Spirits and Liquors

Expert Review 

The Dalmore 12 is recognized as a whisky with character far beyond its age. The spirit is initially matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks, yielding soft vanilla and honey notes. A proportion of the spirit is then finessed in pinnacle Sherry casks, including 30-Year Old Matusalem Oloroso casks, exclusive to The Dalmore, to give the whisky a rich, nutty character. 

Producer Description 

With its copper-bronze color, its flavor notes of fruit and spice.

The spirit is initially matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks, yielding soft vanilla and honey notes. For its final maturation, the whisky is transferred into casks which have held 30-Year Old Matusalem Oloroso Sherry.

 These casks are exclusively provided to The Dalmore from the renowned Gonzalez Byass bodega and give the whisky its rich, deep chocolate character.

Vanilla, dark chocolate, orange and cinnamon. Dark chocolate, candied citrus fruits, rich coffee, nutmeg and soft liquorice. Citrus fruits and rich molasses

Producer Description 

The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve starts its journey in the finest American white oak ex-bourbon casks. The precious liquid is then split equally with half of the whisky remaining in the American white oak and the remainder transferred to aged Tawny Port pipes from W & J Graham’s vineyard in Portugal. They are then married back together to harmonize the flavors before bottling. Purposefully retained at 46.5% ABV to complement the enticing warm flavors of the Port and the classic taste of The Dalmore creating a whisky which is indulgent, smooth and complex.

Aromas of sweet red berries, Seville oranges, plummy fruits and sticky toffee pudding. Nectarines, creamy caramel, roasted chestnuts and Java coffee on the palate. Finishing notes of rich plums, sultanas, Sanguinello blood oranges and macerated cherries.

Winemaker Description

Combining a blend of foraged botanicals alongside classics such as coriander, wormwood, orange, and myrtle, Dalton Gin boasts a rich juniper core, and ought to be ideal for Martinis and the like.

Kosher for Passover

Expert Review

93 Points Wine Enthusiast | Within the beautiful floral bottle, this brisk gin opens with plenty of juniper, but melds floral, citrus and spice tones in equal measure. White flowers and lime peel lead to a long, warming finish accented with cayenne and pink pepper. Mix into G&Ts and other long drinks. Made with botanicals foraged from Israel's Galilee region; kosher and kosher for Passover. 

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old — The Gentle Spirit of the Highlands

Nestled in the Cairngorm Mountains at one of Scotland’s highest and most remote distilleries, Dalwhinnie produces whisky shaped by its environment — cold, clean air, pure Highland water, and the slow patience of time. The 15 Year Old is the distillery’s signature expression, and a benchmark for approachable Highland single malt.

The nose opens with heather honey, sweet peat smoke, and a delicate waft of beeswax — complex yet inviting. On the palate, flavors of warm honey, soft vanilla, and a whisper of citrus fruit unfold with a gentle smokiness that lingers into a long, smooth finish.

• Distillery: Dalwhinnie, Scottish Highlands
• Age: 15 Years
• Size: 750ml
• ABV: 43%
• Tasting Notes: Heather honey, sweet peat smoke, beeswax, vanilla, citrus
• Style: Light, elegant Highland single malt

Best enjoyed neat or with a small drop of water to open up the aromatics. An ideal introduction to Highland Scotch — and a bottle that rewards every return visit.

Producer Description

Our Armagnacs are aged in barrels crafted by our local coopers and made from Gascon oak, which comes from the nearby Southwestern forests. With this experiment, we desired to enhance the remarkable aromas typical of Gascon oak with a double maturation in new barrels.

Distillation: single distilled in a traditional Armagnacais column still to 58% vol.
Maturation: Aged a minimum of 4 years in two maturations, earning the name “Double Oaked.” The first aging is done in heavily toasted new Gascon oak; the second in new Gascon oak with a special toasting level.

Tasting Notes: The palate is rich with toasted bread, cacao, spices, and roasted flavors.

Enjoy: neat, paired with dessert, or in an Old Fashioned Cocktail.

Memo Summary Notes

The Dartigalongue Double-Oaked Bas-Armagnac is an innovative expression from the oldest house in the Bas-Armagnac region (founded in 1838). This specific bottling is widely considered a "bridge" spirit, specifically designed to appeal to bourbon drinkers through its unique aging process and high-toast profile.

