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Brandies/Cognacs
Back to Top  Christian Brothers® Brandy CHRISTIAN BROTHERS BRANDY is one of the oldest and best-selling American spirits. In 1882, the religious order of the Christian Brothers began distilling brandy from California grapes. Their commitment was and remains to create singularly light, flavorful brandies using locally grown grape varietals. The Christian Brothers winery and adjacent distillery is a huge, state of the art complex located in the fertile San Joaquin Valley in California. Despite the innovations the Christian Brothers have built into their facility, little has changed in their artisan approach to making brandy . . .
Courvoisier®
Initiale Extra® Cognac
Located in the heart of Jarnac, France, the House of Courvoisier creates its cognacs from the finest brandies distilled in the premiere crus, or growing regions. The brandies are then cellared in handmade Limousin and Tronçais oak barrels. Since aging is so crucial to achieving excellence, the experts at Courvoisier hand select which trees are to be used for the casks, seasoning the staves in the open air for 3 years before they are assembled into finished barrels . . .
Courvoisier®
Napoléon Cognac
In a country known for making unsurpassed brandies, the Emperor of France preferred those crafted by Courvoisier, so in 1869 Napoléon Bonaparte honored the Chateau as the exclusive purveyor to the Court of Napoléon III. That historic accomplishment is commemorated in an equally prestigious achievement, COURVOISIER NAPOLÉON COGNAC. . .  Courvoisier®
VSOP CognacCourvoisier makes its cognacs from the finest brandies distilled in the premiere crus, or growing regions. The brandies are double-distilled in small copper alembic stills and cellared in handmade Limousin and Tronçais oak barrels. At any one point, the chateau has over 45,000 casks of brandy aging and adds about 3000 new barrels each year. The chateau’s line
of cognacs is a work of art in itself. Famed COURVOISIER
VSOP is a Fine Champagne cognac,
a blend of brandies from the prized Grande Champagne and Petite
Champagne districts of Cognac. The brandies used in its blend
are matured a minimum of 6 years, with most aged in excess
of 10 years . . .
Hardy®
Noces d'Or Cognac
The esteemed cognac house of A. Hardy was founded in 1863, and within a decade became one of the preeminent brandy distillers in Europe. Their sales were helped in no small measure by Czar Nicholas II, who regularly served Hardy Cognac de l’Alliance at all royal functions, formal or not . . .
Kelt®
XO Tour du Monde Grand Champagne Cognac
If you haven’t had a vacation in years, you’re not going to want to read any further. One of the highest rated brandies in the world—KELT XO TOUR DU MONDE GRANDE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC—takes a leisurely cruise around the world before being bottled . . . Crafted at the country’s oldest distillery, LAIRD’S APPLEJACK is a venerable American brandy as old as the Republic itself. It is made from tree-ripened apples that are naturally fermented in large, 20,000-gallon oak vats. The impressively pure brandy is double-distilled and then aged a minimum of 4 years in American white oak barrels. The distillery’s crowning achievement is undoubtedly LAIRD’S 12 YEAR OLD RARE APPLE BRANDY, a sumptuous spirit worthy of international recognition and acclaim. Distilled from a blend of five varieties of American apples, the brandy is aged in American white oak barrels for a minimum of 12 years . . .
L'Esprit®
de Courvoisier
The distinguished House of Courvoisier began making brandies in the mid-18th century and soon became the favorite of Napoléon Bonaparte and his court. In 1869, Chateau Courvoisier was honored as the “Purveyor by Special Appointment to the Court of Napoléon III.” The brand’s ascendancy into preeminence reached a pinnacle with the creation of L’ESPRIT DE COURVOISIER COGNAC . . .
Nyak®
Very Special Cognac
Today, cognac is as equally popular with Baby Boomers and the after dinner set as it is with the hip-hop generation. Kudos to the good people at A. de Fussigny, one of the renowned makers of cognac. As remarkable as their cognacs are, what is equally impressive is their apparent willingness to step out from under the cloak of nobility and embrace cognac’s raging popularity. Their first foray into the mainstream is NYAK VERY SPECIAL COGNAC . . .
Gins
Back to Top  Beefeater® London Dry Gin First produced in 1820 by pharmacist James Burrough, BEEFEATER LONDON DRY GIN is still made according to the same family-held recipe using time-honored production techniques. Burrough named the spirit after the Yeomen of the Guard at the Tower of London, who are commonly known as Beefeaters. Beefeater deserves its reputation as the driest of the elite London dry gins. The botanicals and aromatics used to make Beefeater Gin are steeped in the neutral spirits for 24 hours before being redistilled in an alembic still. The recipe’s botanicals include juniper berries, coriander, angelica root, licorice, cassia bark, dried Seville orange peels and Spanish lemon peels . . . Bombay® Original Dry Gin While gin best typifies chic and sophistication, it was BOMBAY ORIGINAL DRY GIN that taught all the other performers how to act. It is one of the world’s most venerable brands of London Gin, one that can be found on back bars across the globe. Now in its third century, Bombay Original is considered a “must have” in any gin enthusiast’s repertoire . . . Bombay® Sapphire Gin BOMBAY SAPPHIRE LONDON DRY GIN took the world by storm with its release in 1988, quickly establishing itself as the category’s first and only super-premium entry. Packaged in an elegant, readily identifiable blue bottle, it has become a popular favorite of the Martini-craving public . . . Broker's® London Dry Gin Creating a delicious London Dry gin is a matter of skill and artistic interpretation. Making it affordable is a stroke of genius. Fortunately for gin enthusiasts and Martini connoisseurs alike, BROKER’S LONDON DRY GIN has managed to accomplish both . . .  Citadelle®
Gin CITADELLE GIN is an intriguingly complex and thoroughly engaging gin. A quick appraisal of its considerable attributes supports the contention that this savory ultra-premium gin is going to enjoy a long and prosperous stay on American top-shelves. Handcrafted by Cognac Ferrand, one
of France’s renowned producers of cognacs, liqueurs and
fine spirits, Citadelle is quadruple-distilled in small batches
in traditional copper alembic stills. It is formulated based
on a centuries old recipe that combines nineteen, high-grade
botanicals and aromatics from four continents with spring
water from the famous Angeac Champagne Springs in Cognac.
