Whiskey

Hidden down a dark alley in a former chop shop, skilled men are quietly violating one of Evanstons founding principles: Prohibition. In the 19th century, Frances Elizabeth Willard was elected President of the Chicago Womans Christian Temperance Union and embarked on a decade-long crusade to prohibit alcohol in the United States. Willard worked tirelessly; as President of the WCTU, she traveled roughly 30,000 miles per year and gave an average of 400 lectures each year for an entire decadeAs a result, Evanston remained a dry town for over 100 years. It wasnt until Paul Hletko, owner and master distiller at FEW Spirits, began lobbying the town that the antiquated laws were lifted. "Im the vice president of the PTA at my kids school and I coach their soccer and T-ball teams," Hletko says. "People around town know me and what Im about, which is handy when youre looking to change 100 years of laws."Today, Hletko and his team of master distillers distill FEW Single Malt Whisky in the heart of Evanston, Illinois.FEW Single Malt Whisky is crafted exclusively from malted barley. Unlike traditional single malts, however, the whisky is crafted using both cherry wood smoked barley (this imparts a sweet, slightly smoky flavor) and unsmoked two-row barley. After distillation, the single malt is matured in custom-made oak barrels from Minnesota. "The cooper I eventually chose to make our barrels won 24 out of 25 categories at a spirits competition I visited," Hletko says. "Im no math major, but thats the cooper I want to make our barrels."As a result, the single malt has an aroma of fudge, vanilla and salted caramel. Notes of turmeric, cherry, espresso beans, honey and graham crackers dominate the palate, and lead to a finish with hints of apples, oak, smoke, cinnamon and caramel.Pick up a bottle today!

Hidden down a dark alley in a former chop shop, skilled men are quietly violating one of Evanstons founding principles: Prohibition. In the 19th century, Frances Elizabeth Willard was elected President of the Chicago Womans Christian Temperance Union and embarked on a decade-long crusade to prohibit alcohol in the United States. Willard worked tirelessly; as President of the WCTU, she traveled roughly 30,000 miles and gave an average of 400 lectures each year for an entire decade.As a result, Evanston remained a dry town for over 100 years. It wasnt until Paul Hletko, owner and master distiller at FEW Spirits, began lobbying the town that the antiquated laws were lifted. "Im the vice president of the PTA at my kids school and I coach their soccer and T-ball teams," Hletko says. "People around town know me and what Im about, which is handy when youre looking to change 100 years of laws."Today, Hletko and his team of master distillers produce FEW Bourbon Whiskey in the heart of Evanston, Illinois.FEW Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from a mash of 70 percent corn, 20 percent barley and 10 percent rye. "The corn comes from a farmers co-op in Indiana and my barley and rye from farmers in Wisconsin," notes Hletko. After mashing and fermenting the grains, Hletko distills the wash through his 1,500-liter Kothe copper-pot still.After distillation, the bourbon is aged in custom-made oak barrels from Minnesota. "The cooper I eventually chose to make our barrels won 24 out of 25 categories at a spirits competition I visited," Hletko says. "Im no math major, but thats the cooper I want to make our barrels." The #3 char on the barrels contributes slightly sweet hints of honey and vanilla to FEW Bourbon, which are nicely balanced by a spicy finish that intensifies as it lingers. After aging the bourbon, Hletko and his team of distillers fill and label each bottle by hand.FEW Straight Bourbon Whiskey earned a Gold Medal from the Beverage Testing Institute and a Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2012.As one of the leading figures of the Temperance movement, its unlikely that Frances Elizabeth Willard would approve of Hletkos success or the name he chose for his distillery, which is sometimes written as F.E.W. Spirits."People say shes rolling over in her grave, Hletko says with a coy smile. "I wouldnt know about that the name is just a coincidence."Pick up a bottle today!

