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Lovingly aged 5 years in new American oak barrels with a mash bill of 95% corn and 5% malted barley. The result is a buttery blend of vanilla, citrus, and corn bread on the nose, with notes of cashew butter and caramel on the palate. Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite whiskey cocktail.

Memo Summary Notes

The Hudson New York Straight Bourbon 5-Year-Old is a significant milestone for the Tuthilltown Spirits distillery. Released in late 2023 to celebrate the brand's 20th anniversary, it is only the second age-stated whiskey in their core lineup.

Producer Description 

Yamazaki 18 Year Old is an award winning Japanese single malt. This legendary 18 year old whisky earned a Gold at the 2007 International Spirits Challenge and a Double Gold at the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Being one of Suntory’s most popular products, you know you have quality when you have Yamazaki.

Finish

Long, spicy, smooth

Gold Medal, International Spirits Competition, 2024

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Jameson Black Barrel blended Irish whiskey is triple distilled and twice charred to coax out rich and intense flavors. Jameson’s age-old charring method produces aromas of butterscotch and fudge with a vanilla taste and woody finish. 

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Van Winkle's magnum opus. A rye whiskey that masquerades as a bourbon, and one of the most awe-inspiring whiskeys to ever come out of Kentucky. Enigmatic and highly sought-after, expect a sumptuously smooth mouthfeel, rolling with outstanding and captivating flavors that blur the lines between rye and bourbon and leave you wondering and wanting more. 

On the nose, classic notes of vanilla, caramel, cinnamon and spice prevail, before a silky, alkaline mouthfeel comes to the fore with rye spice, cinnamon, ground black pepper and smooth caramel notes, before a buttery finish that brings subtle spice, toffee and oak. While it may not hold the same stature as its "Pappy" counterparts, the 13 Year Old Family Reserve Rye from van Winkle is perhaps the most important whiskey in their portfolio. 

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.

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Bulleit · Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey · 10 Years Old

Kentucky, United States | Aged 10 years | 750ml

Producer & Maturation

Bulleit’s 10-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon builds on the family tradition with Kentucky limestone-filtered water and maturation in charred American white oak barrels. The producer describes the additional aging as creating a richer, more complex sipping experience.

Character & Enjoyment

This age-stated bourbon offers a way to explore Bulleit’s longer-matured expression. Pour a small measure neat, then try a few drops of water to compare how the whiskey opens in the glass.

Producer Description

Producer Description: Made from pure Kentucky limestone-filtered water in the Bulleit family tradition, years ago we set aside a number of choice barrels of Bulleit Bourbon to age in charred American white oak barrels. The extra years create a bourbon offering that is a richer, more complex sipping experience.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Our suggestions: enjoy neat, over a large ice cube or in an Old Fashioned. For the table, try roasted nuts, aged cheese or dark chocolate.

Spirit Details

• Brand: Bulleit
• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: 10 years
• Origin: Kentucky, United States
• Maturation: Charred American white oak barrels
• Size: 750ml

The Macallan | Double Cask 12 Year Old | Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Speyside, Scotland

The Macallan is one of the world's most revered single malt distilleries, situated on the Easter Elchies estate in the heart of Speyside, Scotland. Founded in 1824, the distillery has built its legendary reputation on an unwavering commitment to exceptional oak cask maturation — a philosophy that defines every expression in the range.

The Double Cask 12 Year Old is matured in a combination of American oak ex-sherry casks and European oak ex-sherry casks — a dual-cask approach that brings together the lighter, citrus-forward character of American oak with the richer, dried fruit and spice complexity of European oak. The result is a whisky of remarkable harmony and depth, accessible yet genuinely complex.

Golden amber in the glass. The nose is inviting and generous — sweet dried fruit, honeyed vanilla, caramel, and a hint of citrus, with warm notes of ginger and nutmeg. On the palate, beautifully balanced with sherry sweetness, ripe orchard fruit, toffee, and subtle spice. The finish is long, warm, and lingering — a hallmark of Macallan's mastery of the cask.

Bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), the Double Cask 12 is approachable enough for new whisky drinkers yet complex enough to reward the seasoned connoisseur. Exceptional neat or on the rocks; also a superb base for a classic Whisky Sour or Rob Roy.

• Distillery: The Macallan
• Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: Speyside, Highlands, Scotland
• Age: 12 Years
• Casks: American oak ex-sherry & European oak ex-sherry
• Alcohol: 43% ABV (86 Proof)
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim

• International Review of Spirits — 95 pts: Rich whisky combining fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg. Double Gold Medal — San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017.

One of the most decorated value bourbons in America — Evan Williams Black Label consistently punches well above its price point, earning scores that rival bottles costing three times as much. Distilled at Heaven Hill in Bardstown, Kentucky, it's a straight bourbon aged in new charred American oak, delivering the classic Kentucky profile with remarkable depth and polish at 86 proof.

