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Handcrafted in small batches, Balcones Texas Single Malt Whisky is made from 100 percent malted Golden Promise barley. Golden Promise is an early-maturing spring barley that has a depth of flavor ideal for single malts. While it was popular in Scotland for many years, it gave way to cheaper barely that was higher in yield but lower in quality. After mashing the malted barley, they slowly ferment it at cool temperatures for seven days. Their fermentation process, which takes nearly twice as long as most other distilleries and is done at much lower temperatures, ultimately produces a richer, smoother whisky. After distillation, they age the whisky using a unique barreling process. "The main difference between Balcones and other single malts," they explain, "is the barreling. The cooperage we use and the care we put into blending and reblending the casks defines a lot of what makes our malt what it is. All of the barrels used are bespoke casks made from fully yard-aged oak with custom toast and char profiles.This all-new Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon, is distilled from roasted blue corn, Texas wheat, Texas rye and malted barley in pot stills before being matured for two years in new charred oak barrels. It is then bottled at 92 proof.Pick up your bottle today!

Handcrafted in small batches, Balcones Texas Single Malt Whisky is made from 100 percent malted Golden Promise barley. Golden Promise is an early-maturing spring barley that has a depth of flavor ideal for single malts. While it was popular in Scotland for many years, it gave way to cheaper barely that was higher in yield but lower in quality. After mashing the malted barley, they slowly ferment it at cool temperatures for seven days. Their fermentation process, which takes nearly twice as long as most other distilleries and is done at much lower temperatures, ultimately produces a richer, smoother whisky. After distillation, they age the whisky using a unique barreling process. "The main difference between Balcones and other single malts," they explain, "is the barreling. The cooperage we use and the care we put into blending and reblending the casks defines a lot of what makes our malt what it is. All of the barrels used are bespoke casks made from fully yard-aged oak with custom toast and char profiles."While most single malts age in a single, large cask of a certain variety their entire lives (for Scotch, this is typically a used bourbon cask), they blend and rebarrel each cuve of Balcones Texas Single Malt through several barrels of different sizes and oak profiles in order to create uniquely round and complex flavors. While a batch of Balcones Single Malt may begin aging in toasted American oak barrels, it may also age in French oak and European oak barrels before being bottled by hand."We go out of our way to prevent excessive wood extraction," they say. "With both small and large barrels, you risk a very strong wood profile in the Texas heat. By rotating the whisky, different characteristics emerge from each type of wood, depending on the size of the barrel, and how long the whisky rests inside."For Balcones Distilling, creating the perfect Texas Single Malt Whisky is a labor of love. After the whisky has reached its peak of maturity, it is slowly proofed by hand. Each batch of Balcones Single Malt is then bottled and labeled with the type of wood in which the whisky was finished.Balcones Texas Single Malt Whisky will appeal to Scotch and bourbon drinkers alike. With notes of warm toffee, dark sugar and caramel, it has a flavor profile similar to Scotch. In addition, the barreling process adds notes of honey and vanilla, which would appeal to any bourbon drinker.Balcones Texas Single Malt Whisky is Texas made, Texas proud. Pick up a bottle today!

Balcones Baby Blue Corn Whisky isnt just the first whisky made in Texas since Prohibition, its also the first and only blue corn whisky made anywhere in the world. Distilled twice and aged in five-gallon oak barrels, Baby Blue is a hand-crafted spirit made inside a hand-crafted distillery. Every square inch of Balcones Distilling, from the 235-gallon copper pot stills hammered by hand to the woodwork and copper plumbing, was made by the distillers at Balcones. Balcones never uses chill filtering or caramel coloring in making Baby Blue Whisky. Instead, Balcones uses only fresh New Mexican blue corn, ferments its own wash and distills the product from start to finish, going so far as to number each bottle by hand. "Were trying to do something thats novel," he says. "More importantly, were trying to do something thats authentic. Balcones Blue 100 proof is made from roasted Hopi blue corn. True Blue 100 is made from the same select barrels of their blue corn whisky brought down to 100 proof. True Blue 100 is inspired by the bottled-in-bond tradition. 100 percent of the whisky in this bottle was born, raised, and bottled at Balcones--from mash to glass. More approachable than full cask-strength whisky, True Blue 100 retains the depth and complexity of over-proof spirits with the softer edges.True Blue 100 Proof Corn Whisky won the "Worlds Best Corn Whisky" category award at the World Whiskies Awards in 2018.Pick up your bottle today!