Hidden down a dark alley in a former chop shop, skilled men are quietly violating one of Evanstons founding principles: Prohibition. In the 19th century, Frances Elizabeth Willard was elected President of the Chicago Womans Christian Temperance Union and embarked on a decade-long crusade to prohibit alcohol in the United States. Willard worked tirelessly; as President of the WCTU, she traveled roughly 30,000 miles and gave an average of 400 lectures each year for an entire decade.As a result, Evanston remained a dry town for over 100 years. It wasnt until Paul Hletko, owner and master distiller at FEW Spirits, began lobbying the town that the antiquated laws were lifted. "Im the vice president of the PTA at my kids school and I coach their soccer and T-ball teams," Hletko says. "People around town know me and what Im about, which is handy when youre looking to change 100 years of laws." Today, Hletko and his team of master distillers produce FEW Rye Whiskey in the heart of Evanston, Illinois.FEW Rye is made from a mash of 70 percent rye, 20 percent corn and 10 percent malted barley. "The corn comes from a farmers co-op in Indiana and my barley and rye from farmers in Wisconsin," notes Hletko. After milling, mashing and fermenting the grains, Hletko distills the wash through his 1,500-liter Kothe copper-pot still imported from Germany.Following distillation, the rye whiskey is aged in custom-made oak barrels from Minnesota. "The cooper I eventually chose to make our barrels won 24 out of 25 categories at a spirits competition I visited," Hletko says. "Im no math major, but thats the cooper I want to make our barrels." The #3 char on the barrels gives FEW Rye hints of allspice and peppercorn, which are followed by notes of dark caramel, coffee, mellow vanilla and cinnamon. These flavors earned FEW Rye Whiskey the title of Craft Whiskey of the Year from Whisky Advocate. As one of the leading figures of the Temperance movement, its unlikely that Frances Elizabeth Willard would approve of Hletkos success or the name he chose for his distillery, which is sometimes written as F.E.W. Spirits."People say shes rolling over in her grave," Hletko says with a coy smile. "I wouldnt know about that the name is just a coincidence."Try the Craft Whiskey of the Year today!

The filibuster is a powerful parliamentary procedure in the United States Senate that allows a Senator to speak indefinitely on any subject of his or her choosing in order to prevent a vote on legislation. Filibuster Distillery was founded in Washington D.C., near Capitol Hill and the name was chosen as a tribute to the freedom of expression that is a part of what makes America great. They are extremely proud of their lineup, which is built on the purest limestone-filtered water according to some, Shenandoah limestone enriches the water with even more desirable minerals than can be found in much-lauded limestone-filtered Kentucky water. Only the finest quality grains are used in this bio-sustainable operation and are converted into poultry feed after use. What really sets them apart, is their proprietary Dual Cask finishing program, where the traditional charred, new American oak barrels are joined by different wine casks. "Filibuster Whiskey is so good," says Sid Dilawri, the brands founder, "that you wont stop talking about it."They took a bold and unconventional approach with Filibuster Boondoggler Whiskey. While not a traditional bourbon nor rye, it borrows from both styles to create something unique. Built on a mash bill of corn, barley, and rye, its been aged in a staggering 5 different barrels including new American oak, red and white wine French oak, as well as Fino and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. This results in an incredibly complex nose with dried fruit and cherries, as well as caramel, vanilla, and toast. The taste is surprisingly simple with prominent sweetness as well as rye, spice, cereal, and chocolate notes. It finishes fast but well-balanced and slightly warming.Grab your bottle today!

The filibuster is a powerful parliamentary procedure in the United States Senate that allows a Senator to speak indefinitely on any subject of his or her choosing in order to prevent a vote on legislation. Filibuster Distillery was founded in Washington D.C., near Capitol Hill and the name was chosen as a tribute to the freedom of expression that is a part of what makes America great. They are extremely proud of their lineup, which is built on the purest limestone-filtered water according to some, Shenandoah limestone enriches the water with even more desirable minerals than can be found in much-lauded limestone-filtered Kentucky water. Only the finest quality grains are used in this bio-sustainable operation and are converted into poultry feed after use. What really sets them apart, is their proprietary Dual Cask finishing program, where the traditional charred, new American oak barrels are joined by different wine casks. "Filibuster Whiskey is so good," says Sid Dilawri, the brands founder, "that you wont stop talking about it."Filibuster Dual Cask Bourbon sits atop their lineup as their Dual Cask twist on a bourbon style that is blended from barrels aged 4-6 years. The mash bill consists of 70 percent corn, 20 percent rye, and 10 percent barley. After being aged in new charred oak casks they add their signature Dual Cask twist with a secondary rest of 2 to 3 months in California wine barrels. That brings forth additional fruity notes of cherries and apricots, which are joined by floral, honey, vanilla, and caramel accents on the palate. The slightly warming and long finish brings with it more caramel, spice, and tannins.Get your bottle today!

