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On February 12, 1830, Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. widely considered the father of modern bourbon was born in Columbus, Kentucky. Orphaned as a baby, Taylor was adopted by Edmund Haynes Taylor Sr. and was raised in Louisiana by his great-uncle, Zachary Taylor (who would later become the twelfth President of the United States). After attending the Boyers French School in New Orleans, Taylor moved back to Kentucky and matriculated from the B. B. Sayers Academy. Following in the footsteps of his adopted father, Taylor became involved in banking and came to the aid of several Kentucky distilleries that were suffering from Reconstruction.In 1869, Taylor purchased a small distillery situated on the banks of the Kentucky River. Christened the distillery OFC (OFC was an abbreviation for Old Fire Copper) Distillery, Taylor began renovating and modernizing the plant he purchased copper fermentation tanks, new grain grinding equipment and unique, columnar stills. During his tenure, Taylor also implemented several innovative distilling techniques, including aging whiskey in climate-controlled rickhouses.At the time, an overwhelming number of distilleries were still not aging their bourbon. In order to make their spirits palatable, some distillers and retailers added juices and syrups to sweeten their bourbon, while others added acid and tobacco to give their bourbon its signature amber hue.Armed with distilling experience and a political pedigree, Taylor, together with Treasury Secretary John G. Carlisle, was instrumental in passing the Bottled-In-Bond Act of 1897 (27 C.F.R. 5.21). The act required that any spirit labeled as "Bonded"or "Bottled-in-Bond" be the product of one distiller at one distillery during one distillation season. In addition, the Act required that bonded spirits be aged in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision for at least four years and bottled at 100 proof.Named in honor of Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr., Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Bourbon is made from a blend of seven-year old barrels hallowed from the sixth floor of a brick warehouse in Kentucky. Bottled in Bond at 100 proof, the bourbon has distinctive notes of oak and dried fruit. The initially sweet flavors give way to hints of salted caramel, butterscotch and orange, which linger on the finish.Each bottle of Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Bourbon is packaged behind a vintage label and canister reminiscent of the bottles Taylor used over one hundred years ago. Pick up a bottle of history and pay homage to the father of modern bourbon today!

On February 12, 1830, Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. widely considered the father of modern whiskey was born in Columbus, Kentucky. Orphaned as a baby, Taylor was adopted by Edmund Haynes Taylor, Sr., and was raised in Louisiana by his great-uncle, Zachary Taylor (who would later become the twelfth President of the United States). After attending Boyers French School in New Orleans, Taylor moved back to Kentucky and matriculated from the B. B. Sayers Academy. Following in the footsteps of his father, Taylor became involved in banking and came to the aid of several Kentucky distilleries that were suffering from Reconstruction.In 1869, Taylor purchased a small distillery situated on the banks of the Kentucky River. After christening the distillery OFC Distillery (OFC was an abbreviation for Old Fire Copper), Taylor began renovating and modernizing the plant he purchased copper fermentation tanks, new grain grinding equipment and unique, columnar stills. During his tenure, Taylor also implemented several innovative distilling techniques, including aging whiskey in climate-controlled rickhouses.At the time, an overwhelming number of distilleries were still not aging their whiskey. In order to make their spirits palatable, some distillers and retailers added juices and syrups to sweeten the whiskey, while others added acid and tobacco to give the whiskey its signature, amber hue.Armed with distilling experience and a political pedigree, Taylor, together with Treasury Secretary John G. Carlisle, was instrumental in passing the Bottled-In-Bond Act of 1897 (27 C.F.R. 5.21). The act required that any spirit labeled as "Bonded"or "Bottled-in-Bond" be the product of one distiller at one distillery during one distillation season. In addition, the Act required that bonded spirits be aged in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision for at least four years and bottled at 100 proof.Named in honor of Taylor, Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye Whiskey is made from a mash of rye and malted barley. No corn is used in the production of the rye, and, as a result, it has notes of dark spices that are well-balanced with caramel undertones. Bottled in bond at 100 proof, the rye has a dry and oaky finish, that lingers with notes of cinnamon and vanilla.Each bottle of Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Straight Rye Whiskey is packaged behind a vintage label and inside a canister reminiscent of the bottles Taylor used over one hundred years ago. Pick up a bottle of history and pay homage to the father of modern whiskey today!

