Spirits and Liquors

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.

Winemaker Description 

This sparkling was made with an in-bottle secondary fermentation process without any added sugar. It is well-balanced with a pleasant sweetness derived from rice and refreshing sharpness from the fizz.  

Tasting Notes: A fruity aroma reminiscent of green apples and Japanese 'Wagashi' treats. Some sweetness, moderate fizziness, and a refreshing crisp finish Highest Grade | Junmai-Daiginjo Nigori sake Best Served: Chilled, 41 degree F (5°C) or below.

Memo Summary Notes

The Dassai Blue 50 Sparkling Nigori is a standout release from the Dassai Blue brewery in Hyde Park, New York. This sake represents a major milestone for the brand, as it is the first sparkling cloudy sake they have produced entirely in the United States using traditional Japanese methods.

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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.

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 1.75L

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. The 1.75L format is the smart buy for households and entertainers who go through a bottle with any regularity.

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: 1.75L
• 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 its most generous format — Aberfeldy-driven, honeyed, and built for sharing.

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 

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.

Don Julio Blanco Silver Tequila — Jalisco, Mexico 750ml

Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey in the highlands of Jalisco in 1942, planting his Blue Agave plants closer together and at higher altitudes than anyone had done before — a revolutionary approach that produced richer, more flavorful agave. Today, Don Julio Blanco is the foundation of the Don Julio portfolio and one of the world’s most recognized premium tequilas. Double-distilled and made from 100% pure, unaged Blue Agave, it is the benchmark for what a great blanco tequila should be: crisp, clean, and unmistakably agave-forward.

Crystal clear in the glass, Don Julio Blanco opens with fresh agave and bright citrus on the nose. The palate is smooth and lively — crisp agave character with hints of citrus and a clean, refreshing finish. Versatile enough for cocktails, refined enough to sip neat or on the rocks.

“The tequila that changed the category — Don Julio Blanco is the gold standard for 100% Blue Agave silver tequila.”

• Producer: Don Julio, Jalisco, Mexico
• Style: Blanco (Silver) Tequila
• Agave: 100% Blue Agave
• Production: Double-distilled, unaged
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh agave, bright citrus, crisp and clean, smooth finish
• How to Enjoy: Neat, on the rocks, or as the foundation for Margaritas, Palomas, and craft cocktails
• Best Paired With: Fish tacos, ceviche, guacamole, grilled shrimp, citrus-forward dishes

The tequila that redefined a category — Don Julio Blanco is an essential bottle for any home bar or celebration.

Don Julio Reposado Tequila — Jalisco, Mexico 750ml

Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey in the highlands of Jalisco in 1942, pioneering a closer-planted, higher-altitude approach to Blue Agave cultivation that produced richer, more complex spirit. Don Julio Reposado is the house’s aged expression — rested for 8 months in American white-oak barrels, which impart a warm amber color and a mellow, elegant depth that bridges the crispness of blanco with the richness of añejo. Made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, it is a tequila of remarkable balance and versatility.

Amber in color, Don Julio Reposado opens with an inviting aroma of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and warm oak. The palate is rich and smooth — savory jalapeño and sweet vanilla interplay with brown sugar and nutmeg, concluding with a long, warming finish of pleasant chili-pepper heat.

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points — “Featuring an enticing mix of savory jalapeño and sweet vanilla, this light-gold reposado finishes particularly long, with brown sugar, vanilla and nutmeg, concluding with warming prickles of pleasant chili-pepper heat.”

• Producer: Don Julio, Jalisco, Mexico
• Style: Reposado Tequila
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
• Aging: 8 months in American white-oak barrels
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, cinnamon, savory jalapeño, sweet vanilla, brown sugar, nutmeg, warm chili-pepper finish
• How to Enjoy: Sipped neat or on the rocks; exceptional in an Old Fashioned, Paloma, or elevated Margarita
• Best Paired With: Grilled meats, mole, dark chocolate, spiced dishes, aged cheeses

The perfect bridge between blanco and añejo — Don Julio Reposado is a refined, oak-kissed tequila built for sipping and celebrating.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022

Vinous 95 Points | Burnt blood orange, autumnal spices, candied ginger, dried nectarines and a lifting hint of mint create a kaleidoscopic bouquet as the 2022 Ben Ryé blossoms in the glass. Weighty and velvety in feel yet remarkably fresh, it floods the palate with masses of tropical citrus, mango and papaya, all supported by a core of zesty acidity. The 2022 finishes with dramatic length and concentration. A peach nectar resonance and savory spices linger on and on. The 2022 is sure to join the ranks of the best vintages of Ben Ryé. It finished at 200 grams per liter of residual sugar.

The Wine Spectator 94 Points | A gorgeous sweetie, showing a fragrant orange blossom nose, with an enticing range of glazed tangerine, apricot, dried mint and candied ginger, plus rich hints of graham cracker, vanilla and white chocolate. Long and lightly mouth-coating, with tangy blood orange peel acidity focusing this through the juicy finish. Drink now through 2034.

