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25 american whisky death’s door white 13 Rounded grain aroma with a nice spice bouquet. e taste is sweet and spicy-smooth to start with a mellow mouth feel. It’s nicely balanced between heavy wheat grain and the spicy, earthy barley notes that give it depth and complexity. e finish is medium length and quite smooth. stranahan’s colorado 18 Strong hints of coffee, oak, oatmeal, vanilla, and caramel in the nose. e texture is full, and has a rich thickness that coasts your mouth. ere’s a sweet coffee flavor and also a lot of vanilla and caramel, with a hint of a scotch-like flavor from the variety of barley. e finish lingers and leaves a sweet vanilla and spice note. corsair quinoa 16 An intense nose of baked apples and a cinnamon/cassia undertone, the South American grain quinoa adds an earth and nutty flavor to the whiskey, which is moderately floral and perfumed with a mild scent of char. e palate is balanced and similar to the nose with a long, strong finish. corsair triple smoke 16 e strong peat note is front and center on the nose of this whiskey. Hints of cherry, custard, and vanilla mix with light oak and caramel. e opening sip of this whiskey has a creamy vanilla and custard combination that is followed by peat that is not over bearing. ere’s a hint of almond nuttiness before the finish in which the peat again emerges, followed by cherry and peppery spice with a good amount of heat. bernheim original wheat 16 Using winter wheat as its primary grain creates a soft, sweet flavor and medium finish to this small batch whiskey, aged a minimum of two years in new, charred oak barrels. e aroma is mildly sweet with hints of vanilla and honey, the taste hints at toffee, berries, and spice with fresh mint. e finish is soft toasted oak.

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american whiskydeath’s door white 13Rounded grain aroma with a nice spice bouquet. The taste is sweet and spicy-smooth to start with a mellow mouth feel. It’s nicely balanced between heavy wheat grain and the spicy, earthy barley notes that give it depth and complexity. The finish is medium length and quite smooth.

stranahan’s colorado 18Strong hints of coffee, oak, oatmeal, vanilla, and caramel in the nose. The texture is full, and has a rich thickness that coasts your mouth. There’s a sweet coffee flavor and also a lot of vanilla and caramel, with a hint of a scotch-like flavor from the variety of barley. The finish lingers and leaves a sweet vanilla and spice note.

corsair quinoa 16An intense nose of baked apples and a cinnamon/cassia undertone, the South American grain quinoa adds an earth and nutty flavor to the whiskey, which is moderately floral and perfumed with a mild scent of char. The palate is balanced and similar to the nose with a long, strong finish.

corsair triple smoke 16The strong peat note is front and center on the nose of this whiskey. Hints of cherry, custard, and vanilla mix with light oak and caramel. The opening sip of this whiskey has a creamy vanilla and custard combination that is followed by peat that is not over bearing. There’s a hint of almond nuttiness before the finish in which the peat again emerges, followed by cherry and peppery spice with a good amount of heat.

bernheim original wheat 16Using winter wheat as its primary grain creates a soft, sweet flavorand medium finish to this small batch whiskey, aged a minimum of two years in new, charred oak barrels. The aroma is mildly sweet with hints of vanilla and honey, the taste hints at toffee, berries, and spice with fresh mint. The finish is soft toasted oak.

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american whiskyhudson single malt 19Sweetish barley malt opens the nose with dried dark fruits, apricots, leather, citrus, char, and vanilla. The taste differs from the nose quite surprisingly - strong char opens with spiciness, papaya and citrus, and vanilla oak. The finish is quite long and slightly minty.

tin cup 13A Bourbon in almost every sense of the word, Tin Cup has a delicious spicy aroma with strong notes of cinnamon, anise, and allspice. The first sip provides warm cinnamon and pepper flavorswith bold ry, vanilla, and oak flavors. The finish is long with cinnamon, cloves, and anise that linger perfectly.

balconnes G True Blue 100 18Nose of ripe apricots and mango with cinnamon and singed sugar over cocoa and dried chilies. The taste is deep oak and char, black tea, and salty baking chocolate with roasted corn and coffee. The finish lingers with dried cherries and blackberries followed by tasty bitter chocolate and pleasant oak tannons.

G Baby Blue 25The nose is deep and rich with nutmeg and pot pourri, vanilla ice cream with chocolate chip cookie dough, migrating to spice and chocolate cake. Very buttery aroma. The palate is sweet and soft with banana nut bread that gives over to freshly baked spice cake. The finish is long, lingering, sweet, and smooth.

G Texas Single Malt Whiskey 28Rich, well-integrated notes of pralines, vanill, brown sugar andcaramel evolve into ripe pear, citrus fruit, and raisin. The finish lingers with a lovely toasted malt character accented by oak and spice.

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rumatlantico G Platinum 10Combining fresh cane juiced-based rum and molasses-based rum, Atlantico Platinum is clean and smooth with notes of citrus and vanilla.

G Reserve 12A vibrant Solera-style rum that blends rum of various generations. Best enjoyed neat or with a cube of ice.

