Description

Single malt whisky has the unique ability to capture and preserve a snapshot in time. This edition of our Black Art, 07.1, is symbolic of a moment in time that should not be forgotten. Signifying the end of an era, 1994 was the year Bruichladdich was closed for what could have been the last time.

Flavor Profile

A little sharpness is a nod to the strength but quickly the satin texture covers the palate to give a viscous, round mouthfeel. The oak’s power and poise give a hint of dryness but also waves of coconut, Turkish delight, soft caramel, and spiced orange. The layers of oak and fruit that come through softly melt into one another; each sip brings a new level of discovery within this most complex of assemblages. While on the palate there appears less complexity than on the nose, an important balance, texture, and defined style serves to highlight the aromatic aspect of this whisky.

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Named after Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee, this whiskey is hand selected and bottled to the taste and standards which were set forth by Elmer T. Lee himself. Perfectly balanced and rich, as declared by the man who knew how great bourbon should taste.

Flavor Profile

The nose brings notes of clove, vanilla, and old leather. The flavor balances fruit, honey and vanilla with a light spiciness. A long and warm finish.

Situated on the banks of the Charente River, the Cognac region of France is divided into six different crus (cru is the French term for growth zones): Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bon Bois and Bois Ordinaire. The Grande Champagne cru, which comprises approximately 34,000 hectares, is known for its quiet hills and rich, chalky soil, and is considered to produce the finest cognac in the region.

LOUIS XIII Cognac is unique in a multitude of ways — to start, Rémy Martin (the producers of LOUIS XIII) harvests grapes from the Grande Champagne cru, then distills “on lees,” referring to the solids left over from pressing the grapes. This lends a more concentrated character to the final product, and Rémy Martin is the only producer to do this.

Then, the resulting eau de vie (French for “water of life”) is aged in French Limousin oak casks that have been cut, aged for two years, charred and formed to the exact specifications necessary for crafting LOUIS XIII. As the liquid ages, it is transferred to older and older barrels, moving constantly from one cellar to the next in order to create just the right climate for aging.

Finally, to create the traditional LOUIS XIII Cognac, over 1,200 different types of Grand Champagne eaux de vie are blended together, with the youngest eau de vie being 40 years old and the oldest being over 100 years old. Given this astounding aging process, each bottle of LOUIS XIII has been stewarded by at least three generations of cellar masters from Rémy Martin.

Named after King Louis XIII of France, who was perceived as the “cognac protector,” LOUIS XIII Cognac has a striking floral nose with notes of candied fruits and light spices. The nose leads to bolder touches of rose, jasmine, passion fruit and nutmeg on the palate, transitioning into a finish accented by figs, prunes, sandalwood and honey.

Modeled after a flask that was lost on a French battlefield more than four centuries ago, each crystal decanter of LOUIS XIII is hand-blown, numbered and decorated with fleurs-de-lis, requiring the work of eleven exceptional craftsmen.

Ideal for collectors, Clase Azul Gold is an exclusive, limited edition collection of unique art and tequila.  This bottle masterfully features a combination of glass and ceramic, something Clase Azul has been working on for years.

With only 6000 pieces produced, "The Gold Collection" boasts a stunning hand-crafted and hand-painted base, a true depiction of Mexico's culturally exquisite artistry!

The different colors of the bottle symbolize the mix of tequila inside- a rare blend of Clase Azul Plata - with clear and crisp notes - and a very special expression of Clase Azul Ultra Anejo aged for 8 years!  This particular edition of Ultra Anejo offers rich, dark, and complex notes as a result of the mixed aging process - a combination of reclaimed bourbon barrels and reclaimed Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.  This blend of tequilas and aging creates a surprisingly smooth taste that satisfies even the most discerning palate.

Description

The world’s first single barrel bourbon was created in 1984 by Elmer T. Lee. Named after former distillery president Colonel Albert B. Blanton. Elmer recalled how Colonel Blanton would sometimes handpick a ‘honey barrel’ from the center of Warehouse H to enjoy with others.  Many years later, the Blanton’s brand was created. Today, Blanton’s Single Barrel has become one of the most revered and award-winning bourbons on the market.  The Gold Edition was the second version created, after the Original 93 proof.  This 103 proof Blanton’s Gold is very limited, but a favorite among discerning bourbon aficionados.

