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A complex, 'Dark Rum by Flor de Caña Distillery at the base of San Cristobal in Nicaragua (Nicaragua’s most active volcano) enriched with volcanic water & aged for a minimum of 18 years in small American white oak ex-bourbon barrels. It has a rich & aromatic birth with notes of oak spice, zesty orange peel, dark brown sugars, dark caramel toffee, nutmeg, hints of cinnamon, vanilla & anise; a dry & full life adding notes of spice, cocoa, dark caramel & more oak; that leads to a long & tropical death with notes of toasted banana, walnut, dark chocolate., oak, leather & smoke. October 2020 / July 202449.99 USD per Bottle
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An intense, American Single Malt Whiskey by Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky crafted with 100% barley malt that is aged in new charred American oak barrels for 4 years & bottled at 108 proof. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grain, wood, fruits, flowers, nuts, herbs & spices; while a rich & spicy life adds notes of honey, pear, peach, dates, peach blossom; that led to a long & bold death with notes of oak, cinnamon & English walnuts. January 202453.99 USD per Bottle
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Bache-Gabrielsen Tres Vieux (Very Old) Pineau Des Charentes
Other Brandy — Pineau des Charentes, France
Reviewed July 25, 2024A rich, fortified, dinner wine crafted with a blend of Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc & Montils with a very young, high alcohol cognac; aged for a minimum of 10 years in Limousin oak casks. It has an aromatic birth with notes of dried fruits, wood, nuts, herbs & spices; while a rich life adds notes of hazelnut butter, gingerbread, prune, raisin, dried apricot & candied oranges; that led to a rich death of medium length with notes of oak, cinnamon, honey, marzipan, rancio & sea spray. January 202436.99 USD per Bottle -
An intense, Cask Strength Irish Whiskey by Shane McCarthy, Donal McLynn & Liam Brogan; founders of Killowen Distillery; in collaboration with The Great Northern Distillery. It's crafted with the same mash bill as 'The First Cut': a blend of malt, grain & pot-still Whiskey, 5 juices in total, aged in virgin oak & bourbon oak, single pot still aged in Oloroso sherry casks, double-distilled malt and a dash of peated malt; then bottled at 65% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of nectarine, pineapple, cinnamon, warm oak, caramel, molasses, honey, tobacco & a hint of tea leaf & peat; while a full & spicy life adds notes of raisins, cedar, ginger, almonds, caramel & spice cake; that leads to an extra-long & hot death with notes of black pepper, birch, honey & nutmeg. December 2022
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A delicate, Irish Whiskey by Dunville's (originally Spirit of Belfast founded in 1808) that is a blend of pot still, malt & grain whiskeys made with the family's recipe from local organic barley; aged in ex-bourbon casks. It has an aromatic birth with notes of fruits, grain, nut, wood & spices; a rich & balanced life adds notes of freshly baked bread, toasted malt, vanilla bean, pear, citrus, almonds & oak; that leads to a long & herbal death. December 2021 / September 2022
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A complex, Single Malt Irish Whiskey by brothers Conor & Alan Hyde founders of Hibernia Distillers in Skibbereen, Ireland distilled using a copper pot still & aged for 6 years in first-fill Oloroso Sherry hogshead casks. It has an aromatic birth with notes of fresh malt, smoke, orange, chocolate truffles, honeyed stone fruits, baking spices & lemon curd; while a rich & oily life adds notes of stewed over-ripe plums, raspberry, vanilla custard, dried apricots & a hint of shortbread; that leads to a long & spicy death with notes of honeyed spices, caramel & tart red berries. October 2020 / March 2021 / September 2022
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A delicate, Blended Irish Whiskey by brothers Conor & Alan Hyde for Hibernia Distillers in Ireland made from a blend of 75% 8-year-old grain & 18-year-old Single Malt Irish Whiskeys matured in Ex-Bourbon & ex-Sherry casks producing 5000 bottles. It has an aromatic birth with notes of lavender, lemon, plantain, caramel & oak; while a balanced life adds notes of grains, vanilla, toffee, espresso & baking spices; that leads to a delicate & smooth death with notes of coffee, honey & spice. April 2019 / May 2020 / September 2019 / 2021 / 2022
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