{"title":"November 2026 New Releases","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"widow-jane-the-vaults-15-year-old-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Widow Jane The Vaults 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey 2025 Edition Mythological Oak Finish 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWidow Jane’s The Vaults is the Brooklyn distillery’s annual exploration of what different woods can do to its oldest and rarest bourbon. Over the past several years, Widow Jane set aside a cache of extraordinary, long-aged bourbons, and each year its head distiller and blender, Sienna Jevremov, assembles a blend in hyper-small batches, hand-assembled in groups of five barrels, from bourbons sourced from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. Each edition is then finished in a different oak, which gives collectors “a rare chance to experience how unique wood varietals shape the profile of mature bourbon.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2025 edition, the seventh, is a marriage of bourbons aged a minimum of 15 years, finished in “Mythological Oak”: 1-to-2-year air-seasoned oak harvested from the ancient forests of Amfilochia, on Greece’s Mediterranean coast, a wood sacred to Zeus in Greek mythology. Widow Jane says it “lends evocative notes of wild honey, mountain sage, and dried fig, enriching the bourbon’s structure and length.” As with all Widow Jane whiskeys, it’s non-chill filtered and proofed with limestone-rich water from the Rosendale Mines of upstate New York, about 100 miles north of the Brooklyn distillery, and bottled at 99 proof (49.5% ABV). Only 15,672 bottles were made, with a nationwide launch on September 29, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe official tasting notes describe “rich, dark mulled fruit, burnt sugar, salty olive oil pastries, and forest aromatics,” rounded out by “complementary floral and citrus notes.” Drinkhacker, which scored it 8.5 out of 10 (B+), found the first aromas “a downright fascinating intersection of fruity and savory,” with “cranberry juice, mulled apple cider, fresh plums, and dried figs” leading, “alongside some sweetened black tea,” and the savory component “like a rich, oily tapenade,” with “a bit of caper and olive-laden salinity.” The early flavors are “more pastry-like than expected, with a big hit of glazed honeybuns.” Distiller’s community notes “vanilla cream, cinnamon sugar, and banana bread,” with warm spices from the oak finishing “like having an elevated Old Fashioned.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a unique, savory-and-sweet aged bourbon for collectors and adventurous drinkers, more complex and unusual than most 15-year-olds, and not a typical Kentucky-style bourbon. It’s also a meaningful gift for a milestone. Sip it neat, with a few minutes in the glass, or on the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWidow Jane The Vaults 15 Year Old Bourbon (2025 Edition) is produced by Widow Jane Distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York (owned by Heaven Hill), under head distiller and blender Sienna Jevremov. It is a blend of straight bourbons from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana, aged a minimum of 15 years, finished in 1-to-2-year air-seasoned Mythological Oak from Amfilochia, Greece, proofed with limestone water from the Rosendale Mines, and non-chill filtered. Bottled at 49.5% ABV \/ 99 proof, 750ml. 15,672 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinkhacker — 8.5\/10 (B+, November 2025):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The first aromas are a downright fascinating intersection of fruity and savory. Cranberry juice, mulled apple cider, fresh plums, and dried figs lead, alongside some sweetened black tea. But the real curveball comes with the savory component, like a rich, oily tapenade. A bit of caper and olive-laden salinity lags just behind that fruit... Early flavors are more pastry-like than expected, with a big hit of glazed honeybuns on the first few sips.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistiller community (tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The sweet notes of the bourbon come through on the palate with vanilla cream, cinnamon sugar, and banana bread. The oak finishing provides warm spices to the bourbon like having an elevated Old Fashioned, but here you needn’t do anything but serve it on the rocks.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidow Jane (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rich, dark mulled fruit, burnt sugar, salty olive oil pastries, and forest aromatics lead The Vaults 2025 taste experience, which is rounded out by complementary floral and citrus notes.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCranberry, mulled apple cider, fresh plum, and dried fig, with sweetened black tea, wild honey, mountain sage, and a savory, olive-tapenade salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich and pastry-like, with dark mulled fruit, burnt sugar, glazed honeybuns, salty olive oil pastries, vanilla cream, and cinnamon sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, with forest aromatics, subtle citrus, and delicate floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys — Wood Finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.5% ABV \/ 99 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 15 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight bourbons from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 year air-seasoned “Mythological Oak” from Amfilochia, Greece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimestone water from the Rosendale Mines, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidow Jane Distillery — Red Hook, Brooklyn (Heaven Hill)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Distiller \u0026amp; 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Serving Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat, then with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e — to open the floral and herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single large cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFig and honey desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Manchego and sheep’s-milk cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive oil cake and Mediterranean pastries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted nuts and dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40468936589378,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Widow_Jane_The_Vaults_15_Year_Old_Bourbon_Whiskey_2025_Edition_Mythological_Oak_Finish_750ml.jpg?v=1793316914"},{"product_id":"knob-creek-21-year-old-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Knob Creek 21 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKnob Creek was introduced in 1992 by Booker Noe, the legendary Beam master distiller who created the original small-batch bourbon category, and it has built its reputation on full-flavored, 100-proof bourbon made in a “pre-Prohibition style.” For years, ultra-aged releases were something other brands did. In October 2025, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. changed that with Knob Creek 21 Year Old, the oldest expression in the history of both Knob Creek and the Beam distillery, and the first Knob Creek to pass the 20-year mark. It returned in 2026, in limited quantities, after selling through its first run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe whiskey has an unusual story. It began as a batch of barrels laid down in 2004, “with no big plan,” and it was distilled by Fred Noe, Booker’s son, before Suntory’s acquisition of Beam in 2014, so its production spans two eras of the company. Master distillers Fred Noe and his son Freddie, the eighth-generation master distiller, hand-selected each barrel for flavor and balance. It’s bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), the Knob Creek house strength, and it comes in a keepsake box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe official notes describe a nose that “opens with aromas of seasoned oak, caramelized sugar, and subtle smoke”; a palate where “deep caramel and char build alongside hints of fruit and toasted oak”; and a “long, warm finish of toffee and charred wood.” Reviewers add detail. Robb Report called it “fantastic” and “better than the 18-year-old,” with “some of that classic Beam peanut flavor” surrounded by “dark chocolate, blackberry, maple, leather, tobacco, brûléed vanilla, and toasted coconut,” observing that “at 100 proof there’s still enough heat to cut through with some spice and heft,” and that it’s “not overly tannic.” The Daily Pour found “a mix of dessert-like sweetness and substantial oak, with notes of