G Cask 14Widely considered one of the finest rums in the world, it is a blend of small batched rums aged up to 25 years. Initial notes of toffee, caramel, and oak are followed by hints of berries and maple. Best enjoyed neat.

hurricane 11Over proofed (88.8) to reflect the strength and amazing natural power of the hurricanes which ravage Nantucket Island (where Hurrican Rum is produced), it’s aged in bourbon casks to impart a golden color and distinctive whiskey flavor. Sugary sweetness is backed by vanilla up front, the flavor quickly gains some spice. The finish is slightly bitter and quite long. A great way to spice up your mojito.

owney’s original 12 New York City water combines with yeast and molasses in a New York City spirit that pays homage to notorious Prohibition-era Hell’s Kitchen gangster, bootlegger, and rum-runner, Owen, ‘Owney, the Killer’ Madden. The nose is floral with light vanilla and cane accents. The rum rolls acroos the tongue as it unveils a pleasant and strong molasses note which blends with vanilla and a bite of alcohol that lingers on the finish.

pyrat rum 1623 65A blend of rums with between 20 and 40 years of barrel time, this incredibly refined rum has notes of sweet honey and fruit, notably a warm, snappy citrus. The taste hints at caramel, sweet spice, and more citrus. Each hand-blown decanter is adorned with Hoti, the patron saint of bartenders, and the year 1623 pays homage to the date when rum production began in the Caribbean.

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rumsailor jerry 10An homage to famous tattoo artist Noman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins and his influence on American tattoo culture, Sailor Jerry’s boasts a vanilla bean, sugar cane, and spiced nose which is reiterated in the palate before finishing buttery and smooth.

ron zacapa sistema solera 23 16A Guatemalan rum with wonderfully intricate honeyed butterscotch, spiced oak and raisined fruit that showcases the complexity of the Sistema solera ageing process.

gosling’s black seal 12Bermuda’s #1 export features a muted caramel nose with moderate alcoholic heat and sweet molasses. Vanilla and spice follow and are consistent on the palate with added hints of liquorice and cinnamon, along with an herbal element. A true classic.

brugal xv 14A collection of rums aged 3 to 8 years in a combination of white American oak ex-bourbon and red European oak Pedro Zimenez sherry-seasoned casks. An aroma of prunes, dried fruit, toasted almond, and coffee with orange zest opens to a taste of espresso coffee, bitter chocolate, nutmeg and cinnamon cpice, and tropical dried fruit and huts. The finish is of espresso and chocolate, biscuit toffee and zesty orange.

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bourbonbulleit 13Gold medal at the 2004 San Francisco World Spirits competition. Fairly pungent and peppy with notes of marmalade and toasty oak on the nose, hint of smoke and banana cream. Quite full to taste with notes of zesty orange, a hint of dried peel, a note of winter spice, cigar box, and perfume. Medium-length finish with plenty of spice.

woodford reserve kentucky 16The nose is thick and creamy with notes of honey and spice, leather, a touch of cocoa, smoke, oak, vanilla cream, and butterscotch. The palate is thick and full with notes of espresso beans, winter spice, cereal sweetness, rye, ground ginger, almond oil, toasty oak, and rum. The finish is long and mature with notes of cereals and toasty oaken spice. The house recommendation for your Old Fashioned.

basil hayden’s 15The nose is crisp and fresh, spiced, rooty, and floral and big rye presence. The taste is gentle and rounded, with poised rye spice tingling through notes of winter berries. The finish is seed cake, vanilla cream, and more berries.

widow jane 24Named for the Widow Jane Limestone Mine in Rosendale, NY- a source of limestone for the cement in many New York City icons (the Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building), the pure waters of the Widow Jane mine are used to distill Widow Jane Whiskey in Red Hook, Brooklyn- A true New York City whiskey. Aroma of butter, cream, and toffee reveals the taste of cherry wood and olive oil with orange and a finish of burnt orange and spice.

hudson baby 26From the first post-Prohibition whiskey distillery in New York, the Hudson Baby Bourbon is mild and friendly, bright on the tongue and warming throughout with hints of vanilla and caramel.

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bourbonhudson 4 grain 26Hudson Four Grain bourbon whiskey brings together the distinct characteristics of corn, rye, wheat and malted barley. The grainsare perfectly suited one to the others so that the end result balancesthe soft richness of corn, the sharp peppery notes of rye, all the smooth subtlety of wheat and the sweetness of malted barley.

smuggler’s notch straight 21At 90 proof this bourbon is exceptionally smooth with an aroma of sweet corn and nutty rye. Palate entry is full-bodied and oaky; at midpalate the taste profile turns delicate with light vanilla overtones. It finishes with notes of chocolate and caramel.

hirsch small batch reserve kentucky straight 18Classic bourbon nose of oak resin, vanilla, and soft fruits. The palate has an initial spiciness that leads to a complex mid palate of dried fruits. The finish is long and satisfying with a honeyed sweetness.

booker’s 28The only uncut, unfiltered, straight-from-the-barrel bourbon available today. Intense flavors of oak tannin and smoky vanilla are balanced by lighter tones of mocha and coffee. The finish is long, clean, and intense. Recommended with a splash of spring water and naught else.

blanton’s 22The first official single barrel bourbon. It’s matured in white oak, and each bottle is comes from an individual barrel with it’s own taste profile. You’ll just have to try this one for yourself.

hill rock 25Light and neat nose with earthy notes of honey, raisin, sassafras, and vanilla. A grainy astringency rose opens the mid palate, almost with a tannic feeling (likely from the Sherry finish), and vanilla. The finish is mellow, mainly with flavors of vanilla and oak.

