Spirits and Liquors

Brewery: Nippon Seishu • Prefecture: Hokkaido  • Rice: ‘Suisei– local Hokkaido rice milled to 45% • Water: Soft spring water • Yeast: Kyokai #1801 • Sake Meter Value: – 2 • Acidity: 1.3 • ABV: 15%  

• One of the first sake made from Hokkaido’s native ‘Suisei’ rice variety. Low starch content allows for clean and dry sake with excellent structure.
• Light aromas of sweet steamed rice, medium bodied, creamy texture with light notes of Muscat, finishes crisp and structured.
  
• Meant to pair with the abundant seafood local to Hokkaido. Best with simply prepared dishes where ingredients shine instead of heavily seasoned cuisine.

Explore the Richness of Chivas Regal

Producer Description 

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.

Unveiling Chivas Regal's Profile

Chivas Regal Scotch 12 Year is renowned for its smooth and rich flavors. The blend combines the finest malt and grain whiskies, making it a luxurious choice for discerning drinkers. This Scotch whisky is aged for a minimum of 12 years, allowing it to develop a complex taste profile. The aroma is characterized by notes of honey, vanilla, and dried fruits, which make each sip a delightful experience.

Versatility in Enjoyment

This Scotch can be enjoyed in various ways. You can sip it neat, on the rocks, or as a base for cocktails. Many fans appreciate its harmonious balance of flavors that seamlessly blend with mixers, yet it stands strong on its own. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a quiet evening, Chivas Regal 12 Year offers an excellent option because of its versatility and character.

A Timeless Gift

Chivas Regal 12 Year also makes an outstanding gift for lovers of fine spirits. Its elegant packaging combined with its prestigious reputation makes it a fantastic choice for birthdays, holidays, or corporate events. The rich heritage of Chivas Regal ensures that this Scotch is not just a drink, but a cherished experience, and perfect for creating memorable moments with friends and family.

Producer Description 

Chiyonosono's Sacred Power was crafted with Kyushu Shinriki rice (their own house-cultivated variety) and Kumamoto yeast. The Seimaibuai value is 55%, meaning 45% of the grain was polished away. 

This is a rich, mellow, full-flavored sake with aromas of hay, lemongrass and tropical fruits. On the silky palate, those fruits couple with accents of saline and savory umami flavors, finishing with uplifting brightness and acidity. Enjoy with selections from the raw bar, sushi and sautéed greens and veggies.

Chopin Vodka Family Reserve — Poland

Chopin is Poland’s most celebrated vodka distillery, and Family Reserve is its most extraordinary expression — a once-in-a-decade release that begins with a single exceptional potato harvest. Every year, Chopin plants special varieties of potatoes on their estate in Krzesk, searching for the rare growing season that produces something truly remarkable. The 2016 harvest was that season. Harvested at the peak of summer, when the potatoes were still young and their skins still tender, the spirit was carefully distilled to retain as much sweet earthiness as possible — then rested for two years in 50-year-old oak barrels before being bottled by hand. The result is the world’s first rested, super-premium potato vodka: a spirit of extraordinary complexity and refinement that transcends the category entirely.

Crystal clear with subtle golden hints from oak aging. The nose offers hints of spice accenting a gentle sweet musk. On the palate, gentle earthy sweetness opens first, followed by understated notes of licorice and clove, a velvety mouthfeel, and a medium-long finish of lingering warmth. Best enjoyed neat or in a classic martini — anything more would be a waste.

• Distillery: Chopin Distillery, Krzesk, Poland
• Expression: Family Reserve — 2016 Harvest
• Base: Estate-grown potato
• Aging: 2 years in 50-year-old oak barrels
• Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
• Bottling: Hand-bottled
• Size: 750ml
• Nose: Spice, gentle sweet musk
• Palate: Earthy sweetness, licorice, clove, velvety texture
• Finish: Medium-long, lingering warmth
• Best Enjoyed: Neat or in a classic martini

The world’s first rested potato vodka — Chopin Family Reserve is a once-in-a-decade spirit from Poland’s most celebrated distillery.

In the village of Krzesk, in the heart of Poland's Mazovian plains, Chopin Vodka has been crafting single-ingredient spirits since 1993. Named after the great Polish composer, the distillery is a celebration of Polish agricultural heritage — and the potato is its most iconic expression.