butterscotch, cherry, and cinnamon.” The Whiskey Wash found it “oakier than most batches of the 18 year old, but more balanced than the 15 year old, which it called polarizing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe oak is the star here, and customers should know it: this is a bold, woody, tannic-leaning bourbon, with the dessert sweetness that comes after twenty-one years in the barrel. As one reviewer put it, a lower proof would have left it “limp and more like sucking on wet wood,” so 100 proof is what makes it work. It’s a collectible for Knob Creek and Beam fans, an easy milestone gift, and a good addition to any aged bourbon collection. Pour it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKnob Creek 21 Year Old is produced by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, from barrels laid down in 2004, hand-selected by master distillers Fred Noe and Freddie Noe. A Kentucky straight bourbon aged 21 years. Bottled at 50% ABV \/ 100 proof, 750ml, in a keepsake box. A limited release first launched in October 2025, returning for 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobb Report (October 2025):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There’s still some of that classic Beam peanut flavor as you sip, but it’s surrounded by notes of dark chocolate, blackberry, maple, leather, tobacco, brûléed vanilla, and toasted coconut... Knob Creek 21 is a really excellent example of an older bourbon that actually tastes good and isn’t just an age-statement flex.” (Described as better than the 18-year-old; “at 100 proof there’s still enough heat to cut through with some spice and heft.”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Daily Pour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mix of dessert-like sweetness and substantial oak, with notes of butterscotch, cherry, and cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whiskey Wash:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOakier than most batches of the 18 year old, but more balanced than the 15 year old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnob Creek (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It opens with aromas of seasoned oak, caramelized sugar, and subtle smoke. On the palate, deep caramel and char build alongside hints of fruit and toasted oak, leading to a long, warm finish of toffee and charred wood.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeasoned oak, caramelized sugar, and subtle smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep caramel and char, with dark chocolate, blackberry, maple, leather, brûléed vanilla, and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and warm, with toffee, charred oak, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Extra-Aged, Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50% ABV \/ 100 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 Years (barrels laid down in 2004)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames B. Beam Distilling Co. — Clermont, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Distillers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFred Noe \u0026amp; Freddie Noe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeepsake box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 2025; returns for 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe oldest expression in Knob Creek and Beam distillery history\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA bold, oaky, dessert-sweet ultra-aged bourbon with real tannic grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeasoned oak, caramelized sugar, dark chocolate, blackberry, maple, leather, toffee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail \u0026amp; Serving Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e — as Beam recommends, to taste the liquid in its purest form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e — to soften the oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate and cherry desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked brisket and barbecue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42586976026690,"sku":"50% ABV, 750 ml, Harmonized Code = 2208303030, Made in USA","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Knob_Creek_21_Year_Old_Bourbon_Whiskey.jpg?v=1762466311"},{"product_id":"frank-august-case-study-08-winter-wheated-reserve-kentucky-straight-wheated-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Frank August Case Study: 08 Winter Wheated Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrank August is a Lexington, Kentucky bourbon brand built on what it calls a philosophy of “open, honest, and sincere craft,” and the Case Study series is where it shows its more experimental side. Each Case Study release explores one variable, and for number eight, the team returned to the same lots used for its earlier wheated bourbon, with a more focused selection: only barrels from winter distillations. Winter-distilled whiskey, made in the cooler months, is often described as producing a richer, more full-bodied new make, and the team chose to see what eight-plus years in the barrel would do with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCase Study: 08 is the brand’s second wheated bourbon, where wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, giving a softer, creamier, rounder character. It carries an 8-year age statement but is closer to nine years old, and it’s bottled at barrel strength, 108.8 proof (54.4% ABV). Each release is assembled from eight batches of eight hand-selected barrels, and the whiskey was distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tasting notes describe a deep burnished copper bourbon with a nose that is “warm and layered, with crème brûlée, baked pear, and brown butter; as it opens, honeyed pastry, toasted pecan, polished oak, and a whisper of cinnamon bark come forward.” The palate is “plush and full the first sip, with dark caramel, maple, and butterscotch joined by baked cherry and soft baking spice; the wheat gives a creamy, rounded texture, and the extra years add depth with hints of leather and dark chocolate.” The finish is “long, warming, and elegant, with vanilla custard, toasted oak, and gentle spice fading slowly.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrank August has been quickly building a reputation: its Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon was named World’s Best Bourbon at the 2025 IWSC, with a score of 98\/100, according to the brand. No independent reviews are published yet for Case Study: 08, but it’s an easy recommendation for fans of wheated bourbons such as Maker’s Mark, Weller, and Larceny who want something richer, older, and higher-proof. Enjoy it neat or with a few drops of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrank August Case Study: 08 Winter Wheated Reserve is produced by Frank August of Lexington, Kentucky. It is a Kentucky straight wheated bourbon, selected entirely from winter-distillation barrels, with an 8-year age statement (closer to 9 years), assembled from eight batches of eight hand-selected barrels each. Distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky. Barrel strength, 54.4% ABV \/ 108.8 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic reviews are published yet for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrank August (tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Appearance: Deep burnished copper with amber highlights. Nose: Warm and layered, with crème brûlée, baked pear, and brown butter; as it opens, honeyed pastry, toasted pecan, polished oak, and a whisper of cinnamon bark come forward. Palate: Plush and full the first sip, with dark caramel, maple, and butterscotch joined by baked cherry and soft baking spice; the wheat gives a creamy, rounded texture, and the extra years add depth with hints of leather and dark chocolate. Finish: Long, warming, and elegant, with vanilla custard, toasted oak, and gentle spice fading slowly.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrème brûlée, baked pear, and brown butter, with honeyed pastry, toasted pecan, polished oak, and cinnamon bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlush and creamy, with dark caramel, maple, and butterscotch, baked cherry and soft baking spice, with hints of leather and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, warming, and elegant, with vanilla custard, toasted oak, and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey — Barrel Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.4% ABV \/ 108.8 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 years (winter distillation; closer to 9 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter-distillation barrels only; 8 batches of 8 hand-selected barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled, aged \u0026amp; bottled in Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrank August — Lexington, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Study — No. 8; the brand’s second wheated bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rich, creamy, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with pastry, caramel, and leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; 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It’s inspired by François Massialot, the 17th-century French chef at the Palace of Versailles who is credited with writing the first recipe for crème brûlée, and the idea is to make a Scotch whisky that tastes like the dessert. It continues what the company calls “our adventures into patisserie.