HWG Spirit book April 2018-Final

SPIRITS ~ AND ~ FORTIFIEDS

Featuring Spirit, Liqueur and Fortified Wine Offerings

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AGAVE SPIRITS ArteNOM Tequila Tequila Cimarron Don Amado Tequila

Paranubes

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Pitu

Trois Rivières

Zafra Rum

Don Mateo

GRAPE BRANDIES Bache Gabrielsen Clear Creek Distillery

Excellia Tequila Fuenteseca Lapis Tequilas Mezcal Vago

Oakland Spirits Co.

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Macchu Pisco Poli Distillery

Mina Real

Tequila Purasangre

Siembra Spirits

FRUIT BRANDIES, EAU DE VIE Clear Creek Distillery

Tres, Cuatro y Cinco 15 AMERICAN WHISKEY Breuckelen Distilling 18 Hillrock Estate Distillery 19 Medley Bros. 20 Pine Barrens 21 Rough Rider 22 Spirit Works Distillery 23 SCOTCH, IRISH WHISK(E)Y Kinahan’s Irish Whiskey  26 That Boutique-y Whiskey Co. 27 Tullibardine 28

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Nardini

Poli Distillery

GRAPPA Castellare di Castellina 50 Clear Creek Distillery 51 Nardini 52 Poli Distillery 53 Sibona Antica Distilleria 55 VODKA, GIN, GENEVER Boomsma 58 Boyd & Blair 59 Breuckelen Distilling 60 Diep 9 61 Dogwood Distilling 62 G’Vine 63

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Golden Moon Distillery Oakland Spirits Co.

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Nardini

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Poli 97 Sibona Antica Distilleria 98 Spirit Works Distillery 99

Pine Barrens Piùcinque Royal Gate

VERMOUTH Del Professore

Spirit Works Distillery

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Imbue 103 La Quintinye Vermouth Royal 104 PORT, SHERRY, FORTIFIED WINE Alvear 106 Damilano 108 Emilio Hidalgo 109 Familia Zuccardi 111 La Guita 112 Quinta de la Rosa 113 Yalumba 114 NON-ALCOHOLIC MIXERS Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. 116

AMARO, BITTERS Amargo-Vallet

Amaro di Bilaro

Boomsma

Elixir Craft Spirits

Golden Moon Distillery Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.

Meletti  Nardini

Nastro D’oro

Santa Maria al Monte 81 Sibona Antica Distilleria 82 ABSINTHE Dogwood Distilling 84 Golden Moon Distillery 85 LIQUEURS Argiolas 88 Árvero 89 CapriNatura 90 Clear Creek Distillery 91 Gabriel Boudier 93 Golden Moon Distillery 94 Meletti 95

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Agave Spirits

It’s hard to say why the Paloma never replaced the Margarita as the preferred Agave-based cocktail. It’s equally refreshing, and served in a tall glass. It makes us think about summer nights, and cool breezes. Try this mixed base combination of Blanco Tequila and Reposado Mezcal to get the best of both worlds.

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Paloma

Pinch of quality salt or a few dashes saline solution

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.5 oz Simple syrup .5 oz Fresh lime juice

1 oz Fresh pink grapefruit juice 1 oz Mina Real Reposado Mezcal 1 oz Cimarron Blanco Tequila

Build and shake shortly to emulsify. Fill highball glass with cubed ice. Add soda water half way. Pour cocktail over ice. Garnish with pink grapefruit or lime slice.

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ArteNOM Tequila

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Jalisco, Mexico (Haas Brothers)

These limited release Selecciones celebrate the best of tequila craftsmanship by highlighting the agave cultivation altitude, soil and masterful distillation techniques of different tequila-producing regions. We invite you to savor these personal distillers’ selections and celebrate their particular art of distinction, the “Art of their NOM.” 

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ArteNOM, 1579 Tequila Blanco This highland blanco selection comes from Felipe Camarena, of the famed Camarena family. One of Mexico’s newest distilleries, El Pandillo uses modern innovations while embracing traditional ideals towards sustainability and energy efficiency. ArteNOM, 1549 Tequila Organico Blanco  This valley-agave selection comes from El Arenal, where Ramón Sandoval carefully distills this delicious un-aged tequila from certified-organic agave. The valley growing conditions lend this spirit a distinctive herbaceous flavor with warm aromatics, and a fresh, vegetal From Arandas (elev. 5,400’), Feliciano Vivanco has been cultivating highland agave since Mexico’s tumultuous post-revolutionary period of 1919–1929. The family rekindled an old practice of yeast cultivation from the leaves of the pencas of the agave plant. ArteNOM, 1146 Tequila Añejo This añejo selection from Enrique Fonseca consists of two batches aged in different French bouquet with intriguing notes of cacao and subtle spice. ArteNOM, 1414 Tequila Reposado 

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oak to create a unique and unforgettable complexity, then vatted together in toasted American oak. No bourbon barrels were used.