The Chopin Potato Vodka 1.0 Liter is the world's most awarded potato vodka, and for good reason. Made from Stobrawa potatoes grown on the distillery's own farms, it is distilled four times and bottled at 40% ABV to deliver a spirit of exceptional purity and character. Naturally gluten-free, it offers a uniquely creamy, full-bodied texture that sets it apart from grain-based vodkas — smooth enough to sip neat, refined enough to elevate any cocktail.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Clean and subtly sweet with hints of vanilla and cream
• Palate: Rich, creamy, and full-bodied with a velvety, smooth texture
• Finish: Long, warm, and exceptionally clean

Spirit Details

• 100% Stobrawa potato, estate-grown in Krzesk, Poland
• Distilled 4 times
• Naturally gluten-free
• 40% ABV
• 1.0 Liter
• World's most awarded potato vodka
• Perfect for: sipping neat, martinis, classic vodka cocktails

Christian Drouin Calvados Coeur de Lion Sélection — Pays d’Auge, Normandy | 375ml

In the heart of Normandy’s Pays d’Auge — the most prestigious appellation within Calvados — the Drouin family has been distilling apple and pear spirits for generations. Christian Drouin is one of the region’s most respected names, celebrated for Calvados of exceptional finesse and authenticity, crafted from hand-selected fruit grown in the estate’s own orchards. The Coeur de Lion Sélection is the entry point into the Drouin range and a beautifully balanced introduction to the world of Calvados: the sharp freshness of perry pears combined with the smoothness of cider apples, distilled in a column still and aged in old, lightly used casks that preserve the subtle balance of fresh fruit without imposing heavy wood character. The 375ml format is the ideal size for gifting, exploring, or keeping on the bar. 

The nose is inviting and fragrant: fresh apple, ripe pear, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is smooth and beautifully balanced, with crisp perry pear and ripe cider apple framed by a clean, fresh, gently warming finish. Approachable, versatile, and genuinely delicious — equally at home as an aperitif long drink, a cocktail base, or a culinary ingredient.

• Producer: Christian Drouin, Coudray-Rabut, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
• Expression: Coeur de Lion Sélection
• Style: Calvados AOC — apple & perry pear, column still, old cask aging
• Size: 375ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh apple, ripe pear, floral notes, smooth, clean warming finish
• Best Served: Long drink over ice with tonic; aperitif; cocktails; gourmet cooking (tarte tatin, cream sauces, pork dishes)

A Pays d’Auge Calvados of rare freshness and balance — Christian Drouin Coeur de Lion is the benchmark for what approachable Normandy Calvados can be.

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 

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. 

Citadelle Gin — Cognac, France — 88 Proof — 750ml

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 — juniper, citrus peel, coriander, cardamom, fennel, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, and more. The result is a gin of rare aromatic complexity: three defining character traits — juniper, citrus, and exotic spice — woven together with a voluptuous, long finish that sets it apart from anything else in the category. 96 points from the Ultimate Beverage Challenge and 94 points (Best Buy) from Wine Enthusiast confirm what the glass already tells you.

The nose is elegant and inviting — fresh flowers, green melon, lemon peel, wild herbs, and assertive juniper, softened by cinnamon and anise. On the palate, the gin is smooth, refreshing, and crisp, with complex flavors of green peach, pear, lavender, mint, and citrus that build with every sip. The juniper cedes to a long, voluptuous, spicy finish with touches of pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon that linger beautifully.

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 96 — "Green melon, lemon peel, and wild herbs are elegantly displayed. The palate is refreshing and crisp, complex flavors of green peach, pear, lavender, and mint create a complex yet ethereal profile." • Wine Enthusiast 94 (Best Buy) — "Brisk, clean, and citrusy enough to induce Martini-with-a-twist cravings. Juniper-forward and drying with every sip."

• Producer: Citadelle, Cognac, France
• Style: Dry Gin — 88 Proof (44% ABV)
• Botanicals: 19 botanicals including juniper, citrus peel, coriander, cardamom, fennel, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg
• Character: Juniper • Citrus • Exotic Spice
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh flowers, green melon, lemon peel, wild herbs, juniper, green peach, pear, lavender, mint, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg
• Best Served: Classic Martini, gin & tonic with lemon twist, Negroni, or on the rocks

A 96-point French gin at an honest price — Citadelle is the benchmark for what 19-botanical, Cognac-distilled gin can be.

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.

Producer Description 

Before dusk, there is a delightful moment when darkness embraces the light. This precious moment inspired this combination of spirits, pouring into a shimmering glass decanter fused to a night-colored ceramic base. 

Clase Azul Tequila Gold is an incomparable tequila joven, a blend that combines Clase Azul Tequila Plata with a special reposado tequila matured in French oak casks and an eight-year-old Extra Añejo aged in American whiskey casks and finished in sherry casks.

