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SPIRITS PORTFOLIO A REMARKABLE COLLECTION OF HAND-SELECTED SPIRITS FROM THE GEORGIA PORTFOLIO

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St. Elder’s line of artisanal liqueurs are perfect for any cocktail. With its popular Natural Elderflower Liqueur and the new additions of Blood Orange and Pamplemousse Liqueurs, St. Elder livens up a wide variety of cocktails. Made in America, St. Elder is handcrafted in small batches using fresh extracts and natural flavors to ensure pure, delicious flavors in each and every sip.

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CONTENTS BY SUPPLIER

ABSINTHE / PASTIS / ANISETTE La Muse

BRANDY – ARMAGNAC & CALVADOS Chauffe-Coeur Calvados

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Leopold Bros. Marie Brizard

Coquerel

Dartigalongue Marie Duffau

Paolucci

St. George Spirits

BRANDY – COGNAC Bache-Gabrielsen

AGAVE – MEZCAL Del Maguey

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Cognac du Peyrat

Don Amado

Through The Grapevine

Fidencio Mina Real

BRANDY – EAU-DE-VIE Blume Marillen

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Palenqueros

St. George Spirits

AGAVE – TEQUILA 3 4 5

BRANDY – GRAPPA Poli Distillerie BRANDY – PISCO Macchu

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Artenom Cimarrón

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Don Diego Santa

Fortaleza

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Fuenteseca

Bellringer Boomsma

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Lapis Tequila

Old Mexico

Breckenridge

Tequila Purasangre

Hayman Distillers

Leopold Bros. Pine Barrens

AMARI / FERNET / APERITIVO Boomsma

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Ransom

Cappelletti Cardamaro

St. George Spirits

Leopold Bros.

LIQUEUR

Nardini Paolucci

Allen’s

Averell Damson Blended Family Breckenridge

Royal Vallet

St. George Spirits

Clément Duggan’s

BITTERS / SYRUPS / NON-ALCOHOL Barritt’s

Jules Theuriet Liqueur

Bittercube Bitters Cocktail & Sons

Kronan

Leopold Bros. Marie Brizard

Fee Brothers

Jack Rudy Cocktail Co

Nux Alpina

Nikolaihof

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Paolucci

Scrappy’s Bitters

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Rothman & Winter Salers Gentiane

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VODKA

Boyd & Blair Breckenridge Leopold Bros. Square One

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St Elder

St. Elizabeth

St. George Spirits

Taylor’s Zirbenz

Sterling

WHISKEY – AMERICAN

READY TO DRINK High West

All Natural Fruit Whiskies

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Bourbon Club

LiV

Breaking & Entering

RHUM AGRICOLE / CACHAÇA Clairin

Breckenridge

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High West

Clément Rhum

James E. Pepper Journeyman, Leopold Bros. Medley Brothers Milam & Greene

Novo Fogo

Pitú

Trois Rivières Van Oosten

Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery

RUM

Pine Barrens Ransom Spirits Rough Rider

Breckenridge

Denizen

Exposición Panamá-Pacific

Wathen’s

Hampden Lemon Hart Scarlet Ibis Smith & Cross Ten To One Thomas Tew

WHISKEY – IRISH West Cork

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WHISKY – SCOTCH & SINGLE MALTS Compass Box

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Crabbie’s Yardhead St George Spirits

Transcontinental Rum Line

VERMOUTH / AROMATIC WINE Bonal

Byrrh

Caperitif

Cappelletti

Cocchi Comoz

Dolin

Mulassano Vermouth

Quady

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ABSINTHE / PASTIS / ANISETTE

LA MUSE ARTEZ, FRANCE In February 2002, a meeting with Absinthe producer Jean Michel Berneau led to a common friendship, philosophy, values and passion and finally the purchase of his business in April of the same year. La Muse Verte French Absinthe Traditionelle 136PF / 750ML Estate-grown, freshly cut organic Grande Absinthe (wormwood) is infused in alcohol minutes after harvest. Star anise, lemon balm, sage, fennel, hyssop and other botanicals are separately infused and added to the Grande Absinthe infusion for the final blend. La Muse Verte is bottled without sugar, synthetic anise, preservatives or artificial color and is the only absinthe made with totally fresh cut organic absinthe leaves. The black bottle protects this all natural absinthe. “It’s one of the rare absinthe on the market with a historical alcohol content of 68%.” 97pts Extraordinary 2013 Ultimate Spirits Challenge LEOPOLD BROTHERS DENVER, COLORADO Leopold Brothers is an award-winning, small-batch distillery in Denver, where Todd and Scott Leopold are bringing oldworld methods to craft spirits with rich, complex results. Leopold Brothers hand-crafts artisanal products from their state of the art, fully sustainable eco-distillery. Leopold Bros. Absinthe Verte 130PF / 750ML Created following the traditions of 19th Century European master distillers, this is a clean, straightforward and refreshing absinthe: pale straw yellow-green liquid with a wallop of licorice aroma and flavor and medium body. Adding ice water coaxes out more complex lime and cinnamon scents, as well as lemon, orange and anise notes on the finish. “Excellent Absinthe” Wormwood Society Silver Medal International Wine & Spirits Competition

