Spirits

Producer Description 

Our Beespoke Gin is a grape to glass spirit distilled from grapes harvested for us in the Fingerlakes region of NY State. We distill and infuse it with juniper berries, coriander and pollinator friendly botanicals including milkweed which is essential to Monarch Butterflies. We proof this aromatic spirit with mountain spring water from our land, and don’t chill filter it. This leaves all it’s delectable flavors untouched, making it complex, elegant and balanced. Beespoke Is an aromatic, floral gin with hints of elderberry, sweet grape, juniper and citrus.

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Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey — Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA (1.0L)

Jack Daniel's is the world's best-selling American whiskey — and one of the most iconic spirits brands on earth. Founded in 1866 by Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, the distillery is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and has been producing Old No. 7 from the same limestone cave spring water source for over 150 years. What sets Tennessee Whiskey apart from bourbon is the Lincoln County Process — a distinctive charcoal mellowing step in which the new spirit is slowly dripped through ten feet of sugar maple charcoal before entering the barrel, removing harsh notes and imparting the signature smoothness that defines Jack Daniel's character. The whiskey is then matured in handcrafted, new American oak barrels with a balance of sweet and oaky flavor, developing the vanilla, caramel, and toasted wood notes that have made Old No. 7 the benchmark of the category. In 1.0L format, it is the ideal bottle for home bars, entertaining, and cocktail making.

The nose is smooth and inviting: pronounced vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of caramel with the gentle sweetness of the charcoal mellowing process. On the palate, it is silky and balanced yet lush and intense — sweet oak, vanilla, and a warm, lingering finish with just the right amount of spice. A gorgeous iteration from America's top whiskey brand.

Tasting Panel 94 — "Smooth and toasted with pronounced vanilla notes; silky and balanced yet lush and intense. A gorgeous iteration from America's top whiskey brand."

• Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, USA (est. 1866)
• Style: Tennessee Whiskey (Sour Mash)
• Process: Lincoln County Process — charcoal mellowed through sugar maple charcoal
• Aging: Handcrafted new American oak barrels
• ABV: 40% (80 proof)
• Size: 1.0L
• Tasting Notes: Vanilla, toasted oak, caramel, sweet and oaky, silky texture, warm spiced finish
• Best Served: Neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails
• Cocktail Pairings: Jack & Coke, Old Fashioned, Lynchburg Lemonade, whiskey sour, Tennessee mule

The world's most iconic Tennessee Whiskey in a generous 1.0L — Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 is charcoal mellowed, silky smooth, and built for every occasion.

Each time you sip J&B Rare, 42 different whiskies pass you lips. They are carefully blended together to create a subtle, smpoth and complex flavour. The delicate balance is what gives J&B Rare its distinctive character. If we took even one whisky away you would taste the difference. 

The heart of J&B Rare is formed by Speyside Malt Whiskies. They provide the fruity,fresh quality you can taste, and give J&B its light colour. Speyside is recognised as the superior area in Scotland for making malts. 

Producer Description 

Sweet, strong liqueur whose base consists of essential oils extracted through steam distillation of star anise seed. To this is added a concentrated solution of sugar and other natural secret ingredients.

Sweet yet equally sour Tamarindo (tamarind) is typically used in aguas frescas in Mexico. This delightful ponche reminds us of childhood with its dried fruit like sweetness. Producer Description. 

Producer Description 

Nikka Coffey Vodka is distilled from corn and malted barley at the Miyagikyo Distillery near Sendai. The secret behind this vodka is the unique flavor generated by Coffey stills (named after its inventory Aeneas Coffey), which were imported from Scotland in 1963 and yield a distillate with more rich texture than modern column stills.

Nikka Coffey Vodka is excellent in cocktail, especially due to balanced texture. Recommended for Bloody Mary, Vodka Martini, Salty Dog, and Moscow Mule. 