The "Double-Oaked" Process:  

Stage 1: Aged for at least 3 years in heavily toasted new Gascon oak barrels. This provides the "char" and deep color typical of American bourbon.

Stage 2: Transferred to a second new Gascon oak barrel with a lighter, custom toast level to refine the texture and add layers of spice.

91 Points Wine Enthusiast | Big, sweet and boozy, this VSOP offers rich caramel aromas and flavors alongside lots of spice and a mouthwatering saline tang on the finish.

Asahi Shuzo, the Yamaguchi-based brewery behind the Dassai name, has spent decades redefining what premium sake can be. Their obsessive focus on Yamada-Nishiki rice and relentless pursuit of refinement has made Dassai one of the most recognized and respected sake brands in the world. And at the pinnacle of their range sits the 23 — a sake that represents the absolute limit of the brewer's art.

The Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 720ml is named for its 23% rice polishing ratio — the highest degree of milling of any sake in the world. Yamada-Nishiki rice is milled down to just 23% of its original grain size, removing the outer layers to reveal the pure starch core. The result is a sake of unparalleled refinement, subtlety, and aromatic delicacy: exceptionally delicate floral aromas of white blossom and melon on the nose, a silky, elegant palate of honey, ripe pear, and subtle rice sweetness, and a finish that is long, pure, and ethereal. A sake of rare beauty.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: White blossom, melon, and delicate floral lift
• Palate: Silky and elegant with honey, ripe pear, and subtle rice sweetness
• Finish: Long, pure, and ethereal

Sake Details

• Junmai Daiginjo — 23% rice polishing ratio (world's highest)
• 100% Yamada-Nishiki rice
• Asahi Shuzo (Dassai), Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
• Kosher certified
• 720ml — serve well chilled in a wine glass or Champagne flute
• Pairs with: sashimi, oysters, delicate seafood, steamed fish, light Japanese cuisine

Dassai — meaning "Otter Festival" — is the brand that effectively revolutionized modern sake. Asahi Shuzo, based in Yamaguchi Prefecture, built their reputation on a single-minded obsession with Yamada-Nishiki rice, the "King of Sake Rice," and the relentless pursuit of purity and precision. Where wine is defined by soil and sun, Dassai is defined by the brewer's art.

The Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 300ml is named for its 39% rice polishing ratio — each grain of Yamada-Nishiki milled until only 39% of the original grain remains. By removing the outer layers of the rice, which contain fats and proteins, the brewer reaches the pure starchy heart, resulting in a cleaner, more floral, and more elegant profile. The 39 sits between the approachable 45 and the transcendent 23, offering a beautiful balance of aromatic complexity and accessible pleasure: ripe pineapple, mango, apple, and pear, with a flowery, expertly balanced character that is both refined and genuinely addictive.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe pineapple, mango, apple, and pear with floral lift
• Palate: Clean, elegant, and well-balanced with tropical fruit and subtle sweetness
• Finish: Smooth, refined, and pleasantly lingering

Sake Details

• Junmai Daiginjo — 39% rice polishing ratio
• 100% Yamada-Nishiki rice
• Asahi Shuzo (Dassai), Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
• Kosher certified
• 300ml — serve well chilled

Asahi Shuzo, the Yamaguchi-based brewery behind the Dassai name, has spent decades redefining what premium sake can be. Their obsessive focus on Yamadanishiki rice — the finest sake brewing rice in Japan — and relentless pursuit of refinement has made Dassai one of the most recognized and respected sake brands in the world. The Sparkling 45 is their effervescent expression: a Junmai Daiginjo polished to 45% of the original grain, crafted to bring the elegance of Dassai to the sparkling format.

The Dassai Sparkling 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 360ml is not trying to be Champagne — it simply shares its grace. Lively, fine bubbles lift a semi-dry, creamy fluid in the glass, carrying aromas of grape, melon, apple, and cream. On the palate, flavors of pear, orange, and whipping cream drink juicy and effervescently, with a soft, refined finish. Best served in a Champagne flute, it is a stunning way to open a meal or celebrate a moment.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Grape, melon, apple, rice, and cream
• Palate: Pear, orange, and whipping cream — juicy, effervescent, and semi-dry
• Finish: Soft, creamy, and refined

Sake Details

• Junmai Daiginjo — 45% rice polishing ratio
• 100% Yamadanishiki rice
• Asahi Shuzo, Yamaguchi, Japan
• Kosher certified
• 360ml — serve in a Champagne flute, well chilled

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Expert Reviews

Vinous 96 Points | Delamain’s youngest offering, at 20 to 25 years old, is also one of the standard-bearers of Grande Champagne (the blend was created in the 1920s and hasn’t changed). Light amber, with a delightful nose full of pear, marmalade, quince and orange blossom. The pear and quince carry onto the palate, where a distinctive membrillo-like flavor emerges — a unique note I find in a number of Delamain expressions. There’s gentle spice and warm citrus on the palate, gliding to a long, delicate finish. The definition of elegance.

