REMASTERED IN CELEBRATION OF METALLICA’S 12th STUDIO ALBUM, 72 SEASONS.

BLACKENED Whiskey celebrates Metallica’s highly acclaimed new album with the Limited Edition 72 Seasons Batch using the new album in the sonic-enhancement process. This limited edition bottle highlights elements inspired by the album including a striking yellow capsule with the signature Metallica M, and the 72 Seasons logo prominently displayed on the front of the bottle.

BLACKENED is an award-winning whiskey that is a blend of the finest straight bourbon & rye whiskeys and uniquely finished and sonically- enhanced in brandy casks, using the BLACK NOISE process to extract more flavor from the wood.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Burnt caramel, oak & honey

Palate: Honey, cinnamon, allspice, dark fruit, clove & mint

Finish: Long and smooth, slightly creamy with hints of butterscotch taffy, maple & honey

Every batch of Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is hand-selected by our founders and curated by fifth-generation Master Blender, Victoria Eady Butler, who's signature is on the back of each bottle. Aged a minimum of 7 years, and bottled at 93-proof, this is a smooth sipping whiskey.

In 2019, Uncle Nearest 1884 joined the award-winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey line-up including Uncle Nearest 1820 and Uncle Nearest 1856. Together, these three ultra-premium whiskies have garnered more than 85 awards since launching in July 2017, including two World's Best by World Whiskies Awards, Top 5 Whiskies in the World, by Cigar & Spirits Magazine, Chairman's Trophy, Platinum and Double Gold by SIP Awards and Best American Whiskey.

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the fastest-growing independent American whiskey brand in U.S. history and was the most awarded American whiskey brand of 2019.

Based around malt whiskies aged in Spanish Sherry and Spanish red wine casks. A full, sumptuous style.

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Notes of citrus peel, red wine and spices. A long finish, with hints of vanilla panna cotta, berries and cherries.

The super-premium whiskey collaboration from Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and Metallica. A blend of hand-selected, well-aged North American bourbon & rye whiskeys, uniquely finished in black brandy casks and the earth-shattering music of Metallica.

Using our proprietary BLACK NOISE finishing process, each batch of whiskey is blasted with its very own Metallica playlist, curated by the band themselves. The low-frequency sound waves force the whiskey to penetrate deeper into the barrel, extracting more caramel, honey and vanilla flavors from the wood. The result is a magnificently balanced whiskey, robust in flavor and ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in a classic whiskey cocktail.

TASTING NOTES

Burnt caramel, oak & honey on the nose, with honey, cinnamon, allspice, dark fruit, clove and mint filling the palate. The finish is long and smooth, slightly creamy with hints of butterscotch taffy, maple and honey.

Vodka: Smirnoff Whipped Cream

Made with the essence of whipped cream flavors and vodka distilled from the finest grains and filtered in a unique process.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 60 (30% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Smrinoff Distillery

Detailed Description

SMIRNOFF Whipped Cream is a whole new kind of vodka specialty: it feels smoother, it tastes sweeter and it smells like heaven. You won't be able to decide whether Whipped Cream tastes best in a shot, on the rocks or as a mixer - we dare you to try!

Smirnoff Whipped Cream Vodka Tasting Notes

Nose: Delightful vanilla and sweet creamy fragrance.

Palate: The creamy flavor with notes of vanilla.

Finish: Clean and ultra smooth.

Detailed Description

The origins of Smirnoff brand go back to the distillery that Piotr Arseneevich (PA) established in Moscow in the late 1800s. Brought to America in 1939, it spearheaded the cocktail revolution in the U.S. as Americans were introduced to the versatility of white whisky in such drinks as the Caesar, Cosmopolitan, Kamikaze, Martini and the Moscow Mule. Today, Smirnoff is the world's best-selling vodka.

TASTING NOTES

APPROACH: The Frank August ‘Case Study’ Program is a reflection of our intention to reconsider and evolve the identity of bourbon whiskey. Within each release, we will explore various finishing and blending techniques to create some of the most unique experimental expressions of bourbon whiskey in the world.

EXPRESSION: For the foundational release of ‘Case Study’, Frank August hand-selected 5 barrels to be finished with Mizunara, Japanese Oak. Due to the porous nature of Mizunara, each of the 5 barrels was tested every 30 days to monitor the development of the flavor profile that was being impacted by this rare and beautiful wood. After an undisclosed time, the flavor profile evolved into a beautiful bend of butterscotch and baking spices. At this time, the bourbon whiskey was dumped and batched to preserve the wonderful notes that were created.  The final step was to find the perfect proof that highlighted all the remarkable notes that the Mizunara had imparted on the bourbon whiskey, which ended up being 114.4 proof / 62.2 ABV%.