Thoughtful, hand-selected small batch bourbon that celebrates craftsmanship and character. Rich and smooth, it opens with warm notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, followed by layered spices and a subtle hint of dried fruit. The finish is long and balanced—comforting yet bold—perfect for sipping neat by the fire or elevating a classic bourbon cocktail.

If you want to tailor the wording (e.g., bold & dramatic, casual & fun, or detailed tasting notes), just tell me the vibe!

Basil Hayden's | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Clermont, Kentucky | 80 Proof

The story of Basil Hayden's begins in 1796, when Basil Hayden Sr. — a Maryland-born distiller who learned his craft from rye whiskey traditions — led a group of Catholic families from Maryland to Nelson County, Kentucky. When he began distilling in Kentucky, Hayden kept a higher percentage of rye in his mash bill than the other Kentucky distillers of his era, resulting in a smoother, spicier, more distinctive bourbon that was unmistakably his own.

Today, Basil Hayden's is produced by Beam Suntory at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky — part of the Small Batch Bourbon Collection alongside Knob Creek, Booker's, and Baker's. It remains true to Hayden's original vision: a high-rye mash bill bourbon bottled at a gentler 80 proof (40% ABV), making it one of the most approachable and food-friendly bourbons in the American whiskey landscape.

The nose is inviting and refined — vanilla, light caramel, dried fruit, and a hint of peppery rye spice. On the palate, smooth and mild with a balanced interplay of vanilla, light oak, and warm spice, with a clean, gentle finish. Approachable enough for new whiskey drinkers, nuanced enough for the seasoned connoisseur.

Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. Also excellent in a classic Old-Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, or Manhattan.

• Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery / Beam Suntory
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Mash Bill: High-rye
• Region: Clermont, Kentucky, USA
• Alcohol: 40% ABV (80 Proof)
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Producer Description 

Vibrant, tangy Bitters made from organic Arneis grapes in Italy. A litre bottle to boot.

Thirteen herbs and spices have gone into Dave Fletcher's wonderful Acobia Bitter Vino, which is two more than the Colonel managed for KFC's secret recipe.

Certified organic Arneis was the base for the alcohol into which the herbs were infused. It's full of citrus, cherry cola, and a myriad of other flavours. It has great length and vibrancy, with a full-bodied feel.

Producer Notes

One of life's most pleasurable indulgences, Baileys Original Irish Cream is the sweetest meeting of fine Irish whiskey and spirits, Irish dairy cream, and rich chocolate and vanilla flavors. The result? Complete deliciousness. Drink neat over ice, shake into cocktails, drizzle over ice-cream, bake a Baileys-tastic cake – perhaps even share it if you have to – Baileys Original Irish Cream equals pure, unadulterated pleasure. Go on, you know you want to!

About High West Bourbon

High West Distillery, based in Park City, Utah, is celebrated for its artful blending of straight bourbon whiskeys sourced from America's finest distilleries. This expression — a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys — showcases High West's signature approach: combining complementary barrels to create a bourbon that is greater than the sum of its parts. Approachable, flavorful, and distinctly Western in character.

Tasting Notes

Light caramel and sweet vanilla open the nose with inviting warmth. Rich and earthy on the palate with well-balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat, and sweet cornbread biscuits. The finish delivers vanilla with a hint of caramel apple — smooth, lingering, and satisfying.

Serve & Enjoy

Excellent neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. Its balanced sweetness and approachable profile make it ideal for a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, or simply enjoyed straight.

Product Details

Bottle Size: 750ml
Style: Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Region: Utah, USA
Distillery: High West Distillery
ABV: 46% (92 Proof)

Nordés Atlantic Galician Gin — Galicia, Spain

Nordés is the gin that tastes like the Atlantic coast of Galicia — wild, aromatic, and unmistakably Spanish. Distilled from Albariño grapes and infused with 11 Galician botanicals including lemon verbena, hibiscus, bay leaf, and sage, it is the only gin in the world built on a white wine base from one of Spain's most celebrated wine regions. Wine Enthusiast named it one of the Top 100 Spirits of 2020 and awarded it 92 points.