In 1869, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor purchased a small distillery situated on the banks of the Kentucky River. Christened the distillery OFC (OFC was an abbreviation for Old Fire Copper) Distillery, Taylor began renovating and modernizing the plant he purchased copper fermentation tanks, new grain grinding equipment, and unique, columnar stills. During his tenure, Taylor also implemented several innovative distilling techniques, including aging whiskey in climate-controlled rickhouses.At the time, an overwhelming number of distilleries were still not aging their bourbon. In order to make their spirits palatable, some distillers and retailers added juices and syrups to sweeten their bourbon, while others added acid and tobacco to give their bourbon its signature amber hue.Armed with distilling experience and a political pedigree, Taylor, together with Treasury Secretary John G. Carlisle, was instrumental in passing the Bottled-In-Bond Act of 1897 (27 C.F.R. 5.21). The act required that any spirit labeled as "Bonded" or "Bottled-in-Bond" be the product of one distiller at one distillery during one distillation season. In addition, the Act required that bonded spirits be aged in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision for at least four years and bottled at 100 proof. Today, the Buffalo Trace Distillery continues the legacy of one of the founding fathers of bourbon with the Colonel E.H. Taylor collection that was first released in 2011.This small-batch expression features a combination of 3 different 18-year-old bourbons and 3 distinct Buffalo Trace mash bills: two rye bourbon mash bills and a wheated bourbon. After their 18 years of maturation, they were blended and married together, before being bottled at 100 proof. Being a one-time bottling, this premium bottled-in-bond bourbon is bound to sell out fast.Grab one of these limited-edition bottles today!

On February 12, 1830, Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. widely considered the father of modern bourbon was born in Columbus, Kentucky. Orphaned as a baby, Taylor was adopted by Edmund Haynes Taylor Sr. and was raised in Louisiana by his great-uncle, Zachary Taylor (who would later become the twelfth President of the United States). After attending the Boyers French School in New Orleans, Taylor moved back to Kentucky and matriculated from the B. B. Sayers Academy. Following in the footsteps of his adopted father, Taylor became involved in banking and came to the aid of several Kentucky distilleries that were suffering from Reconstruction.In 1869, Taylor purchased a small distillery situated on the banks of the Kentucky River. Christened the distillery OFC (OFC was an abbreviation for Old Fire Copper) Distillery, Taylor began renovating and modernizing the plant he purchased copper fermentation tanks, new grain grinding equipment and unique, columnar stills. During his tenure, Taylor also implemented several innovative distilling techniques, including aging whiskey in climate-controlled rickhouses.In honor of former distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, this distinctive whiskey is the tenth release in the E.H. Taylor, Jr. lineup that includes their Small Batch Bourbon, Single Barrel Bourbon, Barrel Proof Bourbon, and Straight Rye. This Amaranth Bourbon is Bottled-in-Bond as with previous releases. This 100 proof special release delivers a complex profile of toffee, mint, dark berries and pecans.Pick up your bottle today!

"As with most micro-distilleries, it started with a dream," says Peter Caciola, the owner of Colorado Gold Distillery. Situated along the southern slopes of the Grand Mesa in Cedaredge, Colorado (est. population 2,151), Caciolas distillery is the product of years of late nights and intense labor by Caciola himself, and his wife, Tammy. "We first talked about distilling our own spirits a good number of years ago,"Caciola continues. "After we made our dream a reality, we started discussing the idea of producing a great bourbon. Bourbon is the most American of all the spirits, and were in the heart of the country, so we thought it would be the perfect thing to make."Colorado Gold Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made using a mash of four locally-sourced grains: corn, rye, wheat and malted barley. Cedaredges unique geography and climate the quaint city is situated 11,000 feet above sea level and enjoys mild, snowy winters and hot, dry summers creates flavorful, plump grains that are perfect for distillation. "Corn is the main ingredient in our bourbon," says Michael Almy, a Colorado native and the master distiller at Colorado Gold. "The wheat and malted barley give the bourbon a smoother, more sophisticated taste and the rye adds a touch of spice."Once the grains have been harvested, they are mashed and fermented for five days with a unique strain of American whiskey yeast. Following fermentation, the bourbon is distilled twice through an 80-gallon, copper still heated by steam. Once the bourbon has been distilled, it is filtered for four hours before being poured into new, 53-gallon American oak casks that have been charred (the casks have a #3 char). The bourbon is allowed to rest for a minimum of three years in the casks, which impart spicy notes of cinnamon and oaky spice to the bourbon, and mellow its notes of maple syrup, honey and roasted nuts. Following its beauty rest, the bourbon is brought to proof with pure spring water that has been filtered by a billion year old basalt stone. Then, each bottle is filled from a single barrel and labeled by hand. Colorado Gold Straight Bourbon Whiskey earned the title "Best in Class"at the American Distilling Institute Competition in 2012, and the Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2013.Pick up a bottle today!

