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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $69.54 $73.20
Ánimas Papalometl is made from 100% wild Oaxacan Papalometl variety of agave. This is a very rare agave and one of...
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Spirits
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $71.59
Golden amber color. Toasty aromas and flavors of honey-butted toast, chocolate toffee, raisin cake, and frosted...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $41.88
6 bottles: $34.20
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $90.38
6 bottles: $86.30
ON THE NOSE, sun-kissed notes of poised pressed flowers & clover hay are engulfed by mango meringue & pineapple gum...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $44.97 $51.40
A soft dusty nose is accompanied by savory vegetal notes and aromas of caramelized banana. The palate is bold and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $110.75 $116.58
As a symbol of our offering to the makers who came before us and whose inspiration roused us to seek a future all our...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $39.79 $41.88
6 bottles: $34.20
As American single malt ascends, Balcones shows its leadership with this triumphant offering. It’s bursting with...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $55.21 $61.34
Dried leaves, toasted nuts, and plenty of fresh oak emerge from this big, broad-shouldered malt that ably handles all...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.77 $32.39
6 bottles: $26.87
Amber color. Aromas of waffle crisp, milk and honey, French toast, and fresh baked cookies with a satiny, vibrant,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.77 $32.39
6 bottles: $26.87
Amber color. Aromas of spearmint, caramel, iced tea with honey, cardamom, and clove with a velvety, crisp, fruity...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.77 $32.39
6 bottles: $26.87
Ballotin Peanut Butter Chocolate Whiskey is a delicious new take on the classic treat. We blend our whiskey with...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.77 $32.39
6 bottles: $26.87
Chocolatey, peanut buttery perfection all mixed up with barrel aged whiskey. This timeless pairing will have them...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.77 $32.39
6 bottles: $24.00
Ballotin Chocolate Toffee Whiskey is a contemporary spin of the timeless classic butter brickle, treat with rich...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $30.77 $32.39
6 bottles: $25.91
Reddish mahogany color. Aromas and flavors of tootsie roll, chocolate covered cherry, black forest cake, and walnut...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $108.30 $114.00
6 bottles: $98.80
Banhez Arroqueño is comprised of 100% arroqueño agave, an enormous species taking up to 25 years to reach full...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $95.76 $100.80
6 bottles: $86.40
Produced in limited quantities , Banhez Cuishe is an incredibly easy sipping mezcal with all the tropical fruitiness,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $96.90 $102.00
6 bottles: $86.40
Banhez Pechuga (“breast”) is comprised of 100% Espadín mezcal redistilled with indigenous seasonal fruits and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $99.94 $105.20
6 bottles: $93.20
Comprised of 100% Tepeztate agave (which can take up to 25 years to mature), this rare bottling of this unique agave...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $87.78 $92.40
Vanilla, amaretto biscuit, and black cherry on the nose precede a spicy palate of caramel, cinnamon, marzipan, and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $87.78 $92.40
This Bourbon shows a fantastically complex bouquet combining traditional notes of peanut candy, sweet apple, and...
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American Whiskey Ice Wine Mezcal

The United States of America is a country of great cultural diversity, influenced by migrating nations from across the world. As such, its whiskey industry is a fascinating and complex one, which represents the range of regional differences found there.

The Irish were the original pioneers of American whiskey, and when they emigrated in their thousands from the old country, they brought their skills, knowledge and distillation techniques with them, to give them something to remind each other of home in the New World. This is why American whiskey goes by the Irish spelling, with the additional ‘e’, and why many traditional American whiskies closely resemble the original Irish style.

Today, there are several different types of American whiskey, and the styles and production techniques are now set out in US federal law, cementing a set of characteristics and production methods to preserve and protect the industry.

Corn whiskey, which is made from a minimum 80% corn in the mash and aged for a short period, is probably the most historic of the American whiskey styles, but others like rye whiskey, which is made from a minimum of 51% rye and aged in charred barrels, are growing in popularity among a new generation of drinkers looking for something unique, interesting and independently produced. Alongside these styles, we find Tennessee whiskey, which uses maple charcoal for sweeter notes, the softer wheat whiskies, the world-dominating Bourbon whiskies, and others which are peculiar to specific states and regions.

Although commonly confused with Tequila, Mexico’s other signature spirit, Mezcal, has its own set of unique characteristics which set it apart. Mezcal is made from the agave plant, although not the blue agave most commonly associated with Tequila production. This drink hails from the arid southern Mexican region of Oaxaca, where it has been made for generations according to traditional recipes and methods, and continues to be extremely popular worldwide today.


One of the defining features of quality Mezcal is its pungent smokiness, a heady aroma which reminds us of campfires and desert nights. This comes from the fact that the pinas (the fruit body) of the agave used in its production are slow cooked in wood fired ovens, before being distilled into a spirit. Mezcal is traditionally bottled with a worm - why? Nobody really seems to know for sure, but this unique drink continues to attract attention and convert new fans thanks to its authenticity, unique flavor and supposed health benefits. It is split into the same categories as Tequila; blanco, reposado and anejo, and although it is often used as a mixer in cocktails, it is best enjoyed straight and uncomplicated, allowing its beautiful and subtle characteristics to shine.