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Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2024

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Blended reposado from used American Oak barrels and French Oak barrels that once held Marsala wine - year may vary 

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Each year an unstoppable search for whiskey wonder beckons The Boss Hog to the far corners of the earth... a karmic quest that Knows No Bounds, beginning with Single Barrel Rye.

For this, our eleventh utterance of the mantra, WhistlePig's whiskey makers journey to Rajasthan, India - the Land of Kings - in search of precious spices to forge the world’s first Thandai barrel aged Rye. An alluring elixir served in celebration of victory and creation, Thandai joins the shakti of Straight Rye Whiskey with a floral meditation of saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg, further enlivened by fennel, poppy and black peppercorn. The result is a splendid wellspring of strength and majesty; a saga befitting the maharajah of Rye.

Fearlessly First Among all Whiskeys, Powerfully Complex and Bottled at Proof, The Juggernaut hails to the grandest of all The Boss Hog promises... Stupendous!

A world renowned Japanese blend, Hibiki 17 Year Old is made with aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's distilleries. Initially released in 1989, the blend is matured in Japanese mizunara oak casks at Yamazaki. Hibiki means harmony, which has certainly been achieved in this wonderful and iconic blend.

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Each year, Old Forester releases a limited edition Birthday Bourbon to commemorate the birthday of George Garvin Brown on September 2nd. These releases are known for their unique character, which varies from year to year based on the selection of barrels and the conditions under which they were aged.

Age: 12 Years
Proof: 107 Proof
ABV: 53.5%
We can anticipate a bourbon that has been carefully aged to develop a rich and complex flavor profile. The 107 proof indicates a bourbon that is likely to offer a robust taste experience, with a higher alcohol content contributing to an intensified expression of the whiskey's inherent flavors.

Nose: Aromatic richness with notes of dark fruit, vanilla, and oak, often complemented by hints of caramel and spice.
Palate: A complex blend of flavors such as chocolate, caramel, and dark cherry, with underlying notes of leather, tobacco, and spices. The palate is usually well-balanced, showcasing Old Forester's signature depth and warmth.
Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering sweetness and a smooth integration of oak and spice notes.

43% ABV / 25.34 FL OZ (750 ML)

SMOKY AND FLORAL WITH A SMOOTH FINISH. OUR LIMITED-RELEASE TESLA MEZCAL CELEBRATES OAXACA’S ARTISANAL TAHONA-MILLED MEZCAL WITH AN ALEMBIC DISTILLATION PROCESS BY INTUITIVELY COMBINING THE DISTINCT FLAVORS OF NATIVE ESPADÍN AND BICUISHE AGAVES. THE RESULT IS A MEZCAL THAT IS AS DELICATE AS IT IS SPICY, WITH A DEEP CITRUS AND GREEN APPLE NOSE THAT GIVES WAY TO SOFT HERBAL NOTES WITH A DELICATE SMOKINESS THAT LINGERS ON THE TONGUE. FINISHES WITH NOTES OF TUBEROSE, JASMINE AND CHAMOMILE THAT SOFTEN INTO A BALANCED, VELVETY MOUTHFEEL.

THE HAND-BLOWN GLASS BOTTLE FEATURES A RICH BLACK FINISH INSPIRED BY OAXACA'S CENTURIES-OLD BARRO NEGRO POTTERY-MAKING TRADITION. THE BOTTLE WAS DESIGNED BY TESLA’S DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DESIGN, JAVIER VERDURA, IN HONOR OF HIS MEXICAN ROOTS AND EARLY LIFE GROWING UP IN MEXICO CITY. THE DESIGN IS EMBLEMATIC OF MEXICO'S OAXACAN CULTURE, FEATURING A UNIQUE HAND-MOLDED FORM THAT HONORS INGENUITY, FAMILY VALUES AND A LOVE OF FOOD.

TASTING NOTES: FLORAL, DELICATE AND SPICY WITH EARTHY AROMAS AND HINTS OF LIME, GREEN APPLE AND SPICE FOLLOWED BY SMOKY NOTES. FINISHES WITH SOFT TUBEROSE, JASMINE AND CHAMOMILE. MOUTHFEEL IS BALANCED, YET STRONG WITH LIGHT BITTER NOTES AT THE END.