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s an unusual recipe, built around the casks as much as the whiskies. The blend is composed of four single malts: Benrinnes (53.3%) in first-fill bourbon barrels, Clynelish (39%) in second-fill new American oak barrels, Speyburn (7.2%) in refill American oak hogsheads, and a touch (0.5%) of Ardbeg in recharred American oak. The key is the custom barrels: American white oak, “toasted and charred with scientific exactitude,” that bestow “flavours of peach, butterscotch and spiced molasses.” In Compass Box’s words: “Brûlée Royale sees Clynelish fruit and Benrinnes custard ooze together at a silken 49% ABV,” with “gloss and texture from the inclusion of the Speyburn, considerably aged in recharred barrels, caramelise perfectly in a sweet sugar seal.” The whisky is bottled non-chill filtered, with natural colour, in August 2025, at 49% ABV (98 proof), and only 8,556 bottles were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe official tasting notes describe a nose with “immediate crème brûlée, poached pears, and scatterings of freshly opened vanilla pods, opening to custard Danish and scorched sugar brittles.” The palate is “thick with clotted cream, honeyed malt, and broiled peaches, followed by custard and Tarte Tatin,” with “pannacotta” and “gentle nutmeg spice, followed by silken Jersey milk, toasted sugar, and banana split.” The color is a “deep burnished amber with warm copper-gold highlights.” It’s a creamy, sweet, dessert-like malt, with no peat and only a whisper of smoke from the tiny Ardbeg portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere are no independent professional reviews yet for this release, and, as with any concept whisky, it’s a dessert-style whisky that’s best suited to people who like sweet, creamy drams. It’s a collector’s bottle with a clear story, and an easy gift for foodies and whisky fans who like a good concept. Enjoy it neat, or with a few drops of water, perhaps with a dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCompass Box Brûlée Royale is blended by Compass Box Scotch Whisky, a blended malt composed of Benrinnes (53.3%, first-fill bourbon barrel), Clynelish (39%, second-fill new American oak barrel), Speyburn (7.2%, refill American oak hogshead), and Ardbeg (0.5%, recharred American oak barrel), using custom American white oak barrels that are toasted and charred. Non-chill filtered, natural colour. Bottled August 2025 at 49% ABV \/ 98 proof, 700ml. 8,556 bottles worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent professional reviews are published yet for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompass Box (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Immediate Crème Brûlée, which opens to custard Danish and scorched sugar brittles. The palate is thick with clotted cream, honeyed malt and broiled peaches followed by custard and Tarte Tatin. Pannacotta and gentle nutmeg spice followed by silken Jersey milk, toasted sugar and banana split.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompass Box (whiskymaker’s notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Continuing our adventures into patisserie, Brûlée Royale sees Clynelish fruit and Benrinnes custard ooze together at a silken 49% ABV. Curiously regal for American oak.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep burnished amber. Crème brûlée, poached pear, and freshly opened vanilla pods, with custard Danish and scorched sugar brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThick and creamy, with clotted cream, honeyed malt, broiled peach, Tarte Tatin, custard, and pannacotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and smooth, with nutmeg, burnt toffee, toasted sugar, and banana split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlended Malt Scotch Whisky — Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49% ABV \/ 98 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53.3% Benrinnes (first-fill bourbon) · 39% Clynelish (second-fill new American oak) · 7.2% Speyburn (refill American oak hogshead) · 0.5% Ardbeg (recharred American oak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom toasted and charred American white oak, ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered; natural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompass Box Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAugust 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,556 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrançois Massialot, the chef credited with the first crème brûlée recipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA creamy, sweet, dessert-inspired blended malt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrème brûlée, poached pear, vanilla pod, clotted cream, broiled peach, nutmeg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail \u0026amp; Serving Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e — to open the custard and fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith dessert\u003c\/strong\u003e — try it with a crème brûlée, tarte Tatin, or panna cotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrème brûlée and panna cotta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarte Tatin and baked peaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla and custard pastries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanana desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45842141347906,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Compass_Box_Br_l_e_Royale_Limited_Edition_Blended_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_700ml.jpg?v=1793237668"},{"product_id":"mandala-anejo-tequila-with-skulls","title":"Mandala Añejo Tequila Skulls Bottle 1000ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf the Skeleton Hands bottle is Mandala at its most dramatic, the Skulls bottle is its most festive. It’s a vibrant orange ceramic vessel covered in white skull reliefs that encircle the black floral Mandala logo, a design that draws on the sugar skulls, marigolds, and bright color of Día de Muertos, the Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed. Mandala is known for presenting its tequilas in hand-decorated bottles, and this one is meant to be displayed long after the tequila is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe liquid is a classic añejo. Mandala is made from 100% Blue Weber agave in Jalisco (NOM 1652, Tequilas de Autor), using fully mature agaves slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens and double distilled. It then rests in oak for more than a year, the legal minimum for an añejo, with several listings citing 18 to 24 months and some noting French oak or sherry casks. The time in barrel brings caramel, vanilla, and warm spice, while “keeping the cooked agave character intact.” It’s bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDescriptions of the tequila are consistent: a nose of “roasted agave, caramel, vanilla, and warm toasted oak with a hint of dried fruit”; a palate that is “smooth and full-bodied, with honey, butterscotch, soft cinnamon, and gentle oak”; and a finish that is “long and velvety, closing on sweet agave warmth and lingering spice.” It’s a soft, sweet-leaning añejo for sipping neat in a snifter, on the rocks, or in an Añejo Old Fashioned. No independent critic scores were found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis bottle is made for ofrendas, Día de Muertos tables, parties, and gifts, a tequila that’s part of the celebration. The 1-liter size gives you enough for a gathering, and the ceramic bottle makes it a keepsake for tequila collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMandala Añejo Tequila is produced in Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1652, Tequilas de Autor), from 100% Blue Weber agave, slow-roasted in brick ovens, double distilled, and aged in oak barrels for more than a year (listings cite 18 to 24 months). Presented in the Skulls ceramic limited-edition bottle. Bottled at 40% ABV \/ 80 proof, 1000ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic scores were found for this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetailer tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Roasted agave, caramel, vanilla, and warm toasted oak with a hint of dried fruit. Palate: Smooth and full bodied, with honey, butterscotch, soft cinnamon, and gentle oak. Finish: Long and velvety, closing on sweet agave warmth and lingering spice.