Maker Notes

Don Vicente is naturally handcrafted in Destileria El Pandillo, located in the Highlands of Jalisco in a famous tequila town called Jesus Maria. Destileria El Pandillo is one of the best, most sustainable, and most innovative distilleries in the world. It has topped many lists as the best tequila distillery in Mexico.

This is all masterminded by our master distiller Ing. Felipe J. Camarena. Felipe Camarena is a 3rd generation Tequila Distiller and a 6th generation Agave Farmer, a family tradition going all the way back to 1861. His main goal is to produce the cleanest, most natural, and traditionally made tequila there can be. Camarena is also an engineer by profession. The way he mixes his engineering skills along with his tequila knowledge can be seen throughout El Pandillo in the most innovative and impressive way.

REPOSADO

Remarkably smooth. The same body of Don Vicente Blanco rested in American White Oak Bourbon barrels for less than a year. The aging adds a complexity of aromas and flavors. The cooked Blue Weber Agave, minerality, and earthiness are all still very present; with hints of vanilla, caramel, and butter.

A rich and buttery mouthfeel.

Founded in 1982 by German-born Jrg Rupf, St. George Spirits is one of the oldest craft distilleries in the United States. The distillery, housed in an old World War II airplane hangar on a former naval base on the edge of San Francisco, is home to Lance Winters, mad scientist and St. George's master distiller. Winters, who is widely-known for experimenting with different types of spirits, has a laboratory dominated by a 10-liter test still in addition to the glass beakers and graduated cylinders that cover every inch of his counterspace. Next to the dusty chalkboards caked with equations for the conversion of sugar to alcohol and intricate diagrams of molecular structures are bottles of experimental whiskies, vodkas and even an aging balsamic vinegar (it's 14 years old already). Our objective with St. George Raspberry Brandy, explains Winters, was to take an olfactory snapshot to capture exactly what raspberries smell like at their peak of ripeness. We used the whole fruit in its entirety in a deliberate effort to maximize the most elemental and essential flavors and aromas. Once the raspberries have been harvested, they are distilled through copper pot stills without the use of sugar or any other artificial ingredients. The brandy has an extraordinary texture and flavor profile, with rich waves of soft fruit, raspberries, oak and cinnamon that are complemented by a mineral touch. The brandy was named one of the Top 75 Spirits of 2014 by F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal.

THE UNKNOWN IS BECOMING TOO FAMILIAR

If you’re reading this, it’s time to escape the mundane and do what’s never been done. It’s time to step into the dark. How can you get there? With a rum as dark as the abyss and a Beast feared throughout the world.

LEGEND HAS IT

A ship carrying spiced rum from the Caribbean was attacked by a monstrous Kraken. The Beast thrust upon the ship its massive limbs, plunging the vessel and the men on board into impenetrable darkness.

THE LONE SURVIVOR

All of the barrels of rum were destroyed except one, which was badly stained by the squid’s black ink. It was dubbed “The Kraken Rum.” It is now known as a liquid of unparalleled darkness.

As dark as a cloud of bats from under the Congress Ave bridge, The Kraken is a spiced rum blended with natural flavors and caramel color. If reports are true, Houston definitely has a problem, as its tentacles have stretched across the Lonestar state, riding fences and keeping Austin weird.

Casa San Matas has been making tequila since 1886, making it one of the oldest family tequila distilleries in Mexico. It was during the revolutionary era that Don Delfino Gonzales sprung on the opportunity to channel his passion into making the famous Mexican spirit. In 1940 the distillery was relocated to Ojo de Agua in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. They were the first distillery to introduce an extra-aged tequila to the Mexican market in the 1990s the San Matas Gran Reserva. With more than 130 years of tequila-making behind them, they are just as passionate about tradition as they once were. Majestic Rey Sol tequila was launched in 1998, just as the first International Space Station brought mankind closer to the sun. The depiction of the sun on the beautiful decanter was designed by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. It's a traditionally-crafted spirit, made from Casa San Matas' own agaves, grown in the mineral-rich soil of the Jalisco Highlands. These are first baked for 48 hours at exactly 194F. The cooked agaves are then milled and natural spring water is added. The juice ferments for 72 hours in fermentation tanks, before being distilled slowly at a low temperature. Finally, the tequila is aged for 6 years in French and American white oak barrels.

