Yakami Orchard Yuzu

Yakami Orchard Yuzu Juice Niban Shibori...$14.39 / 12oz

Niban Shibori, meaning "second pressing." Ideal for the home cook. Multiple layers of flavor include orange, lemon, and tangerine. Complexity of yuzu offers versatility to build creative and sophisticated drinks, vinaigrettes, ceviches, meats, and desserts. Use whenever a splash of citrus is called for, and you'll soon be amazed by the wonders of yuzu!

Yakami Orchard Yuzu Ponzu Unfiltered...$15.49 / 12oz

Yakami Orchard Ponzu is a base, not a ponzu sauce. The only unfiltered Ponzu on the market. 100% natural, with unique properties of yuzu zest, yuzu juice, mirin, rice wine vinegar, kombu, and bonito shavings. The perfect foundation for the addition of Takuko White Shoyu or Sashimi Tamari to create a delectable ponzu sauce for dipping, marinating, or as an ingredient in a recipe.

Limited Beer and Whiskey "Pop Up"

Beer Pop-Up

-- Another 20 new people have been randomly selected from the top 500 in the BRC.  Again, this is a way to reward people that frequent the store.   (out of the last 20, 16 claimed their bottle, 4 missed out)

We are doing it a little different now.  Instead of having a specific beer picked for you, you will be able to pick a bottle from a list of 5-6 very limited beers.   Beers you want :)

Whiskey Pop Up

We are starting a whiskey pop up now also.  We have randomly selected 20 people from the top 400 in the WRC.

When you check out at the register, a notice will pop up saying you can purchase a bottle of limited whiskey.   If you are one of the lucky random people, you will be able to choose a bottle from a list of very sought after bourbons/whiskeys to purchase.  The Bourbons will be very limited bourbons that we saved a bottle of or somebody did not pick up their allocation. There will be some exciting whiskeys available.

Thanks very much as we continue to try to improve the release of these limited items and give people more chances.  

It does not matter which store you shop, or if you shop online, it is all the same system.  The limited items are located at Forsyth though,  so if you shop at one of our other stores, we will get you a list of what is available for you to choose from and have it transferred as soon as possible for you to pick up at your next convenience.

WhistlePig NEW --- 12 Year Old Rye

Very limited

WhistlePig 12 Year Old Rye...$109.99
We at WhistlePig believe that progress is not achieved by the complacent, it is won by the bold and tenacious. With these tenets in mind, we proudly submit the fruit of our progressive endeavors, the 12 Year Old World Marriage.

In the spring of 2014, Master Distiller Dave Pickerell began a unique experiment on the WhistlePig Farm. After studying the best techniques of the Old World – particularly Scotch whiskies – Dave and the WhistlePig team paired bonds of 12-year-old rye with premium European oak casks – Madeira, Sauternes, Port, Cognac, and Sherry. After a series of single finish releases and extensive industry feedback, the 12 Year Old World is the product of a carefully selected marriage of three finishes that highlights their distinctive flavors to create an exceptionally balanced spirit. The 2015 San Francisco Spirits Competition Double Gold award winning Old World Series unites the bold attributes of rye whiskey with the grace and elegance of the finest European casks, yielding an ultra-premium straight rye, distinctly American, but hearkening to its stately Old World roots.

Outerspace Vodka

Outerspace Vodka...$26.99 / 750ml

Outerspace Vodka...$5.99 / 50ml

Filtered through meteorites more than 4 billion years old, this US vodka is produced from Iowa corn and gluten free. Outerspace Vodka will turn heads this holiday season with its highly distinctive packaging, available in both 750ml and 50ml sizes.Congratulations to Outerspace Vodka for winning a Gold Medal at the 2016 SIP Competition!

New Lagunitas

Lagunitas 12th of Never Ale....$16.99 / 12 pack CANS
Tropically Hoppy. Light, yet Full-Bodied. Bright and Citrusy. Word.
The magical, mystical 12th of Never is a blend of Old and New School hops that play bright citrus, rich coconut, and papaya-esque flavors, all on a solid stage of English puffed wheat. Tropically hoppy. Light, yet full-bodied. Bright and citrusy. The 12th of Never Ale is everything we’ve learned about making hop-forward beer expressed in a moderate voice. Pale, cold, slightly alcoholic and bitter. It’s all we know. These 12oz mini-kegs (AKA cans) are an exciting new option for us, and we are stoopid stoked at the opportunity for y'all to take us to all those new, nelophobic locations…

Lagunitas Stoopid Wit....$9.99 / 6 pack
An Un-Freakin'-Filtered Hoppy Belgian-ish Wit
This UNFILTERED Belgian-ish Wit-ly-esque-ish-ness brew features a dry twang of hoppy bitterness and is perfect for the summertime drinking! e Bard said that it's better to be a witty fool than a foolish wit. True dat. Wit dat in mind we take you now to the stoopid side of the classic wit on the wings of Yakima's finest. What's it got to do with beer? Give us a call. 707.769.4495. Cheers!

Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot "WTF"....$3.59 22 oz 

A big Ol' Imperial Brown Ale to help you with your slipperly slide on into springtime. Rich, smooth, dangerous & chocolatey.

"In the murky realm of things that make you go "Hmmm..." 2010 should rank way, way up there. From the curious per curiam decision of 531 U.S. 98 in 2000, to WTC7, to the House of Lehman, to the Nobel President's Afghan Expedition escalation, to the oxymoronic Jobless Recovery of 2010; we have been confused. So, we did the only thing we could, we made beer and lots of it. 5,643,420 cases of it to be exact. And as far as we know, you drank all of it. Thank you for that, because if you had not, we would have been looking for a bailout of our own, and we haven't heard about any breweries either needing or receiving any of those spicy Yuan TARP dollars....although we have rad that the Las Vegas adult video industry did. Nobdoy knows why. So, in a wolrd that is once again the proverbial "Ball of Confusion", craft beer alone seems to carry its own weight. It's nice to be on the winning team and thank you for your patronage and imbibiliciousness."

Oskar Blues Passion Fruit Pinner

Oskar Blues Passion Fruit Pinner...$8.99 / 6pk
Passion Fruit Pinner takes the flavors of passion fruit & citrus juice of the original Pinner Throwback IPA and turns them up to 11. The clean malts, with hints of toasted biscuit pair with zesty hops to spice up the taste and aromas from pureed Passion Fruit and a small spike of pureed Blood Orange.

Beer/Wine/Liquor Tastings this Week!

This Weekend's Tastings!

The Wine and Cheese Place - Forsyth
7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton MO 63105
314.727.8788

Tonight - Friday, July 29 from 4-6pm

Amped up tasting for STL Craft Beer Week

• Straffe Hendrik Triple Ale Wild
• Deschutes Down and Dirty IPA
• Jolly Pumpkin IO Saison
• Jolly Pumpkin Saison Z
• Jolly Pumpkin /Anchorage Calabaza Boreal
• Barley Briska Biere Blanche
• De Glazen Toren Jan de Lichte
• Boulevard Rye-on-Rye X – Sazerac

maybe a few more selections

Beer Tasting - New Ballas
The Wine and Cheese Place
457 N. New Ballas in Creve Coeur

Tonight - Friday, July 29 from 4-6pm
TBA

Boulevard Rye-on-Rye X – Sazerac

We have a decent amount, but still could go fast.

Boulevard Rye-on-Rye X – Sazerac...$11.99 / 750ml
Inspired by the success of our "X" series of special Imperial Stout releases, we've embarked on a journey to the outer reaches of our popular Rye-on-Rye. For the first Rye-on-Rye X release, Rye-on-Rye-on-Rye, we transferred our huge tawny rye ale from its first set of aging barrels into freshly emptied Templeton Rye barrels effectively creating a double barrel aged ale that showcased giant rye whiskey and barrel character. For the second Rye-on-Rye release, we drew inspiration from the famous New Orleans cocktail, the Sazerac. The official recipe is composed of rye whiskey, absinthe or Herbsaint, a sugar cube and bitters all garnished with a lemon peel. To translate this classic cocktail into a beer, we brewed batches of the base rye beer that received spice additions mimicking bitters as well as lemon peel during the boil. The resulting wort was fermented with our house Scottish ale yeast before being aged in freshly emptied Templeton Rye barrels.

