IL - Spirits Portfolio

AMARI / APERITIVO

BROVO SPIRITS USA, WASHINGTON BroVo worked with bartenders in five cities - Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, New York and Atlanta - to develop an Amaro portfolio that reflected the terroir and palate of a place. Intended originally as limited editions, these amari became core products when both bartenders and consumers asked for more. Amaro #1 60PF / 750ML Made in the Gran Classico style – a citrus heavy amaro with a heavier spice profile with clove, cardamom, orange, lemon, and galangal, before finishing with Mexican cinnamon and pink peppercorn. The most traditional of the three flagship Amari. 5 Stars Difford’s Guide Double Gold American Distilling Institute 2014 Amaro #4 60PF / 750ML An “accessible amaro” that combines floral, citrus, and spice flavors. Starts with a hibiscus note, followed by a three stage citrus infusion, followed by eucalyptus simple syrup and a spicy cayenne finish. Mixes well with everything. 90pts Gold Medal Beverage Testing Institute 2013 Flagship Amaro #14 64PF / 750ML #14 marries Guatemalan chocolate to thyme, then moves through cinnamon, sarsaparilla, angelica, and vanilla before finishing with a strong Gentian finish. Sweetened with agave nectar. A sophisticated chocolate flavor. 96pts “TOP 100 Spirits 2016” Wine Enthusiast Amaro Kim 60PF / 750ML A superlight amaro, with aromas of elderflower and vanilla sugar. A palate of gentle floral and vanilla, with only the faintest bitterness, mingled with orange peel and white pepper. Created with Chicago bartender Peter Kim. Tacoma Punk Spicy Orange Aperitif 70PF / 750ML Hibiscus, Orange, Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Cayenne, base aged in used whiskey barrels.

J RIEGER AND CO USA, MISSOURI Jacob Rieger & Company was founded in 1887 in Kansas City, Missouri, and quickly became the largest mail-order liquor house in the country. Shuttered by Prohibition, J. Rieger & Company was resurrected in 2014 by Jacob’s great-great-great grandson Andy Rieger and Kansas City bartending legend Ryan Maybee. Our Caffé Amaro is a one of a kind take on Coffee Liqueurs. Amaro (the Italian word for ‘bitter’) is a category of liqueur characterized by its bitter, herbal, and slightly sweet flavor which stems from the use of botanicals, herbs, and cane syrup. This amaro is unique in that it is brought to proof (bottling strength) using cold brewed coffee from KC roaster Thou Mayest. Caffe Amaro 62PF / 750ML An infusion of alcohol, bitter orange, peppermint and the roots of the alpine yellow gentian. Amaro Nardini is a smooth digestive liqueur with a distinct licorice aftertaste. It has a well-balanced, herbal and fruity taste, with an intense chocolate brown color. Amaro can be served straight up, chilled or on the rocks. 92pts 2016 Wine Enthusiast Nardini Bitter 48PF / 1.0L Traditional Italian aperitif with local aromatics and a very smooth finish. Orange, gentian, and Roman absinthe are skillfully blended to create a liqueur with pleasantly bitter herbal notes. its bright red color ignites a passion for flavor and a love of sharing. AQUAVIT DAMPFWERK DISTILLING USA, MINNESOTA Our brand represents innovation, creativity, and yet historical simplicity. The Dampfwerk is a family distillery located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and our goal is simple: produce outstanding spirits to be enjoyed in the company of friends and family. Dampfwerk Aquavit 86PF / 750ML Our caraway Aquavit, often referred to as Kümmel at the Dampfwerk Distillery, is a Northern German representation of aquavit. Traditional with its golden hue, the infusion of bourbon adds warming, sweet, and savory notes. NARDINI ITALY, VENETO Nardini L’Amaro 62PF / 1.0L

ABSINTHE

CHICAGO DISTILLING CO. USA, ILLINOIS Lanfray’s Trigger Absinthe 136PF / 375ML Lanfray’s Trigger highlights the traditional flavors of anise seed, fennel and wormwood. Named after Jean Lanfray, who was convicted of murder during the absinthe trials and said to be one of the reasons for the ban on absinthe in the early 1900’s.

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