Maker Notes

Second in our five-part Sherry Wood Series, this 2023 Edition whisky has been matured for six years in Bourbon casks followed by 4 years in Palo Cortado Sherry hogsheads made from Spanish oak.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: There are notes of parma violets, buttercream icing and peaches on the nose, along with hints of cola and grated ginger.

Palate: Soft peat smoke comes through on the palate, complemented by notes of red velvet cake, strawberry laces and icing sugar.

Finish: There is a waxiness in the finish with notes of orange rind and the continuation of the peat smoke.

There’s something a bit magical in the way spirits are made.  Sure, most of it’s science, different boiling points allowing ethanol to be separated from water. But the flavors and nuances of a spirit come from the inexact melding of flavors on the molecular level, influenced by the design of the copper pot still, water chemistry and the hands that coax the liquor to life.
Warfield has three copper pot stills—one 215 gallon copper gin still made in Washington State and two 1000 gallon whiskey stills made by Forsyth in Scotland.  These stills are the backbone of the distillery and help produce the unique and award-winning flavors of our organic gin, organic American Whiskey, and organic brandy.

Warfield Distillery spirits are handcrafted in the mountains of Ketchum, Idaho.

ORGANIC GIN

A gin that’s been satisfying aficionados and converting sworn gin enemies for the last three years, our gin captures the essence of the Idaho wilderness in a bottle. Highlighting organic botanicals like douglas fir tips, sage, and of course juniper, it is smooth & complex. While it gets along well with friends, creating dynamite cocktails, our gin is just as happy to be sipped alone.

Our gin has won a silver medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Spice on the nose with notes of sage, juniper, Douglas Fir tips with a subtle floral quality.

TASTE:  Herbaceous, complex and full-flavored. Notes of cinnamon, sage and juniper marry with bitter, fruity notes from cardamom and coriander.

FINISH: Clean smooth finish, only a whisper of the gin flavors linger on the tongue.

BASE SPIRIT: Neutral Spirit distilled from organic wheat

ORGANIC BOTANICALS: JUNIPER | DOUG FIR TIPS | SAGE | FENNEL SEED | CARDAMOM | ANISE SEED| LEMON PEEL | ORRIS ROOT | CINNAMON STICK | CLOVES | CORIANDER |

THE BACKBONE OF THE SERIES

The backbone of the 14th annual Octomore series, the character of the 14.1 offers a necessary comparison from which the other expressions alternate and evolve. The base for this latest series showcases the delicate and intricate balance between smoke, malt, cask and maturation – resulting in an all-encompassing drinking experience. Matured for five years in first-fill ex-American whiskey casks, the 14.1 shows the power and potential of its essential raw ingredients. Sweet caramel and vanilla open on the nose, with bright citrus cutting through Octomore’s signature smoke - elevated with roasted coffee and subtle spice.

Octomore 14.3 demonstrates the extraordinary pursuit of flavour when combining super-heavy peat with the variable local harvests from its island home.

This complex AOC Calvados is drawn from one, unique distillation batch from 2001 that was aged in oak casks formerly used for aging sherry. 750 ML bottles. In individual gift boxes. 40% alc/vol.

Admire the deep amber robe. Lift this calvados to your nose and savor the slight butterscotch aromas. Buttery and sweet on the palate with the flavors of stewed apples.  A deeply complex and structured finish.

The oldest Calvados deserve the greatest respect: Choose a liqueur glass such as a tulip glass or small brandy snifter and pour your Marquis de Saint-Loup Calvados with care.  Warm it tenderly in the hollow of your hand.  Run the amber liquid slowly round the glass (held by the base) and admire its color and the patterns it traces on the sides of the glass. Calvados needs to breathe to develop its full qualities.  Wait for at least two minutes before bringing the glass up to your nose, finding the distance at which you can distinguish and absorb the subtle aromas. Then, take a few drops in your mouth before swallowing.  Now you are ready to truly savor your Calvados, sip by sip.  Take your time, and you will note a surprising development in flavor and taste. If you do not indulge too freely, your Calvados will leave a delicate fragrance on your palate.