WhistlePig has become the blockbuster franchise of whiskey. Every release generates the kind of anticipation usually reserved for summer Marvel releases. 

Their Boss Hog series, now in its twelfth year (and having picked up some major hardware over the years: Best in Show at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Best of the Best by Robb Report multiple times, and Best Rye Whiskey at various competitions), remains the most collectible limited edition series in American whiskey, a simply stunning accomplishment, given how many distilleries are desperately trying to create their own cult followings.

Now comes Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame: a single barrel, cask strength rye that takes a hard left turn into ancient Mexico tradition.

Matured in Pulque Curado de Cacao barrels, which have been seasoned with agave-fermented pulque and cured with cacao and Mexican chili peppers, it somehow manages to summon the complex essence of Xocolatl, the sacred chili chocolate drink that neither the Aztecs nor we, it seems, are able to get enough of.

It's the world's first Pulque Curado barrel finish for rye whiskey, because, apparently, regular barrel finishes have become too pedestrian for WhistlePig's ambitions. It also happens to be among WhistlePig's oldest rye whiskeys, not to mention among its most potent (with a powerful proof that clocks in between 104.8-108.4).

From the first nosing, you get caramel, dark chocolate, and orange zest that hints at the wild ride ahead. The palate delivers notes of bright citrus balanced by soft oak and cocoa with wave upon wave of subtle earthy spice, while the finish brings a dramatic one-two burst of savory cacao that gives way, marvelously, to herbaceous chili pepper.

A whisky that defies nearly every expectation … as it dazzles your mind and your palate, both. 

And by the way, the packing is every bit the equal of the liquid within. Each bottle is crowned with an equally collectible Vermont handmade pewter topper depicting a feathered pig deity, wielding Aztec chilis and a traditional chocolate whisk. 

These collectible pewter toppers are designed and cast by hand just 11 miles from the WhistlePig Farm, while each back label features NFC technology for collector registration and authentication.

This is a must-have for rye lovers, for WhistlePig fans — really, for anyone who loves great American craft.

Bottled in 2014, Lost Prophet is the second release of the rare vintages of Diageo's Orphan Barrel Series, a series of bottles that came from barrels that were abandoned or forgotten at rickhouses and distilleries. Lost Prophet speaks softly but carries a big stick. Eloquent and gentle, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was unearthed after spending 22 long years resting in charred American white oak barrels, tucked away in a corner of the historic Stitzel-Weller rickhouses in Shively, Kentucky. Lost Prophet is a soft spoken whiskey, with aromas of honey, apricot, and clove that reveal a silky, full-bodied taste with notes of spiced vanilla and a touch of leather, culminating in a sweet smoky finish. This is one of the rarest Orphan Barrels, as it was released in 2014 for that year only and is no longer produced.

Old Forester is honored to release its most anticipated annual whisky: Birthday Bourbon. This year's expression is 12 years old and 92 proof and the bottle offers a unique twist that sets it apart from previous years.

In a rare departure from tradition, this year's batch was created without the use of "setback" during fermentation — a standard practice that ensures consistency. Instead, a "sweet mash" process was used, relying solely on freshly-propagated yeast.

This anomaly resulted in a silky and sweet flavor profile that shines at 92 proof.

These rare barrels from one day's production (April 5, 2013) were selected by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo.

It was drawn from 210 barrels aged in Warehouse K, Floors 1 and 5.

"For our 25th Birthday Bourbon release, the absence of setback allowed the yeast to express its full character, creating a flavor profile that's both delicate and complex," Trigo said.

MASH BILL: 75% Corn, 20% Wheat, 5% Malted Barley. Buttery, Tobacco, Apricot, Oak on the nose. Vanilla & Caramel, Buttery Oak, Black Pepper on the palate with moderately long finish that is dry, spicy and oak forward.

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Fortaleza Winter Blend Reposado 2023 - A combination of reposados previously aged in American oak formerly containing charanda, French oak most recently used aging Winter Blend 2022, and Hungarian oak most recently used aging Winter Blend 2022, all blended with Classic Fortaleza Reposado and proofed to 44% ABV. 

May be 700ml or 750ml bottlings.

*Must be 21.