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ginperry’s tot - navy strength 13Named for Matthew Calbriath Perry, Commandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard from 1841-42. Navy Strength Gin is 57% ABV - the historical proof at which gunpowder might still be fired should it be soaked by spilled spirit. A Navy Man’s Gin.

half moon orchard 12Named for the vessel in which Henry Hudson first explored his river, the base for Half Moon Orchard Gin comes from both Wheat and the Hudson Valley’s ubiquitous apples. Very tasty and balanced with dense aromas of dried fruits, juniper candy, and exotic Asian herbs and spices. Medium-to-full body.

greenhook ginsmiths american dry 13Distilled in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY, American Dry has a subtle blend of botanicals which makes for a perfect pairing with a lemon twist in your Martini.

bombay sapphire 13Beautifully aromatic, with a touch of juniper and ripe citrus with hints of spice. The palate is smooth with big, open botanicals. Finish is bold and bright. Makes for an interesting modern twist on many classic gin cocktails.

hendrick’s 13A huge, intense nose with an initial burst of crisp, zesty botanicals harmoniously balanced- juniper and coriander with a deep, floral aroma of violets and rose. The palate is smooth and superbly balanced, clean and dry yet not astringent. The complex nose comes through in the taste- citrus and juniper with a subtle, lingering finish of cool, refreshing cucumber and rose.

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ginaviation 12The nose is clean and mildly floral. The palate opens with botanicals with a hint of juniper and a decidedly citrus finish. A clean and subtle gin that’s more floral than a traditional London Dry without overwhelming with juniper.

brooklyn 12dry gin that uses fresh citrus peels and hand-cracked juniper berries. Full juniper nose and mouth feel with heavy notes of citrus throughout.

smooth ambler barrel-aged 16Aged for 3 months in new and refilled ex-bourbon whiskey barrels, this spirit marries classic gin elements with notes of vanilla, butterscotch, juniper, wildflower, and citrus. Hints of sweet oak and spices lead to the luscious and nicely textured finish.

sipsmith’s london dry 13A blend of 10 classic gin botanicals that include orris root, lemon peel, ground almond, and juniper, master distiller Jared Brown includes licorice root to soften the tannins of the other botanicals and coriander seed and angelica root which lend traditional notes associated with the London Dry style. Slightly sweet, and a round mouth-feel leading to a spicy juniper note with lemon tart on the finish.

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single malt scotchISLAY

ardbeg G 10 Year Old 16A ridge of vanilla leads to a mountain of peat capped with citrus fruits and a cloud of sea spray on the nose. Sweet vanilla with lemon and lime followed by surging smoke to taste with a long and glorious finish of sea salted caramel and beach bonfire smoke.

bowmore G 12 Year Old 16Very floral nose with lots of peat and smoky heather with ash, hay, and zesty orange. The palate is round with perfumed smoke, dark peat, and a blossoming oily sweetness. The finish is long and smoky with sea spray, dry grass, ash, and citrus.

G 18 Year Old 28Pungent nose with citrus, stewing fruit, hints of damp wood and a soft smoke. Palate is spirity at first, but gives way to perfume, fruit, plum jam- a good sweetness, grapey with peat smoke. Finishes with hints of Seville marmalade, blossom, and dark peat.

bruichladdich G Black Art 1989 38From a secret recipe, this 22 year old scotch has a nutty aroma - you might take it as proof that magic does exist - which leads to tropical fruits and coconut on the palate followed by rich Christmas cake, and big chocolate raisins on the finish. You’ll just have to see for yourself. G The Laddie 10 Year Old 17A combination of honey and a zing of fresh lemon on the palate chased by bubbles of banana, apricot, peach, and melon with a waft of wild flowers. The palate is a sweet, mellow oak with bourbon and gingerbread with icing-coated fruits, warm honey, and crisp malt barley. The finish is exceptionally long for a ten year old. lagavulinG 16 Year Old 28Rich, sweet, peaty. The richest and most complex of Islay maltsNose of berries, sherry, sweet seaweed, camphor, and scented smoke. Big rich mouth feel, sweet with a blast of peat smoke with a long finish. Full-bodied.

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single malt scotchlaphroaig G 10 Year Old 17Sweet, spicy, and peaty. Epitomises the classic Islay character. Nose is pungent and smoky (coal smoke), with coal tar soap and iodine. The taste is surprisingly sweet to start, then salty and dry, with billows of tarry smoke and medicinal, seaweed-like flavours. Full-bodied. G 18 Year Old 32Very big nose with a breakfast character (granary toast, salty butter, orange and coffee). Very rounded palate, and thick with golden syrup, salt spray, fiery wood spicy, dark and brooding peat, star anise, dark chocolate, and stewed prunes. Finishes long with licorice, marmalade, butter, and kippers.

