Spirits $250 - $499

Cynar is a much loved Italian bitter liqueur, named for the artichokes (Cynara Scolymus) that are the main flavouring ingredients. This is from the 1970s.

Sherwood Pure Rye, 14 years, 110.4pf

Since the beginning of the colonial days in America, Marylanders have been trailblazing what has become the state’s signature style of rye whiskey. In the decades leading up to Prohibition, Maryland along with Pennsylvania and Kentucky led the nation in the production of distilled spirits and Maryland rye whiskey was imitated and sought after throughout the land. After Prohibition, the Maryland whiskey industry never fully recovered, and what was revived died a slow death, with the last Maryland whiskey distillery ceasing production in 1972. For the following forty years, the once-great Maryland whiskey lineage that spanned more than two centuries was no more.

MD Heritage Rye was recently started by two friends of ours in the spirits industry and was built to showcase some of the amazing brands and labels that existed during the long distilling history of Maryland.  With a 14 year age statement this is some of the oldest MGP rye released to the market in recent history and almost unheard of in the market today as most of the rye being released is half that age.

FREDDIE'S NOTE

Noe Simple Task started when I visited our Canadian distilleries in early 2017. I enjoy travelling to different places in the world to see how they distill their spirits. There, I was able to taste some great Canadian whisky straight out of the barrel. I was really drawn to the fruit and floral notes they achieve. I wanted to know more. Later in the year I went back for a deeper dive to learn all about their process. And taste some more great whisky. This was a step outside my comfort zone. The rules and laws for making whiskey in Kentucky that I grew up with don’t apply up there. But I came back inspired and began blending. Now, while the flavors of the Canadian whisky had piqued my interest, my heart still lies in Kentucky. So I was excited about the idea of bringing the best of both worlds together. Knowing I wanted to blend with Kentucky Straight Rye, I started experimenting with different Canadian whiskies, trying to pull in those fruity and floral notes. They use a lot of different barrels to age up there, so I was able to play around with a lot of different flavors. I was looking for something that would round out the blend and really showcase the nuances of both the American and Canadian whiskies. In the end, I found the 40-year-old whisky and 13-year-old rye helped me achieve exactly what I wanted—a truly balanced and refined whiskey with a nice, lingering finish that’s full of flavor.

COLOR: Golden Amber

AROMA: Caramel with soft spice and dried fruit notes

TASTE: Full bodied blend of seasoned Oak, spice and vanilla notes with hints of cinnamon

FINISH: Slightly lingering with a warm spice finish

Vintage Bacardi

Don Facundo's original recipe

Ron Chico Puerto Rican Rum

Gold Label

Vintage (1940s-1950s)

Produced in Cuba in the 1940s-1950s (Imported to the US before the 1962 embargo on Cuban products)

Imported by Granada Wines (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Baker’s 13 is a limited edition bottling of special 13-year single barrel liquid, bottled at 107 proof. This extra aged expression explores how time and location in the warehouse drives distinction from barrel to barrel.

Comes with Display Box

Springbank Local Barley 13 Year