Italian Sparkling Wine Tasting

Tastes some Italian Sparkling wines to celebrate the Olympics!

Plus bonus - grab a bottle for Valentine's Day today!!!

Italian Sparkling Wine Tasting

Saturday February 14th tasting 12-2pm

The Wine and Cheese Place

7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton MO 63105

Keeping the Olympic vibes alive…
We’re going for gold with bubbles from the mountains of Trento, Italy
We’ll be pouring two standout sparklers from Ferrari:
Ferrari Brut – crisp, classic, and endlessly elegant
Ferrari Riserva Lunelli 2015 – the icon, crowned Wine Enthusiast’s 2025 Wine of the Year

And because great wine deserves great company…
We’re pairing it with an incredible new cheese: Toma Piemontese.

Lochlea Fallow Edition Third Crop Single Malt Scotch

We were only allocated 6 bottles - first come!

Lochlea Fallow Edition Third Crop Single Malt Scotch...$64.99
Matured in 100% first-fill Oloroso Sherry butts, this release is inspired by the season of autumn on the farm, when the fields rest after a busy harvest.
Warm, comforting and perfect for the cooler autumnal months.

Three Floyds Alpha King Pale Ale

First time getting the Alpha King!

30th Anniversary package!!

SOLD OUT NOW - 

HOPE TO HAVE MORE ON TUESDAY

Three Floyds Alpha King Pale Ale....$10.99 / 6pk 12oz bottles
6.66% ABV
The first beer we ever brewed at 3 Floyds back in 1996, Alpha King is a bold and assertive American Pale Ale, utilizing seven different malts to create both balance and complexity. Spotlighting Centennial hops, the beer that started it all features a slight caramel sweetness and pronounced citrus hoppiness.
To commemorate our 30th anniversary, Alpha King returns in its original packaging for a limited time.

Urban Chestnut Zwickel

Now in 6pk bottles!

New 12oz -- 6pk bottles!
Urban Chestnut Zwickel....$9.99 / 6pk 12oz bottles
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company's Zwickel is a traditional Bavarian-style lager that embodies the essence of German brewing heritage. This unfiltered, naturally cloudy beer is crafted with a blend of Hallertau hops and Bavarian malts, offering a harmonious balance of malt sweetness and hop bitterness. The flavor profile is characterized by notes of fresh bread, subtle citrus, and a crisp, clean finish. Zwickel is an excellent choice for pairing with hearty German dishes, such as sausages and pretzels, or enjoyed on its own as a refreshing beverage.

#9 TOP BEERS 2021
“Pure” is a word that doesn't get used too much in the beer space because it really denotes something perfect and can usually be quantified through science or faith. This beer reflects the word, however. To drink this is an experience, a revelation in the glass. It gives the feeling that something special, crafted with care and laser-like precision, is being imbibed. Slightly hazy and deep golden in color, with a lasting fluffy white head that laces the glass, this has an herbal hop aroma, a bready malt character and a contemplative nature. JOHN HOLL
Rated 99/100 The Wine Enthusiast

Urban Chestnut Schnickelfritz...$9.99 / 6pk 12oz bottles
Schnickelfritz, Reverence Series #2
The unmistakable characteristics of this Bavarian Weissbier are achieved with a yeast that is decidedly fruity and phenolic. You may note clove, nutmeg or even vanilla and/or banana-like aromas and flavors. ABV- 5.2%, IBU’s- 15

Crooked Stave El Churro Stout

 

Crooked Stave El Churro Stout...$14.99 / 6pk 12oz cans

Pastry Stout

El Churro Pastry Stout is the perfect pour for crisp nights. This rich brew combines warm cinnamon and smooth vanilla that will delight the senses from start to finish.

