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Whiskey: FEW Alice In Chains All Secrets Known Bourbon

All Secrets Known Bourbon is a collaboration between Illinois-based FEW Spirits and rock band Alice in Chains. Fully-matured FEW Bourbon, a high-rye bourbon, is finished for six months in ex-tequila barrels. The bourbon gets its name from a song on the band's 2009 album, "Black Gives Way to Blue."

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 101 (55.5% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Few Spirits

Detailed Description

FEW collaborated with rock band, Alice In Chains, to bring fans a rockstar experience. Their iconic FEW Bourbon at 101 proof has been finished in wood tequila barrels for 6 months to bring an edgy, limited, and unique release to market. This is a highly limited release, available in very select quantities. All Secrets Known is a track on the popular album Black Gives Way to Blue, that was released in 2009 and became a #1 billboard smash. So, what's the secret ASK a FEW questions when you open a bottle and see for yourself. Throw one back while blasting your favorite Alice In Chains tracks and drink it in.

FEW Alice In Chains All Secrets Known Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: An intriguing nose shows its multiple influences, with sour cherries, floral notes of violets as well as agave nectar and honey, plus leather, spice, and oak.

Palate: The palate is spicy with cinnamon, black pepper, and tannic oak, along with vanilla, menthol, and dark chocolate-covered berries.

Finish: The finish is the most whiskey-centric segment of the sip until a final flourish of earthy agave as a closing note.

Distillery Information

FEW Spirits is an American craft distillery based in Evanston, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. They pride themselves on producing everything from grain to glass; every aspect of the production of their spirits is done by them. They currently produce a range of award-winning gins and whiskies, all using ingredients sourced as local to the distillery as possible.

The whisky we distil from the organic barley of Mid Coul reflects the complex natural flavours of the landscape. Just as our stillmen refuse to abandon the traditional crafts of distillation in favour of automation or industrialisation, so farmer William Rose rejects the use of herbicides, pesticides and artificial fertilisers. Crop rotation is key. Our barley must take its turn in a seven year farm cycle that also produces organic cattle, sheep, oats, beans, grass, carrots, market gardening and a megawatt of green electricity. Respecting the land, the soil and the climate nourishes a genuine and thorough understanding of terroir and the results are pure Bruichladdich.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Fresh malted barley, melon, peach and apricot. Opens up with notes of rich honey, lemon meringue and floral notes of gorse and heather. Vanilla and caramel and pastry notes from the wood are nicely balanced with the intensity of the fruit, waves of pear apple and gooseberry still hint at the fresh green fruits of the spirit.

Taste: Sweet pear drops, vanilla fudge, chocolate and marzipan initially. No aggression here at all just well-integrated flavours and a round gentle texture. The oak and malt notes complement each other so well overlapping each other with toasted rye bread, buttery popcorn and fresh oak, vanilla fudge and smooth caramel merging. The organic barley seems to give more fruit from the distillation and a more viscous texture which is a joy to the olfactory senses.

Finish: Sweet citrus, lemon drops, come through well on the finish and a slight char from the oak gives depth. The finish feels more marine, a little briny alongside the oak and malt which works beautifully.

Character: Elegance, richness and definite Bruichladdich DNA. The depth of flavour comes from the malt and its transformation through the alchemy of distillation. The spirit is pure and fresh, the oak rich and honied, together with time the combination of great oak, superb barley and slow distillation make for an amazing exploration of the fundamentals of making whisky.

A relative newcomer in the agave spirits world, Avilas have been produced exclusively in Morelos, Mexico for the past 30 years using the unique production method of both smoking and steaming the agave piñas.

Revel, the first Avila to come to market in the US, is made from 100% pure Blue Weber agave using zero additives or sweeteners.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 96 (48% ABV)

Origin: Mexico

Detailed Description:

Revel Avila Añejo is truly a labor of love - having been perfected over many years by their master distiller. Aged 24 months in new French oak, the results are a complex and beautifully intense spirit, made to be sipped neat. Take your time with it, as each sip evolves from front to finish, and always enjoy it with good company.

