One afternoon during the ADI Conference consisted of us tasting not only the winning whiskies, but many others. This is Whiskey Paradise!
BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer and Stephen Dennison recently attended the The American Distilling Institute’s 7th Distilling Conference which focused on Whiskey & Moonshine. We enjoyed having a large crowd of our American craft distilling friends in Louisville. Thankfully, they brought some whiskey with them! One afternoon during the ADI Conference consisted of us tasting not only winning whiskies from the Craft Distilling Awards, but many others. This was Whiskey Paradise. More stories coming from the conference and check out the winning whiskies below.
Judging of American Craft Whiskies and Moonshine
Best US Artisan Distillery Award
Tuthilltown Spirits, Gardiner, New York
Single Malt
Gold – Rogue Spirits, Chatoe Rogue Single Malt Oregon Whiskey
Silver – Prichard’s Distillery, Single Malt Whiskey
Bronze – New Holland Artisan Spirits, Zeppelin Bend
Bourbon Whiskey
Gold – Great Lakes Distillery, Test Batch
Silver – Tuthilltown Spirits, Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey
Bronze – Woodstone Creek, Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Tuthilltown Spirits wins Silver for their Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey in the Bourbon whiskey category
Rye Whiskey
Gold – High West Distillery, Rendezvous Rye Whiskey
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BourbonBlog.com interviews Kentucky Distillers’ Association (K.D.A) President Eric Gregory live from Frankfort, Kentucky during as he learns that the Kentucky House of Representatives kills The Tasting Bill. The Kentucky Senate passed its own version of the Tasting Bill today. Gregory says that the K.D.A. and Bourbon industry will continue to work toward a solution this week during the special session.
State law and state regulations currently differ with regard to special licenses required to conduct samplings. Distillers themselves are not actually permitted to offer samples beyond their premises. Gregory tells us in this podcast interview that the issue has become more important than ever to The Kentucky Bourbon Trail as the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and other high profile events will be in Kentucky during the next 12 months.
If I ever climb Mount Everest, be damn assured I’ll bring some Bourbon. A few months ago, climber Bob Peterson of Rockford, Illinois trekked to base camp of the world’s highest mountain and enjoyed some Bourbon too in the form of a snack. He took some Salted Caramel’s sweet & savory snack to sustain him and his fellow hikers. BourbonBlog.com recently reviewed the Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn on this link. If we review a trip to Mount Everest, I’ll let you know.
“You see lots of granola bars and power bars. Pringles are also popular because of their sturdy packaging. My caramel corn was definitely the most unusual snack on the trek and I knew it would be a treat for the group,” Peterson tells BourbonBlog.com.
Unlike the thousands of people who embark on this journey each year, 56-year-old Peterson did it with it with a medical condition. After having colon surgery, Peterson lives with an ileostomy, which is a surgically created opening in the small intestine for the discharge of body wastes. Peterson learned of another climber, Rob Hill, who is on a Seven Summits Campaign to bring awareness to intestinal disease. “This condition doesn’t have to limit you,” Peterson says. In fact, about half the people in his traveling group of 11 have an ostomy. He says this 60 mile hike, 9000 feet of it uphill was a changing experience.
“I was so disappointed because the photos don’t even begin to capture the beauty,” Peterson explains to BourbonBlog.com. Because he knows we love Bourbon, Peterson snapped a photo of Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn at base camp. “We ate two of the bags on the way up, but one bag made it all the way to base camp. You can see by the photo that the air pressure expanded in the bag. I thought it was going to explode!”
Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn is indeed delicious for your next climb to Mount Everest or up the stairs to your man cave. Available online at www.saltedcaramel.net in 8oz bags for $12 or the “Pig Out” 24oz bags for $34.
For the past 23 years, the Early Times Mint Julep has proudly served as the “Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby®” with a commemorative artwork bottle released for the past 12 years. Early Times tells BourbonBlog.com that they are now looking for the next artist whose work will grace the 2011 Early Times Mint Julep bottle with the “Early Times Mint Julep Bottle Artist Search” contest.
For 11 of the 12 commemorative bottles, the paintings of the inimitable Celeste Susany have graced the bottle, including the most recent one featured to the left.. 2010 marks her final year with her masterwork entitled “A Golden Moment” featuring the field of contenders galloping along the back stretch while the twin spires stand majestically in the background.
With 2010 marking Susany’s final year of doing the artwork for the commemorative bottle, Early Times is giving consumers the opportunity to submit their own, original artwork for the chance to be featured on the 2011 Kentucky Derby bottle. Consumers can log on to www.earlytimes.com/etmjartistsearch to submit their “What Derby Means to Me” artwork, as well as to see official rules and contest details. The winner will win a VIP trip for two to the 2011 Kentucky Derby, $5,000 in cash, along with having their artwork featured on the 2011 Early Times Mint Julep bottle.
“It has been an honor to have the opportunity to do the artwork for the Early Times Mint Julep bottle for the past 11 years,” Susany tells BourbonBlog.com . “It’s time to give another artist the chance to have their work displayed for horse racing fans to collect and enjoy.”
All entries must be received by June 30, 2010 to be considered. Entrants will be judged on the originality, creativity and overall quality of the artwork.
BourbonBlog.com at The Julep Ball. In the video below, BourbonBlog.com’s Tom Fischer interviews Julie Smith of Southern Belles: Louisville and Louisville LIVE This Morning.The Julep Ball benefits James Graham Brown Cancer Center.
Special thanks to Kathy Keadle, Keadle Communications, Jake Bilinski and Mike Willet.
Bourbon: Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 years Old Distillery: Heaven Hill Distilleries Age: 18 years Proof: 90; approximately 45% ABV Notes: An absolute joy of a find! This particular bottle was barreled on December 17, 1981 (Barrel No. 1165), so it had been around since about 1999.
I credit my father for leaving this bottle unattended for me to stumble across. Aged for 18 years in single charred oak barrel hand chosen by the master distillers, this bourbon has the elegance of a high end bourbon for the exceptional price of around $40-$50 depending on location. Elijah Craig 18 Year is among a small collection of bourbons that is allowed to age to this maturity and it reflects in it’s taste, color, and richness. A multiple award winner, this bourbon took home the Gold Medal at the 2004 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This bourbon is best drank neat and would be a great compliment to the cigar smoker. Color: Cloudy, deep amber, a slight orange tinge. Nose: Sweet, a mix of nut and caramel. Taste: Smokey caramel is what I noticed first on my tongue, when I drew in a breath I tasted a hint of vanilla. The smoke flavor is very intense from the charred barrel and it is warm all the way down. The oak and vanilla aftertaste linger on your pallate allowing you to enjoy this sipping bourbon long after your last drink. Finish: Bold! Lingering, tingles slightly but smooths out very nice.
