2nd Shift I'm The Captain Still Barbados Rum Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

 

2nd Shift I'm The Captain Still...$12.99 / 4pk 12oz cans

2nd Shift I'm The Captain Still...$3.49 / 12oz can

Barbados rum barrel aged imperial stout

9.8% ABV

J. Lohr

2021 J. Lohr Chardonnay Arroyo Seco....$12.99
The 35th vintage of this beloved wine showcases how cool-climate Monterey specifically Arroyo Seco packs charm, elegance, texture, and balance into Chardonnay. Of course, the talented hands of winemaker Kristen Barnhisel had an impact. as malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging have added to the wine's innate richness. Striking scents of lemon meringue, creamed corn, and yellow flowers emerge effortlessly. Acidity waves its wand on the palate, lending crystal-clear focus and casting a textural spell with mouthwatering notes of summer peach, lime, and kiwi. The finish of candied yam and mandarin orange peel is exotic.
Rated 94/100 The Tasting Panel

2021 J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon....$14.99
Blackberries, cassis, currants and oak spices on the nose. It's full-bodied with plush tannins. Fruity, with a fine texture and a rich array of berries and sweet spices in the finish. Drink now.
Rated 91/100 James Suckling

Bushmills 10 Year Old Burgundy Casks

 

Bushmills 10 Year Old Burgundy Casks...$59.99 / 750ml

Our Bushmills 10 Year Old is a marriage of single malts matured for at least 10 years in hand-selected bourbon barrels and sherry butts. Zesty and fresh on the nose, followed by notes of ripe fruit, creamy vanilla and soft toasted wood.

TASTING NOTES

Ripe fruit, creamy milk chocolate and toasted wood.

CASKS: Bourbon barrels and sherry butts

COLOUR: Amber gold

NOSE: Initial accents of zesty citrus fruits intertwined with the distinctive Bushmills honey character, followed by lingering sweet aromas of fresh vanilla and creamy milk chocolate

TASTE: On the palate, mellow sweet notes of vanilla, milk chocolate and fresh honeysuckle married with delicate traces of toasted oak

FINISH: A crisp finish that dwindles gently on the palate

HOW TO DRINK: Enjoy neat, with ice or a small drop of still water

Benriach The Twenty One

Benriach The Twenty One...$189.99 / 750ml

This exquisite single malt has been crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit and four cask matured for at least twenty one years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks, virgin oak casks and Bordeaux red wine casks. During long maturation Benriach’s sweet Speyside smoke mellows and integrates with the fruit, malt and oak. After twenty one years, rich layering develops into an elegant honey smoke, enriched through multi-layered cask maturation. The whisky from each cask type, imbued with particular flavour characteristics, is then expertly married together to create a rich and elegant single malt, layered with lush orchard fruit and toasted pine wood with a honey smoke finish. All in perfect balance.

 ABV 46%

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR : Honey gold

NOSE: Berry fruit, orchard apple, wild honey and mountain oak spice

PALATE: Candied grape, rich cocoa, smoked pine nut, finishing with caramelised pear and honey smoke

SMOKE LEVEL: Elegant

AWARDS

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL

2021 San Francisco World Spirits

Competition

94 POINTS

EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Competition

Celebrate International Women's Day

 

Celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th with woman made and owned products. Click the link to browse our selection of items!

link: International Women's Day

Special Weekend Tasting Hakata Japanese Whisky

 

Special Weekend Tasting
Hakata Japanese Whisky
At the (In)famous Bar
Inside the Clayton Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd.
Friday, March 1st 3:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday, March 2nd Noon-6:00 pm

Hakata Whisky is distilled and matured in Fukuoka, Japan by the Hikari Distillery (which was founded in 1912). The mash of the whisky is 100% barley. A fraction of this barley has been fermented with Koji providing healthy enzymes for fermentation and creating the highly sought after and delicious, savory taste known as Umami.

The Sherry casks this whisky is aged in are kept in traditional style warehouses as well as a few open-air warehouses where they are exposed to humid summertime temperatures of 95 °F and winter temperatures of around 38 °F. As a result, the whisky is bold and almost classical in flavor; retaining a freshness that is truly unique. 

Hakata 10 Year Japanese Single Malt Sherry Cask 42% abv

nitially, there are dark sherry notes of plum, black cherry, and soy sauce, with a lift of gentle spices, then it evolves, adding caramel- ized roasted garlic, lemongrass, ginger, and concentrated notes of aged balsamic vinegar. A burst of browned butter on the palate, followed by nutty flavors, with ripe plum, damson, a dash of balsamic, clove, pepper, melted chocolate, and a mouth-filling finish of powdery cocoa.