The nose is fresh and citrusy: lemon verbena, white peach, green herbs, and a whisper of sea salt. With time in the glass, floral notes emerge — hibiscus, grapefruit peel — layered over a herbaceous core of sage and bay leaf. On the palate, it is fruit-forward and spicy, with a subtle juniper backbone, beautiful balance, and a smooth, lingering finish.

Wine Enthusiast 92 — "With time in the glass, this gin becomes particularly aromatic, mixing citrus and floral notes." — Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Spirits of 2020

• Producer: Nordés, Galicia, Spain
• Style: Atlantic Gin
• Base: Albariño Grape Spirit
• Botanicals: Lemon verbena, hibiscus, bay leaf, sage, grapefruit peel & 6 more Galician botanicals
• Size: 700ml
• Tasting Notes: Lemon verbena, white peach, hibiscus, sage, bay leaf, grapefruit peel, sea salt, smooth juniper finish
• Best Paired With: Gin & tonic with lemon peel, seafood, grilled fish, light tapas, summer cocktails

The Atlantic gin that rewrote the rulebook — Nordés is the benchmark for what Galician botanicals and Albariño spirit can be.

Producer Description 

Roe & Co is a new premium Blended Irish Whiskey, named in honour of George Roe, a true pioneer of Irish Whiskey.

Refined, elegant, and with remarkable depth, a masterful blend of rich malt whiskey and the smoothest of grain whiskey aged in bourbon casks.

Campari Aperitivo — Milan, Italy 48 Proof

Campari is one of the world's most iconic spirits — the aperitif par excellence, born in Milan in 1860 from the experiments of Gaspare Campari and unchanged for over 150 years. The recipe is one of the most closely guarded secrets in the drinks world: a precise infusion of herbs, aromatic plants, and fruit in alcohol and water, with the exact number of ingredients debated by enthusiasts — some say 20, others 60, others still 80. What is certain is that no one has ever replicated it. Campari's unmistakable ruby-red color, bittersweet complexity, and aromatic intensity have made it the foundation of some of the world's greatest cocktails — the Negroni, the Campari Spritz, and the Americano among them.

The nose is intensely aromatic: bitter orange peel, cherry, rhubarb, and a complex herbal bouquet of roots, spices, and botanicals. On the palate, it is boldly bittersweet — a wave of citrus peel and cherry up front, followed by layers of herbal complexity, a touch of vanilla, and a long, pleasantly bitter finish that lingers and invites the next sip. Unmistakable. Irreplaceable.

"A unique and unmistakable recipe, kept the same since its inception — the inimitable Campari, the aperitif par excellence for over 150 years." — Campari

• Producer: Campari Group, Milan, Italy
• Style: Bitter Aperitivo Liqueur
• ABV: 24% (48 Proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Recipe: Secret infusion of herbs, aromatic plants, and fruit — unchanged since 1860
• Tasting Notes: Bitter orange, cherry, rhubarb, herbal roots, spice, vanilla, long bitter finish
• Serve: Negroni, Campari Spritz, Americano, or on the rocks with soda and orange
• Best Paired With: Charcuterie, olives, bruschetta, fried appetizers, light pasta, risotto

The original Italian bitter — Campari is irreplaceable, unmistakable, and the 750ml is the essential bottle for every home bar.

From the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, Netherlands — a family-owned house with over 300 years of distilling heritage — Ketel One Citroen is a masterclass in flavored vodka done right. Crafted by infusing Ketel One’s signature wheat vodka with real lemon essence, it delivers a refreshingly natural citrus character without any artificial sweetness or syrupy weight.

The nose opens with a bright, sweet lemon zest fragrance. On the palate, hints of freshly cut lemon and delicate honey sweetness shine through, with a silky, smooth texture. The finish is long and lingering, with a gentle honey and lemony custard fade.