Balancing these exotic ingredients—including French juniper,
Moroccan coriander, Spanish lemon peels, Indian cardamom and
cassia bark from Indochina—is a daunting challenge, one
masterfully accomplished in this gin. It is bottled at 88
proof . . . Damrak® Amsterdam Gin Founded in 1575, the Lucas Bols Company of Amsterdam is one of the oldest spirits companies in Europe. From the onset, the distillery has made a juniper-infused grain spirit called jenever. Bols became the spirits purveyor to the Dutch East India Company, which also secured the company a steady source of spices and herbs from Indonesia, Ceylon, Malaya and the Spice Islands. These exotic flavorings would eventually give birth to DAMRAK AMSTERDAM GIN . . . Magellan® Gin Premium gins are made from recipes that endow them with well-developed characters and individual personalities. They constitute a rarefied lot, with the fewest number of premium brands of all major spirits. Add to this that no two gins taste alike, and you’ll see why each brand name gin is truly a singular commodity. One of the unique top-shelf performers to cross our shores is MAGELLAN GIN and we are genuinely pleased it has . . . Martin Miller's® London Dry Gin MARTIN MILLER’S LONDON DRY GIN may currently reside in the 21st century, but its character is something straight out of the 19th. Miller’s is crafted at a 150 year old distillery in England’s oldest operational pot still. Then, prior to bottling, the gin is taken on a remarkable voyage to Iceland. It’s an intriguing beginning for an equally engaging spirit . . .  No.
Ten by Tanqueray® No. TEN BY TANQUERAY is unlike any gin that has come before it. Instead of deriving its flavor from botanicals such as dried roots, berries, rinds, barks and seeds, this innovative spirit is made using only fresh ingredients, such as ripe grapefruits, oranges, and limes. In addition, the recipe calls for handpicked juniper berries from Tuscany and herbs such as coriander and chamomile. The fresh fruit and botanicals are
distilled in a swan-necked, small batch still long known as
“No. Ten.” This singular still produces what is
lovingly referred to as “the heart of the gin,”
which is then added to a larger batch of premium botanicals
and redistilled for a total of four distillations . . . Plymouth® Gin If you are looking for a gin that is fundamentally different from all the others, then open up a bottle of PLYMOUTH GIN. This marvelously delicious spirit could well be called the gin that launched a thousand ships. The landmark brand has a long, storied history with the British Royal Navy, in fact it is distilled within walking distance of the naval base at Plymouth . . . Tanqueray® London Dry Gin There is a mystique surrounding gin that no other light liquor evokes. To explain its nearly universal appeal, aficionados point to its light body, incomparable aroma and engaging and pervasive flavor. Few brands prove the point as well as TANQUERAY LONDON DRY GIN . . . WET by Beefeater™ The people at Burroughs are raising the bar within the gin category with the release of WET BY BEEFEATER™. What at first seems like an unusual name for a super-premium gin makes immediate sense with the first sip. Wet by Beefeater™ is innovation at its finest, one guaranteed to tickle the fancy of gin enthusiasts and Martini aficionados alike . . .
Liqueurs
Back to Top  Agavero® Tequila Liqueur Tequila has captured the collective imagination of Americans. For the past 20 years, it has been a headliner in the popular scene. Now the robust and exotic flavor of tequila has been captured in a liqueur, one that can only be described as sensational. The product is AGAVERO TEQUILA LIQUEUR. For more than a century, the Gallardo family has produced Tequila Gran Centenario at Los Camichines Hacienda in Jalisco, Mexico. In 1857, the head of the family, Don Lazaro Gallardo, created Agavero to savor after dinner. The liqueur is made with a singular blend of a reserve, barrel-aged tequila, a reposado and a 2 year old añejo . . . Amarula® Cream Liqueur Creativity is the benchmark of American mixology. Devising drinks with innovative and singularly different tastes is a straight shot to success. If people like the drinks you create, they only have one place to get them. One way to achieve that distinctive taste is to open a bottle of AMARULA CREAM LIQUEUR and let your imagination run wild . . . Artic® Vodka & Thai Fruits Liqueur For the past 100 years, the Illva Saronno Distillery of Saronno, Italy has been perfecting the art and science of capturing the essential flavors of fruit and infusing them with distilled spirits. Perhaps best known for making Disaronno Amaretto, the Italian giant is also becoming known for a line of flavorful, contemporary spirits, an ensemble led by ARTIC VODKA & THAI FRUITS LIQUEUR . . . B & B® Liqueur B & B is about the most elegant liqueur that has ever graced a glass. It is the combination of BENEDICTINE D.O.M. LIQUEUR and noble aged cognac. Thought to be the oldest surviving proprietary liqueur, Benedictine originated in 1510 at the abbey in Fecamp, France. The legendary elixir is made with 27 herbs, spices, plants, tea and fruit. Each ingredient is distilled individually and matured in oak barrels for 3 months before blending. The liqueur is made on a base of aged cognac and rested in oak casks before being bottled at 80 proof . . . Baci di Limone® Lemon Liqueur Leave it to one of the oldest cultures on Earth to devise something so luscious as limoncello. Imminently light and refreshing, this Italian lemon liqueur is exceptionally popular on the Continent and can be found in virtually every café, bistro and ristorante throughout Europe. Now one of the leading brands of limoncello, BACI DI LIMONE LEMON LIQUEUR, has finally arrived on our shores . . .  Baileys®
Original Irish Cream Liqueur The makers of BAILEYS ORIGINAL IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR are justifiably proud of being the world’s first cream liqueur. Now often imitated, the brand became an international sensation upon its 1979 introduction and is now the best-selling liqueur in the world. Created by R. & A. Bailey Company