Since its inception in 2000, Compass Box Whisky Company has been situated along Great King Street in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. The long, windy street was constructed in 1823 and is celebrated for the Georgian neo-classical architecture that surrounds it. Great King Street "represents the Enlightenment thinking of its day," says John Glaser, the founder of Compass Box Whisky Company, "which we feel is an appropriate connection to the sort of thinking we apply to whisky."Compass Box Great King Street Artists Blend Blended Scotch Whisky is a marriage of single malt Scotch whiskies from the Highlands and Speyside regions of Scotland, together with a single grain whisky from the Lowlands region of Scotland. "We believe it is time for the world to reconsider the joys of well-made blended Scotch whisky," says Glaser, who has earned Whisky Magazines Innovator of the Year Award four times. "That is why we have created Great King Street."In comparison to other blended whiskies, Great King Street is crafted using more malt whisky (over 50 percent) than grain whisky. "This provides more character and complexity"to the blend, says Glaser. In addition, the grain whisky used in the blend is the highest quality single grain whisky available and, having been matured for over 10 years, contributes much sweeter and richer flavors than traditional grain whiskies. Great King Street Scotch Whisky is also influenced by the three different types of casks in which the whisky matures: used, American oak barrels contribute notes of vanilla, cinnamon and woody spice to the whisky, while new, French oak barrels lend notes of marshmallow, roasted coffee and toasted biscuits and used sherry casks add touches of dried fruits and cherries. Once the whisky has been blended and matured together, each batch is bottled naturally without the use of any additives, coloring or chill filtration.Compass Box Great King Street Artists Blend Blended Scotch Whisky has an aroma of cinnamon, oak and dates, which open up to notes of creamy vanilla ice cream, poached pears and peaches on the palate. The sweet flavor of dried fruits is complemented by waves of cinnamon, woody spice and white pepper, and leads to a smooth, soft finish. "By applying the same skill, techniques and philosophy that we use for the Compass Box signature range of whiskies, Great King Street offers a style and approach to Blended Scotch that has not existed before," says Glaser. Great King Street earned a score of 91 points from Whisky Advocate, which named it the Blended Whisky of the Year in 2012."Great King Street is a new and compelling alternative for both whisky enthusiasts who ordinarily drink only malt whiskies, and for whisky novices. We call it a "craft blend."Try a craft, blended Scotch whisky today!

Since its inception in 2000, Compass Box Whisky Company has been situated along Great King Street in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. The long, windy street was constructed in 1823 and is celebrated for the Georgian neo-classical architecture that surrounds it. Great King Street represents the Enlightenment thinking of its day, says John Glaser, the founder of Compass Box Whisky Company, which we feel is an appropriate connection to the sort of thinking we apply to whisky.Compass Box Great King Street Glasgow Blend Blended Scotch Whisky is dedicated to applying a more contemporary approach to the creation of blended scotch whiskies in the full-flavored style of the late 19th century, says Glaser, who has earned Whisky Magazines Innovator of the Year Award four times.The whisky is composed of a blend of 67 percent malt whisky from Islay, Speyside and Highlands regions of Scotland, together with 33 percent grain whisky from a Lowland distillery in Fife. The Islay malt (approximately 20 percent of the blend) comes from a distillery on the south shore of the island, and is vatted with a fruity malt from the village of Brora and a rich, sherried Speyside malt from the Aberlour region (approximately 33 percent of the blend). The whiskies have matured in a combination of first-fill sherry casks, first-fill and refill ex-bourbon barrels and new French oak casks. As a result of this unique blend, Compass Box Great King Street Glasgow Blend Blended Scotch Whisky has an aroma of peaty smokiness that is underpinned with touches of pomegranate juice, citrus and plums. Notes of sherry, berries and citrus dominate the palate, and lead to a full, round finish with a touch of sweetness.Great King Street is a new and compelling alternative for both whisky enthusiasts who ordinarily drink only malt whiskies, and for whisky novices, says Glaser. We call it a craft blend.Try a craft, blended Scotch whisky today!

