Whiskey

"Im an avid whiskey lover," says Darek Bell, master distiller at Corsair Artisan Distillery in Kentucky, "but I do think whiskey could be better. Different. More interesting. More imaginative." Bell, a graduate of the Bruichladdich Distilling Academy in Islay, Scotland, is a mad-scientist and a notoriously experimental distiller. Since opening its doors in 2009, Corsair Artisan Distillery has received numerous accolades and awards, including being named the 2013 Craft Distillery of the Year and 2013 Innovator of the Year by Whisky Magazine.Corsair Ryemageddon American Rye Whiskey is distilled from a mash of 80 percent malted rye grains and 20 percent chocolate rye grains. After the grains have been harvested by local farmers, they are mashed and fermented before being twice distilled, first through Bells antique wash still and then again through his 240-gallon copper-pot still. Corsairs small operation has no mechanized components each step of the distillation process is completed by hand. "We make less in a year than a big distillery spills in a day," says Clay Smith, Corsairs Distillery Manager.Once the whiskey has been distilled, it is aged in 15 gallon, charred American oak casks for just under one year. Following maturation, each batch of Ryemageddon Whiskey is brought to proof and bottled by hand. "Our products are extremely small batch,"adds Smith, "meaning that our largest run is 550 bottles."Corsair Ryemageddon American Rye Whiskey has an aroma of milk chocolate and peanut butter, along with notes of fresh rye toast, baking spices and buttered bread on the palate. The flavors lead gently to a warming finish with a touch of fruit, butter and vanilla. The whiskey earned the Gold Medal at the International Review of Spirits, and earned a score of 94 points from the Beverage Testing Institute. Pick up a bottle today!

"Im an avid whiskey lover," says Darek Bell, master distiller at Corsair Artisan Distillery in Kentucky, "but I do think whiskey could be better. Different. More interesting. More imaginative." Bell, a graduate of the Bruichladdich Distilling Academy in Islay, Scotland, is a mad-scientist and a notoriously experimental distiller. Since opening its doors in 2009, Corsair Artisan Distillery has received numerous accolades and awards, including being named the 2013 Craft Distillery of the Year and 2013 Innovator of the Year by Whisky Magazine.Corsair Triple Smoke Small Batch American Malt Whiskey is made exclusively from American malted barley. Once Bell sources the barley, he divides it into three fractions and smokes each fraction over a different fuel. While a portion of the barley is smoked over a traditional peat flame, another portion is smoked over a cherry wood flame, and the remainder is smoked over a beechwood flame. This smoking process unique in the industry contributes well-balanced notes of sweet fruits and peaty smoke to the whiskey, and adds an unusual depth and complexity.After smoking the barley, Bell mashes and ferments it before being distilled the wash through his 240-gallon, antique copper-pot still. Then, the whiskey is aged in new, charred American oak barrels, which contribute hints of cinnamon and allspice to the whiskey, and add an additional layer of complexity. Following maturation, Corsair Triple Smoke is brought to proof and bottled by hand.Corsair Triple Smoke earned the Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2010 and at the MicroLiquor Spirits Awards in 2011. In addition, it earned the title of "Artisan Whiskey of the Year" in 2013 from Whisky Advocate.Pick up a bottle today!

"Im an avid whiskey lover," says Darek Bell, master distiller at Corsair Artisan Distillery in Kentucky, "but I do think whiskey could be better. Different. More interesting. More imaginative". Bell, a graduate of the Bruichladdich Distilling Academy in Islay, Scotland, is a mad scientist and a notoriously experimental distiller. Since opening its doors in 2009, Corsair Artisan Distillery has received numerous accolades and awards, including being named the 2013 Craft Distillery of the Year and 2013 Innovator of the Year by Whisky Magazine.Wildfire is Corsairs very first grain to glass whiskey, crafted from barley grown, malted, and smoked at a rural Tennessee farm in Bells Bend. Wildfire is 100 percent hickory-smoked, which gives it a unique flavor profile and smooth mouthfeel. Launched in 2015 Wildfire has quickly become one of our most popular whiskeys.Pick up your bottle today!