The nose opens with milk chocolate, marshmallow, and freshly mown hay — inviting and complex. On the palate, a sweet entry gives way to mild oak, a warm ember glow, and woodsy notes of vanilla and almond butter. The finish lingers with a touch of honey. Exceptional neat, and a workhorse in cocktails.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast — 96–100 Points | The opening aromas are complex, including milk chocolate, marshmallow and freshly mown hay. Palate entry is sweet and mildly oaky; by midpalate, there’s an embers-glow warmth, followed by woodsy tastes of vanilla and almond butter. Finish shows a touch of honey.

• Producer: Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
• Style: Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
• ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
• Format: 1.0 Liter
• Serve: Neat, on the rocks, or in an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour

Producer Description 

Quinta Ruban 14 year has spent 10 years maturing in American white oak casks, before being transferred into specially selected ruby port pipes from the Quintas or wine estates of Portugal.

Expert Review

Whisky Advocate 92 Points | This Quinta Ruban succeeds the 12 year old version, adding two additional years of finishing in port casks, while maintaining the same bargain price. The result is a symphony of understated opulence. Marzipan, fresh apple and pear, milk chocolate, red berries, candied ginger, and praline on the nose build slowly, leading into a fruity, spiced palate. Flavors of soft gingerbread, molasses cake, cherry pie, spiced plums, almond nougat, and dark chocolate intermingle with faint strains of pipe tobacco. It sings on the finish, with a parting crescendo of hazelnut, spice, cigar wrapper, and lengthy oak.

Hudson Whiskey was founded in 2006 in Gardiner, New York — one of the first craft distilleries to open in New York State after Prohibition. Nestled in the Hudson Valley at the foot of the Catskill Mountains, they pioneered the American craft bourbon movement with a commitment to local grain and small-batch production that has since inspired a generation of distillers.

“Bright Lights, Big Bourbon” is Hudson’s boldest expression — a grain-forward, no-holds-barred straight bourbon distilled from 95% New York corn and 5% malted barley, aged a minimum of three years in new charred American oak barrels. It shines with rich vanilla and lightly salted caramel on the finish, with the kind of confident, corn-forward character that makes it equally at home neat, on the rocks, or in a classic Old Fashioned. This 375ml half bottle is the perfect introduction — or a great excuse to keep one at the bar.

“Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Bright Lights, Big Bourbon is a bold, grain-forward, no-holds-barred straight bourbon whiskey… it shines brighter than the rest.”
— Hudson Whiskey

Mash Bill: 95% New York Corn / 5% Malted Barley
Aging: Minimum 3 years, new charred American oak
Kosher Certified
Serve: Neat, on the rocks, or in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

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Bottled-in-bond, 6- years old, 100 proof and made by their Master Distiller in one distillery in one season and then aged in their bonded warehouse. 

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Jameson Bow Street 18 Years is a special blend of rare pot still and grain Irish whiskeys produced at the Midleton distillery. After ageing for almost two decades, these whiskeys are married together and spend their final finishing period in our original home, at the Jameson Distillery Bow Street in Dublin.

Launched in 2018, this whiskey is our rarest release and is bottled once per year, at cask strength.

The nose is of rich wood-driven influence with deep toffee notes and spice. The taste is of toffee and oak remain consistent with hints of leather and vanilla along with a subtle sherry nuttiness creating depth and complexity. The finish is long and full with the sweet toffee notes slowly fading while the toasted oak and spice linger throughout until the very end.

Jameson Bow Street 18 Years is a special blend of rare pot still and grain Irish whiskeys produced at the Midleton distillery. After ageing for almost two decades, these whiskeys are married together and spend their final finishing period in our original home, at the Jameson Distillery Bow Street in Dublin.

Rowan's Creek Willet Distillery Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

Rowan’s Creek is produced by the legendary Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky — one of the most respected craft bourbon operations in the country, family-owned by the Kulsveen family and deeply rooted in Kentucky distilling tradition. Named after the creek that runs through the Willett property, Rowan’s Creek is bottled at 100.1 proof and non-chill filtered, preserving the full texture and complexity of the spirit exactly as it comes off the still. This is a serious, well-crafted bourbon built for those who want more than the standard shelf.

Rich, oily, and layered — Rowan’s Creek opens with an inviting nose of caramel and vanilla over herbal and floral notes, then delivers a full, complex palate that finishes dry with lingering oak and spice. Non-chill filtration gives it a mouthfeel that is distinctly lush and satisfying, especially neat or with a single large ice cube.