MARIE BRIZARD BORDEAUX, FRANCE The oldest French liqueurs house, has been bold since its beginning in 1755 in Bordeaux. A young female visionary, Marie Brizard created the legendary Anisette, a secret recipe that has been carefully guarded for 260 years. Today Marie Brizard® is a staple in over 100 countries. Marie Brizard Anisette 50PF / 750ML Best seller of the Marie Brizard line. An exclusive recipe handed down from generation to generation uses green anise from the high plains of the Mediterranean and more than 10 other plants, fruits and spices, to create a blend of natural aromas and flavors of the South and the Orient. 93pts “Best Buy” “Top 50 Spirits 2014”, Wine Enthusiast 91pts The Tasting Panel 5 Stars Highest Recommendation Spirit Journal PAOLUCCI ITALY Produced since 1873 by Italy’s Paolucci family according to traditional methods. Whether you prefer traditional clear or the Black Sambuca, Paolucci Sambuca will satisfy the most sophisticated palate. Paolucci Sambuca White Liqueur 84PF / 750ML This clear Sambuca is made from the essential oils of star anise and elderberry, with an appropriate sweetness. “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast Paolucci Sambuca Black Liqueur 80PF / 750ML This family recipe is distilled from a unique blend of ingredients including anise, elderberries, elderflower and sugar. A deliciously smooth finish with intense flavors. Paolucci Black Sambuca uses the essential oils of licorice and Witch Elder Bush to impart its rich flavor, but with a drier finish. ST. GEORGE SPIRITS CALIFORNIA Since St. George Spirits was founded in 1982, they’ve grown from a dedicated eau-de-vie distillery into a diverse operation that makes a range of craft spirits. St. George American Absinthe Verte 120PF / 200ML / 750ML Developed over many years of experimenting with botanicals and distillation techniques by Master Distiller Lance Winters. Grape based spirits infused with 14 different botanicals including Wormwood, Star Anise & Fennel. 120 Proof. The first 1,800 bottles sold out in 6 hours! Made with only the highest quality natural ingredients, this is a striking expression of absinthe. “St. George Absinthe is arguably the best absinthe going today...”, DrinkHacker.com. Highly Recommended “Well done. ...handmade in small batches and it shows.

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AGAVE MEZCAL

Del Maguey Santo Domingo Albarradas Single Village Mezcal 96PF / 750ML Aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, cracked pepper, earth, and smoke, with a long, dry, and smooth finish. “Best Tasting Mezcal in the World” World Spirits Championship 93pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013 97pts Extraordinary, USC 2015 Del Maguey Vida Single Village Mezcal 84PF / 750ML Del Maguey’s high quality mezcal offering at an affordable price. For those new to the world of Mezcal, Vida is the ticket in. Limited Items—Please inquire 93pts Chairman’s Trophy 2012, F. Paul Pacult’s Ultimate Spirits Challenge Specialty Series Del Maguey Ibérico Single Village Mezcal 98PF / 750ML Made with the legendary Ibérico de Bellota ham from Spain and a Ron Cooper collaborative effort. Del Maguey Pechuga Triple Distilled Single Village Mezcal 98PF / 750ML Begins with Minero, plus the addition of fruit and a chicken breast. Complex, very limited and most rare. Del Maguey Tobala Wild Mountain Single Village Mezcal 98PF / 750ML Rarely seen outside the villages that produce it, Del Maguey’s source for Tobala is a rare, remote, high elevation producer; it is extremely limited, special stuff. Vinos de Mezcal 100% Wild Papalometl San Pedro Teozacoalco: From 10-12 YR agave Cupreata. Earthy, dark and delicious with a palate of leather, slate, a hint of black olive and meatiness. A medium long finish starting with slightly sweet notes of dark dried black cherries that gives way to an earthy, savory mushroom. Vinos de Mezcal 100% Maguey Madrecuixe: From the mature Madrecuixe that has been earth-roasted, fermented with airborne microbes, twice distilled, unblended. Extremely rare wild mescal – silky, elegant, medium bodied, with a long, dry, clean, dusty finish.

DEL MAGUEY MEXICO VERY LIMITED A collection of rare, single village artisan mezcals from Ron Cooper, awarded the 2016 James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional. Each is made by authentic, centuries-old traditions in Oaxaca, named for its tiny village of origin and characterized by the agave varietal, micro-climate, and maker’s influence. The result is unlike anything you have ever experienced. Smoky, earthy, and stunningly complex, each bottling is a unique experience. Very Limited Del Maguey Chichicapa Single Village Mezcal 96PF / 750ML Delicate and nuanced with citrus, fresh herbs, pineapple, and a wisp of smoke on the palate. 94pts Excellent, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013. Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal 80PF / 750ML 10% agave nectar with 90% San Luis del Rio Single Village Mezcal. “Best New Spirits 2012” Wine & Spirits 91pts Wine Enthusiast Del Maguey Minero Single Village Mezcal 100PF / 750ML Displays sweeter flavors of vanilla and roasted pineapple with hints of leather and earth. Abundant ripe fruit lasts through the smooth finish. 95pts Chairman’s Trophy, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013. Del Maguey San Luis Del Rio Single Village Mezcal 94PF / 750ML “… may be the most fascinating mezcal ever produced… The flavor is clean, with an almost Scotch-like leather aroma and smoky corn sweetness; perhaps this is how pre-industrial Tequila tasted.” “Best New Spirits of 2012” Wine & Spirits 96pts Extraordinary, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016.

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AGAVE MEZCAL

Don Amado Mezcal Reposado 80PF / 750ML

DON AMADO MEXICO The renowned Arellanes family has been crafting one of the region’s most celebrated mezcals since the 1700s. 11 generations with a commitment to craftsmanship and experimentation have culminated in a spirit that is complex while approachable. Earthen-roasted agave hearts are fermented together with their piña fibers after crushing for a rich agave character. The mash is then double-distilled in small traditional ceramic clay pots. Aged varieties are matured in American oak casks previously used for barreling Pedro Domecq brandy. Don Amado Mezcal Añejo 80PF / 750ML A regal take on what many consider a rustic product. Savory, mesquite aromas hint at a backyard BBQ and cayenne pepper. These flavors flow between layers of baked stonefruit from the brandy barrels. Notes of grilled pineapple and finish with bright saline minerality. Don Amado Mezcal Pechuga 92PF / 750ML A treasure of complexity that exhibits rich, bright fruit notes, roasted nuts, dark baking spice, wafting hints of clean smoke, fresh cinnamon and stone fruits. Mature agave flavors are woven throughout, maintaining symmetry, balance and depth. FIDENCIO MEXICO, OAXACA Embodying the tradition and creativity of Oaxaca. With four generations of knowledge and the finest estate grown agave, Fidencio is a unique mezcal that is pure agave. Using 100% Espadín agave let to mature at least 10 years. Fidencio Joven Clasico Mezcal 88PF / 750ML Distilled twice in a traditional, wood fired, Alembic still, very similar to the stills used in Cognac. After the second distillation, we add a touch of water, and bottle. Fidencio Mezcal Joven Unico 88PF / 750ML Mexico- Made from 100% agave and double distilled. Earthy and slightly fruity on the palate, with mineral, smoke, and dried herbs, with a consistent fruit and agave undertone. MINA REAL MEXICO Mina Real Mezcal is an ecologically-sustainable mezcal made with agave slowly cooked in a brick kiln without the consumption of firewood. Their steaming method highlights the plants’ bright floral bouquet without burning an industry average of 3.5 lbs of firewood per liter produced. Mina Real Mezcal Blanco 92PF / 750ML Utilizing a combination of both modern and historical technique, the agave honeys for Mina Real are fermented intact with their crushed agave piña fibers, followed by a double distillation in copper alembic stills for pronounced earthiness and character. Mina Real Mezcal Reposado 84PF / 750ML Mina Real Mezcal Reposado is distilled from 100% agave espadín grown in Oaxaca. Real de Minas Distillery in Santa Catarina Minas steam-roasts the agave, saving wood and keeping the piñas (hearts) un-charred. It’s twice distilled in ceramic pot stills and ages in used American white oak casks for an undisclosed time.