The filibuster is a powerful parliamentary procedure in the United States Senate that allows a Senator to speak indefinitely on any subject of his or her choosing in order to prevent a vote on legislation. Filibuster Distillery was founded in Washington D.C., near Capitol Hill and the name was chosen as a tribute to the freedom of expression that is a part of what makes America great. They are extremely proud of their lineup, which is built on the purest limestone-filtered water according to some, Shenandoah limestone enriches the water with even more desirable minerals than can be found in much-lauded limestone-filtered Kentucky water. Only the finest quality grains are used in this bio-sustainable operation and are converted into poultry feed after use. What really sets them apart, is their proprietary Dual Cask finishing program, where the traditional charred, new American oak barrels are joined by different wine casks. "Filibuster Whiskey is so good," says Sid Dilawri, the brands founder, "that you wont stop talking about it."The rye offering in their lineup Filibuster Dual Cask Straight Rye Whiskey puts tradition on its head just as their other expressions do. Built on a mash bill of 90 percent rye and 10 percent malted barley, its first aged in white American oak barrels, then finished in white-wine seasoned French oak casks. The result is an incredible balance of sweetness and spice. Cinnamon, oak, tropical fruit, caramel, and vanilla lead the charge on the nose and are followed by a soft as well as rich texture with more spice and sweet fruity, honey, and cotton candy notes. The finish is very long, warm, and full-bodied with plenty of both spice and sweetness carried over.Pick your bottle up today!

Born in December 1839, William Grant became a cattle herder at the age of 7 to supplement his familys income. As a teenager, Grant apprenticed as a cobbler and a clerk, and in 1866, he joined Mortlach Distillery as a bookkeeper. For the next two decades, Grant managed the affairs at the distillery, while secretly learning the art of distillation. In 1886, he resigned from his position as distillery manager and, together with his seven sons, two daughters, and one sporadically working stonemason, built his family distillery in Scotland.William Grant and Sons is now a behemoth that is among the largest producers of Scotch in the world and is home to several massively successful labels. Yet it is still family-owned, run by Grants descendants, and independent. Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Girvan Grain, Tullamore, and several other distilleries operate under them. With the release of Fistful of Bourbon in 2018, William Grant and Sons entered into the world of bourbon whiskey. Its a blend of 5 straight bourbons, aged 2 years and up in new charred oak barrels, before being bottled at 90 proof. The blend was crafted by Master Blender Brian Kinsman and Kelsey McKechnie to balance sweetness and spice, and have 5 distinct flavors: A balanced sweetness, green and floral notes, spice and nutmeg, buttery toffee, and a touch of cinnamon and licorice.Grab a Fistful of Bourbon today!

The Five and 20 operation stands on 3 great pillars: versatility, self-sufficiency, and sustainability. Their facility is equally well-suited for distilling, brewing, and blending, producing vodka, gin, whiskey, brandy, as well as various styles of beer. They employ a 500-liter Christian Carl still for their higher-proof and clean spirits, and a 2500-liter Vendome pot still for whiskeys. They grow most of their corn, rye, and oats on their own farm and source the remaining from neighboring ones.Head Distiller Joe Nelson has been brewing since 2008 and has focused his know-how and passion into distilling and all forms of fermentation. You can visit the Westfield Wonder which includes the Five and 20 Distillery year-round to try out the spirits and beers right at their source, as well as visit the Mazza Chautauqua Wine Cellars with New York wines, or sit down for a farm-fresh seasonal meal at their Bird eatery.The Port Finish Rye Whiskey expression stands out from the crowd. Its built on a mash bill of 80 percent NY rye and 20 percent NY malted barley and has spent a minimum of 18 months in new charred American oak. It is then finished for 2 and a half years in extremely fresh American port wine casks which used to hold their own Mazza Vineyards port less than 24 hours before being filled with whiskey. The aging brings with it notes of caramel and vanilla to balance the rye spice, while the super fresh port casks impart the liquid with a beautiful ruby color, as well as rich notes of red wine, dark fruit, and chocolate.Pick your bottle up today!