Bourbon reviewed by Adam Boyd, BourbonBlog.com’s D.C. Metro area Bourbon Correspondent.
Photo of the label on the back of this Elijah Craig 18 year old says it was barreled on 12-17-81
As a mixologist, I find myself constantly cross-applying various techniques and applications, attempting to find the absolute right fit for a particular concept. The idea is to use the extracting power of alcohol to pull out the volatile oils found in the skins of whole spices. A form of quick, or tin-infusions. The flavor of the spice can be imparted of a very short period of time- adding depth and complexity with very little effort.
Since most spice-flavors emerge on the finish, this is also a way to add a whole new layer to the cocktail experience. Here, the drink begins sweet, finds it’s spiced rum expression on the palate and then finishes with a flourish of black pepper spice. It might also be noted that some smaller seeds, such as caraway may require the use of a hand-held fine-mesh strainer.
Ingredients:
2 oz Kilo Kai Rum
8 Whole Black Peppercorns
splash High-Proof Rum of choice
Instructions:
Place all into a cobbler shaker (the one with the two-part cap.) Shake well, for 15 seconds. Add ice. Stir until frost forms on the outside of the tin. Strain into a cocktail glass, leaving the peppercorns in the tin. Garnish with an irreverent smile!
Article written and cocktail recipe created by BourbonBlog.com‘s Beverage Consultant Chef/Mixologist Stephen Dennison.
Brandy Library in New York has over 1,600 spirits (see whiskey menu below*) including Bourbon whiskey, Scotch, Irish, and whiskey from all over the world Watch BourbonBlog.com as we tour Brandy Library’s selection of rare whiskeys and we interview Beverage Director Ethan Kelley in the video episode on this link and below.
Brandy Library’s cuisine is decadent indeed, hot, cold, sweet, savory, and all-encompassing.
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25 N. Moore Street
New York, NY 10013
212.226.5545
SCOTLAND SINGLE MALTS MENU
Islay
Brandy Library……………… Spirit School Series, Islay………..……………………………………………………… $ 16
Ardbeg……………………… 10 years South Shore 80 proof……………………………………………………… $ 15
Ardbeg……………………… 1990 Airigh Nam Beist, 16 years unchillfiltered 92 proof……………… $ 34
Bowmore………………….. 12 years Lochindaal 80 proof…………………………………………………………… $ 12
Bowmore…………………… 15 years 86 proof, Darkest……………………………………………………………… $ 14
Bowmore…………………… 1982, 25 years Duncan Taylor 110.8 proof……………………………………… $ 64
Bowmore…………………… 1984 MacKillop’s 86 proof………………………………………………………………… $ 22
Bowmore……………………. 16 years 107 proof, Bordeaux Cask Finished………………………………… $ 34
Bowmore……………………. 18 years 86 proof…………………………………………………………………………… $ 18
Bowmore……………………. 25 years 96 proof …………………………..…………………………………………… $ 75
Bowmore……………………. Legend 80 proof……………………………………………………………………………….. $ 12
Bowmore…………………… 1995, 11 years Murray McDavid 92 proof, Bourbon & Viogner ……… $ 28
Bruichladdich…………….. 12 years 92 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 14
Bruichladdich………………. 20 years Sherry cask finish 92 proof……………………………………………… $ 46
Bruichladdich………………. Infinity, Rioja cask, 105 proof……….……………………………………………… $ 16
Bruichladdich………………. Links Series, K Club, 3 wood, 14 years 92 proof ……………………………..$ 18
Bruichladdich………………. Peat 92 proof……………………………………………………………………………………. $ 16
Bruichladdich………………. Port Charlotte 7 American Oak 122 Proof …………………………………. $ 40
Bruichladdich………………. Octomore 5, Extremely Peated 127 Proof …………………………………. $ 54
Bruichladdich…………………Rocks 10 years 92 proof……………………………………………………………….. $ 12
Bruichladdich…………………16 years 92 proof, Bourbon Cask………………………………………………….. $ 28
Bruichladdich…………………18 years 92 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 34
Bruichladdich ……………. 1973 30 years 80.4 proof………………………………………………………………. $ 78
Bunnahabhain……………. 10 years ,Murray McDavid, 92 proof, Bourbon & Port Cask…………. $ 22
Bunnahabhain……………. 18 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………. $ 21
Bunnahabhain……………….12 years 80 proof………………………………………………………………………….. $ 14
Bunnahabhain……………. 25 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………. $ 86
Bunnahabhain……………. 25 years, 1979 116 proof, Signatory………………………………………………. $ 41
Bunnahabhain……………. 1997 9 years Signatory Unchillfiltered 92 proof……………………………. $ 22
Caol Ila……………………….. 12 years 92 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 14
Caol Ila……………………….. 9 years, 1998 Signatory, 86 Proof…….…………………………………….…….. $ 18
Caol Ila……………………….. 1990 15 years 86 proof MacKillop’s……………………………………………….. $ 28
Caol Ila……………………….. 1990 18 years 92 proof MacKillop’s……………………………………………….. $ 34
Caol Ila……………………….. 1992 14 years 112.8 proof Signatory…………………………………………….. $ 30
Ellenstown….……………….. 10 years 116 proof Single Cask, Unchillfiltered…………………………….. $ 22
Lagavulin……………………. 16 years 86 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 24
Laphroaig……………………. The most richly flavored of all Scotch whiskies
Laphroaig……………………. 25 years 102.4 proof……Cask strength, Very Rare……………….………. $ 160
Laphroaig……………………. 18 years 96 proof……, Very Rare…………………………………….…….………. $ 46
Laphroaig……………………. 15 years 96 proof……, Limited ………………………………………….…….………. $ 24
Laphroaig……………………. 10 years 114.4 proof……Cask strength……………………………………………. $ 18
Laphroaig……………………. 10 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 16
Laphroaig……………………. 2000 6 years 92 proof unchillfiltered Signatory……………………………… $ 16
Laphroaig……………………. Dun Bheagan, 13 years, 107.8 proof………………………..……………………. $ 28
Laphroaig……………………. 1991, 15 years, 107.6 proof, Signatory…………………………………………. $ 36
Laphroaig……………………. Quarter Cask 96 proof…………………..…………………………………………………. $ 22
Port Ellen……………….….….25 years Connoisseur’s Choice……………………………………………………… $ 62
Port Ellen………………….…. 1982 25 years unchillfiltered Signatory…………………………………………… $ 58
Smokehead.……………..……Mystery Islay………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 14
Secret Stills.…………….……1991 Gordon & MacPhail 16 years Islay 90 proof………………………….. $ 14
HIGHLAND SELECTION
Brandy Library………… The Spirit School Series, Highlands..….……………………………………..…… $ 16
Brandy Library………… The Spirit School Series, Speyside…….……………………………………..…… $ 18