LOWLANDauchentoshan G 21 Year Old 38Soft and supple nose with dry grass and fruity notes, with an edge of floral honey and citrus. The palate is oily nuttiness with a round, dry swallow that hints at sugared peels. Finishes with dry citrus notes around a flavor of apricot conserve on granary toast.

HIGHLANDdalmore G 15 Year Old 30A chocolate orange nose with potpourri, perfumed aromas of fruitcake and sherry. The palate is medium-bodied, with lovely delivery. Zesty orange, blue curacao, chocolate, winter spice, and stem ginger. Hints of anise and a little hickory follow. The finish is malty barley and smoky espresso.

oban G 14 Year Old 22Rich, smoky nose with medicinal notes and notes of the sea. Cut hay and wood smoke rise with a gentle estery sweetness. Thick, full-bodied palate with notes of citrus and smooth sweetness, wafting notes of seaweed. The oak is quite rich with grist, cereal, and malt. Good length on the finish of fruit and dry oak.

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single malt scotchdalwhinnie G 15 Year Old 20Aromatic, toffee and fruit salad nose with lush nectarine and custard. Floral with apple blossom, honeysuckle, apple peels and pear with a touch of oak. The palate is malty - walnuts steeped in manuka honey with vanilla sponge. Gentle smoke weaves through the cereal with a touch of spice.

ORKNEYhighland park G 15 Year Old 24Nose of clover honey, barley, and rolling smoke followed by the herbaceous notes of thyme and oregano. The palate is peaty solid followed by acacia honey, toffee, and basil. The finish is a round toffee that flashes like a dying star as smoke drifts over an earthy floor.

G 18 Year Old 32The nose is a profusion of ripe floral notes and fresh blossom with a delectable fruit salad. Notes of honeyed exotic fruits with a little botrytis. The palate is creamy and full with fruit conserves and espresso. A creaminess with cinnamon and allspice. Notes of toffee with thick black forest honey with a touch more citrus. The finish is long and well sugared with a herbal edge.

SKYEtalisker G 10 Year Old 18The Isle of Skye’s only distillery, founded in 1830. Unique, peppery ‘catch’ in the swallow. No one knows where it comes from.

SPEYSIDEglenrothes G Select Reserve 15Lots of zesty rich fruit on the nose. Thick Seville marmalade, bubbling on a hot stove with notes of toasted cereals. The palate is silken smooth and utterly supple. Gentle barley whispers sweet nothings to the/its honey. A little vanilla and malt with toasted cereal and sumptuous oak. The finish is long with mocchaccino and barley sweetness.

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single malt scotchmacallan G 12 Year Old Sherry Oak 18The nose is quite crisp and sweet. There are notes of sultanas and fresh apple blossom. There is a defined floral note with a beautiful sherry, calvados emerges with a tropical fruit note and golden syrup. The palate is of medium-body and quite firm. There are notes of hot pastries and marmalade, sultanas and peels with a developing sweetness from the barley sugar. The finish is of good length with a solid oaked note. G 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 30Classic spiced dried fruits and creamy vanilla with orange peel, crystallised ginger apple wood on the nose. The palate is rum and raisin, dates, caramel and cloves alongside custard and citrus hints. Rich and satisfying and leading to a finish of spices and dried fruits along with warming ginger and a refined oakiness.

G 25 Year Old Sherry Oak 99Very fruity nose with notes of orange and pear. Also has a good dollop of spices which devlop into an almost smoky character. The sherry in the nose is refined and well balanced, with hints of honey and caramel. The textbook malt delivery on the palate gives way to a mouthful of dried apricots, prunes, and figs. Hints of nutmeg and cinnamon weave in and out of an epic whack of honey that only a Speyside distillery of this nobility can produce. The finish is long and full with fig, spices, chewy oak, and a touch of light smoke.

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single malt scotchglenlivet G 12 Year Old 15Sweet, creamy vanilla, honey, pineapple, pressed apples, and a little cinnamon come through on the nose. The palate is of cored apples, fresh and fruity trifle, and creamy citrus. The finish, of almonds and apple, is long and delicious?

G 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve 19The nose is rich and oaked. There are notes of chewy resinous wood with a well-balanced acidity. Fudge and Madeira with apple crumble with calvados. The palate is full and rich with winter spice; cinnamon and cloves, thick oak with developing aridity. The finish is long and dry with a peppery note.

nadurra G 16 Year Old 29Rich aromas with hints of soft apple and fresh flowers on the nose - a little over-ripe grape and creamy vanilla. Spiced palate entry with apple/citrus core. Malted barley, alongside bourbon barrel notes of creamy vanilla and fragrant wood. Woody, spiced finish. G 18 Year Old 26The nose is quite big and well-rounded. There are notes of chewy sultanas and sherried peels, barley sugars and toasty cereals with petals and apple blossom. A touch of fudge and gentle wisps of smoke. The palate is full and rich with notes of chewy, tannic oak. Manuka honey and walnut with Cox’s apples and orange peels. Cut herbs; fennel and spearmint. The finish is long and dry with a spicy oak note. G 21 Year Old 58The nose is quite full and rich. There are notes of sandalwood and pine with a resinous note. Potpourri creeps in with barley sugar and cereal notes with acacia honey. The palate is rich and full. There are notes of oily walnuts and winter fruitcake with spice and sugar. There is a golden syrup note. The finish is long and sweet with a soft, chewy oak.

