Maker Notes

TEQUILA & TRADITION

We learned the great tradition of tequila making from our ancestors, who have been farming agave in Los Altos de Jalisco since the 1860s. We value what we’ve learned from them, but with deep understanding also comes new ideas. We take pride in combining the best traditional techniques with our own innovative methods. For those ready to enjoy the best tequila our family has ever made, start your new tequila traditions with us.

Tasting Notes: Semi-sweet barrel notes.  Roasted agave with white pepper and spices. Long, soft, finish.

The award-winning Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited-release whiskey inspired by the passion and craftsmanship of the legendary Stitzel-Weller distillery. Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old was most recently aged and bottled at Stitzel-Weller Smooth and smoky, this limited-release bourbon’s taste is accented with notes of torched sugar and apples baked in honey and spices. Its aroma is one of toasted oak mixed with vanilla bean, fig and just a touch of caramel. Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was named the “Best Straight Bourbon” and received the DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Due to the highly allocated nature of Blade & Bow 22-Year-Old, we are not able to provide guidance on exactly where it can be found.

Ultramarine is inspired by an iconic deluxe blended Scotch, in particular the first bottlings of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Harnessing old school Sherry
casks and ethereal peatiness, Ultramarine highlights the enchanting possibilities, and the breadth of flavours and textures, afforded by combinations of aged malt and grain whiskies.

Powerfully flavoursome and impressively textural, the first release in the Extinct Blends Quartet relies on mature malts from the Caol Ila and Glendullan distilleries; aged grains from the Cameronbridge and Girvan distilleries, as well as a medley of pre-blended stocks.

Welcome to our flavour time machine

Bottles of Scotch whisky are time capsules. Even more than single malts, blends can reflect the production methods and philosophies that prevailed in Scotland during specific eras. Scotch is constantly evolving, and blends aggregate these trends and adaptations.

Fashions change, and formulae follow suit. Blended whiskies of the 1970s, '80s and '90s are very different to today’s versions, even when the brand name remains the same. The Extinct Blends Quartet reimagines four of our favourite blended Scotches from yesteryear, using some of our rarest and most idiosyncratic stocks of whisky.

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Toffee, antique polished oak and complex peatiness are primary aromas, with a palate of roasted pecan, raisins and smoke.

Just the dreamy flavors of ripe strawberry and vanilla, mingling with gorgeous Baileys Original Irish Cream and other ingredients and flavors. Oh yes! Float away in a strawberry bubble of pure pleasure, we won’t tell anyone. Splash over ice, swirl into desserts and cocktails, or drizzle over ice cream for a delicious grown-up treat. That’s hit the sweet spot.

Azulejos Masterpiece Collection Añejo (Blue) Tequila is a stunning tribute to the artistry and tradition of Mexican craftsmanship. Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels, this añejo boasts a refined smoothness and a depth of flavor that comes from careful aging. Each bottle is hand-painted in a rich blue Talavera ceramic design by skilled artisans, making it not only a premium spirit but also a true work of art. The Blue Edition of Azulejos is the perfect expression of elegance and craftsmanship, making it a standout in any tequila collection.

Tasting Notes
Azulejos Masterpiece Añejo (Blue) Tequila greets the nose with an inviting aroma of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak, with subtle hints of dried fruit and citrus zest. On the palate, it reveals rich layers of butterscotch, dark chocolate, and roasted agave, complemented by a whisper of spice and a touch of honey. The finish is long and warming, with a smooth, velvety texture that leaves a lingering sweetness of oak and agave.

This exceptional tequila is available exclusively through Royal Batch, where it serves as both a collector’s item and a refined choice for sipping.

Disclaimer: The bottle design may vary, depending on availability

Spencerfield Spirits was founded by Alex Nicol, a former marketing director at Glenmorangie. Family owned and operated, Spencerfield is a small-batch craft distillery situated in the small town of Edinburgh, Scotland. Spencerfield is main mission is to produce the finest quality niche craft alternatives to big league brands. And their quirky farm inspired products measures up. Their flagship award-winning Sheep Dip was dubbed extraordinary with a score of 96/100 at the Ultimate Spirit Challenge. Their Pig's Nose expression is another solid release produced a meticulous blend of Speyside, Islay and Lowland malts with superior gentle grain whiskies. Produced in specially selected first-fill oak casks, this whisky gets its name from being 'smooth as a pig's nose, an old farming expression used to describe particularly fine fabric or wool. Originally launched in 1977, the Pig's Nose blend was created by Scotland's only third generation Master Blender, Richard Patterson. The foundation of the whisky is Invergordon grain whisky, aged in first-fill American oak barrels before adding five premium single malts; three of which hail from Speyside, one from the Highlands and a small 5% from Islay yielding a harmonious, exceptionally smooth balance of flavors.

