Maker Notes

These barrels are hand selected to be in our single barrel program and sought after by bourbon enthusiasts. We estimate that 5-8% of all the barrels we taste are of single barrel quality.  These barrels typically have a unique and distinct flavor profile, as the wood from each barrel imparts its own characteristics into the whiskey.

Yellowstone Limited Edition represents an annual exploration in top-shelf blends and finishes. Making each year a unique and sought after release. For 2023, we created a delicately balanced blend of 7-year, 13-year and 16-year bourbons, that is then finished in Tokaji casks. Available in limited quantities for those who seek it.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Honey, green grapes and freshly baked cinnamon.

Palate: Dry spice followed by caramel, dark cherry, citrus and white pepper.

Finish: Dry tobacco, honeysuckle and smokey oak.

In 1846, John Dewar began blending the finest whisky he could source in Scotland and bottling it with his own name on the label. Within a decade, Dewar was supplying whisky to bars and hotels throughout Scotland. By the turn of the century, the brand had expanded to become one of the best selling whiskies in the world and today remains the best-selling Scotch whisky in the United States. By the end of the 19th century, the famed Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery became operational. Situated by the Pitilie Burn, the small river has served as a source of pure water to this day. After the malted Scottish barley is brought in, it is left to ferment for an extended period of time, before being distilled in tall pot stills. The Aberfeldy single malt that is produced here remains the heart of Dewar's blend today. The premises are open for tours and cask tasting with a whisky lounge and cafe on hand. Dewar's whisky is crafted by blending together "the rarest of rare whiskies from across Scotland." The backbone is that 27-year-old single malt whisky that is crafted at Aberfeldy Distillery. Once the 27-year-old is married together with other whiskies, the resulting blend is allowed to rest again in oak casks. This secondary maturation process "is a marriage made in heaven ensuring our whiskies are even smoother and creamier," said Dewar's retired master blender Thomas Aitken. It's this great foundation and the signature "double aging" process that have made Dewar's the most awarded blended Scotch whisky in the world. Where the "double aged" series ends, the innovative and premium Double Double picks up. Created by Dewar's Master Blender Stephanie MacLeod, this 27-year-old expression takes the matured single malt and grain whiskies and blends them, then lets each style age separately. Afterwards, both are blended together and re-casked for an additional month. In the end, the liquid is transferred to Paolo Cortado sherry casks for a round of finishing, before being bottled at 92 proof. The 4-sided bottle reflects the 4 stages of the aging process.

BLEND OF STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKIES

DESCRIPTION

The Discovery Series showcases the art of blending hand-selected, supremely aged bourbon. For each release, team members throughout the distillery taste, analyze, and vote on the best recipe. It is a celebration of our collaborative spirit, working together to create something unique and spectacular.

TASTING NOTES

A burst of vanilla, cedar, and candied orange evolves into dark chocolate and black cherry with floral accents. A bold, balanced and ringing finish completes this one-of-a kind cask strength blend.

Maker Notes

Another distillery in the new-school 1960s whisky-boom era, Glenallachie Distillery was built in 1967 with a view to producing spirit for blending. Traditionally it has always produced a malty spirit, reasonably light in character; however a recent change in ownership has seen changes to production methods, particularly lengthened fermentation, which will see Glenallachie’s profile change in the coming year. Consequently the latter vintages, which are really quite rare as single malt bottlings, will eventually be no more.

Family-owned and artisan-crafted in Greece, Kastra Elion is the original Premium Sipping Vodka distilled from Greek olivespicked by hand, then blended with curated grains and natural spring water from crystalline rock to produce a vodka of unparalleled smoothness and timeless sophistication. Named after the ancient castle that stands guard over the hills and olive groves of Nafpaktos, Kastra Elion combines tradition, innovation and a love for the flavors and heritage of the Mediterranean.

Introducing Cowboy Little Barrel Whiskey, a bold expression of American craftsmanship and tradition. Distilled with precision and aged in small barrels, this whiskey embodies the rugged spirit of the Wild West. Each sip offers a complex interplay of caramel, oak, and spices, culminating in a smooth and satisfying finish. Whether enjoyed neat or in your favorite cocktail, Cowboy Little Barrel Whiskey delivers a taste adventure worthy of any frontier.

Milam & Greene Whiskey is made by some of the world’s most experienced whiskey professionals, including CEO, master blender, and author, Heather Greene and 30-year whiskey veteran and master distiller, Marlene Holmes. The Milam & Greene team distills in Blanco, Texas on copper pot stills as well as in Kentucky on classic column stills, using its proprietary yeast recipe and mash bill. Aging takes place in rickhouses located across four states in casks with an assortment of char levels for a variety of flavors resulting in the most thorough array of casks made and collected by any craft distiller. These casks become the ingredients from which its award-winning American whiskey range is batched to create perfection. Milam & Greene Whiskey believes in using the best people and ingredients to create delicious, award-winning whiskey for whiskey lovers.

STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY FINISHED IN PORT WINE CASKS

Indiana Rye whiskey is brought to Texas where we batch it in our warehouse and finish it in old Port Wine Casks. The Texan sun influences the rate and strength of flavor imparted into the whiskey. Some casks take longer than others. The team tastes the whiskey finishing in the Port Wine Casks regularly until the optimal flavors are achieved. Casks are then batched together, tested regularly and proofed before bottling.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Ruby

Nose:  Cinnamon, chocolate, dark fruits such as

Palate: Rich, velvety for a 94 proof spirit

Finish: Long and warm

Discover the Exceptional Taste of Milam and Greene Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Casks! Indulge in Rich Flavors & Perfect Balance. Try It Today!