The Cotswolds Distillery is the brainchild of Dan Szor, a native New Yorker whose 30-year career in finance took him and his family to London, where theyd often escape the stress of city living by spending weekends in Englands Cotswolds. Classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty by the British government, the Cotswolds is a designated conservation area due to their significant landscape value, and its easy to see why Dan was so quickly enamored with the rolling hills and honey-colored cottages of the region.While living in England, Dans deep-rooted passion for whisky led him on annual pilgrimages to Islay, where he fervently explored the various single malt Scotch distilleries. One day, back in the Cotswolds, Dan was staring out of a window at a neighboring barley field when he suddenly had an aha moment barley was growing all over the Cotswolds, yet no one was distilling it. Dan decided to be the first, and within just a few years he had snapped up an old barn conversion, commissioned several custom stills and begun distilling the regions very first artisanal spirits at the Cotswolds Distillery.Cotswold distillery maintains itself as one of the only fully operational Gin/Whisky distilleries in the United Kingdom. They also produced the first whisky made entirely in the Cotswolds. They embrace the grain-to-glass philosophy at Cotswolds, hand-crafting their spirits in small batches using high-quality local barley.Emphasizing quality over cost during every step of production, Cotswold uses their very own floor maltings and incorporates long fermentation and slow distillation methods, using traditional, Forsyth copper pot stills. The whisky is then is aged in a combination of first fill ex-bourbon casks and repurposed wine barrels, and is blended and bottled on-site. This breakout single malt is a highly acclaimed release, selling out quickly following its launch. The whisky was rated 94/100 in Jim Murrays 2016 and 2017 Whisky Bibles.Pick up your bottle today!

You might know the actress and comedian Aisha Tyler as the voice of Lana from the TV show Archer or Dr. Tara Lewis from Criminal Minds. But shes also a cocktail aficionado. She has recently partnered with Skinnygirl Cocktails and Bulldog Gin co-creator David Kanbar to launch her own brand of 80-proof ready-to-drink cocktails Courage+Stone that is based in Brooklyn, New York.The idea was born of Tylers own experience of getting home from work and craving a good quality mixed drink. But that involves more work and calls for specific ingredients that might not be on hand. These ready-made cocktails take the measuring, mixing, and mess out of the equation. The production and bottling take place in Brooklyn and Tyler often goes hands-on, filling the bottles herself. The Courage+Stone brand currently has an Old Fashioned and Manhattan in its lineup with a Gin Old Fashioned on its way.The Classic Manhattan is made with small-batch American rye whiskey, cane sugar, their own vermouth and bitters, as well as natural cherry and dark chocolate flavors. There are no artificial flavors, coloring, corn syrup, or preservatives added. Add ice and a preserved cherry for that perfect rich and delicious cocktail experience.Grab a bottle today!

You might know the actress and comedian Aisha Tyler as the voice of Lana from the TV show Archer or Dr. Tara Lewis from Criminal Minds. But shes also a cocktail aficionado. She has recently partnered with Skinnygirl Cocktails and Bulldog Gin co-creator David Kanbar to launch her own brand of 80-proof ready-to-drink cocktails Courage+Stone that is based in Brooklyn, New York.The idea was born of Tylers own experience of getting home from work and craving a good quality mixed drink. But that involves more work and calls for specific ingredients that might not be on hand. These ready-made cocktails take the measuring, mixing, and mess out of the equation. The production and bottling take place in Brooklyn and Tyler often goes hands-on, filling the bottles herself. The Courage+Stone brand currently has an Old Fashioned and Manhattan in its lineup with a Gin Old Fashioned on its way.The Classic Old Fashioned is made with small-batch American rye whiskey, cane sugar, natural orange and cherry flavors, and their own custom bitters. There are no artificial flavors, coloring, corn syrup, or preservatives added. The only thing missing from this spicy and fruity drink is a bit of ice and a slice of orange peel.Grab a bottle today!