Old Bardstown Bourbon

BACK IN STOCK AND LIMITED

Old Bardstown Black Label 90...$17.99

90 proof

Believe it or not, this bourbon came close in taste, texture and smell to the more expensive, virtually impossible to find Pappy Van Winkle 20-Year Old Kentucky Bourbon. Wonderful rich, honeyed, caramel, toffee, maple syrup, wood spice, smoke and vanilla notes are found in this full-bodied, broad, rich, medium amber/tawny-colored bourbon. 94 points

Rated 94/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon Estate Bottled....$25.99
Color: Auburn
Nose: Intensity – 2.5; Golden copal incense, eucalyptus, with added water this noses like a single malt that’s been finished in sherry casks
Palate: Nutmeg, somewhat salty mouthfeel, herbal, malted barley showing its face, green tobacco
Finish: Length – Medium; Earthy, grass clippings, light leather notes

North Coast Belgian Trio

Another closeout
North Coast Belgian Trio...$9.99 gift set with 2 glasses
was $29.99

includes

• 1 bottle Le Merle 750ml
• 1 bottle PranQster 750ml
• 1 bottle Brother Thelonious 750ml
• plus two amazing glasses

Le Merle Saison
Le Merle is a rustic ale, pale in color, inspired by the rich brewing traditions of the Flanders region. Abundant hops and a Belgian yeast strain contribute exotic aromas of tropical fruit.
Style: Saison

PranQster
Belgian Ales represent the height of the brewers' art. Sophisticated brewing techniques, yeast blends and unique flavoring elements have elevated the beers of Belgium to the status enjoyed by wine in other countries.
PranQster follows in this tradition using a mixed culture of antique yeast strains that produce a floral nose, a full fruity flavor and a clean finish.


Brother Thelonious
North Coast Brewing Co. is proud to partner with the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz in support of Jazz education. The Brewery makes a donation to the Institute for every bottle of Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale sold.
Like a Belgian “Dark Strong Ale,” this beer is rich and robust with an ABV of 9.4%. The package features a label picturing the Jazz master himself, and comes in a 750 ml bottle

New Down and Dirty IPA

Deschutes Down and Dirty IPA....$3.99 / 22oz
Cascade and Centennial hops deliver bright citrus notes against the earthy bitterness of Bravo hops, balanced by a biscuity malt body.

Hops: Bravo, Cascade, Centennial

Pinckney Bend Rye and Rested Whiskey - Limited release

Pinckney Bend Rye and Rested Whiskey...$49.99

3 Year Old Rye

100 proof

Rye History
In the late 1700s and early 1800s rye was the grain that most American whiskey was made from. As the country expanded westward, corn began to replace rye and by the end of Prohibition, rye had largely disappeared.

Flavor Profile
The spicy, sometimes described as ‘peppery’ notes of rye whiskey often show best when blended with the natural sweetness of whiskey made from corn. Distinctive vanillin and caramel notes add complexity and character. Rye & Rested Whiskey is a blend of 55% rye and 45% Pinckney Bend’s award winning Rested American Whiskey. The result is a unique flavor profile that accentuates the best aspects of each spirit.

Production
The rye is aged in new, standard sized whiskey barrels, where the Rested is aged in new 15 gallon barrels. Here at the distillery, both whiskeys experience a seismic event every 40 minutes. It’s called the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and we are only 300 feet from the tracks.

New Belgium Heavy Melon

Yes, for a 12 pack (ignore the picture)- that breaks down to only $5.50 for 6 bottles.

New Belgium Heavy Melon...$10.99 / 12 pack bottles

Hot summer nights, jam out to the cooling waves of Heavy Melon Ale, our newest seasonal track. Brewed with juicy watermelon and zesty lime peel, this crushable ale rips with a blast of melon notes. Ripened fruit aromas of melon, papaya and citrus climax with an enticing aroma, and set up an invigorating wash of fruity sweetness, grassy bitterness and the slightest touch of tartness. Super crisp and refreshing from start to finish, Heavy Melon Ale shreds through the summer heat.

SPECIAL PROCESSING
The lime peel is best added in the boil to extract all those essential oils. The watermelon is added in fermentation to capture the delicate fruit flavors, and to ferment all those sugars.

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay scores 93 and a great price!!

2014 Vermeil Dutton Ranch Chardonnay...$24.98
Suggested retail is $42
"Our Chardonnay is brilliant, clear and straw-colored with subdued scents of lemon and oak as it develops a creamy texture, oily viscosity, rich flavors of vanilla and hints of smoky oak. With proper cellaring, this wine should continue to develop richness for the next three years."
Cellar Selection
Dark gold in color and intensely cradled in oak, this wine maintains a balance of complex, well-defined flavors of honey and apple, with lurking minerality that keeps it fresh and lively. It's lush and yet layered, a complete package. Drink now through 2020.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Enthusiast

Sons of Erin / with Great Northern Distillery

 

Sons of Erin / Great Northern Whiskey...$35.99

The first of two highly anticipated collaborations between John Teeling of Great Northern Distilling and Mike and Benay Shannon of Restless Spirits of KC has arrived.