The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a rich and robust wine crafted by The Prisoner Wine Company. With deep dark fruit notes, velvety tannins, and a lingering finish, it's a well-balanced and structured Cabernet Sauvignon. Perfect for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoying on its own, this vintage reflects the winery's commitment to exceptional quality and flavor.

This ten-year-old Bottled in Bond bourbon was aged in Warehouse C, built by Col. Taylor in 1885, and the barrel warehouse he was most proud of – the final piece in his “model distillery.”  Like some of the previous releases, this one-time-only bottling of E.H. Taylor, Jr Warehouse C Bourbon is very limited.   

 The barrels in the E.H. Taylor Jr. Warehouse C release were all aged for ten years in the center of Warehouse C, with half of them coming from the 2nd floor and the other half from the 5th floor.  The second floor is an outstanding aging floor for older barrels.  The ricks are very tight, making it slow and difficult to put in new barrels.  The floor is very dry, making it ideal for 10 to 15-year-old products.  The fifth floor of Warehouse C is a well-rounded aging floor with windows all the way around, providing excellent air flow throughout the floor.  There is ample sunlight through these windows which helps heat up the warehouse and the aging process.  

The ideal aging locations for these barrels led to a wonderful flavor combination, with a nose of cherry cobbler with rum sauce and a hint of oak; a palate of cherry cola, vanilla bean and toasted oak; and a finish that is long and lingering with a hint of spearmint, coffee, raisin bread and anise. 

Barrel Strength pushes the boundaries of our signature four grain balanced flavor profile. Each batch is blended from three bourbon mash bills aged in new American oak barrels and completely uncut and non chill-filtered. Each barrel was hand selected and blended into a single batch in order to create this unique offering.

Cumberland Falls Kentucky Straight Bourbon is named after a unique and scenic landmark of the state of Kentucky. The Bourbon of Cumberland Falls honors its remarkable beauty and native spirit. An astonishing feature of the site is the moonbow, a lunar rainbow that is visible when there is a full moon.

In our attempt to find the finest whiskey, we found ourselves in awe of the breathtakingly scenery of the moonbow, over the mighty waterfall of the Cumberland River.

Some time after we discovered our perfect bourbon, we were excited to travel there once again, to experience the beautiful view, with a glass of whiskey in a hand and the success of our adventure. It was at that point that we made the decision to name the bourbon after the majestic Cumberland Falls.

We would like to celebrate the creation of our first premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon with everyone who value heritage, honors spirit and appreciate the finest authentic bourbons.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Beautiful medium to dark amber bordering on copper.

NOSE: Lemon, pine, and faint allspice, minimal notes of char gives way to banana and summer fruits. Almost no alcohol on the nose. Oak is as minimal on the nose as it is on the palate.

PALATE: Vanilla overlays all of the rye spice, which follows the young, new, lightly charred oak. Hints of alcohol accompany the short creamy vanilla finish.

Barrell Bourbon Batch 030 began with a group of tropical fruit forward 5-year-old Indiana barrels, a group of stone fruit forward 10-year-old high-rye Tennessee barrels, and a group of nutty 6, 9, 11, and 15-year-old barrels. After mingling separately for a month, they were carefully blended together. Finally, wheated bourbon from Kentucky and Wyoming was added to enhance the complexity of the blend.

Rich coffee liqueur made from locally roasted cold brew beans. It’s an old friend you just met.

26% ABV / 52 PROOF

COFFEE

Roasted and nutty aromas give way to coffee and dark chocolate on the palate.

CHICORY

Peppery and spicy notes fill the end of each sip.

STONE FRUIT

Hints of orange, plum and raisin sneak through both palate and aroma.

Cafe Frieda is named for a public high school teacher who helped our founder see new light in himself long ago.

It’s dedicated to those people in our lives. The ones that change trajectories and ignite new dreams, even from workaday perches. Often, coffee is what keeps them going. And frankly, us too.

We start with a blend of cold brew beans roasted just down the street. Fair trade, organic, bike-delivered.

Lonely Oak Distillery was born out of a dream and a promise. A dream to make small-batch craft spirits using grains grown right here, in western Iowa, on the Hoffmann family farm. It's on this generous land that we planted the seeds, harvested the grains, and perfected the recipes for the Heartland's finest spirits. That's our dream.

WE’VE SELECTED THE FINEST BARRELS OF OUR AWARD WINNING STEEPLE RIDGE BOURBON, AND FINISHED THE WHISKEY IN PEDRO XIMENEZ SHERRY CASKS IMPORTED FROM SPAIN. THIS COMPLEX EXPRESSION IS RICH IN AROMATICS WITH A FULL BODIED MOUTHFEEL AND FLAVORS OF DARK FRUITS, VANILLA, DARK CHERRY, CARAMEL, A HINT OF CHOCOLATE, AND A TOUCH OF BROWN SUGAR SWEETNESS.

IT WILL DANCE UPON YOUR PALATE. ENJOY!

AWARDS

2023 Double Gold - Denver International Spirits Competition

A Spirited Tiki Escape. Real Rum. Featuring our award-winning rum and sparkling orange-passionfruit fruit punch. Enjoy layers of tropical notes over ice or straight from our can.

CUTWATER RUM

Sunshine, ocean breezes and an ice-cold cocktail. Easily one of life’s perfect combinations. Our Three Sheets Rum stirs things up a bit. Crafted from pure cane sugar, rather than molasses, and distilled in a hybrid pot-and-column still, this smooth silver rum is perfect for enjoying straight or mixed. At sea, or on shore.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Silver
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Bronze
2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Bronze
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Bronze
2022 ASCOT Awards - Double Platinum