Cocktail Suggestions: Ketel One Citroen Martini, Lemon Drop, Vodka Collins, or simply on the rocks with a twist of lemon.

Spirit: Flavored Vodka (Citrus)
Producer: Ketel One / Nolet Distillery
Region: Schiedam, Netherlands
ABV: 35%
Bottle Size: 1.0L

Winemaker Description 

This traditional grappa has a clear, intense golden yellow to amber color. The nose is delicate and complex, with hints of bread, orange peel, wild flowers, elderberry, vanilla, plum, dried fruits, raisins and amaretto. 

The taste is smooth, rich, velvety, tannic and harmonious, exploding at the back of the mouth with authoritative aromas and long-lasting persistence, leaving notes of vanilla, almond, cocoa, tobacco, licorice and walnut bread. 

Producer Description 

This traditional grappa has a bright, crystal clear color. The aroma is aromatic, intense, enveloping the nose with fine, fresh fragrant and delicate floral notes of breir rose petals, orange blossoms, lily of the valley, elderberry, sage, citrus fruit and typical Moscato scents.

The fruit comes through on the smooth, well-rounded palate, with apple and pineapple dominant. There are background notes of bread crust. 

Producer Description

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Vodka Sausage Tree is crafted at The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland. Distilled from a blend of botanicals including the exotic Sausage Tree fruit (Kigelia africana), this vodka delivers a uniquely smooth and subtly fruity character. Slow-distilled in small batches with pure Irish water, it reflects the curiosity and craftsmanship that defines The Shed Distillery.

Enjoy neat, over ice, or as the foundation of a premium cocktail.

Producer Description 

Ground tiger nuts and melon seeds, then flavored with almonds, milk, cinnamon, and sugar.

Double Gold Medal Winner — World Spirits Competition, San Francisco

Texas' original craft vodka, Tito's Handmade Vodka is produced in Austin at the state's first and oldest legal distillery. Micro-distilled six times in old-fashioned pot stills — the same method used for fine single malt Scotch and high-end French cognac — Tito's delivers a spectacularly clean, smooth spirit of incomparable quality.

Only "the heart of the run" is taken, then filtered through the finest activated carbon to remove impurities. The result is a vodka that can go head-to-head with the world's greats.

• Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
• Distillery: Fifth Generation, Inc., Austin, Texas
• Format: 1.75L Magnum
• Kosher Certified

Expert Rating

• 92 pts — Wine Enthusiast: "Oily, moderately viscous, semisweet and robust — ends on delicious bacon-like notes."

Producer Description 

Our first single varietal made from 100% Titania blackcurrants hand harvested in the Hudson Valley, NY. A profile once compelling and confusing, intensely savory not always what you expect. Adjust your reality. Enjoy neat or in cocktails. 

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.

Producer Description 

Caffe Lucano is the combination of the finest coffee blends and embodies the intensity of real Italian espresso with hints of cocoa and vanilla. It is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature in winter. It is the perfect after dinner drink and ideal for decorating ice cream. 

Absolut Vodka 80 Proof 1.75L

Born in Åhus, Sweden, Absolut is one of the world's most iconic spirits — and for good reason. Distilled from winter wheat grown in the rich fields of southern Sweden, it's crafted using a continuous distillation process that has remained unchanged since 1879. The result is a clean, smooth vodka with a distinct character: a rich, full-bodied grain note with a hint of dried fruit and a long, warming finish. This 1.75L magnum is the smart buy for entertaining, cocktail-making, or simply stocking the bar right.

• Producer: Absolut
• Base: Winter Wheat
• Origin: Åhus, Sweden
• Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
• Size: 1.75L Magnum
• Certifications: Kosher, Gluten-Free

2024 Gold Medal — The Spirits Business Vodka Masters Competition (blind tasting, second consecutive year).

Perfect for vodka sodas, martinis, Bloody Marys, or any classic cocktail that deserves a clean, reliable base.