of Dublin, Ireland, the liqueur is made from a base of dairy
cream not more than 2 hours old. The cream is infused with
aged, triple-distilled Irish whiskey and natural vanilla
and chocolate flavorings. The liqueur is homogenized to
ensure that the flavors fully amalgamate, then pasteurized
and bottled at 34 proof . . . Celtic Crossing® Liqueur Made in Bailieboro, Ireland, CELTIC CROSSING is a delicious, ideally balanced liqueur made from a recipe first devised over 150 years ago. It is skillfully crafted from a blend of barrel-aged Irish whiskies and cognac, and then sweetened with a touch of heather honey. The real question surrounding Celtic Crossing is how did it become so flavorful without sporting a hefty body and syrupy consistency? . . Chambord® Liqueur Royale de France It is hard to imagine sipping a liqueur more luscious than CHAMBORD LIQUEUR ROYALE DE FRANCE. Long a favorite of King Louis XIV, Chambord is an elegant and refined crème de framboise. It became an overnight success when introduced in the United States and was a fixture on back bars moments after its arrival. Now twenty years later, Chambord is the featured performer in a large repertoire of cocktails and permanently enrolled in the “must have” class . . . Cointreau® Liqueur COINTREAU is recognized around the world as one of the timeless classic liqueurs. It was created in 1849 by Frenchman Edouard Cointreau in Angers in the Loire Valley. The recipe for Cointreau has since remained a secret and been passed down from generation to generation. Today only five members of the immediate family know the recipe . . . DeKuyper® Buttershots® Schnapps No one can call DEKUYPER BUTTERSHOTS SCHNAPPS a stuffy or uptight liqueur. Quite to the contrary, it is a butterscotch-flavored schnapps born and bred for fun. While many flavored schnapps have fallen out of fashion, DeKuyper Buttershots continues to thrive, primarily because butterscotch is a timeless favorite and this schnapps is devoid of the cloying sweetness that plagues many of its contemporaries . . . DeKuyper® Island Blue Pucker® If someone doesn’t have a good time with DEKUYPER ISLAND BLUE PUCKER behind the bar, check his or her pulse and call a medic. This new, brilliantly colored schnapps is an unpretentious, great tasting product that’s chaffing at the bit to have some fun . . . DeKuyper® Original Peachtree® Schnapps When DEKUYPER ORIGINAL PEACHTREE SCHNAPPS was introduced in the early 1980s, it immediately shot to the top of the charts like a bullet. Drinks such as the Fuzzy Navel, Silk Panties and Sex on the Beach became all the rage, making DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps indispensable behind the bar. Today it remains a “must have” brand . . .  DeKuyper®
Pucker® Sour Apple If you’re still capable of cranking out a smile, then you still have enough life in you to enjoy DEKUYPER PUCKER SOUR APPLE. Everything about this product screams of fun, from the lighthearted packaging to its spry, low-proof character. DeKuyper did their homework and created a winner. Pucker Sour Apple is one of a line
of similarly constructed sweet ‘n’ sour schnapps
that are balanced with surgical precision to be just this
side of tart. What differentiates this snazzy line of schnapps
from the rest of the field is that they have just enough
zing to make them something special; any more tartness and
the effect would be dashed. The tartness works, especially
when it is used as the principal flavoring agent in cocktails
. . . DeKuyper® Razzmatazz® In Europe, raspberries have long been associated with royalty, the berries of kings, so to speak. In fact, the raspberry liqueurs made on the Continent—where they’re referred to as Framboise—are regal, luxurious and quite sophisticated. Here in the U.S., however, the raspberry belongs to the people and while it is one of the most popular flavors in the country, we just want to have fun. Enter DEKUYPER RAZZMATAZZ, a raspberry liqueur born and bred for the nightlife . . . Disaronno® Originale Legend has it that DISARONNO ORIGINALE was created in Saronno, Italy in 1525. The recipe for the original amaretto was passed through the creator’s family for generations until it was acquired in 1817 by Carlo Dominico Reina, who began selling the liqueur in his apothecary. After World War I one of Reina’s descendents began to market the liqueur outside of Saronno . . . Drambuie® Liqueur If you could pick your family, a good choice would be the Mackinnons of the Isle of Skye. They are the family that makes world famous DRAMBUIE LIQUEUR. Legend has it that its recipe was brought to Scotland in 1745 by Charles Edward Stuart—better known as Bonnie Prince Charles. After his armies were defeated at the Battle of Culloden Moor, Stuart took refuge on the Isle of Skye at the home of Captain Mackinnon. In gratitude the Prince gave his protector the recipe for present day Drambuie . . . Dubonnet® Rouge DUBONNET is the best-selling aperitif in America. Best described as a sweetened and fortified wine, its original calling was as an aperitif wine, one typically consumed before dinner to awaken and stimulate the appetite. While still popular as an aperitif, the brand has also become an ingredient in many contemporary cocktails . . .  Frangelico®
Liqueur When introduced in the early 1980s, FRANGELICO LIQUEUR immediately developed a loyal following. Nothing quite like it had ever appeared on American back bars. Its brilliant hazelnut flavor quickly became the featured attraction in scores of contemporary classics. Legend has it that in the early
1600s an Italian friar named Fra. Angelico concocted a liqueur
out of wild hazelnuts and brandy. This eventually became
the inspiration for the Frangelico recipe. The liqueur is
made in the Piedmont region of Italy and combines natural
flavor extracts, including hazelnuts, cocoa, coffee and
vanilla to deliver its complex and one of a kind character.
