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2014 vintage release - laser code

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "This wonderful bourbon is bottled as close to barrel proof as possible. We add just a splash of our Kentucky limestone well water when we empty the barrels for bottling. Thus, this whiskey is as smooth as any you will find. The more water you add to whiskey from its natural barrel proof to its bottle proof, the harsher it becomes. This 107 barrel proof seems to be just right."

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In 1893, when he was 18 years old, Julian "Pappy" Van Winkle Sr. began working as a salesman for the liquor wholesaler, W.L. Weller & Sons. Fifteen years later, he and another Weller salesman bought the firm. In 1910 they acquired the A. Ph. Stitzel Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, which had started as a sour mash whiskey distillery in 1872.

The Stitzel Distillery supplied much of the whiskey sold by the Weller wholesale firm. The consolidation coincided with prohibition, during which time the Stitzel-Weller firm was licensed by the government to produce whiskey for medicinal purposes. One of their labels that was introduced on the market just before prohibition was Old Rip Van Winkle. After prohibition, the brand was not reintroduced until after 1972 when the Stitzel-Weller distillery and its current brand names (including W. L. Weller, Old Fitzgerald, Rebel Yell, and Cabin Still) were sold to other companies.The only brand name the Van Winkle family had kept the rights to was the pre-prohibition brand Old Rip Van Winkle.

The Stitzel-Weller Distillery was opened on the day of the Kentucky Derby in 1935, just outside Louisville in Shively, Kentucky. At the time of his death in 1965 at the age of 89, Pappy Van Winkle was the oldest active distiller in the nation. A photo of him lighting a cigar graces the bottle's label.

Sometime after the Stitzel-Weller distillery was sold in 1972, Julian Van Winkle, Jr. resurrected the pre-prohibition Old Rip Van Winkle brand and initially used old whiskey stocks from the distillery for its bottlings. Julian Jr. died in 1981 and Julian Van Winkle, III (Pappy's grandson) took over the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery company.

After the initial sale in 1972, the Stitzel-Weller distillery was eventually closed completely in 1991.

Since 2002, the Van Winkle brands have been distilled and bottled by the Sazerac Company at the Buffalo Trace Distillery as a joint venture with the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery company.

In 2013, Julian Preston Van Winkle III, said the 2013 bottlings of the 23-year brand expression "may be the last of its kind", since at that point there was very little left of the aging stock from the Stitzel-Weller distillery (although he said the brand would not be discontinued). The makers say that they do not want to boost production, as there is considerable long-term risk, and they do not want to be left holding copious quantities of unsaleable bourbon should tastes, fashions or circumstances change.

Rey Campero Tepextate + Cuishe + Espadin is the first of what will likely be a series of several “field blends” from maestro mezcalero Romulo Sanchez Parada. The concept of the field blend is that the mezcalero uses whatever agave is ready, rather than waiting for a large amount of a single varietal to make a batch of mezcal. This practice is more in line with how mezcal has historically been produced in many regions, and it allows the mezcaleros, like Romulo, to create some very interesting Ensambles.

An elegant and silky smooth blanco with light crisp notes of pure sweet agave.

Age

Rested 6 - 8 Months in Stainless Steel

RATINGS

96 Points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge
95 Points, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
94 Points, Sommelier Challenge

Clase Azul Dia Los Muertos 2023 Release 

Comes With Original Box containing 2 glasses (box set as shown in picture)

***Comes as-is: minor bottle chip & display box tear***

"For this limited edition, our Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco created an aromatic añejo tequila that was aged for 25 months in American whiskey casks and finished in Armagnac casks."

Michter's 20 Year 750ml (2021)

*May be a different batch/bottle number*

Discover the ultimate luxury indulgence with our Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition Gift Set! This extraordinary package includes a 750 ml bottle of the world-renowned Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch Whisky, accompanied by high-end crystal glasses. Elevate your gifting game and savor the exquisite taste of this legendary blend. Perfect for whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. Order now and make a lasting impression with the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set.

2022 Friends and Family

A lovely introduction to the charming 2022 vintage, this year’s Friends and Family shows a rounded, jovial appeal that is easy to love. Kissed with crisp blue and black fruits, a touch of baking spice, and a supple yet generous structure, the wine offers loads of pleasure. Designed to deliver immediate enjoyment, the 2022 Friends and Family will undoubtedly delight now and through the next 5 years.