Since its inception in 2000, Compass Box Whisky Company has been stewarded by John Glaser, one of the most progressive and innovative whisky blenders of his generation. "Like a winemaker blending grape varieties, we can create layers of complexity by blending whisky," says Glaser, who was named "Innovator of the Year" four times by Whisky Magazine and "Pioneer of the Year" twice by Malt Advocate. While Glaser initially began his career in the industry as a marketing agent, he quickly realized that by blending quality whiskies, he was able to create a product that was greater than the sum of its rare parts.Compass Box Hedonism is a unique blend of grain Scotch whisky. Nearly a century ago, grain whiskies were common across Europe, but were overtaken in terms of popularity when the larger distilleries in Scotland began focusing on single malt whisky. "When good Scotch grain whisky is aged in good quality American oak casks, the results can be stunning," says Glaser.Hedonism is a blend of grain whiskies, each of which has matured for a minimum of eight years and a maximum of fifteen years. "We only produce Hedonism once or twice per year, depending on our ability to source the quality casks we require," says Glaser. Generally, the whisky is sourced from five different distilleries, including Cameron Bridge, Carsebridge, Cambus, Port Dundas and Dumbarton. Once the whiskies are married together, they are aged for an additional two years in first-fill American oak casks or rejuvenated American oak hogshead casks. "Steps like these enhance complexity, flavour integration and soft mouthfeel," says Glaser. "Extra steps, but we think theyre worth it."Compass Box Hedonism has an aroma of ripe fruits (particularly apricots and peaches), along with touches of sponge cake and caramel. The palate is full-bodied and robust, with notes of red pepper mingled together with notes of toffee, coconuts and vanilla cream. The finish is smooth and warming, with a touch of cloves and spices that linger. The whisky was named the "Worlds Best Grain Whisky" twice by Whisky Magazine."We believe that great Scotch grain whisky is the little-known treasure of the Scotch whisky industry," says Glaser. Pick up a bottle today!

First launched in 2005, Compass Box Whisky Co.s Spice Tree Blended Malt Scotch Whisky was discontinued in 2006 as a result of a legal threat by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). "The issue revolved around the SWAs interpretation of the law regarding traditional practices"in the production of Scotch, says John Glaser, the founder of Compass Box. Glaser was using French Sessile oak stave inserts in order to enhance the flavor of his aging whisky. "Alas, the SWA heard about what we were doing and decided they needed to stop us. They suggested that our technique of using high quality oak wasnt appropriate for making Scotch and threatened to take us to court." Glaser suspended production of Spice Tree Whisky for four years, during which he worked with woodsman in France and coopers in Scotland to produce a new type of cask that would do justice to the original Spice Tree Whisky he produced.Today, Spice Tree Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is a blend of 10 12 year old single malt Scotch whiskies sourced from distilleries situated in the northern Highlands region of Scotland (primarily Clynelish, Dailuaine, Longmorn, and Teaninich). After sourcing the whisky, Glaser blends the single malts together and then ages the blend for an additional two years in custom-made first-fill bourbon hogsheads casks.Rather than use the flat stave inserts that got him in trouble earlier, Glaser worked with an oak supplier in France and a cooper in Scotland to develop a method for creating heavily toasted cask heads which impart a flavor profile similar to the flat staves used for the original Spice Tree bottlings. "The cask heads have three different levels of toasting," says Glaser, "allowing us to blend the resultant whiskies to create additional layers of complexity." After aging the blend for an additional two years, each batch of Compass Box Spice Tree Whisky is brought to proof and bottled.Spice Tree Blended Malt Scotch Whisky has an aroma of ginger, cinnamon and clove, which give way to bold notes of vanilla, malt, and brown sugar, along with a hint of dried fruits. The finish, which is long and satisfying, is well-balanced between sweet notes of vanilla and spicy notes of cinnamon and allspice.Spice Tree Whisky earned 95.5 points from Jim Murrays Whisky Bible, and earned the title "Best Scotch New Brand" in 2011.Pick up a bottle today!

"For those who love big, rich smoky-peaty whiskies, this is for you," says Jon Glaser, the founder of Compass Box Whisky Co. Since its inception in 2000, Compass Box Whisky has been committed to making blended scotch whisky more relevant and approachable. "Like a winemaker blending grape varieties, we can create layers of complexity," says Glaser, who is one of the most progressive and innovative blenders of his generation.Compass Box Whisky Co.s The Peat Monster is made from a blend, or vatting, of single malt whiskies from Islay (50 percent), Speyside (30 percent) and the Islands (20 percent) that are each between 10 and 16 years old. The Islay single malt whiskies are predominantly from Caol Ila and Laphroaig, while the Speyside single malt is sourced from Ardmore Distillery (the source of the Island single malt remains a mystery).Caol Ila DistilleryNestled in a hidden cove near Port Askaig, Caol Ila Distillery (pronounced "Cull Eela,") was founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson. It borrows its name, which means "The Sound of Islay" in ancient Gaelic, from the sea sweeping past its dramatic and almost hidden location it is situated between a steep cliff and the eastern shores of the Sound of Islay. For over a century, small coal-fired boats known as puffers navigated the Sound and brought barley, coal and casks to the distillery. Although the puffers no longer exist, Caol Ila continues to use locally malted barley and pure spring water sourced from Loch Nam Ban (the water travels through limestone and peat before reaching the distillery) in order to produce its single malt whisky.Unlike other distilleries on Islay, Caol Ila intentionally distills its whisky through copper-pot stills that are less full in order to maximize contact between the whisky and copper. As a result, the whisky has a cleaner and crisper flavor profile, while still retaining the notes of peat and smoke that are characteristic of Islay single malts.Laphroaig DistillerySituated on the southern coast of Islay, Laphroaig (pronounced La-froyg) Distillery was founded nearly two centuries ago by Donald and Alexander Johnston. For approximately 150 years, the distillery remained in the hands of the Johnson family. In 1954, however, Sandy Johnson died childless and left the distillery to one of its managers.Laphroaig Single Malt Whisky one of the most strongly flavored whiskies made anywhere in the world is heavily influenced by the geography and climate in which it is distilled and matured. For instance, the peat used to dry barley at Laphroaig Distillery has high concentrations of moss, which gives the whisky an intensely smoky flavor profile. In addition, the whisky matures on the shores of Loch Laphroaig, and as a result, has a subtle undertone of tang and salt that complement its notes of smoke and peat.Ardmore DistillerySitting in the verdant Aberdeenshire countryside not far from the Grampian mountains, Ardmore Distillery was founded in 1898 by Adam Teacher. Today, the distillery remains one of the few distilleries outside of Islay that continues to peat each expression of its single malt whisky. After sourcing the finest Scottish barley, Ardmore dries it over natural, highland peat fires (the peat is sourced from New Pitsligo and St. Fergus Moss, the same peat mosses that the distillery has been using for over a century). Once the barley has been malted and peated, it is fermented in wooden fermentation tanks made of Oregon Pine before being twice-distilling through Ardmores copper pot stills."What makes The Peat Monster fit perfectly into the Compass Box house style," says Glaser, "is the balance of richness and subtle sweetness that the casks of Speyside malt provide to the smoky, peaty Islay and Island malts."After sourcing each of the single malts, Compass Box Whisky Co. marries the whiskies together for a few months in refill American oak casks before bottling each batch. Compass Boxs The Peat Monster has a intensely peaty nose, reminiscent of beach bonfires. The initial notes of smoke are balanced by a hint of fruitiness and lead to a subtle yet lingering finish.The Peat Monster earned a score of 90-95 points from Wine Enthusiast and a score of 94 points from Whisky Advocate, which also named the whisky "Scotch Whisky Blend of the Year."Pick up a bottle today!

