A limited-edition bottling of Johnnie Walker Blue Label celebrating Chinese New Year and the Year of the Ox. The bottle features artwork from award-winning artist Shirley Gong, with the ox symbolising prosperity, growth and good fortune.

In 1870, Maurice Hennessy, a 4th-generation member of the Hennessy family, asked the Master Blender Emile Fillioux to use long-aged eaux-de-vie to create a special blend for sharing with family and friends. 

More than 150 years later, Hennessy's powerful, balanced "Extra Old" blend remains the cognac of choice for sharing with one's inner circle. A moment heightened by an exceptional limited edition and collectible gift box designed by artist Yang Yongliang to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.

Bringing a childhood memory of a dragon to life through the magic of digital technology let Yang Yongliang build a new kind of bridge between past and present.

Sharing memories is an essential part of gathering and making the most of joyful moments, particularly during the New Year. For Yang Yongliang, using contemporary technology to bring mythical creatures to life wasn't just a way of expressing his own life experience — it is a means of engaging others. "I hope this inspires people to learn more about the historical and cultural contexts of dragons."

From the Barbary Coast to the exotic spice markets of the Far East to the white beaches of the Caribbean, Blue Chair Bay's Spiced Rum takes you on a globe-trotting adventure. The warm, sun-kissed amber color hints at its tropical, heady aroma. Soft, sweet vanilla meets fiery cinnamon and other spices to evoke visions of palm trees and pirate flags. Mix with a cola and set sail!

TASTING NOTES

COLOR AND CLARITY: Water white and crystal clear with a hint of pale natural golden vanilla

AROMA: Sweet and creamy sun-baked vanilla meringue

BODY: Round and smooth

TASTE: Spiced and buttery natural vanillas combined with a blend of tropical fruits and golden cane

FINISH: Warm and lingering creamy vanilla

Ballotin Bourbon Ball reinvents an iconic favorite. Velvety chocolate notes and rich buttercream meld with the whiskey’s toasted oak to create a decadent taste experience.

The Ferrand Dry Curaçao Yuzu Late Harvest Liqueur artfully blends the essence of Curaçao oranges with the vibrant zest of Yuzu. Through meticulous extraction, this liqueur achieves a harmonious balance of citrus brightness and subtle sweetness. It's a celebration of tradition and innovation, offering a captivating symphony of flavors that encapsulates Maison Ferrand's expertise in every sip. Whether enjoyed neat or in cocktails, it's a testament to capturing the essence of citrus in a beautifully crafted liqueur.

BLEND COMPONENTS: Indiana: 5, 6, 7 & 10 years old | Kentucky: 5 years old

DERIVED MASH BILL:Corn: 75% | Rye: 21% | Malted Barley: 4%

Amburana casks are challenging to work with, as they impart strong cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and vanilla spice notes. True blending expertise is required to enhance the bourbon with Amburana and maintain balance. The BCS blending team created a bourbon blend of two mash bills with different char levels finished in sustainable Amburana casks. A vatting of individual casks without finishing was layered in to add depth, richness, and complexity, ensuring the bourbon shines through first and foremost.

Flavor Notes

An intense baking spice character centered around cinnamon fills every nook and cranny of the tasting experience. It’s a veil through which one experiences the aromas of chocolate, walnut, and toasted sourdough. The palate too has a narrative driven by cinnamon and spicy ginger beer with cameos from marmalade, tarragon, and hefeweizen. A healthy splash of water foregrounds passionfruit, goldenrod, and honeycomb.

Appearance: Russet

Nose: Cinnamon, and a lot of it. Along with other baking spices it suffuses nearly every other aroma. Heavily spiced horchata, café de olla, and banana bread all feature

Palate: The texture is rich and buttery. Here, too, those oak-derived spices predominate, with licorice root joining the assemblage. Pumpkin pie is reinforced by masala chai and ginger beer. More traditional bourbon flavors of tarragon, verjus, and lemon meringue pie keep the oak in check.

Finish: An array of citrus peels welcome in cider apple and dirty martini. Sweeter than the palate, notes of hefeweizen and dark cuban rum persist on the tongue thanks to some grippy tannin. With a splash of spring water

The sweet and savory balance begins to teeter. As sweetness gains the upper hand one finds white chocolate, honeycomb and graham cracker. Then it seesaws the other way revealing sugar-snap pea and skillet cornbread. A bit of the underlying whisky surfaces here to show off honeydew melon, passionfruit, and jasmine. The palate paints a botanical portrait with strokes of lilac and chive blossom. It’s anchored in loamy soil with a salty streak along the finish.

Mangata Mavroudi Kontogiannis Winery offers a delightful red wine that combines fruity flavors with a smooth, velvety texture. What makes this wine truly special is its minimalist approach, allowing the natural characteristics of the grape variety to shine through.

