Friday, February 17, 2023
4 Hands Seltzer Powder Blue Punch A Collaboration with Bob Fescoe
New TWCP Barrel picks in the shop!! Come by all weekend, Feb 17th &18th, taste some great whiskey and palaver with Whiskey Dave….
New TWCP Barrel picks in the shop!!
Come by all weekend, Feb 17th &18th, taste some great whiskey and palaver with Whiskey Dave….
Hard Truth / TWCP Single Barrel Schoonover 14yr Bourbon...$199.99Very Rare Cask Strength
Barrel #671
Only 141 bottles for the world!
109.7 Proof
84% Corn - 8% Rye - 8% Barley
Rich notes of plum, caramel, dark chocolate, toasted almond, nougat, and baking spices
Hard Truth / TWCP Single Barrel Indiana Rye 4yr...$51.99
Barrel #B-104
115.8 proof
Yield - 216 bottles
Harvested/bottled in December of 2022
Mashbill: 51% Rye - 49% Malted Barley
Deep sweet tea, burnt marshmallow, rye spice, and peppercorn palate.
Nulu / TWCP Single Barrel Double Oaked
7 Year Old Bourbon....$99.99
Yield 192 bottles. 108.6 proof
Finished 10 months in new charred and toasted American Oak
Mashbill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye and 4% Malted Barley
This 7 Year Old Bourbon shows notes of chocolate and vanilla with a nice sweet and spicy finish. Lots of good charred oak, tobacco, and a very complex whiskey.
Weekend Whiskey Flight Featuring Barrell Craft Spirits
Weekend Whiskey Flight
Featuring Barrell Craft Spirits
Friday 2/17 and Saturday 2/18
Pick any four only $15!!
Left Hand Brewing Black IPA
Left Hand Brewing Black IPA...$12.99 / 6pk 12oz cans
Black IPA
Deliciously Hoppy & Deceptively Dark
Avery Brewing Clear Horizons Bright IPA
Odell Brewing Co. Solarized Yuzu Double IPA
Slow down, soak up the sun and get Solarized. The Western painted turtle inspired us to create Solarized Yuzu Double IPA. Featuring the exotic Yuzu fruit, characterized by a zippy grapefruit-like flavor with notes of mandarin orange and lemon zest, we carefully crafted a citrus-foward Double IPA that’s certain to shine a light.
Boulevard Cybersonic C-Hops Double IPA
DOUBLE IPA
Long ago, Double IPAs ruled the universe until the haze craze began, bringing dark times for the west coast styles of old. Space Camper and her team have joined forces to regain control of the shelf and bring balance to the world of fruit-forward, hazy IPAs. With the combined powers of Chinook,
Centennial and Cascade hops, Cybersonic C-Hops delivers a double dose of pine and hop bitterness. With the help of Bridging The Gap in an effort to green up our communities, Cybersonic C-Hops will help usher in a brand new world.
Recommended Glassware: Tulip Glass
Samuel Adams Gold Rush Non-Alcoholic Golden
Duvel Barrel Aged Irish Whiskey Barrel Edition Batch No. 7
Great news from the cellars of our brewery... the seventh batch of Duvel Barrel Aged is ready! Duvel Barrel Aged, the Irish Whiskey edition, is a unique strong tasting beer, brewed with respect for the authentic taste of Duvel but with a surprising Irish twist: smoky notes of oak, vanilla and a hint of peat.
By ageing the original Duvel in oak Irish Whiskey barrels, the speciality beer acquired smoky notes of oak and vanilla, and a beautiful copper colour.
Keeper's Heart / TWCP Single Barrel Whiskey
- Irish + American Whiskey
- Finished in Virgin Oak
- Barrel # FC-22-135
- Yield 288 bottles
- 110 proof
- Mash bill: Keeper's Heart Irish + American Whiskey: Irish Grain, Irish Potstill and American Rye Whiskeys
Brian Nation visiting us a few weeks back at The Wine and Cheese Place
O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. -- featuring Master Distiller Brian Nation!
If you do not know who Brian Nation is, he was the second master distiller at Midleton Irish Whiskey after Barry Crockett. We worked with Barry Crockett starting in 1997 and took over as master distiller in 2013 until 2020. He has become a living legend in the distilling world.