James Suckling 92 Points | A super rich and intense wine with aromas of peaches, dates, pine resin, dried figs, almonds and candied oranges. Full-bodied, it feels oily in the glass and sweet if not caramelized on the palate, with apricot flavors and refreshing acidity that’s not quite enough to balance the sugar. Iodine in the finish.

Memo Notes

The 2022 vintage has been praised for its "kaleidoscopic" bouquet.

• Nose: Intense aromas of dried apricots, candied orange peel, and figs, with tropical hints of mango and papaya. You’ll also notice "Mediterranean macchia" (herbal/balsamic notes like wild mint and sage).

• Palate: Unctuous and honeyed but balanced by a remarkably high acidity that keeps it from being cloying.

Dark blackberry and dried cherry fruitiness, warm toasted oak tones, rich dark chocolate caramel, fresh cracked black pepper, rye spice, and brioche bread.

Dorothy Arzner Straight Rye Whiskey 3 Year

Dorothy Arzner made history when she became the first woman to direct a sound film, Manhattan Cocktail in 1928. Her directing career spanned the 1920s to the early 1940s. She launched the careers of many actresses including Katharine Hepburn and Lucille Ball. Later, in her teaching years at UCLA, she taught a young Francis Ford Coppola and gave him the confidence to become a film director. In honor of this free-spirited and independent woman were releasing a 3-year-old straight rye whiskey. 

Dorothy Parker American Gin · Small Batch · New York Distilling Co. · Brooklyn, New York · 750ml

Dorothy Parker was a singular sensation — a New Yorker to her core, whose sharp wit, biting humor, and widely quoted quips made her a national celebrity and a permanent fixture at the Algonquin Round Table, the city’s most storied intellectual gathering. She was also, famously, an enthusiastic gin drinker. The New York Distilling Company, based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, named their flagship gin in her honor — and the tribute is fitting. Distilled in small batches at 88 proof, Dorothy Parker American Gin is a blend of traditional and contemporary botanicals: juniper and elderberries, citrus peel, cinnamon, and hibiscus. The result is a gin that bridges the classic and the modern — botanical and aromatic, with a floral, slightly fruity character that sets it apart from London Dry. At $35.99, this is New York’s most characterful gin.

Crystal clear in the glass with a bright, inviting nose of juniper, elderberry, fresh citrus, and a distinctive floral lift from the hibiscus — aromatic, layered, and immediately distinctive. On the palate: smooth and well-rounded at 88 proof, with flavors of juniper, lemon zest, cinnamon spice, and a lingering floral finish that makes it as interesting to sip neat as it is to mix. Exceptional in a Gin & Tonic — let the botanicals shine with a quality tonic and a twist of grapefruit. Also outstanding in a Gin Daisy, Negroni, or classic Martini.

• Producer: New York Distilling Co. · Williamsburg, Brooklyn
• Expression: Dorothy Parker American Gin · Small Batch
• Origin: Brooklyn, New York
• Botanicals: Juniper, Elderberries, Citrus Peel, Cinnamon, Hibiscus
• Style: American gin · Floral, aromatic, contemporary
• ABV: 44% (88 Proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Juniper, elderberry, lemon zest, cinnamon, hibiscus, floral finish
• Serve: Gin & Tonic · Gin Daisy · Negroni · Martini · Neat

Named for New York’s wittiest drinker — Brooklyn’s most distinctive small-batch gin.

Producer Description 

The Dos Artes Calavera Anejo Limited Edition stands out not just for its taste but also for its presentation. The bottle is beautifully crafted, showcasing a unique and intricate calavera (skull) design. This design is deeply rooted in Mexican culture, often associated with the Day of the Dead celebrations, making it a sought-after collector's item for many tequila enthusiasts.

In terms of flavor, while specific tasting notes for the edition remain elusive, Dos Artes tequilas have a reputation for their smooth and rich profiles. Expect to find hints of agave, oak, and other subtle nuances that are a testament to the meticulous aging process.

Speaking of production, Dos Artes takes pride in their traditional crafting methods. The agave plants, matured for several years, are carefully harvested, cooked, and distilled to produce a tequila that resonates with authenticity. The Anejo variant, in particular, undergoes a longer aging process in oak barrels. This not only imparts a deeper color but also enriches the flavor, distinguishing it from younger tequilas.

Given its limited edition nature, availability might be restricted, and it could command a premium price, especially considering its unique presentation and potential collector's value. Over the years, Dos Artes has been recognized with numerous awards for their tequilas, a testament to their unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.

Producer Description 

 MADE OUT OF 100% AGAVE

A unique blend of the finest Espadin agave, hand-selected from the hillsides of a small village in Oaxaca. Dos Hombres presents an appealing fragrance and a rich taste that engages the palate, ensuring the distinctive smoothness of our brand.

The aroma of apples and perfectly balanced Espadin agave tumble in first. Hidden freshness and subtle sweetness of fruit scents arise. Hints of "zapote" fruits merge.

A perfectly balanced and soft hint of the wooden barrels in which Mezcal is fermented.

A discreet, almost imperceptible smoky finish portraits the volcanic stone and firewood of our traditional earth-ovens.