Soft amber with golden sparkles. Medium body.

Agave syrup, green apple, orange peel, fresh fig, raisins, light note of almond and walnut. Toasted wood, fig, green olive, ginger, cocoa / dark chocolate.

Recommended with seafood and fish with high-fat content (tuna, salmon, octopus, lobster, shrimp, mussels, and clams) cooked with butter and yellow lemon (avoid limes). Kalamata olive tapenade and brie cheese tapas. Semi-bitter or white chocolate with citrus jam or citrus ice cream.

Decanter |
The Clase Azul Tequila Gold decanter challenges the impossible: its shimmering glass is fused against a black ceramic base, a technique that took our experts 6 years to develop.

Producer Description 

Crystal clear with light straw-colored highlights. Full bodied. Aromas of grapefruit skin, fresh wood, rosemary, peanut oil, hints of butter and daisy flowers. Flavors of fresh wood, seaweed, lemon juice, pepper and light notes of tobacco. 

The vibrant cap of this decanter features beautiful representations of hummingbirds handcrafted using traditional lacquering techniques. Due to its technical and material complexity, our artisans dedicate up to ten days to its creation. 

Producer Description 

This creation symbolizes our journey: how far we’ve come these past 25 years as well as the brilliant future that awaits us. It is also a way for us to thank all the people who have been part of this journey: the talented artisans, all those who are part of the Clase Azul family, and, of course, everyone who has brought a small piece of our Exquisite Mexico into their homes.

To celebrate our legacy, we’ve created our first decanter completely painted in our distinctive cobalt blue color. Inspired by dandelion seeds being carried by the wind, its feathered motifs embody Clase Azul México's expansion across the world. Twenty-five of the brushstrokes that grace the surface of the decanter have been hand painted in platinum; one for each year of our history.

The tequila created for this edition pays homage to our signature Clase Azul Tequila Reposado. Our Master Distiller, Viridiana Tinoco, reimagined its creation to give it a special touch.

Part of the agave used to make this blend was milled using a traditional stone mill called a tahona, a practice that dates back to the origins of tequila.

In addition, the fermentation process was extended to accentuate the liquid’s citrus and fruity notes. This blend was aged for eight months in two different first-use American whiskey casks, each one imparting its own distinct and rich tasting notes.

Producer Description 

Intense amber in color, the Clase Azul Reposado presents aromas of wood, vanilla and toffee caramel. On the palate, it is silky, rich and smooth, offering notes of cooked agave, wood and vanilla.

Producer Description 

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.

We use dark, sweet table cherries, giving the spirit a soft aroma of vanilla and almond. 

Producer Description 

100% malted rye. Full rye body. The roughness of most ryes is here tamed by the small cognac potstill. Fabulous. 

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021

The Wine Advocate 99 Points | Colgin's 2021 IX Estate is a rich, opulent example, with layers of ripe black cherries and dark chocolate punctuated by hints of sage and bay leaf, plus some vaguely floral notes (violets?). Full-bodied, concentrated, velvety and long, it's another terrific wine that showcases the potential of Pritchard Hill, the investment by the owners and the talent of the winemaking team.

James Suckling 99 Points | Red currant, lead pencil and terra cotta aromas with some bay leaf and sage. Full-bodied with tight, firm tannins that are polished and very fine. Turns to graphite. Extremely long, refined, polished and exquisite. Best after 2028.

98+ Points Jeb Dunnuck | I’d wager a Napa Valley legend in the making, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon IX Estate comes from the estate vineyard on Pritchard Hill, and if there was ever a classification of terroirs in the valley, this would check in near the top of the list. Deep purple-hued, with awesome aromatics of pure cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and subtle floral hints, this has that rare mix of power and elegance that defines so many great wines. Full-bodied, concentrated, and flawlessly balanced, it has no shortage of structure and is going to need 7-8 years, if not a decade, to hit full maturity, where it will hold for 2-3 decade.

98 Points Vinous | The 2021 IX Estate is such an elegant wine. Sleek, aromatic and refined, the 2021 is one of the most polished young wines I have tasted from this site. Red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and mint abound. Silky and delineated, the 2021 is exceptionally beautiful and balanced. Clean saline notes and veins of tannin extend the explosive, sublime finish. 

