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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Common Ritual Whiskey Tasting Happening NOW at The Wine and Cheese Place Lamp & Lantern

 
Join us today!
Saturday, May 31st until 4pm
The Wine and Cheese Place
195 Lamp and Lantern

Come meet Steve Nease of "Common Ritual" as he pours his outstanding whiskies. Steve's approach to blending is fascinating and has led to awards including a Silver for his "Alter & Bloom"!

Friday, May 30, 2025

WRC Whiskey Raffle -- May 2025 Edition

WRC Whiskey Raffle -- 

May 2025 Edition


This month's WRC emails will go out either June 2nd or 3rd (not on the 1st)
Based on last 6 months of purchases

Double Point for the TWCP Single Barrels too!!!
  • Widow Jane Black Opal
  • Bond & Lillard
  • Penelope Orange Crush Valencia
  • 1792 / TWCP Single Barrel BIB
  • Kilkerran 8 Year old Cask Strength
  • 13th Colony Cask Strength Bourbon
  • Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Bourbon
  • Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye
  • Eagle Rare 10 year Bourbon
  • Blantons Single Barrel Bourbon
  • Col. E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon
  • Weller Special Reserve 750ml
  • Weller Special Reserve 1.75 liter
  • Buffalo Trace Bourbon  1.75 liter
  • Caribou Crossing Single Barrel
  • Fortaleza Blanco
  • Fortaleza Reposado
  • Fortaleza Anejo
plus more

Thursday, May 29, 2025

New Whiskey Arrivals

 
Friday, May 30th from 4-6:30pm
Saturday, May 31th from 12pm-3pm

At the (IN)Famous Bar
Tucked in a corner of The Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton

Stop by either Fri or Sat, sample some great new whiskies, and quiz Whiskey Dave on his Blues hockey knowledge (note: it’s not as much as he thinks).

Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon 101 Proof....$44.99
Compare to $49.99 at Total Wine and More (price checked 5/28/25)
CRAFT BOURBON WHISKEY
Pipe Dream 101 highlights some of our favorite components of our signature bourbon. Maintaining a four-grain mash bill, this reserve expression showcases older whiskey stocks, more of our own grain-to-glass distillate and is cut at a higher proof. The result is a craft whiskey with elevated aromas, rich textures, and bold flavors.
Stranahan's Diamond Peak 2024 Single Malt....$79.99
Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
Batch No. 3
90 proof
Diamond Peak’s 3rd limited annual release highlights flavors that transcend traditional whiskey. Using a marriage of 6-9 year Stranahan’s American Single Malt Whiskey, the liquid was finished in prized varietals of rum casks from the greater and lesser Antilles of the Caribbean: The Dominican Republic, Barbados, and Martinique.
DISTILLATION: Distilled from 100% malted barley and handmade in small batches at the Stranahan’s distillery, Colorado’s first legal distillery since Prohibition.
MATURATION: A marriage of six to nine-year-old Stranahan’s American Single Malt Whiskey, initially aged in virgin American Oak Barrels.
Barrell Bourbon Batch #032 Cask Strength.....$44.99 super sale!
was $74.99!
A blend of straight Bourbon Whiskeys
Distilled and aged in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana
Selection of 5, 6, 7, and 10-year-old barrels
Aged in American white oak barrels
Bottled in Kentucky115.34 proof cask strength bottling
Batch 032 began with a balance of two sets of barrels: a selection of 5 and 6-year-old barrels with a creamy and tropical profile and a selection of 6, 7 and 10-year-old barrels vatted for their complex, old, woody character. These two sets of barrels were slowly blended over three months. A small group of spice driven 7-year-old barrels with notes of cinnamon toast, coffee bean and chocolate were then carefully added to complete the blend. The result is a decadent and rich bourbon with layers of spice and nuttiness.
A lot of big reviews for this one!
Martha Stewart Living includes Batch 032 in The 6 Best Bourbons to Gift Dad This Father's Day: “For the Dad Who Marches to the Beat of His Own Drum”
Wine Enthusiast gives Barrell Batch 032 a rating of 95/100 Points
Robb Report reviews Barrell Bourbon Batch 032, giving it a score of 96/100 Points
InsideHook includes Barrell Bourbon Batch 032 as one of The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This May
Whiskey Apostle reviews Batch 032 calling it, “intense, complex, beautifully balanced and completely delicious.”