Situated in the Speyside region of Scotland, the Cragganmore Distillery was founded by John Smith in 1870. Smith heralded from a dynastic whisky family his family had previously been involved in the operation of the Macallan, Glenfarclas and Glenlivet distilleries, and he was related to George Smith, the founder of the Glenlivet Distillery. The name of the distillery (Cragganmore translates to "big rock" in ancient Galiec) is from derived the greenstone rocks sourced from a nearby hill that were used to build the distillerys infrastructure and maturation warehouses. Upon Smiths death in 1886, his son largely rebuilt the distillery and refurbished its equipment while preserving its traditional distillation techniques.Today, the Cragganmore Distillery continues to honor the Smith legacy by crafting a unique single malt whisky made exclusively from lightly smoked barley. Once the barley arrives at the distillery, it is mashed in one of the distillerys six stainless steel mashtuns before being fermented in washbacks made of European larch. While larch washbacks are more difficult and expensive to maintain as compared to steel washbacks, they absorb a portion of the heat generated during fermentation and thus, contribute to a more robust flavor profile.Following fermentation, the whisky is distilled twice through Cragganmores copper-pot stills. The distillerys unique, flat-topped spirit stills (most distilleries have swan-shaped stills) and traditional worm-tubs (most distilleries use cooling condensers) contribute additional complexity and flavor to the whisky.After the whisky has been distilled, Cragganmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is aged for twelve years in second-fill bourbon casks. The distillery uses second-fill casks to subdue the woodiness that is often imparted by lengthy aging in virgin or first-fill ex-bourbon casks. As a result, the whisky has a straw gold color and beautiful floral aroma, with added notes of sage, rosemary, honey and peanut butter brittle. The palate is filled with hazelnuts, dark chocolate and lavender, and leads to a subtle finish that is marked by oak, almonds, light smoke and vanilla.Cragganmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky earned 94 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and is said to have, the most complex nose of any malt whisky, according to the esteemed whisky writer Michael Jackson. Pick up a bottle today!

Situated in the Speyside region of Scotland, the Cragganmore Distillery was founded by John Smith in 1870. Smith heralded from a dynastic whisky family his family had previously been involved in the operation of the Macallan, Glenfarclas and Glenlivet distilleries, and he was related to George Smith, the founder of the Glenlivet Distillery. The name of the distillery (Cragganmore translates to "big rock"in ancient Galiec) is from derived the greenstone rocks sourced from a nearby hill that were used to build the distillerys infrastructure and maturation warehouses. Upon Smiths death in 1886, his son largely rebuilt the distillery and refurbished its equipment while preserving its traditional distillation techniques. Today, the Cragganmore Distillery continues to honor the Smith legacy by crafting a unique single malt whisky made exclusively from lightly smoked barley. Once the barley arrives at the distillery, it is mashed in one of the distillerys six stainless steel mashtuns before being fermented in washbacks made of European larch. While larch washbacks are more difficult and expensive to maintain as compared to steel washbacks, they absorb a portion of the heat generated during fermentation and thus, contribute to a more robust flavor profile. Following fermentation, the whisky is distilled twice through Cragganmores copper-pot stills. The distillerys unique, flat-topped spirit stills (most distilleries have swan-shaped stills) and traditional worm-tubs (most distilleries use cooling condensers) contribute additional complexity and flavor to the whisky. After the whisky has been distilled, Cragganmore Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky is matured in traditional oak casks before being double-barreled, or finished, in casks that were previously used to mature port. This double-barreling process contributes a deep and fruity flavor profile to the whisky, which is complemented by undertones of milk chocolate, wood spices and roasted nuts. In addition, the finishing process imparts notes of berries and red fruits on the dry, fruity finish. We have only a handful of bottles available. Pick one up today!

Located in the heart of Speyside, at the confluence of the rivers Fiddich and Spey, Craigellachie Distillery takes its name from the town of Craigellachie, which literally means "rocky hill." Situated on a cliff that overlooks the river Spey, the town of Craigellachie dates back to the early 18th century, and the distillery itself was built by a group of blenders and merchants in 1891. Designed by then-famous architect Charles Doig, Craigellachie Distillery reflects the rustic, adventurous attitude of the mountains on which it was built, and has been described since its earliest days as "old-fashioned."Craigellachie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is crafted from malted barley and pure spring water sourced from a spring on nearby Little Convall Hill. The malt is prepared in a wood-fired kiln before being triple-distilled through Craigellachies two spirit stills finally, the distillery uses rare worm tub condensers to impart unusually strong flavors unto the whisky."Craigellachie has always been the problem child for us in thats its sulphury and meaty," says Stephen Marshall, a global marketing manager for the brand. "Its difficult for other companies to take. Weve been sitting on stocks of it without realizing how good it was; its really good stuff."Craigellachie 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is part of the Last Great Malts Collection from Dewars, and it has been carefully selected by Master Blender Stephanie Macleod to showcase the very best of Craigellachies distinct character, which has been said to demonstrate the best elements of Speyside, both dark and light. The whisky has straw gold color and a bold, peppery aroma that is bolstered by stone fruits, cloves, vanilla and marshlands. The palate is hearty, filled with lively notes of melon, honeysuckle, toffee and burnt wood, and leads to a complex finish, with additional notes of charred oak, apricots and rustic earth.The Craigellachie range was dubbed one of the "Best New Launches" at the 2015 World Whisky Awards.Pick up a bottle today!