Awarded 100 Points and the #1 Top 100 Cellar Selection 2019 from Wine Enthusiast.

The Quinta do Seixo 2017 is an exceptional single estate Port Wine produced from selecting only the best grapes on the property.

This unique Port has an almost opaque deep ruby color with an excellent aroma that is complex and intense. Notes of black and red fruit, shrubby tones, spices and hints of balsamic harmonize perfectly. Great volume on the palate, this wine has opulent and firm tannins, a well-balanced acidity and further shrubby tones that invite a vigorous and layered finish.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Treat yourself to the sweet, fresh flavor of peach in a ready-to-drink cocktail. Packed with natural peach flavor, this is the perfect fruity cocktail to liven up the evening.

FLAVOR NAME: Peachballz
CARBS: 12.7
CALORIES: 214

GLUTEN FREE | NATURAL FLAVORS | REAL FRUIT JUICE | KOSHER

Maker Notes

Inspired by memorable dinners and nights out on West 32nd Street in New York City’s Koreatown, we sought to develop an approachable, high-quality Soju to share over any meal, toast with for celebrations, or to kick back and catch up with friends.

American craft soju triple carbon filtered without chemical sweeteners or artificial additives.

2014 Double Gold – Manhattan Fifty Best Vodka Competition

2014 Gold – Dallas World Spirits Competition Summer

2014 Gold – Denver International Spirits Competition Spring

Maker Notes

As a symbol of our offering to the makers who came before us and whose inspiration roused us to seek a future all our own, Cataleja Texas Single Malt is one of the most complex and unique whiskies in our portfolio. The Single Malt made with 100% Golden Promise Malted Barley was first aged in refill casks, then in a variety of decommissioned Sherry Solera puncheons: Moscatel, Amontillado Dulce, Oloroso, & Palo Cortado. The word Cataleja is a loose translation of the English word spyglass. As we chart our course, we honor our elders by viewing the horizon through their lens, learning the lessons we need to chart our own course and ensuring the future of Texas whiskies and American Single Malts.

TASTING NOTES

ON THE NOSE, Cataleja is bright yet earthy with notes of brandied figs dusted with smoked paprika that build to sautéed apricots served on an olive wood spoon. Deeper breaths reveal sophisticated savory notes of sobrasada garnished with orange zest, mossy cherry cavendish, and venison jerky in browned butter.

ON THE PALATE, it is sticky with brooding notes of medjool dates stuffed with cashew butter, cacao nib, and ground clove which transitions to vibrant notes of eucalyptus oil and burnt lemon peel. Pineapple kebabs on matchstick and cinnamon skewers fade to a bittersweet finish of licor de hierbas and affogato made with cherry ice cream.

A MASTERFUL COMBINATION

Cosseted away in the finest, hand-selected oak casks and allowed to mature at its own sedate pace, this is one of the most remarkable, perfectly balanced single malt scotch whiskies of its kind. One of our rarest whiskies, bottles of Bowmore 18 Year Old may be limited, but there's no end to its enjoyment.

TASTING NOTES

On The Eye: Mellow mahogany

Breathe In: Creamy caramel toffee, with ripe fruit and smoke aromas

Sip: Incredibly complex, with beautiful soft fruit and chocolate balanced with a light smokiness

Savour: The long and wonderfully balanced finish

Awards

International Wine & Spirit Competition - Gold award 2018

San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold award 2018

International Spirits Challenge - Gold award 2018

Bourbon distinguishes itself from regular American whiskey through its requirement for aging in new, charred white American oak barrels. Michter's Whiskey, specifically their US*1 Unblended Small Batch American, goes beyond the standard rules by deviating from the 80% ABV requirement. Located in Kentucky, Michter's has an old distillery and produces whiskey that is unique because it's aged in bourbon-soaked barrels and bottled at an exact 83.4 proof, making it stand out. They also have a meticulous production process, using custom-made, well-dried barrels and a unique chill filtration technique. This whiskey maintains its distinct character and offers rich butterscotch and vanilla notes at 41.7% ABV.

Aged for a minimum of two months in French oak barrels to give it a light oakiness, Rooster Rojo reposado tequila is one of Mexico’s finest tequilas, enjoyed alone or as a mixer.