Kaiyo Five Wood Whiskey

 

Kaiyo Five Wood Whiskey...$42.99 / 750ml

The Kaiyo 5 Wood Japanese Whisky is a masterful expression of blending, showcasing the artistry and expertise of its creators. Utilizing five distinct wood types—Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks, ex-bourbon barrels, French oak, Japanese Mizunara oak, and Oloroso Sherry casks—this whisky is an intricate balance of diverse flavor profiles. Each cask contributes unique characteristics, creating a harmonious final product that is rich in complexity and depth. The use of distilled Japanese new-make spirit, aged exclusively by Kaiyo, elevates the whisky, giving it a signature style that is both refined and adventurous.

KC Bier Co. Der Bauer German Farmhouse Ale

 

KC Bier Co. Der Bauer Farmhouse Ale...$11.99 / 6pk 12oz bottles
German for “The Farmer,” Der Bauer is our German-style interpretation of a traditional farmhouse ale with a bready malt body, moderate bitterness and a citrus hop aroma from dry-hopping with German Amarillo hops. Der Bauer finishes crisp, dry and effervescent with slightly spicy or peppery fermentation notes.

NEW CHEESE! Toma Piemontese from Piedmont, Italy

 

AVAILABLE AT KIRKWOOD, FORSYTH AND NEW BALLAS LOCATIONS! 

Toma Piemontese is a PDO (DOP) cheese made in the Piedmont region of Italy from pasteurised cow’s milk.

The semi-fat toma made from skimmed milk, has a wrinkly and not elastic rind, straw white pate and tiny eyes and an intense flavour that varies with seasoning. It tastes best with bread, honey, jam and nuts.

Pair with red wines like Dolcetto and Barolo

Bluewood Brewing Pitchside Pale Ale

Bluewood Brewing Pitchside Pale Ale...$12.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Craft-built for match days and warm weather, Pitchside Pale Ale is a purpose-engineered American Pale Ale (5.0% ABV) featuring a balanced hop bill of Mosaic, Centennial, HBC 638, and Simcoe that delivers bright aromatics, measured bitterness, and crushable drinkability from kickoff through the final whistle. Designed in collaboration with the Saint Louis City Punks (the independent supporters group for St. Louis City SC) — SLCP had meaningful input on style, naming, and artwork as part of an authentic supporter-driven project. A portion of proceeds benefits local mental health and suicide prevention charities through SLCP’s 501(c)(3), tying community impact directly to the brew. Pitchside embodies Bluewood’s community-first ethos and technical brewing precision — refreshing, sessionable, and optimized for both live games and watch parties throughout the soccer season.

Chicken Cock Chanticleer Bourbon Cognac Finish

SOLD OUT!

Save $300 per bottle

We scored 6 more bottles at this price

Chicken Cock Chanticleer Bourbon Cognac Finish....$169.99
Compare to $469.99 at Total Wine and More (price checked 2/12/26)
Chanticleer celebrates the long time French-American friendship dating back to the 1700’s and to Paris, Kentucky where Chicken Cock was founded in 1856. Sealed in a prohibition era collectible tin, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in fine French Cognac casks has vibrant notes of ripened peaches with tannic bursts of vanilla and cherry.
| 56% ABV | 112 PROOF

2020 Auvigue Pouilly Fuisse Premier Cru Au Vignerais

1er Cru Pouilly Fuisse only $40

Save $20 per bottle!

2020 Heretiers Auvigue Pouilly Fuisse Premier Cru Biologique...$39.99
Lowest price on Wine-Searcher in the U.S. is $62
Delight in a curious nose, where Mandarin orange zest dances with the essence of rose lilies, delivering vibrant freshness. The palate unfolds with orange oil, dew-kissed rose petals, fresh pear and finely grained oak, showing haut sophistication and focus. Pair with oily fish or dishes that elevate its vibrant flavors.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Enthusiasts

2020 Auvigue Pouilly Fuisse Premier Cru Au Vignerais...$39.99
Lowest price on Wine-Searcher in the U.S. is $59.99

This wine unfolds its linear elegance with aromas of citrus oil, fresh pear and a delicate floral ensemble, resting upon wet stones. Exciting in its youth now, revisiting it in a year or two will reveal even greater allure and complexity

Rated 92/100 The Wine Enthusiasts

Rated 92/100 Decanter

Sagamore Reserve Series 10 Year Rye

6 more bottles!