Tasting Notes:

Nose Oak and barrel char on the nose

Palate: Notes of toasted coconut, almond and cardamom

Finish: A bold, earthy finish is reminiscent of a fine cognac and holds a rich, open aftertaste.

Shenk’s Homestead Distillery Sour Mash Whiskey honors the legacy of historic American whiskey figure John Shenk, who in 1753 founded a distillery that was to become known as Michter’s in the 20th Century. It is made in Kentucky according to the traditional Sour Mash process whereby a portion of the previously distilled whiskey mash (referred to as “setback”) is added into the next batch. This full-bodied small batch whiskey is 91.2 proof.

Shenk’s is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye. The unique character of this 2023 offering results from its being produced with malted rye in the recipe. Additionally, for its maturation we utilized two different and quite special barrel profiles: a portion of it was aged in 18-month naturally air-dried and seasoned wood with our signature toast and char profile and a portion of it was aged in special toasted French oak barrels that were made from 24-month air-dried wood sourced from the Vosges region of France.

This is a warm and rich expression with highlights of spiced fruit, nougat, honey and spiced chocolate.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Dark amber

NOSE: Toffee with spice and vanilla

PALATE: A whiskey to savor complimented by highlights of smooth spice, dried fruit, and honey

FINISH: Smooth and savory

Detailed Description

For Revolution Rye, the mash bill is 100 percent rye (similar to the Canadian rye whiskey used by a few different brands). Interestingly, the Revolution Rye mash bill uses three types of rye grain, including a chocolate malted rye. A portion of the rye is toasted, which Mad River claims releases aromatic chocolate and mocha notes into the distillate.

Mad River Distillers Revolution Rye Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Out of a Glencairn glass, the nose has very strong hay and cereal grain notes. Underneath the almost overpowering grassy notes, faint cocoa notes that the toasted rye allegedly adds.

Palate: On the front, the cereal grain notes carry over from the nose. As the flavor unfolds, the cocoa notes make a brief appearance but are pretty quickly overpowered by bitter grassy notes.

Finish: The finish is grassy, dry, bitter, and unfortunately lingering.

A Tangy Escape. Real Tequila. Featuring our award-winning tequila and refreshing grapefruit soda. Enjoy with your favorite salted rim and a slice of grapefruit.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Gold
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Silver
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Gold
2022 ASCOT Awards - Gold
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Silver
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Gold

A Fresh Take on a Cool Cocktail. Even when updated, some cocktails are timeless. Theyve blended their clean and fragrant Gin with their grapefruit cucumber tonic to re-create the perfect match. A modern spin on an old classic, the bright citrusy flavors will keep you refreshed day or night.

Size: (4) 12oz Cans

Proof:12.4 (6.2% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Cutwater Spirits, LLC

Detailed Description

Mixing house-made tonic which has been richly infused with zesty grapefruit and cooling cucumber with their award-winning juniper berry, fragrant rose and coriander Old Grove Gin Cutwater has given the quintessential Gin & Tonic classic a bold, beautiful and ultra-modern make-over. Delicious and refreshing the result of this Gin n Tonic do-over is undoubtedly just as elegant as the original and we think you will be won over. Hassle-free and ready to go, this quatro of cocktails in the can just need to be poured over ice!

Distillery Information

Founded in 2007, Located in California (San Diego) Cutwater Spirits, LLC provides alcoholic beverages. The Company offers whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, liqueur, mixers, and canned cocktails. Cutwater Spirits serves customers worldwide.

A Summer Classic. Real Tequila. Featuring our award-winning tequila, bright notes of lime, and triple sec. Enjoy with a salted rim and a lime wheel or straight from our can.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Silver
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Double Gold
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Gold
2022 ASCOT Awards - Double Platinum
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Silver
2022 Canned Challenge - Silver

Before Jim Beam Bourbon, the Beam family made Old Tub, an unfiltered bonded bourbon. Old Tub was the foundation for what would become the world's #1 bourbon. This limited edition bottle is a tribute to that groundbreaking whiskey.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 100 (50% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Beam Suntory Inc.