The liqueur is then filtered for purity, sweetened and bottled
at 48 proof . . . Grand Marnier® Liqueur GRAND MARNIER ranks among the finest liqueurs on the planet. People speak of it with justifiable reverence. Grand Marnier is the creation of the Lapostolle family, who in 1827, founded a distillery to produce liqueurs in the chateau country of France. By 1870, the firm was experimenting with different blends of cognac-based liqueurs at their distillery in Cognac. Family member Louis-Alexandre Marnier hit on the notion of combining the peels of bitter Haitian oranges with Fine Champagne cognac. After a decade in development, Grand Marnier was introduced to the world in 1880 . . . Grand Marnier® Cuvee de Cent Cinquantenaire GRAND MARNIER CUVEE DE CENT CINQUANTENAIRE may very well be the pinnacle of elegance and sophistication. Introduced in 1977 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Marnier-Lapostolle, this magnificent liqueur is the company’s crowning achievement . . . Gran Gala® Liqueur The Stock Distillery has been producing world-class brandies in Italy for well over a century. While renown throughout Europe, the firm has yet to become a household name in the United States. That will certainly change as increasingly more Americans discover the simple pleasures of award winning GRAN GALA LIQUEUR . . . Hpnotiq® Liqueur HPNOTIQ (pronounced “hypnotic”) is a classy, irresistible liqueur from France. It’s guaranteed that you’ve never tasted anything like Hpnotiq before, simply because there is nothing else like it. The aquamarine hued gem is made from an ultra-premium blend of triple-distilled vodka, aged cognac and a proprietary mix of natural tropical fruit juices. Try as you might you won’t be able to detect their individual identities . . . Jägermeister® Liqueur The mere mention of JÄGERMEISTER LIQUEUR is enough to raise a knowing smile to the face of any seasoned imbiber. The popular, “must have” elixir has become a classic rite of passage and can be found behind nearly every bar on the planet . . .  Kahlúa®
Liqueur The exact origins of the KAHLÚA LIQUEUR recipe are a matter of debate. Those that contend it originated in Morocco, point to the Moorish archway depicted on the label as one piece of evidence. What is known, however, is that
Kahlúa has been made in Mexico for nearly a century
and that it steadfastly remains one of the best-selling
liqueurs in the world . . . Kahlúa® Especial Liqueur In 2002, Kahlúa introduced a new version of their liqueur into the American market called KAHLÚA ESPECIAL. Once available only in duty-free stores, the super-premium liqueur is made entirely from high-grade, Arabica coffee beans from South America. The beans are cultivated under shady, high altitude conditions, which allow them to ripen slowly. They are handpicked and carefully roasted in small batches. For coffee aficionados, Kahlúa Especial is the real deal . . . KéKé Beach® Key Lime Cream Liqueur Few products have enjoyed the international success that Baileys Irish Cream has. Scores of other cream-based liqueurs have come and gone, most of which attempted to replicate Baileys now famous chocolate, whiskey and fresh dairy cream formula. Instead of mirroring something that had already been perfected, the creators of KÉKÉ BEACH KEY LIME CREAM LIQUEUR set off in an entirely different direction altogether. Fortunately for us, they did . . . Licor 43® (Cuarenta y Tres) LICOR 43 is a fascinating product with an equally fascinating heritage. Better known as CUARENTA Y TRES in its homeland of Spain, it is conjectured that its origin dates back to ancient times and the seafaring Phoenicians. The earliest version of the present day liqueur, however, can be traced back to the 16th century, with the mastering of distillation and the discovery of vanilla in Mexico by the Spanish Conquistadors . . . Limoncé® Liquore di Limoni Italy is well known for crafting some of the finest products on Earth. While sports cars, leather goods, cheese and wine certainly top the list, the nation is also internationally famous for making limoncello, a remarkably light and refreshing liqueur made from lemons. It is standard fare on back bars throughout Europe. Over the past several years, Americans have been discovering how marvelously wonderful these liqueurs can be. An outstanding example of which is LIMONCÈ LIQUORE DI LIMONI . . .  Luna®
Top Shelf Triple SecWhy hasn’t someone thought of this before? Considering that the Margarita is the country’s most frequently requested specialty drink, it only seems natural that there would be a premium, high-grade triple sec. Welcome LUNA TOP SHELF TRIPLE SEC, the right product at exactly the right time. This savory orange liqueur is made
in Mexico at the Ibara Distillery. Founded in 1891 by French
nationals, the distillery is owned and operated by the fourth
generation of the Ibara family. The liqueur is made from
a base of pure grain neutral spirits that are infused with
oranges from Veracruz, Mexico and the Caribbean island of
Curaçao. The oranges are carefully peeled so as to
remove the bitter pith and sun-dried for several days. The
alcohol is infused with the essential oils of the oranges
and then twice filtered for purity. It is bottled at 81
Martini & Rossi® Extra Dry Vermouth Martini & Rossi Vermouths are arguably the finest vermouths in the world. In 1863, Alessandro Martini and Luigi Rossi took over the operation of an existing vermouth producer in Turin, Italy. They soon became the leading exporter of vermouth led by their flagship brand, MARTINI & ROSSI EXTRA DRY VERMOUTH . . . Midori® Melon Liqueur MIDORI MELON LIQUEUR burst into the limelight in the early 1980s and the brand can now be found on nearly every back bar in the world. In fact, its popularity continues to grow as steadily increasing numbers of contemporary drinks incorporate it into their recipes . . . Patrón® Citrónge® Extra Fine Orange Liqueur Aficionados of exceptional spirits already know and appreciate the authentic character of PATRÓN CITRÓNGE EXTRA FINE ORANGE LIQUEUR. Its vitality and vibrant personality make it a contemporary classic and give it permanent resident status on even the most crowded top-shelves . . . Patrón® XO Café Coffee Liqueur It is estimated that more than 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year, easily making it the world’s most popular beverage. A large percentage of those cups of Joe are consumed here in the United States. In fact, America is the largest coffee-consuming nation in the world, making super-premium PATRÓN XO CAFÉ COFFEE LIQUEUR the right product at the right time . . . RémyRed® Grape Berry Infusion RémyRed is one of the most popular fruit liqueurs and their stock is about to take a giant leap skyward. In late 2003, Rémy Martin introduced RÉMYRED GRAPE BERRY INFUSION, a new, creative version of their highly successful liqueur. Like the original, RémyRed Grape Berry Infusion is generating rave reviews, both as a mixable ingredient and as a fashionable cocktail . . .  RémyRed®
