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Old Crow Chessmen Dark Queen 86 Proof (1969) 4/5 Quart

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$1,250.00

Macallan Decades Set | Twenties, Thirties, Forties & Fifties (4 Bottles x 500ml)

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~~$5,599.00~~ $5,099.00

Gran Centenario Gallardo Extra Añejo Tequila

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$699.00

Vintage Bourbon 17 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey

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$2,799.00

Nikka "Nine Decades" 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Japanese Whisky

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$3,799.00

The theme is diversity and tradition. The design symbolizes Nikka Whisky, a pioneering brand . The inherited skills and the diversity of the raw liquors that have been produced.

The product design reflects the unparalleled individuality of Nikka Whisky.

When you open the heavy wooden box, the signatures of the eight blenders from the first master blender Masataka Taketsuru to the present day are on the mirrored surface inside the door. The design imitates the overlapping collar of a kimono, and the bottle of THE NIKKA appears, expressing the depth that is unique to blended whiskeys.

The front side is simply engraved with the name, and the back side is engraved with Roman numerals indicating the nine DECADES (10 years) and the venerable Nikka emblem using "Edo Carving®", a technique that combines traditional craftsmanship and sandblasting techniques.

Carving on both the front and back sides is extremely difficult and requires advanced craftsmanship.

The seal features 18 nonagons on a checkerboard pattern that expresses the individuality of the six distilleries and factories in six colors, expressing a beautifully harmonious blend.

This limited edition booklet tells the story of Nikka Whisky's challenges, which have been woven from founder Masataka Taketsuru to the present day , along with the characteristics of the representative raw liquors used . The tireless progress of the people who have poured their passion into whiskey-making, despite being buffeted by the rough seas of the times , will make THE NIKKA NINE DECADES even more enjoyable.

Tasting notes

Aroma: The complex blend of diverse aromas, including rich sweetness reminiscent of apple pie and raisins, a fragrant barrel-aged aroma reminiscent of toast, a gentle smokiness, and a nostalgic retro scent reminiscent of antique furniture, makes you feel as if you are in a cellar where the raw liquor rests peacefully.
Taste: Based on the rich, full-bodied flavor of the barrel, it has a spicy flavor reminiscent of cinnamon, roasted nuts, a rich flavor like dark chocolate, the bitterness of peat, and the sweetness of apricot jam and maple syrup, giving you a warm feeling like you're sitting in front of a fireplace.
Aftertaste: It has a mild peat flavor, deep richness and sweet and sour taste, with a heavy and pleasant bitterness that lingers for a long time.

Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Eagle Rare 17 - Fall 2005

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$2,599.00

Buffalo Trace Single Oak Project - Barrel #80

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$699.00

From Buffalo Trace:

For Immediate Release

Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces the Winning
Single Oak Project Bourbon
The Holy Grail Project yields invaluable research results

FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY (June 18, 2015) – The public has
spoken and Single Oak Project Barrel #80 has been chosen as their favorite bourbon,
while Buffalo Trace Distillery has gained a wealth of information through this research,
such as how entry proof, wood grain, and even the cut of the tree can affect the taste of
bourbon.
Over the past four years, Buffalo Trace Distillery has been incrementally
releasing 192 different bottlings of the Single Oak Project Bourbon and asking whiskey
enthusiasts to vote on their favorite at www.singleoakproject.com. The ambitious goal of
this research was to create the perfect bourbon, based on feedback from bourbon
drinkers. In total, 5,645 people participated in the Single Oak Project which collected
5,086 unique whiskey reviews. On average, each of the 192 whiskies was evaluated 26.2
times.
The Single Oak Project is part of an intensive research project Buffalo Trace
Distillery started back in 1999 by hand-picking and harvesting 96 individual oak trees
with varying wood grains. Each tree would yield two barrels, one from the top half of the
tree and one from the bottom, 192 unique barrels in total.

Seven different variables were studied over the course of the project: recipe
(wheat or rye); entry proof (105 proof or 125 proof); stave seasoning (six months or 12
months); grain size (tight, average, or coarse grains); warehouse (concrete floor or
wooden rick floor); char level (number three or number four char); and tree cut (top or
bottom half of the tree).
The winning bourbon from Barrel #80 was a rye recipe bourbon, entered into a
barrel made from oak harvested from the bottom half of the tree with staves seasoned for
12 months. The grain size of the wood was considered average and the barrel received a
number four char inside. The whiskey entered the barrel at 125 proof and was aged in a
concrete floor warehouse. All of the Single Oak Project bourbons were aged for eight
years.
Along with helping to select the perfect bourbon, the online reviews provided
invaluable whiskey research. For example, bourbons that produced the best aroma were
made with a wheat recipe, entered at 105 proof, and aged in barrels whose staves
seasoned for six months, in wood made from the bottom half of the tree. If flavor is your
most important factor when picking a bourbon, then the research shows barrels made
from the bottom half of the tree were a safer bet. And for those looking for the smoothest
finish, a bourbon aged in barrels from (again!) the bottom half of the tree, but with a
number three char and 9 tree growth rings per inch scored the highest. It is important to
note these results are not intended to speak for the industry and only pertain to Buffalo
Trace Distillery’s whiskeys.
“The knowledge gained from conducting this research experiment is priceless,”
stated Mark Brown, president and chief executive officer of Buffalo Trace Distillery.
“We can now compare and confirm how each of these variables in the bourbon making
process affects the finished product, which will only refine our experimental program and
help us create even better whiskeys in the future.”
Buffalo Trace Distillery is now making plans to start producing the winning
formula from Barrel #80, for future batches of Single Oak Bourbon. Only one frustration
remains, this can’t happen overnight. The oak must be harvested, staves dried for 12
months, and then the bourbon must be aged for eight years. Mark your calendars for the
year 2025!
“We are flattered and thankful that so many whiskey connoisseurs took the time
to participate in this experiment,” said Bourbon Marketing Director Kris Comstock.
“Although we’re not quite sure how the tree loggers plan to harvest wood solely from the
bottom half of the trees, we’re eager to get more barrels and start producing more of the
winning Single Oak Project bourbon!”