Detailed Description

Jim Beam's Old Tub is a Bottled-In-Bond, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Just like the original Old Tub, it has not been carbon or chill-filtered - only quality screened to remove bits of barrel wood. It's the next best thing to thieving the barrel yourself. You may notice some haziness when you add ice. Think of it as an indicator of the true, full flavor of this bourbon.

Old Tub Bonded Bourbon Tasting Notes

Nose:Initial waves of oak, followed by ribbons of vanilla and grain.

Palate: Robust oaky notes are complemented by hints of grain and warm caramel.

Finish: The full-bodied flavor finishes clean, with a lingering warmth.

Beam Suntory, Inc. is a subsidiary of Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd, which itself is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan. Its headquarters are in Chicago, Illinois. It is the third-largest producer of distilled beverages worldwide behind Diageo and Pernod Ricard.

With its distinct accents of pure 100% Blue Weber Agave, Embajador Platinum is a twice-distilled spirit with luminous silver and platinum tones.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: Mexico

Distillery: NOM 1509 Tequila Embajador, S.A. de C.V.

Embajador Platinum Blanco Tequila Tasting Notes

Nose: Delightful aromas of cooked agave with an array of refreshing citrus fruits of grapefruit, lime, lemons.

Palate: Delicate herbal tones of mint, anise with a hint of black pepper.

Finish: A slightly sweet crisp finish.

Apple Pie is a timeless dessert, loved broadly across America for its heartwarming, nostalgic taste. This fall, Baileys invites you to gather round friends and enjoy the taste of freshly baked Apple Pie a la mode blended with Irish diary cream. Baileys Apple Pie is the perfect autumn treat to enjoy as a drink over ice, in chai tea, and over ice cream – a classic flavor for a modern Adult treat.

Detailed Description

The union of the two worlds of Sherry-seasoned oak - American and European - creates an extraordinary fusion of toffee and subtle spice. Delicate flavors of honey and toffee in exquisite balance with baked apple, sweet raisin, and rich oak spice.

The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old is a balanced single malt whisky created by bringing the perfect harmony of two oaks into one exceptional single malt whisky. Sherry seasoned American oak adds delicate vanilla to the subtle spice of European oak, delivering a whisky with a sweeter, warmer taste and character.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Dried fruit, toffee and vanilla with smooth oak and baked apple. Balanced with notes of honey and chocolate.

Palate: Sweet raisin and sultana builds with hints of vanilla, wood spice and citrus.

Finish: Warm with ginger turning to caramel and citrus, with a lingering and creamy mouth feel.

Embajador is a Jalisco Highlands distillery located in Atotonilco. They use locally grown agave matured at 8-10 years before harvest. A combination of traditional (adobe oven) and modern (shredders, column still) methods are used to produce the distillate. The Supreme (aejo) is aged 18 months in a combination of American (ex-bourbon) and French (ex-Cognac) oak.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: Mexico

Detailed Description

Eloquent and convincing, Supreme Ambassador matures gracefully in barrels covered in charred oak, whose caramelized surface imparts a remarkably generous and majestic spirit. Deeply tasty and spicy, it will evoke the most precious memories.

Embajador Premium Reposado Tequila Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich amber color along with an aroma of burnt agaves, peaches and persimmon.

Palate: Flavors of toasted wood, vanilla and caramel.

Finish: Smooth finish marked by maple, coconut and and lemon squares.

After the wonderful reception that the Lagavulin 8 Year Old 200th Anniversary Edition received when it was released in 2016, the Islay-based distillers decided to add this delicious expression to their permanent core range! As Alfred Barnard said of an 8 year old Lagavulin in the 1880s, this stuff is "exceptionally fine".

Detailed Description

A welcome addition to the Lagavulin Core Line and proof that (sometimes) age is not that important when it comes to whisky. Most tasters rank this just as high as the 16 year old and Distillers Edition releases. If anything it is more assertive and more smoky but it remains well balanced and creamy.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Tropical fruits, vanilla with a classic Islay peat burst.

Palate: Spices, barley, nuts with strong caramel sensation throughout.

Finish: The soft peat and characterful woodsmoke lingers for a long time.

