Brand Introduction

A mission-driven, social impact-driven company, Erstwhile is a boutique agave spirits importer based in Brooklyn, New York.  Our mission: advocate for small, independent, family-owned producers who lack representation outside their local communities in Mexico; and bring their craft to mezcal lovers in international markets for the first time.

We work closely with our partner producers and set them up for success.  No haggling.  No exclusivity contracts.  We guide producers through the complicated steps to export in their own names for the first time, and cover necessary expenses including local attorneys, accountants, license fees, and more.  We absorb our producers’ marketing and supply chain costs as our own. We believe in autonomy for producers, be it hiring their own workers or using their own bottling facility. We only step in if they want our help. We connect our partner producers to share knowledge and help each other in production. Revenue from every Erstwhile bottle sold creates jobs in our partner producers’ and vendors’ local communities in Mexico.  Our producers hire their own team of local men and women, on their own terms. 

Erstwhile is a woman-owned, women-led business.  Our team is multicultural and multilingual.  We are outspoken about elevating underrepresented voices in Mezcal and our industry. 

The Clase Azul Plata Tequila 3 Pack Bundle offers an exquisite selection of premium tequila, perfect for aficionados and newcomers alike. Crafted from 100% organic blue Weber agave, each bottle embodies the brand's commitment to quality and tradition. With its smooth taste and elegant presentation, it's an indulgent treat for any occasion.

Packing: 3 Bottles of 750 ml

Royal Salute is the only permanent whisky range aged 21 years and older, making it the world's leading luxury whisky range. When he created Royal Salute 21 in 1953, Charles Julian, who was also an expert tea blender, had the responsibility of defining Royal Salute's signature blend: an unforgettable commanding, complex, velvet smooth Scotch whisky, with a powerful and sophisticated style. Royal Salute 21 years old was launched as a reference to the 21-gun salute, the tradition of firing guns to celebrate special State and Royal occasions. Its unique flagon is made of porcelain, crafted by Wade Ceramics (UK). The first flagon in 1953 was crafted by Royal Doulton.

It starts with fully matured Maker's Mark straight out of the barrel. But then it takes a bold twist. We add seared French Oak staves to the barrel, and then age it a bit longer only in winter, when bourbon matures more slowly. The result is a whisky with bolder, more complex flavors, but one whose every sip delivers the smooth, approachable whisky that Maker's Mark is famous for.

Bottle Size: 750ml

The Clase Azul Añejo 3 Pack Bundle is a connoisseur's dream, presenting three bottles of Clase Azul's esteemed Añejo Tequila. Each bottle showcases the culmination of time-honored tradition and meticulous aging, resulting in a tequila of unparalleled richness and complexity. From the smooth, caramelized notes to the subtle hints of oak, this bundle offers a luxurious tasting experience that is sure to delight the senses. Perfect for savoring on special occasions or sharing with fellow aficionados, it's a true testament to the artistry of Mexican tequila-making.

Packing: 

JAJA utilizes volcanic water sourced from the springs at our distillery. This product is filtered and aerated to perfection. Smile, laugh, and celebrate with JAJA.

Bottle size: 750ml

Born in December 1839, William Grant became a cattle herder at the age of 7 to supplement his family's income. As a teenager, Grant apprenticed as a cobbler and a clerk, and in 1866, he joined Mortlach Distillery as a bookkeeper. For the next two decades, Grant managed the affairs at the distillery, while secretly learning the art of distillation. In 1886, he resigned from his position as distillery manager and, together with his seven sons, two daughters, and one sporadically working stonemason, built his family distillery in Scotland. William Grant & Sons is now a behemoth that is among the largest producers of Scotch in the world and is home to several massively successful labels. Yet it is still family-owned, run by Grant's descendants, and independent. Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Girvan Grain, Tullamore, and several other distilleries operate under them. With the release of Fistful of Bourbon in 2018, William Grant & Sons entered into the world of bourbon whiskey. It's a blend of 5 straight bourbons, aged 2 years and up in new charred oak barrels, before being bottled at 90 proof. The blend was crafted by Master Blender Brian Kinsman and Kelsey McKechnie to balance sweetness and spice, and have 5 distinct flavors: A balanced sweetness, green and floral notes, spice and nutmeg, buttery toffee, and a touch of cinnamon and licorice.

TRANSFORMATIVE SHERRY CASKS

The pinnacle of our collection, Crimson Casks delivers on the rich promise of sherry and red wine casks with intense chocolate, plum jam and redcurrant character.

Powerful, rich whiskies matured in American Oak sherry butts, precisely seasoned for a very particular wood interaction that creates a spiciness and generous intensity from the oloroso influence.

Beautiful presentation box containing the Wee Laddie gift pack collection 3 x 200ml Classic Laddie, Islay Barley & Port Charlotte Scottish Barley.

Size: (3) 200ml

Proof: Varies

Origin: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bruichladdich Distillery

Detailed Description

1x Bruichladdich Islay Barley (200ml, 50% ABV) Unpeated, honey, citrus and sea salt. 1x Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie (200ml, 50% ABV) Unpeated, fruity, floral and elegant. This is Bruichladdich signature style. 1x Port Charlotte Scottish Barley (200ml, 50% ABV) Heavily peated, smoky sweetness. Full of depth and complexity.

Distillery Information

Bruichladdich is living proof that the traditional whisky regions of Scotland make no sense. Please dont think that labelling a whisky Islay has anything to do with taste because the truth is far more complicated and interesting. Built in 1881 when puffer-supplied coal was available as an alternative fuel to local peat, it is likely that Bruichladdich was specifically designed to produce the purest unpeated spirit possible. The great Alfred Barnard supports this view with a tantalising clue the Laddie is the only distillery on Islay that he does not describe as drying its malt using peat in his fascinating exploration of the island's distilleries in 1885.

About the Wine

With attractive aromas of black fruit and spice, this smooth, ready-to-drink Cabernet Sauvignon is made in Paso Robles with the same care as the highest quality, traditionally crafted Bordeaux-style wines. Our grapes are hand-picked and sorted by-the-berry for consistent quality and flavor. JUSTIN Cabernet Sauvignon then spends fourteen months in traditional small oak barrels to impart depth and complexity, highlighting the exceptional balance of flavors and textures that the unique climate and soils of Paso Robles add to the classic Cabernet character in this exceptional wine.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Bright with a deep ruby core that lightens at the rim of the glass, with moderately thick, slow forming tears.

Aroma: Aromatic with ripe black cherry, red berries and blackcurrant fruit with spice notes of vanilla and cinnamon with fresh sage, subtle dried rose petal, and toasted oak.

Palate: Nearly full-bodied with red plum, ripe bing cherry, and blackberry on entry with savory dried herbs, baking spice and toasted oak on the midpalate supported with balanced, fine tannins. The complex finish shows sustained ripe fruit and spice mixed with dried flower and camphor elements.

Disclaimer: Prior to placing your order and if you have a specific interest in a particular vintage year, kindly email us at [email protected] to confirm the vintage year, as it may vary from the advertised.

We’ve turned up the heat on the hottest-selling Bloody Mary Mix. It’s the same great bold taste as the original, only hotter. No need to add extra hot sauce with this one. Blazing is how Zing Zang does hot!

> 7 Vegetable Juices
> Spice Blend
> Hot peppers
> Keto Friendly

Madre Mezcal is created at the Garcia Morales Ranch, nestled in the rolling hills of the Oaxacan Sierra. Produced by Jose Garcia Morales and his family, this blended mezcal is a traditional Zapotec recipe. Handmade in the hills of San Dionisio, Oaxaca, the family has been cultivating agave on their land in Oaxaca for centuries, creating high quality, small-batch artisanal mezcal. Madre Mezcal is distilled from agave Espadin and agave Cuishe using a family heirloom copper pot still. These agaves are roasted in an earthen pit, before being fermented with local well-water and wild mountain yeast. Madre has a hint of sweet smoke accentuated by earthy herbal notes of sage, and minerals on the palate, followed by a lingering floral finish. Agave Cuishe (or Cuixe) is a wild agave in the Karwinskii family that includes Madre-cuishe and Barril. It grows in a cylindrical, stalk-shaped pia, with leaves spreading at the top. It's often slightly smaller than Madre-cuishe, and yields intensely flavored mezcal with high minerality and spice notes.

CÎROC PASSION is masterfully infused with an exotic blend of distinctive flavors, inspired by the tropics. Subtle notes of pineapple, mango, citrus and hibiscus result in a taste experience that is lusciously different and elegantly smooth

NOSE

Fresh Juicy Citrus, Tropical Notes, Hints of Exotic Hibiscus.

TASTE

Sun-kissed nose of bright juicy pineapple on the upfront, mid-palate of citrus shifting into tropical mango and exotic hibiscus.

Celebrating 60 years of marriage between the cognac and the oak, the Prestige collection carries with it the emotion of passing time. Very large cognac whose complexity is characterized by rancio charentais (slow maturation of tannins). In the mouth, orange notes and hints of ginger dominate without excess bitterness. Its length takes us on a hot and powerful way of spice where the aromas of saffron and old leather mingle. The pleasure is velvet.

Very velvety, smooth, with apricot, almond, prune and leather. Widely regarded as the best post-phylloxera cognac available. Presented in a custom hand cut Cristalleries des Vosges crystal decanter which comes packaged in a individual presentation box.

Bottle Size: 750ml

It is the oak that makes the greatest contribution to the quality, natural color, distinctive aromas and flavors at the heart of this single malt whisky. A trinity of spirits, Triple Cask 12 Years Old is matured individually in Sherry-seasoned European oak casks, Sherry-seasoned American oak and ex-bourbon American oak casks and then expertly married together to create a vibrant single malt bursting with citrus fruits, vanilla and fresh oak flavors. This uniquely complex combination of oak casks delivers the extraordinarily smooth and delicate character of this single malt.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Chopin Potato Vodka is naturally gluten-free and the world’s most awarded potato vodka. Its uniquely creamy and full-bodied flavor profile makes it a great standalone vodka, ideal for sipping neat or in martinis and cocktails.

Chopin Potato carries a bold but well-rounded mouthfeel that will hold up to anything you choose. We suggest limitless options, showcasing it in herbaceous cocktails with basil and rosemary, or sweet veggies and fruits, like tomato, celery, and carrot to find exciting combinations. Highlight bloody marys with its natural umami or ignite the sense with an unforgettable celery spritzer. Of course, straight up in a classic martini is our first choice.

Tasting Notes

> Subtle green apple and vanilla nose

> Creamy and earthy taste

> Full bodied mouth-feel

> Long, clean finish, no burn

Our 2017 J. Lohr Cuvée PAU leads with aromas of red currant and cherry, enveloped in oak-inspired notes of cedar, cigar box, and toasted coconut. The flavorful red fruit entry delivers dense cherry, plum, and chalk with a bright and lasting age-worthy finish. Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine, in the manner of classic Left Bank wines from Pauillac.

VINTAGE

Generous rains fell prior to the 2017 vintage, ending an unprecedented 5-year throughout California. Budbreak occurred a few days later than normal in 2017, which is typical for wet years. Crop set was light, with yields on this Cabernet block in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles reaching just 2.3 tons per acre. This late-ripening block of Cabernet Sauvignon was more than eight weeks away from harvest during a September heat wave, so it came through the heat spike unharmed. In this vintage, we saw a higher level of tannin structure and flavor ripeness, echoing the string of great vintages from ‘12 to ‘14.

CUVÉE PAU

The inspiration for this blend comes from the Grand Cru wines of the Pauillac district of Bordeaux, which are traditionally composed from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with occasional acccents from Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Our J. Lohr winemaking team is given the freedom to emulate these great Bordeaux wines through the prism of our world-class Paso Robles fruit.

CÎROC Mango is a rich tasting spirit made with vodka distilled five times from fine French grapes. The spirit is masterfully infused with a distinctive blend of mango and other natural flavors, resulting in a taste experience that is lusciously different and elegantly smooth. Enjoy on the rocks, as a shot or mixed in your favorite cocktail.

TASTING FEATURES

NOSE: Bright tropical mango with undertones of tangy citrus

TASTE: Creamy mango with tangy citrus and other tropical flavors

FINISH: Smooth and creamy