Along the Atlantic Ocean, in the west of Irelands County Galway, sits one of the most majestic regions in all the Emerald Isle. Home to the Twelve Bens Mountains, abundant peat bogs, a windswept coastline, and countless lakes, the region of Connemara takes its name from the ancient Irish tribal people who lived on the land, the Conmacne Mara.In the 17th and 18th centuries, a number of distillers called Connemara home. Often operating illegally, these distillers took advantage of the unique lands of Connemara, utilizing the regions peat bogs to produce whiskies reminiscent of Islay Scotch.Connemara 12 Year Old Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey, which is produced at the Cooley Distillery in the County Louth, serves as a tribute to the distillers who operated in the region centuries ago. Production of Connemara begins by drying barley over peat sourced from the famed bogs of Connemara. The peaty smoke infuses the barley with its distinctive smell and flavor, laying the groundwork for a powerful whiskey. After drying the barley, the malt is double-distilled in small, copper pot stills, before coming to rest in casks that were formerly used to age bourbon.Each year, a limited number of the most exceptional casks of aging Connemara are selected to become Connemara 12 Year Old Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey. Bottled from a single cask and aged for at least twelve years, Connemara 12 Year Old Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey is the only Connemara whiskey released with an age statement.Connemara 12 Year Old Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey has a strong peaty nose, more often found in Islay Scotch than other Irish whiskies. Notes of fruit join the peat on the palate. The additional time spent aging imparts extra spiciness and rich, woody undertones to the whiskey, expertly complementing the smooth malt and smoky peat flavors, leading to a strong, lingering finish. Connemara 12 Year Old earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Sprits Competition, and earned a score of 94 points from the Beverage Testing Institute.While Connemara can hold its own with any Scotch, it remains a uniquely Irish whiskey, even being named the Worlds Best Irish Whiskey in 2009.Try the Worlds Best Irish Whiskey today!

Cooperstown Distillery a farm distillery and member of The Cooperstown Beverage Trail. They practice high-quality artisanal distilling methods, crafting their spirit almost entirely from New York State grains. They produce a full line of unique spirits.Abner Doubledays Double Play Bourbon is sourced from Indiana and blended several times. Its a blend of both younger and aged bourbons and has a mature character of a fine older bourbon. Bottled in the signature Abner Doubleday Baseball Decanter at 90 proof.Pick up your bottle today!

"The foundation of our product is Thoroughbred barley from our own private grower and used by no other distillery," says Rick Wasmund, the owner and master distiller at Copper Fox Distillery. Situated along the banks of the Thronton River in Sperryville, Virginia, Copper Fox Distillery was founded in 2000 after Wasmund returned to the United States following an internship at Bowmore Distillery. "Of course Im proud of our innovations," adds Wasmund, "but I am keenly aware of the fact that Im standing on the shoulders of a great many courageous, passionate and brilliant individuals and I try to be ever thankful for the trail they blazed."Copper Fox Rye Whisky is made from a mash of 67 percent Virginia rye and 33 percent Thoroughbred barley. Much like the barley used to make Wasmunds Single Malt, the barley used to craft Copper Fox Rye is dried over an apple and cherry wood smoke flame. Once the grains have been milled and mashed, they are fermented using a proprietary strain of yeast and then twice distilled through a single-batch copper-pot still. Following distillation, the whisky is matured in American oak casks.Copper Fox Rye has a copper gold color, along with an aroma of buttered biscuits, rye spices and honeyed oak. Notes of cinnamon, allspice and cloves dominate the palate, and are well-balanced by touches of dried fruits, chestnuts, figs and cola. The finish is long and well-balanced, with notes of rye and caramel complementing each other. The whisky earned a score of 94 points from the Beverage Testing Institute in 2014.Pick up a bottle of this amazing rye today!

