tasting pineapple, passion fruit, and citrus. Limited.

Producer Description 

24 oz. Brilliant finish. 18-10 stainless steel. 9-1/2" tall, 3-1/2" diameter. 

Knob Creek · Rye Whiskey · 7 Years · 100 Proof

Patiently aged for seven years in deeply charred barrels and bottled at 100 proof, this Kentucky rye balances sweet barrel notes with rye spice. Its higher-corn mashbill makes it an approachable bridge for bourbon drinkers curious about rye.

Tasting Notes

Full-bodied, with black pepper, sweet vanilla, caramel and lingering oak. Apple and floral notes layer over deep rye spice, with a hint of leather.

At a Glance

• Producer: Knob Creek
• Style: Rye whiskey
• Age: 7 years
• Proof: 100
• Origin: Clermont, Kentucky
• Size: 1.0 liter

Sweet barrel notes, bold rye spice and lingering oak make this a flavorful Kentucky pour.

Producer Description 

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. 

Giffard Cassis Noir de Bourgogne — Burgundy, France — 750ml

Giffard has been crafting premium liqueurs in the Loire Valley since 1885, when pharmacist Emile Giffard first created his iconic Menthe-Pastille. Today, the family-owned house is one of France's most respected liqueur producers — and their Cassis Noir de Bourgogne is among their finest expressions. Made from Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants, the most prized variety grown in Burgundy's rich soils, this is crème de cassis elevated to its highest form: intensely fruity, deeply aromatic, and built for both the cocktail glass and the kitchen.

Dark and purplish-blue in color with a luminous, glowing depth. The nose is rich and inviting — ripe blackcurrant fruit with the characteristic slight vegetal note of blackcurrant buds that signals authenticity and quality. On the palate, the liqueur is lush and concentrated, with intense dark berry fruit, natural sweetness, and a long, fruit-forward finish that lingers beautifully.

Made from Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants — Burgundy's most prized variety — by one of France's most celebrated liqueur houses since 1885.

• Producer: Giffard, Loire Valley / Burgundy, France
• Style: Premium Blackcurrant Liqueur (Crème de Cassis)
• Base Fruit: Noir de Bourgogne Blackcurrants
• Origin: Burgundy, France
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe blackcurrant, blackcurrant bud, dark berry, lush sweetness, long fruity finish
• Best Used In: Kir Royale (with Champagne or Crémant), Kir (with white Burgundy), cocktails, dessert sauces, over ice cream

France's most celebrated blackcurrant liqueur — Giffard Cassis Noir de Bourgogne is the benchmark for what a premium crème de cassis can be.

Winemaker Description

The latest addition to the range of fine ports from Warres, Otima is an aged 10 year old tawny especially suitable for those with a preference for the lighter style of Port. Its delicate palate challenges the traditional perception of Port as a dark and full-bodied after-dinner drink.

Otima is a Premium Quality Port from a renowned Port house, and brings a lighter, more contemporary style to reflect today's lifestyle - a contemporary, quality drink, versatile enough to be enjoyed anytime. 

Expert Reviews

93 Points Robert Parker | The non-vintage Otima 10-Year Old Tawny Port reveals a medium ruby/amber/garnet color, loads of kirsch and cedar intermixed with a touch of brown sugar in the nose, rich, full-bodied flavors, a burgeoning complexity and big aromatics. This is a full-bodied, silky smooth Tawny Port that should age easily for 8-10+ years.

91 Points Wine & Spirits | Light amber-tawny in color, this wine is delicately balanced between freshness and age. There’s brisk, tart peach flavor along with more mature tones of pale berries and woodsy mushrooms. Hints of tobacco smoke add to the wine’s elegance. 

91 Points Wine Spectator | Racy and fresh, with detailed green fig, dried cherry, incense and hazelnut notes. Offers a long, focused finish. Drink now.

Producer Description 

Experience the unique flavor of Carpano Botanic Bitter, a masterpiece crafted by Carpano, a brand celebrated for its near 240-year tradition in creating premium vermouths with Italian finesse. This premium bitter is not just a drink but a continuation of Carpano’s esteemed legacy, a reflection of an enduring commitment to unparalleled quality and exquisite flavor.

A vibrant symphony of citrus and herbal notes graces the palate, a harmonious blend rooted in centuries-old craftsmanship yet tailored for the contemporary connoisseur. This versatility is the hallmark of Carpano Botanic Bitter, elevating classic cocktails with its rich, layered flavors. 

