Noble Oak makes unique and award-winning whiskey with a worthy purpose. The folks at Noble Oak are wood fanatics and rightly so. That's because 70% of a whiskey's flavor comes from the wood in which it is matured. They mention: "Our commitment to oak transcends our whiskey, because every bottle plants a tree in partnership with One Tree Planted in an effort to preserve the world's most majestic forests." Trinity Reserve is a straight bourbon that brings together 3 continents via oak from Japan, Europe, and America. The whiskey is first aged for at least 4 years in new charred American oak, before being finished with meticulously hand-picked oak staves. Ex-bourbon staves bring vanilla and citrus notes, ex-sherry Scotch staves bring dried fruit and spice notes, while new Japanese oak staves bring the profile together, balancing the complexity and adding depth. Released exclusively online, and Flaviar members have a chance to grab this expression first. Fewer than 2,800 bottles were produced. Paul Pacult of The Spirit Journal has awarded this beautiful expression with 5 stars, noting its "top to bottom, consistent brilliance and on-message character from first whiff through to the finish. No surprises, no changes in direction, just solid, high quality excellence."

Aged for 2 years, this premium adult beverage was introduced, distilled in Iowa in a small batch and housed in Nashville, TN. As an American whiskey Guidance is a careful blend of corn and rye with a touch of malted barley which accomplishes a smooth intense finish.

Guidance is a young whiskey that is rare and perfect for the novice & the aficionados. You can’t miss the hint of burnt caramel from smoked barrels that lead to the Maraschino cherry and vanilla essence base on your palette.

MORE THAN WHISKEY

Inspired by whiskey Culture and motivated by a deep concept of family and friendship, Jason Ridgel founded Guidance Whiskey in October of 2018. For Ridgel and his team, the word ‘Guidance’ just made sense. It represents all those that came before and those that helped along the way. Guidance can also represent a journey or direction.

Flavor Profile

The bold scents of burnt caramel, marschino cherry and vanilla greet the nose on this coveted American Whiskey. The palate dominated by the front-end vanilla with a light and smooth experience in the middle. A long smokey finish tops off the finale.

Premium 100% agave tequila rested for six months in white oak bourbon barrels for an enhanced, yet mellow flavor. Crafted in Jalisco to raise your expectations as well as your standards.

TASTING NOTES: The taste is a blend of vanilla, dry fruit and spices, with a finish of oak and vanilla as well as hints of caramel and cinnamon.

NOSE: The aroma is a blend of vanilla, dry fruit and spices, with a finish of oak and wood.

After two Colorado family farms grow our heirloom varietals of wheat, barley and rye, our labor-intensive cooking technique brings each grain’s individual character to life, while open-air sour mash adds soulful complexity. After three years in 53-gallon charred oak barrels, influenced by our high-altitude climate, an entirely novel bourbon unfolds.

AROMAS: Orange blossoms compliment notes of black tea, honey and dusty pepper

FLAVORS:  Pekoe tea, orange peel, cinnamon and vanilla custard. Hints of sweet tobacco and spice lead to a rich, dry finish.

MASH BILL: 60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley

AGED: 3+ years in new 53 gallon charred oak barrels

HIBIKI "BLOSSOM HARMONY" 2022 LIMITED EDITION

Hibiki means “Resonance” in Japanese. From its launch in 1989 to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Suntory, Hibiki embodies the Suntory philosophy to live in harmony with nature and people. As the Founding House of Japanese Whisky and A House of Master Blenders, the House of Suntory has gone to great lengths to explore the breadth and depth of what Harmony can mean for a blend. Every Hibiki expression is one of the most sought after blends in the world where every Hibiki expression is meticulously crafted for us to discover a different kind of Harmony. Achieving the right balance and orchestration proved to be a great challenge from the start since the Sakura cask is one with strong character that can easily become overbearing.

After much trial and error, we found that the grain whiskies finished in the Sakura cask best elevated the overall balance as a Blossoming Harmony slowly unfolding. The end result is a particularly unique expression of Hibiki. The invitation of an enticing floral bouquet, followed by the signature Hibiki depth and complexity of honey, candied orange peel, jasmine and chocolatey decadence, all climaxing to a surprising finish of bitter sweet spicy notes.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR:  Amber

NOSE: Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood

PALATE: Honey like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate

FINISH: Subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak)

Born in southern Burgundy, Alexandre Gabriel spent his youth working on his family's farm in central France. His grandfather, a strict disciplinarian, taught Alexandre how to graft a tree, milk a cow and harvest grapes. "For my grandfather, the only wealth is the one from the land," says Alexandre, fondly. After studying at the Macalester College in Minnesota and earning a degree in Lyon, Gabriel began working at Maison Ferrand, one of the oldest cognac houses in France. During his tenure at Maison Ferrand, Gabriel would dispose of used cognac casks by selling them to distilleries in Scotland and the Caribbean. "Our love affair with rum began when we sold the prized casks that once held our Cognac to rum producers, and we fell in love with their product," says Alexandre. Centuries ago, Caribbean rum producers would send casks of rum to Europe and the United States, where the rum would mature before it was bottled and sold to the public. "This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our know-how and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique." This single cask XO Rum from the West Indies Rum Distillery is matured for one year in Ferrand Cognac casks before being finished in Amburana Casks a unique type of wood found in the forests of Latin America.