2021 John Duval Entity Shiraz
2021 John Duval Entity Shiraz....$29.98
A big and rich wine but it shows freshness and energy underneath the juicy and rather thick fruit with plush tannins. Some chewiness, too. Needs two or three years to soften. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Rated 94/100 James Suckling
2021 Tatomer Sanford and Benedict Pinot Noir
Great vineyard site!
2021 Tatomer Sanford and Benedict Pinot Noir...$59.99
Both gleeful and thoughtful, this single-vineyard expression pops on the nose with juicy aromas of raspberry, rosewater, watermelon gummy and wet cement. The palate carries the red fruit forward with strawberry and candied rose flavors, as cinnamon adds nuance and an elegant acidity rides long into the flavorful finish.
Rated 96/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition
Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition...$449.99
"The Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition is an extremely small release created thanks to Stoli Group's diverse portfolio. Beginning with a Kentucky Owl 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, the product was then finished for over one year in Bayou Rum XO Casks. Created in celebration of the spirit of Mardi Gras and the pride of Louisiana, the rare Bayou XO Casks create a unique whiskey. The Mardi Gras edition is bottled at 102.8 proof (51.4% ABV) with a suggested retail price of $500.
As barrels rolled in from Kentucky one muggy, misty March morning, Bayou Rum Master Blender Reiniel Vicente Diaz thought to himself, "there's a lot of good times rolling around in these barrels." The thought was reminiscent of the Mardi Gras mantra, "laissez les bons temps rouler" — let the good times roll — and in that moment the flash of inspiration came to pour this beautiful rich rye liquor into 38 very special, freshly emptied, Bayou Rum XO Mardi Gras ultra-premium rum casks.
Diaz knew the humidity of the unique Louisiana climate worked wonders on his own Bayou rum and was curious how it would shape the rich Kentucky rye. He knew filling the barrels in March would give the whiskey a good long, hot, humid summer to extract lots of lovely flavor, and he was patient enough to wait a further year and another sizzling summer before allowing the rest of the world enjoy this unique expression.
On the nose, Kentucky Owl® Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition greets drinkers with robust toasted rye bread notes, smothered in farm fresh sweet butter, with hints of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. The mouthfeel begins with a robust, flavorful Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, followed by a flurry of sweet butter whipped with allspice. The finish is smooth, with the sweet softness of butter and allspice giving way to a long and warming nutmeg coda.
These are the latest Kentucky Owl® releases under Rhea, who previously served as Four Roses Distillery's chief operating officer, where his responsibilities included quality control, maturation, evaluation and product blending. He was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2016 and served as chair of the Kentucky Distillers' Association board of directors. Rhea also blended award-winning Kentucky Owl® The Wiseman Straight Bourbon (San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold) and Kentucky Owl® The Wiseman Straight Rye (San Francisco World Spirits Gold), as well as collaborated with Irish & Japanese master blenders to create 2 new international collaborations, Kentucky Owl® St. Patrick's and Takumi Editions.
Stoli® Group, the leading global ultra-premium spirits and wine company, purchased Kentucky Owl® in 2017. Originally founded by C.M. Dedman in 1879, the Kentucky Owl® Bardstown distillery went dark during the Prohibition era and remained dormant until a descendant revived the brand in 2014. Since then, the company's small batch releases have sold out quickly and received rave reviews." - psnewswire
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Saturday Beer Tasting at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton
There is no Friday Beer tasting this weekend, Saturday only
BEER TASTING!
Saturday February 18th from 11am-3pm
The Wine and Cheese Place Clayton
James will be pouring the following:- Logboat Rocket Shark Fresh Hopped IPA
- 4Hands Gateway to the West Coast
- Desthil Dosvidanya Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout
- Well Spent Why Rye Ryewine
Note: Saturday is not a permanent change and beer tastings will resume Friday from 4-6 the following week.
Alex Castle, Master distiller
Alex Castle, Master distiller - just signed a bunch of her bottles at Forsyth - come in and get them!