Red Berry Infusion Launched in 1999, RÉMYRED RED BERRY INFUSION is a sensational cognac-based liqueur made by one of the preeminent cognac houses, Rémy Martin. Its style is an engaging blend of tradition and contemporary living. In fact, it makes a lively cocktail in itself, just chill, pop open the bottle and let the rave reviews pour forth. RémyRed is made in the heart of the cognac region of France from a proprietary recipe, the base of which includes the juice of freshly picked currants, apricots and peaches. Natural fruit juices are added to the mix. The firm then infuses this lively liqueur with aged, Fine Champagne Rémy Martin Cognac, a blend of Grande and Petite Champagne cognac . . . RémyRed® Strawberry Kiwi Infusion Launched in 2003, RÉMYRED STRAWBERRY KIWI INFUSION is unlike any other liqueur you’ve ever tried…guaranteed. It is so luscious and bursting with juicy flavors that it’s hard to imagine how it all fit into the bottle. One thing is for certain though, this new French sensation is capable of standing alone in a glass wearing nothing but a chill and drawing nothing but praise . . . Southern Comfort® SOUTHERN COMFORT is the first liqueur crafted in the United States and remains an American classic. It originated in New Orleans, where in 1874 a barman named M. W. Herron created a concoction named Cuffs and Buttons, an upscale reference to white tie and tails. He later moved to St. Louis where he renamed his luxurious potion Southern Comfort . . . Sylk Cream® Liqueur Don’t be surprised if the first sip of SYLK CREAM LIQUEUR leaves you with the unmistakable impression that you’ve just tasted something unique. That’s because there is nothing remotely like it . . . Tequila Rose® Strawberry Cream Liqueur & Tequila The Tequila Rose story is a simple one to tell. It came, it saw and it conquered. Seriously, how else would you describe the liqueur’s meteoric rise to stardom? When Tequila Rose debuted in 1997, there was nothing on the market remotely like it, and since it has hit the popular scene, the brand hasn’t looked back . . . Villa Massa® Limoncello Limoncello has long been one of the favorite types of liqueurs in Europe. This classic lemon liqueur was often made at home according to a family recipe and passed from one generation to the next. Such was the beginning of VILLA MASSA LIMONCELLO . . .
Rums
Back to Top  Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum The surging popularity of rum in this country is due to a large degree to the uncompromised rums of Appleton Estate. Produced continuously since 1749, it is now the most highly sought after rum from Jamaica. One sip of APPLETON ESTATE V/X JAMAICA RUM and you’ll learn why their reputation for greatness is well deserved.
Cruzan® Estate Diamond Rum Cruzan Rum originated on the island of St. Croix in 1760 on the Estate Diamond Plantation. The rums produced there quickly became highly sought after exports. The ruins of the original plantation serve as the site for the present day Cruzan Distillery and CRUZAN ESTATE DIAMOND RUM remains one of the most successful brands of Caribbean rum in the world . . . Cruzan® Mango Rum If it’s true that variety is the spice of life, then the new cocktail-friendly CRUZAN MANGO RUM will jazz things up for years to come. This brilliantly flavored spirit is the latest release from Caribbean rum giant Cruzan, who over the past several years has been releasing one tremendous rum after another . . . Cruzan® Rum Cream It’s hard to imagine a product that has more marketable attributes and contemporary appeal than CRUZAN RUM CREAM. In fact, its name handily explains why the liqueur has found a niche. It enjoys great name recognition and rums are blistering hot. Because cream liqueurs are most comparable to desserts in a bottle, they are a small indulgence that we afford ourselves. This is one liqueur earmarked for greatness . . . Cruzan® Single Barrel Estate Rum The new standard bearer in this age of small indulgences is the unfettered pleasure of sipping añejo rums. Search as hard as you might, you will not find a more luxurious spirit to sip than CRUZAN SINGLE BARREL ESTATE RUM. As a single barrel rum, it is a once in a lifetime occurrence that must be seized when the opportunity arises . . . Gosling's® Black Seal Rum GOSLING’S BLACK SEAL RUM is the national spirit of Bermuda. In the spring of 1806, English wine and spirits merchant James Gosling arrived in St George’s, Bermuda, where he and his family decided to set up shop. To this day, Gosling Brothers remains the oldest surviving business in Bermuda. The company’s claim to international fame is being the creator of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum . . .  Kuya®
Fusion Rum The rum category is hot and rapidly getting hotter. Its growth to a large degree has been fueled by innovation. Bold flavors are in. Rums lacking in character are yesterday’s news. Now is a great time for something like KUYA FUSION RUM. Produced by Kahlúa, Kuya
is made from a blend of rich, golden rums that are infused
with natural citrus flavor extracts and an array of
island spices. As it states on the label, it is best
described as a fusion between the classic spiced rum
and the new breed of fruit flavored rum. The result
is phenomenal . . . Malibu® Caribbean Rum When one operator chooses to carry a brand, it’s a solitary decision. When darn near every beverage operator on the planet elects to carry a spirits brand, it’s a sweeping mandate. Such is the case with universally accepted MALIBU CARIBBEAN RUM. Since its introduction in 1980, the phenomenally successful brand has become synonymous with coconut rum and for good reason . . . Mount Gay® Rum Eclipse® Mount Gay is quite likely the oldest brand of rum in the world. The renowned spirit is the best-selling rum on Barbados, with nearly 25% of the distillery’s output being consumed on the island. The flagship of the company’s portfolio, MOUNT GAY RUM ECLIPSE was created in 1910 and its name commemorates the total solar eclipse that occurred that year . . . Pyrat® XO Reserve Rum Located five miles north of St. Maarten, Anguilla is a scant 35 square miles in area. The tiny island is the home of Anguilla Rums, Ltd., makers of one of the world-renowned alembic rums, PYRAT XO RESERVE — PLANTER’S GOLD . . . RedRum® Best described as luscious, REDRUM is a little slice of paradise in every sip. There is absolutely nothing staid or conventional about this flavored rum and it has nothing to fear from the competition, because there is nothing on the face of the planet remotely like it . . .  Rhum
Barbancourt® Five Star Réserve Spéciale
Rhum Barbancourt was founded in 1862 by Frenchman Dupré Barbancourt. His ambition was to apply the techniques that he had learned making cognac to the rhum making process. He achieved his dream with RHUM BARBANCOURT FIVE STAR RÉSERVE SPÉCIALE. This revered spirit is an agricole
rhum fermented for three days and double-distilled,
first in a single-column still and then in a copper
alembic still. The final distillate is diluted with
purified rain water prior to being aged a minimum of
8 years in large, Limousin oak vats. It is then bottled
at 80 proof . . . Sea Wynde® Pot Still British Royal Navy Rum If you’re in the market for a rare and remarkable rum, the likes of which hasn’t been seen in more than three decades, then look no further than ultra-premium SEA WYNDE POT STILL RUM, a rum crafted in a traditional style made famous by the British Royal Navy . . . Whaler's® Original Vanille Rum WHALER’S ORIGINAL VANILLE RUM isn’t likely to be shelved at a highbrow haunt. This Hawaiian classic was created for joints where the bar hops and people appreciate a good time . . .