Situated on a ridge above the banks of the River Spey, the Easter Elchies House has been the spiritual home of The Macallan for over three centuries. In 1820, Alexander Reid sowed the fields surrounding the rented home with barley and established the first licensed distillery on the estate, which he named Macallan after an ancient church that had been destroyed by fire during the 15th century. In the slow winter days, Reid would ferment and distill his excess grains into whisky, which was often drunk straight from the still or sold to travelers passing through the town. Today, the Macallan Estate encompasses 370 acres, 95 of which are devoted to the production of the Macallan Estate's Minstrel barley (a single acre produces about 2.5 tons of barley each year, enough to yield 1,800 bottles of The Macallan). In addition, the distillery contracts with farmers to purchase barley that is low in nitrogen and high in starch, resulting in a rich and oily whisky. After the harvest, the barley is malted and mashed in one of The Macallan's two mash tuns, a process that takes between four and eight hours. Then, the barley is fermented with a specially cultured yeast before being distilled twice through The Macallan's copper-pot stills. The copper comprising the stills acts as a catalyst and enhances the formation of sweet esters while minimizing impurities such as sulfur. In addition, the curiously small stills — some of "the smallest stills within the Scotch whisky industry," according to production manager Alexander Tweedie — produce a whisky with a heavy, oily flavor. Following distillation, The Macallan distillers remove the heads and tails of the whisky and collect approximately 16% of the spirit to fill into casks for maturation. This "cut," which is among the highest of any Scottish distillery, results in a more full-bodied and richer whisky. Now in its fourth incarnation, The Macallan Classic Cut 2020 Edition is bottled at a higher 110 proof in order to let the full flavor to shine. This time their Whisky Mastery Team, headed by Polly Logan, explores different cask types for the first time in the series. A combination of sherry-seasoned European oak casks and ex-bourbon American oak casks was used to craft its unique profile that has "a sweet lightness brought by the ex-bourbon oak casks, intertwined with the depth and complexity created by The Macallan’s signature sherry-seasoned oak casks."

Del Maguey (pronounced ma–gay), Single Village Mezcal was founded in 1995 by internationally renowned artist and Mezcal visionary, Ron Cooper. Ron introduced the world to previously unavailable 100% certified organic, artisanal Mezcal produced the original handcrafted way. Through deep cultural relationships with Zapotec Mexican Indian producers in the remote villages of Oaxaca, Mexico, Del Maguey harnesses ancient, original organic processes. Combining these methods with varying micro-climates and terroir gives each creation its own unique, rich, sweet and smoky character. Every product in their collection is made by individual family palenqueros (producers) in old-style villages. They are the first producer to credit each product after the village where our liquid is made. When you see their beautiful green bottles you know it’s Del Maguey. Most of Del Maguey's mezcals are distilled to proof, so the ABV will vary slightly between batches.

In June of 2017, international spirits company, Pernod Ricard, purchased majority stake in the company. Del Maguey is now part of their portfolio that includes Jameson Whiskey, Absolute Vodka, and Havana Club Rum.

Chinola® Passion Fruit Liqueur is a handcrafted beverage made from distilled spirits and real passion fruit from our dedicated farms. Through our unique blend and proprietary formulation, we have created a ‘natural’ liqueur with unparalleled taste and versatility. It can be consumed by itself or mixed with a base spirit, wine or sparkling wine to create a top-quality cocktail.

Hidden in the heart of the Samana peninsula along the northern coast of the Dominican Republic is the small coastal community of Playa el Valle and the home of our passion fruit farms. Locally referred to as El Valle de Chinola, our farms are located in between large hills that create an organic setting for our passion fruit to thrive. The passion fruit hybrid we grow is unique to us. It took 3 years to cultivate our passion fruit because we selected only the top performing plants with the best taste profile. Our farms are also home to pigs, mules, cows, goats, and chickens – all of whom play an integral part in our unique farming process. Passion fruit grows on vines like grapes, where beautiful purple and white flowers bear fruit in 2 to 3 months. The flowers open only once for a few hours, which is why our pollination techniques are critical.

Bottle Size: 750ml

In the 19th century, John Philip Wiser moved from New York to Ontario, Canada. By 1857, he managed and later purchased his grandparents' distillery, transforming it into one of the country's largest. Today, Wiser's Whisky maintains J.P. Wiser's traditional methods. Crafted by Master Blender Don Livermore, Wiser's 18 Year Old Canadian Whisky blends Canadian rye and barley malt, aged in oak casks for 18 years. Awarded a Gold medal and 93 Points in 2016, it offers honeyed, toasted notes of grains, caramel, and nuts.

