Murray McDavid / TWCP 15 Year Single Malt Scotch

This one flew out of here ---

only about 10 bottles left!! The ticker is set online now for 10 bottles - 

This is our first TWCP Single Malt Scotch cask strength pick and it is a WINNER!!
100% matured in an Oloroso Sherry butt for 15 years from a famous undisclosed Speyside distillery.

Murray McDavid / TWCP 15 Year Single Malt Scotch....$114.99 / 700ml
Mystery Malt - Speyside Finest!

• Aged 15 Years
• 115.6 proof
• Speyside's Finest
• Oloroso Sherry Butt
• 651 bottles made
• Distilled 2009
• Bottled 2024
• Cask #900105

The Murray McDavid "Mystery Malt" Speyside’s Finest 15-Year 

Nose:  Nuts (Candied & spiced), dried pitted fruits
Palate: Candied orange peel, chocolate covered dried fruits (dates, cherries, apricot)
Finish: Long, elegant finish, with cinnamon and other baking spices.

The term "Mystery Malt" in whisky refers to a single malt Scotch whisky whose distillery of origin is intentionally not disclosed. This is done due to a confidentiality agreements between independent bottlers and distilleries.

Pinpointing the distillery behind a "Mystery Malt" like this requires interpreting subtle clues in the whisky's description and tasting notes. The term "Speyside's Finest" suggests a well-regarded distillery in the Speyside region. Based on the details (15 years, Oloroso Sherry maturation, cask strength), a few distilleries come to mind:

If you google it most likely options, these would be your top three candidates: we cannot tell you which one though

1. Macallan

   • Known for its mastery of sherry cask aging, Macallan produces rich, fruit-forward whiskies with a similar profile. The use of Oloroso Sherry casks aligns with Macallan's signature style.
   • Why it fits: The "finest" description and sherry-focused production suggest it could be Macallan, often featured in independent bottlings under pseudonyms.

2. Glenfarclas

   • Glenfarclas specializes in sherry-cask maturation and releases with rich, spicy, and fruity profiles. Their long history and independence might make them willing partners for Murray McDavid.
   • Why it fits: The high ABV and cask influence resemble Glenfarclas characteristics.

3. Glenlivet

   • While more diverse in its cask approach, Glenlivet often has independent bottlings with Oloroso finishes, emphasizing elegance and Speyside's lighter side.
   • Why it fits: A big-name distillery that fits the "finest" branding, though less exclusively sherry-oriented.

2022 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Alsace Roche Volcanique

2022 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Alsace Roche Volcanique...$49.99
An exceptionally expressive pinot gris that has nothing to do with the regular wines from this grape variety in Alsace. At the coolest end of the exotic fruit spectrum, with notes of Thai basil and lemon balm. Very long, refined and polished finish. From the young pinot gris vines in the Grand Cru Rangen. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Rated 94/100 James Suckling

Hopewell Brewing Off Black Black Pilsner

Hopewell Brewing Off Black Black Pilsner....$10.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Black Pilsner
4.6% ABV
A Black Pils at the intersection of the bold and the easy-going. Dark roasted malts play front and center, but firm noble hopping and modest alcohol reel it back to its crisp, refreshing endpoint.

Prairie Artisan Ales Hollaback Girl

Prairie Artisan Ales Hollaback Girl Sour Ale....$16.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Sour Ale with Banana, Mango, Passion Fruit and Pineapple
6% ABV

2nd Shift To You, From Me Christmas Ale

More in stock now!!!

 

2nd Shift To You, From Me Christmas Ale...$10.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
A Spiced Belgian Dark Strong Ale.
Sugar, spice & everything malty & nice, that's what this holiday beer is made of. A Belgian Dark Strong Ale with Cinnamon, Clove, Orange Peel & Ginger
9.1% abv

Smoke Wagon TWCP Single Barrel Bourbon

When the master distiller got to try our single barrel that we picked.....he said....
"I never get a chance to try out my private barrels out of the bottle, WOW" - Aaron Chepnik, master distiller

Smoke Wagon TWCP Single Barrel Bourbon...$89.99

• Aged 7 Years
• 116.76 proof
• Warehouse WF4
• Barrel #39335

A bouquet of rich caramel, vanilla bean, and toasted oak, balanced by an underlying sweetness of dark fruits, like dried cherries or figs. This bourbon is rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark chocolate, toffee, and brown sugar taking the forefront.  The finish is long and warming, with lingering spice, toasted oak, and a slight smokiness. The sweetness from the caramel and vanilla persists, balanced by the heat from the proof.