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AGED 6 YEARS
Código 1530 Origen is praised by spirits experts as the most decadent Extra Añejo tequila available. Its complex flavor profile – crafted with great care over time – combines the refined palate of an aged tequila, with many of the tasting notes typically found in aged whiskeys and fine cognacs.

Production Notes
Aged 6 years in the finest Napa Valley Cabernet French White Oak wine barrels, making it one of the oldest and most refined Extra Añejos on the market.

Origen is the legacy of our private family recipe.

Tasting Notes
Aromas of spice, vanilla, caramel and sweet oak that lend to a robust palate, teeming with flavors of dried fig and cinnamon.

Description

Buffalo Trace Distillery, situated in Frankfort, KY, is the oldest continuously operating Spirit-making establishment in the United States. Distilling started in 1775 by the Lee Brothers and it was allowed to stay open during Prohibition to produce “medicinal Whiskey”. We know, them lucky doctors. Since 1999, the legendary distillery is owned by Sazerac, who moved the production of Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve and Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon to Buffalo Trace in 2002. To add another name to this brief history, Julian “Pappy” van Winkle was an industrious man who became an important influence in Bourbonland by accident. He was looking for a job, and W. L. Weller & Sons was hiring. He eventually owned the business and produced top-notch Spirit and raised the bar for everyone else.

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Incredibly complex yet impossibly smooth. Aged for an incredible 49 months in American White Oak barrels, Herradura Selección Suprema is our most premium ultra-rested tequila. Extra aging creates a tequila of an extremely rich, dark amber color with cooked agave, spice and floral notes. Exceptionally smooth and complex, Selección Surprema has a lasting, subtly-sweet aftertaste.

Description

Made exclusively for the Japanese market, this is similar to the original Single Barrel Bourbon except that it is aged for an additional few years, LiquorVerse is one of the few companies in the world to have access to this product 

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Dark and light are concepts that exist in opposition, yet together create a perfect balance. One cannot exist without the other; as one appears, the other disappears; together they create something greater than themselves – in nature, a perfect, continuous cycle.

In THE DARK – a special release of only 28,000 bottles – we celebrate autumn and winter on Orkney; a time to escape from the wild weather outside and gather together with friends and family, sharing long nights of conversation and laughter around the table, around the fire.

Presented in a beautifully embossed black glass bottle, the serpent dragon design takes its inspiration from the great Norse sagas and embraces both the high sun of summer solstice and the low sun of winter solstice – the polar opposites of our island seasons – while the runic writing reflects the ancient carvings of our Viking ancestors, here on Orkney.

"Names then gave they to noon and twilight, morning they named, and the waning moon, night and evening, the years to number."

Voluspa, The Poetic Edda, Verse 6

Description

Cincoro Extra Añejo is a very rare tequila produced in limited allocations. Consistent with our younger aged expressions, Extra Añejo is aged in used American bourbon barrels imported from Kentucky for 40-44 months in our underground cellar, far longer than required for Extra Añejo tequilas. Subtle notes of wood, spices and light cooked agave on the nose followed by intense oak, sweet agave, caramel and light vanilla on the palate.

Flavor Profile

Very complex, light toasted oak, sweet cooked agave, white chocolate, lingering spices, light coffee

Situated on the banks of the Charente River, the Cognac region of France is divided into six different crus (cru is the French term for growth zones): Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bon Bois and Bois Ordinaire. The Grande Champagne cru, which comprises approximately 34,000 hectares, is known for its quiet hills and rich, chalky soil, and is considered to produce the finest cognac in the region.

LOUIS XIII Cognac is unique in a multitude of ways — to start, Rémy Martin (the producers of LOUIS XIII) harvests grapes from the Grande Champagne cru, then distills “on lees,” referring to the solids left over from pressing the grapes. This lends a more concentrated character to the final product, and Rémy Martin is the only producer to do this.

Then, the resulting eau de vie (French for “water of life”) is aged in French Limousin oak casks that have been cut, aged for two years, charred and formed to the exact specifications necessary for crafting LOUIS XIII. As the liquid ages, it is transferred to older and older barrels, moving constantly from one cellar to the next in order to create just the right climate for aging.