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoasted agave, caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, with a hint of dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth and full-bodied, with honey, butterscotch, soft cinnamon, and gentle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and velvety, with sweet agave warmth and lingering spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAñejo Tequila — Limited-Edition Ceramic Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Blue Weber, Jalisco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrick-oven roasted, double distilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak barrels, more than a year (18–24 months per listings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1652 (Tequilas de Autor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange ceramic with white skull reliefs (Día de Muertos design)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA smooth, sweet-leaning añejo in a festive, collectible bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasted agave, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, honey, butterscotch, cinnamon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat in a snifter or on the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — to taste the oak and agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAñejo Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e — with agave syrup, bitters, and an orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan de muerto and sweet breads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled meats and mole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate and caramel desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Glass Bottom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45843636813890,"sku":"40% ABV, 1000 ml Harmonized Code 2208.90.129 Mexico","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/28E7C646-E23E-43AB-884E-E0E8920EB6DF.jpg?v=1793247476"},{"product_id":"mandala-anejo-tequila-with-skeleton-hands","title":"Mandala Añejo Tequila Skeleton Hands Bottle 1000ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMandala is a tequila brand built on presentation: every expression is poured from a hand-decorated bottle, and the Añejo in the Skeleton Hands design is among the most eye-catching, with a bold skull-and-skeleton-hand motif that draws on Mexico’s Day of the Dead imagery. It’s the kind of bottle that gets noticed on a bar cart, on a shelf, or at a table, and it’s sold in a generous 1-liter size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tequila inside is a proper añejo. It’s made from 100% Blue Weber agave in Jalisco (NOM 1652, Tequilas de Autor), using fully mature agave that’s slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens, then double distilled. It rests in oak barrels for more than a year, which is the legal minimum for an añejo, and several listings describe 18 to 24 months of aging, with some noting French oak or sherry casks. The oak time builds “layers of caramel, vanilla, and warm spice while keeping the cooked agave character intact.” It’s bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tasting notes describe a nose of “roasted agave, caramel, vanilla, and warm toasted oak with a hint of dried fruit,” a palate that is “smooth and full-bodied, with honey, butterscotch, soft cinnamon, and gentle oak,” and a finish that is “long and velvety, closing on sweet agave warmth and lingering spice.” Other descriptions add “toffee and dried fruit.” It’s a sweet, soft, easy-drinking añejo, made for sipping neat in a snifter or on the rocks, or building into an Añejo Old Fashioned, where the caramel and spice take center stage. No independent critic scores were found for this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a natural gift for tequila fans, collectors of unusual bottles, and anyone planning a Día de Muertos celebration, a party, or a tequila-themed gathering. At 1 liter, it’s also a good value for entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMandala Añejo Tequila is produced in Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1652, Tequilas de Autor), from 100% Blue Weber agave, slow-roasted in brick ovens, double distilled, and aged in oak barrels for more than a year (listings cite 18 to 24 months). Presented in the Skeleton Hands limited-edition bottle. Bottled at 40% ABV \/ 80 proof, 1000ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic scores were found for this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetailer tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Roasted agave, caramel, vanilla, and warm toasted oak with a hint of dried fruit. Palate: Smooth and full bodied, with honey, butterscotch, soft cinnamon, and gentle oak. Finish: Long and velvety, closing on sweet agave warmth and lingering spice.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetailer description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and roasted agave, plus hints of toffee, spice, and dried fruit.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoasted agave, caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, with a hint of dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth and full-bodied, with honey, butterscotch, soft cinnamon, toffee, and gentle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and velvety, with sweet agave warmth and lingering spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAñejo Tequila — Limited-Edition Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Blue Weber, Jalisco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrick-oven cooked, double distilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak barrels, more than a year (18–24 months per listings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1652 (Tequilas de Autor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkeleton Hands design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA sweet, soft, caramel-and-vanilla añejo in a collectible bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasted agave, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, honey, butterscotch, cinnamon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat in a snifter or on the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — to taste the oak and agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAñejo Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e — with a barspoon of agave and bitters, and an orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled meats and mole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate and caramel desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlan and churros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Glass Bottom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45843643662402,"sku":"40% ABV, 1000 ml Harmonized Code 2208.90.129 Mexico","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/5C6CCAF1-A911-48D4-9FEC-58A01345457E.jpg?v=1793247585"},{"product_id":"michters-us-1-toasted-barrel-finish-kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey-2026-release-750ml","title":"Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 2026 Release 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMichter’s created the toasted barrel finish style in 2014 with a bourbon finished in a second barrel that had been toasted instead of charred, and in 2017 it applied the same idea to rye. Each fall, the Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is a limited release that has become one of Michter’s most anticipated. The 2026 edition begins with fully matured US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye at barrel strength, aged at least four years (likely closer to six) in new charred American white oak, then “aged for an additional period in a second custom barrel made from 24-month air-dried wood and toasted to exacting specifications.