The Traverse City Whiskey Co. American Cherry Edition Whiskey is a delightful expression from a Michigan-based distillery. This whiskey artfully infuses the rich, sweet essence of locally sourced Montmorency cherries with their premium bourbon. The result is a harmonious blend that tantalizes the palate with the natural flavors of ripe cherries, complemented by the warmth and complexity of aged bourbon. Each sip offers a balanced sweetness and a hint of oak, making it a versatile spirit perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. Traverse City Whiskey Co.'s American Cherry Edition is a testament to their dedication to craftsmanship and the distinctive flavors of the region.

Over 800 years ago, the O'Donnell Dynasty ruled Tyrconnell in northwest Ireland. In 1876, they celebrated a horse race win by launching Tyrconnell Irish Whiskey, which was a pre-Prohibition best-seller in the U.S. Revived in 1987, this single malt is made with pure spring water, malted barley, and copper pot stills, delivering a refined spirit aged in oak casks. The Sherry Cask Finish adds raisin and honey notes, and the finish is soft with butterscotch and nutty hints. With 94 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine (2012) and 97 points from the Beverage Testing Institute, it's a delicious revival. Cheers to history and taste!

Similar to Canadian and Irish whiskey, Creek Water is carefully crafted in Durham, North Carolina using a bourbon mash of 21% rye, 4% malt, 75% corn. Aromas of tobacco and maple syrup fill the air while the deep copper color draws you in.

Featuring a slightly charred front-end with spicy hints of cinnamon and traditional oak followed by a short, smooth finish.

Avuá Bálsamo Cachaça is hand-crafted and aged up to two years in bálsamo wood casks, a high density, burgundy colored hardwood native to South and Central America. These tall trees with a fine grain impart a herbaceous aroma with a flavor that hints at minerality, citrus and bitterness. Try it on the rocks, neat, or in a cocktail showcasing its incredible flavor.

This Copan Special Edition bottling is the first of our resolutely limited wood series, made as an experiment with Craig Schoettler and the venerable distillers of Hardy Cognac. Each of these bottles is a finishing school for Brazilian wood aged cachaça that is rested in a Hardy Cognac barrel. This release is limited to 600 bottles and will never be reproduced.

Each bottle is hand-crafted and aged over one year in tapinhoã wood casks, imparting toasted coconut and pine tree notes then finished for six months in large barrels, adding the rich flavors of the cognac. Enjoy it in cocktails, sipped neat, or paired with a cold beer.

Our Still Strength Cachaça reflects the best of Avuá at 90 proof–the taste and strength intended by nature and alchemy. Like Prata, it is rested in stainless steel vats before being hand bottled. Explore this BOLD and CRISP spirit with vegetal and banana notes perfect for cocktails that call for a higher proof base distillate such as tiki and stirred drinks.

Avuá Tapinhoã Cachaça is aged in tapinhoã wood, an extremely rare hardwood found in parts of South America. The spirit is aged in a barrel used decades ago by our distiller's father. After a lengthy recommissioning process, and up to 2 years of aging, we are proud to offer our second unique Brazilian wood offering. This wood imparts flavors of toasted coconut, fresh honeycomb, and caramel. The soft, sweet notes imparted by the wood create the perfect sipping spirit. Try it on the rocks, neat, or in a cocktail showcasing its incredible flavor.

Avuá Jequitibá Rosa Aged Cachaça Single-sourced from the hills of Carmo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Hand-crafted and aged up to two years in a jequitibá rosa cask, a high density, a light-colored wood with a hint of pink coloring, found only in central and southern Brazil. Produced in a single barrel, this jequitibá rosa aged cachaça is our third offering in a series of native wood experiments. The large vertical cask of light, rich wood imparts a fruity aroma with a delicate yet slightly bitter flavor. Enjoy it in cocktails, sipped neat, or paired with a cold beer.

Avuá Oak Cachaça, following Brazilian tradition, is aged for up to 2 years in French Oak, or carvalho, previously used to age white wine. Carvalho, the most common wood used for cachaça-aging in Brazil, imparts notes of vanilla and butterscotch. Oak-aged cachaça finishes dry with a slight bitterness that has many layers for an exquisite sipping spirit. It is also the perfect base for stirred cocktails and tropical cocktails like the Mai Tai or Planter's Punch.

"Bluecoat Gin represents a revitalization of craftsmanship, urban renewal and responsible sourcing — three values that the Fishtown section of Philadelphia and Bluecoat represents.