Winemaker Description 

One of the "cult" producers to crop up in the early 1990s, Colgin Cellars' first vintage was in 1992, with fruit purchased from the Herb Lamb Vineyard, located on the lower slopes of Howell Mountain, just low enough not to be part of the Howell Mountain AVA. Colgin would later go on to buy land and develop vineyards at Tychson Hill (westside Saint Helena, purchased 1996) and IX Estate (Pritchard Hill, purchased in 1998). In 2017, Ann Colgin and her husband, Joe Wender, sold a controlling interest in Colgin Cellars to LVMH but remain active in the business.

Today, Colgin owns six acres of vines at Tychson Hill and 20 acres of vines at IX Estate, with 11 more acres there currently being developed. Cariad comes primarily from the Abreu-farmed Madrona Ranch, on the western side of Saint Helena. Director of Winemaking Allison Tauziet has been with Colgin since 2005, when she joined as assistant winemaker, so she is nearing 20 years of experience with these wines.

To put the new-release 2021s in perspective, Colgin, Wender and Tauziet presented three vintages each of the four wines reviewed this issue—2016, 2018 and 2021. I guess it will surprise no one that these are all gorgeous wines, given the positive press and numerous accolades bestowed on previous vintages, but it is encouraging to see that success and age hasn't slowed down the Colgin team's pursuit of excellence. I've included my ratings and reviews of the older vintages so readers can compare my impressions to those of my predecessor. Like many other producers, Colgin bottled no wines in 2020. 

One of the most coveted limited releases in American whiskey, the Colonel E.H. Taylor Four Grain Bourbon is a masterclass in grain complexity and barrel craft. Produced at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, this exceptional bourbon uses a rare mash bill of four grains — corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley — to create a whiskey of remarkable depth, balance, and character. A true collector's bottle.

The E.H. Taylor Legacy

Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. is one of the founding fathers of the American bourbon industry. A visionary distiller and legislator, Taylor was instrumental in passing the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, which established the first federal quality standards for American whiskey. The E.H. Taylor line from Buffalo Trace honors his legacy with small-batch, meticulously crafted releases that represent the pinnacle of Kentucky bourbon.

Tasting Profile

Opens with an inviting, complex aroma of rich caramel, sweet vanilla, and caramel corn. The palate delivers remarkable depth — layers of grain complexity, subtle smokiness, and well-integrated oak tannins. The four grains interact beautifully with the charred oak barrel, maintaining a smooth, even balance throughout. The finish is long, warm, and deeply satisfying. Unique, refined, and unmistakably Taylor.

Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky

Mash Bill

Corn, Rye, Wheat, Malted Barley

Region

Kentucky, USA

Format

750ml

Bottling

Bottled-in-Bond, 100 Proof

Why Four Grain?

Most bourbons use a three-grain mash bill. The addition of a fourth grain — wheat alongside the traditional corn, rye, and malted barley — adds a layer of softness and complexity that sets this release apart. It's a rare expression that showcases Buffalo Trace's mastery of grain selection and barrel aging, and one of the most sought-after limited releases in the Taylor lineup.

Collector's Notes

The Colonel E.H. Taylor Four Grain is a limited annual release with extremely restricted allocation. Bottles are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube to allow the full complexity to unfold.

Producer Description 

Orchard fruit notes are common to both Calvados and Scotch malt whisky. Many Calvados producers double-distil in pot stills, just like their Scottish cousins. Maturation in French oak is another aspect of their shared DNA.

These two spirits share richness, sweetness and complexity; the Calvados lends an intensity and length to the finish which enhances the character of the Scotch whiskies.

Serve over ice, mix with amari and vermouth into a unique twist on a boulevardier, or pair with a deliciously sweet tarte tatin. 

We think you’ll agree that these two spirits really do have an affinity for one another. 

Producer Description 

Compass Box Artist Blend is a tribute to Edinburgh and all of the painters and performers, writers and restaurateurs, who call it home. Scotland’s capital city and Scotch whisky are both ideal platforms from which to create beautiful things.

The vibrancy of Artist Blend will please the palates of the most discerning single malt enthusiasts, while exacting bartenders will appreciate its versatility.

Expert Reviews 

93 Points Whisky Advocate | Honey, vanilla, poached pears in cream, driftwood bonfires, and a sprinkle of wood spices comprise a clean, focused, and well-balanced nose. A golden and silky palate of sweet honey, vanilla, white chocolate, and lemon zest, with plenty of body. Enter caramel; the smoke cuts to the front, outstripping aromatic spices, orchard fruit, and baked citrus flavors. Compelling and moreish: drink whenever it’s raining in Glasgow and you can’t go wrong.