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe difference between toasting and charring is the point. A toasted barrel is heated more gently, and the wood sugars caramelize without burning, giving a sweeter, softer, bread-like and spice-forward influence rather than the smoky char of the first barrel. The 2026 release was led by Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson, who selected both the toast level of the second barrel and the whiskey chosen for finishing. The rye enters the barrel at 103 proof, and each barrel is bottled at its own strength, so the proof varies; the 2026 average is 109.1 proof (54.55% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe official tasting notes describe “a rich, decadent expression of rye”: “layers of toffee, honey, and black walnut lead into dark chocolate, salted caramel, cherry, and mint, with pronounced rye spice balanced by rounded oak and toastiness on the finish.” Andrea Wilson adds: “It brings a level of rich comfort with its dark and savory notes, but transitions to the inviting characters of a baked cinnamon roll with melted caramel icing. It lingers with warm, rich gingerbread notes and a beautiful toastiness reminding us that memories are often made with a campfire, good friends, and a great pour.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEarly reviews are positive. Whiskey Reviewer’s Richard Thomas scored it a B+, calling it “one of my favorite digestif whiskeys,” with sips that “led with the oak, tannic pinch and rye spice aspects, with the sweeter side only coming up on the back end, but that was the part that persisted into the finish.” Bevinfo found “toasty, wood vanillins, dark sweet fruits, crème brûlée, caramel, sweetbread and rye mint” on the nose, a palate of “burnt caramel, medium char and gingerbread, balanced by a nice minty rye spice,” and concluded: “Some whiskeys in this style overdo the toastiness, burying the base spirit, but not Michter’s, which dials in the finishing just right so that you can still enjoy the minty rye spice.” Whiskey Consensus called it “a complex, flavorful whiskey that I truly enjoyed.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a dessert-leaning, high-proof rye for people who like toasted-barrel whiskeys, or for friends who say they don’t like rye: sweet, rich, and bready, with the rye spice still in focus. It’s an easy fall and holiday gift, and a limited release that tends to sell out. Pour it neat, or with a few drops of water to open the oak and toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMichter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye 2026 is produced by Michter’s Distillery in Kentucky, under Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson. It is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey, barreled at 103 proof in new charred American white oak (at least four years), then finished in a second barrel made from 24-month air-dried wood, toasted but not charred. Barrel strength: each barrel is bottled at its own proof, averaging 109.1 proof (54.55% ABV) for the 2026 release. Distilled and bottled in Kentucky, 750ml. Limited release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Thomas, Whiskey Reviewer — B+ (October 2026; 108.8 proof):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Michter’s did not originate the double new oak treatment... but they were the first ones to elevate it by using a toasted, not charred barrel for the finishing... one of my favorite digestif whiskeys. The sips led with the oak, tannic pinch and rye spice aspects, with the sweeter side only coming up on the back end, but that was the part that persisted into the finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevinfo (September 2026):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Toasty, wood vanillins, dark sweet fruits, crème brûlée, caramel, sweetbread and rye mint. Palate: More of those toasty and dark sweet flavors, burnt caramel, medium char and gingerbread, balanced by a nice minty rye spice. Finish: Medium-length finish with more toastiness, minty rye spice, burnt sugar and dark fruits.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Consensus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2026 release of Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is a complex, flavorful whiskey that I truly enjoyed.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichter’s (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A rich, decadent expression of rye. Layers of toffee, honey, and black walnut lead into dark chocolate, salted caramel, cherry, and mint, with pronounced rye spice balanced by rounded oak and toastiness on the finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToasty wood vanillins, toffee, honey, and black walnut, with crème brûlée, dark sweet fruit, and rye mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark chocolate, salted caramel, and cherry, with burnt caramel, gingerbread, and a minty rye spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to long, with toastiness, minty rye spice, burnt sugar, and dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey — Toasted Barrel Finish, Barrel Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage 54.55% ABV \/ 109.1 Proof (varies by barrel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 4 years (probably closer to 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew charred American white oak (103 proof), then a second barrel of 24-month air-dried wood, toasted but not charred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMichter’s Distillery — Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Distiller \/ Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDan McKee \/ Andrea Wilson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026 limited release (fall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhiskey Reviewer B+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rich, sweet, toasty, high-proof rye with gingerbread and mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; 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North British is one of Scotland’s best-known grain distilleries, near Edinburgh, where it has supplied grain whisky to the blending industry for around 150 years, and in recent years it has also been bottled as a single grain. It’s an unpeated spirit, which means the casks do the talking, and here the cask is a red wine hogshead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a small-batch release from Living Souls, a Glasgow-based independent bottler founded in 2024 by industry veterans John Torrance, Jamie Williamson, and Calum Leslie, who between them have worked at Douglas Laing, Tullibardine, and Loch Lomond. Their goal is to release limited whiskies that highlight “individuality, natural character, and craftsmanship,” all bottled without chill filtration or added color, at an easy-drinking 48% ABV (96 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe red wine casks give this 17-year-old a ruby-tinged amber color with copper highlights and a fruity, dessert-leaning profile. The bottler’s notes describe the nose as “caramel biscuits, stewed fruit, and crumbly tablet”; the palate as “sticky toffee pudding sweetness with dried fruits and Lotus Biscoff, a gentle kiss of cinnamon spice”; and the finish as “a gentle orchard-fruit sweetness that slowly fades into the evening air.” They describe it as “the Scottish countryside at sunset, where late summer fruits hang heavy on the trees.” A Dutch retailer sums up the style: “a Single Grain nose with a deliciously oily mouthfeel. Add the fruit from the barrel, and you’ve got a delicious treat.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a soft, sweet, approachable whisky, a good entry point for customers who find single malt too heavy or too peaty, and a natural bottle for dessert pairings or an after-dinner pour. No independent reviews have been published for this release yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLiving Souls North British 17 Year Old is bottled by Living Souls, a Glasgow-based independent bottler, from North British Distillery near Edinburgh, Scotland. A single grain Scotch whisky aged 17 years in red wine hogsheads, bottled in 2026 as a small batch at 48% ABV \/ 96 proof, natural colour, non-chill filtered, 700ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic reviews or ratings are published yet for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving Souls (bottler’s tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The nose opens with caramel biscuits, stewed fruit and crumbly tablet. The palate brings sticky toffee pudding, dried fruits and Lotus Biscoff, with a touch of cinnamon spice. The finish lingers with a gentle orchard fruit sweetness that slowly fades into the evening air.