Fine, handcrafted Mezcal from the mountains of Oaxaca in Mexico. Made for the discerning connoisseur who is ready for new and complex flavor profiles. Craft Luxury at its best, we still bake our Agave Hearts for six days in earthen ovens and mill them under a great stone wheel drawn by horses. Fermentation is careful and chemical-free while distillation takes place in a wood-fired, serpentine copper alembic – More Craft, Than Craft. Pierde Almas Espadin Mezcal is handcrafted, artisanal, and meant for sipping; great for food pairing.

For the Willett family, distilling craft whiskey is a family tradition. During Reconstruction, John David Willett the family patriarch began distilling whiskey at the Moore, Willett & Frenke Distillery, which was situated just outside of Louisville, Kentucky. In 1898, his son, A. Lambert Willett who was 15 years old at the time began following in his father's footsteps. Three decades later, Lambert, together with his son, Thompson, purchased a farm on the outskirts of Bardstown, Kentucky, and began construction of the Willett Distilling Company. While the Willett Distilling Company eventually changed its name to Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, the family tradition lives on Even Kulsveen, the current owner of KBD, is Thompson Willett's son-in-law. In keeping with family tradition, Pure Kentucky XO Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an authentic Kentucky straight bourbon. Aged for about twelve years ("XO" meaning "extra old"), Pure Kentucky is bottled at an unusually robust proof of 107, yet is remarkably smooth and drinkable. The bourbon has an intense aroma of sweet vanilla, cedar and oak. The aroma yields to notes of spicy rye, vanilla and maple syrup, with hints of cherry. The slightly salty finish is long and smooth, with continued vanilla notes. Pure Kentucky won the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and is highly recommended by F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal. With its combination of age, taste and proof making it an unparalleled value, Pure Kentucky XO Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey is one of the best kept secrets on the whiskey market.

Situated along the banks of the East River, Kings County Distillery is New York City's oldest operating whiskey distillery and the first distillery in New York City since Prohibition. Wedged between Williamsburg and Vinegar Hill, Colin Spoelman and David Haskell, the master distillers at Kings County, make hand-crafted bourbon and moonshine out of the 113-year old Paymaster Building at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. A typewriter the two distillers found on the sidewalk in Williamsburg is used to make the labels that adorn their clear, flask-like bottles, while a hairdryer (made by Revlon) is used to afix each bottle seal. Handwritten scrawls on a chalkboard keep track of different batches, and mesh laundry bags are used as strainers. Before white whiskey, there was moonshine, otherwise known as whiskey before it is aged in a barrelthough the word can also mean any illegally-made spirit. Kings County Distillery's Moonshine is a corn whiskey made from 80% New York State organic corn and 20% malted barley. It is double distilled and reduced to a smooth, drinkable 80 proof. Bright with a sweet slap of corn, this is a very respectable take on a classic American whiskey.

A premium mezcal brand that originates from the Oaxaca region of Mexico and is known for its high-quality and carefully crafted mezcal. The Espadin Tobala Joven mezcal is made from a blend of two types of agave plants, the Espadin and Tobala. The Espadin is the most commonly used agave plant for mezcal, while the Tobala is a rarer and more prized variety.

The production of 400 Conejos Espadin Tobala Joven mezcal is a labor-intensive process that involves harvesting the agave plants, roasting them in an underground pit, crushing them to extract their juice, fermenting the juice, and distilling it in copper pot stills. The resulting mezcal is then bottled and labeled by hand.

In terms of taste, 400 Conejos Espadin Tobala Joven mezcal has a complex and nuanced flavor profile. It is characterized by notes of smoke, citrus, and earthy tones, with a smooth and slightly sweet finish. It is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, and pairs well with spicy and savory foods.

AWARDS

San Francisco World-Spirits Competition 2021- Double Gold

Bartender Spirits - Awards 2021 - Gold  & 90 Points

Beverage Testing - Institute 2021 - Gold  & 91 Points

Born in the hills of Los Angeles, and a family recipe in every sense of the word, our Black Hjerte Coffee Liqueur has always been 100% handmade and crafted in small batches. We distill our own California corn vodka, and French press a wicked strong brew using intense dark roasted beans. Our Black Hjerte is richly layered and perfect over ice, or as a muse for exceptional mixed drinks.

Tasting notes:
Balanced, deep and intense, unfolding in layers, with notes of honey and vanilla, ending with a long lingering finish.