The story of Ballentines began in 1872 when George Ballantine set up his whisky business. In 1895, Ballantine and Son was awarded with a Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria, the ultimate endorsement of the companys prestigious reputation. The Ballantines family first blended Finest in 1910, and it still stands as the oldest recipe in the current range. Nearly 200,000 bottles of Finest are sold around the world each day, proof that quality lasts the test of time.Their iconic blendof 50 single maltsand4 "single grain"Whiskies comprise their signature dram. Although the recipes are strictly confidential, those "single grains" are likely Scottish wheat.Ballantines is slightly sweet with a touch of vanilla. Perfect for mixing to start the night. The first ever Ballantines recipe. Start the night with a whisky thats stayed true to its original recipe since 1910.Pick up your bottle today!

Located in the middle of a cornfield in the heart of Bourbon Country, Bardstown Bourbon Company brings together art and science, tradition and innovation, and old wisdom and new ideas. The company, founded in 2014 by Peter Loftin, David Mandell, Daniel Linde and Garnett Black, is one of the countrys most technically advanced and sophisticated distilleries. While respecting the art and tradition of bourbon making, the company also takes full advantage of modern technology. In its pursuit of producing a high-quality bourbon whiskey distillate, Bardstown Bourbon Company uses a highly automated, state-of-the-art system, which provides unmatched and unprecedented control of the whiskey production process. This first-of-its-kind system tracks and displays key data points, and allows the distillers to analyze all captured data without limits. The innovative distillery, which is part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, produces custom rye, whiskey and bourbon, and runs a one-of-a-kind Collaborative Distilling Program, which brings together some of the industrys most experienced distillers. The distillerys team, headed by Master Distiller Steve Nally, who has over 40 years of experience in the spirits industry and is a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, works alongside customers and uses sophisticated technology to create some of the finest whiskeys and bourbons. The company produces nearly 40 unique mash bills, including those used for prominent brands such as Jeffersons, High West, Belle Meade, Hirsch, Calumet, James E. Pepper, and Cyrus Noble. Bardstown Bourbon Company is one of the top 10 US whiskey distilleries by capacity, and produces 110,000 barrels per year. The distillerys Discovery Series #3 is a blend of straight bourbon whiskies. It is made from three aged bourbons, a 13-year-old bourbon from Indiana, 13-year-old bourbon from Kentucky, and a 10-year-old Kentucky bourbon whiskey. The end result is a unique and smooth expression. Grab your bottle today!

The Bardstown Bourbon Company is an ultra-modern operation from the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky. They pride themselves on keeping true to tradition, yet taking innovative and bold steps in producing exceptional bourbon, whiskey, and rye. The distillery is set on a 100-acre stretch of farmland that is a part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and offers a full experience with tours, as well as a complete restaurant in the form of the Bottle and Bond Kitchen and Bar. With only a glass wall separating the dinery from the distillery, visitors can observe the process of spirit making while enjoying quality meals, whiskeys, and cocktails.This Discovery Series #1 is a very limited release showcasing Bardstown Bourbons blendingexpertise. Theinternal process used to create the blend is as unique as the product itself. Offering full transparency, the full mash bill is printed on the side of the bottle. Bardstown Discovery #1 is comprised of younger and older bourbons of similar recipes that impart light, youthful spice and deep oak notes.Pick up your bottle today!