"Bringing your nose to the glass and your olfactory is treated to caramel and vanilla layered on herbal and floral notes. The mouthfeel starts oily but finishes dry. On the palate you are treated to sweet caramel, vanilla, dusted in floral notes… finishing notes of oak and a lingering spiciness." — Willett Distillery

• Producer: Willett Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Proof: 100.1 (50.05% ABV)
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Caramel, vanilla, herbal and floral notes, oily mouthfeel, dry finish, oak, lingering spice
• Best With: Neat, single large ice cube, or in a classic Manhattan or Old Fashioned

A craft Bardstown bourbon from one of Kentucky’s most storied distilling families — Rowan’s Creek is the bottle you reach for when you want something real.

Producer Description 

The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey forms part of our Sherry Oak range, which features a series of single malt whiskies matured exclusively in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. A full-bodied palate of mature oak, ginger and raisin flavors is complemented by a light mahogany natural color.

It is an iconic Macallan with a robust flavor. It has aromas of dried fruits and fiery ginger, as well as sweet vanilla and warm cinnamon. The palate offers notes of raisins, cloves, orange, baking spices, and toasted oak, before developing orange zest, crystallized ginger and dried fruits that linger in the finish.

When matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain, our rich, fruity and full-bodied 'new make' spirit is transformed into an iconic single malt. Once filled, the maturing spirit remains undisturbed in the same casks for 18 years and is brought together in this rich and complex single malt characterized by mature oak, ginger and raisin flavors.

The Macallan's meticulous distilling process, as well as the insistence on only the finest ingredients, ensure that every sip of The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey exhibits unparalleled depth and complexity. Enjoy!

Tasting Notes

Smooth yet complex, Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye Recipe Bourbon delivers the hallmark character of one of America's most celebrated distilleries. Expect rich vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak on the nose, with a spicy rye backbone, hints of dark fruit, and a warm, lingering finish that rewards every sip.

About the Whiskey

Crafted using the same high-quality grains as Buffalo Trace Bourbon, this expression was produced in partnership with the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc) and aged in specifically designated Kosher barrels — ensuring full Kosher integrity from grain to glass. A rare and sought-after expression for whiskey lovers who keep Kosher.

Product Details

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Rye Recipe)
• Format: 750ml
• Certification: Kosher – Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc)
• Country: United States

Producer Description 

This limited-edition bottled-in-bond bourbon pays tribute to one of the founding fathers of bourbon with a delicious marriage of three 18-year-old mash bills from Buffalo Trace: two rye bourbons and a wheated bourbon.

Producer Description 

We're proud to introduce a new collection of extra-aged, ultra-premium American Whiskeys to our portfolio. The Heaven Hill Heritage Collection exemplifies the true craftsmanship, patience and consistency that are hallmarks of our almost 90 years of whiskey-making traditions. With new editions released every spring, this collection features Straight American Whiskeys from one of our six traditional mashbills. Ages vary by release but all editions feature our oldest stocks of barrels.

The 2024 release of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is an 18-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bottled without chill filtering, this 120 proof Whiskey showcases our Bourbon mashbill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley. As noted on the label for added transparency, this year’s release consists of 133 barrels that were produced in December 2005 and aged on the third floor of rickhouse. Producer Description. 

Heaven Hill · Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year · Kentucky Straight Bourbon · 750ml

Heaven Hill’s seven-year-old Bottled-in-Bond bourbon pays tribute to the brand’s 1939 release. This 100-proof Kentucky whiskey combines vanilla, honey, caramel, and a subtle rye-spice note with oak and char, finishing long and warm.

Character & Style

The producer describes a golden-amber bourbon with a smooth, warm palate and rich caramel sweetness. Tasting Panel adds butterscotch, peach cobbler, and spiced cedar, while Whisky Advocate highlights honey-roasted peanuts, chocolate, cinnamon, and well-integrated oak.

Expert Reviews

Tasting Panel · 94 Points
This seven-yearold 100-proof offering celebrates a heritage that dates back to 1939. Pungent aromas of figs and apricotflavored tobacco are laden with maple. Redolent of butterscotch, the creamy, rich mouthfeel reveals hints of peach cobbler and spiced cedar before a warming finish of apple tart.

Whisky Advocate · 92 Points
In 2018, Heaven Hill discontinued its 6 year old bottled in bond bourbon that was sold only in Kentucky, but now has roared back with this widely available 7 year old. While the bottled in bond designation isn’t necessarily a quality guarantee, this whiskey more than proves its merit. It’s explosive, bold, and buttery, with warm flavors of honey-roasted peanuts, caramel, chocolate, corn muffins, licorice, and cinnamon, all accented by notes of savory herbs, cloves, white pepper, tobacco, and an earthy undertone. Well-integrated big oak, sweetness, and spice combine to create grace, power, and length. This is pure bourbon bliss, at a very approachable price.

