THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Our namesake is the legendary poet and iconoclast François Villon (born in 1431), who penned some of France’s most enduring works before disappearing in the late 15th century. The poet’s enigmatic views and tumultuous lifestyle are still evocative and modern, centuries after his death, date and place unknown. Like our namesake, we are rebels.

THE BLEND

Crafted in the heart of beautiful southwestern France, Villon represents a revolution of France’s oldest and most renowned spirits.

Villon is distilled and blended according to a unique, closely-guarded family recipe. It’s smooth, balanced and complex, with luxurious aromas of vanilla, spice, and toasted oak.

THE BOTTLE

The Villon experience begins with the bottle. Our stunning black glass bottle is made from high-end, heavyweight glass with silver and white décor. A tarnished silver “snake and dagger” medallion is the centerpiece of the bottle. An eye-catching, heavyweight embossed stopper and gorgeous embossed details on the rear and bottom of the bottle complete a luxurious package that stands apart from any other liquor in your collection.

In our opinion, Villon is best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube, but is equally well-suited to countless cocktails. Visit our Cocktails page to learn more.

Villon Awarded 96 points

“With notes of hazelnut, chocolate, and molasses mingling with dried fruit, vanilla, and spices. It is, in a word, fantastic, either on the rocks or in a cocktail. Don’t miss this one.” - Tasting Panel Magazine (2021)

There is a saying that “Good Things Come in Threes”. “The rule of three” (or if Latin is preferred “omne trium perfectum” suggests things that come in threes are inherently more humorous, satisfying and effective than any other number of things. There is no better illustration of this than in the new release from Lagavulin and Nick Offerman.

Nick is a lover of all things wood, Lagavulin and steak. By combining these three passions, a most delectable and exceptional whisky is born. Introducing Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Charred Oak Cask. This 11 year old Single malt Scotch Whisky has been aged in heavily charred ex-bourbon and ex-red wine casks creating the perfect whisky to accompany any medium-rare steak. With hints of vanilla, red berries, sea salt brine and Lagavulin’s signature smore, this whisky not only shines on its own, but highlights and accentuates those perfect steak flavours.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Peaty, chocolate, treacle, with some red berry notes. A little bit of creaminess comes through, without taking over.

PALATE: Pungent, peaty, woody and spicy, cocoa. Sweet berry notes. Chocolatey and warming on the palate.

FINISH: Warm, lingering, spicy, sensational.

AWARDS: San Francisco World Spirits Competition DOUBLE GOLD 2022

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Dinastia Real Anejo Tequila Day Of The Dead is aged for an extended period, allowing the flavors to develop and mature. The result is a tequila that showcases the depth and complexity that comes with time.

The Day of the Dead-themed packaging adds an element of artistry and celebration to the experience. The colorful and intricate label design captures the essence of the holiday, paying tribute to the rich Mexican traditions associated with honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed.

Upon opening the bottle, enticing aromas of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak fill the air, setting the stage for the tasting experience that awaits. The tequila delights the palate with a rich and velvety texture, coating the tongue with layers of flavor.

Notes of sweet caramel, roasted agave, and hints of chocolate intertwine harmoniously, creating a complex and indulgent taste profile. The oak aging imparts a subtle spiciness and adds depth to the overall character of the tequila.

Dinastia Real Anejo Tequila Day Of The Dead offers a smooth and satisfying finish that lingers on the palate, inviting reflection and appreciation for the tequila's craftsmanship and the cultural significance of the holiday it represents.

Whether sipped neat or enjoyed in a crafted cocktail, Dinastia Real Anejo Tequila Day Of The Dead provides a memorable drinking experience that captures the spirit of Dia de los Muertos and the rich heritage of Mexican tequila production.