Familiar Mexican aromas and tastes: roasted buttered corn, hints of cinnamon, tropical fruit, and dried chilies with a moderate amount of smoke. Barrel-aging contributes spicier, more vanilla-driven notes. Don Amado Mezcal Rústico 94PF / 750ML Minero clay influence is quite prevalent with aromatics of ash, crushed walnuts, roasted corn, and spices. Ctrusy espadin agave palate is well balanced against notes of caramel, butterscotch and herbs. Don Amado Mezcal Arroqueño 92PF / 750ML Rustic, refined, revealing floral aromatics with caramelized agave, leather and soft smoke notes lending structure to cooked yam flavors. Mouthfeel delivers quince, persimmon, lemon verbena and kaffir, with layers of

chocolate, espresso and spice. Don Amado Mezcal Largo 92PF / 750ML

Soft smoke with candied notes and a creamy mouthfeel layer fruit and a subtle spice on a palette of rich, cooked agave… reminiscent of the high desert just after a heavy rainfall, bright and clean.

PALENQUEROS MEXICO, OAXACA Mezcal Palenqueros showcases the craft of different maestro distillers (master distillers) from single palenque’s (distilleries) across Oaxaca, Mexico in a range of still proof Mezcales. Palenqueros Alberto Espadin Madrecuishe 106PF / 750ML Madrecuishe is made by maestro mezcalero Don Alberto “Beto” Ortiz, who is renowned for his beautiful distillation and has become a legend in the area. Complex with notes of lemon, mandarin, ginger, lemon, pineapple, and honey. Palenqueros Omar Nolasco Espadin Mezcal 110PF / 750ML Palenqueros Espadin is made by maestro mezcalero Omar Nolasco in San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca. Omar represents the bright future of mezcal. He’s a young fifth generation distiller who works to preserve the traditional methods of mezcal production. Palenqueros Onofre Ortiz Ensamble Cinco Magueyes Mezcal 96PF / 750ML Palenqueros Ensamble Cinco Magueyes is made by fifth generation Maestro Mezcalero Onofre Ortiz (son of legendary mezcalero Alberto “Don Beto” Ortiz) with maguey Espadin, Mexicano, Madrecuishe, Bicuishe, and Tepeztate. This mezcal is complex with flavors of almonds, raspberries, melon, and wildflower honey. Palenqueros Valente Garcia Espadin Mexicano Bicuishe Mezcal 99PF / 750ML Palenqueros Espadin – Mexicano – Bicuishe is made by meastro mezcalero Don Valente Angel Garcia in his tiny community outside of Miahuatlan. The agaves are cooked, milled, fermented, and distilled together. Look for notes of pear, plum, ginger, coconut, licorice, and sage.

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TEQUILA FORTALEZA

AUTHENTIC PRODUCTION PROCESS AUTHENTIC PRODUCTION PROCESS

HAND CRAFTED STONE MILLED HAND CRAFTED STONE MILLED

SMALL BRICK OVEN COPPER POT STILL SMALL BRICK OVEN COPPER POT STILL

MAKING TEQUILA THE SAME WAY IT WAS MADE 100 YEARS AGO

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AGAVE TEQUILA

ARTENOM MEXICO Tequila ArteNOM presents aficionados with the personal selections of world-class artisan tequila distillers. 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.

CIMARRÓN MEXICO, JALISCO Cimarrón Tequila from Jalisco is distilled from hillside agave grown at 4,620’ elevation, where plant sugars reach an average of 24-26° Brix. A low-pressure, slow agave roast creates Cimarrón’s bright, forward flavor, and fermentation is entirely natural. Cimarrón Tequila Blanco 80PF / 375ML- Flask / 750ML / 1.0L 100% agave tequila, ideal for cocktail aficionados; its dry profile and its defined blue agave character, brings the

No two ArteNOM selecciones will ever be the same

best of tequila to any combination. Cimarrón Tequila Reposado 80PF / 375ML / 750ML / 1.0L

100% blue agave, dry profiles. Its light profile combines perfectly and allows the maximum expression of the creativity and talent for mixologists to print their personal stamp in their cocktails.

DON DIEGO SANTA MEXICO Made in limited quantities in Guadalajara by Destileria Rio de Plata, one of the most highly respected producers. The distillery prides itself on its estate-grown 100% Blue Agave Tequilana Weber and small-batch, multiple distillation processes. Each of the expressions is certified Kosher and bottled at 80 proof, and it’s unique and memorable packaging clearly communicates premium tequila and capturing “The True Taste of Mexico”. Don Diego Santa Blanco 80PF / 750ML Tequila at its purest, fresh, light and lovely Agave flavor; Excellent balance between crispness and sweetness with a long pleasant finish. 91pts Beverage Testing Institute 2015: Don Diego Santa Reposado 80PF / 750ML Aged for a minimum of eight months, blended to tequilas aged up to 14 months. A well-crafted Tequila of substance and finesse. Mouth filling with strength, soft tannins, a hint of sweetness, smooth with a long lingering finish. 94pts Gold Medal Beverage Testing Institute 2015 Don Diego Santa Añejo 80PF / 750ML Aged for a minimum of 12 months, blended to Tequilas aged far longer. The final blend is about 18 months. Mouth filling, vanilla, hints of tobacco and oak, balanced with strength and a long smooth finish. Velvety texture.