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Tequila Cimarron

Jalisco, Mexico (Haas Brothers)

Their highland 100% estate grown Blue Agave tequila is distilled to a drier profile for lighter cocktail sweetness, allowing for greater creative expression by mixologists and bartenders. Rich earth agave character and pronounced highland aromatics are balanced with a delicate smoothness and a bright, flavorful finish to create an ideal canvas for intricate contemporary cocktails. Cimarron, Blanco Tequila Medium body, crystal clear, vegetal and earthy, with subtle spice on the nose. Dry, bright agave characteristics on the palate. Cimarron, Reposado Tequila Medium bodied, aged in 20,000 liter American oak vats for 3-6 months. Amber, light straw colored, with aromas of vanilla spice, soft oak with a subtle taste of caramel and vanilla with a underlying dry earthiness.

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Don Amado Tequila

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Oaxaca, Mexico (Haas Brothers)

The renowned Arellanes family has been crafting one of the region’s most celebrated mezcals for eleven generations, since the late 1700s. The mash is double-distilled in small traditional ceramic clay pots and aged varieties are matured in American oak casks previously used for barreling Pedro Domecq brandy, a Mexican favorite.

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Don Amado, Rustico (Blanco) - 94 Proof The influence of the minero clay still is quite prevalent on the nose with aromatics leaning towards ash, crushed walnuts, roasted corn, and savory spices.  Don Amado, Reposado - 90 Proof 6-8 months aging in used brandy barrels. Don Amado, Añejo - 87 Proof 12 months in used brandy barrels. Don Amado, Arroqueno - 92 Proof Wild “Grant” agave takes up to 20 years to mature. Don Amado, Largo - 92 Proof Also known as Cuixe, this agave is a member of the Karwinski family. Don Amado, Pechuga - 92 Proof A vegan example using roasted nuts, dark baking spice, fresh cinnamon and stone fruits.

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Don Mateo

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Pino Bonito, Mexico (Siembra Spirits)

Siembra Spirits is pleased to be importing the first certified Mezcal Michoacáno into the U.S. by the Vieyra family of Pino Bonito, a heavily forested state. Fermentation occurs in large pine vats and can take between 5 and 15 days. They use one Pine still and one Oyamel still for distillation.

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Siembra Metl, Cupreata The pungent, smoky-sweet smells of the agave hit the nose like herbaceous, wet earth. Then the palate warms with a silky texture; the flavors of roasting agaves and the resinous pine bark. Siembra Metl, Cenizo The sap from Pine and Oyamel are principal influences in the flavor profile of this Joven Mezcal. Cenizo has a spiced, floral bouquet. Strong nut varieties come through on the nose and palate; principally almonds. It coats the mouth with burst of fruits, like apples, and soft vanilla. Don Mateo de la Sierra, Alto The name of this semi-wild agave is actually Inaequidens, but locally they call it Alto – due to the fact that it only grows at very high elevations. The plant can take about 12-15 years to mature.

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Don Mateo de la Sierra, Pechuga This recipe is extremely rare, being a Pechuga based on Cenizo instead of Espadin. The recipe actually comes from Don Emilio’s

wife, Dona Maria. She mixes a proprietary blend of fruits and spices, and the animals used are Turkey and Venison.

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Excellia Tequila

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Cognac, France (PM Spirits)

Born from the partnership of two men, both Master Distillers, Excellia Tequila marries to perfection the agave and grape characters of both the wine and spirits worlds. Carlos Camarena and Jean Sébastien Robicquet partnered to produce a unique partnership of highland tequila and the terroir of Sauternes and Cognac.

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Excellia, Blanco The best example yet of a well-made blanco highland tequila that dares to use, expertly, the sort of delicate flavors usually only seen in an añejo or extra-añejo. Excellia, Reposado Nine months aging in grand cru Sauternes wine casks and Cognac barrels provide a round and extensive mouthfeel with rich honey, cigar-box, and caramelized-agave/ pumpkin notes mixed with subtle rancio and orchard fruits. Excellia, Añejo Aged eighteen months, it delivers dessert wine aromas (ripe and sweet grapes, dried apricots and pears) with evolving notes of rancio, baked spices and herbs, leather and sandalwood.

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Fuenteseca

Jalisco, Mexico (Haas Brothers)

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Vintage dated rare tequilas. These are the oldest bottlings of tequila commercially available in the history of the tequila business. Grown, distilled and bottled by Enrique Fonseca these are the most unique aged tequilas in the world. Each is distilled and aged differently using different types of woods and techniques. These are the first tequila products authorized by the CRT to carry both an agave harvest vintage date as well as a barrel aging statement. Offerings are rare and change often. Fuenteseca, Cosecha Blanco 2013 Made entirely from a single orchard of agave called “El Maguey” grown at 5,250’ elevation, Enrique Fonseca realized upon harvesting in 2013 that these agaves were too dynamic to mix with others for a larger production. Rested for three years before bottling. Fuenteseca, Tequila 2010 - 7 year Enrique Fonseca distilled this expression in early Spring of 2010, with three-quarters of the bottling made in a double-copper column still with removed plates to achieve a lower distillation proof, and the remaining quarter made in an alembic pot still. The run was then stored in American white oak previously used to age California red wine, and barreled in used dark French oak. The casks were then stored for 7 years at 3,800’ elevation in a cool-climate subterranean barrel room. Fuenteseca, Tequila 2008 - 8 year Made in late Spring of 2008, with three-quarters of the expression made in a double- copper column still with plates removed to achieve a lower distillation proof, and the remaining quarter made in an alembic pot still. One-quarter of the distillate was then laid in American white oak previously used to age California red wine, and three-quarters was aged in used dark French oak. The casks were stored for the full 8 years in a damp- climate cellar used in the early 1900s as a water cistern, to slowly settle the spirit in a colder environment with reduced wood interaction.