Aberfeldy…………………… 12 years, “the Heart of Dewar’s” 80 proof, limited bottling…………… $ 14
Aberfeldy…………………… 21 years, “the Heart of Dewar’s” 80 proof, limited bottling…………… $ 56
Aberfeldy…………………… 14 years, Connoisseur’s Choice, refill Sherry Butt, 92 proof………… $ 23
Aberlour……………………. St Drostan’s well
Aberlour……………………. 12 years 86 proof………………………………………………………………………….. $ 14
Aberlour……………………. 16 years 86 proof………………………………………………………………………….. $ 18
Aberlour……………………. A’bunadh cask strength unchillfiltered 118.6 proof……………………… $ 20
Ardmore……………………. Peated Highland Malt unchillfiltered 92 proof………………………………… $ 16
Auchroisk……………………. 15 years Murray McDavid, 92 proof, Bourbon & Syrah Cask…………. $ 24
Balblair…………………….. 18 years 1991 86 proof…………………………………………………………..………. $ 24
Balvenie…………………….. 12 years Double Wood 86 proof……………………………………………………. $ 15
Balvenie…………………….. 21 years Port Wood 86 proof………………………………………………………… $ 34
Balvenie……………………… 15 years single barrel 95.6 proof…………………………………………………. $ 16
Balvenie……………………… 17 years Rum Finish 86 proof……………..………………………………………. $ 38
Benriach…………………….. 12 years 92 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 13
Benriach…………………….. 15 years Dark Rum Finish……………………………………………………………….. $ 24
Benriach…………………….. 15 years Madeira Finish………………………………………………………………….. $ 24
Benriach…………………….. 15 years Pedro Ximenez Finish……………………………………………………….. $ 22
Benriach…………………….. 15 years Tawny Port Finish…………………………………………………………….. $ 22
Benriach…………………….. 16 years 92 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 18
Benriach…………………….. 20 years 92 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 28
Benriach…………………….. Authenticus very peated 21 years……………..……………………………… $ 38
Benriach…………………….. Curiositas very peated 10 years 92 proof……………………………………… $ 14
Benriach……………………… 11 years, 1994 unchillfiltered Signatory 92 proof…………………………… $ 15
Benrinnes…………………… 19 years, 1988 MacKillop’s Choice 86 proof………………………….……… $ 52
Benromach………………… Certified Organic Speyside Nalt 86 proof……………….……………………….. $ 16
Benromach………………… Hand selected Speyside Malt 80 proof…………………………………………….. $ 12
Benromach………………… Marsala Cask finish Malt 90 proof………………………….……………………….. $ 26
Brora…………………………. 1982 22 years Lombard, Jewels of Scotland 100 proof…………………. $ 54
Brora…………………………. 1981 24 years Cask Strength Signatory 120.2 proof……………………. $ 36
Clynelish……………………. 14 years 92 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 16
Clynelish…………………….. 1996 10 years old 86 proof Signatory……………………………………………. $ 14
Clynelish…………………….. 1990 14 years old 115.4 proof Signatory………………………………………. $ 20
Cragganmore……………… 12 years 80 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 14
Cragganmore……………… James MacArthur 13 years………………………………..…………….…………….. $ 34
Cragganmore……………… 1985 20 years 105 proof Signatory………………………………….…………….. $ 56
Dallas Dhu…………………… 1979 25 years 116 proof…………………………………………………………………. $ 41
Dallas Dhu…………………… 27 years Rum finish, Dun Bhegan…………………………………………………. $ 28
Dalmore…………………….. 12 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 16
Dalmore…………………….. Gran Reserva 80 proof, Double Matured………………………………………… $ 24
Dalmore…………………….. 15 year 80 proof, Double Matured………………………………………………… $ 30
Dalmore…………………….. 22 years, 1986 Cask Strength 116.2 Proof MacKillop’s 86 proof…… $ 42
Dalwhinnie………………… 15 years……………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Deanston………………….. 12 years 80 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 10
Edradour…………………….. Scotland’s smallest distillery
Edradour…………………….. 10 years unchillfiltered Signatory 92 proof…………………………………….. $ 14
Edradour…………………….. 10 years……………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Edradour…………………….. 21years 105.8 proof Port Cask………………………………………………………. $ 72
Edradour…………………….. Ballechin, Burgundy cask, heavily peated, 92 proof…………………….. $ 30
Glen Garioch………………. 15 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 11
Glen Garioch………………. 21 years 86 proof Official Distillery Archive………………………………….. $ 40
Glen Garioch………………. 8 years 80 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 12
Glen Grant………………….. 13 years, 1993 James MacArthur, cask strength, 115.4 proof………. $ 36
Glen Grant………………….. 1973 Signatory cask strength…………………………………………………………. $ 43
Glen Grant………………….. 1989 16 years Signatory 86 proof…………………………………………………. $ 20
Glenfarclas…………………. 10 years 80 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 14
Glenfarclas…………………. 12 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 16
Glenfarclas…………………. 17 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 24
Glenfarclas…………………. 21 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 34
Glenfarclas…………………. 25 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 44
Glenfarclas…………………. 1974, 31 years 114.8 proof……………………………………………………………… $ 76
Glenfiddich…………………. 15 years 80 proof Solera reserve…………………………………………………… $ 18
Glenfiddich…………………. 18 years 86 proof Ancient reserve………………………………………………….. $ 24
Glenfiddich…………………. 21 years 80 proof Gran Reserva, Caribbean Rum cask………………….. $ 27
Glenfiddich………………….. 12 years 80 proof Made without compromise……………………………….. $ 14
Glengoyne.…………………… 12 years Cask Strength…………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Glengoyne.…………………… 21 years ……….…………………………………………………………………………………. $ 24
Glengoyne…………………… 10 years 86 proof “the old Grand Guin”…………………………………………… $ 12
Glengoyne…………………… 17 years 86 proof………………………………………………………………………………$ 16
Glengoyne…………………… Scottish Oak 15 years 86 proof .………………………………………………………$ 18
Glengoyne…………………… 16 years Shiraz Cask Finish 92 proof .………………………….…………………$ 28
Glenisla..…………………….. 1977 29 years 100 proof Signatory….……………………………………………… $ 34
Glenlivet…………………….. George Smith’s original 1824
Glenlivet…………………….. 1964 Cellar Collection……..Very Rare……………………………………………… $ 450
Glenlivet…………………….. 1980 24 years Signatory 109.8 proof……………………………………………… $ 42
Glenlivet……………………… 12 years 80 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Glenlivet……………………… 15 years French oak The Single malt that started it all…………………. $ 18
Glenlivet……………………… 18 years 86 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 20
Glenlivet……………………… 21 years Archive 86 proof Distillers’ limited edition………………………. $ 36