Located in the heart of Speyside, at the confluence of the rivers Fiddich and Spey, Craigellachie Distillery takes its name from the town of Craigellachie, which literally means "rocky hill." Situated on a cliff that overlooks the river Spey, the town of Craigellachie dates back to the early 18th century, and the distillery itself was built by a group of blenders and merchants in 1891. Designed by then-famous architect Charles Doig, Craigellachie Distillery reflects the rustic, adventurous attitude of the mountains on which it was built, and has been described since its earliest days as "old-fashioned."Craigellachie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is crafted from malted barley and pure spring water sourced from a spring on nearby Little Convall Hill. The malt is prepared in a wood-fired kiln before being triple-distilled through Craigellachies two spirit stills finally, the distillery uses rare worm tub condensers to impart unusually strong flavors unto the whisky."Craigellachie has always been the problem child for us in thats its sulphury and meaty," says Stephen Marshall, a global marketing manager for the brand. "Its difficult for other companies to take. Weve been sitting on stocks of it without realizing how good it was; its really good stuff."With their whiskies typically being made for Dewars blends, the Craigellachie single malt was once an extremely rare sighting until 2014, when four age statement single malts were released under the Craigellachie name. This 17-year-old showcases the meatier elements characteristic of this Speyside spirit. Bottled at 46 percent ABV this single malt possesses the brands signature uninhibited yet refined flavors, with subtle hints of vanilla, exotic fruits followed by a gradual, smoky finish evocative of Craigellachies 23 Year. This whisky won a Gold medal at the 2015 Scotch Whisky Masters, and a Silver Outstanding at the 2017 International Wine and Spirit Competition.Get your bottle today!

Located in the heart of Speyside, at the confluence of the rivers Fiddich and Spey, Craigellachie Distillery takes its name from the town of Craigellachie, which literally means rocky hill. Situated on a cliff that overlooks the river Spey, the town of Craigellachie dates back to the early 18th century, and the distillery itself was built by a group of blenders and merchants in 1891. Designed by then-famous architect Charles Doig, Craigellachie Distillery reflects the rustic, adventurous attitude of the mountains on which it was built, and has been described since its earliest days as old-fashioned.Craigellachie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is crafted from malted barley and pure spring water sourced from a spring on nearby Little Convall Hill. The malt is prepared in a wood-fired kiln before being triple-distilled through Craigellachies two spirit stills finally, the distillery uses rare worm tub condensers to impart unusually strong flavors unto the whisky.Craigellachie has always been the problem child for us in thats its sulphury and meaty, says Stephen Marshall, a global marketing manager for the brand. Its difficult for other companies to take. Weve been sitting on stocks of it without realizing how good it was; its really good stuff.Craigellachie 23-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the oldest distillery bottling yet to be released by Craigellachie. The whisky has a bold, salty seaside aroma bolstered by lemon, garden herbs and oak, which leads to a hearty palate filled with notes of pear, citrus zest, iodine and toasted marshmallows. The finish is long and dry, with additional notes of oak, cranberries, pepper and baking spices which linger.Craigellachie 23 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky won Best in Show in the whisky category and Best Single Malt Aged 20+ Years at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Only 200 cases of this rare whisky have been produced. Pick up a bottle of this limited edition Scotch today!

J.W. Rutledge Distillery was founded by former Four Roses master distiller Jim Rutledge. As the construction of their new sustainable distillery is underway (a facility that utilizes clean technologies like geothermal heating and cooling, solar energy, and biomass energy), Jim Rutledge sources and blends whiskey from other distilleries to put out new releases under the J.W. Rutledge brands, beginning with Cream of Kentucky. Their aim is to produce Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Straight Rye Whiskey the old-fashioned way relative to the requisites, guidelines and standards for Straight Whiskey production that have been in place for close to two centuries. The Cream of Kentucky label was first introduced in 1888 by I. Trager and Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Before Prohibition ended, the brand was picked up by the renowned Schenley Company and re-introduced to the industry in 1934. Cream of Kentucky reached great success in the 30s and 40s, using the work of famed artist Norman Rockwell. Cream of Kentucky is now owned by J.W. Rutledge, who has recently secured a limited supply of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey he feels is worthy of the rebirth of Cream of Kentucky Bourbon as a premium whiskey. Cream of Kentucky is an 11.5-year-old straight bourbon blend of 60 barrels. Bottled at 102 proof, this bourbon has notes of sweet cherries, vanilla, and dry tannins followed by a floral cracked pepper finish.Pick up your bottle today!