Also being featured

Theodore Rex Wheated Bourbon Planting Season Barrel 2025 Edition...$74.99
Mash Bill -- 51% Corn, 45% Wheat, 4% Malted Barley
This is a very special and very old Wheated barrel from his warehouse.
The T-Rex Wheated Bourbon Planting Season Barrel 2025 Edition is an impessive whiskey from Nobletons Distilling House, located in Union, Missouri. This barrel features a mash bill of 51% corn, 45% wheat, and 4% malted barley, emphasizing its wheated profile. A "very special and very old Wheated barrel with amazing depth and complexity. The high wheat content is evident in the caramel, vanilla, and honey nose along with a gentle spice and a creamy mouthfeel. You also get flavors of dried fruits, and hints of baking spices. 
Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon OBSF....$39.99
OBSF: Herbal notes, bright rye, apple, vanilla, clove & cocoa.
One of three new single barrels, OBSF has lush notes of apple, vanilla, and cocoa greeting the palate with a luxurious richness, while a bright touch of rye and a hint of brown sugar balance things out. The result is a bourbon with a lasting, full-bodied flavor that seamlessly marries sweetness with mellow spice to elevate all favorite bourbon-forward cocktails; however, this recipe is also enjoyed neat or on the rocks.
100 Proof / Aged 7 - 9 Years

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Summer Wine Tasting at TWO Locations THIS SATURDAY!

 

Join us as we gear up for the warming weather with some wonderful patio sippers and friendly summer fare wines!
We will be opening these at two locations this weekend! 

The Wine and Cheese Place
195 Lamp and Lantern
Saturday May 31st from 10am - 7pm

Also at

Olive Ovation
8829 Ladue Rd
Saturday May 31st from 1pm - 4pm

Three Floyds Beer Tasting!

Three Floyds Beer Tasting!
Saturday, May 31st
The Wine and Cheese Place Town & Country
195 Lamp & Lantern

All day tasting, but 1 - 3pm to meet Ian Cody of "Three Floyds Brewing" as he pours and tells the story of some of the country's most sought after beers. These are AWESOME!

Open House Tasting at The Wine and Cheese Place Lamp & Lantern THIS SATURDAY!

 
Saturday, May 31st
All day, 10 - 7pm
The Wine & Cheese Place
195 Lamp & Lantern

Plantador & "Plantador Paloma" Tasting

From NOM 1414, Plantador tequilas are hands down some of the best values on the market. We'll be sampling these two, and mixing the Blanco into a top shelf Paloma, just in time for summer! (Not pictured but part of the recipe: fresh lime and a pinch of salt)

Bells Brewing Hearted IPA Variety Pack

 Fresh new pack in stock

Bells Brewing Hearted IPA Variety Pack...$18.99 / 12pk cans
You keep asking for variety packs. So, here’s another one. After 25 years of IPA Perfection, we took everything that makes Two Hearted special and brewed three new, distinct IPAs. One new release, one exclusive, and one experimental, all alongside the iconic original. How’s that for variety?
Includes

  • Bells Two Hearted Ale: The Classic!
  • Bells Change of Heart Experimental IPA: Change of Heart. A Cold IPA, fruit-forward & piney with a clean, dry finish. 6.8% ABV
  • Bells Hazy Hearted IPA: The hazy IPA — perfected.
  • Bells - Cold Hearted: Dry-hopped with Centennial during a cold fermentation, this drinkable Cold IPA is crisp and refreshing with all the pine and citrus aromas you’d expect. Cold IPAs are an emerging subset of the IPA Style out of the Pacific Northwest and not to be confused with an India Pale Lager (IPL)
  • Alcohol By Volume: 7%

Stranahan's Diamond Peak 2024 Single Malt





Stranahan's Diamond Peak 2024 Single Malt....$79.99
Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
Batch No. 3
90 proof


Diamond Peak’s 3rd limited annual release highlights flavors that transcend traditional whiskey. Using a marriage of 6-9 year Stranahan’s American Single Malt Whiskey, the liquid was finished in prized varietals of rum casks from the greater and lesser Antilles of the Caribbean: The Dominican Republic, Barbados, and Martinique.

DISTILLATION: Distilled from 100% malted barley and handmade in small batches at the Stranahan’s distillery, Colorado’s first legal distillery since Prohibition.

MATURATION: A marriage of six to nine-year-old Stranahan’s American Single Malt Whiskey, initially aged in virgin American Oak Barrels.