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single malt scotchbalvenie G 12 Year Old Single Barrel 22Toasted, sweet nose with all kinds of charred oak and spice. Hints of maple syrup and allspice, a little vanilla and sweet coffee. A complex, thick palate with allspice and toffee apples. Cooked fruit and baking spices, hints of sponge cake and creamy caramel prevail. The finish is long with lingering sweetness and spice.

G 12 Year Old Doublewood 18Gristy nose with supple nuttiness and some grape. The palate is sweet, with good body. The bourbon characters develop; gentle spice with little vanilla, a balancing peat lurking quietly in the substrata. The finish is dry and spicy, beautifully warming.

G 14 Year Old Carribbean Cask 20The aroma is rich with notes of tropical fruits- namely passion fruit- and a creamy toffee. Sweet vanilla forms a creamy palate with notes of apples and mangos with a hint of orange in the background. The finish lingers with a vanilla focused character. G 17 Year Old Doublewood 44Warm Acacia honey and green apples on the nose leading to warm winter spices, vanilla and honeysuckle on the palate. The finish is gloriously long with notes of vanilla and honey.

G 21 Year Old Portwood 44Elegant nose of white peach with a faint puff of smoke. Surprisingly delicate palate- abounding, yet fine. Sublime mouth feel carries masterfully - flavors of red fruit, raisins, an edge of white grape and very floral honey. The finish is cocoa - slightly bitter as it tails away gracefully.

CAMPBELTOWN springbank G 18 Year Old 26Light peatiness, oily, sweet, and heavy. Matures to hints of strawberries and cherries and bananas on the nose with distinct smokiness. Creamy mouth feel with butterscotch and mint, sweet malt and light smokiness. Medium-bodied.

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vodkapurity vodka 13Distilled 34 times for a spirit so refined that it remains unfiltered, leaving all the natural flavors and character of the vodka, from Sweden’s Ellinge Castle.

crop organic cucumber vodka 12American USDA organic grain distilled and bottled in Minnesota. No carbon treatment or chemical filtering required.

hangar 1 vodka 12Vodka distilled from whole grapes and Midwestern wheat. Blended with Viognier eau de vie for a fruity straight vodka. G Kaffir Lime G Mandarin Blossom G Buddha’s Hand Citron

grey goose 13Made from wheat grown in Picardy, France, where it is also distilled, before being sent to Cognac, France, to be blended with natural spring water and bottled. The soft winter wheat used is sown in October and harvested in August. Filtered through a copper filtration system in order to impart additional flavors.

belvedere 13A Polish rye vodka named for Belweder, the Polish presidential palace. It is produced exclusively in Poland in the town of Zyrardow. Quadruple-distilled and completely additive-free, it’s diluted with water from Belvedere’s own artesian well. The original super-premium vodka.

ketel one 12Dutch for ‘Pot still One’, Ketel One is distilled from 100% wheat in copper pot stills, filtered over loose charcoal, and rested in tile-lined tanks. The distillery was opened in 1691 in Schiedam, in the Netherlands, by Joannes Nolet.

elit by stolichnaya 20A well-known Soviet brand of vodka made from wheat and rye. Made with Latvian water and bottled in Latvia, but using alcohol from a distillery in Tambov, Russia. Distilled four times and filtered through quartz, sand, activated charcoal, and woven cloth. Stoli Elit is an ultra-luxury vodka distilled to the 5 pillars of perfection, freeze filtered at -18 degrees Celsius to freeze out impurities.

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vodkachopin 13Distilled four times, this single-ingredient vodka comes from potatoes grown in the Polish region of South Podlasie. The production is done in small batches and seven pounds of potatoes are used to make every bottle of Chopin. Named for the famous Polish Romantic composer Frederic Chopin.

absolut elyx 13Established in 1879 and produced near Ahus, Skane (southern Sweden), Absolut is the third largest brand of alcoholic spirits in the world after Bacardi and Smirnoff. Elyx is a single estate Swedish vodka from Rabelof Castle with locally sourced raw ingredients to provide a silky texture and taste prized among distillers.

bootlegger 21 12Given the moniker ‘Bootlegger 21’ in honor of the 21st Amendment (which repealed Prohibition), this 100% American corn-grain vodka is produced in New York’s Hudson Valley. Its ornate bottle and detailed label offer a glimpse into the past, where spirits were produced in secret and enjoyed in password-protected establishments.

indigenous empire state wheat vodka 12Distilled from 100% New York State wheat to achieve a high level of purity while retaining the rich grain flavors, this vodka is extremely versatile, with a surprisingly deep nose - rich with notes of fresh milk and hazelnuts. The palate is remarkably supple, with a tremendous flavor of cacao nibs, malted shakes, and flan.

vintner’s grape vodka 12Distilled from grapes grown in the Finger Lake region of upstate New York (A great wine region known for its German-style grapes like Gewurtztraminer and Reisling), the nose on this vodka is lightly sweet and floral with pronounced grape notes, while the taste has a burst of grape flavor supported by nice orange blossom floral tones and a sweet undercurrent of vanilla.