Founded in 2017 by Bob Hagemann and owned by his parents Bob and Nancy, Corgi Spirits is a family-run craft distillery, the first and only one in Hudson County New Jersey. It was Hagemanns fascination with all things British that led to the companys logo, a Corgi wearing a crown. The breed perfectly represents the nature of the distillery. Playful and fun, yet regal and distinguished as well, the breed being owned by the Queen of England herself.The distillery was named New Jersey Distillery of the Year twice in a row and their small-batch spirits have garnered several other awards. Their range goes from gin (Earl Grey Gin, Pembroke Gin, and Barrel-Rested Gin) to whiskey (Cardigan Whiskey), vodka, to seasonal spirits such as the Very Merry Gin, Bee Blossom Gin, and Garden Party Gin. The gins and vodkas are made from potatoes, making them super-smooth as well as gluten-free. If youre in the area they offer tours and tastings in their tasting room and on their outdoor patio.While theyre mostly focused on gin, theres also Corgi Cardigan Whiskey. It wasnt named for the sweater, but rather a breed of Corgi, its a blend of different whiskeys. Half of it is a 4-year-old American barley, the other half Canadian rye. After blending they get another period of rest in barrels that used to hold Jack Daniels whiskey, before being bottled at 90 proof.Get 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 Centennial Malt Whiskey is a whiskey distilled from malted barley and flavored with hops. Our "experiments and tasting competitions taught us that Centennial hops were some of the best hops possible," says Bell. Centennial Hops were first created in 1974 and boast an alpha acid rating of 9.5 percent-11.5 percent, resulting in a slightly floral flavor profile that is ideal for making pale ales and India pale ales. After Corsair Centennial Malt Whiskey is distilled with the hops, it is aged in new, American oak casks until it reaches its peak flavor. As a result, the whiskey has a sweet aroma, with touches of rose petals and orange zest. Notes of caramelized oranges and sweet malt dominate the flavor profile, and lead to a finish accented by balanced hops and sweet citrus."We are a small distillery, but we have big dreams," says Bell. "Our goal from day one has been to distill the best whiskey in the world," he adds, noting that Corsair has won 74 different medals in the past six years.Pick up this amazing Whiskey today!

Corsair Distillery was founded in Bowling Green, KY, in 2008 by childhood friends, Darek Bell and Andrew Webber. The two were home brewing beer and wine in Darek and Amy Lee Bells garage, and developing a prototype bio-diesel plant, which did not go according to plans, when they got the idea to start making whiskey. In 2010, Corsair arrived in Nashville, TN, becoming the first craft distillery in Nashville since Prohibition. The distillery has grown with the city, and in 2016 Corsair opened its second Nashville location, which allowed them to create craft whiskey on a higher production scale. Darek, who was named one of the 10 most pioneering distillers by Spirits Business Magazine, focuses on new recipes for spirits using alternative grains, unconventional smoked grains, and unusual botanicals, while Andrew likes using unusual ingredients in traditional distillations to yield novel, big, aggressive flavors. Together with their team, they create innovative and adventurous small-batch spirits, which have won over 800 medals at national and international spirits competitions. Corsair also makes craft beers, utilizing local farms, and its local malt house and smokehouse to put "Nashville in a bottle."Corsair Dark Rye American Whiskey is made from a mash bill of 61 percent malted rye, 4 percent malted chocolate rye, and 35 percent malted barley. Instead of filling up the mash bill with corn, the Corsair Distillery uses malted barley, which produces exceptionally smooth rye whiskey with chocolate, coffee and spice notes. This also makes this expression technically both a rye whiskey and a malt whiskey, and shows Corsairs desire to do things differently. Corsair never uses artificial flavors or colors, achieving superior flavor and color through quality malted rye and barley, innovative distillation and small barrel maturation. This expression is made 100 percent in house at the distillery, and is never sourced.Grab your 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 Mosaic Malt Whiskey is a whiskey distilled from malted barley and flavored with hops. Our experiments and tasting competitions taught us that Mosaic hops were some of the best hops possible, says Bell. Mosaic Hops were developed in 2012 and boast an alpha acid rating of 11.5 percent-13.5 percent, contributing floral, tropical and fruity notes to the whiskey. As a result of these hops, Corsair Mosaic has an aroma of rose petals, coconuts and papaya that gives way to notes of mango, citrus, earthy pines and herbs.Corsair Mosaic is a limited edition whiskey. 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 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!