JAJA utilizes water sourced from the nearby Tequila Volcano. This product is filtered and aerated to perfection.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Drogheda is one of the oldest Irish towns where the first written records of whiskey production date back to 1556. The town has a rich history of whiskey distilling and had 18 operating distilleries in 1774. As we know, Irish whiskey was in decline in the 20th century, due to the civil war, trade dispute with the UK, and Prohibition in the US with only a handful distilleries remaining operational, none of those in Drogheda. Boann Distillery joined the resurgence of Irish whiskey in 2019, producing the first spirit in the town in more than 160 years. The company was launched by Patrick "The Whistler" Cooney and his wife Marie with several other family members. Backed by 40 years of experience in the industry, the family has the know-how, skill, and passion to create premium Irish whiskey. On one hand, they honor the rich tradition of Irish whiskey, on the other they take innovative approaches using cutting-edge technology which includes their state-of-the-art brewhouse and unique 3 copper-pot stills that use nanotechnology all with the goal of creating some of the finest whiskey and craft gin. All the ingredients are 100% natural, including locally-grown barley from native farmers and water from the Boyne Valley well. The operation is overseen by Michael Walsh. Ireland's youngest head distiller has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge during his Chemical Engineering studies and when getting his Certificate in Distilling in 2012, quickly rising through the ranks. They recycle their water and harness the heat that is generated during distillation, which then helps run their packaging lines and heat their restaurant, visitor center, and offices. Distillation byproducts are used as animal feed. The Whistler Blenders Select Irish Cream is a whiskey liqueur the first in the world to feature a single-pot-still Irish whiskey in its blend, combined with fresh Irish cream from grass-fed cows. This results in a depth and delicious richness with the whiskey shining through beautifully. 

This is a prestigious single malt Scotch whisky renowned for its exceptional quality and age statement. This expression is produced by the Deanston Distillery, situated in the Highland region of Scotland, which has a rich history of whisky production dating back to 1785.

The 17-year maturation period allows the whisky to develop a remarkable depth of flavor and complexity. Each sip reveals a symphony of nuanced notes that tantalize the senses. The whisky showcases a perfect balance between the distillery's unique character and the influence of the oak casks it ages in.

The Alexander Murray & Co 17 Year Highland Deanston Distillery offers a refined and elegant taste profile. It presents an array of flavors, including honeyed sweetness, hints of citrus fruits, subtle spices, and a touch of oak. The whisky's smooth and velvety texture further enhances the drinking experience, making it a delight for whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs.

With its lengthy aging process, the Highland Deanston Distillery expression embodies the traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail that have made Scottish whisky famous worldwide. Alexander Murray & Co, known for its expert curation of fine whiskies, has selected this 17-year-old single malt to showcase the distinct characteristics of Deanston's Highland terroir.

The Alexander Murray & Co 17 Year Highland Deanston Distillery whisky is an exquisite choice for those seeking a refined and sophisticated drinking experience. Its exceptional quality and carefully crafted flavors make it a standout addition to any whisky collection, and a true testament to the legacy and heritage of the Deanston Distillery.

In March 1791, at the behest of Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, President George Washington signed into the law the Whiskey Excise Act. The law levied taxes on spirits distilled within the United States and was the first tax ever levied by the federal government on a domestically-produced product. Farmers living west of the Appalachian Mountains the western frontier at the time were vehemently opposed to the tax. These farmers often operated small stills and distilled the excess grains they harvested from their farms into whiskey, which was easier to transport over the Appalachian Mountains as compared to cumbersome grains. When agents of the Treasury Department were forcibly prevented from collecting the whiskey tax by the farmers turned distillers, George Washington led a federalized militia of nearly 13,000 soldiers into western Pennsylvania in order to suppress the "Whiskey Rebellion." Without firing a shot, the rebellion collapsed, although many Pennsylvanian farmers continued to evade the tax. "Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskies pay homage to our state's rich tradition of making small-batch whiskey," says Herman Mihalich, master distiller at Mountain Laurel Spirits. Raised in Monessen (a small city situated in southwest Pennsylvania) and armed with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Wharton, Mihalich has spent most of his life in Pennsylvania. "I really wanted to revive that entrepreneurial spirit and rich rye heritage we have here,"he says. Dad's Hat Rye is made from a mash of 80% rye, 15% malted barley and 5% malted rye. After Mihalich sources all of the grains from local farmers in Pennsylvania, he slowly ferments the mash for approximately seven days before distilling it though a 500-gallon Christian Carl copper-pot still imported from Germany. The still, which is augmented by a side-column, allows Mihalich to remove any impurities in the whiskey, while simultaneously refining its flavor and texture. After distillation, Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye is aged in charred, white oak quarter casks (15-gallon casks) for just under one year in a temperature-controlled warehouse. The small casks and climate-controlled aging give the whiskey hints of cinnamon, dried fruits, nuts and candied apple, which nicely balance out the flavor of the spicy rye. After maturing, each cask of Dad's Hat Rye Whiskey is brought to proof and bottled by hand. Inspired by the old-fashioned fedora hats his father used to purchase in Philadelphia, Mihalich's goal was to recreate the sentiment that these hats represented with Dad's Hat Whiskey: quality, tradition and integrity.