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

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

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

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

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

Roku Craft Gin is a masterwork of Japanese botanical artistry from Suntory — one of the world's great spirits houses — crafted at their Osaka distillery with the precision and seasonal sensitivity that defines Japanese craftsmanship. Roku means “six” in Japanese, a reference to the six unique Japanese botanicals at the heart of this gin, each harvested at peak season and blended with eight traditional Western gin botanicals to create a spirit of extraordinary complexity and harmony.

The nose is floral and delicate: cherry blossom and sakura leaf open with a soft sweetness, followed by the fresh, grassy lift of sencha and gyokuro green tea. On the palate, the gin is smooth and silky, with yuzu citrus providing a bright, aromatic top note over a classic juniper backbone. The finish is long and gently spiced, with crisp Japanese sansho pepper adding a distinctive tingle that lingers with elegance. Multi-layered, yet perfectly harmonious — a gin that rewards slow sipping as much as skilled mixing.

Each of the six Japanese botanicals — sakura flower, sakura leaf, yuzu peel, sencha tea, gyokuro tea, and sansho pepper — is processed using a different distillation method to best capture its unique character, then blended with meticulous care. The result is a gin that is unmistakably Japanese in spirit, yet universally appealing in style.

Exceptional in a Roku Gin & Tonic with a slice of ginger and a sprig of rosemary. Also outstanding in a Negroni, Martini, or simply over ice. Pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine, sushi, and light seafood.

Starlino Rosso — Vermouth di Torino, Piedmont, Italy

Hotel Starlino is inspired by the architecture and spirit of Torino Distillati — a historic distillery located just outside of Turin, the birthplace of Aperitivo and the spiritual home of Vermouth di Torino. The Starlino recipe was created by Denis Muni and Beppe Ronco, both natives of the Piedmont region who have worked at Torino Distillati for over 20 years, bringing deep expertise and genuine passion to the craft of traditional Italian vermouth. Starlino Rosso is a Vermouth di Torino in the classic tradition — crafted with a meticulous blend of botanicals including wormwood, clove, and orange peel — with one distinctive twist: it is aged in Kentucky Bourbon barrels, which impart a rich, warm, spicy depth that sets it apart from any other vermouth on the market. The result is a vermouth of extraordinary complexity: sweet and bitter in perfect balance, with a warmth and roundness that makes it as compelling sipped neat over ice as it is in a Negroni or Manhattan.

The color is deep, rich ruby. The nose is aromatic and inviting: warm spice, dried orange peel, clove, and wormwood, with a subtle vanilla and oak undercurrent from the bourbon barrel aging. On the palate, it is lush and full-bodied — a delightful balance of sweet and bitter notes, with layers of botanical complexity and a long, warming finish. Serve over ice with an orange twist, or use as the backbone of a world-class Negroni or Manhattan.

"A traditional red Vermouth di Torino aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels for a rich, warm, spicy aroma and flavor. Crafted with a meticulous blend of botanicals, including wormwood, clove, and orange peel — a delightful balance of sweet and bitter notes." — Starlino, Producer

• Producer: Torino Distillati / Hotel Starlino, Turin, Piedmont, Italy
• Style: Sweet Vermouth (Vermouth di Torino)
• Aging: Kentucky Bourbon barrels
• Key Botanicals: Wormwood, clove, orange peel
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Warm spice, dried orange peel, clove, wormwood, vanilla, oak, sweet-bitter balance, long warming finish
• Serve: Neat over ice with orange twist, or in cocktails
• Cocktail Pairings: Negroni, Manhattan, Americano, Boulevardier, spritz

Turin's aperitivo tradition meets Kentucky bourbon — Starlino Rosso is the most distinctive sweet vermouth on the shelf.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | Bright topaz in the glass, this 12-year-old blend of over 40 whiskies has a pleasant fresh apple and vanilla scent. Polished, versatile and flavorful, look for creamy caramel and vanilla accented by dried orange peel and honeysuckle. - K.N. 

