Spirits and Liquors

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.

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.

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.

Conundrum Red · California · 2023

From the Wagner family of wines, Conundrum Red takes a flexible approach to blending California's dark red varieties, including Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The family's blending tradition grew from Charlie Wagner Sr.'s habit of mixing wines at the dinner table to find the right match for a meal. Charlie Wagner now leads Conundrum, carrying that exploratory spirit into the red blend.

The existing producer notes describe lavish fruit, baking chocolate and smooth tannins. A slight chill can bring the fruit forward, making this an easy bottle to open for a relaxed dinner or a cookout.

Winemaker description

A medley of fresh fruits including plum and a hint of nectarine; semi-sweet baking chocolate, damp earth and a backdrop of toasted oak aromas. Flavors of chocolate cake with coconut shavings, crème de cassis, stone fruit, nutmeg and clove, smooth tannins. Dry yet rich, with lavish fruit and a smooth texture. Be daring and drink slightly chilled to reveal an unexpectedly refreshing red wine.

Winemaker description

At the table

Pair with Asian or Indian cuisine; Mexican tacos and fajitas; smoked meats or anything that fits on a grill.

At a glance

• Producer: Conundrum, Wagner family of wines
• Vintage: 2023
• Region: California, United States
• Style: Red blend featuring Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon
• Size: 750ml

A California red blend that is equally at home beside the grill or poured slightly chilled.

Courvoisier · Cognac VS · France

Courvoisier VS is a youthful Cognac blend aged four to seven years. Producer notes describe Cognacs from Fins Bois and Petite Champagne, bringing ripe-fruit character with spring-flower and oak accents.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast · 90 Points
This crowd-pleasing Cognac has honey and vanilla aromas, plus a touch of violet. The palate is smooth, with luscious undercurrents of vanilla and butterscotch giving way to bold dried apricot and an echo of baking spice on the finish. Sip or mix.

Tasting Notes

Honey, vanilla and violet lead into a smooth palate with butterscotch, dried apricot, and baking spice.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy neat or use in Cognac cocktails.

At a Glance

• Producer: Courvoisier
• Style: VS Cognac
• Origin: France
• Ageing: 4–7 years
• Size: 1.0L

A versatile French Cognac, ready to sip or mix.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

About Damso Blueberry Soju

Damso Blueberry Soju brings a vibrant, berry-forward twist to the classic Korean spirit. Infused with bold blueberry flavor, it’s light, smooth, and refreshingly easy to drink — whether sipped chilled on its own or shaken into a cocktail.

Serving Suggestions

• Chilled neat or over ice
• Mixed with sparkling water, lemonade, or tonic
• In a blueberry soju smash with fresh mint and lime
• Paired with Korean BBQ, spicy dishes, or light Asian cuisine

• Spirit: Soju
• Flavor: Blueberry
• Origin: South Korea
• Size: 375ml
• Closure: Screwcap

About Damso Lychee Soju

Damso Lychee Soju is a smooth, approachable Korean spirit bursting with sweet, fragrant lychee flavor. Light and refreshing, it strikes the perfect balance between the clean neutrality of traditional soju and the tropical sweetness of ripe lychee — easy to sip on its own or mix into cocktails.

Serving Suggestions

• Chilled neat or over ice
• Mixed with sparkling water or lemonade
• In a lychee soju cocktail with elderflower liqueur and lime
• Paired with Korean BBQ, spicy dishes, or light Asian cuisine

• Spirit: Soju
• Flavor: Lychee
• Origin: South Korea
• Size: 375ml
• Closure: Screwcap

About Damso Peach Soju

Damso Peach Soju captures the sweet, sun-ripened taste of fresh peaches in every sip. Light, smooth, and refreshing, it brings the approachable character of traditional Korean soju together with a luscious peach flavor — perfect for sipping chilled or mixing into your favorite cocktails.

Serving Suggestions

• Chilled neat or over ice
• Mixed with sparkling water, iced tea, or lemonade
• In a peach soju spritz with prosecco and fresh mint
• Paired with Korean BBQ, spicy dishes, or light Asian cuisine

• Spirit: Soju
• Flavor: Peach
• Origin: South Korea
• Size: 375ml
• Closure: Screwcap

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

Dassai Blue 50 · Junmai Daiginjo · Hyde Park, New York

Dassai Blue 50 is a Junmai Daiginjo sake made in Hyde Park, New York, with Yamada Nishiki rice. This 375ml bottle offers a compact introduction to the brewery’s Type 50 expression and its fruit-led flavor profile.

Pineapple and honeydew aromas lead into pineapple, lemon and sweet almond on the palate, followed by a subtle caramel finish. The producer recommends serving it chilled at 41°F (5°C) or below. For a pairing suggestion, try sushi, lightly prepared fish or a fresh seafood appetizer.

Producer Description

Renowned for its depth and complexity of flavor, Dassai Blue works exclusively with the “King of sake rice” Yamada Nishiki to produce Junmai Daiginjo, the highest grade sake in the world.

Our Type 50 is bottled three different ways to highlight not just the versatility of the rice, but also the exceptional level of craft that goes into every expression of Dassai Blue.

Dassai Blue · Producer Description

Producer Tasting Notes

Aromas of pineapple and honeydew open to pineapple, lemon and sweet almond with a subtle caramel finish.

Best Served: Chilled, 41 degree F (5°C) or below.

Dassai Blue · Tasting and serving notes

At a glance

• Producer: Dassai Blue
• Expression: Type 50
• Style: Junmai Daiginjo sake
• Origin: Hyde Park, New York, United States
• Rice: Yamada Nishiki
• Size: 375ml
• Aromas: Pineapple and honeydew
• Palate: Pineapple, lemon and sweet almond
• Finish: Subtle caramel
• Serving temperature: 41°F (5°C) or below

New York-crafted Junmai Daiginjo with bright fruit and a subtle caramel finish.

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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Del Maguey · Puebla, Mexico · 80 Proof · 750ml

Del Maguey Puebla is an artisanal mezcal made from Espadin agave. The producer describes a rich, textured style that offers an approachable introduction to mezcal.

Tasting Notes

Roasted agave leads the profile, softened by pear and clementine, with charred rosemary adding an herbal accent.

Producer Description

Del Maguey

A rich & textured artisanal Mezcal that’s approachable to build your mezcal palate. Notes of roasted agave softened by hints of pear, clementine, and charred rosemary.

Serving Suggestions

Try a small pour neat to explore the producer’s tasting notes, or use it in a mezcal cocktail with citrus.

Details

• Producer: Del Maguey
• Spirit: Mezcal
• Agave: Espadin
• Region: Puebla, Mexico
• Alcohol: 40% ABV (80 Proof)
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Del Maguey · Vida Clásico Mezcal

Del Maguey Vida Clásico is the expression named on this 750ml bottle. At 84 proof, it offers a starting point for exploring mezcal, whether poured neat or used in a citrus-forward cocktail. The former listing included tasting notes for a different Del Maguey expression, so those notes are not presented as Vida Clásico tasting notes here.

Serving Ideas

Try a small neat pour first to discover the bottle’s character, or use it in a mezcal margarita. Citrus and savory snacks are general pairing ideas rather than tasting claims for this specific expression.

At a Glance

• Producer: Del Maguey
• Expression: Vida Clásico
• Category: Mezcal
• Proof: 84 (42% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

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.