J.W. Rutledge Distillery was founded by former Four Roses master distiller Jim Rutledge. As the construction of their new sustainable distillery is underway (a facility that utilizes clean technologies like geothermal heating and cooling, solar energy, and biomass energy), Jim Rutledge sources and blends whiskey from other distilleries to put out new releases under the J.W. Rutledge brands, beginning with Cream of Kentucky. Their aim is to produce Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Straight Rye Whiskey the old-fashioned way relative to the requisites, guidelines and standards for Straight Whiskey production that have been in place for close to two centuries. The Cream of Kentucky label was first introduced in 1888 by I. Trager and Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Before Prohibition ended, the brand was picked up by the renowned Schenley Company and re-introduced to the industry in 1934. Cream of Kentucky reached great success in the 30s and 40s, using the work of famed artist Norman Rockwell. Cream of Kentucky is now owned by J.W. Rutledge, who has recently secured a limited supply of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey he feels is worthy of the rebirth of Cream of Kentucky Bourbon as a premium whiskey. This 3rd batch of Cream of Kentucky is a limited supply of Kentucky bourbon with decadent notes of caramel, vanilla, and milk chocolate, balanced by oak.Pick up your bottle today!

J.W. Rutledge Distillery was founded by former Four Roses master distiller Jim Rutledge. As the construction of their new sustainable distillery is underway (a facility that utilizes clean technologies like geothermal heating and cooling, solar energy, and biomass energy), Jim Rutledge sources and blends whiskey from other distilleries to put out new releases under the J.W. Rutledge brands, beginning with Cream of Kentucky.Their aim is to produce Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey and straight rye whiskey the "old-fashioned way" relative to the requisites, guidelines, and standards for straight whiskey production that have been in place for close to two centuries. The Cream of Kentucky label was first introduced in 1888 by I. Trager and Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Before Prohibition ended, the brand was picked up by the renowned Schenley Company and re-introduced to the industry in 1934. Cream of Kentucky reached great success in the 30s and 40s, using the work of famed artist Norman Rockwell.Cream of Kentucky is now owned by J.W. Rutledge, who has recently secured a limited supply of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey he feels is worthy of the rebirth of Cream of Kentucky Bourbon as a premium whiskey. Cream of Kentucky 13 is a 13-year-old straight bourbon that was sourced by the discerning eye of Jim Rutledge and is an exquisitely well-balanced and rich straight bourbon.Pick a bottle up today!

American rapper and independent record label owner Yelawolf has worked with some of the brightest stars in the music industry, including Eminem, Kid Rock, Travis Barker, and Ed Sheeran. He has recently partnered with Next Century Spirits to launch the Creek Water Whiskey brand for fans and whiskey lovers alike.The artists down-to-earth style and lyrics deal with the gritty rural everyday life which embraces the core of America, blemishes and all. The whiskey channels this same outlook, and the Durham, North Carolina distillery provided the perfect spirit. Its a state-of-the-art distillery that combines tradition with science, producing authentic hand-crafted spirits, maturing them in wooden casks, and employing a patented proprietary finishing process that speeds up the maturation.Their first release was the award-winning 100-proof Creek Water Whiskey, crafted from a bourbon mash of 75 percent corn, 21 percent rye, and 4 percent malt. It has an honest bourbon profile with tobacco, maple syrup, cinnamon spice, and oak notes. The Cinnamon Flavored Whiskey expression is limited to 1500 cases and cuts the flagship down to 70 proof. It adds a cinnamon infusion to the mix for an extra spicy kick thats perfect for cocktails or sipping. Each pre-order comes with a Creek Water Whiskey bandana.Pick one of these limited-edition bottles up today!

In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made history when they became the first reigning monarchs to journey across North America, traveling from Quebec City to Vancouver by train. Prior to their arrival, a local entrepreneur set out to craft a whisky that the King and Queen could enjoy in the privacy of their rail car. After sampling over 600 different blends of whisky, and scouring through hundreds of different types of glass, labels, and bottles, the entrepreneur created what he believed to be the perfect whisky and called it Crown Royal. At the beginning of their journey, the King and Queen were gifted ten cases of the whisky from Canada to enjoy on their journey.The traditional Crown Royal is a bountiful blend of 50 different whiskies that are married harmoniously into a single expression. This Crown Royal Hand Selected Barrel is a break from the norm, allowing connoisseurs to experience the foundation of one of the most famous whiskies in the world, the cornerstone of their classic blend: their Coffey Rye. The majority of Canadian whiskies are comprised of a mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley. These grains are then mashed, fermented and distilled, at which point they are aged in new oak barrels. Crown Royal Blenders Mash Canadian Whisky is a unique release from their "blenders series." The "Blenders Mash" whisky is comprised of five unique whiskies, blended by the masters at Crown Royal. The blend is aged in new charred American oak barrels before being aged in ex-bourbon casks. Expect pleasant, sweet, warming notes of oak and vanilla all throughout. Pick up your bottle today!