Glenlivet……………………… Nadurra, 16 years, unfiltered, 114 proof……………………………………….. $ 16
Glenlivet……………………… 25 Years, 86 proof…………………………………………………….…………………….. $ 120
Glenmorangie…………….. 10 years 86 proof, The Original……………………………………………………… $ 14
Glenmorangie…………….. Quinta de Ruban Port Wood finish 86 proof…………………………………… $ 18
Glenmorangie…………….. La Santa Sherry wood finish 86 proof……………………………………………… $ 18
Glenmorangie…………….. Astar, In Pursuit of Perfection, 114.2 proof……………………………………… $ 25
Glenmorangie…………….. Nectar d’Or Sauternes wood finish 86 proof…………………………………… $ 18
Glenmorangie…………….. Signet 92 proof, New World Series……………………………..………………… $ 55
Glenmorangie……………… 18 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 30
Glenrothes…………………. 1985 86 proof………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 38
Glenrothes…………………. 1991 86 proof………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 24
Glenrothes…………………. Select Reserve………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 11
Glenrothes…………………. Alba Reserve, Bourbon Cask, Kosher …………………………………………….. $ 24
Glenrothes…………………. Scott’s Selection 1980, Cask Strength 111.6 Proof, 25 years……….. $ 48
Glentauchers………….………16 years Gordon & MacPhail 86 proof……………………………………………… $ 22
Highlands…………………… Regional Series, 8 years, Signatory………………………………………………… $ 12
Inchgower…….…….….……..Adelphi, 112 proof………….…………………………………………………….……….. $ 32
Inchmurrin……………….. 12 years 86 proof……….………………………………………………………………….. $ 16
Linkwood…………………….. 1995 12 years Signatory 86 proof………………………………………………….. $ 14
Linkwood…………………….. 1991 14 years Signatory 86 proof………………………………………………….. $ 14
Linkwood…………………….. 1980 24 years Old Malt Cask 100 proof……………………………………….. $ 44
Lismore..…………………….. 5 Years 80 proof……………………………………………………………..……………….. $ 12
Longmorn………………….. 16 years 90 proof “place of the holy man”…………………………………….. $ 32
Longmorn…………………… 1973 29 years 114 proof Sherry cask Signatory……………..……………… $ 46
Longmorn…………………… 1989 16 years 92 proof unchillfiltered Signatory…………….……………… $ 23
Longmorn…………………… 1985 23 years 86 proof MacKillop’s Choice……..…………….……………… $ 36
Macallan……………………. 1990 unchillfiltered 14 years 92 proof Signatory…………………………. $ 28
Macallan…………………….. 10 years Fine Oak……………………………………………………………………………. $ 16
Macallan…………………….. 12 years 86 proof Sherry cask………………………………………………………. $ 16
Macallan…………………….. 15 years Fine Oak 86 proof Bourbon cask………………………………………. $ 24
Macallan…………………….. 15 years Sherry cask 86 proof Original….………………………………………. $ 48
Macallan…………………….. 17 years Fine Oak 86 proof Bourbon cask………………………………………. $ 32
Macallan…………………….. 18 years 86 proof Sherry cask……………………..……………………………….. $ 35
Macallan…………………….. 18 years 86 proof 1982 Gran Reserva Original…………………………….. $ 95
Macallan…………………….. 18 years 86 proof 1980 Gran Reserva Original…………………………….. $ 95
Macallan…………………….. 18 years 86 proof Sherry cask, Vintage 1983……………………………….. $ 80
Macallan…………………….. 18 years 86 proof Sherry cask, Vintage 1985……………………………….. $ 80
Macallan…………………….. 18 years 86 proof Sherry cask, Vintage 1986……………………………….. $ 80
Macallan…………………….. Replica 86 proof 1861 Rare Reserve……………………..……………………….. $ 45
Macallan…………………….. Replica 86 proof 1841 Priest & Davidson……………..……………………….. $ 58
Macallan…………………….. 1990 16 years Murray McDavid Madeira Finish………………………………. $ 38
Macallan…………………….. 21 years Fine oak 80 proof Bourbon cask………………………………………. $ 78
Macallan…………………….. 25 years 86 proof Sherry cask………………………………………………………… $ 160
Macallan…………………….. 25 years 86 proof Sherry cask, Original Vintage Dated………………… $ 175
Macallan…………………….. 30 years 86 proof Sherry cask………………………………………………………… $ 275
Macallan…………………….. 30 years 86 proof Sherry cask, Original Blue Label………………………… $ 298
Macallan…………………….. Cask strength 117.6 proof……………………………………………………………….. $ 16
Macallan…………………….. Cask strength 117.2 proof, bottled in 2002, original…………………….. $ 26
Macallan……………………… 16 years 113.2 proof Adelphi……………………….………………………………… $ 28
Mannochmore……………. 1991 13 years Signatory 112 proof S.African Sherry butt…………….. $ 28
Miltonduff…………….……… 10 years …………….….86 proof………………………………….……………………… $ 14
Mortlach……………………… 16 years James MacArthur……………………………..………………………………… $ 34
Mortlach……………………… 1992 16 years 86 proof Signatory…………………..…………………………… $ 26
Mortlach……………………… 1992 15 years 86 proof Signatory…………………..…………………………… $ 24
Oban…………………………… “Little bay of caves”
Oban…………………………… 14 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 18
Old Pulteney………………… 12 years……………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Old Pulteney………………… 15 years…………………. …….Gordon & MacPhail…………………………………. $ 18
Old Pulteney………………… 17 years……………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 22
Old Pulteney………………… 21 years……………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 28
Royal Lochnagar…………… 1991 16 years 86 proof Signatory…………………..…………………………… $ 28
The Speyside………………… 12 years……………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 12
The Singleton…………………Glendullan, Double Matured 12 years……………………………………………. $ 15
Strathisla……………………. 12 years 86 proof Chivas Brothers………………………………………………….. $ 12
Tomatin………………….……. 12 years, 96 proof, Distilled With Pride …………………………………………. $ 14
Tomatin……………….………..18 years, 96 proof, Distilled With Pride…….……………………………………. $ 22
Tomatin………………..………..25 years, 96 proof, Distilled With Pride………………………………………. $ 36
Tomatin………………..………..30 years, 98.6 proof, Distilled With Pride………………………………………. $ 110
Tomatin………………..………..40 years, 85.8 proof, Very Rare……………………………………………………. $ 220
Tomatin………………..………..23 years, 100 proof, Old Malt Cask………………………………………………. $ 46
Tomintoul…………………… The gentle dram
Tomintoul…………………… Peated Malt 80 proof………………………………………………………………….. $ 14
Tomintoul…………………… 10 years 80 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 14
Tomintoul…………………… 16 years 80 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 20
Tomintoul…………………… 12 years 80 proof, Oloroso Sherry Finish……………………………………….. $ 22
Tomintoul…………………… 27 years 80 proof…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 54
Tormore……………………… 12 years 80 proof “The Pearl of Speyside”……………………………………… $ 14