• Sons of Erin (Imported Irish Whiskey)
• Imported Irish Whiskey – 4 year aged
• Private reserves from John Teelings GND distillery in Dundalk Ireland
• Barrels personally selected by Restless Spirits founder Mike Shannon and co-founder/distiller Benay Shannon
• Re-barreled into freshly emptied Breckenridge Bourbon barrels for short finish
• Light, Smooth, Sweet flavor profile
• Bottled at 92 proof

Akashi Japanese Whisky

Eigashima Shuzo Akashi Japanese Whisky...$39.99 / 750ml
This is whisky blended in the scotch tradition, with Japanese precision, the malt is lightly peated, and vatting is mostly ex-bourbon, balanced by White Oak’s unique variety of barrels.
TASTING NOTES: The nose is very fruity with apricots and dried fruits, and a shy note of honey.

Prairie Artisan Ales Funky Gold Simcoe and Mosaic

Prairie Artisan Ales Funky Gold SIMCOE...$8.99 / pint

The next in their series of Dry Hopped Sour Ales.

Prairie Artisan Ales - Funky Gold Mosaic Sour..$8.99 / pint

FUNKY GOLD MOSAIC
Guess what time it (almost) is?
Funky Gold Mosaic time.
We are super excited about this one. Funky Gold Mosaic is a dry-hopped sour ale. We took Prairie Gold (which was already pretty awesome) and dry-hopped it with a huge amount of Mosaic hops. The end results are tropical, sour, and, according to Chase, an all around new beer drinking experience!
We hope you enjoy it!
Cheers.
Jessi

Green Bench / St. Somewhere Collab

Green Bench / St. Somewhere Monsieur Ed....$6.49 / pint
Oak Fermented Farmhouse Ale

New -- Ron Abuelo Rum

Ron Abuelo Rum Anejo Reserva Especial...$14.99
Ron Abuelo Añejo is a blend of selected aged rums, married to perfection by our Master Blender.  Slowly distilled and patiently matured in small oak barrels, it is distinguished by its mellow, rich, and smooth flavor. Enjoy it straight, on the rocks, or with your favorite mixer.
Awards:

• Gold Medal 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold Medal 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold Medal 2009 Best Buy Bar Competition – Beverage Testing Institute
• Gold Medal 2008 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition

Ron Abuelo Rum Anejo 7 Year Old..$22.99
Ron Abuelo 7 Años is a rich blend of superb rums, aged for 7 years in carefully selected small oak barrels. Under the nurturing eye of our Master Blender, it develops a distinctly rounded and exceptional taste. Enjoy straight or on the rocks.

Awards:

• Double Gold Medal 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold Medal 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold Medal 2009 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition
• Gold Medal 2009 Best Buy Bar Competition – Beverage Testing Institute

Ron Abuelo Rum Anejo 12 Year Old..$37.99
Abuelo 12 Años reflects our passion to craft the finest aged rum in the world. Under our tropical climate, sublime distillates from estate-grown sugar cane are aged to perfection in selected small oak barrels. The smoothness and complexity of this superb product will fulfill the most sophisticated and demanding palate.

Awards:

• Gold Medal 2010 RumXP Tasting Competition, Rum Renaissance
• Best in Class (7-12 years) 2010 RumXP Tasting Competition, Rum Renaissance
• Double Gold Medal 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Double Gold Medal 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold Medal 2009 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition
  

Ron Abuelo Centuria Rum...$

119.99

Centuria, from the Latin ‘centum’ meaning one hundred, is the name we have chosen for this unique product, as we celebrate a century of rum-making tradition.

Its complex aroma and flavor comes from a blend of the finest rums from our oldest reserves, aged in white oak barrels for up to 30 years. These select rums then become part of our ‘Reserva de la Familia’.

The art of the traditional ‘solera’ system lets us preserve the character of these precious reserves throughout time, and to offer limited quantities of a product which epitomizes our commitment and passion to producing the best aged rum.

4 Hands Constellation IPA Single Hop

4 Hands Constellation IPA Single Hop....$6.49 / 500ml

BRETT Single Hop IPA with Falconer's Flight
6.1% ABV

Uinta Flamingo Pineapple Gose

Uinta Flamingo Pineapple Gose....$6.99 / 22oz

A traditional Gose with a modern twist, this tart unfiltered wheat beer is brewed with pineapple and flaunts sweet, tropical flavors and aromas.

