Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye 750ml
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Unwind in luxury with a glass of Crown Royal Salted Caramel Flavored Whisky. With notes of indulgent salted caramel and the scent of vanilla oakiness that impart lush creaminess,
First created in 1939 as a gift for the king and queen of England, a Canadian entrepreneur created a blend of 50 whiskies and wrapped a bottle in a regal purple bag with gold stitching. Affectionately named "Crown Royal", our whisky maintains the integrity and quality of our process today as it was first presented to English royalty. Blended with 50 distinct whiskies, Crown Royal assures decadence in every bottle of our signature whiskies. Please drink responsibly., One 750 mL bottle of Crown Royal Salted Caramel Flavored Whisky, Infused with notes of indulgent salted caramel and the scent of vanilla oakiness, Robust, full-bodied blended Canadian whisky, 70 proof, Matured to perfection, Meticulously blended with 50 distinct and rich whiskies,
Jim Beam® Maple Kentucky Straight Whiskey. This is rich yet smooth. This Maple liqueur infused with Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. This product has perfect mix of bourbon with hints of sweet brown maple. Enjoy on the rocks or as a chilled shot. It is made with quality whiskey. Enjoy the perfect balance of premium maple liqueur and smooth bourbon chilled. Sweet brown maple aroma with a bourbon background. Light wood with warming maple. Enjoy the perfect balance of premium maple liqueur and smooth bourbon chilled, poured on the rocks or mixed in a range of cocktails.
Old Forester Single Barrel 100 Proof 750ml
Looks: Amber
Aromoa Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood
Flavor: Honey like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate
This bourbon started out as an experiment with just three bourbon barrels on Trey’s friend, Chris Fischer of OCEARCH’s ship, in a curious effort to discover what would happen if bourbon was left to weather the extreme elements: temperature fluctuations, salt air and the gentle rocking of the ship. The result was a thick, dark bourbon that showcases complex flavors reminiscent of other spirits; the almost black color and caramel flavors resemble a dark rum as the sugars within the barrels caramelized; the briny, savory taste from the barrels breathing the sea air is reminiscent of Islay Scotch; and at its core, it’s a true bourbon. Due to a massive demand from consumers, Trey has now commercialized this experiment and sent hundreds of barrels around the world.
Kentucky- Jefferson's Ocean Aged At Sea Cask Strength Bourbon has an aroma of cinnamon buns, orange zest, burnt sugar and marshmallow. Thick notes of salted caramel, figs and chocolate fudge dominate the palate, and lead to a playful finish accented by sweet mint.
Wild Turkey has announced the latest release in its Master’s Keep series – Master’s Keep oloroso sherry cask
This is the fifth release in the series. Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond is a 17-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.
The bottling is only the second-ever Wild Turkey bourbon to carry the bottled-in-bond label. A bourbon with that label must be the product of one single distilling season from one distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse and bottled at 100 proof. (Thirteen years ago, Wild Turkey released its first-ever Bottled in Bond expression, named American Spirit.)
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Specification
Producer | Masut |
Country | California, USA |
Region | Eagle Peak Mendocino County |
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
Whistling Andy is located in Bigfork, Montana where they make their spirits using local ingredients. The distillery was name after the co-owner, Brian Anderson's, father. This bourbon was aged in new, charred American white oak barrels for at least two years. Bottled at 40% ABV.
The mashbill for Woodford Reserve features a high percentage of rye: 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malt. Unusual also for being triple distilled and having the lowest proof upon entering the barrel where it matures for at least six years. A must have Kentucky bourbon. Makes a wonderful Old-Fashioned cocktail!
The whiskey has a caramel color with a beautiful deep golden hue. Baled hay and pumpkin seeds on the nose with subtle notes of ripe stone fruit and caramel corn. Bold and spicy upfront then mellows with sweet caramel and maple, like biting into an oatmeal raisin cookie. The finish is long and rich. It lingers pleasantly sweet on the palate with notes of vanilla after the spice dissipates.
Peerless Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
Old Forester Single Barrel Proof Barrel 750ml
The Western Highland representative in Diageo's 'Classic Malt' series, Oban 14yo is a superb, full-blooded fruity malt with a whiff of heather and more than a hint of smoke.
Bulleit Bourbon is inspired by the whiskey pioneered by Augustus Bulleit over 150 years ago. Only ingredients of the very highest quality are used. The subtlety and complexity of Bulleit Bourbon come from its unique blend of rye, corn, and barley malt, along with special strains of yeast and pure Kentucky limestone filtered water. Due to its especially high rye content, Bulleit? Bourbon has a bold, spicy character with a finish that’s distinctively clean and smooth.