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Fuenteseca, Tequila 2005 - 11 year Distilled in late winter of 2006 with two-thirds of the expression made in a double-copper column still with plates removed to achieve a lower distillation proof and the remaining third made in an alembic pot still. One-third of this lot was then laid into American white oak previously used to age California red wine, and the remaining two-thirds was barreled in used dark French oak.The casks were then rested for the full 11 years at 3,800’ elevation in a cool-climate subterranean barrel room, with the upper-most portion of the room opened to allow for soft air circulation in order to create a drier aging environment. Fuenteseca, Tequila 1998 - 15 year Nearly aged entirely in American white oak. A scant 3% of the lot was laid into French oak, to contribute a subtle dark oak tannin complexity. Three-quarters of the American white oak casks previously held bourbon whiskey and the remaining quarter were mostly California red wine casks and one Chardonnay cask. Fuenteseca, Tequila 1995 - 18 year This lot consisted of 75% tequila distilled in copper column stills and 25% tequila distilled in copper alembic stills. The entire run was laid into 180L Canadian white oak casks previously used to age Canadian rye whiskey, at a warehouse located at 4,600’. The casks remained there for six years. In 2001, the tequilas were extracted from their casks, blended together and re-barreled, with 47% returned to Canadian white oak casks and the remaining 53% going into 220L European dark oak barrels previously used to age California red wine. Fuenteseca, Tequila 1993 - 21 year Seeking to create the world’s longest-aged tequila, master distiller Enrique Fonseca distilled this lot in copper double-column stills in order to achieve a leaner structure without too many agave vegetable fats, which could breakdown over the foreseen ensuing decades. Laid into barrel in 1994.

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Lapis Tequilas

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Atotonilco, Mexico (Haas Brothers) This is the hallmark brand from Enrique Fonseca, Mexico’s largest highland agave cultivator, crafted from agave grown at his hometown 5,200’ elevation. The reposado and añejo varieties are aged exclusively in French oak for an added complexity that is rich, buttery and full of prominent highland agave character. Lapis, Tequila Blanco Full bodied, crystalline, transparent and luminous. Sweet flavors of moderate agave, citrus notes and even coffee. Brilliant when mixed with tropical fruit juices or light sodas. Lapis, Tequila Reposado Medium-light bodied. Crystalline amber. Sweet agave flavor, notably soft, fruit and flower notes, with sweet spices and sensations related to caramel and cocoa. Slightly aged in oak. Lapis, Tequila Añejo Deep amber with golden clarity. Smooth agave notes, pleasant nose-mouth balance, slightly wooded with smoked flavor. This is a rare añejo that can even be enjoyed on the rocks.

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Mezcal Vago

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Oaxaca, Mexico (Montanero Mezcal)

Mezcal Vago is family owned and operated and represents unique, unapologetic, traditional and transparent mezcals from single estates in Oaxaca. Vago honors the mezcalero by always having the distiller’s name on the bottle.

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Aquilino Garcia Lopez Founder Judah Kuper’s father-in-law, Aquilino’s agave are of a distinct, almost brandy-like flavor.The fertile land around his Palenque in Yegolé produces a rich variety of agaves, allowing him to release Mexicano, Elote, Espadin, Cuixe and Tepeztates in limited batches. Joel Barriga  The cousin of Aquilino, Joel’s Palenque sits in the Hacienda Tapanala where he produces Espadin. While higher in elevation, the soil and climate are nearly identical to Aquilino’s Palenque. Solomon “Tio Rey” Rodriguez  Sola De Vega, a region famous for its use of olla de barro (clay pots) for distillation. The result is very different flavors based on various amounts of Espadin, Mexicano, Coyote, Arroqueño and Sierra Negra. Occasionally he produces Tobala en Barro and Espadin en

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Barro in very limited batches. Emigdio Jarquin Don Emigdio distills outside of Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, on a unique still called a Refrescador. He currently produces Madre Cuixe and Cuixe (he would call it Bicuixe) as well as limited batches of Tobala.

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Mina Real

Oaxaca, Mexico (Haas Brothers)

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Mina Real is a step in a new direction for Oaxacan Mezcal. Made from agave that has been steam-roasted in low pressure brick kilns to highlight the plants bright highland flavor and floral bouquet instead of the layers of smoke traditionally found with wood roasted mezcal agave. This also allows them to be completely sustainable, without reliance on deforestation. Distilled in copper alembic stills. Mina Real, Mezcal Blanco - 92 Proof Agave is steamed in stone kilns to achieve more floral, aromatic characteristics. An exploration in the true flavor of Oaxacan Espadin with terroir as the defining character rather than over-bearing smoke. The truest expression of Espadin on the market. Mina Real, Mezcal Reposado - 84 Proof Reposado is barreled in used American white oak casks, presenting a touch of oak to add character and allow the agave characteristic to mingle with vanilla and subtle spice.

