Brooklyn Brewery The Stonewall Inn Session IPA

Brooklyn Brewery The Stonewall Inn Session IPA...$8.49 / 4pk 16oz cans
The Stonewall Inn is a spirited session IPA. Fresh notes of citrus peel and grapefruit make a bold entrance, while its nimble 4% ABV makes for a clean and refreshing finish.
The Stonewall Inn has been a beacon for the global LGBTQ+ Pride movement since the famous Stonewall Uprising in 1969. The Brooklyn Brewery is very proud to partner with The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI) and to help make the world a more loving place, one beer at a time.

4% ABV

15 Stars First West Bourbon

Award winning!

• Gold, 2022 - NY World Wine & Spirits Competition
• Gold, 2023 - IWSC
• Double Platinum, 2023 - ASCOT Awards

15 Stars First West Fine Aged Bourbon..$119.99

Batch #001

A Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys from America’s First West

Aged 15, 9, and 7 years
Limited Release
Bottled at 106 Proof
TASTING NOTES
NOSE: Aged oak hides behind rich maple, vanilla cream, and toasted pecan, highlighted by sweet cinnamon, plum, and orange peel.
PALATE: A luscious palate of brown sugar, toffee, and rye spice is followed by rich oak and tobacco notes.
FINISH: Flavors of clove and charred oak create a lasting finish from this beautifully balanced blend of fine bourbons.

Ben Holladay Barrel Pick

We had an amazing trip to Ben Holladay Distillery!

Barrel buying trip!

The Wine and Cheese Place went out to the Ben Holladay Distillery to pick out a few barrels. We tasted some amazing barrels with Kyle Merklein, Holladay’s Master Distiller.

We picked out two stunning barrels - an almost 7 year old Soft Red Wheat at 122.5 proof and an Original Mash Bill Bourbon at 7 years 4 months coming in at 124.2 proof. We tasted the barrels blind, but Kyle says we definitely have a style, always on a high floor and always higher proof.   He said he could pick out barrels for us without us tasting - haha

We will see these barrels sometime in the fall.

Paul, Chris and Jeff of the The Wine and Cheese Place with Kyle, the master distiller.

Signatory Vintage Mannochmore Distillery 2008

We scored 6 more bottles

Signatory Vintage Mannochmore Distillery 2008....$66.99

• 13 Year Old
• Distilled Sep 17, 2008
• Bottles September 1, 2022
• Matured in a hogshead
• Cask No 12247
• 46% ABV

Barrell "Gold Label" Seagrass 20 year Old

Barrell "GOLD Label" Seagrass 20 year Old....on Sale...$299.99

was...$449.99

Compare to $579.99 at Total Wine and More Brentwood MO

• 128.12 proof
• Rye whiskey finished in Martinique rum, Malmsey Madeira, and apricot brandy casks
• Matured for 20 years
• Distilled in Canada
• Crafted and bottled in Kentucky

Gold Label Seagrass represents the pinnacle of Barrell Craft Spirits’ Seagrass series. It is clear from the nose that this Rye Whiskey is old and layered, with savory, herbaceous notes behind the trademark Seagrass tropical freshness. All in all, this whiskey is remarkably flavorful, showcasing the best of the Seagrass profile in a whiskey that can only be made this complex with time in the barrel.

Barrel Craft Spirits Dovetail GOLD Label...on sale $299.99

was $479.99
compare to $579.99 at Total Wine and More in Town and Country

140.18 Proof
Classified as "hazmat" - anything over 140 proof

Includes whiskey up to 25 years old
Over the past several years, Barrell Dovetail has become a highly regarded expression within our portfolio of products and the American Whiskey world. Following the success of BCS Gray Label Dovetail, we decided to apply the concept of “Dovetail” to our oldest, rarest stocks. BCS Gold Label Dovetail is created with the same finishing and blending method as our award-winning Dovetail, and incorporates whiskeys aged up to 25 years, resulting in a more powerful and robust blend. We left these component whiskeys in their finishing casks for longer and included some very high proof barrels to create a blend that's intensity is only matched by its nuance and layering.

