The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve  Single Malt Scotch Whisky

“The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is a tribute to George Smith’s original vision to craft the definitive, smooth Speyside malt whisky. Crafted by current master distiller Alan Winchester, the whisky has been aged predominantly in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks.

As a result, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve has a pale gold color with bright notes of blood orange and burnt sugar on the nose. The palate transitions to flavors of pear, rock candy and caramel apples before finishing with notes of toffee, peanuts and honey. Easygoing yet full of flavor, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is sure to be equally delicious for both connoisseurs and those just discovering whisky.” For more information click here: Caskers.com

Glenmorangie Milsean Private Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky

“Glenmorangie Tùsail Single Malt Whisky is the seventh annual release in Glenmorangie’s Private Edition range, which is designed to showcase the distillery’s renowned creativity and innovation. The whisky is crafted from Maris Otter barley, a type of winter barley that is bred specially to brew whisky and recognized for its ability to impart rich, rustic flavors. Once the barley was selected, it was mashed and fermented with water sourced from the Tarlogie Spring. The water produced from the spring, which spends nearly a century underground being filtered through layers of limestone before it is extracted, is unusually rich in minerals. In the 1980’s, when development in the area threatened the spring’s water quality, Glenmorangie purchased 600 acres of land around and including the spring, in order to ensure consistent water quality and adequate supply.

After the barley has been fermented, the wash is twice distilled through Glenmorangie’s copper-pot stills by a team of 16 distillers known as the Sixteen Men of Tain. Glenmorangie’s stills are equipped with relatively small boiler pots, which increases the exposure of the whisky to the copper, resulting in a more pure flavor. In addition, the stills are nearly seventeen feet tall — the tallest of any distillery in Scotland — and as a result, produce a lighter, more refined whisky.

Following distillation, Glenmorangie Milsean is aged in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in red-wine casks imported from Portugal, which have been toasted specifically for the purpose of aging Glenmorangie Milsean. This extra exposure to live flames causes the red-wine sugars to deepen in the wood, “allow[ing] us to create a whisky recalling a bygone era,” says Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie’s director of distilling. “A glass of Milsean transports me straight to an old-fashioned sweet shop.” It has an aroma of green apple, fudge and cake icing which gives way to notes of toffee, sweet cherries, orange peel, coconut and ginger on the palate. The finish lingers, and has hints of brown sugar, cake mix and wood spice.” Caskers.com

Stranahan’s Diamond Peak Colorado Whiskey

“To make Stranahan’s Diamond Peak Colorado Whiskey, master distiller Rob Dietrich blends whiskey from a selection of Stranahan’s oldest, four-year-old casks, which have a #3 char and are rested in Stranahan’s mile-high warehouse. After the whiskey has matured, it is brought to proof with water sourced from the Eldorado spring, situated just outside Boulder, Colorado. Then, each batch is bottled by hand.

As a result, Stranahan’s Diamond Peak Colorado Whiskey has an aroma of dried apricots, leather and banana bread that gives way to notes of breakfast cereal, toffee, honey and oak on the palate. The finish boldly mingles flavors of bread pudding, tropical fruits and barley, and lingers endlessly on the tongue.” Caskers.com 

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Crown Royal Honey

“Introducing the Cornerstone Blend, the first limited release from the Crown Royal Noble Collection. A superior blend of our three more essential whiskies, notes of sweet caramel, rich toasted grains and aroma of ripe fallen apples.”

FINISH:Fruity tartness fades into a gentle woody spice

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West Cork Irish Whiskey Classic Blend

“A standard blend of grain and malt whiskeys, aged in Bourbon barrels. It’s a light and breezy blend, largely in keeping with the gentle “house style” of Irish whiskey. There’s a citrus edge on the nose, but the body features plenty of malt, with solid nougat, vanilla, and a mild echo of citrus — lemon meringue, perhaps — as the finish takes hold. It’s a whiskey that initially comes across as simple but which grows on you quite a bit as you work through that first glass” For a full review on this product head over to: Drinkhacker.com.

Quiet Man Irish Whiskey

• Light and floral fragrances with sweet and smoky notes
• Perfect balance of spice and oak with sweet vanilla for a mellow, warm finishFor more information about the story behind the whiskey head on over to: thequietmanirishwhiskey.com

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Exotico Reposado Tequila

Premium 100% agave tequila, aged for six months in white oak bourbon barrels to provide an enhanced, yet mellow flavor.

TASTING NOTES

Exotico Blanco Tequila

Premium, unaged 100% agave tequila produced in the highlands and lowlands of Jalisco.

TASTING NOTES

For more information on this product head on over to their website at: Exoticotequila.com.