91 Wine Enthusiast | This robust bottling is a permanent addition to the Great King range, added in 2014. Light golden in the glass, look for a lightly smoky aroma with fresh pear notes underneath. On the palate, a waft of peat smoke mingles with lemon cream, vanilla and pear, flavors supplied by Sherry cask-aged whiskies. Slight salinity sets the mouth watering. Best Buy.

Producer Description 

Full, rich and smoky on the palate, with notes of baking spices and sherry wine notes. Producer Notes.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 92 Points | Deep amber and bright in the glass, look for cedar, vanilla bean and coconut accented by peach and a light violet note. It s light and silky, with a bracing flicker of alcohol heat.

Producer Description 

Courvoisier VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) is an elegant and sensual blend of cognacs up to 10 years old from two of the finest crus in the Cognac region. It’s been expertly crafted using a minimum of 50% Grande Champagne grapes blended exclusively with Petite Champagne grapes, entitling it to carry the prestigious ‘Fine Champagne’ designation.

Aroma accounts for around 75% of what we taste, so we take great care to nurture complex aromas throughout our process. Our ‘Le Nez de Courvoisier’ programme highlights three signature aromas for each of our cognacs and traces them back to specific moments in the process.

Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Heady Summer Flowers. Producer Description.

Producer Description 

Taste the character and craft in every drop of Cragganmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Made with malted barley, the combination of sweet floral fragrances and vanilla proceeds into the strong taste of sandalwood and sweet wood smoke for a long, malt-driven finish.

Cragganmore Scotch can count barley and Scotland’s fastest flowing river as two of its natural influences in the creation of its definitive and award-winning medium weight malt. Serve on the rocks in a tumbler or tulip glass to concentrate its flavor. Includes one 80 proof 750 mL bottle of Cragganmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Cragganmore takes its name from the mountain in whose shadow the distillery sits.

This is a whisky with many high peaks and hidden valleys of flavor. Founded by Speyside legend Big John Smith, Cragganmore was created using a pioneering flat-top pot still design to create the sweetest, most complex of malt whiskies. 

Expesrt Review

95 Points Wine Enthusiast | The succulent aroma develops with aeration in the sweet forms of barley, cream, light caramel, and a trace of tropical fruit. Palate entry is round, borderline plump, breakfast-cereal sweet, and honeyed; at midpalate, there's a slightly oily peat smoke. Sweetly concludes with the focus on the malt. Best Buy. Range: 90-95.

Producer Description 

Craigellachie 17 year old shows an evolution of the distillery style, the tropical fruit flavours are developing more exotic characters and there is an underlying sweetness as some cask development begins to show. This is a really special whisky and fun to explore, thinking about where the different flavours are coming from.

Tasting Notes by Advocacy Host Craig: Craigellachie is often referred to as 'The Bad Boy of Speyside,’ and after tasting the 17 it’s not hard to see why. Thanks to the use of traditional worm tub condensers, they produce a heavier and ‘meatier’ style of whisky.
Starting with a combination of sweet vanilla and caramelized apple, the 17 explodes with flavour when a drop of water is added, bursting forth with pineapple, citrus and lightly charred oak. It has a long finish that doesn't overstay its welcome.

Craigellachie was built in 1891 by the experienced whisky team of Peter Mackie and Alexander Edward. They needed a Single Malt as an ingredient for White Horse Blended Scotch, so the distillery was designed to produce a very specific distillery style which the team replicate to this day.

Craigellachie features some very specific production techniques: barley from an oil fired kiln giving more weight, short stills and worm tub condensers to minimise copper contact. The team do 21 mashes per week, have 8 wash backs and 4 copper pot stills.
People always talk about 'sulphur' flavours, which can be distracting. Craigellachie has a roasted brimstone character alongside a meaty quality. Way back in the 1890s Alfred Barnard described ""the chief characteristic of the Craigellachie brand is the pineapple flavour it develops with age"". This tropical fruit style is what makes the brimstone and meat flavours work, achieving a balance that gets beautifully complex in older age statements.

Crop Harvest Earth Cucumber Vodka — USA

Crop Harvest Earth is an American artisanal spirits brand built on a simple but powerful idea: that the best vodka starts with the best ingredients, grown responsibly from the earth. Crop Cucumber Vodka is crafted from organically grown cucumbers and distilled to capture the authentic, garden-fresh character of the vegetable in its purest form — not a synthetic flavoring, but a genuine expression of the ingredient itself. At 70 proof, it is lighter and more delicate than standard vodka, designed to let the natural cucumber character shine through in cocktails and sipping alike. The result is one of the most acclaimed flavored vodkas on the market, earning top scores from the industry's most respected tasting panels.

It's like taking a walk in the vegetable garden. The nose is lightly vegetal with white floral notes — the aroma of the earth, the savoriness of the green skin, and the fleshy, crunchy, juicy core of a freshly-picked cucumber. On the palate, it is clean and crisp with authentic cucumber character and a light, spa-like freshness. A brininess on the finish leaves a friendly open door for creative cocktails. Delicious on its own or as the key ingredient to a remarkable Bloody Mary, cucumber lemonade, or simply with club soda and a slice of fresh cucumber.

Tasting Panel 95 — "Cucumber is all grown up in this artisanal flavored vodka. The aroma of the earth, the savoriness of the green skin, and the fleshy, crunchy, and juicy core. A brininess on the finish leaves a friendly open door for creative cocktails."

Wine Enthusiast 91 — "This cucumber-flavored vodka may put you in a spa-like mood. Light but authentic cucumber and white floral aromatics — clean, crisp, and refreshing."

• Producer: Crop Harvest Earth, USA
• Style: Flavored Vodka — Cucumber
• Base: Organically grown cucumbers
• ABV: 35% (70 proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh cucumber, white floral, vegetal, earthy, crisp and clean, briny finish
• Best Served: Neat, over ice, or in cocktails
• Cocktail Pairings: Cucumber lemonade, Bloody Mary, cucumber martini, club soda with cucumber slice, gin & tonic riff

The benchmark cucumber vodka — Crop Harvest Earth is organic, artisanal, and one of the most refreshing spirits in the glass.

Crop Harvest Earth Artisanal Vodka — Princeton, Minnesota, USA

Crop Harvest Earth is an American artisanal spirits brand built on a simple but powerful idea: that the best vodka starts with the best ingredients, grown responsibly from the earth. Crop Organic Artisanal Vodka is distilled from certified organic grain and bottled in Princeton, Minnesota — a sustainably made spirit crafted with the same commitment to quality and provenance that defines the entire Crop lineup. Where most mass-market vodkas prioritize neutrality above all else, Crop Artisanal is designed to be light, clean, and smooth while retaining a genuine character of its own: mellow, restrained, and subtly sweet, with a delicate vanilla finish that makes it as compelling sipped neat as it is in cocktails. Earning 91 points from both Wine Enthusiast and the Tasting Panel, it is one of the most consistently acclaimed organic vodkas on the market.

The nose is clean and inviting with a subtle sweetness and a hint of grain. On the palate, it is mellow and restrained with a smooth, silky feel — a sweet flavor with a light vanilla finish that lingers gently. Light, clean, and distilled to perfection. Delicious on its own over ice, or as the foundation of any cocktail.

Wine Enthusiast 91 / Tasting Panel 91 — "Mellow and restrained, with a smooth feel and a sweet flavor with a light vanilla finish. Distilled from certified organic grain and bottled in Princeton, Minnesota."

• Producer: Crop Harvest Earth, Princeton, Minnesota, USA
• Style: Artisanal Vodka
• Base: Certified organic grain
• Farming: Certified Organic, Sustainably Made
• ABV: 40% (80 proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Clean, mellow, subtly sweet, smooth silky texture, light vanilla finish
• Best Served: Neat, over ice, or in cocktails
• Cocktail Pairings: Martini, vodka tonic, Moscow mule, Bloody Mary, espresso martini, vodka soda

Certified organic, sustainably made, and double 91-point rated — Crop Harvest Earth Artisanal Vodka is the clean, smooth choice for the conscious cocktail drinker.

Crop Harvest Earth Meyer Lemon Vodka — USA

Crop Harvest Earth is an American artisanal spirits brand built on a simple but powerful idea: that the best vodka starts with the best ingredients, grown responsibly from the earth. Crop Meyer Lemon Vodka is crafted from organically grown Meyer lemons — the prized hybrid citrus known for its sweeter, more floral character compared to standard lemons — and distilled to capture the authentic brightness and balance of the fruit in its purest form. At 70 proof, it is lighter and more delicate than standard vodka, designed to let the natural Meyer lemon character shine through in cocktails and sipping alike. The result is a refreshing, versatile citrus vodka that delivers the perfect balance between sweet and tart — a genuine expression of one of America's most beloved citrus fruits.

The nose is bright and inviting — fresh Meyer lemon zest, white floral notes, and a hint of sweetness that sets it apart from sharper citrus vodkas. On the palate, it is crisp and clean with the distinctive sweet-tart balance of a perfectly ripe Meyer lemon, finishing with a refreshing citrus lift. Wonderful with club soda, in a cosmopolitan, or as the key ingredient in a lemon drop martini — versatile enough to complement any cocktail.