Cabernet Sauvignon – 42%
Cabernet Franc – 28%
Merlot – 24%
Petit Verdot – 6%

Clase Azul EDICIÓN LIMITADA PINK 2024 Joven

With its stunning pink bottle and exclusive 2024 release, Clase Azul EDICIÓN LIMITADA PINK 2024 Joven is a must-have for any tequila aficionado. Savor the smooth, balanced flavors and delight your senses with every sip.

Made from a quince variety known as, "Ronda," grown in upper Austria only the perfectly ripened fruits are hand picked, cleaned, sorted and chopped before fermenting naturally without the use of any additives. References of quince go back at least to the Trojan wars, and in those ancient cultures was seen as a symbol of love and fertility. This eau de vie draws out the elusive essence of this fruit in a way we have never tasted before. The flavors work their way from honeysuckle, chamomile and vine flowers to a crescendo of passion fruit, sweet herbs, white pepper, fresh ginger and cooked quince.

The Clase Azul Loft in Brooklyn, located in the vibrant DUMBO neighborhood, is the latest exciting release from the renowned Clase Azul. This unique venue aims to bring the essence of Mexican luxury to New York, offering a refined space for spirits tastings, private dinners, celebrity events, and art exhibitions. The Loft is designed to immerse visitors in the rich culture and craftsmanship that Clase Azul is celebrated for!

*Minor Damage to Display Box possible*

Today, Glengyle Distillery is operated by the staff of Springbank Distillery, and uses barley that has been malted at Springbank in order to produce its own single malt whisky. In addition, the distillery is the focus of innovation and experimentation for the Springbank staff — the distillery has used peated malt (a type of malt typically reserved for distilleries on Islay) and has quadruple distilled whisky in order to test its texture and flavor profile. This Kilkerran 12 year is a lightly peated whisky, comprised of 70% bourbon casks and 30% sherry casks. Expect beautiful honeyed aromas, complex flavors of sweet spice, and smooth vanilla.

Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

Thomas H. Handy

Vintage: 2014

Proof: 129.2

This seventh edition of William Heavenhill is an extremely limited and unique offering. It has been aged for 12 years on the 10th floor of Rickhouse 1K, a brick warehouse located at the historic Bernheim distillery.

Comprised of only 35 barrels, this small batch results in a finely balanced Bourbon with a smooth finish. Bottled at barrel proof and non-chill filtered, it makes the perfect addition to any whiskey connoisseur’s collection. 67.2% ABV/134.4 Proof.

*May Have Minor Wax Crack*

The Diageo Special Releases have included 28 expressions from Lagavulin in the last 23 years, with the cask strength 12 year old making an appearance every year since 2002. This year is the first Lagavulin in the series to be finished in Don Julio añejo tequila casks, though Diageo previously released a Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival 13 year old bottling finished in mezcal casks in 2021.

The first batch of the famous Jefferson's Presidential Select bourbon.  This is 100% Stitzel-Weller distillate and one of the top rated expressions by both collectors and consumers.  Batch 1 was the first release in the 17 and 18 year bottlings, hand selected from the best tasting barrels and is the most rare batch from all of the Jefferson's releases.  This is a MUST have for any fan of Stitzel-Weller.

Initially released as a limited time offering, George Dickel is excited to announce the return of George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve, an incredibly rare, aged Tennessee whisky. Inspired by the previous release and its dedicated fans, General Manager and Distiller Nicole Austin intentionally searched for barrels that captured what made the original liquid special.

With a woody, robust profile, the newest release pays homage to the old liquid while featuring subtle contrasts that differentiate the two. This perfectly aged, cask-strength release boasts complex aromas of crème brûlée, apricots with hints of plum and juniper on the palate and a rich cedar finish.

AWARDS
2007, 2010, 2011, 2015, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gold
2012 United Spirits Challenge, Excellent, Highly Recommended, 91 Score
2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Excellent, Highly Recommended, 92 Score
2019 Wine Enthusiast, 95 Score

700ml bottling

In pursuit of its goal of offering the greatest American whiskey, Michter’s first released its Celebration Sour Mash in 2013. This watershed moment in United States whiskey history marked the first time that an American company was offering a rare blend intended to rival the finest spirits made anywhere else in the world. For this release, Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee consulted with Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson. He selected whiskey from seven extraordinary barrels, three Kentucky Straight Bourbon and four Kentucky Straight Rye, with the youngest being over 12 years old and the oldest being over 30 years old. The fourth ever release of Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash, the 2022 Edition, is McKee’s second.