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1146 Añejo 80PF / 750ML

From agave grown at 4,620’ elevation, this Anejo was aged for nearly three years in Loire Valley French oak before finishing for a final fourth year in used Tennessee rye casks.

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1414 Reposado 80PF / 750ML

One of the most terroir-driven flavors in the business, agave grown at 5,400’ elevation and fermented using field-derived yeast. “Best of the Best” 2012 TEQUILA.net Awards

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1549 Blanco Organico 80PF / 750ML From Valley growing conditions at 4,200’ elevation, this spirit presents a distinctive herbaceous flavor with warm aromatics and fresh, vegetal bouquet.

Be prepared to be seriously impressed. 91pts Beverage Testing Institute 2015

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1579 Blanco 80PF / 750ML

Using tequila’s highest altitude agave from 6,079’, Felipe Camarena crafts this bright, aromatic tequila from stressed hillside agave, slowly roasted in brick ovens, macerated intact with fiber for a pronounced flavor, and distilled with rainwater.

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FUENTESECA MEXICO Special Release Tequilas

The Fuenteseca Reserva Extra Añejo Tequilas include the oldest bottled tequilas in the history of the tequila business. They exemplify barrel aging mastery by using assorted wood types, storage conditions, altitudes and micro-climates to mature nuanced spirits. These historical selections are made available to us by Enrique Fonseca, who began storing these legendary distillates twenty-five years ago and now periodically releases them when determined to be optimal. The newest edition, Cosecha, is 3 year rested blanco. The Fuenteseca Tequilas are also the first commercially available tequila products authorized by the CRT to carry both an agave harvest vintage date as well as a barrel aging statement.

Fuenteseca Reserva Añejo 7yr Fuenteseca Reserva Añejo 7yr 84PF / 750ML

Fuenteseca Reserva Añejo 18yr 87PF / 750ML

Produced in September 1995, 75% of this lot was distilled in copper double-column stills and 25% distilled in copper alembic stills. Aging began in Canadian white oak casks previously used to age rye whiskey and stored at 4,600’ for six years. The tequilas were then blended and re-barreled, with half left to rest in Canadian white oak Rye casks and half moved to European dark oak barrels previously used to age California red wine. The refilled casks were then moved to a cooler, breezier climate, and left to age for an additional twelve years. Fuenteseca Reserva Añejo 21yr 87PF / 750ML This lot was distilled in copper double-column stills from mostly 1984 plantings harvested in late 1993 and laid into barrel in early 1994. The casks were stored 10 years in a dry, earthen-floor room in Atotonilco el Alto, before being moved to a higher, cooler climate on the slope above the highland town, where they remained for 11 more years. Nearly all of the barrels were previously used for aging California white wine, with one barrel having been used for aging Canadian rye whiskey.

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. Half of the run was then stored in American white oak previously used to age California red wine, and the remaining half barreled. Fuenteseca Reserva Añejo 11yr 83.4PF / 750ML 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 in 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.

“ ...the oldest bottled tequilas in the history of the tequila business. They exemplify barrel aging mastery... ”

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AGAVE TEQUILA FORTALEZA MEXICO 100% Agave Tequila Beautiful hand-crafted, stone-milled tequila by fifth-generation Sauza family using traditional techniques, all echoing their unique heritage, authentic production process and artisan methodologies. Fortaleza is a “lowlands” tequila, made from agave that takes longer to ripen giving it a sweeter flavor. Fortaleza Blanco 80PF / 750ML 100% Agave Tequila: The Fortaleza line-up is fantastic but the Bianco shows the purity of the spirit with tons of depth. Vegetative, roasted herbs, spice, orange peel and coriander shows this is a sipper to enjoy. “Best of the Best” Best Lowland Blanco, Judge Favorite Fortaleza Blanco (Still Strength) 92PF / 750ML 100% Stone Crushed Tequila Aromas of fruit, baked fully-ripened agave, green olive, and earth are invitingly present. Slightly brighter and a touch more rustic than the regular blanco, the accents of butter, olive, earth, black pepper, and vegetal qualities in the flavor are enhanced because it comes straight from our small copper pot still, without adding water prior to bottling. For years, the only way to sample this was to visit our distillery in Tequila, Jalisco. Until now. Fortaleza Reposado 80PF / 750ML 100% Agave Tequila: Aged in barrel for up to nine months, no less than six, and is authentic tequila, the kind that would make Sauza’s ancestors proud. “Best of the Best” Best Lowland Blanco Tequila Fortaleza Añejo 80PF / 750ML 100% Agave Tequila: Aged two to three years in oak barrels and has a beautiful silky smooth character that does Añejo right: rich, but not cloyingly sweet. “Best of the Best” Best Lowland Blanco Tequila Judge

“PORTRAIT OF A SAUZA” BEER & TEQUILA COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 3/4oz fresh squeezed lemon juice 3/4oz honey syrup (diluted 1:1 with water) 2oz Fortaleza Añejo Tequila 1.5oz Pyramid Weiss Cream beer 2 dashes Barkeep Fennel Bitters DIRECTIONS

In a shaker tin, combine all ingredients, add ice and shake, the double fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with freshly-grated cinnamon and a few dots of Angustura Bitters — ADAM STEMMLER OF THE EAST BAY SPICE COMPANY

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OLD MEXICO MEXICO 80/20 blend, handmade, twice-distilled, small batch Tequila made from select Blue Agave picked at the peak of maturity from the ripe fields of Jalisco, then slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens. Made using the highest percentage of Agave of any Tequila bottled in the United States. Our Premium Quality comes through in both aroma and taste making it the perfect choice for your next Margarita. Old Mexico Tequila combines the highest quality Tequila at one of the most affordable prices. Old Mexico Blanco -80PF 80PF / 1L “Best Buy” “Highly Recommended” Beverage Testing Institute Old Mexico Oro -80PF 80PF / 1L “Highly Recommended” Beverage Testing Institute

