Maker Notes

Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke features the same high-rye mash bill that Basil Hayden loyalists know and love, but uses secondary aging to deliver a unique, layered flavor with a refined hint of smokiness.

We begin by toasting and lightly charring the secondary barrel. This is followed by delicately igniting hickory-smoked chips at a constant feed to produce smoke, which is then pumped into the barrel, resulting in notes of soft char and light butterscotch. This unique flavor provides a smoother, more subtle take on smoky spirits, and creates the perfectly sophisticated, yet approachable introduction to both bourbon and Basil Hayden.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Deep, rich amber with copper undertones

AROMA: A mellow smoke character with a hint of sweet vanilla

FLAVOR: Soft char with a light sweetness reminiscent of butterscotch and maple

FINISH: Crisp yet delicate smokiness with light toasted hickory wood

The collaboration between Hennessy and Julien Colombier reveals an artistic universe – inspired by a luxuriant plant world, and showcased through Limited Edition bottles. The Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège blend is the expression of eight generations of Master Blenders know- how. To perpetuate the legacy of the original Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, Hennessy Master Blenders have constantly sought to create a completely harmonious blend: it is the definitive expression of a perfectly balanced cognac. Based on a selection of firmly structured eaux-de-vie, aged largely in partially used barrels in order to take on subtle levels of oak tannins, this highly characterful cognac reveals balanced aromas of fresh vanilla, cinnamon and toasty notes, all coming together with a seamless perfection.

VSOP from Maison GAUTIER is an outstanding blend from Petite Champagne, Fins Bois and Bons Bois “crus” (Cognac growing areas), with an authentic character.

VSOP from Maison GAUTIER has won the “Gold Outstanding” medal at the widely renown International Wine & Spirits Competition in 2015.

Our Limited Edition Strawberry Smash Gin is back for a smashing return, made with real Wimbledon strawberries to capture the very essence of Championship summer sipping.

The Finish

Delicate fruitiness and dry juniper mingles to a smooth mint finish.

Simplicity is complexity resolved. Vodka Soda may not be the standard feature on those craft cocktail menus, but there is definitely craft behind perfecting it. Well, we believe we’ve hit the jackpot with our Absolut Vodka Soda Lime & Cucumber.

Delicately sparkling, with the crisp and refreshing taste of lime followed by the bright notes of cool cucumber, Absolut Vodka Soda & Lime is your carefully balanced, all natural flavored, ready to enjoy premixed drink. 

With the help of our very own bartenders, our superb Absolut Vodka and only quality ingredients, the drink-making part is already taken care of. So give yourself a little less time at the bar and a little more time on the dancefloor – we all know that is where you belong.

Paolo Sperone created Caravella Limoncello, a bright, refreshing Italian spirit, from the family recipe that dates back to 1898. It is the world's original Limoncello made with sweet, fresh juice and the tart, earthy peels of lemons from the Amalfi coast. The Sperone brothers also created our Caravella Orangecello. Orangecello is made from the peels of Sicilian oranges soaked in pure grain alcohol with sugar and orange juice.

These crisp, tangy and refreshing Caravella liqueurs are traditionally served ice cold and sipped neat. They will add a sweet, festive flavor to any summer cocktail.

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.

Champagne Telmont, together with its partner wine-growers, has set its sights on producing 100% organic champagne, ensuring a completely sustainable production lifecycle in the coming years. From protecting biodiversity on its land, to using 100% renewable electricity, Champagne Telmont is determined to radically lower its environmental footprint, making me proud to join as an investor.

This exquisite blend of grapes, stemming from four different harvests, showcases its strong personality through a symphony of fruits and a full-bodied, elegant presence. Singular in its expression of terroir, a revelation of the variety that nature offers from one year to the next. Réserve Rosé evokes romance and harmony.

Information Sheet
STRUCTURE: Chardonnay 87% | Meunier 13% | Pinot noir 0%
COLOR: Raspberry pink with a fading reflection of sunset
NOSE: Fresh red fruits, Buttered brioche
AROMAS: Bursting Morello cherry
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 7°C
FOOD PAIRING: Parmesan
DISGORGEMENT: 2021
DOSAGE: 8.4 g/L

Note from the Cellar Master
The initial nose reveals fresh red fruits with a touch of brioche. The first sensation is reminiscent of biting into a perfectly ripe Morello cherry, bursting with full and mature aromas. Powerful, yet remarkably subtle with an extraordinarily long-lasting finish.

About the Brand

There is a Hawaii not often seen by those who live outside the islands, and yet it is all around. There is comfort in being surrounded by it, knowing all the gifts it has given, and still gives, to us. And here in Hawaii, wrapped in the warm and clear Pacific, we live by its rhythm, the Ocean.

We see the sun rise and set on it each day; it waits for us around every corner; it’s the reward for every scaled peak. It is the constant in the life of a Hawaiian. Whether in the presence of its vast stillness or when it rages against the sky, we’re humbled — it reminds us that we are small, and we are lucky to be here. All life is precious and flourishes because of it, and we offer tribute.

Anyone who’s lived or even visited the Islands shares a connection and deep appreciation for the things that make Hawai‘i such a special place on Earth.

For Shay Smith and his family, it is where their life-adventure and OCEAN Organic Vodka began. Being born and raised on Maui provided the luxury to explore this tropical paradise, which included passionately riding its magnificent ocean waves. The Hawaiian Islands are his home and a magical place worth sharing. After returning from college and some International travel, Shay was encouraged by his entrepreneurial parents to create a premium product from Hawaii with the desire of making it available around the world.

The Vision

The idea of OCEAN Organic Vodka was sparked by an article in the newspaper about one of Hawaii's natural resources - desalinated deep ocean mineral water off the Kona coast of the Bid Island, This coupled with a collection of experiences like relaxing on the Ianai after a long day, enjoying a lobation and "talking-story" with friends and family became the basis for this celebratory creation 

Ocean Vodka is distilled from pure organic sugar cane using continuous column distillation through 103 platelets. Each platelet acts as a mini-distillation, resulting in an exceptionally pure spirit.
Ocean Vodka is the only spirit in the world made with 100% deep ocean mineral water, sourced from 3,000 feet below the Kona Coast of the Island of Hawaii. The water in Ocean Vodka contains trace minerals including calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which combine to create an exceptionally smooth and distinct flavor. These minerals impart a light, crisp taste to Ocean vodka, and make a better-tasting drink.
Ocean is best served on the rocks or mixed with freshly squeezed fruit juices.

ACCOLADES
- 92 Points at Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012
- 92 Points at Tasting Panel 2014
- MicroLiquor Triple Gold Medal 2012
- Beverly Hills Triple Gold Medal 2013

Bulleit is rooted in cocktail culture, so naturally we crafted our take on two classic, ultra-premium cocktails: the Bourbon Old Fashioned and Rye Manhattan. We engaged some of the most celebrated and creative bartenders to help us refine and perfect these recipes. That’s how we know you’ll enjoy a bar quality cocktail experience straight from the bottle. The Bulleit Old Fashioned Cocktail exudes notes of sweet oak, nutmeg and light toffee that elegantly come together with the flavor of orange bitters. The Bulleit Manhattan Cocktail offers clean, satiny and woody notes of straight rye whiskey with sweet vermouth and bitters.

Just sit back, pour, garnish as desired and enjoy.

Bulleit is rooted in cocktail culture, so naturally we crafted our take on two classic, ultra-premium cocktails: the Bourbon Old Fashioned and Rye Manhattan.

We engaged some of the most celebrated and creative bartenders to help us refine and perfect these recipes. That’s how we know you’ll enjoy a bar quality cocktail experience straight from the bottle.

The Bulleit Old Fashioned Cocktail exudes notes of sweet oak, nutmeg and light toffee that elegantly come together with the flavor of orange bitters. The Bulleit Manhattan Cocktail offers clean, satiny and woody notes of straight rye whiskey with sweet vermouth and bitters.

Just sit back, pour, garnish as desired and enjoy.

Our 3-year-old rum is a product of collaboration - conceived in California, aged in Florida, rested in Minnesota. Left in ex- rye barrels, our aged rum embraces the American whiskey tradition, adding a slight dryness to our caramel and vanilla notes.

Distilled in a pot still from molasses produced from Floridian sugar cane. Aged in ex-rye barrels and bottled at 44% abv. Free of any additives or artificial colors. Excellent neat or in classic cocktails.

Easily evident flavors including banana and mango. Hints of vanilla and cocoa can be detected in a lingering taste. Spicy and smoky tones derived from our unique Rye wash.

Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich wanted to release a rye that demonstrates his evolution on his path as a whiskey maker. One that has depth, but still sessionable, approachable and most importantly, enjoyable to drink. Designed for rye whiskey enthusiasts while establishing this particular rye recipe to uniquely stand apart from the rye whiskey mainstream. The name for this release is aptly dubbed RYE THE LIGHTNING™ because the playlist used in the BLACK NOISE sonic-enhancement process is Ride the Lightning. But Rob Dietrich and Metallica didn’t want to just use the original version — they wanted to amp it up a notch. They chose a playlist consisting solely of the Ride The Lightning portion of Metallica’s June 2012 Orion Music + More festival setlist — the one and only time the band has ever played the album live in its entirety, albeit in reverse track order from the original album.

A Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Double Cask Finished in Madeira and Rum Casks

Crafted from Kentucky straight rye whiskeys aged between 5-8 years and hand-selected by BLACKENED Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich.

TASTING NOTES

The double cask finishing results in notes of dried fig, hay, pinewood, pear, and rum cake on the nose, and on the palate, clover honey, mint, corn husk, sugar cane, walnut, and cinnamon.

45% ABV | 90 PROOF

The first Straight Rye made in Pennsylvania in over 25 years, this delicious whiskey is distilled farm-to-bottle in Pennsylvania with locally harvested grain and aged for a minimum of four years. The classic Pre-Prohibition flavor profile is the result of time-tested distilling methods and painstaking attention to detail.

WEALTH AND AUTHENTICITY

The rich and intense style of Jamaica and Barbados, with their notes of plum, banana and vanilla, is enhanced by meticulous blending and further maturation, in France.

The result is a profound structure spiced with notes of cinnamon and clove, whose smoky quality adds texture.

An ideal companion for cocktails.

TASTING NOTES

Nose : Hints of black peppercorn, clove, cinnamon, baked cherry, prune, molasses; later sniffs encounter forest, leaves, black tea, dry stone.

Palate : Entry is fruity with white raisins, dried pineapple, and is off-dry. midpalate is spicy, piquant, minerally, and significantly drier than the entry stage. Ends spicy.