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Producer | Bodegas Portia |
Country | Spain |
Region | Ribera del Duero |
Varietal | Tempranillo |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
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Producer | DeLille Cellars |
Country | Washington |
Region | Columbia Valley |
Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
Our rarest rye whiskey ever, Dad’s Hat Bonded Straight Rye is available only in limited release. While fully mature at four years of aging, this whiskey is destined to delight rye-lovers everywhere with multiple layers of intense spice rye is known for. Due to a growing problem with counterfeit whiskey, the U.S. Congress passed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. As a result, strict quality standards were established for a whiskey to wear the exclusive “Bottled in Bond” designation.
Did you know that less than 1% of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey barrels will ever be selected as single barrels? In order to be a candidate for our Uncle Nearest 1820, the whiskey must be aged a minimum of 11 years, with a cask strength above 108, and each one is hand-picked by our founders and approved by a panel of whiskey industry professionals. These barrels are exceptionally rare and the whiskey is worth the wait.
Pennsylvania- Custom Cask single barrel straight bourbon rests for at least four years in commissioned barrels made of high quality new American white oak. Velvety texture with notes of maple, blackberry, and pepper.
Murray Hill Club Is The Historic Magnus Flagship Brand, And Is A Blended Bourbon Whiskey - Magnus Master Blender Nancy Fraley Is To Be Commended For Her Work To Get The Balance Just Right - The Murray Hill Club A Blend Of 18-Year Bourbon, 11-Year Bourbon, And A Bit Of 9 Year-Old Light Whiskey To Round Out The Flavor -- It Is Truly An Exceptional And Unique Product.
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A true connoisseur's Tequila, 1800 Anejo is designed for the ultimate Tequila lover. Made from 100% Blue Agave, the dark amber hue comes from the deeply charred oak barrels in which it rests for more than one year. Luscious aromas of vanilla, nutmeg and cloves are combined with layers of intense butterscotch and chocolate. The rich, well-rounded flavor is an elegant marriage of Agave, spices and toasted oak with a pleasantly spicy finish of pepper and honey. 1800 Anejo is best enjoyed on its own, served neat or on the rocks with a twist of orange.
A distinctive member of the Jack Daniel’s family, the Green Label bottle is either loved or hated but still always talked about. This whiskey has a smoother taste and lighter color, but while it is not nearly as popular as the Black Label brand, there is something about this bottle that collectors around the world can’t get enough of. Most likely it is the mystery of the Green Label bottle that keeps its popularity high, as there are frequent rumors of it being discontinued. Not knowing if or where one might find it next, along with the constant threat of extinction, is enough to keep anyone’s interest…
Cody Road Bourbon Whisky- This bourbon is made from a mash of 70% corn from Le Claire, 20% wheat from Reynolds, IL and 10% unmalted barley from Davenport, IA. It is aged for two years in newly charred 30-gallon oak barrels, about half the size of traditional whiskey barrels at a lower proof than typic.
The Oban distillery sits in the town of the same name and overlooks the harbour and the sea at Scotland’s western coast. The Oban distillery was founded in 1793 by Hugh and John Stevenson on the site of an old brewery. The distillery dominates the town, despite being rather small and its aesthetics are rather imperial. The pair of stills has a capacity of just 670,000 litres per annum and almost all of this is matured and bottled as single malt Scotch whisky.
Ooh... Oban! A favourite malt of many, and their Distillers Edition bottlings are well loved too. This is a 2004 vintage Oban, which was bottled in 2018 after enjoying a finishing period in casks which had previously held tasty Montilla Fino.
To create this extraordinary blend, Crown Royal whiskies are carefully selected by our master blender and infused with the rich flavor of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. The result is a uniquely sophisticated whisky, bursting with the bold flavor of vanilla and the distinctive smoothness of Crown Royal.
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Dazzling from beginning to end! Thick cherry jam natural product is layered with vanilla, dim chocolate, and toasty oak. The smooth richness fills the sense of taste with ready, cherry flavors highlighted by botanical satsuma plums. Worked for age, this 2016 vintage is anything but difficult to cherish now yet consistently ages nimbly. This work of art has a flawless equalization of sugar-coated cherry bound with dull chocolate smells. Flower natural product runs from strawberry jam to boysenberry and is complemented with an arrangement of preparing flavors. The smooth section dissolves like chocolate on your sense of taste furnishing a velvety however thick mouthfeel with a long, exceptional completion.
