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Aged in charred American white oak for 10 years. The result is a special expression of Bulleit that provides a rich, deep, smooth sipping experience. Deep russet in color, rich oaky aromas. Smooth taste with vanilla, dried fruit, and a long, smoky finish. 45.6%abv. Gold Medal - 2013, 2014, 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Distiller Notes
2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winner

Brilliant copper. The aromas are mildly sweet with hints of vanilla and honey. Hints of toffee, berries, and spice with fresh mint on the palate. Soft toasted oak, elegant and warm finish.

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner

Sweet anise and coriander aromas with citrus fruit and hints of elderflower. Complex spicy flavors on the palate are balanced with the fresh fruit flavors from the Muscat Canelli.

Premium wine legs were blended together and fortified with grape neutral spirits to produce a base that has a balanced mouth feel and creamy texture. Specifically formulated with a higher pH level than other vermouths to allow for a well balanced flavor profile.

Greenhook Ginsmith's American Dry Gin is made from organic, New York state grown wheat, Tuscan juniper, coriander, chamomile, elderflower, citrus, Thai blue ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, orris root, and elderberry. Made in Brooklyn, 47% abv. 94 points - Tasting Panel Magazine

Winemaker Notes:
This wine is bursting with aromas of ripe blackberries, roasted hazelnuts, and caramel. With intense concentration bolstered by Petit Verdot, this full-bodied wine has a creamy mouthfeel with ripe tannins and integrated acidity. The lingering finish boasts notes of toasted coconut, violet, and black cherry.

Blend: 41% Petite Sirah, 21% Syrah, 18% Petit Verdot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 2% Other

95 points Vinous
The 2021 Lytton Springs is fabulous. Bright and vibrant to its core, the 2021 impresses with its poise. Readers will find a Lytton Springs that is very much in reserve, as opposed to the rest of the 2021s in this report, all of which are more approachable. Salivating acids and veins of tannin lend shape and persistence, but the 2021 needs time. Red cherry fruit, blood orange, rose petal and sage are some of the notes that linger on the close

#96 on The Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2023!

92 points Wine Spectator
Expressive, with bramble and black licorice notes leading off, followed quickly by fresh black cherry and currant preserves. Features flashes of bay leaf and mesquite on the sleek finish, with a strong mineral underpinning as well. Drink now through 2035

99 pts James Suckling
This is beautifully polished with firm, dusty tannins to the blue fruit, as well as chocolate and cedar character. Some much earthier character, too, from mushrooms to bark. Forest flowers. Perfumed. It's full-bodied with round tannins and a soft, creamy finish. Some iron and iodine to this. So attractive at the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes.

Winemaker Notes:
Bright and balanced, highlighted by juicy apple, cantaloupe and pear flavors enveloped in a creme brulee finish. Our Chardonnay reflects the distinctive personality of Monterey vineyards, which give rise to juicy apple, guava and melon flavors. Whole-cluster pressing and a combination of barrel and stainless steel fermentation ensures that the creamy texture and caramelized sugar finish is balanced by a crisp acidity.

96 points Vinous
The 2021 Game Trail exudes finesse from the very first taste. Crushed flowers, dark red-toned fruit, cinnamon, leather, menthol and dried rose petal build effortlessly as the 2021 shows off its undeniable class. Cabernet Sauvignon at 1,400 feet in the Yorkville Highlands is utterly sublime in this bottling from Marietta.

94 points Wine Advocate
The 2021 Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon is crunchy, refreshing and easy to drink. It's scented of fresh blackcurrants and cherries, plus nuances of garrigue and charcuterie. The full-bodied palate is light on its feet with softly chalky tannins, bursts of mouthwatering acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish. You could drink this on its own or have it with medium-weight dishes at the table.

99 points James Suckling
The spice and walnut aromas are so enticing. Undertones of blackberries and black truffles. Full-bodied, dense and layered with fantastic tension and seamless tannins. It goes on for minutes. All about classic structure and beauty.