APPEARANCE: A rich amber with discerning legs that cover your glass.

NOSE: Frank August’s Case Study: 01 | Mizunara opens with an initial note of butterscotch before some mild rye spices make their way forward.

PALATE: There’s an immediate warm, smooth, butterscotch profile that hits the front of your tongue, before slowly moving toward the mid-palate, where notes of apple and mild spices begin to pick up. As the whiskey coats the mouth and moves to the back of your tongue, there are hints of mint and pepper, before notes of butterscotch and caramel make their return.

FINISH: A beautiful pronounced finish that evolves with the time between each drink. While notes of butterscotch persist, the strength of the 114.4 proof provides an ideal balance that warms your mouth and chest and highlights some of the softer baking spice notes.

In 1936 Thompson Willett founded Willett Distillery. Today, the tradition continues. The Willett family legacy lives on in Willett Pot Still Reserve. 

Awards 

San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2008: Gold Medal for taste, and the Double Gold Medal for design.

Aged: 8 & 10 Year

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla lemon cake.

Palate: Balance of caramel, vanilla, spices and citrus. 

An exceptional wine with a true sense of place, celebrating our historic home in Napa Valley.

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut has been the symbol of the House since 1772. A perfect balance between power and finesse, its complexity comes from the predominant presence of Pinot Noir and Reserve Wines.

Detailed Description

Veuve Clicquot Brut represents the very best in quality champagne. Veuve Clicquot rivals the likes of Mo?t & Chandon and is world renowned for a reliability in producing sensational champagne.Characteristically deep and full, Veuve Clicquot Brut features a clean floral sensation and a lingering freshness. With hints of vanilla, fruit and raisins creating a toasty aroma, the senses will be appeased before the first sip even hits the palate. Using only the best Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, a well-balanced melange of fruity aromas, together with the hint of added spice, will be sure to impress any champagne enthusiast.

Distillery Information

Founded in 1772 by Philippe Cliquot from a wealthy banking family, his son Franois married Barbe Nicole Ponsardin. Sadly she was widowed at just 27 so took over the stewardship of the champagne company, something she proved very good at.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fruity aroma.

Palate: Hints of vanilla, fruit and raisins.

Finish: Sensation and a lingering freshness.

As malcontents, we’re particular about our whiskey. When we decided to release a rye, we knew it had to be something special to live up to the amazing response received by our bourbon finished in port barrels. Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in Rum Barrels is genuinely unique and worthy of Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson’s legacy. The taste profile of rye whiskey was a perfect fit for a rum cask finish. After sampling over 100 rums to find the right flavor to complement rye whiskey, the team’s decision was unanimous.

Angel’s Envy spends up to 18 months finishing in Caribbean rum casks, resulting in an immensely complex whiskey. The mingling of raw, spicy and earthy rye with the mellow sweetness of rum finishing creates an incomparably smooth and drinkable whiskey, even at 100 proof.

Appearance: Crystal clear quality with a rich, reddish amber color

Nose: Aromas of citrus, caramel candy, maple sugar, vanilla, oak, hazelnut, spice, and sherry wood

PALATE: Sweet rum, sherry wood, and soft oak

FINISH: Both sweet and dry, as well as quick and easy

Translating as ‘Rare Cask’ in Gaelic, Casg Annamh is created from a limited number of carefully selected casks. These Spanish oak Oloroso Sherry casks/butts have a significant influence on the non-chill filtered liquid and perfectly complement Aberlour’s distillate flavour, bringing sweet and rich notes. Casg Annamh is a distinctively rich Single Malt providing adventurous malt lovers with the ideal introduction to Sherry cask matured whiskies.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich and sweet with fruity notes of tangy orange, glazed cherries, raisins and a hint of ginger. 

Palate: Sweet and fruity flavours of apple and cinnamon crumble and ripe peaches balanced with spicy notes of liquorice and cloves.

Finish: Long and rich. Fruity with a touch of dry spice.

SMIRNOFF Citrus is infused with a natural citrus taste that creates the perfect balance of flavor. What can't you do with this refreshing vodka SMIRNOFF Citrus can kick-up a Cosmo or add a tropical splash to a Seabreeze. 

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh lemon fragrance.

Palate: Perfectly balanced flavor with natural citrus taste.

Finish: Refreshing finish.

Try SMIRNOFF Citrus in a shot, mixed with soda or in your favorite cocktail to find out which way you like it best!

Vodka: Three Olives Orange

A delicious blend of imported English vodka and the tangy flavor of freshly squeezed oranges.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 70 (35 % ABV)

Origin: United states

Distillery: MGPI - Midwest Grain Products of Indiana.

Detailed Description

Three Olives Orange Vodka is a premium vodka from England best enjoyed with those friends that add color to your life. Our vodka is meant to be part of the fun, mix things up, and add some flavor. Because life is just more exciting that way.A light aroma of orange zest balanced by a flavor of fresh squeezed juice of an orange.

Three Olives Orange Vodka Tasting Notes

Nose: A light aroma of orange zest.

Palate: Flavor of fresh squeezed juice of an orange.

Finish: Notes of tangerine and pineapple.

Distillery Information

MGP of Indiana (Midwest Grain Products of Indiana is a distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, producing spirits for private label sale.These are sold under about 50 different brand names by various bottling companies, with a recent addition of their own products, Till Vodka, George Remus Bourbon, and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey.The facility's largest customer is the London-based multinational beverage giant Diageo.

Absolut Grapefruit, sibling to our other citrus flavors Absolut Citron and Absolut Lime, is one of our talented newcomers. With its well-balanced sweetness and fruity taste, we just know this will become one of your new Absolut favorites if you haven’t had the chance to try it yet. In our opinion, The Swedish Paloma is an instant classic, but we won’t hold a grudge should you find your own favorite. Pinky swear.

WHAT DOES ABSOLUT GRAPEFRUIT TASTE LIKE?
“I get an immediate aroma of freshly squeezed pink grapefruit and a taste that is slightly sweet.”

Our only Scotch blended entirely with single malts. Johnnie Walker Green Label is a hidden gem with vibrant secrets to reveal. And with malts from the four corners of Scotland, aged for at least 15 years, it captures the distinct flavors of each landscape in perfect balance. A whisky that’s in harmony with nature.

Tasting Notes

SMELL: Earthy aromas of light garden fruits, married with florals.

TASTE: Rich wood notes with Highlands oak and cedar.

FINISH: A smoky finish from peated island whiskies.

A special edition of Indian single malt from the sunny Goan coasts, the Oloroso is a sensational explosion of incredible flavours. With dark mahogany hues, this exquisite expression presents an aromatic tapestry of sherry influenced fragrances of peach and apricot with a light note of molassess and blood orange. Sublimely finished in Oloroso casks, its soft flavours are filed with a nutty chocolate and Melton Hunt cake. The long finish is intense and sweet with delicious heavy spices imbibed from the Oloroso casks and melded with a dash of coffee mocha and sumptuous dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Peach, apricot and light notes of molassess and blood orange.

Taste: Soft and sweet, with nutty chocolate and Melton Hunt cake.

Finish: Long, intense and sweet with delicious heavy spices imbibed from the Oloroso casks, a dash of coffee mocha and sumptuous dark chocolate.

Balance: An intense and a complex single malt with a sensational explosion of incredible flavours.

Colour: Dark Mahogany.

Woodford Reserve is built around flavor. The bourbon has a rich texture of flavors that create opportunities for cocktail and food pairings. Woodford Reserve is designed with perfectly proportioned flavors of depth and complexity. The smooth, balanced spirit has been celebrated as versatile and approachable, contemporary yet timeless.

Bottle Size: 750ml

A timeless style of malt whisky, Balcones “1” Texas Single Malt breathes new life into centuries of distilling tradition with classic techniques and ingredients adapted for New World tastes.  Opening aromas bear hints of toffee and overripe fruits. On the palate, layers of toasted malt and honey give way to mellow notes of baked pears and apples. A long finish is accompanied by cinnamon and cloves. Texas made, Texas proud, we hope you enjoy the whisky we owe our success to as much as we enjoy making it.

Tasting Notes

NOSE: ripe, buttered stone fruit, banana and pears; honey and rose water with delicate citrus accents

TASTE: silky and full on the palate; lightly toasted bread with fresh butter and marmalade

FINISH: long finish with lingering toast and burnt sugar notes morphing into rich malt and wood flavors with counterbalancing acidity