The Phoenix Blend is the first release in a series of limited time small batch offerings. The Phoenix Blend mouthfeel is viscous with notes of caramel and vanilla on the front, moving to bright ripe red fruit in the middle, and finishing with a mild peppery spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet Creme Brûlée | Butterscotch | Oak | Red Apple

Taste: Caramel | Vanilla | Ripe Red Fruit

Finish: Mild Peppery Spice

John Emerald Distilling Company is a family-run small-batch craft distillery from Opelika, Alabama that has been operational since 2014. It is the first legal distillery that opened in the state since the end of the Prohibition era, a year short of a hundred years later. It all started when John and his son Jimmy Sharp, both homebrewers, started looking into opening a brewery. Finding the market to be oversaturated, they turned to craft distilling instead and started rigorous training and education. They came upon an old cotton warehouse in Opelika, a small and business-friendly town where the mayor welcomed them with open arms. The distillery now operates on 8 thousand square feet and has a tasting room that is open for visitors. They produce several spirits using their 350-gallon hybrid pot, each product named after one of John's and Jimmy's ancestors their (grand) father John Emerald Sharp, a successful businessman, being the distillery's namesake. The spirits include award-winning gin, vodka, rum, and a single malt. The latter John Emerald Alabama Single Malt Whiskey is at the very core of their lineup and is the only one to share the name with the distillery itself. Then there's Hugh Wesley's Gin, Elizabeth Vodka, Spurgeon's Barrel Aged Rum, and Gene's Spiced Rum. This expression in John Emerald's Purveyor's Series Double Wood is a bourbon whiskey that is aged in new American oak barrels. But there's a twist, the barrels are filled with wood chips. In this case, toasted American white oak chips are used. The unique way of finishing the whiskey ensures that an extraordinary amount of liquid comes into contact with the wood, imparting the nicely-balanced sweet bourbon with an extra layer of oakiness.

Canton Distillery (Brand) Whiskey in a Football Decanter

Housed in a uniquely designed and patented football decanter, each bottle is individually blown and formed in the shape of a professional football, right down to the laces on the glass ball. Every bottle includes a pigskin replica stopper and sits on a raised pedestal base (all one molded piece), which is a quintessential depiction of an actual football field, complete with the yard lines and end zones. This young, American whiskey is blended several times with our proprietary, accelerated aging process which includes oak staves and used bourbon barrels. This American whiskey is a bourbon style mash bill of corn, rye, and barley. An extremely graceful style, this blended whiskey has subtle hints of allspice and finishes with strong notes of vanilla and sweet caramel.

Batch Proof is a celebration of Woodford Reserve’s proprietary process – blending barrels into a batch and then bottling the whiskey at its actual proof, straight from the barrel. Batch Proof is crafted using the same grain bill and process as Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The 2023 edition is 124.7 Proof.

Batch Proof, however, takes Woodford Reserve’s trademark flavor range of sweet vanilla and toasted oak to a whole new level offering consumers the privilege of tasting Woodford Reserve in its purest form (and not the standard 90.4 for which Woodford is known).

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: The color is reminiscent of burnt orange.

Aroma: Upon nosing, delightful scents of nutty toasted almond, cherry, and overripe banana are accompanied by subtle oak notes complemented by a sprinkle of citrus zest, which gradually transforms into a lively pepper aroma.

Taste: The palate reveals a rich tapestry of flavors, including peppery baking spice, cardamom, and pine.

Finish: The experience concludes with a concise and satisfying finish, characterized by notes of leather, cedar, and dry vanilla.

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
Walnut and brown sugar with bursts of white flowers and tangerine create a delightful aroma leading to baked Honeycrisp apple and dark chocolate on the palate. Our first international Discovery delivers smooth complexity with every sip.

The Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 2024 Holiday Edition is a special release that captures the essence of the season. This limited edition bourbon showcases rich flavors of dried fruit, vanilla, and spice, with a smooth finish that warms the palate. Housed in a beautifully designed bottle, it makes an ideal gift or festive addition to any holiday celebration. Perfect for sipping neat or in seasonal cocktails, this edition embodies the craftsmanship and tradition of Woodford Reserve, making it a must-have for bourbon enthusiasts.

Sip on the sophisticated drink of choice with Crown Royal Black Cherry Whisky Sour. A perfectly balanced, delicious whisky sour with notes of sweet black cherry and crafted with blended Canadian whisky, lemon juice, black cherry, and other natural flavors.

On one side, you have good ol whiskey - a bold, loud, and strong partner-in-crime who exudes confidence. On the other, we have peanut butter - a rich, smooth, and irresistible spread that's as dependable as they come for all your late night cravings. Little did you know, these two blend together quite phenomenally. In fact, they go together so well, they make PB&J jealous. It's nearly impossible to just have one of this delicious treat. But we have to warn you - a night with Skrewball is bound to get a little nutty.

Batch No. 4 has been aged for a minimum of 6 years in new American oak and ex-bourbon barrels. The result of this extended Double Oaked aging period is an American single malt that displays traits of something more classically produced in the Highlands of Scotland married with spicy attributes typically found in well aged American rye whiskey. This well rounded, complex whiskey is an incredible sipper for the die hard whiskey fan.