Producer Description

This Kentucky Bourbon pays tribute to the earliest days of the Distillery's history when in 1939 it released Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond. The namesake brand quickly became the number-one-selling Bourbon whiskey in the state of Kentucky. Still today, the craftsmanship poured into this bottle by the same founding family meets the exacting standards first set forth in the Bottled-in-Bond act of 1897.

Golden amber in color with warm notes of vanilla, honey, and a rich caramel sweetness on the nose. Smooth, warm and sweet with a subtle rye spice note; caramel and honey mingle with just enough oak and char to round out the richness. Long and lingering on the finish.

Enjoy on the rocks or neat.

Serving Suggestions

Follow the producer’s suggestion and enjoy neat or on the rocks. Add a few drops of water to taste, or try in an Old Fashioned for a cocktail that leaves the bourbon’s character at the center.

Spirit Details

• Producer: Heaven Hill
• Style: Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
• Designation: Bottled-in-Bond
• Age: 7 years
• Strength: 100 proof / 50% ABV
• Origin: Kentucky, United States
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Supplied reviews: Tasting Panel 94, Whisky Advocate 92

Oban Distillery | 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky | West Highland, Scotland

Oban Distillery is one of Scotland's oldest and most storied distilleries, founded in 1794 in the small coastal town of Oban on the western edge of the Scottish Highlands — a town that grew up around the distillery itself. Perched between the rugged Highland mountains and the sea, Oban occupies a unique geographical position that gives its whisky a character unlike any other: the best of both the Highlands and the coast, shaped by centuries of local distilling tradition.

The 14 Year Old is Oban's signature expression and one of the classic malts of the Diageo Classic Malts range. Aged for a minimum of 14 years, it strikes a remarkable balance between the rich, honeyed sweetness of the Highlands and the subtle maritime influence of the sea air — a combination that has made it one of the most beloved and consistently awarded single malts in Scotland.

The nose is complex and inviting — dried figs, honey-sweet spices, fresh apple, oak, maple sugar, clove, black pepper, and cinnamon. On the palate, pleasant sweetness and spice with a gentle coastal salinity and a long, smooth, sweet finish. Best served neat in a tumbler, perhaps with a splash of cool spring water to open up the aromas.

• Distillery: Oban Distillery
• Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: West Highland, Scotland
• Age: 14 Years
• Alcohol: 43% ABV (86 Proof)
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim

• Wine Enthusiast — 91 pts: Pleasant sweetness and spice up front. Complex nose of oak, maple sugar, fresh apple, clove, black pepper and cinnamon.
• San Francisco World Spirits Competition — Gold Medal

Layers of baked strawberry, plum, and roasted nuts are highlighted by cinnamon and cocoa. A full-bodied palate of caramel and fig leads to an exquisite, lightly tannic balance of oak, spice, and blackberry. Proof: 108

Product Description

Specifically Selected By Four Roses for New York State. Aged 11 Years 5 months.

OESV - Delicate Fruity, Fresh Creamy. 

Producer Description 

MIC.DROP. L22-01 Mic Drop started as a side project enabling PM Spirits to have access to American whiskey for our New York market – at the time, we had none to sell. The first few releases happened to be MGP for no particular reason others than the fact that out of all the casks we tasted, we felt these stood out most and met the criteria for the type of releases we wanted to make happen. After the third release, we started to wonder what Mic Drop should actually stand for. We decided to use it as a brand that would shine a spotlight on distillers and barrels that we felt were particularly good. 

Our fourth release was a rye whiskey produced by Wilderness Trail, simply because to us, they may very well be the best player in that category at the moment. In the middle of 2021, we stumbled upon something very, very different when a friend suggested we taste two specific barrels. They contained bourbon that was double distilled in Louisville, Kentucky on a Vendome copper pot still with a mashbill of 60% corn, 17% wheat, 13% oats, and 10% barley. They aged in Kentucky in two 60 gallon, new American oak barrels with a #2 char for a little over seven years. Total yield was 55.1 gallons – slightly over 54% evaporation.

This bottling was obtained by dumping together the only two casks of bourbon ever made with this mashbill at this distillery. It was double distilled on a copper pot still and aged for over seven years in Louisville, Kentucky. It has been bottled at a cask strength of 58% abv, without chill filtration or added color. We can't tell you who made it. 100% of the profits from this bottling will go towards organizations advocating for gun safety in every town in America. Producer Description.

Producer Description 

Sinatra Select pays tribute to Jack’s biggest fan: Frank Sinatra. It is made with our unique “Sinatra Barrels” that have deep grooves, specially carved into their staves to expose the whiskey to extra layers of toasted oak, balanced with our finest Tennessee Whiskey. This added exposure imparts a rich amber color, bold character, and pleasant smokiness, punctuated by an incredibly smooth vanilla finish. Much like Frank, this Whiskey is one of a kind.