Bitter Rosso Liqueur | Torreglia, Veneto / Italy
Size: 750ml  |  ABV: 25% (50 Proof)  

Luxardo has been crafting exceptional Italian liqueurs since 1821, when Girolamo Luxardo founded the distillery in Zara (now Zadar, Croatia) before relocating to Torreglia in the Veneto after World War II. The family’s commitment to traditional recipes and botanical craftsmanship has made them one of the most respected names in the world of Italian spirits — best known for their iconic Maraschino, but equally masterful across their full range.

Bitter Rosso is Luxardo’s answer to the classic Italian amaro aperitivo — a beautifully balanced infusion of sweet and bitter oranges, rhubarb, mint, marjoram, and thyme. Deep ruby-red in the glass, it delivers a complex interplay of citrus peel, herbal bitterness, and a gentle sweetness that makes it endlessly versatile. Sip it neat over ice, use it to build a Negroni or Spritz, or explore it as a sophisticated substitute wherever an Italian bitter is called for.

“A pleasant aperitif obtained from the infusion of several fruits and herbs such as sweet oranges, bitter oranges, rhubarb, mint, marjoram and thyme.”
— Luxardo

Botanicals: Sweet orange, bitter orange, rhubarb, mint, marjoram, thyme
Serve: Neat over ice, in a Negroni, Spritz, or Americano.

Metaxa · 7 Stars · Greece · 700ml

Founded in Athens in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa, Metaxa brings together aged Muscat wines, aged wine distillates, and Mediterranean botanicals. The 7 Stars expression is an amber spirit with a balanced, ripe-fruit character and aromatic smoothness.

Character & Style

The producer highlights ripe peach, prune, and dried flowers on the nose. A round, full-bodied palate follows with sweet mature fruit and toffee notes, making this an inviting choice for a simple spritz or a small sipping pour.

Producer Description

Metaxa
Founded in 1888 in Athens Greece by Spyros Metaxa, Metaxa is a one-of-a-kind amber spirit. True to the founder's original vision, every drop of Metaxa offers an incomparable aromatic smoothness.

Made of aged Muscat wines, aged wine distillates and Mediterranean botanicals, Metaxa 7 Stars has a balanced and ripe fruit taste. Amber in color, it offers ripe peach, prune and dry flowers notes. On the palate, it is round with a full body, with sweet mature fruit and toffee notes.

Enjoy Metaxa 7 Stars at sundown, in simple cocktails like spritzs. Metaxa - Taste the Unexpected.

Serving Suggestions

Try it neat or over ice to explore its ripe-fruit and toffee character, or follow the producer’s suggestion and use it in a simple spritz. For a dessert pairing, consider dried fruit, nuts, or a caramel-based dessert.

Details

• Producer: Metaxa
• Expression: 7 Stars
• Country: Greece
• Founded: Athens, 1888, by Spyros Metaxa
• Composition described by the producer: Aged Muscat wines, aged wine distillates, and Mediterranean botanicals
• Color: Amber
• Producer tasting notes: Ripe peach, prune, dried flowers, mature fruit, and toffee
• Strength: 80 proof / 40% ABV
• Bottle size: 700ml

A rounded Greek amber spirit for relaxed sipping and simple cocktails.

Cappelletti · Amaro Alta Verde · Trentino-Alto Adige · Italy

Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti was founded in 1909 in the historic Piazza Fiera in the center of Trento — a firm rooted from the very beginning in the tradition of herbs, roots, and flowers of the Alpine foothills. Today, four generations later, Luigi and Maddalena Cappelletti continue all production in-house from their home in Aldeno, 20 km south of Trento, surrounded by vineyards and apple orchards. Alta Verde is their traditional wormwood amaro: a style that was once common throughout the Adriatic but has become increasingly rare over the last half century. This is the real thing — uncompromising, botanical, and built for those who take their bitters seriously.

The principal ingredient is assenzio — a variety of wormwood — framed and lightened by a complementary blend of alpine herbs, citrus, and spice. The result is a deeply bitter, aromatic amaro with a drying finish and genuine complexity. Best enjoyed with citrus and tonic or soda, over ice with a big squeeze of lemon, or in cocktails where Alta Verde adds depth and a drying effect to balance sweeter drinks.

• Producer: Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti (Luigi & Maddalena Cappelletti), Aldeno, Trentino, Italy
• Founded: 1909 — fourth generation family production
• Style: Traditional wormwood amaro (Adriatic style)
• Principal Botanical: Assenzio (wormwood)
• Additional Botanicals: Alpine herbs, citrus, spice
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Deep wormwood bitterness, alpine herbs, citrus, spice, long drying finish
• Serve: Over ice with lemon & tonic/soda · Neat over ice with a squeeze of lemon · Cocktails (adds depth and dryness)

Trentino-Alto Adige — a true and traditional wormwood amaro from one of Italy’s oldest herbal liqueur families. Rare, uncompromising, and built for the serious amaro drinker.