Located in the middle of a cornfield in the heart of Bourbon Country, Bardstown Bourbon Company brings together art and science, tradition and innovation, and old wisdom and new ideas. The company, founded in 2014 by Peter Loftin, David Mandell, Daniel Linde and Garnett Black, is one of the countrys most technically advanced and sophisticated distilleries. While respecting the art and tradition of bourbon making, the company also takes full advantage of modern technology. In its pursuit of producing a high-quality bourbon whiskey distillate, Bardstown Bourbon Company uses a highly automated, state-of-the-art system, which provides unmatched and unprecedented control of the whiskey production process. This first-of-its-kind system tracks and displays key data points, and allows the distillers to analyze all captured data without limits.The innovative distillery, which is part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, produces custom rye, whiskey and bourbon, and runs a one-of-a-kind Collaborative Distilling Program, which brings together some of the industrys most experienced distillers. The distillerys team, headed by Master Distiller Steve Nally, who has over 40 years of experience in the spirits industry and is a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member and former Master Distiller, works alongside customers and uses sophisticated technology to create some of the finest whiskeys and bourbons. The company produces nearly 40 unique mash bills, including those used for prominent brands such as Jeffersons, High West, Belle Meade, Hirsch, Calumet, James E. Pepper, and Cyrus Noble. It is one of the top 10 US whiskey distilleries by capacity, and produces 110,000 barrels per year. Bardstown Bourbon Companys Fusion Series #3 is a blend of 60 percent of the distillerys three-year-old wheated and high-rye Kentucky bourbons, and 40 percent of sourced Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey aged 13 years. The mix of young and aged whiskey creates a perfect balance in this smooth and complex expression.Pick up a bottle today!

The Bardstown Bourbon Company is an ultra-modern operation from the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky. They pride themselves on keeping true to tradition, yet taking innovative and bold steps in producing exceptional bourbon, whiskey, and rye. The distillery is set on a 100-acre stretch of farmland that is a part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and offers a full experience with tours, as well as a complete restaurant in the form of the Bottle and Bond Kitchen and Bar. With only a glass wall separating the dinery from the distillery, visitors can observe the process of spirit making while enjoying quality meals, whiskeys, and cocktails.Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey pays homage to the legacy of the American Thoroughbred. Fusion Series #2 is a blend of 60 percent of Bardstown Bourbon Companys three-year-old wheated and high-rye Kentucky bourbons along with 40 percent of 12 year bourbon from Kentucky to create a smooth, complex pour.Pick up your bottle today!

In a stunning and majestic countryside, deep in the rolling green hills of Wicklow, flows the Uisce Beatha, the water of life used by monks hundreds of years of go. Barr An Uisce, Irish for Above the Water, was founded by Ian Jones of Redcross. This is also the Irish name given to Barraniskey, which is a town set in the heart of the beautiful County of Wicklow, on the East Coast of Ireland. Known as the Garden of Ireland, Wicklow represents all that is stunning in the Irish countryside. Ians family has a storied history in the Pub business.Barr An Uisce Wicklow Rare Irish Whiskey is a blend of 80 percent grain and 20 percent ten-year-old malt. Matured in first fill bourbon barrels for four years, it is finished in Oloroso casks for six months. 43 percent ABV. This unique whiskey is pale gold with aromas of vanilla, honey and fruit confit.The initial palate has a very smooth uninhibited entry with a mouth coating, viscose texture. Nutty, warm flavors approach mid-palate, with hints of raisin and plum. The finish islong and cleanwith subtlenotes of marmalade and caramel.Pick up your bottle today!

I started this company to share my passion for unique, high-quality spirits, says Joe Beatrice, the founder of Barrell Bourbon Co, whose self-proclaimed goal is to select and bottle the finest small-batch, craft-distilled bourbon. At Barrell Bourbon, we support the time-honored traditions of distilling, a patient art designed to give you a better tasting bourbon. At every stage of bourbon making, subtle choices are made that impact the whiskey. Though all bourbons are made from the same basic ingredients, its the choices the master distiller makes that shapes his creation.This complex 15-year-old bourbon was blended and bottled at peak maturity to enhance its truest flavor. This is a perfect union of grain and barrel, with an old, oaky nose and a deep, honey-maple palate that uncovers the lushness of the grain.Pick up your bottle today!

