Collection
Scotch
Scotch, Famous Grouse, 1LAppearance
Full golden, clear and bright
Aroma
Candied fruits, buttery shortbread, citrus peel
Taste
Dried fruit, soft spices (cinnamon/ginger), hint of oak
Finish
Smooth, well balanced
Tempranillo
Rioja "Reserva", Izadi, ES, 2020Izadi Reserva 2020 (Rioja, Tempranillo): 90–92 pts from leading critics. Classic Rioja with cherry, plum, cedar, cocoa, vanilla and spice. Silky tannins, fresh acidity and balanced oak. Excellent value; drink now or cellar through 2030.
Rum
Rum "Cachaca", Aguaviva, 750mLAguaviva Cachaca is a wildly funky and flavorful sugar cane distillate from Brazil. It's loaded with funky earthy banana and green pepper notes and will amp up any Caiparinha or tiki drink you're making.
Gewürztraminer
Gewurztraminer, Trimbach, Alsace, FR, 20192019 Trimbach Gewürztraminer (Alsace): 90–92 pts (JS 92, WS 91, WE 90, WA 89). Dry, classic style with lychee, rose, citrus, spice, and mineral freshness. Balanced, food-friendly, and age-worthy, drinking well now through about 2029.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Selby Winery, Russian River Valley, CA, 2024Selby Chardonnay is made from exceptional hillside vineyards in the prestigious Russian River Valley appellation. The grapes are pressed into 100% French oak barrels, fermented, then aged in the traditional sur-lie style, stirred every three weeks.
Other Whites
White Blend, Yacoubian-Hobbs, Armenia, 20202020 Yacoubian-Hobbs White Blend (Armenia) scores ~90–95 pts from critics. Notes: jasmine, citrus, stone fruit, chamomile, strong mineral/saline finish. High-altitude Voskehat/Khatuni blend; fresh, floral, precise, terroir-driven, top-tier Armenian white.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Perle", Wölffer Estate, Long Island, NY, 2020Wölffer Estate Perle Chardonnay 2020 offers ripe pear, peach, and tropical fruit notes with creamy texture, toasted hazelnut, and subtle oak. Praised for its richness, balance, and refreshing minerality, it’s a polished Long Island Chardonnay with elegant
Rum
Blonde Rum “7 Solera Profile ”, Papa’s Pilar, 750mlPapa’s Pilar Blonde is the first ever “Blonde” Rum, similar in color to the light rums Papa Hemingway enjoyed in Key West and Cuba during the 30’s.
Bourbon
Bourbon, "99", Ezra BrooksTASTING NOTES
Smooth and drinkable with hints of caramel, vanilla, chocolate, and spice.
INGREDIENTS
Corn, rye, and barley
Shiraz/Syrah
Shiraz, Babylonstoren, Stellenbosch, ZA, 2023Babylonstoren Shiraz 2023 (91 pts Tim Atkin): luscious blackcurrant, cracked pepper, leather and sweet spice wrapped in silky tannins. French oak adds depth and polish, leading to a long, velvety finish. Rich, elegant and irresistibly drinkable.
Cordials/Liqueurs
Sambuca "Black", Romana, IT, 750mLIntriguingly dark in color, alluringly rich in taste. Just like an Italian night.
Sancerre
Sancerre "Le Principal C'est L'essentiel", Bernard Fleuriet et Fils, FR, 2024Bright and unmistakably Sancerre, this Sauvignon Blanc offers crisp citrus, white peach, and crushed stone minerality. Fresh, elegant, and saline on the finish, Fleuriet et Fils captures Loire Valley purity with vibrant energy and finesse.
Other Reds
Gamay Noir, Te Mata, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2021This vintage earned 90 points from James Suckling. Bright, juicy & Beaujolais-inspired, it shows wild strawberry, red cherry, raspberry & floral spice with soft tannins and vibrant acidity. Fresh, silky & highly drinkable, with subtle savory depth.
Sancerre
Sancerre, Domaine Reverdy-Cadet, Sancerre, FR, 2024It is a pale gold wine with notes of white flowers, citrus (like grapefruit and bergamot), and white pepper on the nose. The palate is silky, with refreshing acidity, and notes of fresh pineapple and grapefruit, leading to a long and rich finish.