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tequilasilver 13Unaged and bottled or stored immediately after distillation, or aged less than two months in stainless steel or neutral oak barrels. G Avion Silver G Patron Silver G Don Julio Silver

reposado 19‘Rested’- aged a minimum of two months, but less than a year in oak barrels of any size.G Avion Reposado G Herradura Reposado G Patron Reposado G Don Julio Reposado

anejo 20‘Aged’ or ‘Vintage’- Aged a minimum of one year but less than three in small oak barrels. G Avion Anejo G Patron Anejo G Don Julio Anejo

mezcalG Illegal Joven 14Un-aged mescal with deep agave aromas, hits of green apple, citrus, and white pepper finishes with lingering heat and sweet agave.

G Illegal Reposado 22Aged 4 months in American oak barrels, carmelized pear and bitter orange show through on the nose, while clove, toffee, and hints of vanilla are predominant on the palate. Velvety throughout - an excellent sipping mescal.

G Illegal Anejo 41Aged 14 months in medium char French and American oak barrels, the Anejo is not blended for consistency, so each vintage is unique to some degree. The nose is light and smooth and opens with a camp fire smell that precedes notes of fruit and sweetness. The mouth feel is light with some smoke, finer fruits, and oak flavors, which finish with a pleasant tingle and a hint of charred oak.

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tequiladon julio 1942 58Aged in oak barrels for over a year, 1942 has a rich caramel and chocolate nose with a warm oak, vanilla, and roasted agave taste with a rich vanilla finish.

specialty G Tanteo Jalepeno 13100% agave infused with fresh jalapenos that mingle well. A uniquely delicious tequila with a savory heat.

G Gran Patron Platinum 48For the true connoisseur of silver tequila, this may be the smoothest sipping tequila ever produced. Hand selected for their high sugar content, the agaves add a note of citrus and black pepper to the light oak finish.

G Gran Patron Burdeos Anejo 90Aged in matured barrels of a unique blend of American mountain oak and oaks from various regions of France, Burdeos is aged for 12 months, then distilled once again and racked in hand-selected Bordeaux barrels. Complex aromas of oak, citrus, caramel and agave give way to a palate of dark berry, vanilla, and cocoa.

G Gran Patron Piedra 110Crafted over three years using the ‘Tahona’ process, this anejo tequila is aged in new American and French Oak Barrels leading to aromas of fresh fruit and citrus, mushroom, and French Oak.   The taste is rich and sweet yet complex, its herbaceous agave flavor combining with light vanilla and mushroom, and leading to a long-lasting and remarkably smooth finish. 

G Roca Patron Silver 30Using tequila produced exclusively from the ‘Tahona’ process, Roca Patron is distinctly different from classic patron. Primarily a showcase of agave, with both fresh and cooked agave to give a slightly earthy undertone, with subtle vanilla on the palate and a medium finish with light pepper spice and fresh agave.

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ryedad’s hat 14Grain and malt deliver a pure expression of a classic Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey. Floral and spicy on the nose with well-balanced mouth feel and flavor. Up front and back end spice with cinnamon on the mid palate and underlying notes of dried fruit and black cherry with hints of tobacco, vanilla, and oak.

mckenzie 16Distilled in the Finger Lakes of New York with home grown grain using old time techniques. Finished in sherry barrels from local wineries, the spiciness of the rye is balanced by the sherry maturation while giving a nod to the wine region where McKenzie Rye is produced. Notes of orange peel, cardamom, mint, and butterscotch.

templeton 16Citrus and menthol aroma with light and fragrant hints of orange zest, cocoa, vanilla, allspice, and black pepper. The palate is spicy with more black pepper, sweet with a bit of citrus, solidly herbal, and has a minty backbone. The finish is short but warming.

bulleit 15Big heaps of cherries and vanilla open the nose with subtle notes of leather and tobacco. The palate is rather hot at first, with spice on the front, followed by peach, more cherries, and orange zest. The finish is smoky, carried by cinnamon, allspice, and a hit of sweets.

michter’s us*1 18‘America’s first whiskey’- founded in 1753, Michter’s is made from select American rye grain that is sheared to allow more saturation during fermentation. Aged in a heated warehouse, this premium rye has hints of light spice, black pepper, marmalade and plum, spicy grain, and light caramel.

hudson manhattan 19The Manhattan Rye is fruity, floral, and smooth, with a recognizablerye edge that leaves no doubt of the spirit’s origin.

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ryecharred oak 20A strong vanilla scent opens the aroma. The palate opens with corn, smooth rye, vanilla, and honey. The finish is moderate- light and smooth with sweet caramel and butterscotch flavors.

hill rock 26The double cask aging process extends a wonderful balance between the spicy rye notes and the mellow, caramel sweetness. The aroma is of caramelized wood sugar, vanilla, and rye. The palate hints and butterscotch, cinnamon, and sweet spices, leading to a longer, warm finish.

widow jane 18The nose is of raisin and dried fruits, with a hint of spice from the rye. The taste has notes of vanilla and oak that give way to fresh honey, cinnamon, and spice within a velvety mouth feel. The finish starts with a kiss of honey that flows into the spicy rye and alcoholic heat.

whistle pig 18The nose is instantly expressive, with lots of buckwheat pancake sweetness, nutmeg, and brown sugar. There are hints of banana, toffee, black tea, pecans, mint, and honey. The palate is slightly dry, with a touch of grass and apricots. The finish is beautifully long, warm, and honeyed.