Jos. A. Magnus & Co. distillery was re-established in 2015, but the legacy of Joseph Magnus Bourbon dates back to the 1890s. After Magnus' great-grandson rediscovered an old bottle of his ancestor's whiskey amongst family heirlooms, the idea was hatched to revive the art of finished bourbon. Samples were taken from that 122-year-old bottle and the liquid was reverse-engineered. Joseph Magnus Bourbon is comprised of 12-year-old bourbon from MGP in Indiana and triple-cask finished over several months in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry, and cognac casks at the Jos. A. Magnus & Co. distillery in Washington, D.C. The art of finishing and blending bourbon across the three casks imparts distinctive notes to the finished spirit. This inspired bourbon has rich and deep notes of vanilla, citrus, dark chocolate, brown sugar, and dark stone fruits which deliver a lingering, warm finish. Joseph Magnus Bourbon has received numerous accolades at the highest levels of competition: Double Gold in 2016 and 2017 in both San Francisco World Spirits Competition and New York World Wine & Spirits Competition and Gold Medal, Best in Class Whiskey 2016 at ADI, to name a few. The Joseph Magnus Murray Hill Club expression is a recreation of Magnus' pre-Prohibition spirit that employs the same techniques as he would have used more than a century ago. It's a blend of 18 and 11-year-old bourbon with 9-year-old light whiskey that was aged in used barrels. Bottled at 103 proof, this expression has won the coveted Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2019.

One of the highest distilleries in Scotland, the clean, heather-honey flavors of Dalwhinnie 15 Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky reflect its Highland mountain environment. It is a unique combination of a clean, accessible, malty-sweet taste leading in to a smooth and smoky Highland warmth -- smooth and soft with heather, honey and delicate spice, creamy not dry.

Send Dalwhinnie 15 Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky for a Father's Day or Christmas gift, or as a gift to mark a Housewarming, Bachelor Party, Retirement or Business Deal or as simply a Congratulations gift.

About the Brand

The Store begins in 1822 in remote and isolated Livet valley that made it ideal for illicit distillation. This is where our founder George Smith learned his craft. Hidden away from the Customs Officers and soldiers amongst the hills and abundant springs, George had time to distill slowly making a whisky that would soon become world renowned. In August 1822, King George IV arrived in Scotland for a state visit and asked to try a drop of the infamous Glenlivet whisky. An illegal dram it was, but even that didn’t stop the King. 

By the late ‘30’s, The Glenlivet distillery was producing more than 200 gallons a week. This expansion meant our founder would soon need more employees. A few years later, Andrew Ushers & Sons of Edinburgh joined as sales agents, helping spread the word of the whisky.

To this day we continue George Smith's vision to break traditions, set new standards and move things forward; selecting exceptional unique casks, finishes and liquids and delivering unique serves and cocktails to open up the world of single malt to all.

Our Glenlivet 12 Year has been called a lot of things in its time: smooth, fruity, complex, sophisticated, entertaining, classic. The Original Malt Whisky Almanac says: “A first-class malt. One of the most popular malts in the world – deservedly so.” Representing The Glenlivet’s signature style, this classic malt is first matured in traditional oak, before spending time in American oak casks which impart notes of vanilla and gives the whisky it’s distinctive smoothness. The mineral-rich water that comes from Josie’s Well helps form the flavors during mashing and fermentation, whilst the specific height and width of the copper stills add a delicate yet complex character. Keep a bottle on hand for every occasion.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Bright, vibrant gold

Cask: European and American oak

Flavor: Delicately balanced with strong pineapple notes

Finish: Long, creamy, smooth

Nose: Fruity and summery

Palate: Well-balanced and fruity, with strong pineapple notes

Enjoy with: Seared scallops

Nestled in a Denver industrial complex, Leopold Bros. Distillery is the brainchild of Todd Leopold. His journey through malt and brewing studies, brewing in Germany, and distilling in Kentucky led to the establishment of this distillery in 2008, in Littleton, Colorado. Leopold Bros. celebrates the diversity of Pre-Prohibition American rye whiskey, offering both Pennsylvania rye with traditional spice and dryness and Maryland rye, known for its fruity and floral character. Leopold Bros.' Maryland-Style Rye Whiskey revives a classic style with meticulous yeast selection and aging in charred American oak barrels, resulting in a unique flavor profile marked by woody rye, vanilla, citrus, and cocoa notes.

Made with aged rum and with a hint of smokiness from charred American oak barrels, BACARDÍ Spiced is a Gluten free rum blended with natural flavors and spices for a bold, yet smooth taste. BACARDÍ Spiced rum’s liquid has both light and deep notes, making it perfect for mixing the best spiced rum drinks.

TASTING NOTES

BACARDÍ Spiced has a caramel-like vanilla flavor with subtle notes of almond and dried, dark fruits rounded out by cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of honey creates a balanced rum with a hint of smokiness.

NOSE: Vanilla and cinnamon

PALATE: Sweet and spiced

FINISH: Black pepper and fudge

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.

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.

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