GRIZZLY BEAST

SINGLE SEASON, SINGLE DISTILLERY

This rare whiskey was bottled under the strict tenets of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Aged in the temperate climate of the Northern California coast, the original distillate was altered only by the addition of pure water from the Russian River Valley aquifer. This is the purest expression of Redwood Empire’s craft.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: bronze, honey

NOSE: charred sugar, cherry cola, reduced red currant

PALATE: molasses, almond brittle, lemon bar

MASH BILL: 66% Corn 23% Rye 4% Barly 7% Wheat

AGE: 5 Years

PROOF:100

GRIZZLY BEAST
The name Grizzly Beast is a combination of two trees: The Grizzly Giant, a giant Sequoia located in Yosemite National Park that has over two billion leaves, and the Mattole Beast, a massive 375-foot coastal redwood located in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

AWARDS

95 POINTS - Tasting Panel 2021

95 POINTS - Tasting Panel 2022

95 POINTS - SommJournal 2022

In the early 1800’s, New York produced more than half the young nation’s Barley and Rye and the Hudson Valley was the country’s breadbasket. With abundant high quality grain, local craft spirits flourished and over 1000 farm distilleries produced Whiskey and Gin reflecting the unique terroir of the region. In the 1930’s, Prohibition forced these distilleries to shut their doors and this wellspring of American spirits was left dry.

Hillrock Estate Distillery is changing this. Our mission is to produce the finest hand-crafted spirits made with our own grain, floor malted, craft distilled in our copper pot still, aged in fine oak and hand bottled at our estate in the Hudson Valley Highlands. Crowned by a fine 1806 Georgian house built by a successful grain merchant and Revolutionary War Captain and meticulously restored to its original beauty, Hillrock Distillery overlooks our rolling barley fields and the distant Berkshire Mountains. Like our premier spirits, every detail refined, no expense spared, quality steeped in the tradition of 200 years of rich history.

Hillrock is proud to be one of the few “field-to-glass” whiskey producers in the world and the first USA distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate grown grain. Hillrock’s commitment to quality embodies the rich history of artisanal distilling in the Hudson Valley. By controlling every aspect of production from planting & harvesting heirloom grains, to smoking our malt, to crafting whiskies in our copper pot still, to aging in small oak barrels and hand bottling, we are able to create the highest quality whiskies reflecting the unique local terroir.

After aging in Hillrock's Solera and Oloroso Sherry casks, this unique American whiskey is then finished in fine Napa Valley Cabernet wine casks. The multi-barrel aging of this copper/amber whiskey with slight red hues in appearance offers a caramel-vanilla nose full of fruit (cherry, blackberry and citrus) and sweet desserts (taffy, caramelized sugar, plum and caramel). Warm and sweet notes of vanilla, toffee and French oak complimented by a bouquet of floral and fruity notes – black cherry, currant, violet and nuts complete the palate before leading to a long and vanilla-focused finish, highlighted with cherry and cabernet flavors.

THE ART OF FINE CRAFT DISTILLING HAS MADE THE JOURNEY HOME…

In the early 1800’s, New York produced more than half the young nation’s Barley and Rye and the Hudson Valley was the country’s breadbasket. With abundant high quality grain, local craft spirits flourished and over 1000 farm distilleries produced Whiskey and Gin reflecting the unique terroir of the region. In the 1930’s, Prohibition forced these distilleries to shut their doors and this wellspring of American spirits was left dry.

Hillrock Estate Distillery is changing this. Our mission is to produce the finest hand-crafted spirits made with our own grain, floor malted, craft distilled in our copper pot still, aged in fine oak and hand bottled at our estate in the Hudson Valley Highlands. Crowned by a fine 1806 Georgian house built by a successful grain merchant and Revolutionary War Captain and meticulously restored to its original beauty, Hillrock Distillery overlooks our rolling barley fields and the distant Berkshire Mountains. Like our premier spirits, every detail refined, no expense spared, quality steeped in the tradition of 200 years of rich history.

Hillrock is proud to be one of the few “field-to-glass” whiskey producers in the world and the first USA distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate grown grain. Hillrock’s commitment to quality embodies the rich history of artisanal distilling in the Hudson Valley. By controlling every aspect of production from planting & harvesting heirloom grains, to smoking our malt, to crafting whiskies in our copper pot still, to aging in small oak barrels and hand bottling, we are able to create the highest quality whiskies reflecting the unique local terroir.