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canadian ryepike’s creek vintage port barrel 11Aged for 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels, then given a final resting in port wine barrels to add color and complexity to the spirit. Begins with clear elements of sweet, ripe red fruit, laced with gingery hot pepper. Hints of menthol with a slight herbal edge slide into silky oak tannins. Ends with a cleansing citrus pith.

jp wiser’s 10Named for John Philip Wiser, an American-bornd distiller and politician in Ontario, Canada. The rye is full, rich in a fragrance of dried fruits, caramel, and vanilla on the nose. Full-bodied and round, the palate is an exceptional blend of oak, toasted grains, and rich toffee.

jp wiser’s spiced vanilla 11Nose of vanilla with traces of raisins and caramelized toffee. Full body, with a palate of sweet caramelized toffee, dried fruit on the finish is rounded off with the pleasant notes of vanilla.

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irishmidleton very rare 30The nose is complex and well-balanced with notes of spice, potpourri, wood resin, oak and juicy cereals. The palate is creamy and sweet with notes of fresh flowers, butterscotch and vanilla. The finish is long and spicy.

red breast G 12 Year Old 20The nose is nutty and rich. There are notes of dried peels and spice, an oily note and cut fruits. The palate is spice and of good body. There are notes of nuts and citrus and the peel and juice thereof. There are hints of marzipan and dried peels and a hint of sherry. The finish is long and creamy with custard and spice.

G 15 Year Old 24Fruity and tangy nose. Notes of zesty citrus, cut hay, guava, beeswax, manuka honey, and tropical fruits. Palate is creamy and smooth, with notes of cooked fruits, fried banana, orange groves, nutmeg, butterscotch and caramel lattes. Finish is custard, peppermint, and grapefruit.

green spot 15Just recently available in the US. The nose has hints of peppermint, malt, sweet barley, sugary porridge, creamy vanilla, papaya and citrus. The palate is spicy and soft, gentle bourbon oak, green woods, menthol, and peppermint. The finish is creamy vanilla, and quite long.

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irishjameson G Irish Whiskey 11The nose is full and floral with a smooth sweetness. Marmalade and fudge, Madeira and a little cut grass note. The palate is thick and of good body with notes of orchard fruits, both fresh and cooked with a little vanilla cream. The finish is of medium-length with spice and honey.

G Jameson Black Barrel 12Oily and Fragrant with orchard fruits and vanilla on the nose. Full-bodied, with initial prune juice and a hint of sherry, with cocoa powder. Developing liquorice and charred oak in the finish.

G 12 Year Old Special Reserve 15A robust, full-bodied flavour like a welcoming handshake. Complex flavours of toasted wood, spice, and sherry superbly mellowed. G Jameson Gold 16The nose contains nice vanilla and oak aromas. The body is full, the palate offers notes of malt sugar, oatmeal cookies, and warm caramels paired against a pleasant tone of oak. The finish is quick and dry in classic Irish Whiskey fashion. G 18 Year Old Limited Reserve 22Notes of grain, pot-stilled cereal, acorns, apple peels, and light spice. The palate starts with an explosion of ripe apples, gooseberries, and hints of pepper and spice. Nuttiness follows with underlying notes of cereal, apple & pear, and a touch of sour mash. The finish is long and balanced, introducing vanilla and oak.

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japaneseyamazaki G 12 Year Old 19The nose is of good body with plenty of nut oils and zest, a pleasant floral character with a little tropical fruit and a rooty note. The palate is smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice. A lovely citrus note develops with more tropical fruit notes and a little rum. The finish is medium with fruit and zest. G 18 Year Old 57The nose is quite thick and resinous, there is a pleasant oiliness with zesty citrus and peels and a hint of sherry. Plenty of oak and orchard fruits. The palate is of medium-body with green notes and an earthen note, plenty of wood resin and a floral character with zest and sherried peels. The finish is of good length with fruit and zest.

hibiki G 12 Year Old 20Very fruity nose with ripe oranges, apple pie, marmalade, and plums. Fresh honeysuckle and nougat aromas, sugared almonds, sponge cake, icing. The palate is smooth as a snooker ball, with fresh grain, oak tannins, and delicately sherried malt with some clove, pepper, and mixed peel. There is tart citrus there as well - lemon or grapefruit. The finish is spiced with apple peel and the last remnants of finely-tuned grain.