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuby-tinged amber with copper highlights. Caramel biscuits, stewed fruit, and crumbly Scottish tablet, with soft baked sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreamy and oily, with sticky toffee pudding, dried fruit, Biscoff biscuit, creamy caramel, and warming cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGentle orchard-fruit sweetness and soft spice that slowly fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Grain Scotch Whisky — Red Wine Cask Matured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48% ABV \/ 96 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed wine hogsheads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour; non-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth British — near Edinburgh, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving Souls — Glasgow (founded 2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026, small batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA soft, sweet, creamy single grain with red wine fruit and dessert notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaramel biscuits, stewed fruit, tablet, sticky toffee pudding, Biscoff, cinnamon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail \u0026amp; Serving Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat or on the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — to enjoy the creamy, dessert-like notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft, sweet base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticky toffee pudding and Biscoff desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple and pear tarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, creamy cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat in a Glencairn glass, with a few drops of water if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45861928894530,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/C02A37C4-9367-4984-8011-FC379198BD60_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793397361"},{"product_id":"lady-of-the-glen-teaninich-11-year-old-refill-ex-peated-islay-octave-finish-cask-713240b-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml-us-exclusive","title":"Lady of the Glen Teaninich 11 Year Old Refill Ex-Peated Islay Octave Finish Cask #713240b Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (US Exclusive)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTeaninich is one of Scotland’s largest malt whisky distilleries, in the Highlands, and it is hardly ever bottled as a single malt by its owner. Its spirit is “light and dry,” which independent bottlers treat as “a blank canvas to offer additional cask flavours,” and Lady of the Glen has used that canvas well. After maturation in a hogshead, this Teaninich was finished in a refill ex-peated Islay octave, a small cask that previously held peated Islay whisky. Octaves, at about 50 liters, are one of the smallest cask sizes in use, which gives the spirit rapid, concentrated contact with the wood, and the result is what the distributor describes as “a rare single-cask view of grassy, oily Teaninich, finished in a peated Islay octave for sweet smoke, caramelized fruit and tightly layered oak spice.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a US exclusive, with only 55 bottles, bottled in 2026 at cask strength, 58.2% ABV (116.4 proof), with natural color and no chill filtration. Lady of the Glen was founded in 2012 by Gregor Hannah and is based in Fife, Scotland, and hand-bottles every release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe bottler’s tasting notes are “butterscotch, sweet peat smoke, caramelized apple cake.” The nose offers “a mouth-watering combination of winter spices, caramelised nuts and dried fruit sweetness.” On the palate, the distributor’s sheet describes “vanilla cream, peppered strawberry and chocolate brownie, underlined by sweet peat smoke,” and the finish is “barbecued pineapple, root ginger and licorice, drying gradually toward oak and smoke.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe smoke here is gentle, a sweet, secondary influence from the previous cask instead of a heavily peated spirit, so it’s a good choice for customers who want a little smoke with their fruit and spice. It’s a very small release, and no independent reviews have been published yet. Enjoy it neat, with a few drops of water to open up the apple, spice, and sweet smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLady of the Glen Teaninich 11 Year Old is bottled by Hannah Whisky Merchants Ltd (Lady of the Glen, Fife, Scotland) from Teaninich Distillery in the Scottish Highlands. A single cask (#713240b), matured in a hogshead and finished in a refill ex-peated Islay octave. Bottled 2026 at natural cask strength, 58.2% ABV \/ 116.4 proof, natural colour, non-chill filtered, 700ml. US exclusive: 55 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn octave is a small cask, roughly 45 to 60 liters, about one-eighth the size of a sherry butt. A “peated octave” is an octave that previously held peated whisky, in this case peated Islay malt, and the “refill” in the name means it had already been used before this finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cask isn’t peated itself. Peat comes from drying malted barley over burning peat, so it’s a trait of the whisky, not the wood. But the wood soaks up some of that smoky spirit, and when Lady of the Glen moved the Teaninich into it, the cask gave back a layer of sweet, secondary smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause the octave is small, there’s more wood surface for the volume, so a short finish has a big effect. It’s why the smoke here reads as a gentle thread (the flyer says “sweet peat smoke”) and not as the heavy, medicinal peat of an Islay malt. The base spirit, Teaninich, is unpeated, and the smoke is a finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic reviews or ratings are published yet for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady of the Glen (bottler’s tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Butterscotch, sweet peat smoke, caramelized apple cake. The first nosing offers a mouth-watering combination of winter spices, caramelised nuts and dried fruit sweetness.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady of the Glen (on Teaninich’s house style):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of Scotland’s largest malt whisky distilleries and known for producing a light and dry spirit that we see as a ‘blank canvas’ to offer additional cask flavours.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eButterscotch, winter spice, caramelized nuts, and dried-fruit sweetness, with caramelized apple cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla cream, peppered strawberry, and chocolate brownie, underlined by sweet peat smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarbecued pineapple, root ginger, and licorice, drying gradually toward oak and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Single Cask, Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58.2% ABV \/ 116.4 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#713240b — hogshead, finished in a refill ex-peated Islay octave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 bottles (US exclusive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour; non-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeaninich — Highlands, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) — Fife, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA sweet, fruity, spicy Highland malt with a gentle ribbon of smoke from the peated octave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButterscotch, caramelized apple cake, winter spice, brownie, sweet peat smoke, pineapple, ginger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple cake and spiced desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate brownies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked salmon and grilled pineapple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat, with a few drops of water to open the fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45861933580354,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Lady_of_the_Glen_Teaninich_11_Year_Old_Refill_Ex-Peated_Islay_Octave_Finish_Cask_713240b_Highland_Single_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_700ml_US_Exclusive.jpg?v=1793397780"},{"product_id":"scotch-drinkers-only-private-cask-selection-linkwood-15-year-old-cask-308130-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Scotch Drinkers Only Private Cask Selection Linkwood 15 Year Old Cask #308130 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLinkwood is one of Speyside’s quiet greats. The distillery near Elgin, owned by Diageo, produces an elegant, fruity, floral spirit that has long been prized by blenders, and as independent bottlers point out, “you can only find their single malt through independent bottlers” because the owner rarely releases it as a single malt. Among whisky enthusiasts, it has a devoted following, and a well-aged Linkwood in a quiet cask is how many people prefer to taste it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat’s what this is. Scotch Drinkers Only selected and bottled this single cask exclusively for its Private Cask Selection: 15 years in a single refill ex-bourbon barrel (cask \u003ccode dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e#308130\u003c\/code\u003e), and bottled at natural cask strength, 53.6% ABV (107.2 proof), with natural color and no chill filtration. A refill barrel has already been used, so it gives up less flavor, which, in the distributor’s words, “keeps the cask influence restrained, allowing elegant orchard fruit, floral character and creamy malt to lead.” Only 248 bottles were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe flyer’s profile reads like a spring orchard. The nose offers “ripe pear, green apple, white peach, wildflower honey, vanilla cream, fresh-cut grass, lemon blossom and soft oak.” The palate is “silky orchard fruit, vanilla custard, buttery shortbread, malted barley, toasted almond, citrus zest and floral honey.” The finish is “long and softly warming, with sweet malt, vanilla, citrus peel, delicate oak and lingering floral sweetness.” The distributor’s overall summary is “a whisky of remarkable balance and sophistication.