Heaven's Door Revelation Double Barrel Whiskey



Heaven's Door Revelation Double Barrel Whiskey....only $39.99
was......$52.99 
Double Barrel Whiskey
Placing our already-aged 6-Year whiskey in an alligator charred, new American oak, deepens the color and fills our whiskey with flavors of dark toasted vanilla. The finished product came out so smooth we increased the bottling proof to 100.
100 PROOF | 50% ALC./VOL

Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon 101 Proof


New 101 Proof!



Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon 101 Proof....$44.99
Compare to $49.99 at Total Wine and More (price checked 5/28/25)
CRAFT BOURBON WHISKEY
Pipe Dream 101 highlights some of our favorite components of our signature bourbon. Maintaining a four-grain mash bill, this reserve expression showcases older whiskey stocks, more of our own grain-to-glass distillate and is cut at a higher proof. The result is a craft whiskey with elevated aromas, rich textures, and bold flavors.
We’re proud to share Pipe Dream 101 with you.

Heaven's Door Exploration Series I Bourbon

Only $39.99
Save $30 per bottle


Heaven's Door Exploration Series I Bourbon..on sale....$39.99
was...$69.99
Compare to $71.99 at Total Wine and More (price checked 5/28/25)

Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Calvados Casks and Toasted Oak Staves
108 proof
Heaven's Door Exploration Scries is a collection of limited-time offerings crafied under the guidance of our Master Distiller. These expressions embrace experimentation with distinct finishing methods, amplifying complexity, depth, and character for a richer
whiskey-drinking experience.  This initial Heaven's Door offering layers the complexity of Toasted Oak and French Calvados cask finish balanced with our highly awarded

Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition

This was #13 on the Whisky Advocate Top 20 Whiskeys of 2023


Now on sale!!!
Another stunning whiskey on sale!
Save $12 per bottle!
Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition......sale....$59.99
was...$71.99
Compare to $74.99 at Total Wine and More (price checked 5/28/25)
A Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys finished in rum-seasoned Oloroso Sherry Casks.
Pour your story straight or on the rocks and have Hemingway at your home bar with our Signature Edition Rye
The blend - 
  • 90% — 6 y/o Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey (95/5)
  • 10% — 4 y/o Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (95/5)
Nose: Ryegrass, vanilla, raspberry, raisins, baking spices and oak wood.
Palate: Big bold notes of orange and
other assorted dark fruits balanced perfectly with hints of chocolate and caramel all balanced perfectly with plenty of spices like clove and nutmeg.




Girardin Gueuze Black Label


It has been years for this one!!!!




Rated 100 on RateBeer (before they shut down)
Rated 95/100 Beer Advocate "World Class"
Girardin Gueuze 1882...$13.99 / 375ml
from Brouwerij Girardin is a lambic of exceptional excellence, the epitome of traditional gueuze, bombarding the palate with slightly lemon-grapefruit tang. Considered by many to be the finest lambic of all.
Beer Style:..... Traditional Belgian Lambic Ale
Alcohol by Volume:..... 5%
Characteristics:..... Tart, refreshing, naturally sour traditional gueuze of exceptional quality, improving for at least 10 years in the cellar
Ingredients:..... Raw wheat, malt, hops (2-3 years old)


Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Kavalan





More in stock now
Amazing sale - save $100 per bottle!
Kavalan Ex-Bourbon Casks Whisky Cask Strength..,..only.....$79.99
was....$179.99
Includes a tasting Glencairn Tasting Glass
54.8% ABV

Kavalan ex-Bourbon is a delightfully complex, multi-dimensional single malt whisky, with vanilla, fruit and coconut highlights. Matured in hand-selected fresh American ex-Bourbon casks, the whisky is available at cask strength and non chill-filtered, retaining the fuller flavour of a natural single malt whisky.


Amazing sale - save $50 per bottle!
Kavalan King Car Conductor Single Malt.....only...$59.99
was...$109.99
This was the first expression launched in the name of King Car which is the name of the conglomerate. The single malt represents the company's diversity and multi-faceted business that we do. It is diverse with complex flavours, delicate aromas and multiple layers of background fruitiness. Sweet, rich vanilla, banana but also coconut, a slight pleasant bitterness balancing the sweetness

Nikka Days Blended Whisky


Save $20 per bottle!
Nikka Days Blended Whisky......now only.....$19.99
was ...$39.99
compare to $48.49 at Total Wine and More (price checked 5/22/25)
Nikka Days has been developed for whisky lovers who appreciate fine drinks on any casual day, based on the concept "whisky for every day". Its round bottle and bright colored label visualize the taste profile of the whisky inside and enhance a vibrant mood. This whisky can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, in a simple highball or refreshing cocktail. Nikka Days will complement and elevate your day.
40% ABV 
A delicate balance is achieved by the skillful blending of mellow grain whiskies and slightly peated malts. With impressive floral aromas, this expression offers an extremely silky mouthfeel and fruity flavors that rise and expand, leaving behind a delightful aftertaste.