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Tequila Purasangre

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Atotonilco, Mexico (Haas Brothers)

Highly regarded in Mexico for its mature agave flavor and highland pedigree. Native highlander and master distiller Enrique Fonseca employs a unique technique, predominantly distilling earthy Atotonilco agave first in stainless steel Alembic pot stills followed by a second distillation in copper pots. The tequila is both rich and balanced.

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Purasangre, Tequila Blanco Fuerte Full bodied and rich, this Blanco is one of the truest forms of traditional Mexican Tequila flavor. Only the agaves of the highest sugar levels are used, creating a spicy, earthiness very representative of a mid-slope grown agave. Bottled at 87 proof. Purasangre, Tequila Reposado Barreled in French and American oak, never Bourbon casks. Master distiller Enrique Fonseca believes charred barrels are too harsh for delicate agave distillate. Only toasted barrels from wineries or other North American whiskies are used to retain the natural agave flavor. Purasangre, Tequila Añejo Barreled in French and American oak to enhance their profile of Purasangre’s distinct aromatic and earthy flavor. A blend of barrels averaging in age of 14-16 months. Purasangre, Extra Añejo, 5 year A rare product, extra aged Tequila with a

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declared age statement. Barrels to formulate this limited batch Extra Anejo are a minimum of 5 years, but could be older. True agave flavor still shines through, keeping Purasangre’s integrity as a true to terroir product.

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Siembra Spirits

Mexico (Suro International Imports)

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Siembra Spirits works with small family operations in various regions of Mexico, showcasing different distilleries and terroirs that produce unique distillates with unique stories. All are 100% agave. Their portfolio features Siembra Azul, a highland tequila; Siembra Valles from the lowlands of Jalisco; and Siembra Metl, a select introduction to the vast landscape of mezcal and agave distillates. Siembra Azul, Blanco Tequila Siembra Azul is made from the finest Blue Weber agave, grown and produced in the town of Arandas, in the highlands of Jalisco. This agave is grown without the use of pesticides in small orchards that are owned and operated by the Vivanco family. Siembra Azul, Suro Extra Añejo  This is Azul blanco that has been aged up to 7 years in American oak, never used for the production of Whiskey.  Siembra Azul, Reposado Special Edition They have accumulated a stunning variety of rested and aged tequilas. Their stocks of proprietary oak barrels present the opportunity to prepare a superior blend for their loyal customers in an affordable manner. Siembra Valles, Blanco Tequila This spirit coats your mouth with dry spices, dates, figs, the buttery aroma of orange

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blossoms, flowers and copper notes straight from the still. Siembra Valles, Blanco High Proof

The Rosales family has developed a slow distillation process that yields a tequila of higher alcohol content. The original Siembra Valles Blanco is bottled at 80 proof; Siembra Valles High Proof is bottled at 92 proof after resting for at least one year in glass demijohns.

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Siembra Valles, Reposado Tequila On the palate, the juice has a natural sweetness reminiscent of dried fruits and cacao, coffee, tobacco, and vanilla from the barrel, and minerals and roasted notes of the agave. The finish has a pleasant bitterness signifying the maturation of the juice in the Missouri Ozark barrels. Siembra Valles, Ancestral Ancestral is likely how Tequila was originally made, with wild fermentation in a wooden still. It glazes the mouth with a soothing silky feel. Herbaceous tones and sweet, cooked agave dominate the forefront as undertones of pine, bitterness, and smokiness linger.

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Tres, Cuatro y Cinco

Atotonilco, Mexico (Haas Brothers)

This renowned accomplishment of architect, distiller and master blender Enrique Fonseca is a mélange of 30% three year, 40% four year and 30% five year Extra Añejo tequilas aged exclusively in French oak. The spectacular mark is presented in limited edition crystal decanters designed, signed and numbered by the iconic Mexico City artist, Alonso Gonzalez Jr. Extra Añejo Tequila Taking tips from his time studying in Europe, Master Fonseca blends barrels in a similar way to Cognac, only using barrels that specifically fit the flavor and feel of Tres, Cuatro, Cinco. Using barrels 3, 4, and 5 years old respectively, this is the pinnacle of highland super premium tequila.

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American Whiskey

Editor’s Note: When handed a bottle of Rye, everyone will expect you to make an Old Fashioned. Don’t fall for their basic trap. Class it up with a drink so nice, they named a city after it…

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Manhattan 2 oz Rough Rider Cask Strength Rye 1 oz Del Professore Vermouth Rosso 2 dash Amargo Angostura

Stir it, stir it well. Strain it with a classy julep strainer into the classiest coup or stemmed cocktail glass you have. Some people prefer a brandied cherry as garnish, some people think an orange peel expressed over the top is about as classy as it gets. It all depends on the thickness of your moustache and the rarity of the pattern on your bowtie.