Specification
Producer | Markham Vineyards |
Country | California, USA |
Region | Napa Valley |
Varietal | Merlot |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
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Producer | WindVane |
Country | USA |
Region | California |
Subregion | Sonoma |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2015 |
Size | 750ml |
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Producer | Windvane |
Country | California, USA |
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2015 |
Size | 750ml |
Jefferson's Very Small Batch Bourbon is a contract-distilled bourbon made from four different bourbon recipes. This Very Small Batch Bourbon is the 'entry' level of the Jefferson's portfolio. This "ridiculously small batch bourbon" is made from a blend of bourbons with barrels that range in age from 8-12 years. Bottled at 82.3 proof.
Pennsylvania- Genuine small batch rye whiskey. Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Straight Rye is crafted using local ingredients and traditional, time-honored methods. Aged in 53 gallon White Oak barrels,
Kentucky- At 71 Proof it's got more flavor, more kick and boasts a bite of ghost pepper that's 400 times hotter than your usual, tame hot sauce. It's all followed by that unmistakable smoothness of pure honey to keep you thirsty for more.
This high-rye whiskey was distilled in Tennessee in a bourbon mash style, then aged in recharred white American oak barrels. The whiskey was then finished for months in hard cider barrels from Black Bird Cider Works, a cidery along the rural southern shores of Lake Ontario.
Tom's Foolery continues to deliver on the promise of providing ultra high quality craft whiskey at absolutely amazing prices. Tom and Lianne Herbruck are the perfect partners, not only are they the sweetest most down to earth distillers on this continent, they truly care about making the very best possible whiskey the old fashioned way. They're also super chill so when they sent out this sample of BIB bourbon at just under 5 years old I jumped at the chance to bottle, but I asked if we could push the bottling date till exactly five years, their response was "No problem!" So here we have a wonderful classic Tom's BIB aged in their unheated warehouse to perfection. It's got all the robust rich pot still character that we've come to expect from Tom, but just one year older. Unlike Kentucky bourbon, which relies on Patent Warehouses to enhance the presence of the oak in the whiskey, the Tom's whiskies pull oak only in the summer and enters a deep freeze in the winter, an oxidative phase adding texture and depth. As usual, this whiskey loves air. The powerful graininess falls away and reveals an exotic bouquet of dark teas and rare fruit. This barrel was distilled on May 4th, 2012 from 72% yellow dent corn, 16% winter rye, and 12% malted 6 Row barley. Fermented and distilled in the old Michter's Jug House system and filled at 120.5 proof into a char 4 barrel from Independent Stave. Harvest proof was 123.13 and Bottled in Bond at 100 proof.
Hickory Smoked Whiskey is distilled from Arkansas Soft Red Winter Wheat - aged in ex-Bourbon casks - with a nice light smokey taste from real Hickory.
We took American whiskey distilling techniques and melded it with Scotch whiskey aging techniques to make something pretty special, Arkansas Hickory Smoked Whiskey.
We cold smoke the wheat in our custom built hickory smoker here at the distillery, prior to milling. This infuses smoke into the grain and the flavor of the hickory carries all the way through to the distillate.
As with all our whiskies, our Hickory Smoked Whiskey is made from grain to glass here at the distillery in Little Rock. We’re makers not fakers.
Rock Town Arkansas Straight Barley Bourbon Whiskey is a premium small batch bourbon whiskey distilled, aged and bottled at our distillery in Little Rock, Arkansas. Distilled from a mash of Arkansas grown corn, un-malted barley, and malted barley.
This younger variation on our Custom Cask Bourbon is distilled & aged in Kentucky from a specially designed mash bill with a higher corn content & a balanced rye content lending the spirit a spicy, complex perfection.
Sweeten up your whiskey experience with this delicious, 60-proof Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Tennessee Whiskey drink that delivers a powerful punch alleviated by the sweet taste of caramel followed with an aftertaste of salt. You will not be sorry when this bottle is opened for relaxing special occasions.
Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine is a corn whiskey distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Their downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee facility features two working copper stills. Visitors are able see the distilling process up close while learning about the history of moonshine production in the Smoky Mountains.When Tennessee state law changed to allow the distillation of spirits, Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC became the first federally licensed distillery in the history of East Tennessee.The distillery opened the weekend of July 4, 2010. At opening, it was one of only four distilleries operating in the state. Jack Daniel's and George Dickel received their licenses before Prohibition,and Benjamin Prichard's opened their Tennessee facility in 1997.
Old Grand-Dad was a distiller named Basil Hayden who made his name by distilling a bourbon whiskey made with a higher percentage of rye. Basil Hayden passed along the art of distilling to his son and then, in turn, to his grandson. It was the third generation distiller, Colonel R.B. Hayden, who honored his grandfather by naming his justly famed whiskey "Old Grand-Dad."
