Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2013
$109.99
Produced from a 2012 crop of 100% Islay grown concerto barley, peated to 40ppm, and matured 7 years in ex-Bourbon, with"25% of the parcel was then ace’d in first fill French wine casks before being married back together for bottling. 8 years old and 50%.
Producer Description
"The barley harvest for this 2013 vintage was raised on our home shores in 2012 by seven of our Islay farming partners. Hunter Jackson at Cruach, Ian McKerrell at Island farm, Raymond Fletcher at Dunlossit estate, Donald and Andrew Jones at Coull, Mark French at Rockside, Alastair Torrance at Mulindry and Raymond Stewart at Sunderland all undertook the risk of growing in challenging conditions to deliver the barley for this Scotch whisky with unparalleled provenance. This Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2013 single malt has been matured in ex-American and ex-wine casks hailing from the Pessac-Leognan region of France. Heavily peated and malted to 40 PPM, this eight-year-old single malt pays homage to its island home. With redberry fruits, toasted oak notes and hints of coffee and chocolate, it offers a dramatic, smoky finish."
Cinco Sentidos Arroqueno
$184.99
A mezcal in everything but name, this is labelled as 'spirit distilled from 100% Agave'. You can read between the lines on that, though. It is made with Arroqueno Agave that is fermented in pine vats and then distilled in clay pots by Mezcalerro Tio Pedro Hernandez Arrellanes. It is bottled in very small batches.
From The Producer
"Tío Pedro Hernandez Arrellanes has been making spirits for more than 50 years in Santa Catarina Minas, where nearly every palenque in town preserves the ancestral tradition of distilling in clay pots crafted in the village of Santa Maria Atzompa. With the help of his nephew Lalo, Tío Pedro produced this batch of Arroqueño at his palenque, La Esperanza. Tío Pedro's batch sizes are often relatively small due to the capacity of his production methods. This particular spirit exudes boldness as soon as it is opened and presents a pleasant honeyed sweetness on the palate."
Castellare Chianti Classico
$43.99
Castellare di Castellina was born of the union of four estates (Castellare, Caselle, San Niccolò and Le Case) under the direction of owner Paolo Panerai, with the aim of producing wine of the best possible quality. This was in the 1970s when the so-called Renaissance of Italian wine had begun. A renaissance to which Castellare made its own contribution with a combination of tradition and innovation. They were the first to employ the Sangiovese clone now known as Sangioveto and were instrumental in introducing the use of the barrique, following the in-depth research and advice of Emile Peynaud, the most renowned oenologist in living memory. The vineyards occupy 33 hectares on the hillsides of a natural southeast-facing amphitheatre, at an average height of 370 meters above sea level. The vines are between 7 and over 45 years of age and yields per hectare are kept very low to obtain the maximum quality.
Domaine De Lenclos Chablis 1Er Fourchau
$99.99
L'Enclos has become a superstar in Chablis, joining the ranks of such legendary names Raveneau and Dauvissat, albeit at much more reasonable prices, for now anyway.
Domaine De Lenclos Chablis 1Er Montmain
$91.99
Chablis at its best represents the purest expression of Chardonnay on the planet. Most are unadorned with oak and as such there is nowhere to hide if the wine is not impeccably made or if the vintage was less than ideal. Domaine de l'Enclos has risen to the top of Chablis ranks in recent years, and for good reason. This is pure, mineral-driven Chablis from one of the best premier cru sites in Chablis. Serve it with oysters, salmon, Thai food, and sushi.
Blindman Super 8 Barrel Aged Porter
$5.69
NODO Tequilana Reposado
$53.99
Made from 100% Blue Weber Agava harvested at 7 years of age, No Do Tequilana is made just outside the designated geographical boundaries of Tequila production. The Reposado is matured for four months in ex-Bourbon barrels.
Wild Common Still Strength Blanco
$154.99
This Tequila Blanco is bottled at a respectable 100-proof - or 50% ABV. It was made by Master Distiller Salvador Rosales Trejo from 100% Blue Weber Agave in small stills made from copper and stainless steel. It is produced at the Casachuin Distillery, which was founded in 1904.
Wild Common is a Tequila bottler built around the concept of bottling clean, additive-free Tequila and Mezcal with a focus on the sustainability of traditional Agave spirit making practices..
From The Producer
"Wild Common still strength tequila blanco is an honest expression of agave with nothing to hide. Clean, bold agave flavors dominate this exceptional tequila blanco. Bright citrus, cinnamon, and anise lead the way while the velvety mouthfeel envelopes your palate. Long, warm, and complex, this tequila is for agave purists with the highest of standards. At 50% Alc./Vol., our team has unanimously chosen to 2x distill this tequila blanco to proof and not add any water. Master distiller Salvador Rosales Trejo - aka “Chava”, has flexed his lifetime of experience here. Salud."
Engine Organic Gin
$59.99
Featuring some of the most inspired packaging in recent memory, Engine Gin has raced onto the scene. Made with a base of organic wheat spirit, gingredients include Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian Licorice, Tuscan Juniper Berries, Piedmont-grown Sage and Damask Rose, plus the all-important Alpine Spring Water. Bottled (canned?) at 42% ABV.
Perfect pairing: Poured over ice and mixed with tonic and a squeezed lime wedge. Sip casually while watching F1 Documentaries on Netflix or listening to Autobahn by Kraftwerk.