The Kontogiannis family established their winery as a way to reconnect with nature and embrace a more pure way of life. Michalis Kontogiannis, leaving behind the bustling city of Athens and a career in journalism, took on the responsibility of managing the family's estates in the village of Penteskoufi, Corinth. Since 1999, they have practiced organic farming, and in 2006, they began employing biodynamic methods. The estate primarily focuses on cultivating olive trees and grapevines, which produce both petimezi (a traditional grape syrup) and exquisite wines. Among their impressive wine collection is Mangata Mavroudi, featuring a label reminiscent of a work of art. Mavroudi of the Peloponnese, a grape variety closely related to Agiorgitiko, showcases enticing aromas of red fruits, velvety tannins, and hints of sweet spices.

Mangata Mavroudi Kontogiannis Winery takes great care in the vinification process, employing gentle techniques that allow the wine to retain its vibrant fruit flavors and refreshing acidity, effectively expressing the unique characteristics of the grape variety and the terroir.

Savor the enchanting experience of Mangata Mavroudi Kontogiannis Winery by enjoying it slightly chilled.

The wine has a medium purple hue and exudes powerful aromas of sour cherry, cherry, blackberry, strawberry jam, and plum. The complex profile is further enhanced by subtle notes of clove, leather, and chocolate, adding to its distinct character.

On the palate, the wine offers a medium-bodied experience accompanied by vibrant acidity and moderate tannins. The flavors of bilberry, black cherry, and plum intertwine harmoniously, while delicate hints of cocoa, leather, and tea provide an additional layer of depth and complexity.

The Original Wheated Bourbon Whiskey features an exceptionally smooth taste, substituting wheat for rye grain. Bottled at 90 proof, this bourbon stands out with its burnt orange color. Its softer flavor notes make this bourbon great for sipping or making cocktails.

TASTING NOTES

A sweet nose with a presence of caramel. Tasting notes of honey, butterscotch, and a soft woodiness. It's smooth, delicate and calm. Features a smooth finish with a sweet honeysuckle flair.

Most Recent Awards

2023 Gold New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2023 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2023 Gold ASCOT Awards
2023 Silver International Spirits Challenge

Made from gently pressed, very ripe, raisin-like grapes, this sweet Malbec comes from the vineyards that surround the winery, at 980 m.a.s.l. (3,215 ft.). It displays an interesting array of aromas: dark berries, tobacco, cloves and cinnamon. I recommend pairing it with cakes, Malbec poached pears and desserts with red berries or semisweet chocolate.

This rum aged 2/5 years, distilled by Demerara Distillers, offers some notes of candied fruits, power and roundness in mouth.

Distillery: the Demerara Distillers' history has started in 1670, when each sugar plantation had its own rum, and a group of producers of sugar cane has decided to create a cooperative for exporting. After years of consolidation and fusion, there is now one distillery only in Diamond on the eastern shore of the Demerara. The distillery produces a "High Easter" rum, very concentrated, in a small still especially provided for that purpose.

The refining by our Cellar Master: the Sherry Oloroso cask harmonizes the notes of rancio with the notes of red and dried fruits. The rancio aromas slowly disappear to develop into red fruits and nice notes of nuts. This rum becomes more silky, with a nice roundness and some natural sweetness.

99 Brand Pineapples Liqueur offers a tropical burst of fresh pineapple flavor. Its smooth, sweet profile makes it perfect for adding a fruity twist to cocktails or enjoying straight. Ideal for summer parties and exotic drinks, it brings a taste of the tropics to any occasion.

Made in Mexico with fresh sweet and bitter oranges, Persian limes, citrus blossoms, and spices, creating a subtly complex flavor perfect for the margarita.

Alma Finca Orange Liqueur creates an authentic margarita with notes of fresh citrus, and inspires new opportunities for mixology.

BOUNTY STRONG is crafted in the image of the traditional cask rum cherished by Saint Lucians for ages. Presently, community members still bring reused containers to acquire bulk rum straight from the cask, upholding the practice of creating their own spiced rums and other cherished family blends.

Arette Reposado Tequila is a beautifully crafted expression that showcases the rich flavors of Mexico’s Jalisco region. Known for its dedication to quality, Arette blends traditional production methods with the finest ingredients to produce a smooth, well-rounded tequila that stands out among its peers. Aged in oak barrels for several months, this reposado offers a perfect balance of the agave’s natural sweetness and the deeper, more complex flavors imparted by the wood.

Tasting Notes
Arette Reposado opens with a soft, inviting aroma of sweet agave and subtle oak, complemented by hints of vanilla and light caramel. On the palate, the tequila delivers a smooth, rich flavor profile with the characteristic earthy sweetness of blue agave, along with touches of spice and oak. The aging process brings forward notes of honeyed fruit and a slight peppery warmth, leading to a well-balanced and mellow finish with a lingering sweetness. The complexity of the oak adds depth, making it an ideal choice for sipping or incorporating into high-quality cocktails like a classic margarita or tequila old fashioned.

Arette Reposado Tequila is a versatile spirit that perfectly embodies the artistry of tequila making. Whether enjoyed neat or mixed, it brings a rich, refined experience to your glass. Discover the exceptional craftsmanship of Arette through Royal Batch.