TWCP / 4 Roses Single Barrel - 110 proof

This is the only way you can get this rare barrel strength Bourbon.  Getting a Bourbon aged more than 8 years and CASK Strength is getting hard and harder.  

"From time to time, a limited number of exceptionally smooth and complex barrels from any or all of our 10 Bourbon recipes present themselves to our Master Distiller. Each barrel is aged between 8 and 10 years. We then invite our retailers to a private tasting and selection of their favorite barrels. Once chosen, each selection is bottled and private labeled as a non-chill filtered Single Barrel at Barrel Strength in limited quantities of approximately 200-230 bottles."

Four Roses / TWCP Single Barrel  OESV BARREL STRENGTH....$59.99

Yield: only 174 bottles
Age: 9 Years 3 months

ABV: 55%

Warehouse: TS

Barrel No. 6-10

Recipe: OESV

• "O": Four Roses Distillery
• "E" : Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 20% Rye, and 5% Malted Barley
• "S":  Straight Whiskey
• "V": Yeast strain - LIght fruitiness, light vanilla, caramel and creamy.

New St George Bruto Americano Bitters

St. George Bruto Americano...$25.99
THE SPIRIT
Ready for a bigger, better, bitterer bar? Say hello to Bruto Americano! With a bracing dose of bitterness, a bright pop of citrus, and intriguing sylvan notes inspired by distiller Lance Winters’ formative experiences growing up in California in the 1970s, Bruto is a bitter aperitivo liqueur that makes us as proud as it does thirsty.
Bruto is made from a variety of herbs, roots, and other botanicals. Though the exact number of ingredients and formulation are proprietary, we will say that the bitterness comes primarily from gentian root; the citrus notes mostly from California-grown Seville orange; and the woodsy notes from balsam fir andCascara sagrada (bark from the California buckthorn).

THE PROCESS
Some ingredients are hot-steeped, others are cold-infused. The resulting mixture is filtered and then colored in the traditional manner with cochineal to achieve a natural ruby red hue.

THE EXPERIENCE
Vibrant citrus, with notes of cinnamon, sandalwood, and forest on the nose. Initial palate entry is bitter, followed by a woodsy mid-palate and lingering bitter/citrus finish.
Bruto and Soda is a brilliant session drink. Also recommended in a Negroni, Boulevardier, Americano, and in various Spritzes. Check out some of our favorite Bruto recipes here.


ABOUT THE LABEL
Inspired by Italian modernism, the label was a collaboration between master distiller Lance Winters, head distiller Dave Smith, and bartender/graphic designer Brandon Josie.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
Decisively woodsy and piney, light and dry with bitterness that lingers in a pleasant way. — San Francisco Chronicle
Your Negronis and Spritzes just got more interesting. — Drink Me

Sublime. — Imbibe



SPECS

Format: 750ml
ABV: 24%
Availability: Now available on our tasting menu here at the distillery! Also starting to roll out to California bars, restaurants, and spirits shops; other states to follow. Stay tuned for updates!

Seattle Cider new releases

Seattle Cider Perry....$13.99 / 22oz
ABV: 5.4%
APPLES: Seckel, Starkrimson and Forelle pears
TASTING NOTES: Seckel, Starkrimson and Forelle pears combine to form a woodsy, acidic semi-sweet Perry with notes of brandy and candied pears.

Seattle Cider Gravenstein Rose...$13.99 / 22oz
ABV: 6.9%

APPLES: Gravenstein

TASTING NOTES: For this full-bodied, aromatic and slightly tannic cider, we ferment fragrant and floral early-season Gravensteins, then age them in Petit Verdot barrels from our neighbor, Crucible Wines.

Seattle Cider Washington Heirloom...$13.99 / 22oz
ABV: 6.6%
APPLES: Newtown Pippin, Gravenstein, and Espopus Spitzenberg apples, in addition to ten varieties of French and English cider apples grown at the WSU Extension Campus
TASTING NOTES: Our 2014 Heirloom blend places acidity front and center, featuring Newtown Pippin, Gravenstein, and Espopus Spitzenberg apples, in addition to ten varieties of French and English cider apples grown at the WSU Extension Campus in Mount Vernon. Delicate, tart and perfectly nuanced, this unique cider begins with soft aromas of peach and black cherry. A mild dryness on the tongue carries with it notes of tangerine, cantaloupe, black cherry, sweet lime and tart green apple.