Finally, to create the traditional LOUIS XIII Cognac, over 1,200 different types of Grand Champagne eaux de vie are blended together, with the youngest eau de vie being 40 years old and the oldest being over 100 years old. Given this astounding aging process, each bottle of LOUIS XIII has been stewarded by at least three generations of cellar masters from Rémy Martin.

Named after King Louis XIII of France, who was perceived as the “cognac protector,” LOUIS XIII Cognac has a striking floral nose with notes of candied fruits and light spices. The nose leads to bolder touches of rose, jasmine, passion fruit and nutmeg on the palate, transitioning into a finish accented by figs, prunes, sandalwood and honey.

Modeled after a flask that was lost on a French battlefield more than four centuries ago, each crystal decanter of LOUIS XIII is hand-blown, numbered and decorated with fleurs-de-lis, requiring the work of eleven exceptional craftsmen.

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This exclusive Glenfiddich expression has been matured for 23 years in American and European oak casks and elegantly finished in rare French cuvee casks. The finest flavors from Scotland and France have been fused together through the art of experimentation, to redefine moments of celebration and create a new and extraordinary drinking experience.

Flavor Profile

Layers of rich vanilla oak, sweet brioche, sandalwood, pear sorbet and white grape.

Description

The third of only seven men to have served as Master Distiller is Lemuel “Lem” Tolley. As Mr. Jack’s grandnephew Lem carried a determination to continue the tradition of making Jack Daniel’s with the consistency of those before him.

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Presented in a majestic serpent-dragon embossed bottle, The Light 17 Year Old was created to celebrate warm summer days in Orkney. (Yes. They do exist.)

Made to honor a time when we emerge from winter hibernation, ready to embrace the fresh air, clear skies, and long days, this whisky needed to be light and bright, with a delicious warm-season-friendly palate. As such, the whisky was left to mature for 17 years in refill American oak casks, famed for their slow and delicate maturation.

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Made with aged rum and with a hint of smokiness from charred American oak barrels, BACARDÍ Spiced is a Gluten free rum blended with natural flavors and spices for a bold, yet smooth taste. BACARDÍ Spiced rum’s liquid has both light and deep notes, making it perfect for mixing the best spiced rum drinks.

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Created by Maurice Fillioux in 1979, the cognac Hennessy Paradis is known for its voluptuous and harmonious aroma. It consists of eaux-de-vie, which are a reflection of the personality of such a delightful cognac: supple, light and round. They are blended into an excellent cognac defined by its graceful, silky character, highlighting its finely nuanced and harmoniously balanced aromatic qualities. Its superb display of coppery gold colors is an indication of the many years it has spent ageing in old casks.

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The Macallan 25 Years Old showcases the unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit for which The Macallan has been known since it was established in 1824. A distinguished and timeless classic with the deep natural mahogany color, rich flavor complexity and lengthy finish that only twenty five years in exceptional Sherry-seasoned oak casks can deliver.

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Selecting similar quantities of contrasting cask types – 9 first-fill European sherry seasoned oak hogsheads, 8 bourbon hogsheads, and 9 refill hogsheads – creates an impressively rounded and unique flavor. As the warm spices and rich dried fruit flavors of the European casks mingle with the sweeter, exotic fruit notes from the bourbon hogsheads, the softer influence of the refill casks finishes off the harmony. 

The result is a marriage of freshly-cut pineapple, ripe mango, juicy pears, sun-dried sultanas, dried exotic fruit, spice market aromas and curls of aromatic peat smoke.

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Very rare to fine bourbon a must have for all collectors. This highly anticipated Weller bourbon is bottled at the same 114 proof the spirit was when it entered into the barrel. Having a nose of vanilla, dark cherries and caramel. On the palate, there is a balance of caramel and toasted oak. The finish is said to be long, with notes of crème brûlée and chocolate.

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Each iconic, metalized bottle is finished by hand, with the application of French pewter labels, polished, and housed in a wooden lacquered gift box, ensuring every single bottle is unique. Champagne Armand de Brignac Gold Brut makes for a timeless keepsake and a truly memorable gift.

Flavor Profile

Strawberry, currants and cherry abound on the nose, with floral hints and a touch of sweet almond. The red grape dominance brings a structured palate filled with black fruits, cherries and hints of baked pastry. The Chardonnay brings the lightness and elegance.