This bourbon was crafted according to our exclusive family wheated recipe. The smooth, oak flavor blends well with the barrel proof. Selected from barrels in the heart of our Kentucky warehouse, this bourbon has remained untouched for 15 years and unhurried by time. 

Tasting Notes

See a hazy, copper color. Taste a rich, supple entry, leading to a decadent, huge, full-bodied palate with intense caramel, toffee and peppery brown spice flavors. Then, enjoy a finish with an extreme, long, complex, evolving fade of spice and wood notes. Experts deem it a seductive, exotic and virtually flawless bourbon.

AWARDS (Most Recent Awards)

2019 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2019 Best Bourbon, 11-15 Years - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

2016 Overall Winner, Best Age Statement Bourbon - World Whiskies Awards

2014 Bronze Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition

2014 Gold Medal; Bourbon American Whiskey 8 Years and Over - World Whiskies Awards

2013 Double Gold Medal; Best Small Batch Bourbon; Best Bourbon - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2013 Liquid Gold Award - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

NOSE: Frank August’s Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon opens with hints of caramel and vanilla that are balanced with warm oak and mild baking spices which warm the senses.

PALATE: Echoes those initial sweet caramel and vanilla notes, with cinnamon and rye bread spices coming forward. At 100 proof, it is a perfect balance of heat and smoothness that warms your mouth, while hints of brown and malt sugars begin to present themselves.

FINISH: As flavors of vanilla, oak and baking spices transition through all senses, it leaves a medium-long finish, wanting you to pour another glass.

In tribute to the year Playboy was founded, “1953” is Rare Hare’s inaugural product release.

Bottled at 111 proof, this 17-year-old straight bourbon whiskey was finished in Cognac casks from the Champagne region of France. Because of the whiskey’s rarity, only 1,953 bottles were produced. 

Rare Hare 1953 embodies the craftsmanship, sophistication, and passion of Playboy Spirits. 

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Maturity and dried fruit with specific aromas of caramelized nectarine and light clove.

PALATE: Medium bodied with light herbal notes and creamed corn; light oak and baking spices.

FINISH: Long-lasting on the tongue with never ending caramel and a touch of nutmeg.

We've partnered with Wildsam Field Guides to create Points of Interest: An Uncommon Conversation Guide. It's a collection of intriguing information gathered from less-explored corners of the country. Together we invite you to unfold it on the table, pour a few glasses, and share some unexpected discoveries.

Our single barrels start with Colby and our distilling team selecting a small group of special barrels from our aging warehouses that he feels have exceptional characteristics that he’d like to share with the world. From that small batch of barrels, some of our favorite shops have hand-selected barrels to call their own. We also offer our very own single barrel exclusively sold at our Tasting Room at the Ranch.

Our single barrels are bottle at “barrel strength” which means we don’t add any water to proof them down. So what you’re tasting is exactly how Colby tasted it when he fell in love with that whiskey.

Awards

World Spirits Competition 2021 - San Fransisco - Double Gold

An exceptional Canadian Whiskey imported and aged for 30 years creating a complex, dynamic whisky with worldly characteristics.

Finished in Pineau Des Charentes casks, a delicate regional aperitif of western France, which has recently exploded on the high-end cocktail scene. The complex whiskey with layers of flavors and history is perfectly rounded with the delicate finish of fresh grapes and eau-de-vie from Maritime France.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Delicate and sweet, vanilla bean, golden raisin, dandelion, honeycomb, and bee pollen.

PALATE: Browned butter and sugar, serrano chile, beachwood, young coconut, anise, Colombian walnut, and gentian root.

FINISH: A gorgeous transformation with notes of banana peel, mellow Martinique rhum, and plantains.

For over 200 years, our Distillery has been defined by a dedication to one craft: making fine bourbon whiskey. By honoring tradition and embracing change, Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned its place of leadership among the legendary spirits makers of the world. Take a look at this time honored craft from start to finish.

Buffalo Trace Distillery produced this Wheat Recipe Bourbon in a partnership with the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc). Made with the same high quality grains as W.L. Weller Bourbon Whiskey, this Kosher spirit was aged in specifically designated Kosher barrels. In order to satisfy Passover requirements, these barrels were sold to a non-Jewish executive in a ceremony witnessed by a representative from the cRc. After aging for seven years, this Wheat Recipe Bourbon was bottled at 94 proof after ensuring the bottling lines were cleaned beforehand and that no contact was made with non-Kosher spirits. Released after Passover each year, this Wheat Recipe Bourbon stands alone, a tribute to the legacy of America’s oldest continually-operating distillery.

TASTING NOTES

Barrell Bourbon Batch 031 is a blend of 6, 7, 10, 15 and 16-year-old barrels. The blend was built around the sweetness in a group of 99% corn bourbon barrels and a group of wheated bourbon barrels. To bridge these two groupings, we layered in 15 and 16-year-old barrels for their gentle nuttiness and oak. Finally, a selection of 10-year-old barrels was added to bring notes of milk chocolate and tropical fruit.