Maker's 46 is created by taking fully matured Maker's Mark bourbon and placing it in a barrel with ten charred wooden staves (all 46) in it to create more wood influence, more caramel, more... YUM. The whisky is then aged in these modified barrels for an additional three months to maximize the flavor impact of the staves. We love Maker's 46 and so when the opportunity arose to create our own private barrel, we jumped at it. Here's how it works:
At 86 proof and non-chilled filtered Jim Beam Repeal Batch is inspired by the way we made it after prohibition. That means all nuances of flavor gained through the interaction of the whiskey and the barrel remain for you to enjoy.
Introducing rye whiskey made Jack’s way. Crafted with their 70-percent rye grain bill, natural spring water from their own Cave Spring Hollow, and Jack’s time-honored charcoal mellowing process, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye is a whiskey that could only come from Lynchburg, Tennessee. Master Distiller Jeff Arnett and the whiskey makers of the Jack Daniel Distillery have created a unique rye that’s undeniably spicy and complex yet sippin’ smooth. It might be one of their first new recipes in over 150-years, but if you know Jack, you’ll know Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye.
Seagram's 7 Crown Apple, a 71-proof American blended whiskey made of aged bourbon with hints of Apples. Seriously smooth, Seagram's 7 Crown Apple tastes great as a shot, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail. Nose: Apples. Taste: Ripe fresh picked apple notes. Finish: Subtle fruity whiskey character.
Seagrams 7 Crown Dark Honey Harness the excitement of the night with blended whiskey with a dark honey finish. Perfect on its own or mixed, tempt your guests with a chilled shot or combine with cola over ice. Its a whole new smooth.
Seagram's 7 with honey is a blend of Seagram's 7 Crown American blended whiskey dosed with honey and spices. The smooth blend starts with full-bodied character of great American whiskey, which is then finished with a whisper of raw American honey creating an exceptionally smooth and delicious taste experience. Perfect on its own or mixed, tempt your guests with a chilled shot or combine with cola over ice.
Previously part of their travel retail offering, Oban's Little Bay has graduated to the core range as a 70cl bottling. Master Blenders Dr. Matthew Crow and Dr. Craig Wilson use whisky matured in refill American oak hogsheads, European oak Sherry casks and refill casks with new ends for this expression before allowing the resultant single malt whisky to marry in small oak casks.
It's finally here - the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. This expression begins life being aged in the same way as the classic Woodford Reserve, but following this, it is further matured in barrels which have been heavily toasted and lightly charred. This imparts an added depth of sweet oaken character to the bourbon, as well as developing the fruit, vanilla and caramel notes.
To create this extraordinary blend, Crown Royal whiskies are hand-selected by our master blender and infused with Regal Gala Apples and apple flavors. The result is a delicious Canadian whisky balanced with notes of crisp apple flavor. On the nose, a blend of bright apple balanced with signature Crown Royal blended whisky with hints of spice. The palate opens up with a slightly tart, crisp, apple flavor balanced with signature Crown Royal blended whisky composed of notes of caramel & light spice with a crisp finish.
Our inspired distillers took our bourbon and infused it with real golden honey and liqueur. The result is a smooth new chapter in the Jim Beam Legend with complex notes of caramel, oak and vanilla and a rich finish of sweet honey.
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Specification
Producer | Raymond Vineyard & Cellar |
Country | California, USA |
Region | Napa Valley |
Varietal | Merlot |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
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- Wine Advocate
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Producer | Hedges Cellars |
Country | Washington, USA |
Region | Columbia Valley |
Varietal | Merlot |
Vintage | 2018 |
Size | 750ml |
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Producer | Chalk Hill Vineyards & Winery |
Country | California, USA |
Region | Sonoma Coast |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2017 |
Size | 750ml |
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Producer | Feudi Di San Gregorio |
Country | Italy |
Region | Primitivo di Manduria |
Varietal | Primitivo |
Vintage | 2017 |
Size | 750ml |
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Producer | Lamole di Lamole |
Country | Italy |
Region | Chianti Classico |
Varietal | Chianti Blend |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
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Producer | Ramos Pinto |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Douro |
Varietal | Portuguese Red Blend |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
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Producer | Marchesi di Barolo |
Country | Italy |
Region | Dolcetto d'Alba |
Varietal | Dolcetto |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
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- JVinous
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Producer | Dominus Estate |
Country | California, USA |
Region | Napa Valley |
Subregion | Santa Barbara County |
Varietal | Bordeaux Blend Red |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
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Producer | Plungerhead |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Lodi |
Varietal | Zinfandel |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
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- Jeb Dunnuck
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Producer | Freemark Abbey |
Country | California |
Region | Napa Valley |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
89pts, Wine Spectator:Soft and easygoing, with black cherry and bay leaf flavors that persist toward refined tannins. Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Grenache, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2023. 8,463 cases made. -TF
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Producer | Mercer Estates Winery |
Country | Washington, USA |
Region | Horse Heaven Hills |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
88pts, Wine Spectator:A zesty blend, with a lively backbone of structure and flavors of black currant, lead pencil and olive. Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Best after 2019. 1,172 cases made. ? TF
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Producer | Mercer Estates Winery |
Country | Washington, USA |
Region | Horse Heaven Hills |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
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Producer | Mercer Estates Winery |
Country | Washington, USA |
Region | Horse Heaven Hills |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2017 |
Size | 750ml |
Wild Turkey has announced the latest release in its Master’s Keep series – Master’s Keep oloroso sherry cask
This is the fifth release in the series. Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond is a 17-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.