Tullibardine…………………… 15 years 92 proof Sherry Cask Finish…….……………………………………… $ 26
Tullibardine…………………… 1992 15 years 92 proof Bourbon Cask…….……………………………………… $ 22
LOWLAND MENU
Auchentoshan…………… Three woods no age 80 proof………………………………………………………… $ 18
Auchentoshan………….. Classic 80 proof………………………………………………………….…………………… $ 12
Auchentoshan………….. 12 years 80 proof…………………………………………………………………………… $ 15
Auchentoshan………….. 18 years 80 proof…………………………………………………………………………… $ 28
Auchentoshan………….. 21 years Sherry cask 80 proof………………………………………………………… $ 36
Auchentoshan…………… 1992 12 years unchillfiltered Signatory 96 proof……………………………. $ 14
Bladnoch……………………. 1992 unchillfiltered 14 years 92 proof Signatory………………………….. $ 16
Glenkinchie………………… 12 years 86 proof “the Edinburgh malt”…………………………………………. $ 12
Glenkinchie………………… 13 years 86 proof, Distiller’s Edition, Amontillado Cask finished…. $ 18
Linlithgow………………….. St Magdeleine
Linlithgow…………………… 21 years cask strength 126 proof Duncan Taylor…………………………… $ 32
Linlithgow…………………… 1975 29 years 86 proof Mackillop’s Choice…………………………………… $ 34
Littlemill……………………… 12 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Littlemill……………………… 1990 14 years Signatory………………………………………………………………… $ 18
Littlemill……………………… 1991 16 years Murray McDavid……………………………………………………… $ 32
Lowland……………………… Regional Series, 6 years, Signatory………………………………………………… $ 12
Rosebank……………………. 14 years Adelphi 107.8 proof……………………………………………………..… $ 28
Rosebank……………………. 15 years Connoisseur’s Choice 80 proof……………………………………..… $ 16
Rosebank……………………. 16 years Dun Bheagan 101.4 proof……………………………………………..… $ 26
Isle of Skye
Talisker……………………… 10 years 91.6 proof………………………………………………………………………… $ 16
Isle of Mull
Ledaig……………………… 10 years, Tobermory Distillery………………………………………………………… $ 16
Ledaig……………………… 1993 10 years 86 proof Signatory………………………………………………… $ 14
Mull…………………………… Regional Series, 8 years, Signatory………………………………………………… $ 12
Tobermory………………… 15 years 92.6 proof, Very Rare………………………………………………………… $ 36
Isle of Jura
Isle of Jura……………… 1997, 10 years, Unchillfiltered, Signatory 92 proof….………………….. $ 22
Orkney Islands
Highland Park…………… 1980 20 years, Cask Strength 107.8 proof Signatory…………………… $ 44
Highland Park…………….. 15 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………. $ 16
Highland Park……………. 18 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 26
Highland Park…………….. 12 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Highland Park…………….. 1980, 28 years 86 Proof, MacKillop’s Choice…………………………………. $ 54
Orkney………………………… Regional Series, 8 years, Signatory………………………………………………… $ 12
Scapa…………………………. 16 years 80 proof “The Orcadian”………..………………………………………… $ 22
Scapa…………………………. 1989, 19 years 86 Proof, MacKillop’s Choice ………………………………… $ 38
Isle of Arran Menu
Arran……………………….. 92 proof 10 years, Non-Chillfiltered………………………………………………… $ 14
Arran……………………….. 9 years 113.2 proof Single Sherry Cask………………………………………… $ 22
Arran……………………….. 10 years 117.2 proof Single Bourbon Cask…………………………………… $ 22
Arran……………………….. No Age 100 proof Finished in Madeira Cask…………………………………… $ 22
Arran……………………….. No Age 100 proof Finished in Pomerol Cask…………………………………… $ 25
Arran……………………….. No Age 115.6 proof Finished in Hardy Napoleon Cognac Cask……… $ 22
Campbeltown List
Glen Scotia………………. 12 years 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Glen Scotia………………. 1992 14 years 86 proof Signatory…………………………………………………. $ 22
Hazelburn……………………….8 years 92 proof Triple Distilled..……………….……………………….…………. $ 22
Longrow…………………… CV, 92 proof………….………………………………………..……………………………. $ 22
Longrow…………………… 7 years Gaja finish 111.6 proof……………………………………………………. $ 34
Longrow…………………… 10 years 92 proof………………………………………………………………………. $ 18
Springbank ……………… 10 years 92 proof ………..………………………………………………………………… $ 16
Springbank………………. 10 years 100 proof…………………………………………………………………………. $ 18
Springbank………………. 12 years 103 proof, Single Cask, Oloroso Sherry…………………………. $ 30
Springbank………………. 15 years 92 proof……………………………………………………………………………. $ 22
Springbank………………. 18 years 92 proof, unchillfiltered……………………………………………………. $ 42
Springbank………………. 1969 34 years 108.8 Signatory very rare……………………………………… $ 123
BLENDED SCOTCH LIST
Ballantine’s ……………….. 12 years, Special Reserve 86 proof……..………………………………………… $ 16
Ballantine’s ……………….. 17 year, Very Old Blended 86 proof………………………………………………… $ 38
Ballantine’s ……………….. Finest 80 proof……..………………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Black & White………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 9
Black Bottle………………… 10 years Heart of Islay 86 proof …………………………………………………… $ 14
Black Bottle…………………..5 years Heart of Islay 86 proof …………………………………………………… $ 12
Buchanan’s………………… 18 years ………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 20
Chivas……………………….. “21” Royal Salute…………………………………………………..………………………. $ 45
Chivas………………………… 12 years………………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 10
Chivas……………………….. 18 years…………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 22
Chivas……………………….. 25 years, Very Rare………………………………………………………………………… $ 82
Clan MacGregor……..………Fine Blended 80 proof…………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Cutty Sark………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 9
The Classic Cask………… 35 years rare Scotch Whisky………………………………………………………….. $ 90
Compass Box…………….. The Peat monster…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 16
Compass Box…………….. Asyla…………………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 12
Compass Box…………….. Oak Cross………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 18
Dewar’s……………………… White label……………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 10
Dewar’s…………………….. 12 years……………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 11
Dewar’s…………………….. 18 years, Founder’s Reserve……………………………………………………………. $ 32
Dewar’s…………………….. Signature, Very Rare………………………………………………………………………. $ 68
Duncan Taylor…………….. Auld Blended, 38 years, 80 proof……………………………………………………. $ 38
Eades…………..…………….. Double Malt, Highland, 85% Ben Nevis and 15% Clynelish…………. $ 24
Eades…………..…………….. Double Malt, Speyside, 50% Longmorn and 50% Glen Moray…….….$ 24
Eades…………..…………….. Double Malt, Islay, 60% Bowmore and 40% Caol Ila……………………. $ 24