Sagamore Reserve Series 10 Year Rye...$69.99
Careful maturation and thoughtful blending are on display in this 10-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey. After aging our rye in new charred American white oak barrels for at least 10 years, we created this blend that has aromas of peach crumble, roasted nuts, and molasses cookie. Balancing sweet with spice, this rye whiskey has full flavors of crème brûlée, floral honey, and lingering white pepper. Our Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series celebrates the legacy of Maryland distilling, with an unyielding focus on excellence from start to finish.
110.8 Proof
Aged 10 Years

Barrell Bourbon 12 Year old French Oak Finished

SOLD OUT!

Rated #12 on Fred Minnick's top 100 of 2025!

Very limited!

Barrell Bourbon 12 Year old French Oak Finished...$149.99
108.5 proof
This 12-year-old bourbon underwent a secondary maturation in hand-selected French oak casks with distinct toast levels designed to enhance its aromatic depth and enrich its palate. The influence of the French oak imparts a rich tapestry of flavors—warm nutmeg and aromatic allspice unfold on the palate, followed by layers of toasted hazelnut and creamy vanilla, and a sophisticated touch of worn leather, adding a refined, earthy character.
12 Years Old
A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys
Distilled in KY, IN, TN, WY
Finished in French Oak


Robb Report Review!
Taste Test: One of Barrell’s Simplest Cask-Finished Bourbons Might Be Its Best
This 12-year-old bourbon blend was finished in French oak barrels.

Score: 97
100 Worth trading your first born for
95 – 99 In the Pantheon: A trophy for the cabinet

read the full article here

Fresh load of Blue Jay Brewing

In stock now - canned on Tuesday Feb 10th!

Made right here in St. Louis, Missouri!!

Holy Moly!
Blue Jay Brewing Named VinePair’s 2025 Brewery of the Year
From St. Louis to the national stage, we’re beyond honored, and it’s all thanks
to our friends, neighbors, and beer lovers who’ve supported us since day one.

Blue Jay Brewing Little Birds Lager....$4.29 / 16oz can
Blue Jay Brewing Little Birds Lager....$14.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Jamaican Style Lager
Brewed with Pilsner malt, Cassava Starch, and Hops from the Hallertau region. Prominent malt, light in body with a low ester-derived fruitiness from the Cassava with a lasting finish.


Blue Jay Brewing High Five German Style Pils....$4.29 / 16oz can
Blue Jay Brewing High Five German Style Pils....$14.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
German Style Pils
Brewed using a temperature step mash with 100% pilsner malt and German Noble Hops. Tightly balanced, floral, herbal and peppery with light notes of citrus.

Blue Jay Brewing German Style Amber Lager..$4.29 / 16oz can
Blue Jay Brewing German Style Amber Lager..$14.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
German Style Amber Lager
Amber lager with a medium body, rich in malt with toasted bread and biscuit notes. Restrained bitterness with a rich lingering complexity touch of hops.


Plus one new one!!!

Blue Jay OKAY! Bavarian Style Hefeweizen...$14.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Traditionally brewed using a single decoction mash and Seitz Farm noble hops from our friends in the Hallertau. Fruity and phenolic, notes of banana bread, cloves and vanilla with a full creamy mouthfeel.

Tasting Class: Scotland’s Independent Bottlers Class

 

Thursday, March 5th 6-7:30 pm
$50 per person

There are lots of whisky companies out there, independent of the distilleries who made the whisky. Whether it’s single cask and small-batch single malts, boutique blends and blended malts, grain whisky, or something that falls between the cracks, independents such as Signatory, Murray McDavid, Blackadder and others always have different, interesting & rare expressions.