The bottling is only the second-ever Wild Turkey bourbon to carry the bottled-in-bond label. A bourbon with that label must be the product of one single distilling season from one distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse and bottled at 100 proof. (Thirteen years ago, Wild Turkey released its first-ever Bottled in Bond expression, named American Spirit.)
The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. The perfectly balanced taste of our Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is comprised of more than 200 detectable flavor notes, from bold grain and wood, to sweet aromatics, spice, and fruit and floral notes.
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye Whiskey was released in September 2015, in response to the growing consumer demand for rye whiskeys. Bottled at 104-proof, this straight rye is non-chill-filtered and carefully selected from barrels in the "center cut" areas (levels 3 to 5) of Wild Turkey's rick houses.
Russell's Reserve Bourbon 10 Year Old 90 Proof 750ml
Kentucky, USA- Specially crafted by master distiller Jimmy Russell and his son Eddie, this rye is extraordinarily smooth, extremely drinkable with lush sweetness for balance. Aged 6 years in small batches. GOLD MEDAL - 2008 SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION
This expression of Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey is made from a mashbill of 80% rye, 15% malted barley and 5% malted rye. Aged for six months in charred, new oak quarter casks, it is then finished for three months in casks which used to hold Vya Sweet Vermouth, adding a fruitiness to the classic spicy rye whiskey.
Finished in Port Wine Casks, our crisp, smooth and spicy Dad's Hat Rye Whiskey merges with the pleasantly delicate sweetness of Port Wine to deliver an exceptional nose with a distinctive taste and character all its own.
Yellow Rose Single Malt Pot Distilled 750ml
Yellow Rose Straight Rye Whiskey is hand selected, blended and bottled in Texas. Enjoy whiskey as it was before prohibition with this small batch limited production spirit. Made from 95% rye, this whiskey is a true American classic perfect for fine cocktails.
Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon breaks all traditional bourbon laws just like the Outlaws of the old west. Made from 100% corn our recipe produces a sweet flavor we know you will enjoy. Aged in small American oak barrels, Outlaw Bourbon is a full flavored drink with warm caramel and vanilla overtones. Not many distillers still use a traditional pot still, but we believe this helps us produce a true small batch whiskey.
This 81 proof rye whiskey was created by a mingling of 4 and 5-year old Rye whiskies naturally aged in warehouses without computer temperature controls available.
Since its introduction, Wild Turkey has maintained a distinctive distillation and ageing process that gives it a smooth taste and a lingering flavor. Wild Turkey uses a differentiated process whereby the bourbon is distilled at a low proof to seal in its flavors. Very little water is added to Wild Turkey, resulting in a full-flavored authentic bourbon taste similar to what one would get straight out of the barrel. Wild Turkey is a genuine drink with a sought after ”burn” that comes from its high proof, an attribute fundamental to the brand and critical in maintaining its authentic bourbon characteristics. Wild Turkey has over 150 years of spirits heritage. Austin Nichols began operations in 1855 as a wholesale grocer specializing in the sale of teas, coffees and spirits. In 1869, the Ripy family founded a distillery on what is now known as Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; Austin Nichols purchased the distillery in 1971. Wild Turkey got its name in the 1940s after a distillery executive brought a private supply of 101 proof bourbon along with him for a wild turkey hunting trip with friends. They liked it so much that the next year they asked him to bring along some of that same ”Wild Turkey” bourbon. He honored his friends’ good taste by turning their nickname into a legendary brand.