Tequilas
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Noble Reposado TequilaArtisan in nature, CASA NOBLE 100% AGAVE TEQUILAS are highly sophisticated spirits worthy of grand cru status. For people who are looking for tequilas that will gently seduce their senses, here’s the ticket. The agaves used for Casa Noble Tequilas are slow baked in stone ovens and then spontaneously fermented. The natural yeast lends an intriguing flavor to the finished spirit. All of the Casa Noble tequilas are triple-distilled in alembic stills . . . Don Eduardo® Añejo Tequila One of the patriarchs of the tequila industry was Don Eduardo Orendain Gonzalez. He set out to found his own distillery in 1926. Today the family-owned Orendain Distillery ranks among the principal producers of super-premium 100% blue agave tequilas, the most prestigious of which is DON EDUARDO AÑEJO TEQUILA . . . El Tesoro® Platinum 100% Agave Tequila Renowned EL TESORO DE DON FELIPE 100% AGAVE TEQUILAS are handmade at a small distillery located high in the Los Altos Mountains named La Alteña. There, the Camarena family makes tequila the same way they have for over 50 years, using methods long since abandoned by other distillers as too expensive . . . Espolon® 100% Agave Añejo Tequila Introduced into the American market in 2002, ESPOLON 100% AGAVE AÑEJO TEQUILA is a classy new “don’t miss” spirit. The entire range of super-premium Espolon tequilas are made from mature agaves grown in the rich, red clay soil of the 600 acre Plascencia family estate located high in the mountains surrounding Arandas, Jalisco. In fact, the entire production and bottling process takes place on the estate . . . Herradura® Reposado Tequila HERRADURA TEQUILA is one of the preeminent brands of tequila. Every stage of its production takes place on the Herradura Estate in Amatitán, and it is among only a few distilleries that have always only produced 100% agave tequila. First imported in the 1950s, Herradura was the first brand of 100% agave tequilas available in the United States . . .  Jose
Cuervo® Clásico® Plata TequilaIn 1795, King Carlos III of Spain granted the first license to commercially produce tequila to Jose Maria Guadalupe Cuervo. The company has since grown to be the largest producer of tequila in Mexico and the best-known tequila brand throughout the world. The distillery’s run of success will certainly continue with the 2003 release of the new, silver-styled JOSE CUERVO CLÁSICO TEQUILA. Jose Cuervo Clásico is a singular blend of unaged tequilas and specially selected, high quailty Cuervo tequilas mellowed in oak barrels. Crafted under the watchful eye of Cuervo’s famous Maestro Tequilero, the handpicked aged tequilas are used to soften the natural exuberance of the young silver spirits. The result is sublime . . . Jose Cuervo® Especial® Tequila If you walk into a bar and don’t see a bottle of JOSE CUERVO ESPECIAL TEQUILA on the back bar, turn around and leave. The brand has grown to be the world’s best-selling tequila and around the world is referred to simply as “Cuervo Gold.” . . . Jose Cuervo® Reserva de la Familia® Clear some space on the top-shelf for ultra-premium JOSE CUERVO RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA TEQUILA, or better yet, build another shelf. First introduced in 1995 to celebrate the distillery’s 200th anniversary, this magnificent, vintage dated tequila is museum quality and will likely redefine your concept of luxury living . . . Jose Cuervo® Tradicional Reposado Tequila Jose Antonio de Cuervo is acknowledged as the first person to ever produce what would become known as tequila. In 1795, King Carlos IV of Spain granted his son, Jose Maria Guadalupe Cuervo, the first license to commercially produce tequila. In the 208 years since then, the Jose Cuervo brand has become internationally renowned. Few products better illustrate why the distillery has achieved preeminence than JOSE CUERVO TRADICIONAL REPOSADO TEQUILA . . . Patrón® 100% Agave Añejo Tequila The famed artisan tequilas of Patrón are skillfully distilled and blended in the high altitudes of the mountains surrounding Jalisco. These 100% agave tequilas have remained preeminent since they were introduced in America in the mid-1980s, due largely to the enormous following of the brand’s flagship, PATRÓN AÑEJO . . .  Sauza®
Conmemorativo® Añejo TequilaLong before tequila became trendy, the brand of choice for aficionados and connoisseurs alike was SAUZA CONMEMORATIVO AÑEJO. Introduced in 1968, this super-premium embodies all of the characteristics great tequila should possess. Sauza Conmemorativo is a mixto tequila, meaning that it is blended with a minimum of 51% agave. Being an extended-aged añejo, the brand is aged in wood longer than most 100% agave tequilas. Sauza matures the tequila for two years in small, white American oak barrels called barricas de roble . . . Sauza® Extra Gold Tequila Sauza has been distilling SAUZA EXTRA GOLD TEQUILA for more than a century. As a premium joven abocado tequila, it is rested in stainless steel vats for four months prior to bottling. Caramel coloring and flavorings are added to give it an amber/golden hue with a touch of sweetness and wood/oak flavor . . . Sauza® Hornitos® Reposado Tequila Sauza struck pay dirt with the introduction of HORNITOS REPOSADO 100% AGAVE TEQUILA. It has for years been the best-selling reposado in the United States. More importantly, Sauza Hornitos is likely the best value in the entire category, earning it the distinction of being the “most tequila for the buck.” . . . Sauza® Tres Generaciones® Añejo Tequila Tequila hasn’t always been popular in the United States. Until the late ‘70s it was thought of as a minor spirit, considered only good for shots and Margaritas. Then came a new breed of tequilas that began to change consumers’ perceptions of it as a premium spirit. One of the most enduring of these tequilas is SAUZA TRES GENERACIONES AÑEJO . . . Sauza® Tres Generaciones® Plata Tequila Sauza is the best-selling line of tequila in Mexico, which speaks volumes about the authenticity of their tequilas. The newest member of the distillery’s Estate Collection is SAUZA TRES GENERACIONES PLATA, a satiny smooth, 100% agave silver tequila . . .  Sol