Santo Fino Tequila Blanco 110

Tequila Matchmaker blind tasting of Still Strength and this was #1

#1 overall Still Strength
Santo Fino Tequila Blanco 110...$52.99
(55% abv) This famous-duo backed tequila (Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri don’t like to be called “celebrities”) came in on top thanks to its agave-forward flavor. Tasters also found vegetal notes with pepper, green, olive, and minerals. It is made at the Tequila El Viejito distillery (NOM 1107) in Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco.
Bartenders put it in 2nd place, and rated it slightly higher than aficionados, who ranked it in 3rd. But when the scores of those 2 groups were averaged together, it achieved the highest average score of all still strength samples.
“Love the presence of the agave and the intensity in the mid-palate… this is a solid and excellent high-proof tequila,” said one taster. The 2 groups scored them less than 1 point apart, which says a lot because bartenders are a tough crowd. This suggests that it is a high proof crowd pleaser. Traditional production methods are used to create it, including small brick ovens, a roller mill, closed stainless steel fermentation tanks, and a special hybrid copper/stainless steel pot still. Interestingly, Sammy Hagar’s very first batch of Cabo Wabo came from this distillery, and with Santo he gets to return to his roots by working with the same Mexican family that specializes in the creation of high quality, small-batch tequila.

Found North / TWCP Single Barrel

We presold half the barrel at the St. Louis Bourbon Society Festival.

(all are ready to pick up except Town and Country will be later today, you will get an email)

The second half of the barrel is here now too!!! Only about 30 bottles left - order away now, and no limit!

Found North / TWCP Single Barrel....$104.99

• Cask Strength : 117.40 proof
• Single Barrel
• Finished in New American Oak Char #2
• Heavy Toast with American Oak
• Mash bill: 71% Corn and 29% Wheat
• Season 4 Recipe : 21 year Corn, 20 Year Corn and 8 Year Wheat
• Cask # 5700

2019 Chateau Haut Bailly Pessac-Leognan

Great Bordeaux!

2019 Chateau Haut Bailly Pessac-Leognan...$129.99
Extremely aromatic, with incredible wet-earth, bark, stone and graphite notes on the nose, then changing to violets, blackberries and blackcurrants. Full-bodied, yet so linear and fine, with titanium tannins that go on so long. Builds and builds then just rolls around the palate through the endless finish. Real Bordeaux here. Better after 2029.
Rated 99/100 James Suckling
The 2019 Haut-Bailly unwinds in the glass with complex aromas of dark berries, bay leaf, loamy soil and cigar wrapper, framed by a discreet patina of new oak. Full-bodied, velvety and elegantly muscular, it's powerful and concentrated, with lively acids and an abundance of ripe but youthfully assertive structuring tannin that will demand some patience.
Rated 96+/100 Wine Advocate
Rated 97/100 Decanter
Rated 97/100 Vinous Media
Rated 97/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Rated 96/100 Jeb Dunnuck

Champagne Marguet

These are very rare and limited!
2019 Marguet Champagne La Grande Ruelle....$119.99
There’s a lot of structure and finesse to this serious Champagne, as well as attractive orange fruit aromas, alongside brioche, caramel, ginger and blackcurrant notes. It’s bone-dry on the palate, precise and lively, with bright acidity and smoky, spicy undertones on a long and mouthwatering finish. 100% pinot noir. Disgorged in 2024. Dosage 0g/L. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Try from 2025.
Rated 97/100 James Suckling


2019 Marguet Champagne Ambonnay Grand Cru....$89.99
White pepper, cedar wood, crusted bread and quince. There is weight here, with a silky texture and overt quince in the finish. Medium-bodied with refreshing acidity. Drink now.
Rated 94/100 James Suckling


2019 Marguet Champagne Les Crayères Chardonnay Grand Cru....$119.99
100% Chardonnay

Les Crayères is situated in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, a renowned area in Champagne celebrated for its exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Marguet's Les Crayères bottlings are highly regarded among wine enthusiasts for their complexity, depth, and sense of place, making them a standout in the world of grower Champagne.

2019 Marguet Champagne Les Crayères Pinot Noir Grand Cru....$119.99
100% Pinot Noir

Estate vines planted in 1958 and 1974
Production 1848 bottles

About Champagne Marguet

• Biodynamic Pioneers: Marguet has been practicing biodynamic viticulture since 2009, using no synthetic chemicals and relying on natural preparations to enhance soil health and vine vitality.

• Horse-Powered Vineyards: Horses are used to plow the vineyards, reducing soil compaction and maintaining a harmonious relationship with the environment.

• Terroir-Driven Wines: Marguet focuses on single-vineyard Champagnes, such as those from the Grand Cru sites of Ambonnay (e.g., Les Crayères) and Bouzy, emphasizing the unique characteristics of each plot.

• Minimal Intervention: Benoît Marguet adopts a minimalist approach in winemaking, with natural fermentations, minimal sulfur use, and aging in neutral oak barrels to allow the terroir to shine.

• Biodynamic Calendar: Even the timing of vineyard work and wine-related activities follows the lunar and biodynamic calendar, enhancing the connection to nature.

• Zero Dosage Focus: Many of Marguet's wines are zero dosage, meaning no sugar is added after disgorgement. This showcases the purity and balance of the base wines.

• Sustainability Beyond the Vineyard: Marguet uses eco-friendly packaging and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint throughout production.

• Distinctive Flavor Profile: Marguet Champagnes are known for their vibrant acidity, intense minerality, and layers of complexity, offering an authentic expression of the Montagne de Reims terroir.

• Limited Production, High Demand: With a focus on quality over quantity, Marguet produces a limited number of bottles annually, making them highly sought after by Champagne aficionados.

• Celebrated Single-Vineyards: Iconic lieux-dits like Les Crayères and Le Parc are bottled separately to highlight their distinct personalities.

Marguet's innovative practices and dedication to sustainability have earned the estate a reputation as one of the most exciting grower Champagne producers in the region.

Duvel Limited Edition Pack with Glass

Duvel Holiday Gift Pack with Glass...$15.99 / 4pk 11.2oz bottles

Classic beer!

4 bottles of Duvel with one artist glass designed by JT Daniels

Val-Dieu Winter Ale

 

Val-Dieu Winter Ale...$17.99 / 4pk 11.2oz bottles

Val-Dieu Winter Ale...$4.99 / 11.2oz bottle

Val-Dieu is filling the bill for the Winter season!

Winter Ale (abv 7%) is a warm amber yellow color with a fine white foam. Taste the haunting sweetness of selected spices and port wine and a highly pronounced aroma of yeast and malt.

Just perfect for any long snowy evening snuggled up with someone special!

Huling Station / STL Bourbon Society / TWCP Single Barrel Bourbon

Single barrel selected by The St. Louis Bourbon Society

Huling Station / STL Bourbon Society / TWCP Single Barrel Bourbon...$69.99

End of the barrel sale  $49.99 now!

about 30 bottles left
Alex Castle, Master Distiller

111.24 proof
7 Years old
52% Corn, 44% Rye, and 4% Malted Barley

El Tesoro Paradiso Tequila 5 Year Extra Anejo

 

El Tesoro Paradiso Tequila 5 Year Extra Anejo...$172.99
A distinct Extra Añejo tequila, El Tesoro Paradiso is slowly aged for five years in French oak ex-Cognac barrels. Created by Don Felipe Camarena in collaboration with Alain Royer of A. de Fussigny Cognac, this unique tequila has an earthy taste with a hint of minerality.

Rated 97/100 The Beverage Tasting Institute

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Both Forsyth and Kirkwood are open Sunday December 22 from 11am-3pm 

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Penelope Wheated Bourbon

4 more cases in stock!!!

 

Penelope Wheated Bourbon...$39.99 / 750ml

Discover Penelope Wheated Bourbon—where the right flavor profile, proof, and price converge to create a standout bourbon experience.

Penelope Wheated Bourbon is a carefully crafted expression that showcases our commitment to balance and versatility. With a smooth, approachable flavor profile, this bourbon offers a rich sweetness complemented by just the right touch of spice. At 95 proof, it strikes the ideal balance between boldness and drinkability, making it perfect for both sipping neat or using in a cocktail.

This wheated bourbon is designed to appeal to a wide range of bourbon lovers, providing a nuanced yet accessible experience that stands out in any setting

Tasting notes

Aroma: Light oak, sweet corn, apple, and pear

Body: Vanilla, honey, caramel apple, and hint of orange zest

Finish: Lingering brown sugar, toasted oak, and touch of cinnamon spice

Four Grain

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

95 Proof

Double Cask Finish

Age: 4-6 years

Mash Bill

74% Corn

7% Rye

16% Wheat

3% Malted Barley

Don Fulano Tequila

Reposado ins tock now too!

Don Fulano Tequila Blanco...$51.99
Don Fulano Blanco is a bright and colorful expression of highland agave. It’s fresh on the nose and yet profound with a beautiful elegance. There is harmony between a wide spectrum of aromas that only mature hillside agave offers; a myriad of delicate fruit notes is balanced by a light herbaceousness and a butterscotch oiliness. Reminiscent of damp red soil it opens the senses and awakens the appetite, it almost makes you want to chew it. A great aperitif or quintessence of a great cocktail.