Producer Description 

Johnnie Walker has the luxury of having exclusive access to Scotland's very best whiskies, ranging from the powerful west coast malts all the way to the more subtle east coast flavors. Black Label draws upon all these aromas to create a unique blend with a smooth, deep and 
complex character.

Black Label retains the authenticity of its creator and currently outsells every other deluxe blended Scotch whisky around the globe. That it's stood the test of time is a testament to the pioneering spirit and the skills of the House of Walker. 

Producer Description 

With a fiery flavor that works perfectly in any bloody Mary, Absolut Peppar adds zest and zing to countless vodka cocktails. Enjoy the burn!

Absolut Peppar is aromatic, complex and spicy. The pepper flavor is a combination of the spicy components in the capsicum pepper family and the fresh green jalapeno pepper.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 89 Points | The piquant, intense opening bouquet offers prickly darts of black pepper and hot red chili pepper. Palate entry is mildly hot and spicy, giving off deep tastes of dried red chili pepper; at midpalate, there's a brief respite but at the finish the chili pepper heat returns, most pleasantly.                

Producer Description 

Everyone knows that passion fruit is the best fruit, right? And, if you disagree, your taste is suspect. Inherently sweet, sour, and tropically exotic on the nose, this new realease from Giffard is already establishing itself as a favorite in the world of Tiki.

For those who prefer a boozy stirred cocktail, Giffard’s Fruit de Passion is the perfect compliment and counterpoint for dark, spiritous sippers.

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.

Cocchi Dopo Teatro Vermouth Amaro — Piedmont, Italy 500ml

Founded in 1891 in Asti, Piedmont, Giulio Cocchi established one of Italy’s most respected vermouth and aperitif houses. Dopo Teatro — meaning “After Theater” — is crafted according to Cocchi’s original recipe, bridging the elegant world of vermouth with the complex bitterness of amaro. A masterful blend of botanicals and wine, it embodies the artisanal tradition of Piedmont’s finest vermouth house with remarkable finesse.

Rich and complex on the palate, Dopo Teatro opens with herbal aromatics, gentle bitterness, and wine-forward elegance. The addition of Barolo Chinato to the base wine creates a uniquely soft, sophisticated character — balancing sweet and bitter with a depth that rewards slow sipping and cocktail exploration alike.

“A masterful blend of botanicals — Cocchi Dopo Teatro is one of Italy’s most sophisticated vermouth amaros.”

• Producer: Cocchi, Asti, Piedmont, Italy
• Style: Vermouth Amaro
• Size: 500ml
• Key Botanicals: Artemisia (wormwood), rhubarb, quassia wood, chiretta, double-infused cinchona, Barolo Chinato
• Tasting Notes: Herbal aromatics, gentle bitterness, soft red wine nuances, layered complexity, long finish
• How to Enjoy: Neat or on ice as a digestif; elevates Negronis, Manhattans, and Boulevardiers; spritz with prosecco and soda
• Best Paired With: Dark chocolate, hazelnut desserts, aged cheeses, charcuterie

A contemplative digestif and a bartender’s secret weapon — Cocchi Dopo Teatro is Piedmont’s finest expression of the vermouth amaro tradition.

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.

The name says it all: Aperol is the perfect aperitif. Bright orange in color, its unique taste comes from a secret recipe unchanged since 1919 — a precise infusion of bitter and sweet oranges, rhubarb, gentian, and a blend of herbs and roots in perfect proportion. Light in alcohol and irresistibly refreshing, it’s the foundation of the iconic Aperol Spritz.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast — 95 Points | Sophisticated and delightful aromas of tangerine and rhubarb. The palate entry is delightfully citrusy and sweet; the midpalate phase offers just enough herbal bitterness to balance. Ends up refreshing, orangey sweet and delectably herbal. This deserves to become a popular pre-dinner quaff.

• Producer: Campari Group, Italy
• Style: Aperitivo Liqueur
• ABV: 11%
• Format: 750ml
• Serve: Aperol Spritz — 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, 1 splash soda