95 points Wine Advocate
Containing the tiniest splashes of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of plum preserves, baked blackberries and cassis with hints of menthol, sandalwood and chocolate box. Full-bodied with soft, seductive tannins and a lively backbone supporting the generous, ripe, opulent fruit, it has a decadent spiciness and great length.

100% Chambourcin from Virginia. A fresh, juicy, fruit-forward red that drinks like a Beaujolais. Put a slight chill on this for optimum enjoyment.

94 points James Suckling
This is really beautiful with raspberry, blackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors. It?????s full-to medium-bodied with firm, integrated tannins and a beautiful finish. Shows lots of finesse and polish in the texture. Some may find it a little austere, but it should soften in a year or two. Better after 2021.

Indiana- A truly easy drinking whiskey distinguished by its subtle rye-forward flavor. Crafted in the mold of classic American Bourbons, it has a well-balanced sweetness highlighted by notes of vanilla and caramel. Enjoy on the rocks or use it to make a great cocktail.

Produced in our very own Brooklyn, New York, Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur takes its name from Manhattan's Barrow Street, the place where founder Josh Morton invented and perfected his recipe. Each batch of Barrow's Intense is created with a generous amount of fresh ginger, resulting in a bold, highly aromatic liqueur bursting with the distinctive flavor of spicy ginger. Although excellent neat or over ice, its balanced sweetness and concentrated, natural flavor adds the perfect amount of intensity to a variety of cocktails. Certified Kosher.

Nose: robust, intense caramel, rich vanilla with roasted coffee notes, spiced dark fruit and mature oak. Taste: mouth-filling, sweet and intense, deep fruit, spice and oak notes layered over dark caramel and vanilla. Finish: big and bold. 50%abv

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Winery Notes:
"Do you like to do it in the dark? You will, after Menage a Trois captivates you with their gorgeous garnet color, and seduce your palate with our bold blackberry and plush spiced plum flavors. But it doesn’t stop there. They also bring you joy with hints of mocha, and exotic spiced kisses, which will linger on your lips. The supple, expressive taste with its long, flavorful finish intermingles with blackberry pastilles and hints of violet. Once you embrace the velvety Midnight Red Blend, you’ll reveal your deepest, darkest desires."

Winemaker Notes:
A rich, dark garnet color in the glass with vibrant purple shimmer, this Merlot displays aromas of ripe plum, rich cocoa, blueberry, and violet with hints of juicy black cherry. A luscious mouthfeel full of dark fruit, hints of sweet spice, and restrained astringency lead into a delicious, lingering finish filled with toasty oak undertones.

Pair with Italian style sausages, jambalaya, seared blackened salmon.

Tasting Notes:
Hints of dark fruits dance with a long oak bourbon finish, to complete this delightful blend. You'll notice caramel, char, and sweet bourbon oak aromas. Gentlemen, enjoy.

Our most popular red wine year round, the Red Trail has Deschaunac, Frontenac, and Noiret all from the Hudson Valley. Light and fruity with 1% residual sugar. Notes of raspberry, blackberry, and pepper. - Winery

Vegan friendly.

95pts Wine Enthusiast:
A versatile must-have for mixing cocktails, look for pleasing vanilla, maple and a hint of dried cherry. The finish is long and drying, with plenty of baking spice notes

93pts Ultimate Beverage Challenge:
Ripe apricot, orange marmalade and toasted oats open up for a delightful bouquet. Rich, slightly honeyed, with a touch of grainy sweetness balanced by toasted earth and ripe apricot. Toasted finish which lingers nicely on the palate..April/2014

Basil Haydon is a lighter bodied, rye forward Bourbon with a spicy-sweet flavor profile, and is a favorite of Bourbon enthusiasts. Aroma: Spice, tea, hint of peppermint Taste: Spicy, light-bodied, gentle bite Finish: Dry, clean, brief. 40%abv.