Spirits (24)

PRODUCER NOTES
Amarula Cream Liqueur is a delicious blend of the unique flavors of the marula fruit including chocolate, caramel, and a hint of butterscotch. On the open plains of the African veld grows a tree, untamed by man. It is the Marula Tree, and its exotic fruit is at the heart of Amarula Cream, the perfect blend of fresh cream and the distilled Marula fruit. A drink with a distinctive, exciting and sophisticated taste.

Aperol's unique flavor and color is achieved through a subtle blend of bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb, and an array of herbs and roots using a secret recipe that has been unchanged since its first creation in 1919.

Aviation is a craft gin from Portland, Oregon. It uses seven botanicals - cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, juniper, and two kinds of orange peel - with the juniper more in the background campared to other gins. 97 pts. - Wine Enthusiast

42%abv

"A new addition to the permanent Balvenie range. Lovely bright gold color. Layers of sweetness (the characteristic Balvenie honey, along with vanilla fudge, nougat, and rich toffee) peppered with dried spice and a hint of tropical fruit (papaya, guava, tangerine). Nice viscosity with good grip on the finish. I really like the balance and complexity of this whisky. A very solid effort and the price is right."   Whisky Advocate   - Malt and Honey - 

Banhez Mezcal is produced by a co-op comprised of families from various villages in the Ejutla district of Oaxaca. They produce mezcal the same way it's been done by their ancestors for nearly two centuries.

Comprised of 90% Espadin and 10% Barril agaves, this mezcal is pleasingly mild, floral and fruity with notes of pineapple, banana. 42%abv

This 10-year-old rum, this has premium rum notes combined by spicy kicks of bourbon overpowering the spirits latent sugar cane characteristics. The finish delivers subtle pepper, oak, and a hint of bitterness. A rum for the bourbon enthusiast.

Berentzen Icemint is an authentic 100 proof German schnapps. Crystal clear and bold, this SUPER MINT flavored spirit is best served chilled as a shot or mixed to create ultra-cool cocktails.

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.

Ten botanicals are used in Bombay Sapphire: almond, lemon peel, liquorice, juniper berries, orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia, cubeb, and grains of paradise. This gives the gin a more floral aroma and taste than some other gins, while the "vapor infusion" distillation process used by Bombay Sapphire gives it a somewhat lighter, crisper character than other gins. 47%abv

Bosscal Mezcal Joven is hand selected and produced by a 4th generation Mezcalero. Bosscal adheres to traditional, artisanal craftsmanship using no chemical products or any manipulations so that the spirit reflects only the essence of the high quality agave. The joven is lightly smoky, very crisp and smooth with citrus and blood orange with a balance of sweetness and tartness. Organic. 42%abv

Broker's Gin is very flavorful and very bright. Sweet bright citrus on the nose, and a bright dose of juniper as well. Possibly a hint of spice and florals around the edges, but it maintains a straightforward classic approach with a nice bit of juniper character. - The Gin is In

47%abv

Smooth and medium bodied, this spiced rum is a secret blend of Caribbean rums. Its subtle notes of vanilla and caramel give classic rum cocktails a distinctive, flavorful finish.

A smooth, balanced easy sipping Tequila - an excellent example of a blanco. Nose and palate characterized by menthol, vanilla, peppery agave and some sweetness. Casamigos was co-founded by actor George Clooney.

The Reposado (meaning rested) spends up to year in new American oak barrels, creating a perfect balance of agave and woody flavors, with citrus, tropical fruit and vanilla notes, and the customary smooth finish. 91pts - Wine Enthusiast

The cognac house Chateau de Montifaud has been in the Vallet family for six generations, since 1866. With their Vieux Rouge Pineau des Charentes, the Colombard grape provides persistence and delicate fruitiness and Ugni-Blanc provides finesse, elegance and a slight acidity. The marriage of these two grape varieties lends a perfect balance to the palate, with aromas of dried fruits and almond that mingle with notes of honey.

Made with fresh passion fruit juice (100 percent non-GMO passion fruit grown in the town of Majagual in the Dominican Republic), cane sugar and neutral cane sugar spirit, the cordial is neon yellow, subtly sweet, lip-smackingly sour and incredibly versatile.

Produce at it’s Chateau de Bonbonnet estate in the Cognac region of France, Citadel is a melange of nineteen botanicals. All juniper is grown on the estate: it is a true chateau-to-bottle gin. Citadelle exudes delicate aromas of fresh flowers highlighted by more assertive citric scents. On the palate, the juniper cedes to spiciness. Well balanced, it is elegant and soft, with a nice equilibrium between intensity and finesse. 44% abv. “Spirit of the Year” at the 2017 World Spirit Awards

Nose: Green juniper is front and center. Lemon zest and mandarin aromas highlight the strong citrus here as well. A hint of fennel seed and winter savory lend some depth. But overall, Citadelle Jardin d'Ete smells simply like a citrus-forward gin.

Flavor: The palate is where the melon shines. Yuzu, sour lemon and tangerine early. Mid-palate, pine juniper emerges as well as a pungent, rich hint of Canteloupe and stone fruit. The rich fruit is deepened by an evolving background note of juniper and the bevy of spices. Nutmeg, angelica, cubeb and licorice come to mind?but there is a lot of complexity here.

Finish: Moderately long. The heat is very light. Sipped, it almost seems too mild to be a full proof gin. On the back of the palate cubeb and licorice lead as notes of melon, tangerine and orange peel gently fade. - The Gin is In

41.5%abv