Maker Notes

Our tequila is distilled from 100% Jalisco blue agave, harvested by hand from the bounty of the earth. At Casa Don Ramón, tequila is a passion, a pride, a heritage. We honor this legacy with gratitude and respect for the jimadores and the land they cultivate. From field to flute, every step of Don Ramón is artfully composed by the Maestro Tequilero. Exceptional standards created by the Maestro to cultivate this complex agave elixir, ensures consistency in profile for the discerning palate. Using handcrafted methods perfected over generations, experienced jimadores select the highest quality blue agave, in pursuit of the finest tequila.

Tequila Don Ramón Platinium Cristalino Reposado is double-distilled and rested in American and French oak, resulting in a smooth, delicate taste and robust profile.

Made from 100% Blue Agave from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, this cristalino clear spirit can be described as soft, medium bodied, and woody with complex gourmand notes. The aging process allows the spirit to mellow, taking on a deep and complex character, with a balanced herbal and citrus finish.

After maturation in oak, a complex filtration process removes the most of the liquids golden color and piquancy. This results in an exquisitely smooth taste, and long finish calling for easy-sipping and exquisite cocktails.

AGAVE: 100% Blue agave

AGED: Rested in American and French Oak

COLOR: Cristalino clear with a subtle straw tint

AROMA: Wood, spices, chocolate, cinnamon and soft vanilla

NOTES: Citrus, nuts and vanilla

The decadent flavours of unsweetened dark chocolate, bright black cherry, candied sweet orange peel and a hint of cold-brewed coffee.

Detailed Description

Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur was created with the chocolate lover in mind. Starting with the world's most sumptuous chocolate, this magnificent liqueur was created. You will absolutely love the ultra-velvety texture and not-too-sweet flavor.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Hint of cold-brewed coffee.

Palate: Flavors of unsweetened dark chocolate, bright black cherry, candied sweet orange peel.

Finish: Rich, silky finish.

Distillery Information

GODIVA was founded over 85 years ago in Brussels, Belgium and has grown to become the global leader in premium chocolates. GODIVA is one of the most widely recognized chocolate brands in the world, and one that consumers universally associate with prestige, elegance and quality. From its famous truffles and shell-molded chocolate pieces to its European-style biscuits, gourmet coffees, and hot cocoa, GODIVA Chocolatier is dedicated to excellence and innovation in the Belgian tradition.

Scotti’s Original Springs Private Stock is a limited production, double-barrel bourbon that builds on the brand’s initial 2021 release: Scotti’s Original Springs Straight Bourbon Whiskey. To augment the flavor, the bourbon was aged for one year in a new, charred American white oak barrel and then aged two years in a 4-year-old Rittenhouse Rye barrel. No water was added during the bottling process to keep the bourbon in its purest form and bring out the most intense flavors and aromas possible. As a result, Scotti’s Original Springs Private Stock is barrel strength at 63% ABV.

Flavor Profile

Full mouth feel with layers of vanilla and cocoa, a hint of white pepper and black licorice, and a lingering bold finish of sweet chocolate and caramel. 

Tequila Trompeta Mexicana is a reposado made with 100% aged Agave of 6 months in white oak barrels of the highest quality, just as its bottle has a representative form of an iconic instrument in Mexican culture.

Meaning “rested”, it is aged for a minimum of 2 months to less than a year, in oak barrels.

Naked Diablo’s Reposado is aged to perfection in smaller batches for a minimum of 10 months in 10 year old Bourbon oak barrels. Balanced, rich and wonderfully smooth, this light amber tequila is full-bodied and strikes the perfect balance between bourbon, caramel, vanilla, agave and toasted coconut, with notes of butterscotch and clay.

It is best experienced neat, on the rocks or mix it into the occasional cocktail.

Naked Diablo’s Reposado Coffee is aged to perfection in smaller batches for a minimum of 10 months in 10 year old Bourbon oak barrels. Balanced, rich and wonderfully smooth, this light amber tequila is full-bodied and strikes the perfect balance between bourbon, roasted coffee, vanilla and toasted coconut with notes of cooked agave. It is best experienced neat, on the rocks or mix it into the occasional cocktail.