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Breuckelen Distilling

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Brooklyn, New York Breuckelen Distilling began crafting gin and whiskey during the summer of 2010. They produce each of their spirits entirely from scratch in Brooklyn, New York. They mill, mash, ferment, distill, mature, fill, and label each and every bottle of spirits that bears their name. Made from organic grains from a farm in upstate New York. Breuckelen, New York Wheat Whiskey 100% New York Wheat, aged in new American oak. Distilled cleaner than more typical whiskeys. This method highlights the beauty of using wheat in a mash bill: a smoother, gentler base lets the intense oak-contributed flavors be the focus. Breuckelen, Local Rye & Corn Whiskey 90% rye and 10% corn, aged in new American oak. Distilled on a Coffey style pot still which produces a cleaner, softer spirit in a single pass. Rye is a brash spirit, with rich spicy notes. Their methods tone down rye’s intensity, but retain its characteristic style and full flavor. Breuckelen, Project No. 1: Straight Bourbon, Wheated Project No. 1 was fermented from a mash of 60% corn, 20% red wheat, and 20% malted barley. It’s distilled twice, up to about 150 proof, before aging in 53 gallon barrels for 4

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years. Bottled at 100 proof, this full flavored bourbon features notes of cherry fruit, cinnamon, vanilla, and caramel. Limited release.

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Hillrock

Ancram, New York Hillrock’s mission is to produce the finest hand-crafted spirit made with their own grain, floor malted, craft distilled in their copper pot still, aged in fine oak and hand bottled at an estate in the Hudson Valley Highlands. Hillrock, Solera Bourbon The World’s first Solera Bourbon. No barrel is ever fully emptied, and each barrel is occasionally partially emptied and then filled with new whiskey before being finished in 20 year old Oloroso Sherry Casks to balance flavors and add layers of complexity. The final product has an average age of 9.5 years and is one of the most awarded American whiskeys available.

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Medley Bros.

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Owensboro, Kentucky (Charles Medley Distillery)

Charles Medley is a master distiller and son of Wathen Medley. The Medley family has been involved in Kentucky Bourbon since Prohibition, they count many of the most famous names in Bourbon as their contemporaries. Today, the Medley family of bourbons is operated by Sam Medley, son of Charles. The same ideals and commitment to quality remain, delivering unique whiskeys of great character and value. Medley Brothers, Straight Bourbon - 102 proof Originally crafted in the 1940’s, Medley Bros. was the collaboration and love of five bourbon-loving brothers. The same proprietary mashbill of 77% corn, 10% rye and 13% malted barley is the same to this day. Wathen’s, Single Barrel Wathen Medley, grandfather to Sam Medley, started bottling single barrels of Bourbon to sell to family and friends decades ago. Today, Wathen’s Single Barrel Bourbons are chosen completely blind by Sam and Charles Medley (Wathen’s son and grandson) at bottle proof. Only those barrels chosen by both of them to be exceptional, get bottled at 94 proof as Wathen’s.

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Old Medley 12 year Less than 50 barrels per year are bottled of this limited production whiskey. After 12 years in barrel, their proprietary mashbill emits hints of banana cream pie, coconuts, and finishes with hints of spicy rye notes.

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Pine Barrens

Baiting Hollow, New York (Long Island Spirits)

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Long Island Spirits is the first distillery on the island since the1800’s. Pine Barrens is named after the central Suffolk County, New York pine and wetland area, which once spread out over a quarter million acres and which is home to the Glacial and Magothy aquifer, which delivers the purest water in the United States. These are the same waters that are sourced for the single malt whiskies. Pine Barrens, Single Malt Whisky Pine Barrens American Single Malt Whisky is the perfect fusion of craft brewing and small batch distilling. Spicy, rich velvety smooth maltiness with sweet hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and caramel on the finish. This is a distillate of a 10% abv barley wine ale. Pine Barrens, Cherrywood Smoked Single Malt Master distiller Rich Stabile, first produces a mash of English style barley wine ale, a heavily hopped hearty brew. The malted barley is smoked over Cherrywood fire to add an additional layer of flavor prior to the fermentation process. Not peated, but a sweet smoky aroma is added to the rich and spicy malty flavor.

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Rough Rider

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Baiting Hollow, New York (Long Island Spirits) Long Island Spirits is the first distillery on the Island since the 1800’s. Surrounded by over 5,000 acres of potato farms, the distillery is located on the North Fork of Long Island, in the heart of the acclaimed wine region. Rough Rider, Straight Bourbon Carefully handcrafted and aged in new American oak casks for a minimum of two years and then extra matured in wine casks formerly housing merlot and chardonnay from renowned Long Island wine estates.  Rough Rider, Bull Moose Three Barrel Rye Handcrafted and aged in three type of casks. Beginning in small new American oak casks, when the time is right, the rye whisky is moved to bourbon casks, where rye and bourbon flavors blend. The final maturation takes place in barrels that previously held the distillery’s Pine Barrens Single Malt Whisky. Rough Rider, The Big Stick Rye Their locally harvested winter rye is the cover crop that is planted on the farmland to maintain the sustainable characteristics of the soils following the harvesting of Long Island’s iconic potatoes. Bottled at Cask Strength, this remarkable rye reveals its true raw spirit.  Rough Rider, Happy Warrior Bourbon

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This straight bourbon whisky is aged for a minimum of four years prior to additional maturation in French oak casks from local wineries that have been rinsed with high proof brandy. Happy Warrior is bottled straight from cask at 114 proof.