"I started this company to share my passion for unique, high-quality spirits," says Joe Beatrice, founder of the independent bottler Barrell Craft Spirits, whose self-proclaimed goal is to find and curate the best barrels and batches of whiskey and rum, wherever they may be. To preserve the singular characteristics of each batch, Barrell bottles all their whiskeys at cask strength. "The complexity and concentration of flavor is greatest when the whiskey comes right from the barrel," says Beatrice.With each batch being a limited release, their goal is to "explore different distillation methods, barrels, and aging environments". Their releases have garnered several of the most prestigious awards and won the hearts of bourbon lovers across the globe with whiskey authority Fred Minnick naming it Best American Whiskey of 2018.Only the best of the best the rarest ones that have had the most work poured into them get the grey label and gift box treatment, the third release of their 15-year-old Barrell Craft Spirits Bourbon being one of these. Distilled between 2002 and 2005 in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, then blended and bottled in Kentucky in 2020, its a cask-strength 104.9 proof expression with the straight bourbons ranging from 15 to 18 years of age. Aged in charred new oak barrels and bottled without chill filtration, its an intense, complex, and nuanced spirit deserving of a place on any bourbon lovers shelf.Get one of these limited-release numbered bottles today!

I started this company to share my passion for unique, high-quality spirits, says Joe Beatrice, founder of Barrell Craft Spirits, whose self-proclaimed goal is to find and curate the best barrels and batches of whiskey, wherever they may be. To preserve the singular characteristics of each batch, Barrell bottles all their whiskeys at cask strength. The complexity and concentration of flavor is greatest when the whiskey comes right from the barrel, says Beatrice.The tradition of keeping aninfinity bottleis well known to whiskey collectors and aficionados around the world. It is the method of taking the last ounces of each whisk(e)y bottle as you finish it, and pouring them into another bottle.Barrell Craft Spirits is honoring the Infinity bottle tradition in their own way by introducing theInfinite Barrel Project.They began by selecting barrels for their flavor profiles and complexity, blending them in a largersingle, or "Infinite"vessel.At each bottling a portion of whiskey and replace it with other barrels that will complement the remaining blend. They then repeat the process - bottling a portion and adding newly selected whiskeys each time. You can find which whiskeys are present in each bottling by referring to the bottling date on the front label and going to that page on the Craft Barrell Spirits site.Pick up your bottle today!

I started this company to share my passion for unique, high-quality spirits, says Joe Beatrice, the founder of Barrell Bourbon Co, whose self-proclaimed goal is to select and bottle the finest small-batch, craft-distilled bourbon. At Barrell Bourbon, we support the time-honored traditions of distilling, a patient art designed to give you a better tasting bourbon. At every stage of bourbon making, subtle choices are made that impact the whiskey. Though all bourbons are made from the same basic ingredients, its the choices the master distiller makes that shapes his creation.This whiskey is a marriage of 10-year-old whiskey distilled in Indiana, finished in Dunn Vineyards Cabernet barrels, and 11-year-old bourbon distilled in Tennessee finished in black strap rum casks and LBV Port Pipes.Dovetail is blended to highlight flavors of woody bourbon; terroir driven Dunn Cabernet; toasted French oak; Late Bottled Vintage Port pipes; blackstrap molasses casks; all working in tandem to create a buttery and deep whiskey as unique as it is delicious. Dovetail took almost a year to get right, from blending to labeling, all coming together in a seemingly perfect point.Pick up your bottle today!