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Amador Whiskey Double Barreled Bourbon

“Double Barrel’s nose evokes classic, wood-driven bourbon notes. Barrel char and sawdust find secondary notes in modest vanilla and a cinnamon-raisin character, almost like a toasted slice of buttered raisin bread. The body plays up some of this, with fruity notes coming on strong up front. Notes of rum raisin, vanilla ice cream, baking spice, and classically toasty, burnt caramel-focused bourbon character come together to make for a relatively straightforward spirit with just a touch of variety. The finish is sweet, returning to that raisiny-fruity character for a relatively quick denouement.” For more information click here: Drinkhacker.com

Yamazaki Sherry Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky 2016 Edition

“With 2016 upon us, Suntory is pulling out all the stops with the Yamasaki Sherry Cask 2016 unveiling. Bottled at 48% ABV, this whisky is a non-age statement expression, though we do know “the same lot of whiskies” used for the 2013 release are the base. Aged for two additional years, Suntory also added “various rare sherry cask single malt whiskies, some of which are more than 25 years old.” For more on this product head on over to: Thewhiskeywash.com

Color:      Dark brown, a rich and decadent natural “Sherry” color 
Nose:       Raisin, sun-dried tomato, clove, cocoa 
Taste:      Deep, rich, sweet and sour, chocolate with hazelnuts 
Finish:    Long, bittersweet, sour

J.R. Ewing Private Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

“J.R. Ewing Private Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a mashbill of 81% corn, 13% rye and 6% malted barley, and is aged for a minimum of four years. The bourbon is crafted in homage to J.R. Ewing, one of the most memorable characters in the hit television seriesDallas. A ruthless and cunning Texas oil baron whose drink of choice was bourbon, Ewing was well-known for his discerning taste. “Creating a brand of such high quality is reflective of J.R.’s thirst for the best in life, and the new brand really pays tribute to the character with whom everyone around the world is familiar,” said Andy Harmon, co-founder of Southfork Bottling Company.

The bourbon has a sweet and subtle nose, with notes of vanilla, oak, caramel and sweet tea. The finish is incredibly smooth, with light orange and honey textures that linger.” Caskers.com

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Larceny Very Special Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

“Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon pays homage to both John E. Fitzgerald’s superb taste and the legacy of the Old Fitzgerald brand. Made from a mash of corn, wheat, malted barley and rye, Larceny Bourbon carries on the tradition of Old Fitz by using wheat as the bourbon’s secondary grain rather than rye. As a result, Larceny Bourbon has a sweeter, softer flavor profile as compared to bourbons that use rye as their secondary grain. After the grains are milled, they are cooked in Kentucky limestone water and fermented using a proprietary strain of yeast.

Following fermentation, the mash is distilled through 70-foot tall column stills and the resulting bourbon is aged in honey barrels for six to twelve years. After aging, the casks are blended and brought to 92 proof before being bottled. The resulting bourbon has notes of sweet corn, honey, vanilla and light cinnamon, along with a hint of oak and rye that provides for a subtle edge.

Larceny Bourbon earned a score of 93 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2013, and a score of 93 points from Wine Enthusiast. In addition, it was named one of the top 20 spirits in the world by F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journaland named a “Best Buy” by Whisky Magazine. Quite simply, Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a steal.” For a closer look into the history of this new product for us, check out: Caskers.com.

Suntory Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky

“Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky is crafted from a blend of over 30 unique whiskies produced at both Yamazaki Distillery and Hakushu Distillery, including some that have matured in previously-used Umeshu casks (Umeshu casks are specially coopered casks that are used in the maturation of plum liqueur). “This is all done by hand – the traditional way,” says Osamu Abe, the manager of Yamazaki Distillery, referring to the cooperage taking place at the distillery. “This is called yagura – craftsmanship. You must watch and listen to how they’re made. In Japan, we say “˜use all 5 senses.’ Of course we learn from others, but our own senses are key.”

After each whisky used to craft Hibiki Whisky has matured for a minimum of 12 years (although some whiskies are matured as long as 30 years), the whisky is brought to proof using pure Japanese spring water. Hibiki, which translates to “resonance” in English, echoes the unique environment in which the whisky is distilled and matured. The whisky has an aroma of fruits, particularly pineapples and plums, with hints of honey and custard. The aroma gives way to a soft, mellow flavor profile that has notes of caramel, honeyed oak and apricots. The finish, which is elegant and complex, has touches of spicy wood, dried fruits and sour candy.

Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Gold Medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, where it was named Best in Class. In addition, it earned a score of 93 points from the Beverage Testing Institute.

Each bottle of Hibiki 12 Year Old Whisky is crafted with 24 facets that represent the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar” For more information on this product click here: Caskers.com. This particular product will sell quickly, so make sure you come and get your bottle soon!

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