Friday, June 28, 2024
Dominus 2021
One of the legendary Dominus, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is unquestionably in the same league as the 2018, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2010, and 1991, and to my mind, wine simply doesn't get any better. Sporting a dense purple hue as well as an incredible perfume of blackcurrants, crushed stone, cedar pencil, smoke tobacco, and baking spices, it s rich, full-bodied, and voluptuously textured, with ripe yet building tannins. It reminds me slightly of the 2010 (maybe the 2013), and I suspect it will have a similar evolution. Hide bottles for 7-8 years, and it will evolve gracefully for 30+ years. Hats off to the team of Christian Moueix and director Tod Mostero
Rated 100/100 Jeb Dunnuck
Green River Bourbon Full Proof
New Full Proof
Green River Bourbon Full Proof.....$42.99
58.65% ALC./VOL. (117.3 PROOF)
Green River Full Proof is a small batch of select barrels, blended and bottled at barrel strength. It offers a robust flavor profile that can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail.
Blackened X Rabbit Hole Cask Strength Bourbon by Metallica
cask strength
106.59 Proof | 53.3% ABV
BLACKENED Whiskey’s Master Distiller & Blender, Rob Dietrich, teamed up with Rabbit Hole Distillery’s Founder & Hall of Fame whiskey maker, Kaveh Zamanian, to create BLACKENED x Rabbit Hole, the 2023 release of the Masters of Whiskey Series. This limited-edition expression is crafted from a 13-year old straight Tennessee bourbon whiskey, which is 64% corn/36% rye, and Rabbit Hole Heigold High Rye Double Malt Kentucky Straight bourbon, 70% corn/25% malted rye/5% malted barley. The bourbon whiskey blend is then finished in Calvados apple brandy casks, bottled at cask strength, and non-chill filtered.
Blackened Cask Strength Whiskeys Volume 03.....$52.99
On sale - was $59.99
BLACKENED Whiskey Cask Strength is the same award-winning blend of the finest North American bourbons and ryes as in the original expression. The whiskeys are then married and finished in brandy casks, bottled at cask strength, and non-chill filtered, offering a viscous mouthfeel with an even bolder flavor profile. Each volume of Cask Strength is its own unique batch and limited in quantity.
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye 63.7% ABV
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye..only...$49.99
63.7% ABV
This was the award for a previous batch that was 65.1% ABV
Alberta Premium Cask Strength named “World Whisky of the Year” by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2021
TORONTO, September 16, 2020 – Alberta Premium Cask Strength has been named “World Whisky of the Year” by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2021. Made and distilled in Calgary, Alberta, the spirit boasts 100% prairie rye mash bills and Rocky Mountain water, resulting in a liquid that is a true reflection of Canadian pride and craftsmanship. This distinction is the third to be received by Beam Suntory in the past seven years, with Booker’s® Rye Whiskey (awarded in 2017) and Yamazaki® Single Malt Sherry Cask (awarded in 2015) also attaining this best-in-class ranking.
“It is such an honor to be named World Whisky of the Year by Jim Murray and we are thrilled for our Alberta Distillers team,” said Albert Baladi, President & CEO, Beam Suntory. “To receive this prestigious honor is a testament to the team’s dedication and passion for crafting a premium spirit of the highest quality, and comes as at a time of Canadian whisky resurgence around the world.”
After being tasted alongside more than 1,252 whiskies in this year’s judging, Alberta Premium Cask Strength was noted by Jim Murray as “a succulence to the oils, balanced perfectly by ulmo and manuka honeys ensure for the most chewable Canadian mouthful possibly ever….and yet this is constantly salivating, from the very first nanosecond …Truly world-class whisky from possibly the world’s most underrated distillery. How can something be so immense yet equally delicate? For any whisky lover on the planet looking for huge but nearly perfectly balanced experience, then here you go. And with rye at its most rampantly beautiful, this is something to truly worship.”
Alberta Premium was named "Canadian Whisky of the Year" in Jim Murray's 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Whisky Bibles. This year, Alberta Premium Cask Strength received Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Scapegrace Premium Gins from New Zealand
Red Line Whiskey
- Rare release
- straight bourbon whiskey finished in Tokaji wine casks
- ABV 60% Proof 120
Amburana and Honey Cask Finished Bourbon
Batch: #2
Finishing Time:
Amburana: 6 Months
Honey Cask: 12 Months
Age (prior to Finishing)
Amburana: 5 Years
Honey Cask: 6 Years
Proof: 112
Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Barley
Introducing Red Line Whiskey Company's latest masterpiece: Elements - The Hive Edition. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a passion for innovation, this extraordinary bourbon is the perfect harmony of two distinct worlds of flavor.