Meaning “aged” or “vintage”, is tequila that has been rested in small oak barrels for more than 1 year. Naked Diablo’s Añejo is aged to perfection in smaller batches for a minimum of 16 months in 10 year old Bourbon oak barrels. Rich, distinctive, and wonderfully smooth, this light amber tequila is full-bodied and strikes the perfect balance between bourbon, honey drizzle, peppercorn, toffee, agave, wood, and hints of vanilla. It is best experienced neat or simply on the rocks.

Meaning “white” or “silver”, is considered to be the true expression of the agave plant. It is an unaged spirit that is bottled within 2 months of distillation.

Naked Diablo’s Blanco is bottled after a second distillation in order to keep it’s natural characteristics together with transparency and brightness. Produced in smaller batches for a maximum quality. Complex, mild and wonderfully smooth, this white tequila is full-bodied and strikes the perfect balance between agave, pepper, citrus and melons with notes of vanilla and baking spices.

Best served straight, chilled or on the rocks.

Meaning “extra aged” or “vintage”, aged for over 3 years. Perfect balance of sweetness from the Blue agaves, with subtle hints of spice and barrel oak, with a lingering smooth finish.

Naked Diablo’s Extra Añejo is aged to perfection in smaller batches for a minimum of 3 years in 10 year old Bourbon oak barrels. Balanced, rich and Extraordinarily smooth, with astonishing depth. This dark amber tequila is full-bodied and strikes the perfect balance between bourbon, roasted nuts, toasted coconut, and vanilla bean with notes of white pepper and tropical fruits.

It is best experienced neat or simply on the rocks.

Maker Notes

STOLI Orange flavored vodka is a mouth-watering combination of tangy orange and hint of fresh lime. Mixed with the lighter, floral notes of orange blossom, it's a zesty adventure with a sophisticated twist. Our meticulously crafted vodka is made with grain, triple-filtered through quartz sand and a birch activated charcoal column, to ensure its outstanding quality and unparalleled smoothness. Winning STOLI over 100 awards around the world. 

The original Wolfburn Distillery was founded in 1821 by William Smith, on the outskirts of Thurso in Caithness, Scotland. The distillery took its name from the watercourse it drew from, burn being the Scottish word for stream or small river. As Smith invested heavily in the distillery, it became a significant enterprise for the region tax records for the 19th century show it was the largest producer of malt Whisky in Caithness. The distillery was kept in the Smith family until at least the 1850s, when records become scarce and it's estimated that production began to cease (a survey map from 1972 depicts the distillery in ruin). After 150 years of neglect, a group of private investors stumbled upon the old Wolfburn Distillery in May, 2011 seeing massive potential, the investor began to rebuild the distillery from the ground up. The new Wolfburn Distillery, which, by law, must use water sourced from the same steam used centuries ago, is crafting unpeated malt Whisky from a blank canvas through old-fashioned pot-still distillation; no automation, no rush and a lot of care. Master Distiller Shane Fraser, formerly of Glenfarclas, says, My very first thoughts on what kind of spirit Wolfburn should be were that it should be a light and fragrant spirit. This would come about by a number of key processes; slow drainage of the mash tun to give a clear wort; long fermentations and a gentle distillation but keeping the spirit collection above 20C. When I first nosed the spirit I was very pleased and surprised at just how well it had turned out. Wolfburn Single malt aurora is mellow and golds, smooth and warming (producer). Aged in a combination of American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks that together create a beautifully smooth, perfectly balanced Whisky. Inspired by the ethereal northern lights phenomena, Wolfburn's Aurora received 92 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2017.

OBTAINIUM is exactly what the name implies. We “obtain” barrels from distilleries all over the world. Including the US, Europe, Canada, and The Caribbean. We source these spirits of varying types, light whiskey, rye, bourbon, etc. to create our own blends and products. These products are bottled at either barrel strength or blended to create our signature flavors. That being said, all of our creations, whether it’s a single barrel bottling or one of our blended products, will be unique either to that particular barrel or batch. No two will ever be “exactly” the same. We strive to ensure flavor consistency
throughout every batch of our blends to give our fans confidence and the comfort of familiarity. That paired with slight variances in each batch, brings a sense of anticipation for the next batch.