Don Fulano Tequila Reposado...$59.99

Don Fulano Reposado is the great representative of the spirit of Don Fulano: a marriage of mature highland agave with French limousine oak. It’s rich and buttery, yet strangely delicate and ethereal at the same time. Cooked agave fully expresses itself and blends seamlessly with an herbal sweetness, hints of mature fruit compote and dark chocolate. There’s also a slight spice element which emerges from its delicate finish. A joy to sip on its own, paired with food or in a great cocktail.

Don Fulano Tequila Añejo...$87.99
Don Fulano Añejo is a marriage of very old tequilas aged in French limousine and nevers oak casks that previously held wines. It’s deep and complex with dried fruits and spice elements like cardamom and allspice which complement elegantly the right touch of sweetness that comes from slowly cooked mature agave. Honey and caramelized nuts emerge from a long finish together with a refreshing light menthol. Great to wrap up a nice dinner.

Don Fulano Imperial Extra Anejo...$199.99
Don Fulano Imperial is the oldest, exceptionally rich and complex with a great combination of elegance and power. Blended from dark European oak and oloroso sherry casks it’s abundant in fruit notes and spices like clove and cardamom. Deep notes of old leather, tobacco and a lavish aroma of black cherries frame its singular style. It is velvety and permanent in mouth. An exotic delight to sip on its own.

Theodore Rex Single Barrel #5 Celebration Bottle

 

The final 2024 release!

Since it is right before New Year's, we will have some cheese and Champagne too!  Join us!

Open House Format 

Theodore Rex Single Barrel #5 Celebration Bottle

This is truly a one of a kind release!!

Release Party with Demetrius of Nobletons 

Friday - December 27th from 4pm-6pm
The Wine and Cheese Place
10451 Manchester Road, Kirkwood

Taste and purchase Theodore Rex Celebration! Demetrius will be signing bottles (etching them)
Plus get a FREE Theodore Rex Tasting glass with your purchase of a bottle
(only free during the release party)

Theodore Rex Whiskey Edition #5 the Celebration of the first 4

"In the heart of Missouri Ozark Highlands, the legacy of whiskey making is woven into the folds of the land.  Our purpose in creating whiskey is to honor or land and its legacy.  Grown with grain from our family farms and made with water from your limestone wells, we are proud that our whiskeys represent the rich heritage of the Ozark Highlands.  This bottle of Celebration unites the four Theodore Rex seasonal releases into one unique blend that celebrates the year gone by and reminds us to savor our history with each sip" - Demetrius Cain, Head Distiller

This one is not a single barrel, or is it?.  It is a blend of our 4 previous barrels blended into one barrel and then bottled.   Demetrius saved 25% of each of the previous and blended them together for one amazing Celebration Whiskey.  

If my math is right, this should be the rough mashbill.  Took the 4 Mashbills of the previous barrels and added them up and divided by 4.

Mashbill

• 38.25% Corn
• 30.5% Rye
• 28% Wheat
• 3.25% Barley

More info about the T-Rex releases!

2024 Planting Season Release #1 (released and sold out)


2024 Summer Solstice Release #2 (released and sold out)

2024 Fall Harvester Release #3 (release and sold out)

2024 Winter Release #4 - December 20th release (30 bottles left) order here


2024 Celebration Final Blend Release #5 - December 27th release

Theodore Rex Single Barrel #4 Winter Sky

 

Online now!  About 40 bottles left now!

Our latest TWCP Single Barrel!

Theodore Rex Single Barrel #4 Winter Sky

Theodore Rex / TWCP Winter Sky Rye Whiskey Edition #4....$74.99
2024 Winter Sky
"In the heart of Missouri Ozark Highlands, the legacy of whiskey making is woven into the folds of the land.  Our purpose in creating whiskey is to honor or land and its legacy.  Grown with grain from our family farms and made with water from your limestone wells, we are proud that our whiskeys represent the rich heritage of the Ozark Highlands.  Winter Sky rye whiskey brings warmth and good cheer to fireside gatherings, family meals and quiet winter nights." - Demetrius Cain, Head Distiller






More info about the T-Rex releases!

2024 Planting Season Release #1 (released and sold out)


2024 Summer Solstice Release #2 (released and sold out)

2024 Fall Harvester Release #3 (release and sold out)

2024 Winter Release #4 - December 20th

2024 Final Blend Release #5 - 2025 - watch for details - Demetrius took 25% of each barrel Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter and combined in one barrel to release as the final barrel in this series.