United States
Corner Creek Reserve Bourbon Whiskey
Sweet roasted corn and praline lead the aroma, followed by caramel and oak. The palate is round and supple, with dried fruit and toffee adding depth as grain and oak spice bring definition. Its sweetness is measured rather than heavy. The finish carries roasted corn, praline, dried fruit and toffee, with grain and oak spice providing a clear, structured counterpoint.
Kings County Distillery Moonshine 375 mL
Bright and grain-led, with sweet corn at the centre and a clean malted-barley edge. The unaged style keeps the spirit vivid and direct, while careful distillation gives the palate a smooth, polished texture and a clear, warming finish. Serve chilled, over a large cube or in a spirit-forward cocktail; it also works well in a savoury Martini-style drink with dry vermouth and olive brine.
Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Apricot and ripe pear lead the aroma, followed by roasted grain, vanilla and gentle baking spice. The palate is smooth and approachable, with charred American oak bringing structure beneath the fruit and a light caramel sweetness rounding the centre. A measured pepper note and dry oak carry the finish without becoming severe. Serve neat, over a single large cube, or in a restrained Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
Yellow Rose Straight Rye Whiskey
Caramel corn and melted brown sugar lead the aroma, followed by spearmint, clove and a touch of dark fruit. The palate is full and warmly spiced, with honey, worn leather and toasted wood adding depth around the rye’s fresher herbal edge. Sweetness and oak stay in good balance. The finish is long and rich, returning to mint, caramel and peppery spice.
Martin Woods 2021 Jessie James Vineyard Pinot Noir 750 mL
Sweet early-season strawberry, pomegranate and wild raspberry lead, followed by rose petals, pine bough and a quiet woodland note. The palate is bright and sappy, bringing black and red berry fruit together with black tea and layered earth. Fine tannins and crisp acidity give the wine a firm, graceful frame. The finish is focused and persistent, retaining floral lift, savoury detail and clear red-fruit energy.
Martin Woods 2021 Yamhill Valley Vineyard Chardonnay 750 mL
Grilled peach and yellow apple lead, joined by honeycomb, white flowers and a gentle note of ginger. The palate is deep and expressive, with ripe orchard fruit balanced by a clear mineral line and fresh, measured acidity. Hints of mushroom, pollen and candle smoke add savoury complexity without weighing down the fruit. The finish is long and composed, carrying white peach, sweet spice and a quiet saline edge.
Dry Fly Washington Wheat Whiskey
Oak and apple rise first, with a light citrus note keeping the aroma fresh. The palate moves through toasted wheat, toffee and butterscotch, then picks up cinnamon, honey and a peppery edge. The texture is rounded but not soft, preserving grain character through the centre. The finish is lively and warming, leaving buttered toast, spice and a clean trace of oak.
Scholium Project 2014 The Sylphs Guman Vineyard Chardonnay 750 mL
Full and rounded, the palate is disciplined rather than overtly fruity, with layered secondary and tertiary character carrying through its considerable length. The texture is broad yet controlled, shaped by subtle tannic grip and an unhurried sense of development. Complexity builds gradually across the middle. The finish remains balanced and quietly persistent, leaving savoury, mature detail rather than simple sweetness.
Martin Woods 2021 Koosah Vineyard Pinot Noir 750 mL
Red berry compote and dark cherry lead, accented by dried herbs, tangerine peel and a measured note of leather. The palate is supple and sleek, with darker fruit giving the wine depth while vivid acidity keeps it lifted. Fine tannins and a polished texture hold the savoury detail in balance. The finish is persistent and energetic, carrying red fruit, citrus peel and gentle earthy spice.
Martin Woods 2021 Koosah Vineyard Chardonnay 750 mL
Yellow pear and honeyed apple open with white grapefruit, honeysuckle and a cool sea-breeze freshness. The palate is vivid and finely drawn, layering tangerine, lime zest and green apple over a stony mineral core. Cedary herbs and a light celery-seed savouriness bring detail through the middle. Juicy acidity keeps the texture bright and focused, leading to a long, clean finish with lingering citrus and orchard fruit.
Avennia 2016 Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah 750 mL
Dark blackberry and blueberry open with grilled meat, crushed olive, black licorice, camphor and pen ink. Full-bodied and deeply concentrated, the palate remains balanced by bright acidity and sweet, fine tannins. Cracked black pepper, pan drippings, orange essence and hand-rubbed sage add savoury complexity. The finish is exceptionally long and nuanced, lingering on saline mineral notes, spice and dark fruit.
Ancient Age Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Caramel and green apple open with cinnamon, vanilla and light oak. The palate is straightforward and gently sweet, bringing corn, honey and mixed fruit into balance with soft spice. The texture stays light and approachable rather than dense. The finish is clean and moderate, leaving toffee, citrus, vanilla and a final touch of warming oak.
Nicolas-Jay 2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 750 mL
Black cherry and plum lead, accented by violet, dried herbs and bay laurel. The palate is dense and focused, with brilliant red and black fruit framed by impressive tannins and racy acidity. Olive, savoury herbs and a saline edge bring definition through the middle. The finish is long and energetic, retaining bright fruit, mineral tension and a composed, structured feel.
Ashes & Diamonds 2017 Cabernet Franc No. 4 Napa Valley 750 mL
Red cherry and raspberry open with violet, bay leaf, graphite and crushed rock. The palate is medium-bodied and naturally restrained, balancing bright fruit with fresh acidity, light tannins and an earthy herbal line. Subtle power builds without sacrificing aromatic finesse. The finish is clean and mineral, lingering on red fruit, dried herbs and cool stony detail.
Koval Four Grain Single Barrel American Whiskey
Banana and light candy open with biscuit, confectioner's sugar and vanilla frosting. The palate is round and mouth-coating, bringing pie crust, cinnamon and dried fig into balance with cereal grain and measured oak. The sweetness remains controlled rather than heavy. The finish is warming and compact, leaving maple, faint oak, baking spice and a clean grain note.
Reservoir Distillery Hunter & Scott Virginia Bourbon
Warm caramel and vanilla lead a generous aroma, with toasted grain, orange peel and baking spice adding lift. The palate is smooth and balanced, combining rounded corn sweetness with rye-derived spice and a firm but measured oak frame. A subtle cocoa note appears through the middle before the texture turns dry and composed. The finish is warming and persistent. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in an Old Fashioned.
Kings County Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey 375 mL
Corn, hay and peppery spice shape a direct, aromatic opening. The palate is richly textured, bringing cinnamon, dark chocolate and molasses into balance with toasted oak and firm barrel spice. A high-malt grain character keeps the sweetness structured, while the finish is warm, deep and persistent. Serve neat, with a little water, or in a restrained Old Fashioned.
Ashes & Diamonds 2015 Grand Vin No. 2 A&D Vineyard Oak Knoll Red Blend 750 mL
Fresh red and blue fruit lead with measured spice and herbal tones. The palate favours finesse over weight, combining supple berry fruit with bright acidity and a poised, elegant texture. Subtle savoury depth emerges through the middle while fine tannins keep the blend composed. The finish is persistent and balanced, returning to red fruit, herbs and restrained oak detail.
Kentucky Owl Confiscated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Peach, mature oak and vanilla open the aroma, followed by tobacco, cardamom and a light floral lift. The palate builds through red apple, graham cracker, citrus and toffee, with sweet cinnamon keeping the oak in balance. White grape adds freshness through the middle. The finish is warm and persistent, leaving spice, toasted grain and a restrained touch of cayenne.
Merryvale Vineyards 2010 Profile Cabernet Sauvignon–Petit Verdot 750 mL
Cassis and blackberry open with chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, smoke and cedar. The palate is dense and full-bodied, its dark fruit framed by ripe, rounded tannins and a polished sense of weight. Black cherry and grilled herbs add savoury definition through the middle. The finish is long and composed, lingering on violets, dark fruit, cedar and measured spice.