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Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery

Age: NAS (4 Years Old)

ABV: 50%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

This straight rye whisky is distilled and bottled by Heaven Hill Distillery. Unlike with the tradition of the classic pennsylvania rye whiskeys which is a high rye (80%-100%) mashbill, Rittenhouse is a low rye (i.e. 51%), which is a modern kentucky rye mashbill. It helps this rye whisky carries a distinct and spicy flavor. A highly awarded product Color: Mahogany Nose: Dried fruits, toffee, and sweet peppers Palate: Clean, rich, cocoa, citrus, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla Finish: Lingering maple-like spiciness (Tasting notes from the Distillery)

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Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: First bill bourbon and NZ red wine barrels

Size: 700 ml

Pōkeno distillery nestled in a warm, misty, humid valley protected by the volcanic hills which from which they source their pure natural spring water and sourced the finest barley from three family-owned farms in New Zealand's richly fertile South Island.

The "REVELATION" forms a part of the core range of their Single Malt releases and is matured in First Fill Bourbon and NZ Red Wine Barrels. Tasting Notes: Soft red summer fruits, with notes of fresh cut hay, strawberry bonbons, lychee and sherbet combine for a sweet and smooth taste of summer. (Tasting Notes from Pōkeno)

2024 Award-winning:
Gold Medal 95pts at the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
"Liquid Gold" award with a score of 94.5 in the Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pokeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: First fill bourbon, Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Pōkeno distillery nestled in a warm, misty, humid valley protected by the volcanic hills which from which they source their pure natural spring water and sourced the finest barley from three family-owned farms in New Zealand's richly fertile South Island.

The "DISCOVERY" forms a part of the core range of their Single Malt releases and is matured in First Fill Bourbon and Sherry Casks. Tasting Notes: Black forest gateau, cinnamon and ripe cherry flavours overlay dark chocolate notes and a hint of sweet citrus to deliver a rich, smooth and incredibly long finish. (Tasting Notes from Pōkeno)

2024 Award-winning:
Silver Medal at the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
Silver award at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards

2023 Award-winning:
Gold Medal at the 2023 Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards
Platinum Medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: First fill bourbon barrels

Size: 700 ml

Pōkeno distillery nestled in a warm, misty, humid valley protected by the volcanic hills which from which they source their pure natural spring water and sourced the finest barley from three family-owned farms in New Zealand's richly fertile South Island.

The winter malt was inspired by the unique selection of New Zealand malts that we chose for our mashbill: Manuka Smoked Mal, Chocolate Roasted Malt, Toffee Malt, Laureate Distillers Malt. Then the distillery aged the Winter malt in only the finest first fill bourbon barrels.

Manuka Smoked Malt: The world’s only manuka smoked malt, offering a smooth, sweet smokiness.
Chocolate Roasted Malt: Specially roasted for Pōkeno, featuring delightful coffee and chocolate aromas.
Toffee Malt: Roasted at low temperatures and caramelized, imparting honey and toffee flavors.
Laureate Distillers Malt: A sweet and floral malt that enhances the overall profile.

Nose: Sweet honied smoke, chocolate caramel slice, vanilla bean, and toffee. Palate: Bitter dark chocolate and cocoa beans mingle beautifully with creamy fudge. Finish: A long, sweet, and smoky finish, leaving a memorable impression. (Tasting Note from distillery)

2024 Award-winning:
Silver Medal at the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
Double Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Bronze Medal at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards

Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: First fill bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

Pōkeno distillery nestled in a warm, misty, humid valley protected by the volcanic hills which from which they source their pure natural spring water and sourced the finest barley from three family-owned farms in New Zealand's richly fertile South Island.

Totara is the indigenous tree that built Aotearoa. From the arrival of Maori, the timber from this tree was used to build waka, homes, carvings, weapons and containers for storing food. After a full maturation in first fill bourbon casks, we have transferred the whisky to the totara barrels for a second maturation period.

Nose: Creamy coconut, sweet-scented sap, ripe white peach, and freshly cut wood. Palate: Bitter lemon, stone fruit, and hints of dark chocolate. Finish: A long and sweet finish, leaving a lasting impression of the Totara influence. (Tasting Note from distillery)

Awarded Gold Medal 95pts in the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). 

Region: Various

Distillery: Various 

Age: N/A

ABV: Various

Size: Various (Full Bottles)

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Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: N/A

ABV: 40%

Cask: First Fill Ex-Bourbon Quarter Casks, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogsheads, Triple Wood (European Oak Casks) and New American Oak (Virgin) Casks

Size: 700 ml

Laphroaig Select is aged in a combination of First Fill Ex-Bourbon Quarter Casks, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogsheads and Triple Wood (European Oak Casks) with the heart of the spirit being drawn from Whisky which has undergone a final maturation of about 6 months in New American Oak (Virgin) Casks placed in the highest parts of the warehouse to maximise the impact of the Scottish summer. In general it is quite unusual for Scotch Whisky maturation in New Oak Casks.

Awarded Gold Medal in 2020 & 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. 

Color: Sparkling good appearance with layered tones. Nose: Forward peat smoke followed quickly by ripe red fruits. Palate: Sweet at first, followed by peat smoke and dashes of ash and seaweed. Finish: Long finish with lingering floral notes. Touches of marzipan and lime. (Distillery Tasting Notes) 

Region: Japan

Distillery: The Yuza Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 51%

Size: 700 ml

A Yuza Distillery's house style single malt Japanese whiskey aged in bourbon barrels.

Aroma and taste:  Clean, Sweet & Fruity. Sweet scent of vanilla, honey, and fruity.  Palate: The sake is fine and clean, with a smooth, sophisticated and well-balanced taste. (Distillery tasting note)

Region: Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: NAS

ABV: 53%

Size: 700 ml

Color: Clear Amber Brown. Nose: Vanilla, Mint, Melon, Peach, Apricot, Lemongrass. Taste: Rich, Cinamon, Black Tea, Orange, Clove. Finish: Oaky, Rich fruit aroma, well balances with touch of bitterness (Tasting Note from Distillery)

A Silver award-winning on the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: First fill bourbon, Porter beer

Size: 700 ml

Pōkeno Prohibition Porter Single Cask is a collaboration with Liberty Brewing (a Beer producer located not too far from Pokeno) and has been first matured in first fill ex-bourbon barrels and then finished for 9 months in porter beer barrels which had been first used to mature Pokeno Whisky, then sent to Liberty for their Beer and then re-sent to Pokeno for the finishing. A limited release of 365 bottles worldwide.

While Porters (so called because they were popular with Porters back in the 18th century in London) and Stouts are both dark beers, Porters use malted barley and stouts use unmalted roasted barley. The Prohibition Porter Beer with an ABV of ~ 12% is a dark beer aged in ex-Bourbon Barrels. Product description from the Liberty Brewing website "While insipid bootlegged ales were axed by the pious, sly grog shops and speakeasies continued to serve the good stuff. Those in the know indulged in tipples made all the more sweet by their illicit nature, like this richly textured Prohibition Porter. Secreted in charred oak bourbon barrels it envelopes your tastebuds in chocolatey brown malts before steamrollering them with a heady amalgam of oak and caramel."

Pōkeno distillery nestled in a warm, misty, humid valley protected by the volcanic hills which from which they source their pure natural spring water and sourced the finest barley from three family-owned farms in New Zealand's richly fertile South Island.

Tasting Notes: Smooth and rich single malt, with notes of cocoa and chocolate, which combine beautifully with the citrus and vanilla. (Tasting Notes from Pōkeno)