Rossville Union 7 Year Barrel Proof Straight Rye - on sale



Save $40 per bottle!
The best buy in the store! 
We had sold out, but the distributor found another 19 cases at this price!
back in stock!

Rossville Union 7 Year Barrel Proof Straight Rye....$29.99
was $69.99

  • 117.2 proof
  • Aged 7 Years
  • A blend of two rye mash bills: one with 51% rye and the other with 95% rye
Aged Perfectly for 7 years, this limited-release Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey is crafted with a spicy, vanilla nose; profound wood and caramel notes; and an exceptionally balanced oak and spice finish.

Templeton Rye 6 Year Old Single Barrel




A Missouri Single Barrel pick - at a great price!
Save $10 per bottle!

Templeton Rye 6 Year Old Single Barrel...on sale--only...$34.99
was....$44.99
95 proof
Big MO #4
Barrel #15-095
Single barrel of Templeton 6 year old Rye

(this is not one we picked, this is the MO pick)

Templeton Rye Barrel Strength 2023

On sale!
Save $27 per bottle

Templeton Rye Barrel Strength 2023....only...$32.99
was....$59.99
114.8 proof
2023 Limited Edition - Barrel Strength

A natural, barrel strength, non-chill filtered straight American rye whiskey. A showcase of our finest barrels with a fantastic flavor profile, adding depth and complexity to this year's barrel strength 2023 edition
“We chose the barrels for our 2023 Barrel Strength Rye to showcase the most bold and robust palette experience a properly-aged rye mashbill can offer. Blended for a balance of spice and sweet, these chosen barrels give the confident whiskey drinker a robust sipping-neat experience and a stepped-up foundation for cocktail creators in search of a whiskey that holds its own.”  — Blair Woodall, SVP, General Manager Templeton Distillery

Blackened Cask Strength Whiskeys Volume 03


This one is back!!!
Save $27 per bottle
Blackened Cask Strength Whiskeys Volume 03.....$32.99
On sale - was $59.99
123 Proof

STRAIGHT BOURBON & RYE WHISKEYS IN BRANDY CASKS, BOTTLED AT CASK STRENGTH
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.

Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish: Tale of Two Islands

Save $25 per bottle!
Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish: Tale of Two Islands...only....$49.99
was $74.99
In 2018 we produced the legendary Tale of Two Islands Rum: a Jamaican Rum matured in peated Islay single malt barrels. Those empty casks have been used to finish a blend of straight bourbons. The sweetness of the rum and the smokiness of the Islay casks mingle together with the underlying bourbon that continues the Tale of Two Islands.
BLEND COMPONENTS:
  • Indiana: 5, 6, & 9 years old
  • Maryland: 5 & 16years old
DERIVED MASH BILL:
  • Corn: 73%
  • Rye: 23%
  • Malted Barley: 4%
Flavor Notes
This is a classic bourbon with notes of old-fashioned donut and coconut macaron. Over time, that bourbon slowly leeched the brooding peatiness left behind in the barrel staves by smokey Islay whisky. A splash of water unlocks wild, tropical volatiles that are the calling card of Jamaica’s ester-packed rums.
Appearance
Rich mahogany.
Nose
All the hallmarks of high-rye bourbon are tinted with the smoke of Islay malt. It singes the sage, torches the marshmallow, flambés the banana, and grills the peach. Apricot and candied cherry round out the stone fruit character while coconut macaron complements the banana.
Palate
Dark chocolate, espresso and malty porter set the stage. They usher in a different side of Islay, this time its tarry, inky side. The texture is waxy with some gritty tannin that highlights its chalky mineral character. Underneath, it’s still a fruity bourbon, exhibiting notes of candied lemon peel, nectarine, and plum sauce, all enhanced by the rum that previously sat in the barrel.
Finish
The waxy texture turns greasy with clarified butter, brisket, and lemon oil. They leave behind burnt caramel, blackberry, and peppercorn.
With a splash of spring water
The fruits are tinged with pink, becoming grapefruit, watermelon, and lychee. A conga line of pineapple, papaya, and creamsicle issue forth from the rum barrel. Honeycomb and almond croissant anchor everything firmly in bourbon territory. Black licorice, rootbeer and lavender reflect back the palate’s herbal side

Barrell Bourbon Batch #032 Cask Strength


More in stock!
Save $30 per bottle!



Barrell Bourbon Batch #032 Cask Strength.....$44.99 super sale!
was $74.99
  • A blend of straight Bourbon Whiskeys
  • Distilled and aged in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana
  • Selection of 5, 6, 7, and 10-year-old barrels
  • Aged in American white oak barrels
  • Bottled in Kentucky
  • 115.34 proof cask strength bottling
Batch 032 began with a balance of two sets of barrels: a selection of 5 and 6-year-old barrels with a creamy and tropical profile and a selection of 6, 7 and 10-year-old barrels vatted for their complex, old, woody character. These two sets of barrels were slowly blended over three months. A small group of spice driven 7-year-old barrels with notes of cinnamon toast, coffee bean and chocolate were then carefully added to complete the blend. The result is a decadent and rich bourbon with layers of spice and nuttiness.


A lot of big reviews for this one!

  • Martha Stewart Living includes Batch 032 in The 6 Best Bourbons to Gift Dad This Father's Day: “For the Dad Who Marches to the Beat of His Own Drum”
  • Wine Enthusiast gives Barrell Batch 032 a rating of 95/100
  • Robb Report reviews Barrell Bourbon Batch 032, giving it a score of 96/100
  • InsideHook includes Barrell Bourbon Batch 032 as one of The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This May
  • Whiskey Apostle reviews Batch 032 calling it, “intense, complex, beautifully balanced and completely delicious.”



2021 Sebastiani Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon


2021 Sebastiani Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon...$22.99
Brilliant red and black fruits waft from the glass before rose petals, raspberries, black cherries and spearmint light up the palate. Mouthwatering acidity and lightly gripping tannins add up to great balance in this generous, velvet-textured wine.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Enthusiast

Fresh drop of Double IPAs from Hop Butcher!!!

Fresh drop of Double IPAs from Hop Butcher!!!



Hop Butcher Aspect of Gemini Double IPA...$4.89 / 16oz can
Hop Butcher Aspect of Gemini Double IPA...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz can

Style: Double India Pale Ale
ABV: 8.0% ABV
Hops: Mosaic, Peacharine

Hop Butcher Bride of Pierogi Double IPA...$4.89 / 16oz can
Hop Butcher Bride of Pierogi Double IPA...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz can

Style: Double India Pale Ale
ABV: 7.75% ABV
Hops: Simcoe, Citra, Krush, Simcoe Hyperboost


Hop Butcher Double Grid Double IPA...$4.89 / 16oz can
Hop Butcher Double Grid Double IPA...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz can

Style: Double India Pale Ale
ABV: 7.5% ABV
Hops: Citra & Mosaic

New from Weldwerks Brewing Co.





Weldwerks Brewing Coconut Margarita....$5.19 / 16oz can
Weldwerks Brewing Coconut Margarita....$17.99 / 4pk 16oz can

Say hello to your new summer obsession: Coconut Margarita 🍹🥥☀️⁠
This 4.5% Sour Ale is exactly what it sounds like, and everything you want it to be. Tart, tropical, and perfectly beachy, it brings together creamy coconut and zesty margarita mix for a refreshingly smooth sip that'll have you dreaming of poolside vibes and sunset sips.⁠

Weldwerks Shark Pit West Coast IPA....$4.69 / 16oz can
Weldwerks Shark Pit West Coast IPA....$16.99 / 4pk 16oz can
Our beloved 6.0% West Coast IPA returns with all the bold, bright hop character you remember—grapefruit, tangerine, lemongrass, spicy pine, and a crisp, toasty finish. But this time? It’s got a soundtrack. Shoutout to @defeats_the_porpoise who wrote and recorded a Shark Pit-inspired jam that absolutely rips


WeldWerks Brewing Orange Creamsicle...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
WeldWerks Brewing Orange Creamsicle...$4.69 / 16oz can
Sour Ale with Vanilla, Orange Juice & Milk Sugar.
4.2% ABV

WeldWerks Brewing Watermelon Cucumber Hibiscus...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
WeldWerks Brewing Watermelon Cucumber Hibiscus...$4.69 / 16oz can

Brewed with Watermelon, Cucumber & Hibiscus Flowers.
4.4% ABV

Monday, May 26, 2025

Time to vote for your Favorite Wine/Liquor Shop!






We have been nominated and now it is time to vote for your Favorite Wine/Liquor Shop!
Vote every day through June 16!

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