Class Lineup

2013 Teaninich 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch
Claxton’s Exploration Series 50% abv
Aged in a Madeira quarter cask

Benrinnes 13 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch
Single Malts of Scotland bottling Cask Strength 53.6% abv
Aged in Bourbon hogshead

Longmorn 11 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch
Adelphi Selections, Cask Strength 58.0% abv
Aged in a 1st-fill ex-Bourbon barrel

Ardmore 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch
Signatory Vintage Series, 2nd Fill Bourbon barrel, Cask Strength 58.2% abv
Aged in a 2nd Fill Bourbon barrel

Glen Garioch 7 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch
Duncan Taylor Dimensions Series, ex-Bourbon barrel, Cask Strength 52.4% abv
Aged in a ex-Bourbon barrel

“Speyside’s Finest” 16 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch
Murray McDavid/TWCP Cask Pick , Undisclosed distillery, 57.2% abv
Aged in a Oloroso Sherry butt

Whiskey Focus on: Missouri Chinquapin Oak

Friday, February 13, 4-6pm
Saturday, February 14th Noon-4pm
At the (In)Famous Bar
Inside The Wine and Cheese Place - Clayton
7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105

Chinquapin oak (Quercus Muehlenbergii) is a North American white oak variant increasingly used for specialty whiskey maturation due to its high vanillin content and dense grain, It offers a complex alternative to standard oak, producing a bold,, often higher-proof, and intensely flavored whiskey. Because Chinquapin oak trees do not grow straight and are found on rough terrain, they are rarer, more expensive, and harder to cooper into barrels compared to standard white oak. Known for delivering intense notes of vanilla, crème brûlée, toasted oak, chocolate, coffee, and sometimes a hint of smokiness. While high in tannins, proper seasoning (sometimes for 2+ years) softens them, creating a rich,structured mouthfeel.
We are featuring three great whiskies that are fully matured in the Missouri Chinquapin cask. Come by and taste the difference!!
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Heaven Hill Grain to Glass WHEATED Bourbon Chinquapin...$115.99
Compare to $124.99 at Total Wine and More (price checked 1/22/26)
Kentucky Straight WHEATED BOURBON Whiskey
Limited Edition Specialty Barrel Series

Chinquapin Oak
2025 Release
7 Years Old
105 proof
The Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series builds on the foundation of our traditional lineup while exploring how oak transforms whiskey. Using the same trusted Wheated Bourbon mashbill and Beck’s Hybrids corn seed varietals, this series ages in a unique barrel type selected annually by our Master Distiller in partnership with Independent Stave Company.
For 2025, our Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon was aged seven years in Chinquapin oak, a rare Missouri-grown white oak chosen to amplify depth and complexity. Bottled at 105 proof, it showcases the familiar Grain to Glass foundation with an entirely new flavor dimension, including notes of butterscotch, oak, and black pepper.

Isle of Raasay Na Sia Single Cask Series Chinkapin Oak Cask...$119.99
Peated
5 Years
61.7% ABV
Na Sia Single Cask Bottlings demonstrates our six unique Isle of Raasay Single Malt recipe casks. Virgin Chinkapin Oak Single Cask Bottling. Freshly charred and toasted, these custom made Chinkapin, or Quercus Muehlenbergii American white oak casks are a type of oak native to central and eastern North America. The fresh charring of the cask brings a rich colour and flavour early on in the maturation process, and the high toast caramelises the natural sugars in the wood. Expect sweet toffee and butterscotch on the nose, with vibrant dark fruit flavours and deep, rich colours at a young age. Released every 2 years as a peated and unpeated spirit.

Meikle Toir 5 Year Old Single Malt The Chinquapin One...$69.99 / 700ml
Produced, aged, and bottled, by the Glenallachie Distillery
Coming in at 35 PPM, the whisky has a sweeter style of smoke character owing to the mainland peat from St. Fergus used to kiln the barley. After a lengthy 160-hour fermentation, the whisky has a complex character which stands up well to ageing in virgin oak casks.
Nose: Smoldering oak embers, burnt liquorice and honey, with ginger, butterscotch and orange peel.
Taste: Cocoa, crème brûlée and toasted almonds, with cinnamon, aniseed and campfire smoke.