Christmas Balls (4-Pack), Country: France, LIMITED RELEASE

Glenallachie is situated in Banffshire, at the foot of Ben Rinnes, neighboring several other distilleries. Founded in 1967 by Mackinlay McPherson Ltd Glenallachie is one of the youngest distilleries in Scotland. In 1989 Campbell Distillers acquired The GlenAllachie Distillery, starting production run that lasted for nearly 30 years. In 2017 Billy Walker, Trisha Savage and Graham Stevenson came together to acquire the GlenAllachie facility reincarnating the distillery as The GlenAllachie Distillers Company Limited. The highly anticipated core range of the GlenAllachie distillery from Speyside was finally launched in July 2018. The water for the distillery comes from the dam heads over 2 miles from the distillery. Henshead and Blackstank flow into Beachshach Burn, which supplies the water directly to the distillery, and sits on the North East of BenRinnes. The distillery was designed to be gravity fed, created with horizontal condensers that maintain a consistent temperature, or increase/decrease to alter the character of the spirit. Master Distiller Billy Walker uses a vast amount of aged stock that was obtained along with the distillery, dating back as far as the 1970s. This stock has been slowly distilled from Scottish barley, using 120-hour fermentation. As blender for over 40 years, Walker worked meticulously across 16 warehouses to hand-select a limited number of casks to be released as GlenAllachie 18yo. With its rich, robust spirit in harmony with the heather and butterscotch notes this signature GlenAllachie earned a Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2019.

291 Colorado Whiskey is “Hardmade the Colorado Way”. Today (and since day one), Distillery 291 is distilling, grain to barrel to bottle, distinctive Colorado whiskey. Owner and founding distiller, Michael Myers, a former New York City fashion and beauty photographer, with a love of whiskey and passion for the old west, aims to replicate the taste, smell and folklore of that time, to create a one of a kind, bold and beautiful, Colorado Whiskey. Rugged, Refined, Rebellious.

Utilizing grains from the Colorado plains and water collected from Pikes Peak reservoirs, Myers turned his artist’s eye towards whiskey and hasn’t looked back. Everything matters.

Distillery 291 is an award winning, small batch whiskey distillery nestled in the stunning foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the distillery sits in the shadow of Pikes Peak where 291 Colorado Whiskey has earned bushels of national and international awards for its spirits with the unique character and flavor of a bygone era.

Named World’s Best Rye-2018 by World Whiskies Awards,9 Liquid Golds from Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible and 2-time US Micro-Whiskey of the Year (Runner-up 2020, 2018), multiple Double-Gold in San Francisco World Spirits Competition, nods from IWSC and Spirits Business Journal…

291 Colorado Whiskey embodies traditions of the past married with the boldness of the future. That said, what will always define Distillery 291 is its spirit, passion permeates every sip.

Originally made as an experimental batch, Bad Guy is a wheated four-grain bourbon. 291’s first award-winning bourbon whiskey and it’s most bold, rich, and complex whiskey. Made from corn, malted wheat, malted rye and beech smoked barley mash, this whiskey is heavier on the sweet side despite its high proof. Always presented at barrel proof.

291 Colorado Bad Guy Bourbon Batch #6 is the perfect holiday whiskey. There is a crisp freshness reminiscent of the Colorado mountain air in the fall, with a richness and spice similar to the treats and baked goods we enjoy this time of year.

On the nose there is an assortment of baked fruits, such as peaches, apricots, and apples, all dusted with cinnamon and clove, and savored alongside rich toffee and a mug of steaming herbal tea. Aromatic cedar and eucalyptus add brightness to the nose just as an open window on a brisk fall day brightens up our home. The palate is bolder than first anticipated, with the high proof greeting us at the front door with a confident knock. And it brought its friends along: the eucalyptus, apricot, and spice. The greeting is a warm and welcomed one. As their joyful stay ends, we are left with oak, aspen, tingly cinnamon and clove, and subtle toffee on the finish.