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Spirit Works Distillery

(Sebastapol, California) Spirit Works makes everything in house from milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling all the way through to bottling and shipping. While most Vodkas and Gins these days are made from re-distilled Neutral Grain Spirit (NGS), Spirit Works mills and distills organic California-grown Hard Red Winter Wheat as the start to most of their spirits. Their Whiskeys are also aged in full size, 53 gallon new oak barrels for a minimum of two years. Their passion for locally grown grains and spirit-making without shortcuts shows in every drop of spirit they produce. Spirit Works, Straight Wheat Whiskey 100% California Whiskey from the ground up. This Straight Wheat Whiskey is made from 100% organic, Red Winter Wheat grown in California’s Sacramento Valley. SWD proudly mills, mashes, ferments, and distills each batch. It is then aged for a minimum of two years in 53-gallon, charred, brand new American White Oak barrels; non-chill filtered in order to preserve the full aromatic complexity of this uniquely American spirit. Spirit Works, Straight Rye Whiskey A true small-batch, high-rye whiskey. Rugged and robust, this rye rewards a discerning drinker who is thrilled at the resurgence of this heritage spirit. Proudly made entirely

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in Sonoma County, each batch is a blend of 2-3 barrels at most. Baked apples and vanilla give way to distinct rye character and hints of holiday spices. A bowl of Golden Grahams in a bottle.

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Scotch - Irish Whisk(e)y

In the 1800s, Harry Johnson might have said “What do I like to drink for breakfast…ah, I’ve got it: Scotch and Absinthe!” Today, we would probably recommend this after dinner. The Morning Glory Fizz may sound like a rough drink, but with silky egg white and the freshness of citrus it’s as refreshing as its name. This cocktail varies greatly depending on the scotch you choose. Our version uses floral Tullibardine Sovereign as its base, with just enough malt to add nutty notes to complement the aromatic absinthe.

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Morning Glory Fizz 2 oz Tullibardine Sovereign Single Malt Scotch

.75 oz Lemon juice .75 oz Simple syrup 1 Egg-white

*Golden Moon Redux Absinthe rinsed fizz glass/coupe.

Combine all ingredients but the absinthe in a shaker tin and dry shake them to combine ingredients. Add ice to the tins and shake again for 30 seconds. Rinse a fizz glass or a coupe with absinthe and discard the excess, then double strain the cocktail into the glass. Good morning!

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Kinahan’s Irish Whiskey 

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Dublin, Ireland A rare independently owned Irish Whiskey brand, Kinahan’s was the first trademarked whiskey brand in the world. Both offerings are non chill-filtered and slightly higher proof than other mass produced Irish whiskeys.   Kinahan’s, Blended Irish Whiskey for a whiskey drinker. This high malt blend provides a viscous mouthfeel and rich, malty character. Bottled at 92 proof, this whiskey holds up to mixing in cocktails better than most Irish whiskey. Kinahan’s, Single Malt 10 year Single Malt Whiskey for any connoisseur of single malt, this non chill-filtered whiskey is entirely pot distilled and bottled without additions at 92 proof. With notes of tropical fruits, this is one of Ireland’s highest scoring whiskeys.

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That Boutique-y Whiskey Co..

Scotland (Maverick Drinks)

That Boutique-y Whisky Company is an independent bottler which offers stunning, small batch whiskies from world-renowned brands and distilleries. Each bottle has a fun and informative graphic-novel- style label containing humorous references, in-jokes and shocking puns. All are bottled at cask strength with zero additives.

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*This is an example of typical offerings from That Boutique-y Whisky Co. Due to small batch sizes, availability and offerings may vary. Consult your Henry Wine Group representative for current inventory. That Boutique-y Whisky Co., Aberlour 23 Year Batch 4, 51% abv That Boutique-y Whisky Co., Islay 6 Year Batch 1, 56.9% abv That Boutique-y Whisky Co., North British 27 Year Single Grain Whisky, Batch 3, 56.3% abv

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Tullibardine

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Scotland (Opici - Market Street Spirits) Tullibardine stands proudly in the village of Blackford – the gateway to the Highlands. As a family-owned, independent distillery, they believe in doing things the traditional way, respecting their heritage whilst ensuring that they look to the future. One of the few distilleries in Scotland to distill, mature and bottle all on-site. Tullibardine, Sovereign Tullibardine’s Signature Single Malt has been matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. Beautifully golden with its floral, sweet barley notes and subtle hints of vanilla. Tullibardine, 225 Sauternes Finish Matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, and finished in 225 litre Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes casks. Beautifully golden with hints of citrusy lime on the nose and hints of vanilla and oatmeal. Tullibardine, 228 Burgundy Finish The auburn hue comes directly from its time spent in the 228 litre barriques that previously held pinot noir. Evolves as hints of red cherries and vanilla with hints of chocolate and Turkish Delight. Tullibardine, 500 Sherry Finish Matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and then for a period of time in 500 Litre Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butts, which gives this its nutty brown color. Tullibardine, 20 Year Old

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Aged in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels for a minimum of 20 years, this rich, golden whisky is beautifully floral on the nose and delightfully balanced with hints of vanilla, honey and butterscotch. Tullibardine, 25 Year Old This whisky was matured for a minimum of 25 years in ex-sherry Hogsheads. Amazingly, no oaky notes appear for a whisky of this age.

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Rum - Rhum - Sugar Cane

*Invented by either a drunk Toby Maloney or a wasted Sasha Petraske, Milk and Honey, NYC 2001

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Dominicana

2 oz Zafra 21 yr. Rum 1 oz Elixir Caffe Corretto Liqueur

Stir in a mixing glass with ice, strain into a chilled coupe. Add a small amount of cream to a mixing tin and shake for 20 seconds. Float the lightly whipped cream over the top of the drink.

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Boyd & Blair

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Glenshaw, Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Pure Distillers)

Barry Young hand distills and bottles entirely on-site, bringing everything to proof with a reverse-osmosis system created by himself. Their spirits are made entirely without cutting corners, making their process the antithesis to most other distilleries.

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Boyd & Blair, BLY Rum Silver This is not the rum to reach for when looking to create a cocktail with a syrupy mix. Because this is a rum that requires no masking. No hiding of its imperfections or inexpensive ingredients. A special cold fermentation lasts much longer than almost any other rum. First strike molasses produced locally is used to create this distinctive and flavorful white rum. No additives of any kind were used in making this product.

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Panama Pacific

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Panama (Haas Brothers)

A Spanish-style molasses-derived rum made at the Ingenio San Carlos distillery in Panama. Beginning with estate grown sugarcane from the famed Panameño growing region of La Provincia de Herrera, small batches of molasses are fermented using special proprietary yeast strains. The fragrant cane mash is then distilled in antique copper stills to concentrate flavors and remove impurities, before being rested in American oak casks to develop beautiful aromas, textures and flavors. 

Panama Pacific, 9yr Rum - 94 proof Aromas of bitter vanilla and creamy, toasted muscovado sugar, big butter and wood, almost a creme brûlée, with juicy fruit and coconut banana cherry/almond subtleties.

The palate opens with a delicate sweet butter and caramel entry. Delicious dessert notes fade into wood in the finish. Panama Pacific, 23yr Rum - 84 proof Aromas of ripe butter, subtle flan caramel custard and white raisin above dried fruit and spices. The palate opens with sweet caramel that quickly gives way to charred wet wood, with white raisin close behind. Nice long buttery woody notes linger in the long finish.

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Paranubes

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Mexico (Mezcal Vago)

A great spirit is a pure and undisturbed representation of raw material, capturing not just the flavor, but a sense of its place of origin. Paranubes Rum is made by wild fermenting the fresh pressed juice of sugarcane grown without pesticide or fertilizer in the rich soil of master distiller Jose Luis Carrera’s farm. Distilled to proof with no additives, this rum – or aguardiente de caña as it’s known regionally – is exactly what you would find lost in the cloud forest of the Sierra Mazateca mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Paranubes, Oaxacan Rum This fresh cane spirit is reminiscent of Agricole rums, but the process is entirely unique to the mountains of Oaxaca. Jose Luis Carrera is a third generation distiller that has been producing this rum for 35 years. He hand harvests 4 sugarcane varieties from his 14 hectare property. He runs a rolling fermentation over a 4 month period, emptying half of the ferment and re-filling it with fresh cane juice. Bottled without water added at 54% abv without additives, this is a spirit with a distinct sense of place.

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Pitu

Brazil Engarrafamento Pitu Ltda., located in the State of Pernambuco, northeast Brazil, is a 75-year old family business, with a tradition of uncompromising dedication to the art of making cachaça. Their location is ideal for access to many of the mountain fields of fresh sugarcane growing nearby. Pitu, Cachaca Pitú is the most recognized brand of cachaça in the world. Made from fresh cut sugarcane, it is known for superb quality, and how well it blends with fresh fruit and juice. Pitú is the spirit of the Caipirinha, the national cocktail of Brazil. Pitu, Gold Cachaca Distilled from fresh Pernambucco Cane and aged for a minimum of 2 years in American Oak.

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Trois Rivieres

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Martinique (BCI Brands)

Trois Rivières dates back to 1660. Rhum Agricole from Martinique is produced from pure sugarcane juice, unlike industrial rhum which is made from molasses. Their sugarcane is grown on their plantations and is carefully selected for its high sugar content. This is the first time Trois Rivieres has been carried in the U.S.

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Trois Rivières, Rhum Blanc Agricole The most iconic Rhum Agricole in Martinique, as well as France. This is the ideal expression for the classic Ti Punch cocktail. At the traditional 50% abv, this is an excellent expression of the terroir of their plantation. Trois Rivières, Cuvée de l’Océan The first of its kind, using material sourced from a single field of sugarcane. This field lies right next to the ocean, where during high tide the water comes into this cane field. The terroir of this unique product is unmistakable, lending a salinity and mouthfeel like no

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other rum, including Rhum Agricole. Bottled at 42% abv. Trois Rivières, Rhum Ambré

Aged in massive foudres (barrels) for 18 months, this is an excellent combination of subtle tannins and Agricole terroir. Using these large barrels allows for oxygenation without overpowering the flavor of fresh cane. Trois Rivières, Cuvée du Moulin

The first Martinique Rhum to be aged exclusively in Bourbon casks. This cuvée is a minimum of 3 years old. Trois Rivières Special Reserve 5 year old Martinique Rhum is a treasure. This rhum is no exception.