Famous Grouse…………. finest Scotch……………………………………………………………………………………… $ 9
Famous Grouse………….. Pure Malt 12 years……………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Famous Grouse………….. Pure Malt 18 years……………………………………………………………………………. $ 18
Grant’s……………………….. Independent Family Distillers 80 proof…………………………………………… $ 14
Highland Harvest………..…Certified Organic…………..……………………………………………………………….. $ 16
Highland Mist…….……..……Pale and Dry 80 proof…………..…………………………………………….………..…$ 12
Hogshead…………………… pure malt………………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 10
Inver House…………….……Green Plaid, Very Rare 80 proof…………………………………………………….. $ 12
J & B…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 9
John Barr…. ……………….. Red 80 proof……..……………………………………………………………………………… $ 14
John Barr…. ……………….. Gold, Finest Old 80 proof…….…………………………………………………………… $ 16
John Barr…. ……………….. Black 86 proof……..………………………………………………………………………… $ 18
Johnnie Walker…………… Red label…………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 9
Johnnie Walker…………… Black label………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Johnnie Walker………….. Green Label……………………………………………………………………………………… $ 16
Johnnie Walker………….. Gold Label………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 28
Johnnie Walker…………… Blue label………………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 68
King’s Crest………………… 25 years, Blended…………………………………………………………………………….. $ 26
North of Scotland………….Single Grain, 1964 41 years, Scott’s Selection 91.4 Proof……………. $ 56
Pinch………………………….. (Dimple) 15 years…………………………………………………………………………… $ 11
Pig’s nose………………….. 5 years “soft as a pig’s nose”………………………………………………………….. $ 14
Sheep Dip………………….. Pure Malt “the original Oldburry”………………………………………………….. $ 14
Sheep Dip………………….. Pure Malt 1990, “Old Hebridean” ………………………………………………….. $ 18
Scottish Harbor………….. 12 years, Special Reserve………………………………………………………………… $ 9
Teacher’s……………………. Highland Cream 86 proof………………………………………………………………… $ 15
The Last Drop….……….…..1960, 48 years, Very Rare, 104 proof……………………………………………… $ 475
The Six Isles…………….…..A True Reflection of the Isles…………………………………………………………… $ 16
Usquaebach……………….. Reserve…………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 15
Usquaebach……………….. 15 year, Pure Highland Malt, 86 proof…………………………………………… $ 26
Usquaebach……………….. The Grand Whisky, Old Rare, 86 proof..……………………………………… $ 34
White Horse……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 9
AMERICAN WHISKEY LIST
1792 Ridgemont Reserve…… Barrel Select 93.7 proof…………………………………………………………. $ 14
A.H. Hirsch…………………. 16 years reserve 91.6 proof……………………………………………………………. $ 60
A.H. Hirsch…………………. 20 American Whiskey 96 proof………………………………………………………. $ 30
Ancient Age……….……….. 80 proof………………………………….……………………………………………………… $ 12
Baker’s……………………….. 7 years sour mash KSB 107 proof…………………………………………………… $ 14
Basil Hayden’s……………. 8 years KSB 80 proof………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Bernheim………………….. Kentucky Straight Wheat Bourbon 90 proof……………………………………. $ 12
Blanton’s……………………. KSB 93 proof……………………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Booker’s……………………… KSB 126.6 proof……………………………………………………………………………….. $ 16
Buffalo Trace………………… KSB 90 proof……………………………………………………………………………….. $ 16
Bulleit……………………….. 90 proof “frontier whiskey”………………………………………………………….. $ 12
Cabin Still………………….. 80 proof……………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Corner Creek……………. 8 year old Bourbon 88 proof………………………………………………………… $ 14
Eagle Rare……………….…. Single Barrel 10 Years 90 Proof……………………..…………………………….. $ 14
Elijah Craig………………… 12 years KSB……………………………………………………………………………………. $ 12
Elijah Craig………………… 18 years KSB 90 proof single barrel………………………………………………. $ 18
Elmer T. Lee………………… 90 proof single barrel…………………………….………………………………………. $ 12
Evan William’s……………. KSB 86 proof…………….………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Evan William’s……………. single barrel 1996 9 years old………………………………………………………… $ 11
Ezra Brooks………..…….. 12 year Single Barrel 99 proof………………………………………………………… $ 18
Ezra Brooks………..…….. 7 year Sippin’ Whiskey 101 proof…………………………………………………… $ 14
Ezra Brooks………..…….. Sour Mash 90 proof………………………………………………………………………… $ 12
Fighting Cock……………… 6 years KSB 103 proof…………………………………………………………………….. $ 10
Four Roses…………..……. single barrel KSB …………………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Four Roses…………..……. Small Batch KSB………………………………..……………………………………..…… $ 12
Four Roses………………….. Marriage Collection 2008 107.8 proof Very Rare………………….……… $ 28
Four Roses………………….. Yellow Label KSB 80proof………………….…………………………………………… $ 10
George T. Stagg…………. Antique Collection 141.8 proof………………………………………………………… $ 24
Georgia Moon…………….. unaged corn whiskey 80 proof…………………………………………………………. $ 10
Glen Thunder…………….. unaged corn whiskey 90 proof, Finger Lakes Distilling …………………. $ 12
Hancock’s……..………..……President’s Reserve 88.9 proof…………………………………………………………. $ 14
Heaven Hill gold…………. Charcoal filtered 80 proof……………………………………………………………….. $ 10
Henry McKenna………… sour mash 80 proof………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
High West ………………..… Rendezvous, A blend of Straight Rye Whiskies, 92 Proof, Utah……. $ 18
High West…………………… 16 years,Straight Rye Whiskey, 80% Rye, 92 Proof, Utah………..…. $ 32
High West………….………… 21 years, Rocky Mountain Rye, 53% Rye, 92 Proof, Utah……….. …. $ 45
Hudson Baby Bourbon…..Pot Distilled, 92 proof………………..………………………………………………….. $ 24
Hudson Four Grain………..Corn, Rye, Wheat, and Malted Barley, 92 proof…………………………….. $ 24
Hudson Rye…………………..Government Warning, 100% Grain, 92 proof ……………………………….. $ 24
Hudson Single Malt…….…100% Malted Barley, 92 proof …….………………………………………………….. $ 24
Jack Daniel’s………………. old no 7 Tennessee…………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Jack Daniel’s………………. Single Barrel Tennessee…………………………………………………………………. $ 16
Jack Daniel’s………………. Gentleman Jack Tennessee………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Jefferson’s………………… KSB 88 proof very small batch……………………………………………………… $ 12
Jefferson’s………………… reserve very old batch 90.2 proof…………………………………………………. $ 18
Jefferson’s………………… 17 year, Presidential Select, wheat recipe, 94 proof………………………. $ 28