The Wine Enthusiast 93 Points | Attention cosmopolitan lovers: grab some organic cranberry juice and get ready to start mixing organic cosmos. This Meyer-lemon-flavored vodka is clear, with a faint but true lemon aroma, mixing the right amount of sweet and tart into a subtle version of a candied lemon peel. USDA-certified organic.

The Tasting Panel 92 Points | Light, charming Meyer lemon nose; silky and smooth with dry flavor yet bright and showing some sweetness on the finish; clean, pure, and delicate with balance and lovely style.

"A refreshing twist on citrus vodka — bright and crisp, the perfect balance between the sweet and tart flavors of a Meyer lemon. Versatile enough to complement any cocktail." — Crop Harvest Earth, Producer

• Producer: Crop Harvest Earth, USA
• Style: Flavored Vodka — Meyer Lemon
• Base: Organically grown Meyer lemons
• ABV: 35% (70 proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh Meyer lemon zest, white floral, sweet-tart citrus balance, crisp and clean, refreshing finish
• Best Served: Neat, over ice, or in cocktails
• Cocktail Pairings: Lemon drop martini, cosmopolitan, club soda with lemon, vodka sour, paloma riff, iced tea cocktails

The benchmark Meyer lemon vodka — Crop Harvest Earth is organic, artisanal, and the brightest citrus spirit in the glass.

Crop Harvest Earth Organic Tomato Vodka — USA 750ml

Crop Harvest Earth is one of America’s most celebrated organic spirits producers — crafting USDA-certified organic, gluten-free vodkas from grain grown on America’s plains, harvested from fertile, healthy soil free of artificial fertilizers, pesticides, and chemicals. The Tomato Vodka is the house’s most distinctive and acclaimed expression, earning a remarkable 95 points from Wine Enthusiast — a score that speaks to just how precisely and deliciously Crop has captured the essence of fresh tomato in a spirit. For the Bloody Mary lover, this is the bottle that changes everything.

Clear in the bottle, the nose is bold, zesty, and immediately appetizing — fresh tomato with real aromatic intensity. On the palate, it is more tomato water than tomato juice: light, breezy, and mouthwatering, with a clean, refreshing finish that makes it endlessly versatile. A treat for lighter Bloody Marys, garden-inspired cocktails, or any savory drink that calls for something genuinely special.

Wine Enthusiast 95 — “This unique flavored vodka offers a bold, zesty, appetizing tomato aroma. On the palate, it’s more tomato water than tomato juice — light, breezy and mouthwatering. What a treat for lighter variations of a Bloody Mary, or other garden-inspired cocktails. USDA-certified organic.”

• Producer: Crop Harvest Earth, USA
• Style: Organic Tomato Flavored Vodka
• Certification: USDA Certified Organic, Gluten-Free
• Base: Organic grain from America’s plains
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Bold fresh tomato, zesty, light tomato water palate, breezy, mouthwatering, clean finish
• Signature Serve: Lighter Bloody Mary — Crop Tomato Vodka, tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire, hot sauce, over ice
• Best Paired With: Brunch, charcuterie, oysters, garden salads, savory appetizers

Ninety-five points, USDA organic, and the best Bloody Mary you’ve ever made — Crop Harvest Earth Tomato Vodka is the garden in a glass.

Born on the sun-drenched island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cruzan Island Spiced Rum is a taste of Caribbean tradition. Smooth, high-quality Cruzan rum is infused with a signature blend of cinnamon, vanilla, and star anise — the very spices that define island life. The result is a warm, approachable spiced rum that's as good sipped neat as it is in your favorite cocktail.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Warm butterscotch, cinnamon, and baking spices with a touch of oak
• Palate: Vanilla, cinnamon, and aged rum notes with a lingering spice and a subtly sweet finish
• Finish: Smooth and gently warming

Serving Suggestions

• Enjoy neat or on the rocks
• Perfect in a Dark & Stormy, Rum & Coke, or spiced rum punch
• Great for holiday cocktails and tropical drinks year-round

750ml. 42% ABV. Produced in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Producer Description 

The Arroqueño plants used in this batch of mezcal are the first of his harvest; these 15+ year-old plants are characterized by their “dry espadin” flavor and produced in the ancestral style in Sola de Vega, Oaxaca.

Robles Arroqueno uses a wooden mallet to crush his cooked agaves by hand and distills them in clay pot stills. This mezcal has a deep minerality that is a result of the long-growing agaves.