NOTES OF SCENT & FLAVOR: CLOVE, CINNAMON, HERBAL TEA, EUCALYPTUS ,CEDAR, OAK, APRICOT, PEACH, APPLE, TOFFEE

The Buffalo Trace Bourbon 3-Pack Bundle brings together three bottles of Buffalo Trace’s iconic bourbon, offering a taste of quality from one of America’s most respected distilleries. Known for its smooth, rich profile, Buffalo Trace Bourbon features inviting notes of caramel, vanilla, and a hint of spice, balanced by a warm oak finish that bourbon lovers treasure. This bundle is perfect for those who enjoy sipping premium bourbon or for anyone building a collection with classic, versatile bottles that complement any occasion.

Whether you’re treating yourself, planning a tasting event, or searching for a thoughtful gift, this bundle brings exceptional value and flavor. Each bottle represents the Buffalo Trace legacy, crafted with dedication to tradition and quality. Now available through Royal Batch, this 3-Pack Bundle offers a remarkable bourbon experience, making it easy to enjoy and share Buffalo Trace's timeless spirit.

Packing: 3 bottles of Buffalo Trace Bourbon 1000 ml

Niu Lan Shan Er Guo Tou Liqueur is a distinguished Chinese spirit known for its rich, robust flavor. Produced in the Niu Lan Shan region, this liqueur is a type of Er Guo Tou, a traditional Chinese liquor made from sorghum. It boasts a potent, earthy profile with hints of grain and a slightly sweet finish. Ideal for those who appreciate strong, authentic Chinese spirits, Niu Lan Shan offers a unique taste experience with deep cultural roots.

Founded in 1824, The Macallan is one of the Big 3 single malts in Scotland the other two are Glenfiddich and Glenlivet. Fortunately, Macallan has achieved this scale without sacrificing quality. A change in UK labeling laws aced them out of their Speyside designation. But just because the British Parliament gerrymandered the official boundaries doesnt mean whiskey-lovers have to pay any attention. Macallan single malts are famous for their classic Speyside style and the heavily sherried influence of their core rage. The Macallan has been creating single malt whisky for so long at such a high volume and such a high level that they have what sports teams call a very deep bench. Their incredible inventory of rare, aging single malt gives them the ability to pinpoint flavors and special editions for the refined whisky palate that satisfy a huge, global following. Their achievements are numerous, including setting the record price ever paid at auction for a single bottle of scotch at auction this year. At the higher end of the Macallan line is the Masters Decanter Series, of which there are four The Macallan Reflexion, The Macallan no.6, The Macallan M, and The Macallan M Black. Each is special in craftsmanship and in the unique, artistic decanters crafted of fine French crystal by the famous House of Lalique. Macallan M Black takes this superior level of presentation a bit further in that not only is this a gently peated dram almost unheard of at Macallan but the decanter is cut from black crystal. So here we have a combination that will likely be one of the most collectible single malt whiskies of the year.

Red fruit flavors of raspberry and pomegranate join spicy notes of clove, nutmeg and vanilla.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Experience the unique Kentucky Oak Edition of Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey at Royal Batch. Order this 101 proof delight now!

Our Colorado Rum is made with turbinado sugars and dark molasses, mashed and distilled in house. Aged in award-winning Breckenridge Bourbon casks, then finished with carefully selected roots, spices, and dried fruits. Holiday cloves mingle, while cinnamon-dipped green apples hypnotize in the background. The tasting adventure follows through to a robust dark chocolate, finally finishing with a lingering vanilla and molasses.

WhistlePig The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut Straight Rye Whiskey is a limited-edition release that showcases the distillery's commitment to excellence in crafting high-quality rye whiskey. Aged for 18 years, this expression boasts a robust flavor profile featuring rich notes of dark fruit, caramel, and baking spices, complemented by a touch of oak. The whiskey is bottled at cask strength, delivering an intense and full-bodied experience with a long, warming finish. With its unique blend of flavors and exceptional craftsmanship, The Juggernaut is a must-try for whiskey connoisseurs seeking something extraordinary.