Famous Grouse Bourbon Barrel Finish

 

HUGE SAVINGS!! - Save $10 per bottle!

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Bourbon Cask Finish...$11.99

Compare to $21.99 at Total Wine and More (price checked 2/12/26)

This whiskey is a blend that highlights the influence of bourbon cask maturation, offering a distinct twist on the classic Scotch profile. The whiskey is crafted using a blend of malt and grain whiskies, which are then matured in American oak bourbon casks. This process imparts a rich and creamy vanilla flavor, complemented by notes of caramel and a hint of spice. The Famous Grouse Bourbon Cask is bottled at an ABV of 40%, providing a smooth and approachable drinking experience. Originating from Scotland, this whiskey is perfect for those who appreciate the interplay of traditional Scotch character with the sweet, oaky notes of bourbon cask aging. 

High West BouRye Whiskey

In stock now, no limit!

Big news!! In stock now!

2025 Edition
High West BouRye Whiskey...$109.99

46% ABV

Batch: 25A30

All whiskeys in this carefully crafted blend are a minimum of 10 years old and sourced from multiple distilleries. See highwest.com for technical details and sourcing, that's not a secret. However, the proportions are! Bourye is best enjoyed around a campfire while looking at the Milky Way.
Legend has it, the only way to catch a glimpse of the cunning and elusive jackalope is to enjoy a glass of a truly incredible whiskey. That’s why we made Bourye®, a cross between bourbon whiskey and rye whiskey (Bourbon + Rye = Bourye) that—like the jackalope itself—is unique, mysterious, and gone in a flash. All whiskeys in this carefully crafted, limited-release blend are a minimum of ten years old. Overflowing with rich flavors of orange crème anglaise drizzled over dark chocolate ginger cake, with notes of espresso on the finish, Bourye® is sure to attract even the most discerning of jackalopes.

Common Ritual Spinning Vinyl Double Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey

New from Perennial!

Common Ritual Spinning Vinyl Double Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey...$79.99
320 bottles produced

Double Barreled

60% abv. 

Notes of black pepper, leather, cocoa, honey Taconic Grains: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley *New York state grown grains Nobleton's Grains: 90% Rye, 10% Malted Barley *Family Grown Grains Made with our friends: Distilled + aged at Taconic Distillery, Stanfordville, NY Distilled, aged + bottled at Nobleton’s Distilling House, Union, MO Long Finish. Opens up over time. Is great neat. But, fun to add drops of water or ice.

Common Ritual Wheated Bourbon...$79.99

Aged for 6 years + 4 months in a 53 gallon char level 3 Minnesota white oak barrel

• Wheated Bourbon
• Release: #11
• ABV: 52%
• Total Bottles: 325

Notes of: Candied Pecans, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Beans

Grains: Corn, Wheat, Malted Barley
I have had several individuals say they really enjoyed the expressions I had been creating. But, to them. It wasn’t coming across as similar as Kentucky bourbon. So I wanted to take on the challenge of creating an expression that tasting it blind you would believe without a doubt that it had to be products hailing from Kentucky. But, as it shows on the bottle. The wheated bourbons are coming from anywhere but Kentucky.

Elijah Craig / TWCP Single Barrel Bourbon

Another stellar TWCP single barrel pick just arrived!

Open to taste at Forsyth now!

Elijah Craig / TWCP Single Barrel Bourbon...$79.99

• Aged 9 Years
• 130 Proof
• Barrel #7539721
• 2025 TWCP Winter Edition

Our Elijah Craig Single Barrel Pick shows deep caramel, toasted oak, and vanilla bean, along with dark brown sugar, and warm baking spice accented by a subtle hint of barrel char. The palate is rich and structured, delivering waves of flavor. The finish is long, warming from the high proof, but very balanced by the richness. 

Elijah Craig Single Barrel Pick is produced using Heaven Hill’s classic bourbon mash bill (~78% corn, ~10% rye, ~12% malted barley) and aged 9 years in new charred oak. Bottled at a 130 proof.