Cutwater Spirits Lime Margarita — San Diego, California (355ml × 4 Cans)

Cutwater Spirits is one of America’s most awarded craft distilleries, born out of Ballast Point in San Diego and built on a philosophy of making exceptional spirits accessible in every format. Their Lime Margarita RTD is the house’s most popular expression — and for good reason. Made with Cutwater’s own award-winning tequila, bright natural lime, and triple sec, it delivers a genuinely well-crafted Margarita experience straight from the can: crisp, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, with no compromises on quality. The 4-pack of 355ml cans is the ideal format for outdoor entertaining, beach days, picnics, or any occasion that calls for a great cocktail without the effort.

The nose is bright and citrus-forward: fresh lime zest, a hint of agave, and a clean triple sec sweetness. On the palate, the drink is crisp and refreshing with a well-balanced tartness, a smooth tequila backbone, and a clean, lively finish. Enjoy straight from the can ice cold, or pour over ice with a salted rim and a lime wheel for the full Margarita experience.

“Cutwater Spirits brings the classic cocktail bar Margarita straight to the can — award-winning tequila, bright lime, and triple sec. Crisp, refreshing, and perfectly balanced.”

• Producer: Cutwater Spirits, San Diego, California
• Style: Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Lime Margarita
• Base Spirit: Cutwater Award-Winning Tequila
• Flavor: Lime & Triple Sec
• Format: 4 × 355ml cans
• Best Served: Ice cold from the can, or over ice with a salted rim and lime wheel
• Best Paired With: Fish tacos, shrimp ceviche, guacamole & chips, grilled chicken, street corn

America’s most awarded craft distillery in a can — Cutwater Lime Margarita is the benchmark for what a ready-to-drink cocktail should taste like.

Cynar (pronounced chee-nar) is one of Italy's most iconic amari — a bittersweet liqueur born in 1952 and named after the artichoke, Cynara scolymus, which gives it its distinctive character. Part of the great Italian tradition of digestive bitters, Cynar is made from a blend of artichoke leaves and 13 carefully selected herbs and botanicals, all 100% natural, infused in an alcohol base. It has become a staple of the global cocktail renaissance, beloved by bartenders for its complex, layered bitterness and remarkable versatility.

The Cynar Liqueur 70 Proof 1.0L delivers Cynar's signature bitter-herbal profile in a generous liter format. The nose is earthy and herbal with a distinctive artichoke bitterness, layered with caramel, dried herbs, and a hint of citrus. On the palate it is rich and complex — bittersweet, slightly vegetal, and deeply satisfying. Traditionally served as a digestif over ice or with soda, it is equally at home in a Cynar Spritz, a Negroni variation, or any cocktail calling for an amaro with real depth and character.

Spirit Details

• Italian amaro — artichoke leaves & 13 herbs and botanicals
• 100% natural ingredients
• 35% ABV (70 Proof)
• Italy | 1.0L
• Serve: over ice, with soda, or in a Cynar Spritz, Negroni variation, or Paper Plane

Born in Italy in 1952, Cynar has become one of the world's most iconic amaro-style liqueurs — beloved by bartenders, digestivo enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a drink with genuine character. Its name derives from Cynara scolymus, the botanical name for artichoke, whose leaves provide the liqueur's most distinctive flavor compound: cynarine, a naturally occurring substance that gives Cynar its signature bittersweet complexity.

The Cynar Ricetta Originale Liqueur 33 Proof 1.0 Liter is crafted from a secret recipe that has remained unchanged since its creation — an infusion of 13 herbs and plants, anchored by artichoke leaf and balanced with a bittersweet herbal depth that is entirely its own. Rich, earthy, and layered, it is endlessly versatile: sip it on the rocks as an aperitivo, lengthen it with soda and a slice of orange, or let mixologists around the world show you what it can do in a cocktail.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Earthy artichoke, bitter herbs, and a hint of caramel
• Palate: Bittersweet, herbal, and complex with dark fruit and vegetal depth
• Finish: Long, pleasantly bitter, and refreshing

Spirit Details

• Artichoke-based bittersweet liqueur — 13 herbs & plants
• Ricetta Originale (original recipe, unchanged since 1952)
• 33 Proof (16.5% ABV)
• Italy
• 1.0 Liter
• Serve: on the rocks, with soda & orange, or in cocktails

Warehouse stored item - please allow two to five business days to fulfill.

Warehouse stored item - please allow two to five business days to fulfill.

More reserved, sometimes serious, and often sweet, D by Duorum Tawny Port’s aroma combines ripe fruit with dry fruits and spices, from the maturation.