Wine Enthusiast 95 Points | Bold and butterscotchy, this easy-drinking Cognac also has dried fruit and nutty tones, plus a saline touch that's reminiscent of salted caramel. There's a spicy flourish on the relatively dry finish. Delamain notes that it is one of the only Cognac houses to exclude VS and VSOP expressions from its portfolio, 'its range starts where others end, with an X.O.

Producer Description

A blend of long-aged XO Grande Champagne Cognacs, Delamain Pale & Dry benefits from a lengthy two-year marriage period in cask after assemblage before being bottled, resulting in a beautifully smooth roundness and flavour integration on the palate.

Deville Brandy — France — 80 Proof — 1.75L

Brandy has been distilled in France for centuries, and Deville is a straightforward expression of that tradition — imported French brandy made from Ugni Blanc, the same grape that forms the backbone of Cognac and Armagnac. Smooth, versatile, and built for everyday enjoyment, it is the bottle you reach for when you want a reliable French brandy at a price that makes sense. In a generous 1.75L format, it is the ideal choice for home bars, cocktail mixing, cooking, and entertaining.

Clean and approachable on the nose with warm fruit and gentle oak. On the palate, the brandy is smooth and medium-bodied, with soft dried fruit, vanilla, and a touch of spice. The finish is warm and easy — exactly what you want from a versatile everyday brandy.

Made from Ugni Blanc — the classic French brandy grape — imported directly from France. Smooth, warm, and endlessly versatile.

• Producer: Deville, France
• Style: French Brandy — 80 Proof (40% ABV)
• Base Grape: Ugni Blanc
• Origin: France
• Format: 1.75L (equivalent to 2½ standard bottles)
• Tasting Notes: Warm fruit, vanilla, gentle oak, soft dried fruit, touch of spice, warm finish
• Best Used: Neat or on the rocks, mixed cocktails (Sidecar, Brandy Alexander, Stinger), hot coffee or tea, cooking and baking

France's most versatile everyday brandy in its most generous format — Deville 1.75L is the benchmark for honest, approachable French brandy at an honest price.

Producer Description 

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.

Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky — Scotland 1.0L

Dewar's White Label is one of the world's best-selling Scotch whiskies — and for good reason. First created over a century ago by Dewar's master blender, White Label is built around a core of Aberfeldy single malt, one of the Highlands' most honeyed and characterful distilleries, blended with approximately 40 different whiskies to achieve a consistent, approachable, and genuinely satisfying dram. Founded in Perth in 1846, Dewar's is one of Scotland's most iconic whisky houses — and White Label remains their signature expression.

The whisky pours a warm amber gold. The nose opens with honey, ripe peach, green apple, and cut hay — fresh and inviting. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with vanilla fudge, a touch of smoke, toffee, heather honey, and gentle oak. The finish is good length, with cut herbs and a lingering honeyed sweetness that makes it endlessly sippable. Equally at home neat, on the rocks, or as the backbone of a Highball or Rob Roy.

"White Label contains around 40 different whiskies in the blend, with Aberfeldy at its heart." — Dewar's

• Producer: Dewar's, Aberfeldy, Scotland
• Style: Blended Scotch Whisky
• Core Malt: Aberfeldy Single Malt
• Blend: ~40 whiskies
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 1.0L
• Tasting Notes: Honey, peach, apple, vanilla fudge, toffee, heather honey, oak, herbal finish
• Best Served: Neat, on the rocks, Highball (with soda), or Rob Roy

The world's most trusted blended Scotch in a generous liter format — Aberfeldy-driven, honeyed, and built for sharing.

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The Tasting Panel 93 Points | Clear and fragrant; sweet and spiced with notes of orange, white flowers, and cinnamon; smooth and long. This wheat distillate–based spirit undergoes two infusions with various botanicals and other ingredients. 