LAPIS TEQUILA MEXICO Discovered 6,000 years ago by its deep blue color, Lapis Lazuli has been coveted by Kings and Nobles as a symbol of divine appreciation and approval. In honor of this gem, Lapis Tequila has created an Aged, Reposado and Blanco that combines refined taste and aesthetic elegance in a “Great Class” product and unique personality. Gold Medal Craft Spirits Award 2013 Lapis Tequila Blanco 80PF / 750ML A fascinating white Tequila, carefully distilled to achieve a perfect balance of blue agave flavor. Lapis Tequila Reposado 80PF / 750ML As a Reposado, it expresses an optimum balance between agave and wood as it is aged in American white oak and French dark oak barrels. Smooth and balanced profile with deep flavors and earthy aromas; It is perfect for the initiate

who reveals his secrets. Lapis Tequila Añejo 80PF / 750ML

Aged elegant, of great quality and balance; soft on the mouth and throat, although with ample aromatic persistence. It was born to taste “right”, in glass and at a cool ambient temperature that expresses its optimum flavor. 2x Winner La Excelencia En Tequila

TEQUILA PURASANGRE MEXICO Spanish for “Thoroughbred,” Tequila Purasangre is highly regarded in Mexico for its mature-agave flavor and highland Atotonilco El Alto pedigree. Tequila Purasangre Blanco Fuerte 87PF / 750ML Native highlander and master distiller Enrique Fonseca employees unique technique with Purasangre, distilling earthy Atotonilco El Alto agave first in stainless steel alembic pot stills followed by a second distillation in copper pots. The tequila is both rich and balanced, with a distinctive agave flavor inherent of Atotonilco’s 5,200’ elevation. 92pts “GOLD MEDAL “EXCEPTIONAL” BTI ‘13 Tequila Purasangre Reposado 80PF / 750ML Aged 10 months in French Oak. Clean aromas of cooked agave and walnut notes. Balanced, soft palate with hints of raisins, plums and tobacco. Tequila Purasangre Añejo 80PF / 1L Aged 2 years in Oak. Elegant and intense on the palate with notes of almond, vanilla and coffee. 94pts “GOLD MEDAL “EXCEPTIONAL” BTI ‘13 Tequila Purasangre Gran Reserva Extra Añejo 5yr 80PF / 750ML Aged 5 years in Oak. Full and rich body. Opulent mouthfeel. Mature agave integrated with notes of oak, tobacco and caramel.

3 4 5 MEXICO (Tres, Cuatro, Cinco)

This renown 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. 3-4-5 Extra Añejo Tequila 87PF / 750ML This Tequila comes from a careful selection process of three extra-aged Tequilas of three, four and five years of maturation in previous barrels of Sherry and California Reds. Its extraordinary elaboration highlights the qualities of the Blue Agave and the fine aging woods; that through time, they capture the unique and mature profile that the careful “assemble” or “coupage” has

achieved. Its unleaded glass container, 100% handcrafted, with a biznaga inside and a thin lid carved for use as a decanter, ennobles this creation of Alonso González Jr., who has signed and numbered each bottle turning it into a collection treasure. Gold Medal Craft Competition ‘15 Silver Medal Tequila Challenge ‘08

Sold in handmade crystal decanters created by artist Alonso Gonzalez Jr. Only 1000 of these bottles were made.

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AMARI / FERNET / APERITIVO

BOOMSMA HOLLAND, FRIESLAND Still an independent fifth generations family-owned business, thereby ensuring that old traditions are cherished and new ambitions fulfilled. Boomsma Claerkampster Cloosterbitter Liqueur Boomsma Claerkampster Cloosterbitter Liqueur 80PF / 750ML This herbal bitter is produced by Dutch genever distiller Boomsma. Cloosterbitter is based on a 15th century recipe, made with a blend of 17 herbs and plants found in the Frisian meadows during the month of May. Delicious chilled on the rocks, in a mixed drink or in cocktails. “Tangy and sweet in the mouth, the ethereal softness complements the gentle herbal flavor that elaborates each sip before finishing with a touch of bitterness.” 91pts Excellent Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 Boomsma Frisian Beerenburger Herbal Bitter 60PF / 750ML An 11-herb tincture similar to Cloosterbitter but the botanicals are different. Full-bodied herbal bitter made by adding herbs to genever with notes of coriander, licorice, gentian, juniper berry and laurel. Has a smooth, yet bitter, finish. It is bracing neat, chilled and on the rocks—also a perfect bitter component in a whiskey-based cocktail. CAPPELLETTI TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE, ITALY There are not many Trentino or indeed Italian companies that can celebrate a century of uninterrupted business in the hands of the same family. Cappelletti Pasubio Vino Amaro 34PF / 750ML Amaro Pasubio is a true taste of the Dolomite Mountains in the Trentino region. On a base of rich aged wine you’ll find notes of blueberries, pine and smoke, together with bitter alpine herbs. The recipe from Giuseppe Cappelletti dates back to the early 20th century and is among the Erboristeria’s first Amari. CARDAMARO ITALY The one and only amaro based on wine and Nizza Monferrato Cardoon. Recreated from the ancient recipe from the Bosca Family. Cardamaro Vino Amaro 34PF / 750ML Producer Giovanni Bosca uses estate wine as the base for his Amari. After infusing the wine and other botanicals with cardoon and blessed thistle, the distillate rests in new oak for at least six months. 34 proof, low for typical Amari, and less bitter than many with a smooth, nutty, candied winter spice quality to it. Cardamaro is one of the most unique and interesting Amari available. An absolutely fantastic price for a high quality, delicious Amari and a perfect gateway into the world of Italian bitters. 91pts Excellent Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016