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent reviews have been published for this cask. It’s a light, graceful, unsherried Speyside malt, a refreshing counterpoint to the sherried and peated bottlings in the same portfolio, and an easy recommendation for customers who like Glenlivet, Glenfiddich 15, or Balvenie but want something at cask strength with more character. A few drops of water open up the floral honey and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eScotch Drinkers Only Private Cask Selection Linkwood 15 Year Old is a single cask (\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e#308130\u003c\/code\u003e) from Linkwood Distillery in Speyside, Scotland, matured 15 years in a refill ex-bourbon barrel. Selected and bottled for Scotch Drinkers Only (Sacks Dynamic Operations LLC) at natural cask strength, 53.6% ABV \/ 107.2 proof, natural colour, non-chill filtered, 700ml. 248 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic reviews or ratings are published for this cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScotch Drinkers Only (distributor’s description):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An elegant single cask Linkwood selected and bottled exclusively for the Scotch Drinkers Only range... The refill bourbon barrel allows Linkwood’s delicate fruit, floral character, and creamy malt to take center stage, resulting in a whisky of remarkable balance and sophistication.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe pear, green apple, and white peach, with wildflower honey, vanilla cream, fresh-cut grass, lemon blossom, and soft oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilky orchard fruit, vanilla custard, buttery shortbread, malted barley, toasted almond, citrus zest, and floral honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and softly warming, with sweet malt, vanilla, citrus peel, delicate oak, and lingering floral sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Single Cask, Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53.6% ABV \/ 107.2 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefill ex-bourbon barrel \u003ccode dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e#308130\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour; 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The name comes from the source of the vine material: “Les Grandes Places,” a lieu-dit (named vineyard) in Côte-Rôtie. The Jessica Lauren parcel, named for a member of the Stolpman family, was planted at the Stolpman estate in Ballard Canyon, in Santa Barbara County, with cuttings from that Côte-Rôtie vineyard. It’s own-rooted at a very high density of 6,000 vines per acre, and the entire estate is certified biodynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe winemaking is as minimal as the parcel is small. The grapes are 85% whole cluster, with very little extraction (only three punch downs in total), and the wine ages 14 months in neutral French oak, one 500-liter puncheon and one 265-liter “cigare” barrel, so the fruit isn’t flavored by oak at all. Billy Norris, who reviewed the wine for Vinous, said the whole clusters give it “remarkable textural vibrancy and aromatic delineation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHis full review reads: “There’s a sense of flash and finesse here that makes this feel so pretty, so enticing. Dark macerated cherry, rosewater, crème de violette, incense and blackcurrant open with boundless concentration, while a pastille-like, velvety texture and ultra-refined tannins convey stunning purity. The inclusion of 85% whole clusters lends the wine remarkable textural vibrancy and aromatic delineation. The 2024 is dynamic and multidimensional, a wine that reaches the top of the mountain. Sensational.” His comments on the estate are just as strong: “The all-star team comprising Pete Stolpman, Ruben Solorzano and Kyle Knapp is running like a finely tuned supercar. The 2024s at Stolpman may very well be the best wines to ever come off this estate in Ballard Canyon. It’s safe to say that Stolpman is now the epicenter of fine Syrah in California.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine has a track record. Earlier vintages have been reviewed as Superb: the 2022 earned 93 from Wine Enthusiast and 94 from Wine Anorak, and Vinous described the 2023 as “the most savory and aromatically nimble of The Great Places range.” This vintage takes it to a new level. With only 70 cases, it’s a bottle that will go quickly, for serious California Syrah collectors, and for anyone who admires Côte-Rôtie and wants to see the same grape grown in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStolpman Vineyards 2024 The Great Places “Jessica Lauren” Syrah is produced by Stolpman Vineyards in the Ballard Canyon AVA, Santa Barbara County, California, from 100% Sérine (pre-clonal Syrah), planted at the Stolpman estate in 2016 with cuttings from the “Les Grandes Places” lieu-dit in Côte-Rôtie. The one-acre block is own-rooted at 6,000 vines per acre, certified biodynamic. 85% whole cluster, minimal extraction (three punch downs in total), aged 14 months in neutral French oak (one 500L puncheon and one 265L cigare). 70 cases. 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilly Norris, Vinous — 100 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2024 Syrah Great Places Jessica Lauren Stolpman is the most mind-bending wine in this range, and one of the finest Syrahs I’ve ever tasted from California. There’s a sense of flash and finesse here that makes this feel so pretty, so enticing. Dark macerated cherry, rosewater, crème de violette, incense and blackcurrant open with boundless concentration, while a pastille-like, velvety texture and ultra-refined tannins convey stunning purity. The inclusion of 85% whole clusters lends the wine remarkable textural vibrancy and aromatic delineation. The 2024 is dynamic and multidimensional, a wine that reaches the top of the mountain. Sensational.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilly Norris, Vinous (on the 2024 vintage at Stolpman):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2024s at Stolpman may very well be the best wines to ever come off this estate in Ballard Canyon. It’s safe to say that Stolpman is now the epicenter of fine Syrah in California.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarlier vintages (house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022 — Wine Enthusiast 93; Wine Anorak 94.