Following the end of the American Revolutionary War, Johannes Reginald Beam emigrated from Germany to the United States and eventually settled in Kentucky County. At the time, Kentucky County was still considered part of Virginia, overseen by a military governor named John J. Bowman. After settling in Kentucky, Beam began harvesting corn and set forth a family tradition by distilling the excess grains he harvested into whiskey. Since then, seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the eponymous company (the company is actually named after James Beam, who rescued it following Prohibition).Basil Haydens is named after Basil Hayden Sr., a Maryland Catholic who led twenty-five other Catholic families from Maryland to Nelson County, Kentucky (near Bardstown, home of the Jim Beam) in the late 1700s. In addition to being a religious man Hayden established the first Catholic church in what is now the Commonwealth of Kentucky Hayden was also a distiller and a pioneering one at that. While most bourbons at the time were made from a traditional corn base, in 1796 Hayden defied convention by mixing small grains into his mash, believing that the spicy rye flavors would provide a striking complement to the corns sweetness. Much to the chagrin of the traditionalist set, Hayden proved to be right.Basil Haydens is known for their signature spicy high-rye recipes and innovative finishing touches. Their latest limited-edition release Basil Haydens Caribbean Reserve Rye is a true summer whiskey, the latest in a series of successful rye whiskey innovations. Inspired by the sweet and spicy contrast between rye whiskey and rum, this limited edition showcases a blend of 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and 4-year-old Canadian Rye Whisky, delivering bold layers of flavor, and a deeply complex distinctive spice followed by toasted oak and vanilla notes. The blend is distinctively finished with Black Strap Rum enhancing the rye character with sweet notes of brown sugar and molasses. The result is a balanced, approachable 80 proof whiskey, perfect for your next summer cocktail.Released in May 2020, Basil Haydens 10 Year Old Rye is the newest addition to their lineup and the oldest rye they have on offer. Bottled at 80 proof, its a light yet complex and satisfyingly spicy dram. This limited-release rye is approachable on one side and full-flavored on the other, making it a perfect choice for the budding rye aficionado.Pick up your bottle today!

Following the end of the American Revolutionary War, Johannes Reginald Beam emigrated from Germany to the United States, and eventually settled in Kentucky County. At the time, Kentucky County was still considered part of Virginia, and was overseen by a military governor named John J. Bowman. After settling in Kentucky, Beam began harvesting corn and set forth a family tradition by distilling the excess grains he harvested into whiskey. Since then, seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the eponymous company (the company is actually named after James Beam, who rescued it following Prohibition).Part of Booker Noes Small Batch Bourbon Collection, Basil Haydens Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named after Basil Hayden Sr., a Maryland Catholic who led twenty-five other Catholic families from Maryland to Nelson County, Kentucky (near Bardstown, home of the Jim Beam) in the late 1700s. In addition to being a religious man Hayden established the first Catholic church in what is now the Commonwealth of Kentucky Hayden was also a distiller, and a pioneering one at that. While most bourbon at the time was made from a traditional corn base, in 1796 Hayden defied convention by mixing small grains into his mash, believing that the spicy rye flavors would provide a striking complement to the corns sweetness. Much to the chagrin of the traditionalist set, Hayden proved to be right.Basil Haydens Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from a mash very similar to the recipe Hayden himself developed in 1796. The whisky has a golden amber color and a spicy aroma of breakfast tea and peppermint bark. On the palate, the rye grains are evident, as are the cracked pepper and honey notes. The finish is clean and dry, leaving a pleasant aftertaste of cinnamon and baking spices.Pick up a pioneering bourbon today!

Following the end of the American Revolutionary War, Johannes Reginald Beam emigrated from Germany to the United States and eventually settled in Kentucky County. At the time, Kentucky County was still considered part of Virginia, overseen by a military governor named John J. Bowman. After settling in Kentucky, Beam began harvesting corn and set forth a family tradition by distilling the excess grains he harvested into whiskey. Since then, seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the eponymous company (the company is actually named after James Beam, who rescued it following Prohibition).Basil Haydens is known for their signature spicy high-rye recipes and innovative finishing touches. Their latest limited-edition release - Basil Haydens Caribbean Reserve Rye is a true summer whiskey, the latest in a series of successful rye whiskey innovations. Inspired by the sweet and spicy contrast between rye whiskey and rum, this limited edition showcases a blend of 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and 4-year-old Canadian Rye Whisky, delivering bold layers of flavor, and a deeply complex distinctive spice followed by toasted oak and vanilla notes. The blend is distinctively finished with Black Strap Rum enhancing the rye character with sweet notes of brown sugar and molasses. The result is a balanced, approachable 80 proof whiskey, perfect for your next summer cocktail.Pick up your bottle today!

Following the end of the American Revolutionary War, Johannes Reginald Beam emigrated from Germany to the United States and eventually settled in Kentucky County. At the time, Kentucky County was still considered part of Virginia and was overseen by a military governor named John J. Bowman. After settling in Kentucky, Beam began harvesting corn and set forth a family tradition by distilling the excess grains he harvested into whiskey. Since then, seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the eponymous company (the company is actually named after James Beam, who rescued it following Prohibition).Part of Booker Noes Small Batch Bourbon Collection, Basil Haydens Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named after Basil Hayden Sr., a Maryland Catholic who led twenty-five other Catholic families from Maryland to Nelson County, Kentucky (near Bardstown, home of the Jim Beam) in the late 1700s. In addition to being a religious man Hayden established the first Catholic church in what is now the Commonwealth of Kentucky Hayden was also a distiller and a pioneering one at that. While most bourbon at the time was made from a traditional corn base, in 1796 Hayden defied convention by mixing small grains into his mash, believing that the spicy rye flavors would provide a striking complement to the corns sweetness. Much to the chagrin of the traditionalist set, Hayden proved to be right.This Dark Rye is the second release in Basil Haydens expanded portfolio, featuring a blend of Kentucky rye, Canadian rye the award-winning Alberta Distillery, and a dose of California port. Expect balanced notes of molasses and dark cherries.Pick up your bottle today!

Following the end of the American Revolutionary War, Johannes Reginald Beam emigrated from Germany to the United States and eventually settled in Kentucky County. At the time, Kentucky County was still considered part of Virginia and was overseen by a military governor named John J. Bowman. After settling in Kentucky, Beam began harvesting corn and set forth a family tradition by distilling the excess grains he harvested into whiskey. Since then, seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the eponymous company (the company is actually named after James Beam, who rescued it following Prohibition).Part of Booker Noes Small Batch Bourbon Collection, Basil Haydens Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named after Basil Hayden Sr., a Maryland Catholic who led twenty-five other Catholic families from Maryland to Nelson County, Kentucky (near Bardstown, home of the Jim Beam) in the late 1700s. In addition to being a religious man Hayden established the first Catholic church in what is now the Commonwealth of Kentucky Hayden was also a distiller and a pioneering one at that. While most bourbon at the time was made from a traditional corn base, in 1796 Hayden defied convention by mixing small grains into his mash, believing that the spicy rye flavors would provide a striking complement to the corns sweetness. Much to the chagrin of the traditionalist set, Hayden proved to be right.Basil Haydens Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from a mash very similar to the recipe Hayden himself developed in 1796. The whisky has a golden amber color and a spicy aroma of breakfast tea and peppermint bark. On the palate, the rye grains are evident, as are the cracked pepper and honey notes. The finish is clean and dry, leaving a pleasant aftertaste of cinnamon and baking spices.Pick up a pioneering bourbon today!

Twice a month, Jean-Marc Daucourts grandfather would organize Sunday lunches for about twenty people at their home in France. "We would sit for five hours eating, talking and enjoying Champagne, spirits and wine," Daucourt recalls. "This was my first and most important education. I learned the pleasure of entertaining."When Daucourt was old enough, he left his native France to study the art of distillation in Scotland and Germany. After apprenticing at a number of distilleries, Daucourt returned to France, and together with his brother Edward, purchased a distillery just outside the Cognac region in southwest France. Bastille 1789 Hand-Crafted Whisky is the realization of his dream of creating an outstanding whisky with a distinct French identity.Bastille Whisky is made from a mash of malted barley and wheat sourced entirely from northwest France (a number of Scottish distilleries source their grains from the same farms). After the barley and wheat are harvested, they are fermented and distilled through Daucourts ancient, copper alembic stills. The stills, which were traditionally used to distill cognac, have an odd shape a tulip-shaped pre-heater feeds the wash into a vase-shaped copper pot, where distillation occurs.Following distillation, the whisky is aged for five to seven years in a combination of French Limousin Oak, cherry wood and acacia casks. "After the initial maturation," says Daucourt, "Bastille is finished in different styles of wooden casks, which provide my whisky its delicate, harmonious and unique flavors." French Limousin Oak one of the most expensive types of wood used for barreling is prized because it is loosely grained and porous, allowing it to impart more flavor and tannins to the whisky that comes in contact with it. The cherry oak barrels, however, impart mild yet complex notes of dark chocolate, cherries and soft citrus, which are complemented by the floral and aromatic undertones from the acacia wood. Following maturation, the whisky is brought to proof with water sourced from the Gensac spring (the water has been naturally filtered for centuries through Grande Champagne limestone) before each batch is bottled.Bastille 1789 Hand-Crafted Whisky has a light and spicy aroma, with hints of fresh apricots, ginger and chocolate. The initial flavors are sweet, with touches of vanilla, citrus and cherries and are followed by complex notes of cinnamon, baking spices and oak.Bastille earned a score of 94 points and a rating of "Exceptional" from the Beverage Testing Institute in 2011. In addition, it was named the French Whisky of the Year at the New York Wine and Spirits Competition in 2013.Pick up a bottle today!

According to legend, the sport of baseball was invented in the pastures of Cooperstown, NY by American Civil War general Abner Doubleday while many historians now consider this account to be a myth, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum was nonetheless established in Cooperstown, and the town has virtually become synonymous with the sport of baseball itself."Opening a micro-distillery in Cooperstown has been a dream in the making for quite a few years," states Gene Marra, founder of Cooperstown Distillery. Indeed, Marra has successfully married two of Americas greatest pastimes baseball and distilling in Cooperstown Distillery, which is a certified "farm distillery" sourcing and utilizing over 51 percent of New York State based agricultural products.Beanball Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named after the infamous "beanball," a strategic and dangerous pitch used by frustrated pitchers to scare batters off the plate. Beanball Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from a blend of Indiana bourbon and bourbon distilled at the Cooperstown Distillery, which is made with local corn, rye and oats. Bottled at 100 proof, the bourbon has a nose of cracked corn and caramel which leads to notes of oatmeal, honey and oak on the palate. The finish is filled with more oak, a distinct char and a surprising touch of mint.Beanball Straight Bourbon Whiskey earned a score of 87 points from Whisky Advocate. Pick up a bottle today!

Charles Nelson was born on July 4, 1835, in a small town in the Mecklenburg-Schwerin state of northern Germany. In 1850, his father decided to move the family, which included five other siblings, to the United States for a chance at a better life. During the journey across the Atlantic, John Nelson passed away and Charles just 15 years old at the time found himself the breadwinner of the family.After working at several odd jobs throughout the Northeast, Nelson settled in Nashville and opened a grocery store built on the foundation of his three best-selling products: coffee, meat, and whiskey. Demand for Nelsons whiskey soared during Reconstruction such that he shuttered his grocery store and opened up his own distillery. The distillery, commonly known as Old Number Five due to the fact that it was given Distillery License #5, became one of the largest in the United States and was the first to produce Belle Meade Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Old Number Five was eventually forced to close its doors during Prohibition, but today, Charlie and Andy Nelson Charles Nelsons great-great-great grandsons have taken up the family business once more.This cognac finished Belle Meade Bourbon is made from a mashbill of 64 percent corn, 30 percent rye, and 6 percent malted barley. Once the grains are milled and mashed, they are fermented with two unique strains of yeast. I think the two yeast strains really work well together to create that balanced flavor, says Andy, not going too heavy or too light on any single characteristic. Following fermentation, the bourbon is distilled and matured in new, American oak casks before being finished in French Limousin oak barrels which once held Cognac XO Fine Champagne for up to 12 years.Pick up your bottle today!

"Belle Meade Madeira Cask Charles Nelson was born on July 4, 1835, in a small town in the Mecklenburg-Schwerin state of northern Germany. In 1850, his father decided to move the family, which included five other siblings, to the United States for a chance at a better life. During the journey across the Atlantic, John Nelson passed away and Charles just 15 years old at the time found himself the breadwinner of the family.After working at several odd jobs throughout the Northeast, Nelson settled in Nashville and opened a grocery store built on the foundation of his three best-selling products: coffee, meat, and whiskey. Demand for Nelsons whiskey soared during Reconstruction such that he shuttered his grocery store and opened up his own distillery. The distillery, commonly known as Old Number Five due to the fact that it was given Distillery License #5, became one of the largest in the United States and was the first to produce Belle Meade Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Old Number Five was eventually forced to close its doors during Prohibition, but today, Charlie and Andy Nelson Charles Nelsons great-great-great grandsons have taken up the family business once more. This Belle Meade Bourbon Malmsey Madeira finish is the third release in their award-winning Special Cask Finish Series. Malmsey is the richest and sweetest tasting of the Madeira styles and is renowned for the depth and complexity of its honeyed flavors. This blend is comprised of 6- and 9-year-old bourbons, the robust flavors from the casks pair well with the spicy high rye content of the Bourbon and create a striking profile. Cut to 90.4 proof and nonchill-filtered, this distinctive Madeira Finish received a Double Gold Medal 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Enjoy it neat, with a splash, over a sphere of ice, or in any classic cocktail.Pick up your bottle today!

Charles Nelson was born on July 4, 1835 in a small town in the Mecklenburg-Schwerin state of northern Germany. In 1850, his father decided to move the family, which included five other siblings, to the United States for a chance at a better life. During the journey across the Atlantic, John Nelson passed away and Charles just 15 years old at the time found himself the breadwinner of the family.Belle Meade Bourbon Cask Strength Reserve is a premium full strength whiskey.These are the barrels of bourbon that taste good enough to be a Single Barrel but dont have a high enough proof to be a Single Barrel. They batch these reserve barrels with others barrels in their inventory to raise the proof while enhancing the flavors of said reserve barrels. When blended together, these barrels of well-aged bourbon create a product that is greater than the sum of its individual parts.Each small batch of our Reserve is comprised of just seven of these exceptional barrels. A bold bourbon for those who appreciate something straight cut from the barrel. Enjoy it neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water, or in your favorite cocktail. This high rye Belle Meade bourbon earned"Top 20 Whiskies of 2018" from Whisky Advocate.Pick up your bottle today!

Charles Nelson was born on July 4, 1835 in a small town in the Mecklenburg-Schwerin state of northern Germany. In 1850, his father decided to move the family, which included five other siblings, to the United States for a chance at a better life. During the journey across the Atlantic, John Nelson passed away and Charles just 15 years old at the time found himself the breadwinner of the family.After working at several odd jobs throughout the Northeast, Nelson settled in Nashville and opened a grocery store built on the foundation of his three best-selling products: coffee, meat and whiskey. Demand for Nelsons whiskey soared during Reconstruction such that he shuttered his grocery store and opened up his own distillery. The distillery, commonly known as Old Number Five due to the fact that it was given Distillery License #5, became one of the largest in the United States, and was the first to produce Belle Meade Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Old Number Five was eventually forced to close its doors during Prohibition, but today, Charlie and Andy Nelson Charles Nelsons great-great-great grandsons have taken up the family business once more.Belle Meade Bourbon is made from a mashbill of 64 percent corn, 30 percent rye, and 6 percent malted barley. Once the grains are milled and mashed, they are fermented with two unique strains of yeast. I think the two yeast strains really work well together to create that balanced flavor, says Andy, not going too heavy or too light on any single characteristic. Following fermentation, the bourbon is distilled and matured in new, American oak casks.Belle Meade 9 Year Old Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon is hand-picked by Charlie and Andy from their distillerys reserve stock, and is aged at least nine years before being finished in Oloroso Sherry casks (imported from Spain) until the perfect flavor is reached. As a result, the bourbon has an aroma of sherry wine, oak staves and tulips, which leads to a full-bodied palate lush with caramel, cracked corn, raisins and dried figs. The finish is smooth and creamy, with notes plum, vanilla bean and molasses.Each bottle of Belle Meade Bourbon is adorned with a vintage label that includes the portrait of two horses whose origins can be traced back to the original Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville. The horse on the right, known as Bonnie Scotland, was one of Belle Meades leading sires and was an ancestor to Man O War, Seabiscuit and Secretariat. The horse on the left, who was known as Brown Dick, was the descendent of a horse simply named Whiskey. Hes the reason we removed their names from the label, says Andy, pointing to the horse on the left.Belle Meade 9 Year Old Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon won the Double Gold Medal at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Pick up a bottle today!