Dios® Añejo Tequila Introduced in 2003, SOL DIOS AÑEJO TEQUILA is a classically structured, 100% agave tequila that is unafraid to be robust and exuberant. It is deliciously different than most of the other ultra-premium añejos on the market and admirably represents the school of thought that even a well aged tequila should retain a vivacious spirit, one that’s a bit feisty and enthusiastic. Sol Dios is made at the Fabrica de Tequilas Finos situated in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. The agaves used in production are allowed to age for 9 years prior to harvesting. Once at the distillery, the agaves are steamed, pressed, fermented and double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills. The tequila is filtered four times in small batches to ensure purity. Sol Dios Añejo is aged for a minimum of 3 years in small American white oak barrels. It is bottled at 80 proof . . . Tarantula® Azul In this fast paced world, a little help now and again is a welcome relief. For example, there are those days when there’s just not enough time to carefully prepare a fabulous tasting Blue Margarita. In the past, the only options would have been to go without or hastily throw something together. Those dark days are over, thanks to the introduction of TARANTULA AZUL, a captivating and altogether enjoyable tequila product laced with the fresh and lively flavor of citrus and a splash of Pacific blue . . . Tequila Corazón® de Agave Añejo In the spirit world, America’s fascination with artisan 100% agave tequilas borders on the phenomenal. TEQUILA CORAZÓN DE AGAVE AÑEJO will serve only to fuel the trend. For those who are looking for a lush, elegant tequila to sip and enjoy, pull up a snifter and sample this handcrafted gem . . . Tequila Corazón® de Agave Blanco While there is something supremely sublime about sipping a well aged tequila, it is not the end all. Most spirit aficionados eventually gravitate to drinking the blanco tequilas because of their pure and unadulterated character. They are unaffected by the aging process and therefore illustrate exactly how the tequilas taste directly from the still. TEQUILA CORAZÓN DE AGAVE BLANCO is an excellent example . . .  Tequila
Corazón® de Agave ReposadoOne would expect that people in Mexico know a thing or two about tequila. Reposados are the best-selling type of tequila in its country of origin, possibly because they strike a balance between the fresh exuberance of a silver tequila and the mellow refinement of an añejo. Few demonstrate this balancing act as masterfully as TEQUILA CORAZÓN DE AGAVE REPOSADO. Distilled in the Arandas Mountains,
Corazón tequilas are handcrafted entirely at
the Destiladora San Nicholas Estate. The 100% agave
tequilas are made using traditional, century-old methods
abandoned by most as cost prohibitive . . . Xalixco® Gold Tequila XALIXCO GOLD TEQUILA is a singular product because it is made by the largest grower of agaves in Mexico. The Fonseca family began cultivating agaves in 1891 and in 1989 they purchased a state of the art distillery from Bacardi and began making tequila from the agaves they grew . . . XXX Siglo Treinta® Tequila The short list of brands that give you a lot of tequila for the buck certainly contains the name, XXX SIGLO TREINTA. It is gaining an international reputation for exemplary quality at an affordable price, which loosely translates to a great value. Ultra-premium, 100% agave tequilas are expensive, priced on a par with cognac, while pouring brands are inexpensive and few possess any marketable attributes other than being cheap. XXX Siglo Treinta has struck the perfect bargain. It is a high quality, superior tasting tequila with a modest price tag . . .
Vodkas Back to Top  Absolut®
Vodka Lars Olsen Smith was a giant in the Swedish vodka industry, who by the 1870s controlled the majority of the country’s spirits production. Armed with a state of the art facility equipped with a revolutionary new column still, Smith began bottling a vodka of unprecedented purity in 1879. Appropriately labeled Absolut Renat Brannvin (absolutely pure vodka), it is this spirit that inspired the creation of ABSOLUT VODKA. The world-renowned brand is distilled in Ahus, a picturesque town on the southern coast of Sweden, by the state-consortium V. & S. Vin and Spirits Company. Absolut Vodka is made entirely from a mash of locally grown wheat and purified well water. It is quadruple-distilled in a six-column, continuous still and emerges at extremely high proof. The vodka is not subjected to filtration before being reduced with water to 80 proof . . . Long revered by enthusiasts and aficionados, Zubrówka is a traditional Polish vodka flavored with buffalo grass. For years this spectacular spirit was trapped behind the Iron Curtain and unavailable in America. Hopes for its importation rose with the end of the Cold War, only to be dashed when a trace element in the grass—coumarin—resulted in the vodka being banned in America . . .