Marigot Bay Cream Liqueurs are made from St. Lucian rum, real cream, and natural flavors at St. Lucia Distillers on the western coast of Saint Lucia. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away is picturesque Marigot Bay, an intimate tropical oasis that captures the heart and beauty of the island, much like Marigot Bay Cream Liqueurs. 

Marigot Bay Spiced Rum Cream is a traditional blend of Saint Lucian rum and real cream with Caribbean spices, including nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and clove. The addition of barrel-aged Saint Lucian rum gives Marigot Bay Spiced Rum Cream a deeply complex character. Enjoy straight out of the fridge, on ice, or in your hot chocolate with whipped cream and nutmeg grated on top.

Blanton’s Gold Edition was created for discerning bourbon aficionados who appreciate exceptional smoothness and complexity in their bourbon whiskey. The nose is first marked by spicy rye and tobacco notes.  Caramel and honey follow soon after, mingled with dark fruit and citrus notes. The palate emulates the same complex nose with rye, tobacco, and honey at the forefront. Round and bold notes of charred oak and vanilla carry you through to an extremely long and harmonious finish. This bourbon consistently delivers on balance and character, on par with the world’s finest whiskey. Best served neat or with a splash of water. Bottled at 51.5% alcohol by volume.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rye and Tobacco

Palate: Oak and Honey 

OVERVIEW
Our newest flavor, Stella Rosa®️ Blueberry is undeniably irresistible. Its sweet and succulent blueberry taste will elevate your mood and your wine-tasting expectations.

FLAVOR PROFILE: Fresh Blueberry

FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
This flavor pairs well with fresh fruits, BBQ chicken, charcuterie, cheesecake, and cinnamon roll coffee cake.

AWARDS
93 points – Gold Medal & Best Buy, Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)
Silver Medal, LA International Wine Competition

About the Brand

Founded in 1823, Fukano Distillery is located in Hitoyoshi City, of the Kumamoto Prefecture of Japan on the island of Kyushu. Hitoyoshi is surrounded by mountains and is known for its pure water and nature. Shigeruriku Fukano is the fifth generation of his family to run the distillery. They use a combination of malted and un-malted rice to make their whisky in a pot still. These releases are very limited in nature and only a few casks are bottled each year. For 2016 they have released a few single new oak casks and also one white label marriage of sherry and new oak casks. Fukano Distillery makes a wonderful whisky that is sold in export markets only and is not to be considered as a Japanese Whisky. It is a Whisky that is distilled, matured, and bottled in Japan.

Our Process

LOCALLY GROWN RICE, A PURE WATER SOURCE & CHARRED BARRELS

Because rice is a clean, sulfurless, distillate it doesn’t require copper stills to produce a drinkable beverage and is instead distilled in stainless steel still and distilled at a relatively low proof. After distillation the shochu, which would be called new make outside of Japan, is then transferred to new charred oak barrels and laid to rest in a warehouse that more closely resembles a Scottish dunnage than a Kentucky Rickhouse.

Fukano 10 Years old Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color : Warm Gold.

Nose / Aroma / Smell: The aroma is delicate but thick with florals, mixed citrus, and sandalwood.

Flavor / Taste / Palate: The palate opens up with a silky complexity stretching from exotic spices and mint to white plum and marmalade.

Finish: The palate is medium length and lingers with notes of marzipan and raisins.

Grapes are manually harvested upon full ripeness beginning in mid-October. Fermentation takes place in neutral vats over a period of 15-20 days with daily pumping over of the must. Upon completion the young wines are racked and aged for 12 months in French barrique. Barrels range from 1-5 years old.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Barley is the foundation of whisky, and it has found its best expression when grown in Sacramento Valley.  It is here that this Sacramento Single Malt Whisky is crafted adhering to the esteemed traditions of American Single Malt Whisky.  Comprising solely of locally sourced, meticulously malted barley from Sacramento, it matures gracefully within a freshly charred American white oak cask.

Meticulously constructed to match the exacting standards of our wine barrels, these American white oak casks boast a lighter char and a fine-tuned capacity.  This distinctive approach ensures that the carefully selected barley takes center stage, delivering an authentic sipping experience that captures the essence of true whisky craftsmanship.

Created in Torino, Cinzano Rosso is the original of Cinzano’s vermouth portfolio. Its amber colour reflects the product’s rich infusion of herbs and spices, while representing its prestige and quality. It is the perfect ingredient for cocktails thanks to its delicate, yet persistent aftertaste and can be served neat or with a splash of soda.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Amber

Nose: An aromatic mix of vanilla and black cherry, with a hint of creamy caramel

Taste: Smooth, with a subtle hint of initial sweetness, opening to spices and complex bitterness, before a botanical finish of artemisia

Bottled from incredibly rare casks filled during some of the Distillery’s darkest days, this is Ardbeg at its most intricate, balanced and beguiling. Majestic aromas of smoked cream and earthy bonfires are masterfully interwoven with layers of pine and fragrant candle wax. Hot pepper rises on the palate, twisting around lemon sherbet sweetness, while hints of carbolic soap and tar flow into a long aftertaste characterised by delicate aniseed entwined with lingering cream and fudge.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Bright Amber

AROMA: A pungent burst of smoked cream, peppermint and toffee, with Ardbeg’s classic fennel and pine resin. Distant earthy bonfires mix with herbal and fruity (banana and tropical) notes, along with fragrant candle wax.

TASTE: An extremely vibrant, hot peppery mouthfeel leads into a burst of sherbet lemon sweetness (candied apples, pears and orange), hints of carbolic soap and tar, more creamy toffee, aniseed and chilli pepper.

FINISH: A long, mellow, lingering aftertaste, with lots of cream, fudge and delicate antiseptic notes. An elegant, soothing style of Ardbeg.

Maker Notes

With seven different Mezcals under our belt, we wanted to pay homage to the Mezcaleros and their families. We are eternally grateful for everyone who shared their experiences and lessons passed down over generations. Our Pechuga Mezcal celebrates the friendship among Mexicans and our combined effort to rescue our Mexican traditions. Our Pechuga is a celebration Mezcal distilled a third time with turkey breast, fruit, and spices. These additions are chosen by Eduardo and Julio’s mother Doña Ángeles and Maestra Mezcalera Doña Sabina. With only one production a year, each with a unique recipe, this Mezcal is truly special.

Agave Type: Agave Angustifolia Haw

Cooking: Earth oven using local wood and river stones

Distillation: Triple distilled in Copper Pot Still

Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is a beloved American classic known for its smoothness and commitment to quality. Distilled in Austin, Texas, from 100% corn and crafted in small batches, Tito’s has become a favorite for vodka enthusiasts worldwide. Using traditional pot stills, the vodka undergoes six distillations to ensure a remarkably clean and refined profile. Tito’s Handmade Vodka is a versatile spirit, perfect for enjoying neat, on the rocks, or as the foundation for your favorite cocktails. It’s a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication of its founder, Tito Beveridge, who created the brand with the goal of making high-quality vodka accessible to all.

Tasting Notes
Tito’s Handmade Vodka offers a smooth, clean taste with a subtle sweetness derived from its corn base. The nose is light and fresh, with hints of vanilla and a touch of peppery spice. On the palate, it reveals a gentle, creamy texture with a clean, slightly sweet finish. Tito’s is known for its balanced flavor, making it an ideal choice for cocktails that highlight the vodka’s smoothness without overwhelming the other ingredients.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is available through Royal Batch, offering a dependable and high-quality option for any occasion, whether you’re mixing up a cocktail or sipping it on its own.

Size: 1000 ml

Navy Strength Gin is an intense but smooth gin, made for cocktails. This overproof gin is distilled with native finger limes and fresh ginger in the botanical basket, giving it great power and intensity. Turmeric adds weight to the palate and a fresh but earthy quality, and the palate is sweet and juicy but still very clean.

Most Recent Awards

Global Gin Masters 2023 - GOLD
Global Gin Masters 2022 - GOLD
ADI International Spirits Competition 2022 - SILVER
Asian Gin Masters 2020 - GOLD

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.

OVERVIEW
Stella Rosa Blackberry has bright flavors that captivate you with every splendid sip of this frizzante red-blend. Enjoy the bold blackberry bliss that gracefully balances between tartness and sweetness, making it the perfect companion after a long day.

FLAVOR PROFILE: Fresh Blackberries

FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
Blackberry pairs perfectly with salty appetizers such as blue cheese and mixed nuts, spicy dishes, pepper crusted pork tenderloin, grilled eggplant, and cheesecake bars.