93 Points, Whiskey Advocate

Hakata 12 Year Japanese Single Malt Sherry Cask 42% abv

Fleeting vegetal aromas of bok choy, with ground ginger, coffee bean, and marron glacé. The umami is strong on this one, but there’s balance on the nose from black forest gateau notes and a hint of oak astringency. Raisin and black cherry flavors draw on a deep pool of umami notes, with soy sauce, shredded ginger, balsamic vinegar, plain chocolate, and a growing presence of oak tannins.

95 Points, Whiskey Advocate

Hakata 16 Year Japanese Single Malt Sherry Cask 42% abv

A spectacular drink that opens with aromas of Seville orange marmalade, milk chocolate, ground pepper, barley, and soft rounded oak, with an underlying dryness from the sherry. The umami notes are there, but are more integrated than other Hakata. An oily texture bursting with bitter plain chocolate, citrus oil, fresh walnut, black cherry, pepper, and ground ginger, develops an underlying creaminess and serves up a hazelnut finish.

96 Points, Whiskey Advocate

Hakata 18 Year Japanese Single Malt Sherry Cask 42% abv

An intensity of aromas with chocolate brownie, black currant cassis, wood spices, dark soy sauce, and worn leather; some lemongrass and spring onion freshness, the umami and oak notes reach equilibrium. Dark sticky sherry notes on the palate, with raisin, leather, dried fig, prune, and dark chocolate, spinning away with an umami phase before the sherry notes become dry and mouth- drawing. The finish is long, with leather and walnut oil.

94 Points, Whiskey Advocate

LEAPing Horse wines - all on sale now or LEAP DAY!

 

Happy Leap Year!

We get an extra day!

A once in every 4 year sale!!

LEAPing Horse wines - all on sale now or LEAP DAY!

24 hour sale!

click here to order online or shop in store February 29th

Hitachino White Ale

 

Hitachino White Ale...$18.99 / 4pk 11.2oz cans

Hitachino White Ale...$5.19 / 11.2oz can

Refreshing witbier style ale

Old Overholt Cask Strength Rye 10 Year Old

More in stock now!! Do not miss this one!

Yes, we saw that another retail advertised it at $69.99 regular price $89.99 

and sell a few cases at the cheap price

We do not play these games.  We keep are prices very low and very fair everyday

Old Overholt Cask Strength Rye 10 Year Old...$79.99 / 750ml
Aged 10 Years

Barreled 2012 - Bottled 2023

121 proof

Here you have the oldest of all Beam family whiskeys. Established in 1810 by the upright, forward-thinking Abraham Overholt, his namesake whiskey is recognized today as the oldest enduring American Rye in the United States. Made and sold without interruption, this whiskey has seen a thing or two over the centuries. Bottled with a commitment to quality exemplified by an assertive Rye taste, Overholt is a powerful ally to bartenders who prefer it for their cocktails. At one time, it was the most popular spirit in the country. One the Beam family took note of and vowed to continue distilling the way Abraham wanted: proudly true to its industrious spirit.

Buzzard's Roost

All Buzzard's Roost whiskeys are double barreled and at least 105 proof

We bought the last 18 bottles of the Cigar - we are told this will be it
Buzzard Roost Cigar Straight Rye Whiskey....$64.99
105 Proof
The whiskey in this barrel has rested in brand new, lightly charred oak barrels that have been toasted and then very lightly smoked with Kentucky aged cigar tobacco. Sit back, relax, and roost awhile. We hope you'll enjoy this expression of Buzzard's Roost.

From the get-go, their idea for a brand would be entirely centered around double-barrel maturation. That means that every product they put out would see time in a second barrel. To accomplish this, the duo worked with Independent Stave Company (ISC) determining which profiles they liked the best.....Almost all of the secondary barrels that Buzzard’s Roost uses are either toasted or are given a level #1 char (which is the lightest char available). But this particular release of “Cigar Rye” uses a unique process that I don’t believe anyone else has copied. The secondary barrel receives a toasting treatment followed by a quick char and then is “cold smoked” with actual cigar tobacco leaves grown in Kentucky to achieve a wild new flavor profile. -- Bourbon Culture

Buzzard Roost Bourbon Barrel Strength...$69.99
115.5 proof

Barrel Strength
Aged 4-6 years

Buzzard's Roost Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey is packed with
with flavor that is perfect for sipping on its own or enjoying in the finest of cocktails.

Buzzard Roost Toasted American Oak Bourbon...$64.99
105 PROOF
Created from a blend of 4 & 5 year old double-barreled bourbons, Buzzard's Roost Toasted American Oak Bourbon is a unique blend of confectionary and baking spice goodness.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Enthusiast

Urban Chestnut Lager City

 

UCBC Lager City Sampler Pack...$17.99 / 8pk 16oz cans

No new brands, no trendy styles....

Just a convenient sampler pack, that features some of your local favorites, and pays homage to the City that was built on Lager biers

Each pack includes:

• 2 x Brewer's Selection 
• 2 x Stammtisch German Pilsner
• 2 x Dorfbier Bavarian Dunkel
• 2 x Zwickel Bavarian Lager

Delord Bas Armagnac

Delord Bas Armagnac XO...$56.99 / 750ml

This exceptional XO displays a masterful balance of ripe fruit, wood and buttery orange pound cake. Smooth and deep with a wealth of rancio.

Min. 15 years old.

Reviews

96 points: "Look for rich flavors and dark spices: toffee, burnt caramel, dark-roast coffee, deeply toasted gingerbread embellished with clove and black pepper. The notably long sweet-and spiced finish will not quit." (Wine Enthusiast, 2021)

4 stars. Highly Recommended: "Sandy brown / topaz color; immaculately clean. I like this opening aroma as I encounter floral / garden-like scents of jasmine, honeysuckle, and green vegetation, along with latent orchard fruit aromas; after more aeration, the bouquet turns a bit like textile fibers, linen, and cotton fiber before turning mildly nut-like. Entry is engagingly sweet, caramel-like, brown sugar-like, and chewy in texture; at midpalate, more fruit aspects emerge in the forms of black raisins, prunes, and dates. Concludes appealingly long in the throat, moderately lush in texture, medium oily, and peppery. The progressive nature of the innate quality of the Bas-Armagnac is obvious, in particular, from entry to the alluring finish." (Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits 2021))

96 points: "Light copper in color, but rich and unctuous in the mouth, with a long velvety finish. Delord XO is a dense and complex 15-year-old with scents of wildflowers and spring herbs, flavors of orange zest, fig, nougat, and a gorgeous, lengthy crème brûlée finish. Excellent value that could convince a committed Bourbon drinker to embrace French brandy." (Vinous, Jul 2018)

Gold medal: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2015

97 points: Wine Enthusiast, 2012

92 points: "Excellent,” Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2010

4 1/2 stars: Doug Frost & Tim Fish, New York Times

Gold medal: Concours Agricole de Paris, 2010

Delord Bas Armagnac 25 year old...$86.99 / 750ml

25 Years Old

This superb blend displays flavors or cocoa, spices, vanilla, raisins, walnut and cinnamon. Its finish is long, silky and biscuity. 25 years old.

Reviews

97 points.

"Vanilla bean and allspice aromas entice on the nose. The bold, complex palate opens with oak and caramel brushed with toffee and espresso, finishing with a grip of tannins and plum skin dryness. Walnut and clove frame the exit." (Wine Enthusiast, 2021)

5 stars, Highest Recommendation.

"Mahogany color; superb clarity. I get buttery notes upfront that give way to bigger fragrances of citrus peel, meringue, egg white, and black tea; secondary inhalations after more aeration discover subtle notes of lime / citrus, black tea, and white raisins. Entry is sensationally clean, zesty, and defined by the notable presence of citrus rind, white raisins, kiwi, nutmeg, clove, and oak nuances; midpalate continues the subtlety found in the entry stage as the quiet merging of the fruit, acid, baking spice, and fatty oak elements creates a sophisticated and integrated core flavor that's about as sublime as mature Bas-Armagnac can get. The finish is a savory masterpiece of grape brandy balance, subtle strength, and integration. . This bas-armagnac could have no other score but five stars.” (Paul Pacult. The New Kindred Spirits 2021)

Chairman's Trophy, 97 points.

"Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation" (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020)

“This Bas-Armagnac could have no other score but Five Stars.” (Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal, Dec. 2018)

Gold medal (Concours General Agricole, Paris, 2018 & 2016)

Gold medal (Talents d'Armagnac, 2017-2018)

97 points

"Delord’s 25-year-old is surely deep and complex, but it surprises with its vibrance and freshness. Perky, patisserie aromas of pineapple cake, candied ginger, and orangette entice, then give way to darker notes on the palate of chocolate, coffee, and hints of rancio, culminating in a rich finish of walnut, membrillo, and cheese that lingers for what seems like hours." (Vinous Jul. 2108)

"This is the ultimate hand-crafted spirit." (May Matta-Aliah of In The Grape)

96 points. (Wine Enthusiast, 2012)

Top Score, Chairman's Trophy: 97 points.

"Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation" (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2011)

Gold Medal, Prix du President de la Republique (Concours des Grandes Eaux de Vie d'Armagnac)

5 stars. "Highest Recommendation, Best Buy" (Spirit Journal, 2006)

"Top 50 Best Spirits 2006." "Top 10 Best Armagnacs 2006" (Wine Enthusiast)

Perennial Petit DeJeuner Table Beer

Perennial Petit Dejeuner Table Beer...$9.99 / 4pk 12oz cans

A light table beer. Refreshing, crushable, with a light crisp finish.

3.2% ABV

Far North Solveig Gin

 

Far North Solveig Gin...$33.99 / 750ml

Lush and verdant, like the fragrant prairie in early June after it rains.

87 PROOF

TASTING NOTES | Offering a nose of citrus, pine cones and a hint of lavender, Solveig combines a creamy entry with an almost ethereal lightness on the palate. Complex and concentrated in the glass after twenty-four hours of air, the gin shows exceptional balance in the mid-palate, with added flavors of thyme and coriander.

89 POINTS – WINE ENTHUSIAST

The Scandinavian woman’s name Solveig (we pronounce it SOUL-vy, with a silent “g”) has deep Nordic roots, combining the elements “sol” sun and “veig” strength. We love both the history and the sound of Solveig – soulful, strong and bright. Just like our gin.

It’s soft, ethereal, and lightly floral with citrus notes – a gin for people who don’t think they like gin.

Ciacci Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Santa Caterina d'Oro

2010 Ciacci Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Santa Caterina d'Oro...$229.99
Aromas of plums, flowers, fresh mushrooms and violets. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long, long finish. Beautiful balance and length. Powerful tannins underneath the exquisite fruit. Great finish. Goes on for minutes.
Rated 100/100 James Suckling
Rated 96/100 The Wine Advocate

2012 Ciacci Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Santa Caterina d'Oro...$209.99
This gorgeous wine opens with alluring aromas of sweet pipe tobacco, underbrush, new leather, truffle, plum and eucalyptus. Smooth and full-bodied yet elegant, the savory, juicy palate delivers crushed Marasca cherry, raspberry preserve, licorice and menthol alongside polished, enveloping tannins. Fresh acidity provides impeccable balance while an orange zest note lifts the finish.
Rated 100/100 Wine Enthusiast
Rated 97/100 James Suckling
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate

John Chester Ross Kansas City Whiskey Batch #2

John Chester Ross Kansas City Whiskey Batch #2...$69.99
100 Proof
Very heavy wheated whiskey (around 80%)
Batch #2
Tres Vieux Pineau des Charentes Puncheon Finished by House of Veritasi
This is a very limited release from an annual series with the same blend of high wheat whiskey, but with different finishes. This batch is Tres Vieux Pineau des Charentes finished

Pineau de Charentes is a French aperitif - a fortified wine. Cognac is added to unfermented grape juice (or lightly fermented) and aged in oak.

Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Rye 8 Year Old

Very limited releases
Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Ancient Cask Rye 8 Year Old...$159.99
Very Olde St. Nick Faith + Conviction Ancient Cask Rye....$199.99
The Old St Nick legend has taken on a life of its own with the advent of the internet, many claiming inside information, or knowledge about who first developed the product and why, it’s original pedigree, the source of its bourbons, and the story behind the eclectic style. The Very Olde St Nick myth is a reality with a wonderful story…in fact many stories. As many as the infinite miniscule number of releases from this highly prized producer for more than 30 years!!

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

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Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch...$1,299.99 / 700ml
Time is often believed to be an irrefutable force. The seconds, minutes, hours fleeting figures of a clockface, slipping steadily away. But in the hands of a maverick, time stands still. This is something our malt master understands implicitly. Thirty years ago, he laid down the spirit to create an exemplary single malt. After three decades of patient maturation, the decisive moment arrived. Glenfiddich 30 is the pinnacle of this process. More than simply a superlative liquid, it is forethought, expectation, anticipation embodied. Three decades, captured. Time stilled, forever. Arrested, and arresting. An experience to savour. Thirty years of our maverick mindset, suspended in time.

Glenfiddich 26 Year Old Grande Couronne Single Malt Scotch

Glenfiddich 26 Year Old Grande Couronne Single Malt Scotch..$599.99
Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old, an exquisite single malt scotch whisky finished in the finest French Cognac casks. The final toast is a majestically smooth marriage of café crème, brown sugar and spice. While sweet toasted oak and the delicate scent of patisserie swirl in the air, the long-lasting sweet and velvety finish makes every dram a gilded tribute to true opulence. Our 26 year old whisky is matured in American and European oak casks at The Glenfiddich Distillery, before the crowning glory: an extended finish in rare and meticulously selected French Cognac casks. Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water, or with club soda to expand the flavor.

Rare Character / TWCP Single Barrel Bourbon

This is a very exciting barrel!!!

You will want this rare barrel in your collection

The end is near - about 18 bottles left

Rare Character / TWCP Single Barrel Bourbon.....$99.99

• Barrel HRY-123
• Proof : 116.04
• Yield 192 bottles
• Age: 6 years, 5 months
• Distilled 6/14/2017
• Bottled 11/2023
• Mash Bill 60% corn / 36% rye / 4% malted barley mash bill

Amazing nose of  orange marmalade and spice, the flavor show both vanilla and bitter orange along with some rye spice and cinnamon.   A complex high rye bourbon that keeps you going back for more to discover more and more flavors!


Rare Character Whiskey was founded by Pablo Moix and Peter Nevenglosky in 2021. Over the years, Pablo and Pete have developed a strong relationship based on their shared love of fine distilled spirits. When catastrophe hit the restaurant and hospitality industries in 2020, the idea for Rare Character Whiskey was born. With Pablo’s renowned palate and passion for the artistry behind whiskey, as well as Pete’s experience in carefully building spirits brands such as Avuá Cachaça and Drifter Spirits, Rare Character is led by a passionate team with the goal of shaking up the American whiskey game.

We picked the barrel out last year with Pablo Moix at our store!

The Balvenie 25 Year Single Malt Scotch

The Balvenie 25 Year Single Malt Scotch....$749.99
The Balvenie Rare Marriages range is a collection of distinct whiskies that showcase extraordinary layers of depth and complexity.  For this range, Kelsey McKechnie has made a small selection of our rarest casks, each of exceptional quality and unique individual flavour to bring together in a tun marriage.  In a flawless whisky marriage, Honorary Ambassador and Former Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE brings together individual casks that have matured in traditional American and European Oak to craft an incredibly intricate and balanced expression; exemplifying the art and skill of Single Malt tun marriages.

Superstition Mead Tasting with Devin Moore!

Superstition Mead Tasting with Devin Moore!
Tomorrow -  February 24th from 11am-1pm

The Wine and Cheese Place - Forsyth location
Devin Moore, Head Meadmaker, will be on hand to taste you through some of his meads

Superstition Meadery - here is what you will taste

• Superstition Peanut Butter Jelly Crime....$39.99 / 750ml
• Superstition Blueberry Hex....$39.99 / 750ml
• Blueberry Spaceship Box Hard Cider...$22.99 / 750ml
• Superstition Meadery Bee Mosa Mead...$4.49/ 16oz can

Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

Big time Sauvignon Blanc!

2021 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc....$49.99
A stunning white, this leaps out of the glass with aromatic mango, orange blossom and salted ripe melon flavors. Gains complexity from grilled peach, lemon oil, savory litsea oil and toasted herb elements, with a fleshy, creamy texture and fresh acidity. Drink now through 2029. 15,000 cases made.
Rated 95/100 Wine Spectator

Raen Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Lady Marjorie

As fourth generation winemakers and farmers, Carlo and Dante Mondavi attribute a great deal of what they have learned to their grandfather Robert and father Tim, both whom influenced them from a young age.

2021 Raen Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Lady Marjorie....$68.98
Aromas of dried pineapple, cooked apple, white peach, flint and white peach skin. Full-bodied and very structured, with a quartz, rock and stone character and phenolic, chewy mouthfeel. White flowers at the end. New wine honoring Carlo and Dante Mondavi’s grandmother. A tiny vineyard not far from Charles Ranch. Drinkable, but better in two or three years.
Rated 97/100 James Suckling