THE ART OF FINE CRAFT DISTILLING HAS MADE THE JOURNEY HOME…

In the early 1800’s, New York produced more than half the young nation’s Barley and Rye and the Hudson Valley was the country’s breadbasket. With abundant high quality grain, local craft spirits flourished and over 1000 farm distilleries produced Whiskey and Gin reflecting the unique terroir of the region. In the 1930’s, Prohibition forced these distilleries to shut their doors and this wellspring of American spirits was left dry.

Hillrock Estate Distillery is changing this. Our mission is to produce the finest hand-crafted spirits made with our own grain, floor malted, craft distilled in our copper pot still, aged in fine oak and hand bottled at our estate in the Hudson Valley Highlands. Crowned by a fine 1806 Georgian house built by a successful grain merchant and Revolutionary War Captain and meticulously restored to its original beauty, Hillrock Distillery overlooks our rolling barley fields and the distant Berkshire Mountains. Like our premier spirits, every detail refined, no expense spared, quality steeped in the tradition of 200 years of rich history.

Hillrock is proud to be one of the few “field-to-glass” whiskey producers in the world and the first USA distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate grown grain. Hillrock’s commitment to quality embodies the rich history of artisanal distilling in the Hudson Valley. By controlling every aspect of production from planting & harvesting heirloom grains, to smoking our malt, to crafting whiskies in our copper pot still, to aging in small oak barrels and hand bottling, we are able to create the highest quality whiskies reflecting the unique local terroir.

THE ART OF FINE CRAFT DISTILLING HAS MADE THE JOURNEY HOME…

In the early 1800’s, New York produced more than half the young nation’s Barley and Rye and the Hudson Valley was the country’s breadbasket. With abundant high quality grain, local craft spirits flourished and over 1000 farm distilleries produced Whiskey and Gin reflecting the unique terroir of the region. In the 1930’s, Prohibition forced these distilleries to shut their doors and this wellspring of American spirits was left dry.

Hillrock Estate Distillery is changing this. Our mission is to produce the finest hand-crafted spirits made with our own grain, floor malted, craft distilled in our copper pot still, aged in fine oak and hand bottled at our estate in the Hudson Valley Highlands. Crowned by a fine 1806 Georgian house built by a successful grain merchant and Revolutionary War Captain and meticulously restored to its original beauty, Hillrock Distillery overlooks our rolling barley fields and the distant Berkshire Mountains. Like our premier spirits, every detail refined, no expense spared, quality steeped in the tradition of 200 years of rich history.

Hillrock is proud to be one of the few “field-to-glass” whiskey producers in the world and the first USA distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate grown grain. Hillrock’s commitment to quality embodies the rich history of artisanal distilling in the Hudson Valley. By controlling every aspect of production from planting & harvesting heirloom grains, to smoking our malt, to crafting whiskies in our copper pot still, to aging in small oak barrels and hand bottling, we are able to create the highest quality whiskies reflecting the unique local terroir.

Floor malted, small batch distilled, and aged in charred American Oak, ex-Bourbon and Sherry Casks, this outstanding whiskey is made from Estate grown barley that is traditionally floor-malted & smoked in our on-site Malthouse with imported peat from Scotland for approximately 16 hours prior to distillation, creating a uniquely delicate and complex whiskey. Notes of crème brûlée and shortbread with caramelized orange and heather on the nose open to a balanced and smooth palate faint with citrus notes, but rounded with toffee, dried fruit, cinnamon and clove. The very long and slightly dry finish has a delicate, smokiness which lingers in this bright, honey amber whiskey.

THE ART OF FINE CRAFT DISTILLING HAS MADE THE JOURNEY HOME…

In the 1800s, New York's Hudson Valley was a major producer of Barley and Rye, boasting over 1000 farm distilleries. Prohibition in the 1930s silenced this legacy. Hillrock Estate Distillery now revives the tradition, crafting top-tier spirits with our own grain, floor malted, and hand-distilled. Situated in the Hudson Valley Highlands, our distillery overlooks barley fields and the Berkshire Mountains. Our commitment to quality spans 200 years of history, making us a rare "field-to-glass" whiskey producer. From heirloom grain cultivation to hand bottling, every detail echoes the region's unique terroir. The art of fine craft distilling has returned home.

In the 1800s, New York's Hudson Valley was a whiskey and gin haven, but Prohibition dried it up. Hillrock Estate Distillery revives this legacy, handcrafting exceptional spirits from estate-grown grains. Their commitment to quality, from grain to bottle, creates a unique terroir-infused experience. Their artisanal whiskey, aged in Solera and Sherry Casks, then finished in French Premier Cru Sauternes wine casks, is a blend of Hudson Valley terroir and European tradition. With a complex profile of caramel, vanilla, nuts, and oak, it's a harmonious journey with honeyed, citrus, and floral notes—a testament to 200 years of distilling heritage.