The Five and 20 operation stands on 3 great pillars: versatility, self-sufficiency, and sustainability. Their facility is equally well-suited for distilling, brewing, and blending, producing vodka, gin, whiskey, brandy, as well as various styles of beer. They employ a 500-liter Christian Carl still for their higher-proof and clean spirits, and a 2500-liter Vendome pot still for whiskeys. They grow most of their corn, rye, and oats on their own farm and source the remaining from neighboring ones.Head Distiller Joe Nelson has been brewing since 2008 and has focused his know-how and passion into distilling and all forms of fermentation. You can visit the Westfield Wonder which includes the Five and 20 Distillery year-round to try out the spirits and beers right at their source, as well as visit the Mazza Chautauqua Wine Cellars with New York wines, or sit down for a farm-fresh seasonal meal at their Bird eatery.The Five and 20 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is based on a mash bill of 70 percent estate-grown and NY corn, 20 percent NY rye, and 15 percent NY malted barley. It has been aged for 2 years in new, charred American white oak barrels, which shows prominently on the palate with notes of caramel and smoke. The nose is softer with caramel and vanilla, as well as some sweet corn. A hint of spice balances it all until the dry and smoky finish.Get your bottle today!

The Five and 20 operation stands on 3 great pillars: versatility, self-sufficiency, and sustainability. Their facility is equally well-suited for distilling, brewing, and blending, producing vodka, gin, whiskey, brandy, as well as various styles of beer. They employ a 500-liter Christian Carl still for their higher-proof and clean spirits, and a 2500-liter Vendome pot still for whiskeys. They grow most of their corn, rye, and oats on their own farm and source the remaining from neighboring ones.Head Distiller Joe Nelson has been brewing since 2008 and has focused his know-how and passion into distilling and all forms of fermentation. You can visit the Westfield Wonder which includes the Five and 20 Distillery year-round to try out the spirits and beers right at their source, as well as visit the Mazza Chautauqua Wine Cellars with New York wines, or sit down for a farm-fresh seasonal meal at their Bird eatery.The award-winning Straight Rye Whiskey expression that is at the center of their whiskey lineup is based on a mash bill of 80 percent NY rye and 20 percent NY malted barley. After it has been pot-distilled, its aged for 18 months in new, charred American oak barrels, resulting in plenty of char and spice notes in the 90-proof spirit. Its made to be smoother and more approachable than typical rye whiskeys. Grab your bottle today!

Just a decade after General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, Henry Edgar Pogue (H.E. Pogue) purchased the Old Time Distillery from O.H.P Thomas. Located at the junction of the Ohio River and Limestone Creek you may have lost a family member here if you ever forded a river playing Oregon Trail the distillery was renamed after its new owner and became registered as Kentucky Registered Distillery No. 3. After his untimely death in 1890, H.E. Pogue was succeeded his son until 1918, when he too passed away during an accident at the distillery. Today, nearly 150 years after H.E. Pogue purchased Old Time distillery, the fourth and fifth generations of Pogues continue to shepherd the family legacy forward.Five Fathers Pure Malt Rye Whiskey is crafted at the Old Pogue Distillery exclusively from malted rye grains. "Five Fathers is a tribute to our forefathers all five of them" says Paul Pogue, the master distiller at Old Pogue Distillery. Once the grains arrive at the distillery, they are milled and mashed before being fermented and then distilled through a copper-pot still.Following distillation, the rye is matured in 53-gallon, charred, American oak casks for just over one year. As a result, the rye has an aroma of black pepper, cloves, ginger and spicy rye that give way to thick notes of oak, caramel and vanilla on the palate. Bottled at a robust 110 proof, the rye whiskey is noticeably spicy but mellow.Pick up a bottle today!