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Zafra Rum

Panama, Central America (Dana Imports)

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They have produced a magical elixir with its unique flavor and characteristics. After careful aging and blending rums for decades they transform it to the finest, purest super-premium aged rum.

Zafra, 21 Year Master Reserve Rum  A true 21-year rum, not a Solera. One of the only rums from Panama imported into the United States. From the master distiller of Havana Club. All Grade A molasses and aged in bourbon barrels.  Zafra, 30 Year Master Series A limited release series from Panama. Only 6,720 individually numbered bottles were produced of this hand-selected batch of bourbon barrels.

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Grape Brandies

Those bartenders that love history will tell you that the Sazerac cocktail may have begun as a brandy drink. It wasn’t until much later that we started to make it with American Whisky. We believe in having our cake and eating it too. Try this Sazerac with the world’s first cognac finished in American Oak barrels.

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Sazerac 2 oz Bache Gabrielsen American Oak Cognac

.5 oz Haint Absinthe .25 oz Simple syrup 2-3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

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In a mixing glass, stir cognac, bitters, and simple syrup and strain into an absinthe-rinsed rocks glass (no ice). Squeeze lemon peel to express its oils over the surface of the drink, then use the peel as garnish (or don’t).

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Bache Gabrielsen

Cognac, France (Bache-Gabrielsen Cognac)

Originally founded in 1905 by Thomas Bache-Gabrielsen from Norway, it’s now in its 4th generation. Today, Bache-Gabrielsen is one of the few remaining traditional, family-run cognac houses, and it continues to occupy premises in the center of Cognac.

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Bache Gabrielsen, Tre Kors VS Tre Kors is blended from 25% Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne and 75% Fins Bois cognac from 100% Ugni Blanc Eau de Vie. Bache Gabrielsen, American Oak The first of its kind, this innovative cognac is finished in authentic new American Tennessee oak barrels for a minimum of six months. While remaining true to the ancestral methods, this unique eau de vie is both traditional and modern. Bache Gabrielsen, Natur & Eleganse VSOP Natur & Eleganse is a range of cognacs from cellarmaster, Jean-Philippe Bergier. Cognacs are from Fine Bois, Petit Champagne, Grande Champagne regions and aged for an average of 7 years. Bache Gabrielsen, Natur & Eleganse XO This fine aged cognac is rested in barrels made of French oak for twelve to eighteen years from the Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne regions. Bache Gabrielsen, Decanter XO Aged an average of twenty years in oak barrels, bottled in a beautiful eye-catching decanter. Bache Gabrielsen, Extra Sérénité A blend of different Grande Champagne eau-de-vie, made with Ugni Blanc

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grapes (85%) and the increasingly rare Folle Blanche grapes (15%). The oldest cognacs in the blend were aged for 50 years in French Limousin oak barrels.

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Clear Creek Distillery

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Hood River, Oregon (Hood River Distillers)

Clear Creek Distillery was founded in 1985 with a vision to use the bountiful fruits of the Pacific Northwest to create fruit-based spirits that rivaled the best of their European counterparts. Using Old-World techniques and sourcing ingredients from the local orchards and fresh water springs of Mount Hood in the Oregon countryside, Clear Creek became one of the first craft distilleries in the United States. Clear Creek, American Pot Still Brandy Made in a style reminiscent of Armagnac, the American Pot Still Brandy is single-distilled from the wonderful wines of the Pacific Northwest. Age ranges from 2 to 9 years in French Limousin oak barrels, this brandy is much less austere than many of its French cousins, and has lively, fresh, fruity character.

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Oakland Spirits Co.

Oakland, California Glasshouse - “glassy” spirits – clear brandies. Neutral grape spirit and the single ingredient (except the Trade Winds) is put fresh (not dried or dehydrated) in the vapor trail. They make 2-3 every spring/ summer and they are finite unless they take off in the craft scene, then they go into permanent rotation. Glasshouse, Trade Winds Brandy Trade Winds is their first custom collaboration project with a local bar group. The fine craftsman at East Bay Spice Company commissioned this one. Loves to be mixed with yogurt, coconut, mango, cucumber, lime, tonic, and shaken with anything creamy. Surprisingly versatile and an instant favorite of the local bar-stars. Glasshouse, Shiso Brandy Like an umami roller-coaster ride in your mouth. Rich, salty, nutty, with a green finish... just like shiso itself. Use it in cocktails as a better substitute for Shōchū, agave based spirits, or rye whiskey. Glasshouse, Marjoram Brandy

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Herbal, dark, cocoa, and sage wrapped green olive-like. Great rich mouthfeel. Unbelievable how much flavor comes from vapor distilling fresh bunches of this lesser-known herb. Stirred, savory cocktails with complimentary liqueurs best. Also, great sipping brandy. Glasshouse, Spicy Chinese Mint Brandy Totally obscure member of the mint family, aka ginger mint. Bright and angular, minty, orange oil, with a honeydew sweetness up front and a spicy kick on the finish. We are thinking tall, icy, bubbly, citrus based... You’ll figure it out.

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