OLD DOMINICK DISTILLERY
OUR MASTER DISTILLER
Master Distiller Alex Castle describes herself as "a restless experimenter." Alex's drive to explore, innovate and experiment has resulted in carefully-crafted spirits that we're proud to offer. From our 44% rye bourbon mashbill to our use of the rare Honeybell orange to elevate vodka to something truly unique, we're always in pursuit of inventive ways to push beyond the usual—and into the extraordinary.
Old Dominick Tennessee Whiskey....$35.99
- 85 Proof
- Aged in West Tennessee White Oak
- Heavy Char No 4
- Mash Bill: 75% Corn - 13% Rye - 12% Malted Barley
- Batch size: 6 barrels
- Barrel entry: 110 proof
- Aged: 4+ years
Master Distiller Alex Castle's love letter to Tennessee clocks in at a minimum of four years old and 85 proof, and honors the long, proud tradition of Tennessee's signature whiskey style.
Peerless Whiskey is back
Peerless Rye Small Batch...$29.99 / 200ml
Peerless Rye Small Batch...$94.99 /750ml
A full-bodied taste that cannot be imitated.
Peerless Straight Rye Whiskey is well-balanced, bolstered by sweet tones of maple, brown sugar, and light citrus sweetness. Finish with a hint of oak & no burn on the throat. Due to the carefully unique distilling process, Peerless® offers a smooth taste that stands out from other ryes. A palatable sipping rye to be savored with friends and family.
Every Drop is honestly crafted. We craft using strictly sweet mash, starting with fresh water and grain in each batch.
Our whiskey is never chill-filtered, leaving all the craft flavors you love intact. Peerless® Whiskey is bottled at barrel proof. You're welcome to add water to your liking - we'll leave that up to you.
Peerless Bourbon Small Batch...$24.99 / 200ml
Peerless Bourbon Small Batch...$69.99 / 750ml
Peerless Kentucky Straight Bourbon upholds the promise of producing top-notch spirits from the historic distillery. Unlike rye, which features more hay and pepper, Peerless® Bourbon is rooted in fruits, florals, and oaks. The nose features citrus, cedar, and honeysuckle as well as a nice balance of spicy oak. The first sip is that of caramel and toasted oak before a multitude of notes from around the flavor wheel show up on the palate. The finish showcases an enduring duel between sweet and spicy notes as citrus, florals, and sweet oak tussle with dry cocoa, cinnamon, and spicy oak. The result is an amazing whiskey - fascinating for everyone from beginners to connoisseurs.
Every drop of Peerless Whiskey is honestly crafted, never sourced. Never chill-filtered.
Strictly sweet mash. Barrel proof. No water added. Made in the USA.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Crooked Stave Aussie Summer IPA & Fruity Stripes Sour Ale
Left Hand Dry Irish Nitro Stout
Dry Irish Stout Nitro
Super smooth with rich roasted malt & notes of chocolate.
A robust malt profile supplies the base for this full-bodied stout with aromas of chocolate, coffee and a hint of graham cracker. The addition of oats provides a smooth, creamy texture that is only enhanced with the addition of nitrogen. Rich in body and mouthfeel yet with a modest ABV, Dry Irish Stout Nitro is ideal for repeat enjoyment. Sláinte!
Steffen from Heavenly Spirits Imports Tasting at Spirit Wine and Craft
TASTING
Friday, February 17 at Spirit Wine & Craft from 4-6pm
Steffen from Heavenly Spirits Imports will be pouring samples of..- Yu Gin
- Marie Duffau Bas Armagnac Napoléon
- Guerin Vermouth Rouge
Main & Mill Tropical Slammer Sour Beer
Prairie Artisan Ales Patched Treat Sour Ale with Sour Gummy Candy
Prairie Patched Treat Sour Ale with Sour Gummy Candy...$16.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Prairie Patched Treat Sour Ale with Sour Gummy Candy...$4.69 / 12oz can
Off Color Brewing Stoutling Light Stout & Coffee Dino S'mores
STOUTLING
TASTING NOTES
Stoutling offers all the character of a classic Irish style dry stout with less alcohol (3.17% ABV) and calories (100 per 12 oz serving). Notes of red velvet sweetness, cocoa nibs, and dark toast transition into a drying finish. Mellow bitterness from hops rather than roasted malt provide the balance to keep this sessionable beer intriguing.
SECRET TECHNIQUES
Based on the Irish style dry stout, Stoutling is not only lower in alcohol. Stoutling uses no sparge brewing which reduces tannins and softens the mouthfeel, avoiding the drying effect of a high level of grain tannins.
INGREDIENTS
Pale, Flaked Barley, Crystal, Amber, Chocolate, Black, and Roasted Barley, and Magnum Hops
Off Color Coffee Dino S'mores Imperial Stout...$5.49 / 16oz can
COFFEE DINOS’MORES
TASTING NOTES
Chocolate mousse, marshmallow creme, and rich, dark malts meld with bright notes of raspberry and a undercurrent of blueberry jam from this years addition of a natural process, fruit forward Costa Rican coffee sourced and lovingly roasted by Sump Coffee out of St Louis, MO. A long, slow extraction using a Kyoto drip method accentuates the vivacious fruits, sugary body, and floral character of this phenomenal small batch lot without over extracting acidity. 9.5 % alc/vol
SECRET TECHNIQUES
DinoS’mores combines the brash, American interpretation of Russian Imperial Stouts with bold accents and round flavors with Scandinavian brewing techniques placing a greater emphasis on dark roasted malts and drier body to accentuate bitterness. The amalgam of these two trans-Atlantic approaches results in a very modern and deceptively rich, complex stout.
INGREDIENTS
Pale, Vienna, Wheat, Cara II, Extra Special, Flaked Oats, Dark Chocolate, Black, Roasted Barley, Nugget hops, Marshmallow fluff, vanilla beans, molasses, graham flour, cocoa nibs, coffee!
Angel's Envy Weekly Flight at The Wine and Cheese Place Creve Coeur
This week’s flight at The Wine And Cheese Place in Creve Coeur!
Try Angel’s Envy Port Cask Finished Bourbon and Rum Cask Finished Rye for only $8!
(Available Weds-Sat)
Old Grand Dad Tasting at The Wine and Cheese Place Creve Coeur
TASTING!
Friday February 17th from 4pm-6pm
The Wine and Cheese Place Creve Coeur
Try the..
- 80 Proof
- 86 Proof
- 100 Proof Bottled in Bond
Laird's Old Fashioned Ready to Drink
(80 Proof (40% Alcohol by Volume))
TRADITION IN EVERY SIP – MADE IN TRUE FASHION
Apple Brandy and Angostura Bitters with Natural Flavors
It is generally accepted that the first published reference to the term “cock tail” was in 1806 in The Balance and Columbian Repository and was defined as a “stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters.” Today there are many theories as to when the “cock tail” was referred to as the “Old Fashioned.”
Coincidently, in the mid-1800’s, Samuel Laird and his son Joseph Laird were the respective trainer and jockey of the most famous race mare of turf racing history—”Fashion”. In 1855 she became know as “Old Fashioned” when she foaled a filly to be named “Young Fashion”.
Perhaps the original Old Fashioned Cocktail
was made with Samuel Laird’s spirit—
Laird’s Applejack.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Destihl Dosvidanya
Like a Russian Matryoshka or 'nesting' doll, the secret of Dosvidanya Russian Imperial Stout lies locked deep within her mysterious & elaborate wooden layers
Destihl Dosvidanya S'Mores Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout...$11.99 / 16oz can
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with toasted cacao nibs, cinnamon and natural flavors
14% ABV
Destihl Dosvidanya Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout...$11.99 / 16oz can
The hidden soul of this oak bourbon barrel-aged beer that we said Dosvidanya 'goodbye' to several months before revealing, is its rich flavors like dark chocolate, toffee, black cherries and coffee along with robust & roasty maltiness that finishes dry.
14.6% ABV
Destihl Dosvidanya Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged Imperial Stout...$11.99 / 16oz can
The hidden soul of this oak rye whiskey barrel-aged beer that we said Dosvidanya (goodbye) to several months before revealing, is its rich, robust and roasty maltiness that finishes dry with pleasant spiciness from the barrel & added rye.
13.6% ABV