In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made history when they became the first reigning monarchs to journey across North America, traveling the distance by train. Prior to their arrival, a local entrepreneur set out to craft a whisky that the King and Queen could enjoy in the privacy of their rail car. After sampling over 600 different blends of whisky, and scouring through hundreds of different types of glass, labels and bottles, the entrepreneur created what he believed to be the perfect whisky and called it Crown Royal. At the beginning of their journey, the King and Queen were gifted ten cases of the whisky from Canada to enjoy on their journey.In early 2015, Crown Royal added to its growing collection of whiskies with the release of Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky. Made from a mash of 90 percent rye grains, Northern Harvest Rye is actually Crown Royals first-ever rye whisky. (While Canadian whiskies typically contain some rye in the mash, few contain the 50 percent+ needed to be classified as a rye whisky in the United States.) Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky is made from Canadian rye grain, certified by the #1 Canadian Western. The rye is planted in the fall, and sprouts until blanketed by soft winter snow. After the snow melts, the rye completes its growth, maturing over the spring and summer, and yielding a perfectly smooth rye grain for whisky.The whisky is unusually fruity for a rye, with an aroma of apple pie, cereal and mild spices. The aroma gives way to an extraordinarily smooth flavor profile, with more apple, custard and caramel, while the typical rye spiciness picks up. The finished is well-balanced, smooth and creamy.Try a new Canadian rye whisky today!

In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made history when they became the first reigning monarchs to journey across North America, traveling the distance by train. Prior to their arrival, a local entrepreneur set out to craft a whisky that the King and Queen could enjoy in the privacy of their rail car. After sampling over 600 different blends of whisky, and scouring through hundreds of different types of glass, labels and bottles, the entrepreneur created what he believed to be the perfect whisky and called it Crown Royal. At the beginning of their journey, the King and Queen were gifted ten cases of the whisky from Canada to enjoy on their journey.In early 2015, Crown Royal added to its growing collection of whiskies with the release of Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky. Made from a mash of 90 percent rye grains, Northern Harvest Rye is actually Crown Royals first-ever rye whisky. (While Canadian whiskies typically contain some rye in the mash, few contain the 50 percent+ needed to be classified as a rye whisky in the United States.) Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky is made from Canadian rye grain, certified by the #1 Canadian Western. The rye is planted in the fall, and sprouts until blanketed by soft winter snow. After the snow melts, the rye completes its growth, maturing over the spring and summer, and yielding a perfectly smooth rye grain for whisky.The whisky is unusually fruity for a rye, with an aroma of apple pie, cereal and mild spices. The aroma gives way to an extraordinarily smooth flavor profile, with more apple, custard and caramel, while the typical rye spiciness picks up. The finished is well-balanced, smooth and creamy.Try a new Canadian rye whisky today!

In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made history when they became the first reigning monarchs to journey across North America, traveling from Quebec City to Vancouver by train. Prior to their arrival, a local entrepreneur set out to craft a Whisky that the King and Queen could enjoy in the privacy of their rail car. After sampling over 600 different blends of Whisky, and scouring through hundreds of different types of glass, labels, and bottles, the entrepreneur created what he believed to be the perfect Whisky and called it Crown Royal. At the beginning of their journey, the King and Queen were gifted ten cases of the Whisky from Canada to enjoy on their journey.This Seasonal Limited Edition is one of four flavored Whiskies of Crown Royal, including Crown Royal Apple, Vanilla, and Maple.Crown Royal is crafted from some of the purest water sourced from Lake Winnipeg, naturally filtered through the limestone beneathand a grain blend of rye, corn, and barley. Approximately 80 percent of the grainusedin production is sourced from Manitoba and the surrounding area.Crown Royals signature blend is distilled through twelve distillation columns.After the Whiskies have been expertly aged, they are blended meticulously.This Crown Royal Salted Caramel Flavored Whisky is a fall-inspired blend of some of the highest quality Crown Whiskies, hand-selected by Crown Royal Master Blenders. The natural flavors are infused to the expression, before bottling at 70 proof. This festive, candy-inspired Whisky has aromas ofcaramel apple and cinnamon spice.The finish is decadently smooth and warm; the salted caramel notes offering a delicious balance to the Whisky backbone.Pick up your bottle today!

In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made history when they became the first reigning monarchs to journey across North America, traveling the distance by train. Prior to their arrival, a local entrepreneur set out to craft a whisky that the King and Queen could enjoy in the privacy of their rail car. After sampling over 600 different blends of whisky, and scouring through hundreds of different types of glass, labels and bottles, the entrepreneur created what he believed to be the perfect whisky and called it Crown Royal.Crown Royal XR Whisky was handcrafted by Crown Royals Master Blender Andrew MacKay. The blend includes the last stocks of whiskies distilled at the famous LaSalle Distillery, which was shuttered in 1993. The distillery was known for producing whiskies with a unique richness that was attributed to the water that surrounded it. "LaSalle holds a historic place in the whiskey world and is incredibly special to me," says MacKay, "because its where I first learned about creating memorable blends.""The whiskies are obviously from pre-1993," adds MacKay about Crown Royal XR, "but when were putting these blends together, the idea is not to hit an age profile. Its designed to be a smooth, gentle whisky in your mouth. That creamy character of Crown Royal is there."Crown Royal XR has an aroma of dried fruits, caramel, honey combs and creamy vanilla. The aroma gives way to notes of cocoa, figs, raisins, prunes and brown sugar that are complemented by a subtle, spicy undertone. The finish is creamy and rich, with hints of milk chocolate, coffee and cloves.The whisky earned the Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and earned a perfect 96-100 point score from Wine Enthusiast. Pick up a bottle today!

Built in 1869 with an iron frame and a wooden hull, the Cutty Sark is a British clipper ship that was designed to transport tea from from China to London. At the time of its construction, the tea trade was intensely competitive and substantial bonuses were paid to ships that arrived in London with the first tea of the year. As a result, the Cutty Sark was engineered to be one of the fastest ships in the world, logging a maximum speed of 17.5 knots. The ships name was derived from the nickname of Nannie Dee, a witch in Robert Burns poem Tam oShaner.Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky is produced by Edrington of Glasgow, whose main offices are fewer than 10 miles away from the birthplace of the clipper. Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition pays homage to Captain William McCoy, who smuggled Cutty Sark whisky into the United States during Prohibition. His reputation for dealing with unadulterated liquor (at the time, many bootleggers mixed their spirits with other liquids in order to increase yield) gave rise to the Cutty Sark being referred to as "The Real McCoy."Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition Scotch Whisky is crafted from a blend of the finest single malts and top-quality grain whiskies available in Scotland, including whiskies sourced from The Macallan and Highland Park. Once the whiskies were identified, they were married together in hand selected American oak casks and then brought to 100 proof before being bottled. As a result, the whisky has a golden honey color, along with an aroma of ripe citrus, orange zest and fragrant spices. The aroma gives way to notes of toffee, creamy vanilla, pepper and coffee beans on the palate, and leads to a finish accented by touches of oak spices and sweet fruit."This blend is created with exact precision as Captain McCoy himself would approve to celebrate the 80th anniversary of such a significant era," says Kirsteen Campbell, the distillerys Master Blender. Pick up a bottle today!

After a failed attempt to strike it rich during the California Gold Rush, Cyrus Noble returned to his native Ohio and took work at the Freiberg-Workum Distillery, situated near the Ohio River. After years of studying and hard-work, Noble was promoted to superintendent of the distillery and began perfecting the craft of distilling small-batch spirits.Noble not only enjoyed producing bourbon, he also enjoyed consuming it. While the exact circumstances remain unknown, rumor has it that, while intoxicated one day, Cyrus was experimenting with a new recipe for bourbon, when he slipped and fell into a vat of whiskey. In 1871, the distillery appropriately commissioned the new bourbon under his name. The smooth bourbon found its way into saloons across the Western frontier, and was enjoyed by both men and women who shared a common spirit of adventure, and possessed the ingenuity and wherewithal to help settle the booming west.Made from a mash of 75 percent corn, 17 percent rye and 8 percent malted barley, Cyrus Noble Bourbon Whiskey is born in Kentucky and aged for five to six years in American white oak barrels in San Francisco. With notes of caramel, hazelnut, and toffee, each bottle reflects the spirit and character of a hand-made, intimate whiskey.In 1899, when George Dewey was told of his promotion to Admiral of the United States Navy he is the only person in the history of the United States to have ever held that rank Dewey reached for two glasses and a bottle of Cyrus Noble and toasted to his success.Have a toast to your own success with a bottle of Cyrus Noble today!

In March 1791, at the behest of Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, President George Washington signed into the law the Whiskey Excise Act. The law levied taxes on spirits distilled within the United States and was the first tax ever levied by the federal government on a domestically-produced product.Farmers living west of the Appalachian Mountains the western frontier at the time were vehemently opposed to the tax. These farmers often operated small stills and distilled the excess grains they harvested from their farms into whiskey, which was easier to transport over the Appalachian Mountains as compared to cumbersome grains. When agents of the Treasury Department were forcibly prevented from collecting the whiskey tax by the farmers turned distillers, George Washington led a federalized militia of nearly 13,000 soldiers into western Pennsylvania in order to suppress the "Whiskey Rebellion." Without firing a shot, the rebellion collapsed, although many Pennsylvanian farmers continued to evade the tax."Dads Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskies pay homage to our states rich tradition of making small-batch whiskey," says Herman Mihalich, master distiller at Mountain Laurel Spirits. Raised in Monessen (a small city situated in southwest Pennsylvania) and armed with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Wharton, Mihalich has spent most of his life in Pennsylvania. "I really wanted to revive that entrepreneurial spirit and rich rye heritage we have here,"he says.Dads Hat Rye is made from a mash of 80 percent rye, 15 percent malted barley and 5 percent malted rye. After Mihalich sources all of the grains from local farmers in Pennsylvania, he slowly ferments the mash for approximately seven days before distilling it though a 500-gallon Christian Carl copper-pot still imported from Germany. The still, which is augmented by a side-column, allows Mihalich to remove any impurities in the whiskey, while simultaneously refining its flavor and texture.After distillation, Dads Hat Pennsylvania Rye is aged in charred, white oak quarter casks (15-gallon casks) for just under one year in a temperature-controlled warehouse. The small casks and climate-controlled aging give the whiskey hints of cinnamon, dried fruits, nuts and candied apple, which nicely balance out the flavor of the spicy rye.After maturing, each cask of Dads Hat Rye Whiskey is brought to proof and bottled by hand.Inspired by the old-fashioned fedora hats his father used to purchase in Philadelphia, Mihalichs goal was to recreate the sentiment that these hats represented with Dads Hat Whiskey: quality, tradition and integrity. Try a quality, traditional rye whiskey today!

In March 1791, at the behest of Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, President George Washington signed into the law the Whiskey Excise Act. The law levied taxes on spirits distilled within the United States and was the first tax ever levied by the federal government on a domestically-produced product.Farmers living west of the Appalachian Mountains the western frontier at the time were vehemently opposed to the tax. These farmers often operated small stills and distilled the excess grains they harvested from their farms into whiskey, which was easier to transport over the Appalachian Mountains as compared to cumbersome grains. When agents of the Treasury Department were forcibly prevented from collecting the whiskey tax by the farmers turned distillers, George Washington led a federalized militia of nearly 13,000 soldiers into western Pennsylvania in order to suppress the "Whiskey Rebellion." Without firing a shot, the rebellion collapsed, although many Pennsylvanian farmers continued to evade the tax."Dads Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskies pay homage to our states rich tradition of making small-batch whiskey," says Herman Mihalich, master distiller at Mountain Laurel Spirits. Raised in Monessen (a small city situated in southwest Pennsylvania) and armed with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Wharton, Mihalich has spent most of his life in Pennsylvania. "I really wanted to revive that entrepreneurial spirit and rich rye heritage we have here,"he says.Dads Hat Rye is made from a mash of 80 percent rye, 15 percent malted barley and 5 percent malted rye. After Mihalich sources all of the grains from local farmers in Pennsylvania, he slowly ferments the mash for approximately seven days before distilling it though a 500-gallon Christian Carl copper-pot still imported from Germany. The still, which is augmented by a side-column, allows Mihalich to remove any impurities in the whiskey, while simultaneously refining its flavor and texture.After distillation, this rye is double finished for an additional three months in separate barrels which previously contained port wine, made with red grapes and known for a fruity, pleasant sweetness. Gold Medal winner and a 91-point rating from the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago.Pick up your bottle today!