NARDINI VENETO, ITALY Spicy harmonies. Enjoying a moment in company, for an aperitif or after a meal; a truly pleasurable addition to the evening. Aperitifs and bitters made from naturally blended spices, herbs and citrus fruits to amaze you with their bold, harmoniously balanced flavor. Nardini L’Amaro 62PF / 6pk / 1L Balanced, citrusy, intense. Amaro Nardini is the perfect balance of flavors, with hints of liquorice from the gentian root, peppermint and orange: a variety of flavors, in perfect balance. Serve it straight, cold or on the rocks: it tastes great in every way. LEOPOLD BROS. DENVER, COLORADO Home to eight stills in five different styles, made by some of the finest craftsmen in the world. They are the first distillery in the world in over fifty years to run distillations of a Three Chamber Still, a truly rare and unique piece of engineering and art. Leopold Bros. Aperitivo 48PF / 750ML The brothers went back to the drawing board to created an all-natural version of the bitter aperitivo that uses real cochineal for color and brings a bolder, bitter flavor. Sweet and bitter, with a citrus overlay, more earthy and floral than other aperitivos. It mixes like a DREAM! Leopold Bros. “Fernet Leopold” Highland Amaro 80PF / 750ML They are at it again—this time it’s a fantastic Fernet Amaro. Loaded with spearmint, it packs a lovely bitter finish. Complex, with layers of mint, cocoa nib, lavender, vanilla, and smoke. A palate of ginger, hops, bergamot and rose make this cult Amaro worth diving into. Gold Medal 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition PAOLUCCI ITALY Named after the region in which it was originally made in 1873, Amaro CioCiaro is made using a recipe closely guarded by the Paolucci family. Paolucci Amaro CioCiaro 60PF / 750ML Considered Italy’s finest Amaro, by America’s most prominent mixologists, Amaro CioCiaro, from an authentic 1873 family recipe, is made from a mixture of carefully selected herbs and natural ingredients. It just may be the closest substitute you’ll find for the original Amer Picon. Easily drinkable by itself, it won’t take over in a cocktail, plus…a very nice Amaro for the price. 90-95pts Superb “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast

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ROYAL VALLET MEXICO, MEXICO CITY Henri Vallet crafted these classic bitters in the 1860s, when he emigrated to Mexico from France during colonization. He remained in his adopted homeland and by the 1880s had established local prominence as a skilled distiller. Vallet Amargo Angostura Vallet 90PF / 750ML A bitter liqueur made from Angostura bark and a maceration of cherry fruits, cloves and other roots and spices. Herbal notes of bittersweet dark chocolate and citrus rind balance an earthly richness to create this delightful elixir. Vallet Fernet Vallet 70PF / 750ML Made from a maceration of aromatic plants, roots and spices including cinnamon, clove, quassia wood, gentian root and cardamom. An intensely herbal, woodsy digestif. Vallet Granada-Vallet Bitter Liqueur 64PF / 750ML Pomegranate tartness with hints of cinnamon and fennel is balanced by woody gentian root, wormwood and cinchona bark, with citrus notes of orange and kaffir lime. Oaxacan cochineal delivers its beautiful color. ST. GEORGE SPIRITS CALIFORNIA America’s original craft distillery. Proudly independent. Passionate about innovation. Committed to craft. Over nearly four decades at the vanguard of the American craft spirits revolution, they have been distilling exceptional artisanal spirits with integrity. St. George “Bruto Americano” Bitter Aperitivo Liqueur 48PF / 750ML Ready for a bigger, better, bitterer bar? Say hello to Bruto Americano! With a bracing dose of bitterness, a bright pop of citrus, and intriguing sylvan notes, Bruto is a bitter aperitivo liqueur that makes us as proud as it does thirsty. Bruto comes from a variety of herbs, roots, and other botanicals and includes gentian root; California-grown Seville orange; balsam fir and Cascara sagrada from the California buckthorn. Bright, citrusy, bitter hints of fruit and light sweetness. St. George produces a particularly amazing interpretation of this style. For back bars and cocktail programs—the world is wide here. “Your Negronis and Spritzes just got more interesting” – Drink Me; Featured in Tales of the Cocktail. America’s elegant answer to Italy’s Campari. – Spirit Journal “2016 Year’s Best” –Wine & Spirits Magazine “Sublime” – Imbibe

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BITTERS / SYRUPS / NON-ALCOHOL

BITTERCUBE BITTERS USA, WISCONSIN Created by hand with naturally sourced ingredients, using no extracts or oils. The process, different for each style, takes 2-5 weeks depending on the variety. Bittercube has grown—starting out creating one-gallon jars of bitters and now producing batches in large maceration barrels—but the hands-on process remains the same. A few drops transforms old standbys into fresh, new creations. Bittercube Bitters Blackstrap 1oz / 5oz Bittercube Bitters Bolivar 1oz / 5oz Bittercube Bitters Jamaican #2 1oz / 5oz Bittercube Bitters

COCKTAIL & SONS USA, LOUISIANA Founded in 2015 by husband and wife bartender team Max and Lauren, Cocktail & Sons is on a mission to revive the commercial and home bar. Using farm fresh ingredients and real Louisiana sugarcane, they are complex syrups for simple drinks. Cocktail & Sons Fassionola 4 case / 32OZ A re-imagining of the lost tiki syrup first produced in the 1950s for the original Hurricane cocktail. Their take is a tropical fruit syrup with fresh Louisiana strawberries, hibiscus, and lime for modern tiki and beyond. Cocktail & Sons Honeysuckle & Peppercorns

Orange 1oz / 5oz Bittercube Bitters Door City Hop Bitters 1oz / 5oz

4 case / 32OZ 6 case / 8OZ

Bittercube Bitters Cherry Bark Vanilla 1oz / 5oz Bittercube Bitters Jamaican #1 1oz / 5oz

An exotic pairing of malty honeysuckle with the savory heat of toasted peppercorns for a spicy vegetal syrup from the Deep South. Our syrup is well suited to tequila, mezcal, and American, Irish, and Scotch whiskies. Try it in

your next margarita, paloma, or whiskey sour. Cocktail & Sons Mint & Lemon Verbena