LOOK AT THIS ONE!!

Barrell Bourbon "Gold Label" 16 year Bourbon....only...$199.99
Compare to $459.99 at Total Wine and More
Aged for 16+ years
Distilled in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee
Crafted and bottled in Kentucky
113.54 proof cask strength bottling
Barrell Craft Spirits Gold Label Bourbon is a blend of 16- and 17-year-old straight bourbons. Barrels for this release were selected from four different collections: cherry bomb barrels with a rich mouthfeel, nutty oak-forward barrels, high proof and high complexity barrels, and barrels with pronounced milk chocolate notes. The last group underwent a secondary maturation in toasted virgin American oak casks before being added to this intricate and seductive blend.

Barrell Craft Spirits Seagrass GRAY Label 16 Year old...$129.99
Compare to $269.99 Total Wine and More St. Louis
Matured for 16 years
133.34 Proof

Rye whiskey finished in Martinique rhum, Madeira, and apricot brandy casks
Aged in the US and Canada​
Crafted and bottled in Kentucky
The foundation of Barrell Craft Spirits Gray Label Seagrass began with two groups of 16-year-old 100% Canadian Rye barrels - one with bright citrus and crisp green apple notes and the other with earthy spearmint notes. A portion of the first group was finished in Apricot Brandy casks, a portion of the second group was finished in Martinique rhum barrels, and a blend of the first and second groups was finished in Malmsey Madeira barrels. When each set of secondary maturation flavors peaked, those casks were pulled and slowly married into the final blend.

4 Hands Foam First Czech Pilsner

 

4 Hands Foam First Czech Pilsner....$10.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Our tribute to the imminently drinkable, simple yet complex Czech-style pilsner, Foam First pours a pale golden color with brilliant clarity. Mt. Hood hops added during the boil and whirlpooling lend spicy, herbal and subtly floral notes to the aroma and flavor in this super clean lager that finishes light and incredibly crisp. | ABV: 4.8%

New Single Malt Scotch from The Glasgow Distillery!!!

Glasgow Distillery - First started in 2012
Founders Liam Hughes and Mike Hayward embark on a mission to bring single malt whisky distilling back to the city of Glasgow and officially incorporate ‘The Glasgow Distillery Company Ltd.’ Named after one of the first licensed distilleries in Scotland. The original Glasgow Distillery Company was founded in 1770, subsequently operated under a number of different names, and produced unpeated, peated, and triple distilled single malt until its eventual closure in 1902.

A SPIRIT IS BORN: On the 5th March 2015, the very first cask of single malt scotch whisky is filled. In 3 years, Glasgow will once again have a single malt whisky to call its own

Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky...$62.99 / 700ml

46% abv
The Original, is the whisky that started it all. Our inaugural expression, The Original is a fresh and fruity single malt that combines the finest concerto malted barley with the purest Scottish water from Loch Katrine.
The Glasgow Distillery 1770 The Original is matured in 1st fill ex-bourbon barrels and finished for 6-9 months in virgin oak casks. This is a non-age statement whisky, but the actual age is around 4 years old.
Nose: Malty and sweet. Fruity. Mild alcohol sting. Vanilla and orchard fruits. With time more malty. Hints of cinnamon and milk chocolate. Very nice development with further time. Lovely vanilla notes and hints of tropical fruits.
Taste: Medium body. A fair bit of pepper on the palate. Malty. Chocolate. Dry-ish. Clean and fruity.

 

Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Triple Distilled...$62.99 / 700ml

46% abv

The triple distilled is a smooth and vibrant whisky with outstanding character.

Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Peated...$62.99 / 700ml

46% abv

Glasgow 1770 Peated is our rich and smoky expression. The finest Scottish concerto barley is smoked to 50ppm using aromatic heather-rich peat sourced from the Scottish Highlands.

An outrageously deep and dark whisky that absolutely oozes “class in the glass.” For those who tend toward the Islay end of the peat scale it’s probably not going to deliver the goods, but it’s a great alternative option for fans of a sweeter peat style."