Master distiller Crispin Cain is a seasoned wine industry veteran. In 1983 he was moonlighting jobs in Pleasanton in a wine cellar, and on a bottling line, while working with Cooper Laboratories plasma kinetics division, during the day.After having settled in Mendocino County, in 89 Crispin Cain, he apprenticed with Hubert Germain-Robin for seven years before founding Greenway Distillers Inc. with his wife, partner, and vice president, Tamar Kaye in 2005. In 2008, he started a second company, Tamar Distillery Inc. /American Craft Whiskey Distillery Inc. Collectively these entities produce Low Gap Whiskey, Russell Henry Gin, DSP 162 Vodka and Fluid Dynamic Barrel Aged Cocktails.Cain has proved to be quite the wizard on the still, known for delivering award-winning spirits, Cain has been working with spirits for many many years. His son, Devin Cain, is also a spirits maven, having apprenticed under his father his blending skills are quite exquisite. The Fluid Dynamics range is comprised of barrel-aged cocktails made from craft-method spirits. This barrel aged Manhattan Rye is produced at Cains Tamar Distillery, and distributed by Craft Distillers. Master blenders and distillers are essentially alchemists, who inhabit a deep understanding of the spirits they produce, from the flavors and aromas, to how the liquid interacts with the barrel. Fluid dynamics recipes involve a lot of experimentation with blends and take several months to develop.Crafted from whiskey distilled through an antique cognac still, and rested for six weeks, Rye Manhattan is a richly decadent mix of Low Gaps award-winning Rye whiskey and Andy Quadys Vya sweet vermouth. Drink it straight or add just a dash of your own bitters for a more customized libation.Get your bottle today!

Fort Hamilton Rye is a tribute to Alexander Hamiltons Hearts of Oak militias raid on lower Manhattan in August 1775. Under fire from HMS Asia, they decided to repurpose the battery of British cannons, subsequently forming Americas first artillery company.A traditional North-Eastern American style rye (which has no corn in the mash), Fort Hamilton rye is distilled purely from rye, malted barley, yeast and water to achieve a rich, full and robust flavor. Barreled at a low proof for a smooth profile that lends itself to the grain rather than the barrel. The warehouse is heated in the winter season to create a more dynamic aging process. Bottled as a single barrel, the rye is non-chill filtered and aged in heavily charred new American white oak barrels overlooking the Brooklyn waterfront, for eighteen months.As the first release from Alex Clark Spirits in Brooklyn, this bona fide, self-assured rye is one that doesnt live in bourbons shadow but shines brightly on its own. Its unique on the nose with pronounced aromas of grain and ample spice, wood notes, mint, and eucalyptus. The palate echoes the nose with soothing, smooth flavors, cedar, and black pepper, followed by a bold, smooth finish. Pick up your bottle today!

Prior to crafting the first batch of Forty Creek Whisky in 1992, John Hall had spent the previous two decades as a winemaker and industry expert. "They say if you find a job you love, you will never work a day in your life," he says. "Forty Creek Whisky is that job for me."Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve Whisky is crafted from rye, corn and barley grains. Once the grains arrive at the distillery, Hall distills each grain separately through traditional copper pot stills. Then, the whisky crafted from each of the three grains is matured individually in American oak barrels. This process brings out the fruitiness and spiciness of the rye, the nuttiness of the barley and the heartiness of the corn. After the three whiskies have matured, Hall marries them together in casks that were previously used to mature sherry. During this secondary maturation process, the ex-sherry barrels contribute notes of dark fruits, toffee and berries to the whisky. As a result, Forty Creek Barrel Select has an aroma of stone fruits, vanilla, caramel and roasted walnuts. Notes of toffee, white pepper and malt spices dominate the palate, and lead to a balanced and smooth finish. Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve Whisky earned the Gold Medal at the Beverage Testing Institute Competition and the Wizards of Whisky Awards in 2014. In addition, it earned the Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2013.Pick up a bottle today!

Prior to crafting the first batch of Forty Creek Whisky in 1992, John Hall had spent the previous two decades as a winemaker and industry expert. "They say if you find a job you love, you will never work a day in your life," he says. "Forty Creek Whisky is that job for me."Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve Whisky is crafted from rye, corn and barley grains. Once the grains arrive at the distillery, Hall distills each grain separately through traditional copper pot stills. Then, the whisky crafted from each of the three grains is matured individually in American oak barrels. After the whisky has matured, Hall marries the three whiskies together in order to create refined yet complex flavors. As a result of this distillation and maturation process, Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve has an aroma of nutmeg, toffee and orange zest that gives way to notes of rye, maple syrup and bright stone fruits on the palate. The finish is full bodied and elegant, with a hint of sweetness.Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve Whisky earned the Gold Medal at the Beverage Testing Institute Competition and the Wizards of Whisky Awards in 2014. In addition, it earned the Gold Medal at the Canadian Whisky Awards in 2012.Pick up a bottle today!