4 case / 32OZ 6 case / 8OZ

BARRITT’S BERMUDA Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer Barritt’s Ginger Beer can be enjoyed alone or mixed with dark rum to create Bermuda’s “National Drink”, the “Dark & Stormy®”. Sweet but not too sugary, Barritt’s has a definite ginger bite that tickles the back of your throat. Also used as a versatile mixer adding spice to vodka for the Moscow Mule and other cocktails. Barritt’s Bermuda Ginger Beer 4x6pk 12oz Cans 6x4pk 12oz Bottle 10oz - 7.11L Screw Cap Barritt’s Bermuda Diet Ginger Beer

Combines two types of mint with wild lemon verbena and wormwood to produce a unique and intoxicating syrup ideal for vodka, gin, tequila, rum, and whiskies. Add this to your next mojito, julep, southside, and more. Cocktail & Sons Oleo Saccharum 4 case / 32OZ 6 case / 8OZ Oleo Saccharum (or “oiled sugar” in Latin) is a common Colonial punch base made by muddling citrus peels with sugar. We combined hand carved orange and lemon peels with Louisiana sugar for a lengthy maceration process, topped off with fresh cut lemongrass, toasted cardamom, and dried ginger. This syrup pairs well with vodka, gin, tequila, rum, pisco, and whiskies. Try it in your next Tom

Collins, daiquiri, French 75, and more. Cocktail & Sons Spiced Demerara

4x6pk 12oz Cans 6x4pk 12oz Bottle

4 case / 32OZ 6 cases / 8OZ

SLIM MULE INGREDIENTS 1 oz vodka ½ oz St Elder Elderflower Liquer 1 oz lemon juice Barritt’s Sugar Free Ginger Beer DIRECTIONS Build this cocktail by pouring vodka,

A syrup built with a focus on aged spirits. A sweet and spicy combination of traditional baking spices, toasted peppercorns, wild cherry bark, and orange peel, it’s perfect for an Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Bardstown Buck, and beyond.

St. Germain ™ , lemon juice & Barritt’s Sugar Free Ginger Beer into ice-filled glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice & lemon wheel. — BARRITTSGINGERBEER.COM ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR Q

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FEE BROTHERS ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Bitters, Mixers, Cordial Syrups, Botanical Waters Opened in 1863, Fee Brothers Bitters of Rochester, New York, is in its fourth generation of manufacturing top quality cocktail mixes, bitters, flavoring syrups and other beverage ingredients. Most are based on old family recipes that are second to none, and some are hard to find anywhere else. A must-have for bars, mixologists and innovative bartenders, Fee Brothers bitters, mixers, and cordial syrups are ideally suited for flavoring a wide variety of cocktails. Ask about our extensive inventory of Fee Brothers: Here’s just a few ratings: Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters 93pts “This is a great choice to add attractive layers to the foundation of a cocktail and ornamentation to the top flavor notes” Beverage Testing Institute. Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters 93pts “This bitter is a no-brainer for crafting clever cocktails” Beverage Testing Institute Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel-Aged Bitters 91pts “Quite impactful and instantly gives more serious depth to a cocktail” Beverage Testing Institute SCRAPPY’S BITTERS SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Scrappy’s Bitters are highly regarded in the bartending community and have some great press. Scrappy’s makes their flavors bold without using chemicals by pairing supporting flavors with the central flavor. Scrappy’s uses fresh, organic fruits and herbs – never oils, extracts, or dried produce and everything that goes into these bitters is hand-made — from the blender to the caramel. Scrappy’s is processed and bottled in only one location, and each batch is numbered after meticulous inspection. Scrappy’s Lavender Bitters 5oz Scrappy’s Chocolate Bitters 5oz Scrappy’s Lime Bitters 5oz Scrappy’s Aromatic Bitters 5oz Scrappy’s Grapefruit Bitters 5oz Seville Orange Bitters 5oz Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters Highly Recommended Beverage Testing Institute Scrappy’s Celery Bitters 5oz Highly Recommended Beverage Testing Institute Scrappy’s Orange Bitters 5oz 94pts “This bitters really transforms the cocktail completely and makes it nearly impossible to put down. Quite a powerful tool for the adroit bartender’s arsenal.” Beverage Testing Institute

JACK RUDY COCKTAIL CO Handcrafted in the South, Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. was created to preserve and revive the heritage of crafted cocktails. Using quality ingredients Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. improves upon tradition and appeals to a modern market. Jack Rudy Small-Batch Tonic 500ml Made using a quinine distillate along with a subtle selection of botanicals and a touch of cane sugar. Light, crisp and refreshing, with a soft backbone of quinine, this elixir is incredibly quaffable and pairs with all manner of gins. Jack Rudy Small Batch Tonic has garnered kudos from editors at GQ, Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Jack Rudy Tonic Water Bottles 6 Slvs of 4X247 ML Inspired by the bright citrus profile and elegant bitter finish of our Classic Tonic Syrup, our new Ready-to-Drink Tonic Water is ready to mix directly from the bottle, fully This Grenadine is sweet, tart, bright and highly perfumed. Crafted from pomegranate juice from a small family farm in Madera, CA; this Grenadine is rich and full-flavored up front, and then gives way to a bright, tropical finish that lifts a drinks profile; use it to create new cocktails, or classic drinks like a Ward 8, Jack Rose, El Presidente, or Monkey Gland. Jack Rudy Small Batch-Elderflower Tonic Syrup 500ml Made with a combination of quinine and dried elderflower. Subtly floral and enjoyably bitter. Pairs with Classic gins, bourbon and even tequila. Jack Rudy Sweet Tea Syrup 500ml Our Sweet Tea Syrup is at home with Vodka or Bourbon, tap water or sparkling water. 3/4 ounce goes a long way in upgrading many cocktails. Our Sweet Tea Syrup is at home with Vodka or Bourbon, tap water or sparkling water. 3/4 ounce goes a long way in upgrading many cocktails. NIKOLAIHOF WACHAU , AUSTRIA Demeter certified Biodynamic elderflowers from an independent bio-diverse farm in Austria. Nikolaihof Austrian Elderflower Syrup 750ML A heavenly biodynamic elderflower syrup, or hollerblüten, by Nikolaihof Wachau, one of Austria’s top wine producers. Made once a year using fresh-picked elder blossoms steeped in organic simple syrup, resulting in a thick, sweet and intensely aromatic syrup with a unique floral note combining flavors of lychee, grapefruit and pear. A total production of about only 3,500 bottles per year. Whether you’re looking for an alcohol alternative or a new flavor to add to your bar supplies, this is the most aromatic and pure elderflower syrup you’ll taste. Twice the concentration and one-half the cost of Elderflower Cordials and an amazing addition to champagne, prosecco or cava. carbonated and beautifully balanced. Jack Rudy Small-Batch Grenadine 500ml