Distillery Information

Lagavulin distillery is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Lagavulin on the island of Islay, Scotland.Lagavulin is one of the three Kildalton Distilleries in the south of Islay and sits comfortably in between Ardbeg and Laphroaig at the "Hollow by the Mill", translated from the Gaelic lag a'mhuilin.

Delord's 25 year old Bas Armagnac possesses a remarkable depth and complexity, yet it also delivers an unexpected vibrancy and freshness. Its lively and enticing bouquet carries lively hints of pineapple cake, candied ginger, and orangette, creating an irresistible invitation. As it unfolds on the palate, the initial perky aromas transition into deeper, more profound flavors such as chocolate, coffee, and subtle traces of rancio. The journey reaches its culmination with a luxurious and enduring finish that unveils delightful nuances of walnut, membrillo, and cheese, leaving an impression that lingers for an extended period of time.

A premium vintage Armagnac produced in the Gascony region of France. Armagnac is a type of brandy that is distilled from white wine grapes and aged in oak barrels. Château Arton is a renowned producer known for their exceptional Armagnacs, and the 2007 vintage is a testament to their commitment to craftsmanship and quality.

The 2007 vintage of Château Arton Haut Armagnac is known for its elegance, complexity, and depth of flavor. It is made from a blend of different grape varieties, including Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Baco, which are grown in the estate's vineyards. The grapes are carefully harvested and fermented before being distilled in traditional copper stills. This meticulous production process contributes to the distinct character of the Armagnac.

After distillation, the Armagnac is aged in oak barrels, allowing it to develop its rich flavors and aromas over time. The 2007 vintage has been aged for a minimum of 12 years, resulting in a well-matured spirit with a beautiful balance between the fruitiness of the grapes and the woody notes from the oak barrels.

Château Arton Haut Armagnac 2007 offers a complex bouquet of aromas, including dried fruits such as figs, prunes, and raisins, along with hints of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of flavors, with notes of dried apricots, honey, cinnamon, and a subtle touch of spice. The mouthfeel is velvety and smooth, with a lingering finish that leaves a warm and satisfying sensation.

This vintage Armagnac is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to fully appreciate its intricate flavors and aromas. It can also be used as a base for classic cocktails, such as the Old Fashioned or the Sidecar, adding a sophisticated twist to these timeless drinks.

Château Arton Haut Armagnac 2007 is a testament to the expertise and dedication of the producers at Château Arton. It embodies the rich traditions of Armagnac production while showcasing the unique characteristics of the 2007 vintage. Whether sipped slowly and savored or used as a centerpiece in cocktails, this exceptional Armagnac promises a memorable and indulgent experience for spirits connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.

Crafted from the Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard grape varieties, this white Pineau des Charentes undergoes a meticulous process. The lightly fermented grape must is skillfully blended with Cognac eau-de-vie and then aged for a minimum of five years, earning it the esteemed classification of 'Vieux Pineau.' This expression embodies the distinctive style of Hardy, characterized by its refined and subtle aroma. It delivers a harmonious fusion of freshness and smoothness. With its alluring golden color and complex palate, Hardy Pineau Blanc Le Coq d'Or presents itself as an intense, elegant, and full-bodied Pineau, perfect for both pre and post-dinner enjoyment.

As far back as 1863, the English wine and spirits merchant Anthony Hardy made a significant decision to establish himself as a Cognac trader. Embracing a more French identity, he changed his name to Antoine and founded a business as a distiller and dealer of Cognac. Within a few years, he gained recognition for the exceptional quality of his products and successfully built a robust supply of eaux-de-vie, a stroke of luck considering the impending phylloxera epidemic. Hardy persevered through the challenges and expanded his enterprise into an international network of distributors.

In the 21st century, the House of Hardy is aptly led by two remarkable women, Bénédicte and Sophie Hardy. They continue to uphold and promote their family brand across North America and Europe, maintaining the legacy of the Hardy name.

Tasting Notes

Color: Brilliant antique gold. 

Nose: Hints of honey and dried fruits mingle with springtime florals.

Palate: Full rounded palate. Rich and fruity - golden raisins, quince, spices, honey-soaked bran, and persimmon.