Prior to crafting the first batch of Forty Creek Whisky in 1992, John Hall had spent the previous two decades as a winemaker and industry expert. "They say if you find a job you love, you will never work a day in your life," he says. "Forty Creek Whisky is that job for me."Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve Whisky is crafted from rye, corn and barley grains. Once the grains arrive at the distillery, Hall distills each grain separately through traditional copper pot stills. Then, the whisky crafted from each of the three grains is matured individually in traditional oak barrels. After the three whiskies have matured, Hall marries them together in American oak casks that were previously used to mature bourbon. During this double-barreling process, the ex-bourbon barrels contribute sublime notes of vanilla, caramel and toffee to the whisky.As a result, Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve has an aroma of toasted oak, pecans and coconut. Notes of toasted nuts, caramel, creamy vanilla and roasted nuts dominate the palate, and lead to a finish that is rounded, rich and complex. Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve Whisky earned the Gold Medal at the Beverage Testing Institute Competition and the Wizards of Whisky Awards in 2014. In addition, it earned the Gold Medal at the International Whisky Competition in 2013.Pick up a bottle today!

On the banks of the Salt River, nestled in the quiet Kentucky countryside near Lawrenceburg, Four Roses Distillery is a testament to American ingenuity and perseverance. Built in 1910 to resemble the architecture of California wineries, the distillery now listed on the National Register of Historic Places was one of six distilleries that was granted permission to operate during Prohibition.Following Prohibition, Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon became the top-selling bourbon in the United States.In 1943, Seagrams bought the distillery and a decade later, discontinued the sale of Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon. In 2002, the distillery changed hands again, and the new owner brought a renewed sense of purpose and vigor to Four Roses.Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from a mash of 60 percent corn, 35 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley. Straight bourbon must be aged for a minimum of two years Four Roses Bourbon is aged for a minimum of eight years in newly charred, white-oak casks.The high rye content in the bourbon creates a rich, spicy flavor and gives the bourbon notes of nutmeg and cinnamon. A proprietary yeast culture used to ferment the mash produces a light, fruity balance to the spiciness and the aging process gives the bourbon notes of maple syrup and caramel.While most distilleries age bourbon in warehouses that are many stories high, Four Roses ages its bourbon in a one-story warehouse to ensure that each barrel is aged in a similar environment. In addition, each bottle of Four Roses available through Caskers is the product of a single barrel (rather than a blend of multiple barrels), giving each bottle a unique flavor profile and history.Enjoy this bourbon and the history that comes with it!

On the banks of the Salt River, nestled in the quiet Kentucky countryside near Lawrenceburg, Four Roses Distillery is a testament to American ingenuity and perseverance. Built in 1910 to resemble the architecture of California wineries, the distillery now listed on the National Register of Historic Places was one of six distilleries that was granted permission to operate during Prohibition in order to produce medicinal bourbon.Following Prohibition, Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon became the top-selling bourbon in the United States. In 1943, Seagrams bought the distillery and a decade later, discontinued the sale of Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon. In 2002, the distillery changed hands again, and the new owner brought a renewed sense of purpose and vigor to Four Roses.Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from a blend of four different Kentucky bourbons, each distilled at the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg. Two of the bourbons are comprised of a mash of 60 percent corn, 35 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley, while the other two bourbons are comprised of a mash of 75 percent corn, 20 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley. Each of the bourbons is fermented with a unique, proprietary yeast culture used to bring about a specific flavor in the bourbon. "We do things differently," said Jim Rutledge, Four Roses former master distiller - Whisky Magazines Hall of Famer.After distillation, each bourbon is aged for a minimum of four years at a one-story rickhouse maintained near the distillery. While most distilleries age bourbon in warehouses that are many stories high, Four Roses ages its bourbon in a one-story warehouse to ensure that each barrel is aged in a similar environment. After aging, the barrels are hand-selected and then blended together in order to create Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon.The high rye content in two of the bourbons results in a rich, spicy flavor and contributes notes of nutmeg and cinnamon. In addition, the high corn content in the remaining two bourbons results in a lighter, fruitier flavor that balances out the spiciness with notes of maple syrup and caramel.Pick up a bottle today!

On the banks of the Salt River, nestled in the quiet Kentucky countryside near Lawrenceburg, Four Roses Distillery is a testament to American ingenuity and perseverance. Built in 1910 to resemble the architecture of California wineries, the distillery now listed on the National Register of Historic Places was one of six distilleries that were granted permission to operate during Prohibition.Following Prohibition, Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon became the top-selling bourbon in the United States.In 1943, Seagrams bought the distillery and a decade later, discontinued the sale of Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon. In 2002, the distillery changed hands again, and the new owner brought a renewed sense of purpose and vigor to Four Roses.Bottled at a solid at 104 proof, Four Roses Small Batch Select marks the first permanent addition to their portfolio of premium Bourbons since 2006. This extra proof and non-chill filtered Small Batch Select has a richer profile more robust profile than the signature Four Roses. Made from six of the ten: OBSV, OBSK, OBSF, OESV, OESK, OESF, each of the bourbons in this small batch selection are six to seven years old.Pick up your bottle today!

Nestled in the quiet Kentucky countryside near Lawrenceburg, Four Roses Distillery is a testament to American ingenuity and perseverance. Built in 1910 to resemble the architecture of California wineries, the distillery now listed on the National Register of Historic Places was one of six distilleries that was granted permission to operate during Prohibition in order to produce medicinal bourbon.Following Prohibition, Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon became the top-selling bourbon in the United States. In 1943, Seagrams bought the distillery and a decade later, discontinued the sale of Four Roses bourbon. In 2002, the distillery changed hands again, and the new owner brought a renewed sense of purpose and vigor to Four Roses.Four Roses Yellow Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from a blend of ten different Kentucky straight bourbons, each of which is distilled and aged at the Four Roses Distillery. While five of the bourbons are made from a mashbill of 75 percent corn, 20 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley, the other five bourbons are made from a mashbill of 60 percent corn, 35 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley. In addition, the distillery utilizes five different proprietary yeast cultures. "Most distilleries use one mashbill on a regular basis and one proprietary yeast culture," says Jim Rutledge, the master distiller at Four Roses Distillery. "Four Roses uses five yeast cultures in conjunction with the two mashbills. Hence, we have ten unique bourbon recipes." The yeast cultures, which were developed specifically for Four Roses Distillery, allow Rutledge to vary the flavor and mouthfeel of the bourbon "Basic flavor characteristics generated by the yeasts include a light and delicate fruitiness, spicy characters, robust fruitiness, herbal essence and floral essence with a hint of fruitiness," says Rutledge.Once each of the bourbons has been distilled, the bourbons are matured individually in new, American oak casks, which are allowed to rest in a single-story warehouse just south of Louisville. While most distilleries age bourbon in warehouses that are many stories high, Four Roses single story warehouse minimizes temperature variations and provides for a more consistent aging process. Following maturation, the ten bourbons are blended together and brought to proof before being bottled by hand.Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon Whiskey has an aroma of honey and poached pears that gives way to notes of crisp, fresh fruits and apples on the palate. The finish, which is soft and smooth, earned the bourbon a score of 91 points at the Ultimate Beverage Challenge. In addition, the bourbon earned the Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2013 and 2014, and earned a score of 94 points from Wine Enthusiast.Pick up a bottle today!

Freeland Spirits is one of very few women owned and run distilleries in history. One of Portlands newer craft distilleries. Freeland is named after founder Jill Kuehlers grandmother, Freeland, who as Kueler puts it, "never touched a drop of booze in her life but taught me that all good things come from scratch. And that women can be anything they want."Molly Troupe, Freelands Master Distiller, oversees every aspect of production, with a background in biochemistry and a Masters Degree in Distillation from Heriot Watt in Scotland, Molly commands perfection with every spirit she orchestrates.Freeland Spirits is a celebration of the women of the industry.Freeland Bourbon was launched in November, 2018. Distilled from a high corn mash of 70 percent corn, 20 percent rye, 10 percent malted barley, this bourbon is finished for five months in Elk Cove pinot noir barrels it is blended in a small batch of 12-year bourbon while the future of Freeland whiskey is being made. Freeland Bourbon is an homage to the South with its compellingly soft caramel, vanilla and spice notes that dance into the whiskey from charred American oak barrels. A final rest in Oregons Elk Cove Pinot Noir barrels adds an element of Pacific Northwest terroir. Blended with precision by our Master Distiller, Molly Troupe, to achieve balanced texture and harmony of flavors.Pick up your bottle today!

