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WHISKEY AMERICAN

OPPIDAN USA, ILLINOIS Distillery Jeff Walsh does it all from a tiny space in Wheeling IL. Small batch distillery marrying old school

craftmanship with new world techniques. Oppidan Solera Bourbon Whiskey 92PF / 750ML

Made from a 5-grain mashbill of corn, malted rye, chocolate malted rye, special B, & 2 row barley, it then enters a unique solera aging process across 3 different wood types: American oak, French oak, & Oloroso sherry casks. The French oak & Oloroso casks are never emptied, creating

MEDLEY BROTHERS USA, KENTUCKY 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. Bourbon Whiskey 4yr 102PF / 750ML Little brother to Wathen’s Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon. This 4YO is very rich with good wood flavors, and a little bit of grain. (77% corn, 10% rye, and 13% barley malt aged in oak) While higher proof than most, its smooth cocoa and barrel notes make it a delicious choice. A seriously good Bourbon for the money and an incredibly-priced 100+ proof bourbon to target the craft cocktail movement. Wathens Kentucky Straight Bourbon Small batch Bourbon made by Kentucky’s Medley family for over 200 years. Pristine water, naturally filtered through Kentucky’s underground limestone deposits, 100% copper doubling process, the finest cereal grains, double distillation and unhurried aging in the finest charred new white oak barrels all combine to make this single barrel Bourbon. Smooth and nicely balanced bourbon with some cognac-like qualities. Consistently overdelivers for the price. “Honestly a great Bourbon”, “Luxurious”, “Big flavor wow factor” Bourbon Enthusiast Highly Recommended Beverage Testing Institute Double Gold Denver Int’l Spirits Competition ‘13 Old Medley Bourbon Ltd Edit 12yr 94PF / 750ML Single Barrel 94PF / 750ML

continuity & increased complexity over time. Oppidan Four Grain Straight Bourbon 100PF / 750ML

Oppidan Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a combination of bourbon’s major grains: corn, wheat, rye, and malt. Mash bill is 68% corn, 14% wheat, 9% rye, 9% malt. Crafted to optimize the balance between the sweet silky mouthfeel from wheat with the spiciness of rye. At 100 proof it will stand up in any of your favorite cocktails, while remaining smooth and enjoyable as a neat pour. Oppidan Smoke + Sea Straight Bourbon 92PF / 750ML Oppidan Smoke + Sea is a combination of our 4 Grain Straight Bourbon and Solera Aged Bourbon mash bills, finished in French oak and peated Islay scotch barrels. The French oak adds structure and dark fruit notes while the Islay casks add a layer of smoke, earth, and sea to our already malty and chocolaty bourbon. Bourbon on the nose and front palette with a briny and peaty finish. Oppidan Malted Rye Whiskey 92PF / 750ML Our signature malted rye whiskey was guided by this concept and is made from 100% rye malt. It embodies the soft, peppery taste and distinctive sweetness of malted rye, with a firm, assertive character. Enjoy its bold personality neat or mixed in your favorite rye whiskey cocktails. Oppidan Malted Rye Bottled In Bond 103PF / 750ML Limited availability, special release of Oppidan’s signature malted barley aged 4 years and bottled at 103 pf.

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. A truly exceptional value in the aged bourbon segment.

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