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BRANDY ARMAGNAC & CALVADOS

CHAUFFE-COEUR CALVADOS FRANCE Martayrol is a family-owned business with a tradition that goes back to the last century and specializes in the making of various fruit brandies from France. The cider is distilled in copper pot

stills and aged exclusively in Limousin oak. Chauffe-Coeur Calvados VSOP 86PF / 750ML

Made using fruit from the orchards near the village of Cambremer, in the heart of Calvados. Chauffe Coeur VSOP is aged in 120 litre Limousin oak barrels for 6 years. Spicy apple strudel, creamy almond nougat. Incredibly delicious and elegant. 90-95pts “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast 95pts Beverage Testing Institute Chauffe-Coeur Calvados Hors d’Age 86PF / 750ML The Hors d’Age Chauffe Coeur Calvados is aged a minimum of 15 years in oak. “The 140 Best Five-Star Rated Spirits in the World”, “Another great value on this roster that deserves greater attention by consumers and the service industry. Big aromas are followed by beautifully balanced baked fruit/pastry-like tastes”, F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal Hall of Fame. 96-100pts “Best Spirits of the Year” Wine Enthusiast

DARTIGALONGUE BAS-ARMAGNAC, FRANCE From the oldest family-owned distillery in the heart of the Bas Armagnac Appellation, renowned to be the best Cru in Armagnac. Recognized as a top producer. Vintage dated 20, 30,

40, 50 & 60 year-old available by special order. Dartigalongue X.O. Minimum 10YO 80PF / 750ML

One of the best values in Bas Armagnac. “From ‘the oldest House in Armagnac’ comes a well-balanced sipper that’s reminiscent of Bourbon with its deep amber color; its rich, sweet caramel note; and bold finish that tastes of maple-butter sprinkled with clove and cinnamon.” 94pts “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast Dartigalongue Hors d’Age: Minimum 15YO 80PF / 750ML Fruity, mildly sweet and delicious. The finish is long, fat, silky and immensely satisfying. 93pts “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast 94pts Excellent Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012 MARIE DUFFAU BAS-ARMAGNAC, FRANCE A reputation for unsurpassed quality, earned by using fruit harvested from the best vineyards of the Bas Armagnac using superior varietals and no pesticides or fertilizers. Slow, small batch single, low temperature distillation; 10% Gascon oak provides good tannins, darker color and beautiful spices. Marie Duffau Napoléon: Minimum 6YO 80PF / 750ML

THE BITTERED SLING INGREDIENTS 2 oz Marie Duffau Armagnac

¼ – ½ oz Simple Syrup or Gum/ Syrup* 2 dashes Scrappy’s Cardemom bitters Garnish with nutmeg on top DIRECTIONS Stir ingredients over ice, use a micro-planner to grate nutmeg over the top.

— ADVENTURESIN COCKTAILS.COM

Flavors of cocoa, orange rind, cake batter and vanilla. Soft tannins on the finish with a touch of rancio to come. 90-95pts “Top 50 Best Buy Spirits”, Wine Enthusiast Marie Duffau Hors d’Age: Minimum 12YO 80PF / 750ML Wonderfully complex and distinctive. An Armagnac to be savored. 94pts “Top 10 Best Armagnacs”, Wine Enthusiast

Marie Duffau holding her grand son, Jacques Delord

Born in 1875, Prosper Delord started the company as an itinerant distiller. He gained a reputation for his dedication and expertise by carting his traveling pot still around to the farms in the Bas Armagnac region. He later married Marie Duffau and in 1925, they officially founded the company with their son Gaston and established the business as a permanent site in Lannepax. The Ar magnacs were sold under the two names, Delord or Marie Duffau, each named taken from a Grandmother of the family. Today, great grandsons Jerome and Sylvain carry on the same tradition, having established a reputation for quality that is unsurpassed.

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COQUEREL FRANCE A well-know maison. Their Calvados are sold in twenty countries around the world and have been awarded over a hundred medals, including five times the grand prize of honor from the French President awarding the best Calvados cellars. Coquerel Fine VS Calvados 80PF / 750ML Coquerel Fine or VS is a blend of Calvados aged a minimum of 2 years and selected by our cellar master to confer its strength and freshness. Gold Medal Intl Wine and Spirit Competition ‘16 Coquerel VSOP Calvados 80PF / 750ML Coquerel VSOP is Calvados known for its fruity and floral aromas resulting from a blend of Calvados aged of a minimum of 4 years. Gold Medal Concours Généal Agricole De Paris ‘16

Calvados

FRANCE

Cognac

Armagnac

KINDRED SPIRITS:

When it comes to brandies, nothing competes with France’s amber trio; Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados, each a pure product of its own terroir. Cognac comes from a sector of chalky soil near the town it’s named for, in the Charentes region north of Bordeaux. Armagnac’s territory lies south of the Garonne river in the Midi Pyrénées region once known as Gascony, of Musketeer fame. Made with white wine from three areas—in ascending order of excellence, Haut-Armagnac, Ténarèze and Bas Armagnac Apple orchards replace vineyards in Normandy, where calvados , familiarly called calva, was named after one of the departments in which it’s made—double-distilled from apple mash fermented with yeast. First recorded in the 16th century, calva is the basis of the trou Normand, the pause during a hearty meal for a nip —FRANCETODAY.COM

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