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liqueursantica formula A red vermouth variant by modern vermouth creator Antonio Benedetto Carpano. Richer and more complex than most red vermouths, request Antica Formula to elevate your Manhattan or Negroni.

aperolAn Italian aperitif consisting of, among others, bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona. Much like Campari, but milder and less bitter.

atsby armadillo cake vermouthA unique twist on a red vermouth that substitutes dark caramel for traditional sugar, this blend of herbs, roots, spices, seeds, pods, and flowers creates a final product that is intricate and truly unique.

avion espressoA rich, unique blend of real Italian espresso and Avion Silver tequila.

b & bMade from equal parts cognac and Benedictine.

bailey’s An Irish whiskey and cream-based liqueur, made by Gilbeys of Ireland.

campariAn aperitif obtained from the infusion of herbs and fruit in alcohol and water. A bitter characterized by its dark red color, it’s often used in cocktail and served with soda water, wine, or citrus juice. Invented in 1860 by Gaspare Campari in Novara, Italy.

chambordModelled on a raspberry liqueur produced in the Loire Valley of France during the late 17th century that is said to have been introduced to Louis XIV during one of this visits to the Chateau de Chambord. Made from red and black raspberries, Madagascar vanilla, Moroccan citrus peel, honey, and cognac.

cointreauOrange-flavored liqueur produced in Saint-Barthelemy-d’Anjou, France, first set up in 1849 by Adolphe Cointreau, and first sold in 1875.

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liqueurscrème de cassisA sweet, dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants, used in the popular wine and sparkling wine cocktails, the kir and kir royale.

crème yvetteA proprietary liqueur made from parma violet petals with blackberries, red raspberries, wild strawberries, cassis, honey, orange peel, and vanilla.

cynarAn Italian bitter liqueur that gets it’s name from the latin for artichoke- Cynara scolymus, it also features 13 other herbs and plants. A great Negroni variant can be made by replacing Campariwith Cynar. Also great with soda and an orange slice.

disaronnoA fruity amaretto with a characteristic bittersweet almond taste. It’s ‘originale’ amaretto’s secret formula is purportedly unchanged since 1525.

dom benedictineAn herbal liqueur developed by Alexandre Le Grand in the 19th Century and produced in France. DOM is an abbreviation for ‘Deo Optimo Maximo.’

domaine de cantonA ginger-flavored liqueur produced in Jarnac, France which contains syrup made from crystallized Chinese baby ginger, Grand Champagne VSOP cognac, orange blossom honey from Provence, and vanilla.

drambuieA sweet, golden colored liqueur made from malt whisky, honey, herbs, and spices. The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic phrase an dram buidheach, ‘the drink that satisfies.’

fernet brancaInvented in Milan in 1845 by Maria Scala, it features the bitter tone of Colombo and Aloe with the unmistakable character of Gentian. Bitter aftertaste prevails over the spicy tones of Myrrh. A classic to round out the evening.

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liqueursfrangelicoA brand of hoisette and herb-flavored liqueur produced in Canale, Italy. The name is based on the legend of a hermit named Fra Angelico who ‘created unique recipes for liqueurs.’

godivaA chocolate liqueur based on godiva chocolate.

grand marnierAn orange-flavored cognac liqueur created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle. It’s made from a blend of Cognac Brandy, distilled essence of bitter orange, and sugar.

greenhook ginsmiths beach plumInspired by traditional English sloe gins, the first ever commercially released Beach Plum liqueur in the world is the result of the marriage between Greenhook’s signature dry gin, local beach plums, and organic Turbinado sugar.

kahluaA Mexican coffee-flavored, rum-based liqueur that also contains, sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla bean.

lillet blancA French aperitif wine which is a blend of 85% Bordeaux wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscadelle) and 15% macerated liqueurs, mostly citrus, from the peels of sweet oranges from Spain and Morocco and bitter green oranges from Haiti.

luxardo maraschinoA liqueur from the city of Zadar in Dalmatia, Croatia, obtained from the distillation of Marasca cherries.

noilly prat dry vermouthAromatized fortified wine flavored with various botanicals, it’s one of the most versatile cocktail ingredients.

oscalis rare alambic brandyCalifornia raised brandy with hints of pomace, spice, aged fruit, and barrel wood. The taste on the grapes is round and open with notes of anise, pine forrest, saffron, white pepper, dried orange, mint, and sandalwood. Complex and awesome.

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liqueurspernod aniseAnise-flavored liqueur from a French company first founded in 1797.

pimm’s no.1 cupA gin based liqueur that contains a secret recipe of herbs. Excellent with citrus fruits, champagne, or 7-up.

punt e mesItalian vermouth- ‘point and a half ’ in Piedmontese who’s flavor is characterized anecdotally as ‘one point of sweetness and a half a point of bitterness’ , Punt e Mes is a great substitute for red vermouth in a Manhattan or a Martinez for those who like their cocktails a bit more bitter.

ramazzottiA medium style Amaro(Italian potable bitters) bottled in Milan.

sambucaItalian anise-flavored liqueur. Flavored from essential oils obtained from anise, star anise, liquorice, elderflower, and other spices.

st. germainA French liqueur flavored with elderflowers, it won the Grand Gold Medal at the Monde Selection in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

thatcher’s elderflowerDelicate flavors of Elderflower yield to the alluring floral hint of a fresh spring dew. Excellent with vodka, champagne, or white wine.

thatcher’s prickly pearSweet, tart, and luscious, Prickly Pear is a great addition to margaritas, martinis and lemonades.