Producer Description 

Memo Summary Notes

Doce Mezcal Joven is a premium, women-owned artisanal spirit that has carved out a reputation for precision and balance. Produced in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca—often called the "World Capital of Mezcal"—it is crafted by Maestra Mezcalera Margarita Blas.

Vinous 98 Points | One of the finest examples of 100% Folle Blanche in all of Armagnac. This 31-year-old is light copper, with a complex floral bouquet of rose and almond blossom along with aromas of fig and candied orange that roll onto the palate, developing seamlessly into gingerbread on the midpalate and finishing fresh with notes of mint and licorice and that go on forever. Pretty, delicate, yet still dense and intense. A beautiful spirit that justifies its price.

Producer Description 

Domaine Boingnères is, by and large, considered the benchmark of brandy from the Bas-Armagnac. The estate was acquired in 1807 by Jean- Baptiste Boingnères, ancestor of current proprietor, Martine Lafitte. Located in the small commune of Le Frêche, the area has perhaps the best growing soil of the region. The Boingnères estate vineyards cover 21 hectares, 13 of which are planted in Folle Blanche, 4.5 in Colombard, and 4 in Ugni Blanc. Martine’s focus on brandy distilled from Folle Blanche reflects her commitment to the noble varieties, though a Boingnères bottling of Baco can sometimes be found—an echo of distillation from her father’s time.

Much of the oak at Boingnères comes from the Gascon forests. Martine contracts trees every year, and the staves are air-dried next to one of the Boingnères chais. The staves are then fabricated into 420-liter barrels by the local tonnelier, Gilles Bartholomo. Gilles’s grandfather actually made the barrels for Martine’s grandfather more than 60 years ago! The barrels are stored in one of two chais, both of which are relatively dry. Consequently, the alcohol level descends very slowly, and even after 20 years, some barrels have only lost 3 degrees of alcohol!

Armagnac is traditionally bottled without being reduced in alcohol, and as Martine Lafitte is a strict traditionalist, the Armagnacs at Boingnères are released at cask strength to ensure their absolute purity.

The Reserve Speciale is distilled from approximately one-third each of Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Folle Blanche (exact proportions will vary lot to lot) and aged in used, 420-liter French oak casks for a minimum of 5 years (again, age range will vary lot to lot). Aromas of melted marshmallow and orange zest are joined on the palate by fire and tannin. A savory finish of Castelvetrano olives and umami concludes this fascinating flavor arc. 48% ABV.

Producer Description 

Don Fulano Reposado is the great representative of the spirit of Don Fulano: a marriage of mature highland agave with French limousine oak. It’s rich and buttery, yet strangely delicate and ethereal at the same time.

Cooked agave fully expresses itself and blends seamlessly with an herbal sweetness, hints of mature fruit compote and dark chocolate. There’s also a slight spice element which emerges from its delicate finish.

A joy to sip on its own, paired with food or in a great cocktail.

Producer Description 

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.

Producer Description 

Don Fulano Fuerte Blanco tequila is the original overproof; one of a kind, it is profoundly aromatic, full of spice and flavor and yet mellow with floral glimmers of Jasmin and orange blossom. It brings a direct connection with the agave fields, with its patient fermentation and its masterful distillation in copper alembics. Full bodied and generous in its complexity, its finish is full and prolonged. One for the connoisseur and epicurean, to sip neat or unbeatable in a fantastic cocktail.

Notes: Profoundly aromatic with floral glimmers of jasmin and orange blossom.

Palate: This overproof tequila fully shows its complex terroir, high minerality and wet cement.

Aroma: Yellow apple and cooked, mature agave round out this expression and make it soft and smooth despite its higher proof.

Nose: Grassines from volcanic well water shows in this pure and ethereal tequila.

Finish: Unusually generous in its complexity and long finish, this is a one-of-a-kind overproof.

Celebrated in exclusive cocktail bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, the iconic Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila is the choice of connoisseurs around the globe. Produced in small batches and aged for a minimum of two and a half years, Don Julio 1942 Anejo is handcrafted in tribute to the year that Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey.

Tasting Notes: It begins with rich caramel and chocolate on the nose that gives way to palate-coating flavors of agave, sun-ripened tropical fruits with vanilla-spiced undertones. The 1942 has a lingering finish of oak and rich vanilla.