With a smooth foundational spirit, our distilling team was eager to experiment with the delicate touch of elderflower, and the new distillery-only bottling reflects our distillers' talents and the evolution of Bluecoat's unique style. Bluecoat Elderflower is the continuation of our local legacy in gin."

TASTING NOTES

The infusion of organic elderflower through a maceration process gives our classic American Dry Gin a light floral taste and heady fragrance.

One of the most revered of all agave species due to its scarcity and relatively small physical size, Tobalá agave has a growing period of up to 30 years. Banhez Tobalá is known for its intense aromatics and smooth flavor profile with tasting notes consisting of green mango, leather, and fresh green herbs. 

AGAVE: POTATORUM

MAESTRO: GONZALO HERNANDEZ BIGOTES, LUIS PACHECO

ORIGEN: LA COMPAÑIA

ELEVACIÓN: 4,865 FT/1483 M

FERMENTACIÓN: LEVADURA NATURAL, 5-6 DIAS

DESTILACIÓN: COBRE

Boukman Botanical Rhum is derived from two of Haiti’s best rhum terroirs, the rich canefields of Croix des Bouquets in the south and the northern cane fields around Cap Haïtien, scene of Dutty Boukman’s rebellion.

We use only the best rhum agricole, distilled from the fresh juice of sugar cane,  and infuse it with botanicals and barks, many of them native to Haïti and foraged in the wild.  The result is a dry, intense, and complex spirit with an elegant finish.

A perfectly smooth blend of five individually hand-crafted whiskeys, BENDT No. 5 is all whiskey, all delicious. Made grain-to-glass in-house, our blend is perfect sipped neat, on the rocks or in your favorite cocktail. 

Whiskeys blended to create BENDT No. 5: Bourbon, Rye, Malt, Wheat & Light Whiskey

Campo Azul Selecto Reposado is a distinguished tequila that showcases the expertise and care put into its creation. This reposado tequila offers a perfect balance of smoothness, flavor, and complexity, making it a delightful choice for discerning tequila enthusiasts.

To craft Campo Azul Selecto Reposado, only the finest blue Weber agave plants are selected. These agaves are harvested at the peak of maturity, ensuring optimal sugar content and flavor. The hearts of the agave are then slow-roasted to unlock their natural sweetness and distinctive characteristics.

Following fermentation, the tequila is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of six months. During this period, the tequila undergoes a transformation, as it absorbs the flavors and nuances of the oak. This careful aging process imparts a refined and balanced flavor profile to Campo Azul Selecto Reposado.

The tasting notes of Campo Azul Selecto Reposado are a testament to its exceptional quality. With each sip, you'll experience a harmonious blend of caramel, vanilla, and toasted agave. The oak aging lends a delightful complexity, introducing subtle hints of spice, chocolate, and dried fruit. These flavors come together in a smooth and velvety texture, creating a truly enjoyable tequila experience.

Campo Azul Selecto Reposado is best enjoyed neat, allowing its nuanced flavors to shine through. The attention to detail in its production, from the selection of premium agave to the meticulous aging process, results in a tequila that embodies the artistry and tradition of Mexican distillation.

Presented in an elegant and distinctive bottle, Campo Azul Selecto Reposado not only delights the palate but also adds a touch of sophistication to any gathering. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a moment of relaxation, Campo Azul Selecto Reposado invites you to savor the craftsmanship and passion that goes into every bottle.

Maker Notes

Since 2015, we’ve been making our Lilac Gin to honor the heritage of our home in Rochester. In 2019, we decided it was time for our second home in Buffalo to get an homage to its roots too. Loganberry has been around since the 1800s and has won over the hearts of Buffalonians in the form of a Loganberry drink. Our gin takes that sweet berry everyone knows and loves and turned it into a gin sure to delight.

What’s a Loganberry you ask? It’s a real thing, we promise. Loganberries are a hybrid made from accidentally crossing a raspberry and a blackberry (so the story goes).

Botanicals

Juniper, Coriander, Angelica Root, Licorice Root, Lemon Peel, Orris Root, Raspberries, Blackberries, Loganberries

Originally filled into ex Bourbon casks in 2001, our Bladnoch 17 Year Old was disgorged and re-filled into red wine casks for vibrant, complex flavours.

Awards

San Francisco Spirits Competition 2019 – Gold

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Copper red

NOSE: Rich red cherries, subtle oak spices with sweet cinnamon

PALATE: Deep dark cherries with gingerbread, dried fruits and warming cinnamon

FINISH: Medium to long, with slight dryness and hints of pepper