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark macerated cherry, rosewater, crème de violette, incense, and blackcurrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoundless concentration with a pastille-like, velvety texture and ultra-refined tannin, with remarkable textural vibrancy and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDynamic and multidimensional, with aromatic delineation and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBallard Canyon AVA, Santa Barbara County, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Sérine (pre-clonal Syrah)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStolpman Vineyards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJessica Lauren parcel — one acre, own-rooted, 6,000 vines\/acre; 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For 2026, Suntory handed that bottle to Chiso, one of Kyoto’s oldest kimono houses, founded in 1555, whose craft has been passed down for nearly 470 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChiso reimagined the bottle using Kyo-Yuzen, the traditional hand-dyeing technique used in kimono, and covered the glass in jewel-toned floral designs without altering the bottle’s distinctive shape. The pattern features five motifs that symbolize prosperity, renewal, and longevity: tachibana (a Japanese citrus, also Chiso’s own family crest), kiri (paulownia), sakura (cherry blossoms), ume (plum blossoms), and tsubaki (camellias). The collaboration follows Chiso’s appearance in Hibiki’s first global campaign earlier in 2026, and it continues Hibiki’s tradition of artist-designed limited editions, such as the 2021 Ryusui Hyakka (“One Hundred Flowers and Flowing Water”) and 2023 100th Anniversary designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe whisky inside is the standard Hibiki Japanese Harmony, unchanged: a blend of malt whiskies from Suntory’s Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries with grain whisky from Chita, all distilled, matured, and bottled in Japan, with no age statement, at 43% ABV (86 proof). Suntory’s tasting notes describe a nose of “honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, and white chocolate,” a palate of “rose, lychee, a hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, and sandalwood,” and a “subtle, tender, long finish, with a hint of Mizunara,” the rare Japanese oak that gives Hibiki its sandalwood and incense character. Hibiki is known for being soft, floral, and elegant, a blend meant to be sipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt was launched on October 1, 2026, in the US, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Northern Europe, Australia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Suntory suggests drinking it neat or over a hand-carved Marugori ice ball. Collectors prize the bottle in good condition, and it’s an easy holiday gift. To be accurate with customers: this is a packaging release, and the liquid is the regular Japanese Harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHibiki Japanese Harmony 2026 Limited Edition, Chiso Collaboration is produced by the House of Suntory in Japan: a blend of malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries and grain whisky from the Chita distillery, with no age statement. Presented in the 24-faceted Hibiki bottle with a floral design by Kyoto kimono house Chiso, using Kyo-Yuzen silk-dyeing artistry. Bottled at 43% ABV \/ 86 proof, 700ml. Limited edition launched October 1, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic scores are published for this packaging edition; the whisky is the standard Hibiki Japanese Harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Suntory (tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate. Palate: Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood. Finish: Subtle, tender, long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoney-like sweetness, candied orange peel, and white chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRose, lychee, a hint of rosemary, mature wood, and sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubtle, tender, and long, with a hint of Mizunara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlended Japanese Whisky — Limited Edition Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43% ABV \/ 86 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo age statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu; grain whisky from Chita\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHouse of Suntory — Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026 Limited Edition, Chiso Collaboration (launched October 1, 2026)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-faceted bottle with Kyo-Yuzen floral artwork: tachibana, kiri, sakura, ume, tsubaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollaborator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChiso — Kyoto kimono house, founded 1555\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe soft, floral, honeyed Hibiki Japanese Harmony in a collectible kimono-inspired bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoney, candied orange peel, white chocolate, rose, lychee, sandalwood, Mizunara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail \u0026amp; Serving Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat\u003c\/strong\u003e — to appreciate the layered floral and honeyed notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver a Marugori (hand-carved) ice ball\u003c\/strong\u003e — Suntory’s suggested serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighball\u003c\/strong\u003e — a refined version with soda and a twist of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSashimi and delicate seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite chocolate and fruit desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLychee and citrus sorbet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45869857538114,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Hibiki_Harmony_2026_Limited_Edition_Chiso_Collaboration_Blended_Japanese_Whisky_700ml.webp?v=1793475450"},{"product_id":"tequila-ocho-anejo-barrel-select-ferrand-cognac-casks-las-raices-2024-750ml-88-8-proof","title":"Tequila Ocho Añejo Barrel Select Ferrand Cognac Casks Las Raíces 2024 750ml 88.8 Proof","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTequila Ocho is the original single-field, single-estate tequila: instead of blending agave from many sources, each release comes from one named field, harvested in one year, so that it tastes of a specific place. It was founded by Carlos Camarena, a fifth-generation agave grower and maestro tequilero, and the late Tomas Estes, and it’s distilled at Tequilera Los Alambiques in Arandas, in the Highlands of Jalisco. This Añejo comes from Rancho Las Raíces, a field due east of the distillery, and it starts as a tequila made from overripe agave, “distilled with the purpose of preserving the identity of the terroir.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat sets it apart is the barrel. The tequila rests for a full year in French oak casks that previously held Cognac from Ferrand, the house owned by master blender Alexandre Gabriel since 1989. The casks traveled more than 8,800 kilometers from Charente, France to Arandas. This is the third collaboration between Ocho and Ferrand: in 2019, they released three single-barrel tequilas finished in Planteray rum and Ferrand Cognac barrels, a project that was the first to age tequila in former rum casks, and in 2020 came the first Barrel Select range, with three añejos aged in rum barrels. The latest release uses only Ferrand Cognac casks. Camarena says, “Among the many things our families have in common is taking great care to honor the generations that came before us and laid the groundwork for us to thrive doing exactly what we love.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe official notes are unusually savory for an añejo. The nose is “cherry, ground cinnamon, burnt cajeta, green notes of celery and cilantro, green guava, and plenty of wet earth.” The palate is “salted caramel, vibrant minerality, cooked agave, ginger, intense coffee, and fresh sawdust.” The brand says that “the influence of the barrel accompanies the agave without overshadowing its origin.” It’s additive-free, bottled at 44.4% ABV (88.8 proof, a nod to the brand’s number eight), in an extremely limited, small-batch release, available from August 2026 in a handful of US states (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia) and a few international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent reviews have been published yet. It’s a tequila for agave purists and Cognac drinkers: earthy, herbal, and mineral, with caramel and coffee from the oak rather than heavy sweetness. Sip it neat, in a copita or small tumbler, and give it a few minutes in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTequila Ocho Añejo Barrel Select Ferrand Cognac Casks Las Raíces 2024 is produced at Tequilera Los Alambiques in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico, by maestro tequilero Carlos Camarena, from overripe 100% Blue Weber agave grown in a single field, Rancho Las Raíces, harvested in 2024. Aged 12 months in seasoned French oak casks that previously held Ferrand Cognac. Additive-free. Bottled at 44.4% ABV \/ 88.8 proof, 750ml. Extremely limited, small batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic reviews or scores are published yet for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTequila Ocho (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Cherry, ground cinnamon, burnt cajeta, green notes of celery and cilantro, green guava, and plenty of wet earth. 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