The final season of HBOs hit fantasy series has arrived and with it a series of Scotch whisky bottlings inspired by the many Houses of Westeros. Made by various distilleries under the Diageo umbrella, these eight single malts were chosen to commemorate the final season of one of the greatest shows in TV history. In honor of the seven Houses of Westeros and the legendary Nights Watch, this collection delivers rich flavors and brilliant illustrations sure to captivate true Game of Thrones fans. Crafted from 100 percent malted Scottish barley using unique production techniques, these single malts are aged in a variety of oak casks.Hailing from the Highlands, House Baratheon is represented by Royal Lochnagars 12-Year-Old single malt, a regal balance of fruits and spices. Situated near Balmoral Castle, at the foot of the Cairngorn mountains, and the pure waters of the Scarnock springs sits the distillery. After Queen Victoria and Prince Albert took the first-ever distillery tour in 1848, the Royal Lochnagar single malt became known by royals around the globe as a delicate Highland malt with notes of light toffee.Pick up your bottle today!

Situated along the Grampian Mountains in the Highlands region of Scotland, Dalwhinnie Distillery was founded in 1897 by John Grant, and was originally named Strathspey Distillery. In 1898, Grant declared bankruptcy and sold the distillery to AP Blyth, who renamed the distillery Dalwhinnie. The name, which roughly translates to "meeting place" in ancient Gaelic, is a reference to the cattle farmers who would pause at Dalwhinnie on their journey south to the cattle markets in Crieff and Falkirk.Dalwhinnie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made exclusively from freshly harvested, plump barley, which is milled and mashed with water sourced from Lochan an Doire Uaine (meaning "Loch of the Green Thicket"). The pure spring water, which travels through local peat before reaching the loch (the loch itself is situated 2,000 feet above sea level), imparts a soft yet subtle complexity to the whisky. Since no other distillery may legally use water drawn from Lochan an Doire Uaine, no other distillery is able to replicate the unique, malty-sweet taste of Dalwhinnie Single Malt Scotch Whisky.After the barley has been milled and mashed, it is fermented in the distillerys original, wooden washbacks. While wooden washbacks are more expensive and difficult to maintain as compared to stainless steel washbacks, they absorb a portion of the heat generated during fermentation, and thus, enable a slower and longer fermentation process. Following fermentation, the wash is distilled twice, first through Dalwhinnies copper-pot wash still, and then again through its copper-pot spirit still.The smash-hit series Game of Thrones has teamed up with spirits giant Diageo, to create eight rare Scotches inspired by the royal Houses of Westeros. In honor of the eight and final season of the Emmy-winning show each bottle tells the tale of each of the Seven Kingdoms. These iconic whiskies serve as must-have collectibles for Game of Thrones and whisky adorers.House Starks resiliency, strength and ability to thrive under the most intense situations are greatly shaped by Winterfells frigid temperatures. Dalwhinnie, known for being one of the highest distilleries in all of Scotland, is cold and remote much like The North where House Stark calls home, making the two an iconic pairing. Extreme conditions are responsible for shaping the signature Dalwhinnie Winters Frost honeyed sweetness and spicy warmth. Pick up your bottle today!

The smash-hit series Game of Thrones has teamed up with spirits giant Diageo, to create eight rare Scotches inspired by the royal Houses of Westeros. In honor if the eight and final season of the Emmy-winning show each bottle tells the tale of each of the Seven Kingdoms. These iconic whiskies serve as must-have collectibles for Game of Thrones and whisky adorers.Inspired by the fierce Daenerys Targaryen, this single malt celebrates the fiery spirit of the legendary women of The Cardhu Distillery. Pioneered by Helen Cumming and her daughter-in-law Elizabeth during the 1800s, this was a female force to be reckoned with, trailblazing their success in time when the whisky industry was almost entirely male-dominated. Cardhu was founded just one year after the passage of the Excise Act, in the Speyside region of Scotland. Helen would disguise the mashing and fermenting of grains at the distillery as bread-making, in an effort to avoid the taxes levied on distilled spirits.While the tax collectors dispatched by the Crown enjoyed the tea and crumpets that she prepared dawning a red flag on the roof of her barn in order to warn her neighbors that Excise Officers had descended upon the region. By the turn of the century, Cardhu Distillery had earned a reputation as one of Scotlands finest producers of single malt Scotch whisky.This incredible Speyside whisky possesses notes of baked apple and spice on the nose, transitioning into a rich caramel palate with hints of baking spice, and orchard fruits.Pick up your bottle today!