OBTAINIUM Light Whiskey came into existence in 1968 because consumers were moving away from Bourbon and more into clear spirits such as vodka or gin. Light whiskey is distilled between160-190 proof. Contrast that with Bourbon or American Rye which tops out at 160 proof. It must be aged in used, charred oak barrels or new, uncharred oak. Most distilleries didn’t let it age very long. Sourced from MGP in Indiana.

OBTAINIUM is exactly what the name implies. We “obtain” barrels from distilleries all over the world. Including the US, Europe, Canada, and The Caribbean. We source these spirits of varying types, light whiskey, rye, bourbon, etc. to create our own blends and products. These products are bottled at either barrel strength or blended to create our signature flavors. That being said, all of our creations, whether it’s a single barrel bottling or one of our blended products, will be unique either to that particular barrel or batch. No two will ever be “exactly” the same. We strive to ensure flavor consistency
throughout every batch of our blends to give our fans confidence and the comfort of familiarity. That paired with slight variances in each batch, brings a sense of anticipation for the next batch.

OBTAINIUM Light Whiskey came into existence in 1968 because consumers were moving away from Bourbon and more into clear spirits such as vodka or gin. Light whiskey is distilled between160-190 proof. Contrast that with Bourbon or American Rye which tops out at 160 proof. It must be aged in used, charred oak barrels or new, uncharred oak. Most distilleries didn’t let it age very long. Sourced from MGP in Indiana.

At Maker's Mark, our wood-finishing series was created to explore new, unique expressions of our signature whisky. Beginning as fully matured Maker's Mark at cask strength, Private Selection is created by adding 10 custom wood finishing staves to each barrel. It's then aged in our limestone cellar to extract a unique, flavorful taste profile. Participants in this special barrel program get their say in the selection of these wooden staves. The finishing staves can be any combination of five flavor profiles chosen especially for this program. With 1,001 possible stave combinations, each expression of Private Selection has a customized finish and taste profile that is unique, yet undeniably Maker's.

AGING: 5 3/4 to 7 years, plus finishing of 9 weeks in cold conditions in barrels with a chosen combination of staves

Distilled in Jamaica

3 barrel blend

Distilled in 2015 in Indiana

Aged in ex-Bourbon barrels in Jamaica for at least two years then aged for three years in Kentucky in ex-Rye barrels

No sugars, colors or flavors added

Raisins, stone and tropical fruits

108 Proof

A Mix of Canadian Whiskey, Canadian Rye and Classic American Rye. Finished in Ex-Rye Barrels in KY.
7 Year-Old American Rye Whiskey
Indiana Distilled | 95% Rye, 5% Malt
7 Year-Old Blended Canadian Whiskey
Distilled and aged at Canadian Whiskey Distillers
Lethbridge, Canada | 97% Corn, 2.7% Rye, 0.3% Malt
Aged in ex-Bourbon barrels | Entry at 140 proof
7 Year-Old Canadian Rye
Distilled and aged at Canadian Whiskey Distillers
Lethbridge, Canada | 91% Rye, 9% Malt
Aged in ex Bourbon barrels | Entry at 100 proof
Distillation proof (typically 112)

104 Proof

This Lot owes its freshness and purity to the vivacity of our eaux-de-vies. It displays an especially attractive combination of vigour and complexity, which several ice cubes bring out perfectly – a first encounter with a great cognac. Made from the finest terroirs in Cognac –Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois.

GRAPE VARIETIES Ugni Blanc

APPELLATIONS Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois

AGED More than ten years in Limousin oak casks

TASTING NOTE

Color : Attractive golden

Nose : Very fresh pear & quince notes on attack, give way to herbaceous elements, dried fruits and nuts, fresh, with intriguing hints of almond

Palate : Firm, focussed, powerful, reflecting the aromatics presented by the nose – typical, young, quality cognac