Jim Beam…………………… 8 years black 86 proof……………………………………………………………………… $ 12
Jim Beam…………………… rye 80 proof……………………………………………………………………………………… $ 10
Jim Beam…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Kentucky Vintage…………Original sour mash 90 proof…………………………………………………………… $ 14
Knob Creek………………… 9 years KSB 100 proof……………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Maker’s Mark………………. KSB 90 proof……………………………………………………………………………………. $ 12
McCarthy’s..……..…….……Oregon Pot Still Whiskey, Peated…………………………..………………………. $ 14
McKenzie….……..…….……New York Rye, 91 proof, Finger Lakes Distilling………………………………. $ 14
Michter’s…………………… US 1 Bourbon 4 years 91.4 proof………………………………………………….. $ 14
Michter’s…………………… US 1 straight rye 84.8 proof………………………………………………………… $ 12
Michter’s…………………… US 1 Whiskey 83.4 proof…………………………………………………………….. $ 10
Noah’s Mill…..……….………KSB 114.3 proof………………………………………………………………………………. $ 18
Old Forrester……………… KSB 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Old Forrester……………… Signature KSB 100 proof…………………………………………………………………. $ 12
Old Grand Dad…………… 4 years 100 proof……………………………………………………………………………. $ 12
Old Grand Dad…………… KSB 4 years cask strength 114 proof………………………………………………. $ 14
Old Grand Dad…………… KSB 86 proof……………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Old Gristmill……………… Authentic American Corn Whiskey, 80 proof………………………………….. $ 14
Old Overholt……………… Straight Rye……………………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Old Pogue……………….. KSB 91 proof Master’s select…………………………………………………………….$ 14
Old Portrero……………….. “Hotaling’s” single malt Rye 11 years California 100 proof……………. $ 22
Old Portrero……………….. 18th Century Style 19 Months 124.2 proof……………………….……………. $ 24
Old Rip Van Winkle…….. KSB 10 years, 90 proof……………………………………….…………….……………. $ 12
Old Rip Van Winkle…….. KSB 10 years, 107 proof……………………………………….…………….…………. $ 14
Pappy Van Winkle..……….KSB 15 Years 107 Proof Very Rare………………………………………………. $ 20
Pappy Van Winkle..……….KSB 20 Years 90.4 Proof Very Rare………………………………………………. $ 32
Pappy Van Winkle..……….KSB 23 Years 95.6 Proof Very Rare………………………………………………. $ 65
Parker’s Heritage…………..KSB 27 Years 96 Proof Very Rare……………………………………………………. $ 56
Phillip’s Union…………….. Blended (Bourbon and Canadian Whiskey)…………………………….………. $ 12
Prichard’s………………..……Double Barrel……………………………………………………………………………………. $ 16
Pure Kentucky………………KSB 107 proof…………………………………………………………………………………. $ 12
R1……………………..………….Kentucky straight rye 92 proof……………………………………………………….. $ 16
Rebel Reserve………………Rebel Yell, Original Wheated Recipe…………………………………………………. $ 16
Rittenhouse Rye…………. 23 years straight rye single barrel 100 proof……………………………….. $ 48
Rittenhouse Rye…………. Bottled in bond 100 proof……………………………………………………………….. $ 12
Rock Hill Farms…………. Single Barrel 100 proof……………………………………………………………….. $ 16
Sam Houston……………… 10 years KSB…………………………………………………………………………………… $ 12
Sazerac……………….…. Single Barrel 18 Years 90 Proof……………………..…………………………….. $ 24
Sazerac……………….…. Straight Rye 6 Years 90 Proof……………………..…………………………….. $ 12
Seagram’s 7……………….. American whiskey 80 proof……………………………………………………………… $ 10
St George…………………. Single malt California 86 proof……………………………………………………… $ 14
Stranahan’s………………….. Colorado Whiskey 94 proof………………………………………………………………. $ 18
Strong……………………….. KSB 80 proof……………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Thomas H. Handy………. Single Barrel Straight Rye 134.8 Proof Annual Release……………….. $ 24
Van Winkle…………………… KSB 12 years Lot “B” Special Reserve, 90.4 proof…………….…………. $ 18
Van Winkle…………………… Straight Rye 13 years Family Reserve, 95.6 proof…………….…………. $ 20
Vintage Bourbon……..……21 years 94 proof…………………………………………………………………………. $ 34
Vintage Bourbon……..……23 years 94 proof…………………………………………………………………………. $ 38
Vintage Rye……..…………..21 years 94 proof…………………………………………………………………………. $ 27
Vintage Rye……..…..………23 years 94 proof…………………………………………………………………………. $ 38
Virginia Gentleman…….. Redistilled in Virginia 90 proof ……………………………………………….……… $ 12
Wasmund’s….……..…………Single Malt 96 proof…………………………………………………………………………. $ 16
W.L. Weller ………………. 7 years Special Reserve 90 proof…………………………………………………… $ 14
Wild Turkey………………… American Spirit 15 years KSB 100 proof………………………………………. $ 34
Wild Turkey………………… KSB 101 proof…………………………………………………………………………………. $ 12
Wild Turkey………………… KSB 80 proof……………………………………………………………………………………. $ 12
Wild Turkey………………… Rare Breed barrel proof…………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Wild Turkey………………… Russell’s reserve 10 years KSB 90 proof………………………………………. $ 15
Wild Turkey………………… Russell’s reserve Rye 6 years 90 proof……………….…………………………. $ 18
Wild Turkey………………… single barrel KSB “Kentucky Spirit” 107 proof……………………………….. $ 18
Wild Turkey………………… straight rye 101 proof……………………………………………………………………… $ 10
Willet………..………………… Family Reserve 94 proof………………………………………………………………… $ 18
Woodford Reserve………. Distiller’s select 90.4 proof………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Woodford Reserve………. Master’s Collection, Seasoned Oak Finish 100.4 proof…………………. $ 28
IRISH WHISKEY SELECTION
Black Bush……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Bushmills………………….. 16 years, Three wood…………………………………………………………………….. $ 25
Bushmills…………………… 10 years……………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Bushmills…………………… 1608 Anniversary……………………………………………………………………………… $ 28
Bushmills…………………… 21 years…………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 34
Bushmills………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 10
Clontarf……………………… Black Label, Classic Blend 80 proof………………………………………………… $ 12
Clontarf……………………… Reserve 80 proof……………………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Clontarf……………………… Single Malt……………………………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Connemara……………….. 12 years 80 proof…………………………………………………………………………… $ 22
Connemara……………….. cask strength, 115.8 proof…………………………………………………………… $ 16
Connemara……………….. peated single malt…………………………………………………………………………… $ 12
Finian’s……………………… Five Provinces………………………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Greenore…………………… Single Grain, 8 years 80 proof………………………………………………………… $ 14
Jameson……………………. 12 years………………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 12
Jameson……………………. 18 years…………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 26
Jameson……………………. Gold Reserve 80 proof……………………………………………………………………… $ 20
Jameson……………………. Vintage Rare Reserve 2009 92 Proof……………………………………………… $ 68
Jameson…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Knappogue Castle……….. 1995 Knappogue single malt…………………………………………………………… $ 12
Knappogue Castle……… 1951 36 years old extremely rare…………………………………………………. $ 340
Knappogue Castle……… 15 years old extremely rare…………………………………..………………………. $ 34
Micheal Collins.……………. Blended 80 proof……………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
Micheal Collins.……………. Single Malt 80 proof…………………………………………………………………………. $ 16
Midleton…………………….. very rare…………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 36
Power’s……………………… blended…………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 12
Redbreast…………………. Pot still 12 years………………………………………………………………………………. $ 12
The Tyrconnell…………… single malt……………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 10
Tullamore Dew…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Tullamore Dew………………10 years, Single Malt..………………………………………………………………………. $ 14
WHISKIES OF CANADA
Black Velvet……………………8 years reserve…………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Canadian Club……..………. 6 years Barrel Blended…………………………………………………………………… $ 10
Canadian Club……..………. 10 years reserve…………………………………………………………………………… $ 12
Canadian Club………..……. 12 years Classic…………………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Canadian Club…….…..…….8 years Sherry Cask………………………………………………………………………… $ 12
Canadian Ltd………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 10
Crown Royal Reserve……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 15
Crown Royal……………….….Cask 16…………..………………………………………………………………………………… $ 28
Crown Royal…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Forty Creek…………………… Barrel Select………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10
Glen Breton…………………….10 years.…Canada’s Only Single Malt Whiskey……………………….. $ 22
Hirsh Selection.……………. 10 years Rye Whiskey…………………………….…………………………………. $ 14
Northern Light…………..…..Highest Quality 80 proof…………………………………………………………..… $ 12
Pendleton……..…………..…..Hood River Distillers, Let’er Buck………………………………………………..… $ 12
Seagram’s VO………………. 8 years Gold…………………………………………………………………………………… $ 10
Seagram’s VO………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 10
Tangle Ridge………………..…10 years Double Casked………………………………………………………………… $ 14
Windsor..……………………………………………………Qualitate non Comparabili………..………………………… $ 12
REST OF THE WORLD
Michel Couvreur……… France………………… 12 years…………………………………………………………… $ 16
Michel Couvreur……… France………………… Pale Single……………………………………………………… $ 26
Michel Couvreur……… France………………… Special Vatting…………………………………………………… $ 32
Milford……………………… New Zealand……… 10 years Single Malt Whisky…………………………… $ 12
Penderyn………………… Welsh Whisky….……………………….…………………………………………………… $ 18
Suntory……………………. Japan…………………. 12 years…………………………………………………………… $ 12
Suntory……………………. Japan…………………. 18 years “Yamazaki”……………………………………….. $ 28
*Prices and selection subject to availability at Brandy Library
One of the best places to find new and interesting ingredients is in ethnic markets. What people enjoy daily on one part of the planet is unheard of on the other. In America, we are blessed with a growing number of these groceries. I encourage any bartender to explore these places, as they are a source of not only new products, but of new ideas. As with any pre-batched recipes, adjust these proportions to fit your palate and make this your own signature. Additionally, the use of the lemongrass infuses a back note of the ‘herb.’ To accentuate this effect, you may place it in the microwave for 10 seconds to excite the essential oils found in this hearty plant, or simply use more.
In a pitcher, add:
1 part Margaritaville Spiced Rum
1 part Margaritaville Dark Rum
1 part High-Proof Rum, of Choice
1 part Lychee Puree (see below)
4 parts Pineapple Juice
juice of 2 Limes
1 part Pomegranate Drinking Vinegar
4 dashes Bitters
Splash of Simple Syrup (optional)
Instructions:
Garnish by stirring with lemongrass twig, generously. Ice just before serving, incorporating with lemongrass.
Lychee Puree:
Canned Lychees, packed in simple syrup . Place contents in a blender. Push this through a fine-mesh strainer with a rubber spatula.
Article written and recipe created by BourbonBlog.com‘s Beverage Consultant Chef/Mixologist Stephen Dennison.
Bourbonblog.com was privy to the very special bottling, tentatively to be released in Missouri and Illinois. Gentleman, you did this thing right, nay, you performed a high-wire act. We’d like to show the world what they are missing.
The difficulty with being a young distillery is establishing a profit-flow. The young craft distillers are employing a great many of techniques to get their product to market. Few have hit the nail on the head like Amalgamated Distilling, else I wouldn’t even bother with these words- or the resulting proofs. This expression of ‘dark rum’ excites the … well, let’s just say I’m very, very happy!
Their key to success is the use of spiral cooperage. Think about it. Normal cooperage is linear. It flows in-line with the natural growth of plant cells contained in the wood. Now, be avante and cut them in half. All of the sudden, the oak bleeds into the spirit at an exponential rate…
This offering hasn’t even come to public, yet when it does, you will know- everyone will be drinking it au naturel. It drinks with the depth and complexity of a dark rum yet finishes so clean, well, as the name suggests, 85 (proof) Lashes…
Pow! How ya’ feeling? Like another?
“85 Lashes gets its unique flavor from our work with a whisky pot-still.” says Jake Jones Amalgamated Distiller. “People who don’t enjoy Rums, love ours. This is truly a Raw Rum, no additives. It’s still warm when we place it into the barrel. We send the used barrels to local restaurants, use them to make porter, or place them in our smoker for meats.”
This care and reflection can be witnessed within the glass. As it should be.