In the early 1800’s, New York produced more than half the young nation’s Barley and Rye and the Hudson Valley was the country’s breadbasket. With abundant high quality grain, local craft spirits flourished and over 1000 farm distilleries produced Whiskey and Gin reflecting the unique terroir of the region. In the 1930’s, Prohibition forced these distilleries to shut their doors and this wellspring of American spirits was left dry.

Hillrock Estate Distillery is changing this. Our mission is to produce the finest hand-crafted spirits made with our own grain, floor malted, craft distilled in our copper pot still, aged in fine oak and hand bottled at our estate in the Hudson Valley Highlands. Crowned by a fine 1806 Georgian house built by a successful grain merchant and Revolutionary War Captain and meticulously restored to its original beauty, Hillrock Distillery overlooks our rolling barley fields and the distant Berkshire Mountains. Like our premier spirits, every detail refined, no expense spared, quality steeped in the tradition of 200 years of rich history.

Hillrock is proud to be one of the few “field-to-glass” whiskey producers in the world and the first USA distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate grown grain. Hillrock’s commitment to quality embodies the rich history of artisanal distilling in the Hudson Valley. By controlling every aspect of production from planting & harvesting heirloom grains, to smoking our malt, to crafting whiskies in our copper pot still, to aging in small oak barrels and hand bottling, we are able to create the highest quality whiskies reflecting the unique local terroir.

After aging in Hillrock's Solera and Oloroso Sherry casks, this unique American whiskey is then finished in fine Shea Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir wine casks. The multi-barrel aging of this copper/amber whiskey with slight chestnut hues offers a nose full of bright red fruit (ripe cherries, blackberry and plums) and sweet desserts (taffy, crème brûlée, creamy caramel and candied almonds). Warm vanilla and cherries, with sweet notes of toffee and French oak complimented by a bouquet of floral and fruity notes – complete the palate before leading to lingering rye spice, dried plums, allspice, nutmeg and vanilla flavors.

THE ART OF FINE CRAFT DISTILLING HAS MADE THE JOURNEY HOME…

Apothic crafts true originals, beginning with rich, bold red wines that launched a daring legacy. Visionary Winemaker Deb Juergenson and her team challenges convention with a portfolio of intriguing blends, daring varietals and limited-edition seasonal releases. Wonder what’s next? Just watch. You won’t be disappointed. 

About the Wine
The 2021 Apothic White is a vibrant blend of four varietals grown from California and Washington state. Chardonnay leads the blend while Pinot Gris, Riesling and Viognier add fragrant aromas and complexity. Layers of green apple, lemon zest and tree-ripened apricot open to a palate layered with notes of white peach and vanilla undertones. The finish is bright and crisp.

Viticulture Notes
Ongoing drought conditions throughout California caused a slight reduction in crop size in 2021. Mild summer conditions allowed the fruit to take its time ripening and developing optimal flavor concentration. Washington state experienced some prolonged heat spells, which also caused a slight drop in crop size. Harvest in both viticultural regions produced yields of high-quality grapes with excellent quality.

Winemaking Notes
To retain the natural characteristics of each varietal, we fermented the blend at cool temperatures. The Pinot Grigio, Viognier and Riesling were fermented 100% in stainless steel tanks to preserve delicate fruit aromas. Select lots of Chardonnay were fermented and aged on oak to add a touch of vanilla before undergoing malolactic fermentation to enhance fruit character.

Willett Pot Still Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a premium bourbon whiskey produced by the Willett Distillery, a family-owned and operated distillery located in Bardstown, Kentucky. The distillery was established in 1935 and has been producing high-quality bourbon ever since.

The Willett Pot Still Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named after the copper pot stills that are used to distill the whiskey. These stills are made of copper, which is believed to impart a unique flavor and character to the bourbon. The whiskey is made from a mash bill of corn, rye, and barley and is aged for a minimum of four years in charred oak barrels.

One of the unique aspects of the Willett Pot Still Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is its high proof. This gives the whiskey a richer and more complex flavor profile, with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak.

The Willett Pot Still Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is also known for its distinctive bottle design. The bottle is shaped like a pot still, with a bulbous base that tapers up to a narrow neck. The label on the bottle features the Willett family crest, which includes a pot still and the motto "The Price of Perfection."

Tasting Notes

Nose: "vanilla lemon cake." The palate is a balance of caramel, vanilla, spices and citrus. 

Handcrafted and organic, YOLA Mezcal follows a distinctive recipe from 1971 passed down by Yola’s grandfather.

We preserve the 400-year-old tradition of artisanal mezcal making and distilling on the premises of our namesake farm. Founded and run by women, YOLA Mezcal's all female hand-bottling facility offers direct pay, and we are proud to promote autonomy and economic independence for our partners in Oaxaca and across borders.
 
NOM:               NOM-0524X
Maguey:          Espadin, Madrecuishe
Agave:             Angustifolia, Karwinskii
Style:               Joven
Age of Agave:  7-10 years (when fully ripe)
State:               Oaxaca
Town:               San Juan Del Rio

PRODUCTION NOTES
- Roasted in earthen conical oven for 4-8 days
- Ground with manual stone mill
- Fermented in open air oak barrels with natural yeast for 8-10 days
- Filtered spring water and captured rain water
- Double-distilled in copper pot still
- Distilled to proof (no water added)
- Rest in glass barrels for 4 weeks
- Hand bottled at the source

For this expression of Colkegan Single Malt Whiskey, Santa Fe Spirits takes Colkegan from select aged barrels and transfers it to freshly emptied Apple Brandy barrels, where it continues to age for a minimum of one year. This mellows and sweetens the Colkegan, resulting in a whiskey Whisky Advocate described as having “soft and juicy aromas of ginger juice, apple tart, strawberry shortcake, and light, sweet smoke” with “a good deal of apple, poached pear, marmalade and light smoke” on the palate, and which they awarded 89 points.

Santa Fe Spirits bottles all of its Colkegan Apple Brandy Cask Finished from small batches, so each batch will have its own unique flavor. With the Apple Brandy Cask Finished we like to maintain the differences.  

About Santa Fe Spirits

Santa Fe Spirits was founded by Colin Keegan in 2010 with the goal of becoming the Southwest's pre-eminent artisan distillery. With products ranging from silver whiskey to barrel-aged apple brandy, Santa Fe Spirits is a relatively small distillery proud to be producing exceptional spirits designed to capture and accentuate the essence of the southwest.

Naturally aged for at least four and a half years, the bold and full-bodied blend of DUSSE VSOP Cognac is made from a selection of the finest eaux-de-vie, including some that were carefully matured in the cellars of the Cha^teau de Cognac. The result is a uniquely powerful Cognac that begins with bold intensity and finishes pleasantly smooth and balanced.

Natural humidity of the cellars impacts evaporation and maintains the perfect balance of humidity, dryness and temperature, unique aging conditions found only at the Cha^teau de Cognac. Produced using the Charentaise method - slow double-distillation in copper stills.The lees (spent yeast cells) are kept in the wine to add additional depth and character to the eau-de-vie.

The Fairies in the story of Clanyard Bay are well suited to this more delicate, and subtle single malt whisky. In 1887 it became the first distillery north of Inverness to have electricity and a telephone. Teaninich remained in Munro family hands up until 1904, when Robert Innes Cameron, formerly a major shareholder, became the sole owner. In 1970 the distillery was greatly expanded, and an entire new building with six new stills was taken in operation. The four older stills remained in operation alongside the new stills.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A fragrant nose, with citrus fruit orange oils and cut grass. Freshly cut hay, chamomile and tangy apple promise a light and fascinating single malt. Soft bitter notes drift into roasted coffee beans and soft malt.

Palate: Toasted hazelnuts develop into warm baked apple pie. Baking spices linger and finish with a soft peppery prickle. With water added becomes dry with a whisper of smoke, and beeswax note mid-palate.

Finish: Long-medium finish and quite dry. Bitter orange marmalade and freshly baked biscuits bring a close to the fascinating whisky.

Meukow XO is the fruit of the blend that combines the power of the tannins brought by the long aging in oak wood barrels and the delicacy of Grande and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie with the sweetness of Fins and Bons Bois eaux-de-vie.

APPEARANCE: Fiery mahogany color met by clarity to create an attractive texture

HEAD: Fruity with notes of candied orange and prune

HEART: Intense with notes of almond and hazelnut

BACKGROUND: Powerful with notes of chocolate and leather

Oregon Spirit Distillers Malt 5 Whiskey is a small-batch gem from Central Oregon. Crafted with locally sourced barley and aged in American oak, it boasts rich flavors of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. A testament to Oregon's distilling expertise, it's perfect neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.

ABOUT THE BRAND

A truly special whiskey is the culmination of a few key characteristics: Experience. Teamwork. Quality in every step. And last but not least, passion.  At Old Carter Whiskey Co, it’s our promise to ensure you can taste our expertise and inspiration with every unique release, and in every sip.

Old Carter is the passion project of “flavor chaser” partners Mark Carter and Sherri Carter, whose beverage industry roots trace back to award-winning careers in the California wine business. After resurrecting the long-dormant bourbon brand Kentucky Owl in 2011, the two were irreversibly hooked on the art of whiskey making and blending. Kentucky Owl sold unexpectedly in 2017, but by then Sherri & Mark were so enamored with the vibrant spirit of Kentucky’s whiskey community, they made a commitment to carry on their love affair with whiskey by making a statement of their own, right in the Bluegrass. And Old Carter Whiskey Co was born.

Headquartered in Louisville, the Old Carter team produces Straight Ryes, Bourbons and American Whiskies in locations throughout Kentucky. Each bottle is personally crafted by Mark and Sherri, who create every blend and select every single barrel program release together.

Alc. 45% by Vol. (90 Proof)

Handcrafted, Small Batch Blended & Aged In Vermont
Award-Winning Distinctly American
Exceptionally Smooth Bourbon
A Versatile Drink-With-Dinner Bourbon

No 14 Bourbon unites two American classics – bourbon whiskey and a light touch of pure Vermont maple. The result is a rich, classic bourbon with a wonderfully smooth and long lasting finish.

Handcrafted & Small Batch
Named in honor of Vermont, the 14th state, No 14 Bourbon unites two American Classics … bourbon whiskey & pure Vermont maple. The strength of the bourbon is softened by the lightest touch of maple, which broadens its appeal to a variety of palates. The result is a wonderfully smooth spirit with a warm and lasting finish. On its own or in a cocktail, the combination results in a high quality, distinctly American craft spirit.

Distiller’s Note
Barreled and aged in New American Oak, finely blended to perfection in every batch. Remaining true to the artisan craft, we perform the process using the five senses and a desire to “make something beautiful rather than to just make something.” No 14 is finished with the lightest touch of pure Vermont maple. The maple is used sparingly and creates a smooth finish unmatched by any other craft bourbon. The result is an exceptionally American yet distinctly high quality tasting experience. Alc. 45% by Vol. (90 Proof)

Tasting Notes
Subtle sweetness. Rich but light on the nose. Smooth.

Rich but light on the nose. Subtle sweetness up front, with a spicy hit in the mid-palette. Unexpectedly smooth finish. Light bodied, silky whiskey that’s well-balanced with notes of cherry vanilla on the mid-palate and touches of caramel, cloves, and honeyed, oaky spice. A last touch of pure Vermont maple lends to a soft and elegant finish. Drink neat or with a single cube of ice. Upgrade your favorite cocktail. Try “The No 14 Manhattan,” for the best Manhattan ever.

Drink Concepts
Drink neat or with a single cube. Elevate your cocktail experience with the No 14 Old Fashioned.

No 14 Bourbon pairs very well with what’s on the menu. It’s a “drink-with-dinner” bourbon with appeals to a variety of palates. It serves well as a classic after-dinner bourbon, softened by a subtle sweetness by subtle sweetness of maple and an incredibly smooth finish that leaves you wanting another taste.

Awards
Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirit Competition
Wine Enthusiast 92 points, Exceptional
Bartender Spirits Awards, Silver Medal

Description

Our Cucumber Gin is made with 8 botanicals, including fresh, crisp cucumbers. We macerate and steep cucumbers into the spirit with our other botanicals for four days before re-distillation. The large citrus component helps lift the cucumber into a beautiful, light and bright flavor profile.

We have won several awards for this spirit, most recently receiving a Gold Medal from the Denver International Spirits Competition. This Gin is delicious in a classic Gin and Tonic or used to brighten your favorite cocktails.

Maotai, also known as Moutai, is a type of baijiu, a Chinese liquor distilled from fermented sorghum. It originates from the town of Maotai in Guizhou province and is manufactured by the state-owned Kweichow Moutai Company. The drink comes in various forms and is made using basic ingredients like grain and water, then aged for four years in urns before being available for sale.

FAST FACTS

- The leading luxury brand in China
- No. 2 spirit brand in the world by value
- Prized by international dignitaries
- Blended from up to 200 spirits before bottling

TASTING NOTES

BOUQUET: Floral, dried dates with a hint of nuts and toasted rice

PALATE: Silky, spicy, dry but smooth

AWARDS

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: Best Baijiu at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Awards