Elements - The Hive Edition begins with the finest Straight Bourbon, each one carefully aged and perfected to achieve a remarkable depth of character. What sets this expression apart is the fusion of two extraordinary finishing touches: Honey casks and Brazilian Amburana barrels. The journey begins with our Straight Bourbon gracefully resting in honey casks, where the sweet nectar of the bees imparts its delicate and luscious notes, creating a symphony of honeyed richness. Simultaneously, another batch of Straight Bourbon embarks on its own journey, maturing in Brazilian Amburana barrels, infusing the spirit with the exotic and complex flavors unique to this wood. The artistry truly comes to life as these two distinct elements are masterfully blended, allowing each finish to shine brightly in the final composition. The result is a bourbon experience like no other, where the sweet embrace of honey intertwines with the alluring spice and exotic wood notes of Amburana , creating a whiskey that Introducing Red Line Whiskey Company's latest masterpiece: Elements - The Hive Edition. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a passion for innovation, this extraordinary bourbon is the perfect harmony of two distinct worlds of flavor. Elements - The Hive Edition begins with the finest Straight Bourbon, each one carefully aged and perfected to achieve a remarkable depth of character. What sets this expression apart is the fusion of two extraordinary finishing touches: Honey casks and Brazilian Amburana barrels. The journey begins with our Straight Bourbon gracefully resting in honey casks, where the sweet nectar of the bees imparts its delicate and luscious notes, creating a symphony of honeyed richness. Simultaneously, another batch of Straight Bourbon embarks on its own journey, maturing in Brazilian Amburana barrels, infusing the spirit with the exotic and complex flavors unique to this wood.
The artistry truly comes to life as these two distinct elements are masterfully blended, allowing each finish to shine brightly in the final composition. The result is a bourbon experience like no other, where the sweet embrace of honey intertwines with the alluring spice and exotic wood notes of Amburana , creating a whiskey that dances on the palate and lingers in the memory. on the palate and lingers in the memory.
Gran Centenario Gallardo Extra Anejo Tequila
We scored 2 more bottles!
Gran Centenario Gallardo Extra Anejo Tequila....$499.99
This limited edition is a 100% agave, award-winning tequila, aged in new American and French oak, and finished in Bordeaux casks for an unprecedented taste.
Gran Centenario Gallardo is an unparalleled tequila that pays homage to its land and its founder, Don Lázaro Gallardo, through an exceptionally smooth profile crafted by the meticulous selection and blending of the finest reserves. This new release highlights the perfection of the art of tequila making and the family tradition, a legacy passed down through generations. Gran Centenario Gallardo, a tequila aged in American and French oak barrels, and finished in Bordeaux wine barrels, resulting in unparalleled quality. With an amber hue, featuring prominent notes of vanilla and oak, and a flavor that evokes hints of banana, figs, apple, nuts, and red fruits, giving a long and smooth finish. The unparalleled smoothness, family legacy, and quality in the process distinguish each drop of Gran Centenario Gallardo tequila, born to toast in the name of those who transcend.
Narrow Gauge Turtleneck & Chains Lager
Pre-Prohibition Lager brewed with maize and hopped with Cluster.
Hopewell Brewing new releases!
Hopewell Brewing Lupo Lager Roaring Sequence...$14.99 / 6pk 16oz cans
Roaring Sequence is a Lupo Lager assertively hopped with a vibrant blend of Idaho 7, Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin and the experimental HBC 638. Bright, bold and well-structured with a crystal-clear hop expression of tropical fruit, berries, white grape skin and fresh pine.
Brewed in collaboration with Pink Boots Society, with proceeds benefiting Healing to Action, a Chicago-based nonprofit with a mission to end gender-based violence by building the leadership and collective power of the communities most impacted. Learn more at healingtoaction.org.
Hopewell Brewing Tank Beer Lager...$10.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Tankbeer is an unfiltered, naturally carbonated Lager inspired by the rich traditions of Czech Republic bar culture. With notes of fresh dough, fragrant noble hop spice and a pleasantly pillowy body, this beer transports you to the brewer’s cellar, where the beer is always fresh.
2nd Shift Bless this Mess Key Lime Pie Golden Ale
2nd Shift Bless this Mess Key Lime Pie Golden Ale....$12.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
A key lime pie inspired Golden Ale brewed with biscuit malt, key lime puree & vanilla. Slightly tart and oh so refreshing - just bless this mess of a beer
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Tasting This Friday at Spirit Wine and Craft!!
Kristen from Bommarito Wines and Spirits will be pouring samples of Almare Italian Spritzes (Hugo, Classico, and Pompelmo Rosa) and TLC vodka!
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The Atrium at Olive + Oak Raen Wine Tasting!
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When: Wednesday, June 26th, 5-6:30pm
$40 per person
Join us for a special tasting of a new Rose from Carlo & Dante Mondavi’s Raen winery called “The Monarch Challenge” at The Atrium at Olive + Oak on Wednesday, June 26th at 5pm. Raen GM Michele Schromm will be pouring and sharing the purpose of this special project. The goal of the Monarch Challenge is promote sustainable farming and speaks to the decline of the Monarch butterfly population since the introduction of roundup in 1974. This wine has never been released to the wholesale market and has never been sold in Missouri.
We will also have other special Raen selections on hand to sample. TASTE ALL OF THESE WINES
Pears, peaches and hints of honeysuckle. So perfumed with rocky undertones and notes of bananas and flint. Full-bodied with a freshness and depth that is impressive and extremely long and persistent. Flint and lime at the end. Salty and intense. Love to drink it now but needs a few years of bottle age.
Rated 99/100 James Suckling
2022 RAEN Pinot Noir Sonoma County Sonoma Coast Royal St. Robert....$68.99
This is amazing on the nose with dried strawberries, sandalwood, mahogany and tea leaf. Iron and rust underneath the fruit. Dried flowers, nutmeg and rose petals. Full-bodied yet agile and energetic with layers of fine dusty tannins. Entrancing finish. Give this four or five years in the bottle, but it’s hard not to drink.
2022 RAEN Pinot Noir Sonoma County Sonoma Coast Freestone Occidental Bodega Vineyard....$149.99
Purple fruit with lavender and seaweed. Hints of volcanic salt and peaches. Full-bodied yet tensioned and very focused. Muscular and very, very long. Flexing with form and beauty. Uniquely Occidental. Mind-blowing sophistication with its own personality. Drink after 2028.
4 Hands Brewing Scale of Complexity Hazy IPA
Starlight Distillery Carl T. Huber's Mizunara Reserve Bourbon
- Bourbon whiskey finished in Japanese Mizunara barrels
- Selected by our master distiller: T. Huber
- Batch no. B2310
- 116 Proof | 58% ABV
- Aged 7 Years
Belfour Spirits
The Belfours’ first small batch is offered precisely at 100.5 proof. A true small batch, only 95 barrels comprised this one-time release. Staying true to the Belfour commitment to unique flavors, this wheated bourbon comes alive with beautiful aromas like wildflower honey and gardenia. Creamy sweet flavors lead to a finish that is complex and evolving. You will likely enjoy notes of honey graham cracker, candied orange peel, and sweet pipe tobacco. Allow this small batch to surprise your senses with each sip.
46% ALC/VOL, 92 PROOF
Inspired by an enormous pecan tree on the old Belfour ranch in North Texas, this 92-proof bourbon whiskey ages with toasted pecan staves inserted into the barrels to provide its unique yet nostalgic flavor profile. The harmonious aging process between the American white oak barrel and the Texas pecan wood yields your classic brown sugar notes with a roasted nuttiness, giving
Louis Latour Beaune Vignes Franches 1er Cru
2020 Louis Latour Beaune Vignes Franches 1er Cru.....$59.99
Rated 97/100 James Suckling
Historically the owners of this area did not have to pay tax on the land, hence the name 'Vignes Franches' (free vines). The Beaune Premier Cru "Vignes Franches" parcel, important part of Domaine Louis Latour, is found mid-slope. The clay soils are scattered with small pebbles which allows for easy drainage of water. Here we find the same opulence as in neighboring Pommard, as well as an extremely pleasant fruit-forwardness even when young. It is one of the best Premier Cru vineyards of Beaune, producing a wine that is capable of ageing to perfection for a considerable period of time.
Open House Tasting Featuring Yellowstone Bourbon
Saturday, June 29th from noon to 3pm
At the (In)famous Bar
Inside the Clayton Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Boulevard
The Limestone Branch Distillery has been busy as of late. New Yellerstone expressions galore have been released including a new Cuban rum finish bourbon. Also, our barrel picks will be featured…damn tasty, those. Come on by, sip some fab whiskey, and get the lowdown, Brown on the great Yellowstone.
Yellowstone TWCP “Spirit - Leghorn” Straight Bourbon 109 proof…$59.99
Single Barrel No. 23640
Barreled 3/27/19
192 bottles
Yellowstone TWCP “Jeff & Scott” Straight Bourbon 115 proof….$59.99
Single Barrel No. 27117
Barreled 5/20/19
168 bottles
Yellowstone TWCP "Foghorn” Straight Bourbon 119 proof….$59.99
Single Barrel No. 20499
Barreled 2/16/1
Over 5 Years old
Yellowstone Straight Bourbon Toasted Barrel 100 proof…$43.99
Special Finishes Collection
Yellowstone Straight Bourbon Rum Finish 100 proof….$43.99
Special Finishes Collection Finished in Cuban rum barrels
Yellowstone Straight Bourbon 93 proof….$35.99
Open House Tasting Featuring Stowloch Whiskey and InverXion Vodka
Monday, June 24, 2024
Pendleton Whisky 20 Year Old Director's Cut
- An ultra-premium blended Canadian whisky
- Aged 20 years
- Made using glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood (Oregon’s highest peak)
- 40% alc./vol. (80 proof)
Enjoy neat to truly savor the inextinguishable soul of the American West. With Directors’ Reserve, age has never looked or tasted better.
Ocean Organic Vodka
On sale !
Ocean Organic Vodka...$22.99 / 750ml
Compare to $25.99 at Total wine and more
—Food and Wine Magazine
From Maui, Hawaii
Ocean Organic Vodka
“Distilled in Hawaii from organically grown sugar cane, then cut to proof with purified deep-sea water from 3,000 feet below the surface at the base of Mauna Kea, this is a fascinating vodka that balances sweet autumn orchard fruit and subtle salinity (making it excellent with fried and cured snacks), all carried on a light, energetic texture. The company also supports the Pacific Whale Foundation, so you can stir up a Martini with it and feel like you’re doing right by the planet…the definition of a win-win!”
— Best Vodkas—Food and Wine Magazine
Aloha and Welcome to Ocean Vodka! Here on the beautiful island of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands, our family is passionate about producing the BEST handcrafted vodka in the world for you and the environment; crisp, natural, clean and thoroughly enjoyable. Our spirit of aloha, represented by positive energy and harmonious living, supports our favorite saying…life’s a beach, so enjoy a cocktail!
A pristine taste developed from the purest ingredients, Ocean Vodka serves as an excellent choice for martinis and fine cocktails as well as straight up or “on-the-rocks” enjoyment.
100% All NATURAL, ORGANIC AND GLUTEN FREE
Ocean Vodka is certified 100% USDA organic and is the only vodka in the world distilled from organic sugar cane and blended with deep ocean mineral water. As a result Ocean Vodka is naturally gluten-free – perfect for those intolerant of gluten in their diet. Our fine spirit contains absolutely no GMOs (genetically modified organisms), herbicides, or pesticides all of which ensure the cleanest, purest, most refreshing martini experience.
Handcrafted on the beautiful island of Maui, Ocean Vodka is the only spirit in the world made with deep ocean mineral water. The high mineral content of our water imparts a unique character to our vodka and adds great depth of flavor to the traditional vodka cocktail.
All 80 proof vodkas are comprised of 60% water, so the quality of the water source dramatically influences the quality of the vodka. Our Hawaii deep ocean mineral water originated as Greenland glacier melt over 2,000 years ago, traveling gradually around the globe through deep ocean currents until arriving in Hawaii.
Our water is then sourced from 3,000 feet below the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, where it is ice-cold, deeply pure, and full of naturally occurring minerals. Once our water is brought to the surface on the Kona coast, it is organically purified and desalinated through a proprietary, natural filtration process that removes sodium while retaining rich minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Casa Azul
"Kansas City Chiefs American football player Travis Kelce has taken an equity stake in RTD-spirits brand Casa Azul Tequila Soda. The investment will see the NFL tight end become an ambassador for the canned cocktail brand." - Just Drinks
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Casa Azul Tequila Soda Grapefruit....$8.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Casa Azul Tequila Soda Lime Margarita....$8.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Refreshing sensation of freshly cut lime fruit on the nose followed by sweet light tropical notes. On the palate very light refreshing and crisp with not too much acid and a short snappy finish.
Casa Azul Tequila Soda Strawberry Margarita....$8.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Hints of fresh ripe strawberries on the nose combined with lightly spiced tequila on the back. Full strawberry flavor on the pallet combined with hints of acid and roasted agave on the palate. Slightly off dry with a short snappy finish.
Casa Azul Tequila Soda Variety Pack....$17.99 / 8pk 12oz cans
All the fun in one party pack. Share them with friends and family or keep them all to yourself – the choice is yours. Enjoy 2 of each flavor:
- Watermelon
- Peach Mango
- Lime Margarita
- Strawberry Margarita