Belvedere®
Vodka
Since its American debut in 1996, super-premium BELVEDERE VODKA from Poland has caught on in a seriously big way. It can be found on the back bar of any self-respecting Martini bar, and with good reason. Belvedere is a full-bodied, character-laden spirit that gives substance and meaning to any vodka-inspired cocktail . . . Brian Boru was the first High King of Ireland, having defeated the Norse invaders at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 A.D. It is one of the most celebrated events in Irish history. Nearly a millennium later, the product that bears his name—BORU VODKA—is solidifying its own international celebrity . . .  Cîroc®
Snap Frost VodkaIntroduced in 2002, CÎROC SNAP FROST VODKA is the first and only vodka distilled entirely from grapes. You don’t need to know how many international awards it has already earned to know that you’re in the presence of something genuinely special. Made in Gaillac, France, Cîroc is distilled from two revered varieties of grapes, namely the Mauzac Blanc and Ugni Blanc. The latter is the principal grape variety used to make cognac. The “snap-frost” Mauzac grapes are grown in high elevations and are picked late in the season, allowing them to attain a higher sugar content and fuller, fresher grape character. The grapes are cold macerated and cold fermented prior to being distilled five times in traditional copper pot stills. It is rigorously filtered and bottled at 80 proof . . . Citadelle® Vodka If you’re looking for a vodka with tremendous character, you’ve come to the right place. Made by cognac producer Cognac Ferrand, CITADELLE VODKA is a handcrafted tour de force . . . Denmark is an ideal country in which to distill vodka. It has easy access to high quality cereal grain, pristine water sources and a populous that appreciates world-class vodka. One of the most respected brands of Danish spirits is the highly innovative DANZKA VODKA . . .
Finlandia®
Vodka
Finland had been producing spirits for over 400 years when the country enacted Prohibition. Mirroring what was happening in the United States, the ban ended in 1932, at which point the state assumed control over the production of spirits. Thus began the storied existence of FINLANDIA VODKA . . . Ultra-premium GREY GOOSE VODKA was released in 1997 and quickly began earning medals at competitions. Within months of its inception the vodka was ranked among the world’s elite. In the United States, aficionados and enthusiasts made Grey Goose an immediate success and the brand has never looked back . . .
Grey
Goose® L'Orange Vodka
One of the unmistakable consumer trends over the past few years is that flavor rules supreme. It’s as true in the spirit world as it is in the culinary one. One noteworthy brand that nailed the true flavor of sun-ripened oranges is the altogether elegant GREY GOOSE L’ORANGE . . .  Grey
Goose® La Vanille VodkaConsumers are going to be initially attracted to thoroughbred GREY GOOSE LA VANILLE because of its highly recognizable name. After all, Grey Goose has been one of the great vodka success stories of this or any other time. But the first sip will confirm that this is a spirit worthy of merit because of its own individuality, not pedigree. All of the Grey
Goose Vodkas are crafted in the heart of Cognac. The
Grey
Goose® Le Citron Vodka
We are a country that loves the flavor of lemons. So when one of the world’s elite vodkas introduces a sophisticated lemon-infused vodka, Americans are going to take notice. Such was the enthusiastic response that welcomed the release of GREY GOOSE LE CITRON . . . Phenomenally popular KETEL ONE VODKA can trace its origins to 1691, when the Nolet family built a distillery in Schiedam, Holland. For ten generations, the Nolet family has been distilling the finest handmade spirits using the techniques and recipes perfected by Joannes Nolet and his successors . . .
Ketel
One® Citroen Vodka
KETEL ONE CITROEN is an ultra-premium vodka born with a 21st century personality from 300+ year old stock. Introduced in 2000, it is a spirit with impeccable pedigree that is every bit in step with contemporary tastes. It is a balancing act that likely only famed Ketel One could so masterfully pull off . . . Few really extraordinary vodkas are distilled in the United States. The most notable exception is LIQUID ICE VODKA. This world-class performer is handcrafted at the Silver Creek Distillery in Rigby, Idaho. Situated by the western slopes of the Grand Teton Mountains, the award winning distillery has mastered the art and science of distillation and makes spirits as pristine as its surroundings . . .
Magadanskaya®
Vodka
In July 1945, with World War II drawing to an end, Harry Truman, Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin met in Potsdam, Germany. The historic conference set into motion events that would change world politics for the next 45 years. Stalin hosted a state dinner for his American and British counterparts, at which he toasted the assembled dignitaries with a rare spirit called MAGADANSKAYA VODKA . . .  Original
Cristall® VodkaThe world-renowned Cristall Distillery in the heart of Moscow is at the center of the Russian vodka universe. For the better part of a century they have endeavored to craft increasingly finer, more delectable vodkas. The distillery’s crowning achievement is acknowledged to be ORIGINAL CRISTALL VODKA. This incomparable vodka is available in the United States, and we as a country are better for it. Its appealing character is the result of being triple-distilled from winter wheat and pristine glacier water. The vodka is filtered through quartz crystals and birch charcoal to ultimately achieve its impeccable quality and ultra-clean finish . . .
Pearl®
Vodka
The Pearl Vodka Distillery is located close to the majestic Canadian Rockies. There, in the crisp thin air and surrounded by fields of wheat, the distillery has been able to accomplish something great, namely craft a spirit that captures the essence of its idyllic setting. The spirit is award winning PEARL VODKA and there’s a little slice of pristine wilderness in every sip . . . It only stands to reason that the first coconut-flavored vodka would be created by the innovators at Pearl. It seems that they’ve been ahead of the curve for years. The 2004 introduction of PEARL LO COCO VODKA will only solidify their reputation . . .
Polar
Ice® Vodka For true enthusiasts, the final exam of a great vodka is how it performs once it hits the glass. It really d |
Laird's®
12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy