Spirits
Spirits
Sonoma County Distilling Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
American Whiskey
Rye spice and caramel lead a concentrated nose, followed by vanilla, dill, cinnamon and citrus. The palate is oily and full, with clove, charred oak and pepper set against butterscotch and a touch of leather. A pure rye mash and cask-strength bottling preserve the grain's direct, assertive character, while a small addition of water opens the sweeter notes. The finish is long and firmly spiced, carrying dill, caramel and raw grain. Serve neat first, then adjust with water to taste.
Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Whisky
Japanese Whisky
Rose and lychee lead a delicate nose, with rosemary, mature wood and sandalwood adding quiet depth. The palate is smooth and measured, bringing honeyed sweetness together with candied orange peel and white chocolate. Malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's principal distilleries give the blend a layered texture, while Japanese oak contributes a restrained incense-like note. The finish is subtle, tender and gently sweet, with citrus and polished wood lingering. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in a carefully made highball.
Benromach 15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Sweet toffee and orchard fruit open the nose, followed by cracked black pepper and a measured thread of peat smoke. The palate brings apples and forest berries together with dark chocolate, rich sherry and charred oak. Maturation in first-fill sherry and bourbon casks gives the whisky depth without obscuring its fruit, while the smoke remains restrained and savoury. The finish is long and composed, carrying cocoa, pepper, oak and soft smoke. Serve neat or add a small amount of water.
The English Whisky Co. Chapter 6 Rare Single Malt English Whisky
British Whisky
Fresh apple and thick vanilla custard shape the nose, followed by a gentle mix of almonds and hazelnuts. The palate is light but assured, with apple crumble, sweet malt and soft oak carried by a clean, slightly peppery texture. Fruit remains at the centre as the whisky develops, while the nutty character adds quiet depth without making the spirit heavy. The finish is long, lightly warming and neatly balanced between vanilla sweetness, orchard fruit and oak. Serve neat or with a little water.
Arette Artesanal Suave Reposado Tequila
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Cooked agave and tropical fruit lead the nose, with vanilla, hay and a light citrus note adding lift. The palate is graceful and layered, bringing butterscotch, baking spice and black pepper around a gentle core of oak. Mint and earthy almond appear through the middle, keeping the sweetness controlled, while a touch of caramel rounds the texture. The finish is clean and peppery, with agave and soft wood lingering. Serve neat or in a carefully built spirit-forward cocktail.
Mortlach 16 Year Old Distiller’s Dram Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Stewed black orchard fruit leads a bold, complex nose, with dark chocolate, dried fruit and a trace of smoke adding depth. The palate is robust and full, shaped by sherry casks and a savoury, almost meaty richness that gives the whisky its distinctive weight. Honeyed sweetness softens the darker fruit and oak, while gentle spice keeps the structure firm. The finish is long and warming, carrying cocoa, dried fruit and polished wood. Serve neat or add water gradually.
Nismes-Delclou Armagnac 1991
French Brandy
Floral aromatics open gradually, joined by sweet spice, caramel and a gentle nuttiness. The palate is velvety and composed, with mature fruit held in balance by polished oak and a savoury undertone. Distillation on the lees and long maturation in local Gascon black oak give the spirit both texture and quiet complexity. The finish is measured and warming, carrying spice, caramel and dried fruit. Serve neat in a tulip-shaped glass and allow it time to open.
Two Stacks Smoke & Mirrors Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Irish Whiskey
Campfire smoke leads the nose, with dark chocolate, caramel and earthy spice bringing depth. The palate is bold yet controlled, layering toffee, dried fruit and roasted nuts over a creamy malt texture. Partial finishing in Irish Imperial stout casks adds a roasted, gently bitter edge that sits naturally beside the peat. The finish is long and warming, with smoke gradually giving way to lingering sweetness. Serve neat, or add a small amount of water to open the darker malt and cask notes.
Kings County Distillery Blended Bourbon Whiskey
American Whiskey
Fresh bread, ripe berries and orchard fruit shape the nose, with hints of cinnamon pastry adding warmth. The palate is creamy and fruit-led, moving from blueberry and strawberry toward apple, citrus peel and a light touch of spearmint. A house blend of bourbon, rye, malt and corn whiskeys gives the whiskey a supple texture and a distinctive grain character. The finish grows breadier and gently spiced, balancing fruit sweetness with a clean herbal lift. Serve neat or in a spirit-forward cocktail.
Compass Box Crimson Casks Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Dark chocolate and plum preserve open the nose, with redcurrant adding brightness around a core of warm oak spice. The palate brings together ripe Highland fruit and a measured thread of Islay smoke, giving the whisky both richness and lift. Oloroso-seasoned wood and red-wine casks deepen the fruit without obscuring the malt, while bourbon casks keep the texture poised. The finish is warming and gently smoky, carrying cocoa, dark berries and spice. Serve neat or add water gradually.
Hartfield & Co. Pre-Prohibition Style Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
American Whiskey
Sweet corn and ripe stone fruit lead the nose, joined by honeysuckle and a measured note of cherry. The palate is grain-forward and composed, with cinnamon spice developing around a rounded core of caramel and toasted corn. Smaller-barrel maturation brings structure without overwhelming the softer grain character. Tobacco and polished wood emerge on the finish, balancing the bourbon's gentle sweetness with a dry, savoury edge. Serve neat, with a little water, or over a single large cube.
Casey Jones Small Batch Original Four Grain Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
American Whiskey
Caramel and toasted grain lead a gently sweet nose, followed by a light nutty note. The palate is velvety and rounded, with wheat softening the bourbon's structure and allowing caramel, vanilla and subtle baking spice to come forward. A mild roasted character adds depth without making the whiskey heavy. The finish remains smooth and measured, carrying sweet grain, nuts and lingering caramel. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in an Old Fashioned where a softer bourbon profile is preferred.
Redbreast 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Irish Whiskey
Berry fruit and aromatic oils lead the nose, with dried fruit, caramel and toasted wood adding depth. The palate is full and composed, bringing stone fruit and fresh orchard fruit together with baking spice and a gentle nutty richness. Maturation in bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks gives the whiskey both sweetness and structure, while the pot-still character keeps the texture lively. The finish is long and sophisticated, carrying spice, fruit and polished oak. Serve neat or add water gradually.
Adictivo Añejo Tequila
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Honey, caramel and vanilla lead a generous nose, joined by sweet spice and toasted oak. The palate is silky and full, with toffee, butterscotch and dried fruit layered over roasted agave. Two years in French oak bring warmth and a polished cask sweetness, while gentle spice keeps the texture from feeling heavy. The finish is long and smooth, carrying vanilla, caramel and seasoned wood. Serve neat after dinner, or over one large cube when a softer, richer presentation is preferred.
Veneno Mágico Espadín Mezcal
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Roasted agave and gentle campfire smoke lead the aroma, lifted by wild herbs, citrus and a restrained floral note. The palate is rich and earthy, with the agave's natural sweetness giving balance to the smoke rather than being covered by it. Herbal tones and bright citrus keep the middle fresh, while a subtle savoury depth adds structure. The finish is smooth and measured, leaving roasted agave, soft smoke and lingering herbs. Serve neat at room temperature, ideally in a small copita.
Black Sheep Single Estate Blanco Tequila
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Fresh blue agave sets the tone, with gentle fruit, green herbs and white pepper shaping the aroma. The palate is creamy and rounded, balancing natural agave sweetness with citrus, subtle earth and a clean peppery edge. Its single-estate Highland character is expressed with restraint: vegetal notes remain present but never dominate the fruit or texture. The finish is smooth and composed, carrying herbs, pepper and lightly sweet agave. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in a spirit-forward Margarita.
Don Fulano Fuerte Blanco 100 Proof Tequila
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Jasmine and orange blossom lead an aromatic nose, followed by yellow apple, cooked agave and a distinctly mineral, rain-on-stone note. The palate is full and energetic, with sweet agave, citrus zest, black pepper and earthy spice held in balance by the higher strength. Despite its intensity, the texture stays smooth and measured rather than hot. Floral tones return through the finish alongside wet stone, pepper and lingering cooked agave. Serve neat in a small glass, or use where a cocktail benefits from concentrated agave character.
Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited Linkwood 2013 9 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Tropical fruit leads the aroma, with apricot, mango and coconut forming a bright, generous core. The palate carries the same ripe fruit into a warmer register, where cinnamon and ginger add definition without overwhelming the malt. A Sauternes-cask finish brings a honeyed, vinous lift and rounds the texture, while the spirit remains clear and composed. The finish is warming and gently spiced, with mango, apricot and ginger lingering. Serve neat, adding a small measure of water if desired.
Glengoyne 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Fresh hay and malt open the nose, followed by rosehip, citrus and dried fruit. The palate is clean and gently sweet, with tropical fruit, candied lemon, vanilla and apple pie layered over a honeyed texture. Bourbon, first-fill sherry and refill casks give the whisky a rounded profile without obscuring its bright fruit. Cinnamon and light oak add structure as it develops. The finish is pleasantly dry, carrying gentle spice, orange and lingering oak. Serve neat or with a small splash of water.
Nismes-Delclou Hors d’Age Bas-Armagnac
French Brandy
Luscious and rounded, with dried fruit, warm spice and toasted nuts forming the core of the aroma. The palate is rich and fleshy rather than heavy, with mature oak framing the fruit and a restrained floral note bringing lift. Extended ageing gives the spirit a settled texture and measured warmth, while the nutty and spiced elements build through the middle. The finish is balanced and persistent, carrying dried fruit, seasoned wood and gentle perfume. Serve neat in a tulip-shaped glass.
Holyrood Arrival Release No. 1 Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Dried and tropical fruit lead the nose, with raisins, butterscotch, fresh cake, sticky toffee and a soft leather note. The palate is generous but balanced, layering caramel, vanilla, digestive biscuit and tablet over ginger spice and a light savoury salinity. Maturation in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks, bourbon barrels and rum barriques gives the whisky both richness and lift. The finish is long and mouth-watering, carrying apple pie, red fruit and sweet spice. Serve neat or add water gradually.
Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Manuka honey, dried fig and date lead a sweet, creamy nose, with soft sherry and light oak underneath. The palate is full and richly textured, layering berry fruit, caramel and toasted almond over honey and buttered granary toast. Oloroso sherry-cask maturation gives the whisky its dense fruit and nutty depth while the malt retains a rustic warmth. The finish turns drier and spicier, with cocoa, oak and lingering dark fruit bringing structure to the sweetness. Serve neat or add a small measure of water.
The Matsui Sakura Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Japanese Whisky
A floral nose opens with fresh melon, white fruit and a light dusting of confectioner's sugar. Rose petal and sweet grain add perfume without overwhelming the malt. The palate brings apple, citrus and honey over a gently bitter malt core, with caramel and buttered toast giving the texture more weight. Sakura, or Japanese cherry wood, contributes a faint blossom-like sweetness and dry spice. White pepper, anise and a trace of vanilla shape the lingering finish. Serve neat or with a small splash of water.
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old Batch 4 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Oak spice, vanilla and coconut lead the nose, followed by lemon, orange and a delicate thread of sweet peat smoke. The palate is lively but balanced, with gentle smoke moving through toasted oak, vanilla and bright lemon zest. Coastal salinity and pepper build as the whisky develops, giving the fruit and sweetness a firmer edge. First-fill bourbon casks keep the profile direct and energetic. The finish is long, carrying light smoke, vanilla and lemon-pepper warmth. Add water gradually to open the citrus and soften the cask strength.
Château de Martet Bas-Armagnac 1990
French Brandy
Deep in colour, with a rich, earthy nose that signals a mature and grounded style. The palate is round and full, bringing dried fig and vanilla together over a firm but polished cask structure. Sweet fruit softens the spirit's earthy depth, while the vanilla adds warmth without making the profile feel heavy. The texture remains generous and composed through the middle. A very long finish carries dried fruit, seasoned wood and lingering vanilla. Serve neat in a tulip-shaped glass and allow it time to open.
Derrumbes Guerrero Mezcal
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Honey, melon and soft floral aromas lead, with a lightly savoury note adding depth. The palate is rounded and gently smoky, showing honeydew, ripe cantaloupe and milk chocolate over mineral, earthy tones. Sage, menthol and pepper bring freshness and definition, while the fruit keeps the texture supple. Made from wild Penca Ancha, or Cupreata, agave in Coyuca de Catalán, it balances sweet, herbal and savoury elements with unusual clarity. The finish is dry and persistent, carrying pepper, cool herbs and a faint rocky bitterness. Serve neat in a copita.
Jean Fillioux Très Vieux Grande Champagne Cognac
French Cognac
Vanilla leads an expressive nose, followed by orange marmalade, quince and ripe pear. The palate is full and powerful but remains elegant, with jammy fruit and praline bringing richness while sweet spice provides lift and definition. Its generous texture carries the flavours evenly rather than allowing the oak to dominate. The finish is exceptionally long, returning to candied citrus, vanilla, pear and gentle spice. A polished Grande Champagne style with immediate aromatic appeal and enough structure for slow sipping. Serve neat at room temperature.
Nismes-Delclou Armagnac 1996
French Brandy
Copper tones introduce a mature, inviting style. The nose is charming and measured, with worn leather and vanilla set against gentle cask aromas. The palate is smooth and rounded but carries a clear line of spice, supported by harmonious tannins and well-integrated oak. Its generous texture remains balanced and free of sharp acidity, allowing the vanilla, leather and warm spice to unfold gradually. The finish is structured and persistent, with polished wood and savoury maturity lingering. Serve neat in a tulip-shaped glass.
Kaiyo The Peated Japanese Mizunara Oak Whisky
Japanese Whisky
Roasted pecan, floral oak and melted butter open the nose, with tangy citrus peel giving the aroma lift. The palate is softly smoky rather than heavily peated, layering coffee and damp forest floor with anise and fresh mint. Mizunara oak adds an aromatic, gently spicy frame around the smoke. Cassia and cola notes emerge toward the finish, followed by a darker thread of spiced fruit compote. The close is warming, earthy and dry, with smoke and oak lingering in measured balance. Serve neat or with a few drops of water.
Leiper’s Fork Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey
American Whiskey
Milk chocolate, coffee and brown sugar lead the nose, followed by toffee popcorn, melted butter and freshly baked bread. The palate turns darker and more savoury, with peanut, charred oak, apple skin, cardamom, Morello cherry and nutmeg. Vanilla, mint and liquorice add contrast as the wood and spice build. Made from corn, wheat and malted barley, then charcoal filtered, it balances sweetness with earthy depth. The finish is warm and persistent, returning to toasted oak, brown butter, toffee and mint.