Common Ritual Single Barrel Bourbon Ritual #4 Letters to Your Future Self

Common Ritual Whiskey Tasting

with Rawi Nanakul

When: TODAY Saturday July 27th from 1pm-3pm

Where: The Wine and Cheese Place - CLAYTON

7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton MO 63105

Taste both:

Common Ritual #5 Double Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Common Ritual #4 Letters to Your Future Self

Meet Rawi Nanakul, Minister of Product and Marketing

Rawi Nanakul co-founded Common Ritual and helped create the stories and rituals behind every bottle. Before co-founding the company, he was a beer photographer, beer festival owner, cider sales rep, and autism and attention researcher. When he's not working on Common Ritual, he's an ADHD advocate in the tech industry.

From Perennial

Taste the new #5 release

Common Ritual #5 Double Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey....$84.99

It blends a Journeyman's and a Nobleton's barrel at barrel proof

Ritual: #5 Discovering Your Art 
Age: A blend of 5 and 8+ year whiskey
ABV: 60.9%Total Bottles made: 427
Grains: Corn, Maize, Wheat, Rye, Barley

Tasting Notes:
It needs roughly 10-15 minutes to open up before I truly recommend consuming. No matter what stage of evolution the pour is in taffy, brown sugar and sarsaparilla. But once it initially opens it is so reminiscent of Barbados and Australian style rum, give it a little more time and those rum profiles take a back seat. Enter your friend's apples and mid age range calvados come say hi and after a little longer of a wait it seems like you showed up to a carnival and decided to snack on cotton candy and bubble gum.  I simply describe it as spicy, dry and complex.
Blender's Story: Inspired by Scottish independent bottlers and blenders, I set out to create a unique whiskey that honors two exceptional distilleries: Journeyman in Michigan and Nobletons in Missouri.  -Steve Nease, Minister of Blending

Origins:
Distilled and aged at Journeyman Distillery, Three Oaks, Michigan

Distilled and Bottled by our friends at Nobleton’s Distilling House
Union, Franklin County Missouri, USA.

Common Ritual #4 Letters to Your Future Self...$84.99

Age: At least 5 Years
ABV: 61.55%
Organic Grains
Michigan grown grains
Originally crafted in a Organic Kosher Facility
BIPOC-Woman co-owned and led

Grains: 70% Corn  - 25% Wheat  - 5% Rye

Tasting Notes:
On the nose, rich peanut butter, sweet butterscotch, and brown sugar lead to a palate of earthy tobacco, juicy cherries, baking spices, subtle leather, vanilla, and caramel, culminating in a long, warm finish with a rich, medium body.

Blender's Story:
We chose Journeyman Distillery to commemorate the friendships that helped us get started. When Drew was starting 18th Street Distilling, Journeyman mentored him. When we embarked on our whiskey venture, Drew paid it forward by guiding us.
This release celebrates that chain of camaraderie. We're honored to work with Journeyman, known for their certified organic and kosher spirits.
-Steve Nease, Minister of Blending

Origins:
Distilled and aged at Journeyman Distillery, Three Oaks, Michigan
Bottled by our friends at Nobleton’s Distilling House
Union, Franklin County Missouri, USA.

Lost Lore Tequila

"My great grandfather traditionally made agave spirits in the early 1900’s. This craft was passed down to my grandfather and father but was lost with me. As a child I found myself intrigued knowing I came from a family of distillers. I was curious and eager to learn a craft that was lost, this grew into a passion for agave spirits and Lost Lore Tequila was born." -- Lost Lore Founder


NOM: 1414
Also produced at Nom 1414 - Alma de Jaguar, ArteNOM, Yeyo, Siembra Azul, Siempre...

• AGAVE TYPE: Tequilana Weber
• Additive Free Tequila

Lost Lore Tequila Blanco....$52.99

• Stainless steel tanks
• 100% agave
• Classical music
• Open-air fermentation
• Champagne Yeast
• Fermentation without fibers
• DISTILLATION: 2x distilled
• STILL: Copper Pot
• 80 Proof

Lost Lore Tequila Reposado....$62.99

• Stainless steel tanks
• 100% agave
• Open-air fermentation
• Champagne Yeast
• Fermentation without fibers
• DISTILLATION: 2x distilled
• STILL: Copper Pot
• AGING: American White Oak barrels Barrels
• 80 proof

UCBC Dorfier Bavarian Dunkel Lager

  Back in CANS!

UCBC Dorfier Bavarian Dunkel Lager...$8.99 / 4pk 16oz cans

Tasting Notes: Rich, smooth, toasty

Some refer to the Dunkel style as the original bier of Munich and its surrounding villages (Dörfer). This everyday bier ranges in color and sweetness depending on the amount of Munich and roasted malts used. The sweetness of the malt is then balanced by the use of another Bavarian friend…the Hallertau hop…in this specific case, Hersbrucker, grown near Wolnzach, Hallertau.

Toppling Goliath Caramel Apple Fandango Kettle Sour

 

Toppling Goliath Caramel Apple Fandango Kettle Sour...$18.99 / 4pk 12oz cans

Toppling Goliath Caramel Apple Fandango Kettle Sour...$4.99 / 12oz can

This unique sour beer features rich caramel flavors balanced with the crisp, tart notes of fresh green apples. All the flavor of a caramel apple, none of the stick.

kettle sour • 6.2% ABV

2023 Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay

A perennial 90 point Best buy wine!
2023 just released and has not been scored yet!

2023 Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay....$11.99
compare to $12.49 at Total Wine and More
Our 2023 Morning Fog Chardonnay bursts with aromatics of citrus and green apple complemented by hints of toasty oak and vanilla from barrel-aging. This wine is balanced by a lingering minerality and natural acidity to create a beautiful wine.

Hard Truth Farmer's Reserve Mellencamp Whiskey

Hard Truth Farmer's Reserve Mellencamp Whiskey.....$65.99
MWC Release #2
Hard Truth Distilling Co. has partnered with Mellencamp Whiskey Co. — founded by Hud Mellencamp and Levi Collison — to release a limited series of collectible sweet mash whiskeys in support and celebration of America’s heartland farmers.
This is the second release in a series of four whiskeys, with each bottle featuring original artwork by John Mellencamp and a previously unreleased Sweet Mash Whiskey. This expression brings together a unique combination of Hard Truth’s Chocolate Malt Rye and Sweet Mash Bourbon rested on toasted Amburana wood.
Created to celebrate Indiana’s small, independent, and heritage farmers, this whiskey uses primarily Indiana grains, and a portion of sales from each bottle will go to support Indiana’s sustainable farming initiatives and local farming families via Grounded in Truth, Hard Truth’s cause platform.
Grounded in Truth supports agriculturally focused not-for-profit organizations — like Farm Aid, its first giving partner — that provide valuable resources and support for family farmers.

Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay Napa Valley

HALF BOTTLE
2022 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay Napa Valley...$27.99 / 375ml
Light and juicy, this glides along with a harmonious, fruit-forward mix of juicy green apple, lime sherbet and lemon meringue. Details of ginger, lemongrass and shortbread linger in the background.
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator

Laberinto Cenizas de Laberinto Sauvignon Blanc

2022 Laberinto Cenizas Sauvignon Blanc...$21.99
The 2022 Cenizas de Laberinto Sauvignon Blanc is sharp and vibrant, with 12.6% alcohol, a pH of 3.04 and 8.77 grams of acidity. It was produced with grapes from vines planted in 1993 on volcanic ash soils. In 2022, Tirado macerated a bit more, looking for a little more structure. The wine didn't go through malolactic and was bottled after eight months with lees. This is sharp as a knife, with subtle aromas of meat broth and savory rather than floral or exotic, less varietal, complex, austere and mineral, with a rocky sensation. It's textured and tasty, clean, long and nuanced, fresh and balanced, with the cool sensation of the cold nights. He's worked a lot through decantation to be able to bottle the wine unfiltered, and the wine is bright and clean. It's an amazing wine, one of the finest values in Chile. 25,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2022. Experience with older vintages tells me this wine is going to develop nicely in bottle.
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate