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Absinthe & Pastis
La Muse Verte Absinthe Traditionnelle
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68% ABV - 750mL
La Muse Verte Absinthe Traditionnelle is one of the rare absinthes on the market with a historical alcohol content of 68%.
It’s the only absinthe made with totally fresh, cut baby absinthe leaves (used within 5 min. of harvest) grown on the property.
La Muse Verte Absinthe contains no sugar or additives, and is entirely natural. For this reason, it is packaged in a black opaque bottle, so that the light does not spoil its color or taste.
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Color: bright jade green.
Nose: subtle vegetal notes and hints of spring scent.
Palate: herbaceous underwood, floral, spicy hints of anise.
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95 points. Top 100 Spirits "Classic aromas of clean and spicy licorice and anise are pungent from this pretty mint green spirit. Spicy and crisp licorice flavors dominate the palate, making this well suited for solo sipping or mixing- a little goes a long way." (Ultimate Spirit Challenge 2022)
96 points. "Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation "Rich green hay color that turn milk cloudy when mixed with water in the glass. Fragrant mint, tarragon and fennel seeds are dominant and enticing. The palate is hot with matcha spice, licorice and balancing sweetness leads into a long finish." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 )
Chairman's Trophy, 97 points "Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation" (Ultimate Spirit Challenge 2013)
“...very good purity...wonderful scents... a quality that’s unusual and pleasing... more in line with how I envision real absinthe to be.” (Spirit Journal)
"...for a real show-stopping spectacle, transport yourself to a bygone era with the La Muse Verte Absinthe. This traditional absinthe tower cocktail is crafted from a pre-prohibition family recipe, ensuring an authentic taste. Savor the green elixir as it dances on your palate, delivering a real and unforgettable absinthe experience." (Sandra MacGregor, Forbes)
La Muse Verte Pastis d’Autrefois
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40% ABV - 750mL
The Pastis La Muse Verte is a secret concoction made by steeping over ten different plants in neutral spirits for several weeks, and then artfully blending them.
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lants: Made with only 8 to 10 plants: star anise from China, anise seed from Turkey, fennel, lemon balm, sage, licorice, hyssop, etc.
Color: golden green
Nose: subtle, plant aroma
Palate: Undergrowth, spices, and a hint of anise
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Gold Medal (Beverage Testing Institute)
"4 Stars" (Spirit Journal)
Doug Biederbeck’s favorite pastis (Saveur Magazine, vol. 27)
Armagnac
Dartigalongue Bas Armagnac XO
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40% ABV - 750mL
Min. 10 years old
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Warm and honey gold color, scents of almond paste and fruits. In the mouth, the wood is light and not overpowering, allowing some flavors of tropical fruits, apricot and vanilla. The finish is medium long and elegant.
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Gold Medal (Bartender Spirits Awards, 2021)
4 stars, Highly Recommended. "Lovely mahogany color; flawless clarity. First nosings encounter ambrosial, wonderfully vibrant scents of ripe nectarines and pears, as well as spiced pear torte; secondary sniffs pick up more mature, wood influenced notes of oak sap, sawdust, pine 2 x 4, mushrooms, and cinnamon. Entry is nicely acidic so the first taste is fresh, clean, and crisp and this is followed by dried fruit flavors, namely dates, black raisins, and figs; the midpalate is the sweet-spot, in which the various aromatic and gustatory aspects merge into a singular flavor that's mature, bittersweet, tinged with baking spice, moderately oily / fatty, and harmonious. Toasty, sap- and maple-like, and a bit bitter on the finish as the taste profile retreats slightly from the full-out experience of the midpalate. (Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits 2021)
94 points. (Wine Enthusiast, 2012)
"Excellent / Highly Recommended, 93 points" (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2011)
Dartigalongue Bas Armagnac Hors d’Age
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40% ABV - 750mL
Minimum 15 years old.
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Deep amber color, scents of baked apple, butter and black oak. The mouth is vibrant and generous, featuring again the baked apples, the oak and then some toffee and vanilla with some hints of tobacco toward the end. The finish is long, fat and silky.
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93 points. Excellent/Highly Recommended. "A nose of a sweet port and balsamic vinegar reduction. Hints of olives and brine on the nose. The initial flavors have distinct notes of kettle corn, sweet caramel and butter. Seasonings of nougat, almond butter and toasted nutmeg nestle in the mid palate." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023)
94 points. "Vanilla sweetness blends with ginger, cayenne, cinnamon and cardamom, perked up by a dried apricot midpalate. The long finish similarly leads from spiced to sweet, finishing with a crème caramel exhale." (Wine Enthusiast, 2021)
5 stars! Highest Recommendation "Cocoa brown color; flawless purity.... A session Bas-Armagnac that's refined, mature, and ambrosial. Absolutely must be on your brandy wish list." (Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal, 2018)
Gold medal (San Francisco World Spirits Competition)
Gold Medal (BTI International Review of Spirits, 2011)
Dartigalongue Bas Armagnac 25 Year Old Grande Eau-de-Vie
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40% ABV - 750mL
This Grand Eau-de-Vie was created by the cellar master to illustrate the beauty and richness of their Armagnac. The youngest vintage used in this wonderful expression has spent a minimum of 25 years in oak barrels, but some of the eau-de-vie in the composition are much older; and since the barrel is never completely emptied, there remain Armagnacs inside that are many decades old.
Blend of several vintages aged much more than 25 years in oak barrels.
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Nose: Vanilla, dried fruits, spices on the nose, as well as white flower notes after a short aeration.
Palate: The palate is intense, developing aromas of dried fruits, spices, hints of "rancio," with a wonderful licorice finish.
Very subtle and elegant extra old blend.
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97 points. "Look for a deep amber hue and vanilla and toffee aromas in this 25-year-old bottling. Cocoa powder and crushed walnut lead into rich toffee, burnt caramel and roasted nuts, finishing with a lip-smacking hint of candied ginger heat." (Wine Enthusiast 2021)
Gold medal (Brandy Consumer Choice Awards 2021)
Chairman's Trophy / 97 points / Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation "A whiff of fruitcake on the nose delivers plenty of dried fruits and Christmas spices. The fruitcake intensifies on the palate before notes of licorice and something reminiscent old library books are revealed." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2017)
5 stars / Highest Recommendation "The dense copper color is dazzling and free from sediment. First sniffs detect old leather-bound books, library, coffee grounds, saddle leather, and cedar; more time in the glass releases bakery-like aromas of mincemeat pie, allspice, and biscuit batter. Entry is seductively succulent, as in dried apricot, white raisins, and prune, as well as piquant with freshly ground pepper; midpalate highlights the dried fruits and adds astringent flavors such as citrus peel, nutmeg, flaxseed oil, and litchi. Finishes gracefully and medium long, with a charming ending flurry of oak resin/maple. Very nice indeed." (Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal, 2017)
"I’d like to give a special shoutout to the 25-year-old Grand Eau de-Vie, which is one of the benchmark blends in Armagnac: Complex, swirling aromas of winter spice, pine forest, fruit pastry, and leather; subtle and soft at first, maple and apricot, then it gets spicier and more peppery, with rancio on the midpalate and an extraordinary finish full of licorice and tobacco. It’s been one of my favorites for years, and in a world of increasingly pricey brown spirits, it remains an excellent value." (Jason Wilson, The Brandy Advocate)
Dartigalongue Un-Oaked Armagnac
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43.2% ABV - 750mL
The aromatic richness of Armagnac derives from a process of continuous distillation in a short column still, invented in the 19th century in Gers by Sieur Tuilliere. This method of distillation produces fruity and round eaux-de-vie, particularly suited to Blanche Armagnac.
Maturation: gradual reduction with water over the period of 3 months in a stainless-steel tank, earning the name “Unoaked.” Not aged in oak barrels.
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Tasting Notes: Subtle aromas of pear, apple, and white flowers. The palate is round, with a velvety texture and a finish of sweet almonds.
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Enjoy: neat, on ice, or subbed for any white spirit in your favorite cocktail.
Dartigalongue Double-Oaked Armagnac
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43.3% ABV - 750mL
Our Armagnacs are aged in barrels crafted by our local coopers and made from Gascon oak, which comes from the nearby Southwestern forests. With this experiment, we desired to enhance the remarkable aromas typical of Gascon oak with a double maturation in new barrels.
Distillation: single distilled in a traditional Armagnacais column still to 58% vol.
Maturation: Aged a minimum of 4 years in two maturations, earning the name “Double Oaked.” The first aging is done in heavily toasted new Gascon oak; the second in new Gascon oak with a special toasting level.
Enjoy: neat, paired with dessert, or in an Old Fashioned Cocktail.
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The palate is rich with toasted bread, cacao, spices, and roasted flavors.
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Spirit of the Year (Cavistes & eCommerce, presented at VinExpo Paris, 2022)
92 points, Gold (Bartender Spirits Awards, 2022)
93 points, Excellent, Highly Recommended, Finalist, Great Value. “Expressive with bitter chocolate, clover honey, and cherry blossom on the nose. Ultra round on the palate with notes of bright stone fruit, toasted bread, warm baking spices, and tejate. Lingers elegant and lace-like on the finish." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2022)
95 points. "This robust brandy is ideal for bourbon fans, aged in new French oak with a heavy toast, then given a second aging in new French oak with a medium toast. Expect a copper penny hue and concentrated, rich caramel and chocolate aromas. The palate echoes that cocoa note, leading into toffee accented by espresso. The finish dries to walnut and clove accents enlivened by a hint of apricot." (Wine Enthusiast, 2021)
Delord Blanche Armagnac
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40% ABV - 750mL
Blanche is a new A.O.C. (Appellation d'Origine Controlée) approved in 2005. It represents a renaissance of traditional Armagnac eau-de-vie rekindled by the producers. Coming from the same Armagnac terroir, it is the result of a thousand year old savoir-faire of distillation.
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Delord’s Blanche is rich and fruity, strong and round, and therefore can be consumed in a variety of ways:
Pure, at room temperature, chilled or with an ice cube, just so you can appreciate the true beautiful flavors and roundness
With caviar, smoked fish and numerous desserts such as lemon tart, key lime pie, tart tatin and lemon sabayon.
In a variety of cocktails: it marries well with citrus flavors, red berries, kiwi, and chocolate. Use Delord Blanche as a replacement for vodka in any cocktail to add a depth of flavor.
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90 points, Excellent, Highly Recommended ”Bright and fresh on the nose, with allusions to quince, pearl skin, nectarine, white flower, and grapefruit marmalade. Soft and almost juicy on the palate, with tropical melon and pear opening up over a deep mineral base and touches of almond skin.” (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2022)
Gold medal (Concours General Agricole, Paris, 2022, 2018, and 2017)
Gold medal (Talents d'Armagnac, 2016)
"5 stars / Highest Recommendation" (Spirit Journal, Paul Pacult, Sept 2010)
Delord Bas Armagnac Napoléon
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40% ABV - 750mL
Minimum 10 years old
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Woody nose with hints of “rancio” to come. Discreet aromas of vanilla and fruit are satisfying and smooth.
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Gold Medal (Bartender Spirits Awards, 2021)
"91 points, Excellent" (Ultimate Spirits Challenge)
Gold medal: 94 points. "Outstanding, Best Buy (Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago)
"Superb, Highly recommended, best buy" (Wine Enthusiast)
Delord Bas Armagnac XO
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40% - 750mL
Minimum 15 years old.
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This exceptional XO displays a masterful balance of ripe fruit, wood and buttery orange pound cake. Smooth and deep with a wealth of rancio.
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96 points. "Look for rich flavors and dark spices: toffee, burnt caramel, dark-roast coffee, deeply toasted gingerbread embellished with clove and black pepper. The notably long sweet-and spiced finish will not quit." (Wine Enthusiast, 2021)
4 stars. Highly Recommended. Sandy brown / topaz color; immaculately clean. I like this opening aroma as I encounter floral / garden-like scents of jasmine, honeysuckle, and green vegetation, along with latent orchard fruit aromas; after more aeration, the bouquet turns a bit like textile fibers, linen, and cotton fiber before turning mildly nut-like. Entry is engagingly sweet, caramel-like, brown sugar-like, and chewy in texture; at midpalate, more fruit aspects emerge in the forms of black raisins, prunes, and dates. Concludes appealingly long in the throat, moderately lush in texture, medium oily, and peppery. The progressive nature of the innate quality of the Bas-Armagnac is obvious, in particular, from entry to the alluring finish." (Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits 2021)
96 points. "Light copper in color, but rich and unctuous in the mouth, with a long velvety finish. Delord XO is a dense and complex 15-year-old with scents of wildflowers and spring herbs, flavors of orange zest, fig, nougat, and a gorgeous, lengthy crème brûlée finish. Excellent value that could convince a committed Bourbon drinker to embrace French brandy." (Vinous, Jul 2018)
Gold medal. (Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2015)
97 points. (Wine Enthusiast, 2012)
92 points. "Excellent.” (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2010)
4 1/2 stars. (Doug Frost & Tim Fish, New York Times)
Gold medal. (Concours Agricole de Paris, 2010)
Delord Bas Armagnac 25 Age d’Ans
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40% ABV - 700mL
25 years old
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This superb blend displays flavors of cocoa, spices, vanilla, raisins, walnut and cinnamon. Its finish is long, silky and biscuity.
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97 points. "Vanilla bean and allspice aromas entice on the nose. The bold, complex palate opens with oak and caramel brushed with toffee and espresso, finishing with a grip of tannins and plum skin dryness. Walnut and clove frame the exit." (Wine Enthusiast, 2021)
5 stars, Highest Recommendation. "Mahogany color; superb clarity. I get buttery notes upfront that give way to bigger fragrances of citrus peel, meringue, egg white, and black tea; secondary inhalations after more aeration discover subtle notes of lime / citrus, black tea, and white raisins. Entry is sensationally clean, zesty, and defined by the notable presence of citrus rind, white raisins, kiwi, nutmeg, clove, and oak nuances; midpalate continues the subtlety found in the entry stage as the quiet merging of the fruit, acid, baking spice, and fatty oak elements creates a sophisticated and integrated core flavor that's about as sublime as mature Bas-Armagnac can get. The finish is a savory masterpiece of grape brandy balance, subtle strength, and integration. . This bas-armagnac could have no other score but five stars.” (Paul Pacult. The New Kindred Spirits 2021)
Chairman's Trophy, 97 points. "Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation" (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020 & 2011)
“This Bas-Armagnac could have no other score but Five Stars.” (Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal, Dec. 2018)
Gold medal (Concours General Agricole, Paris, 2018 & 2016)
Gold medal (Talents d'Armagnac, 2017-2018)
97 points. "Delord’s 25-year-old is surely deep and complex, but it surprises with its vibrance and freshness. Perky, patisserie aromas of pineapple cake, candied ginger, and orangette entice, then give way to darker notes on the palate of chocolate, coffee, and hints of rancio, culminating in a rich finish of walnut, membrillo, and cheese that lingers for what seems like hours." (Vinous Jul. 2108)
"This is the ultimate hand-crafted spirit." (May Matta-Aliah of In The Grape)
Château de Hontambère Armagnac Ténarèze XO
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53.2% ABV - 750mL
Carefully selected by cellar master Sylvain, these precious cask-strength elixirs are bottled with care on the domain in order to preserve the spirit of each barrel.
No alteration of the color, no dilution, no additives whatsoever, not even water; no filtration nor reduction. Unbiased, unadulterated, unprecedented. The true nobility of a 700 year old product, made even greater with advanced craftsmanship.
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With great aromatic richness, this Extra Old develops a bouquet of vanilla and plum, delicately wooded flavors and balanced ageing. This Armagnac upholds all the promise and character of the Hontambère Domain. Bottled at cask strength 53.2%.
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Every glass is meant to be an experience on its own, every sparkle a prism of intrinsic richness.
Marie Duffau Bas Armagnac Napoléon
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40% ABV - 750mL
Minimum 6 years old
The best-selling Armagnac in the US!
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Flavors of cocoa, orange rind, cake batter and vanilla. Soft tannins on the finish and a touch of rancio to come.
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Gold Medal (Bartender Spirits Awards 2023)
90 points "Rich brown sugar is complemented by toasty baking spice on nose and palate. Each sip trails off into vanilla bean and cocoa powder, plus a final dusting of hot spices. Best Buy." (Wine Enthusiast, 2021)
“Let’s keep this little gem a secret among ourselves, shall we? This is a lovely, reasonably priced Armagnac from Maison Delord that blends Armagnac from both column and charentais stills, giving this youngster an unexpected weight and roundness. An unmistakably spicy, yeasty nose is typically Armagnacais, with pineapple, raisins, molasses, dried herbs and oak vanillins taking their turns on the palate of this little pleaser. A flavour bomb of fresh oak that offers value for money and a worthwhile detour for bored bourbon fans.” (Distilled. Magazine)
92 points: "Excellent, Highly Recommended" (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2011 & 2012)
“...creamy textured and semi sweet....” Five Stars, Highly Recommended / Best Buy (P. Pacult, Spirit Journal)
Top 50 Best Buy Spirits 2006 & 2007. "Highly Recommended / 90-95 / Best Buy" (Wine Enthusiast)
Marie Duffau Bas Armagnac Hors d’Age
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40% ABV - 750mL
Minimum 12 years old
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Rich flavors of toffee, old oak, pitted plum and raisins; elegant rancio and long round finish.
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Chairman's Trophy, 97 points, Great Value “12 years of age have tamed this brandy’s rough edges resulting in a rich, toffee-laden spirit with hints of baked citrus delightful to sip on its own and arguably the best partner for chocolate toned desserts.” (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019)
4 stars, Highly Recommended ”Sienna color; ideal purity. Initial whiffs pick up BBQ sauce, tomato paste, red cherry compote, white raisins, and black peppercorn; secondary inhalations find an oakier bouquet, one that's piquant with baking spices (allspice, nutmeg) and dried fruits (dates especially). Entry is supple in texture, zesty from the peppercorn aspect, nicely woody / sap-like, and akin to holiday fruitcake elements, especially the candied nuts and dried pineapple; midpalate echoes the entry impressions while adding a touch of cola nut for balance. Aftertaste highlights the cola nut, the Dr. Pepper aspects, turning semisweet. This Bas-Armagnac has lots of moving parts that get into sync in the finish. (Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits 2021)
94 points (Wine Enthusiast, 2012)
Calvados
Claque-Pépin Calvados Fine
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40% ABV - 750mL
This quality is a blend of apples and pears which come mostly from the Domfrontais area.
Ideal as an aperitif, mixed in cocktails, or for cooking.
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A young calvados with a golden hue, a pronounced aroma of apples, and a soft mouth feel.
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92 points. Excellent/Highly Recommended. Great Value! "Beguiling bouquet of baked apples, nutmeg, graham cracker, pipe tobacco, and sandalwood. Woodsy and spicy on the palate, pink peppercorn, apple tart tatin, and cinnamon bark join together for a warm, elegant finish dotted with fresh apples and custard." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023)
4 stars. Highly recommended. “I like the zesty first nosing passes as the richness of baked apple pastry that’s slightly spiced with cinnamon makes its case with conviction; with aeration, the juiciness of the apple becomes apparent, and it’s this development that makes the aroma so pleasing. Entry is tangy, apple- and pear-like, baked, spicy (now more mace and nutmeg than cinnamon), but it’s the richness of the velvety texture that rings my chimes; midpalate is chunky, silky in mouthfeel, and vividly tart and apple peel-like, and it’s the acidity that balances the buttery texture, thereby creating a solid four star experience. Ends up gently sweet, juicy, ripe, and amazingly fresh. (Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits 2021)
92 points. "Bright, fresh aromas suggest apple and apricot. The soft, spiced palate shows stone fruit and coconut drizzled with honey, finishing with a baking spice exhale." (Wine Enthusiast 2021)
Claque-Pépin Calvados Organic Vieille Réserve
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40% ABV - 750mL
The first certified organic calvados available in the U.S. Average 6 years old.
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A pale yellow amber with a floral, fruity nose with aromas of iris and nuts. Herbaceous and vegetal on the palate.
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97 points "Hitting all the right notes, this shows fresh apple and vanilla aromas that lead into a rich butterscotch and honey palate. The feather-light finish shows salted caramel, roasted nuts and a flurry of cinnamon and clove." (Wine Enthusiast, 2021)
92 points. Excellent. Highly Recommended. "Deep aromas of poached pear, apples and cinnamon. Clean and pure flavors of peach, brown sugar, caramel, and baked pineapple all intermingle on the smooth and full texture creating an overall indulgent effect." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018)
Claque-Pépin Calvados Organic 10 Year-Old
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40% ABV - 700 mL
10 Year-Old Organic Calvados
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Our newest organic calvados is deeper, rounder and longer than the delicious Vielle Reserve, delicately balancing oaky notes of apple, and pear.
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95 points "Caramel and spice aromas plus a floral hint lead the way. The palate shows toffee-drizzled baked pear and hints of cocoa and hazelnut, lightened by a violet exhale. Cinnamon warms the long finish." (Wine Enthusiast 2021)
Gold medal (Brandy Consumer Choice Awards 2021)
93 points, Finalist. Excellent, Highly Recommended (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020)
Cognac
Distillerie Du Peyrat Organic Selection Cognac
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40% ABV - 750mL
NEW PACKAGING! A blend of young and lively cognacs; fresh and surprisingly round due to a special, fatty distillation process.
Organic Selection is a great choice to drink on its own, but also shines as a base for cocktails!
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Aromas are redolent of ripe juicy apricots with hints of tropical fruits.
Rich and sweet in the mouth, flavors are pristine and focused with stone fruit, white tea and fresh flowers shining through. Smooth and balanced.
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90 points. Excellent/Highly Recommended. Great Value! "The nose here shows a rich tapestry of pastry notes like fig tart, creme caramel, shortbread, and candied apple. Dry on the palate with more baked notes of roasted pear and hazelnuts, this finishes with sweet lemon curd and allspice." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023)
93 points (Wine Enthusiast, 2015)
92 points, Great value "Aromas are redolent of ripe juicy apricots with hints of tropical fruit. Rich and sweet in the mouth, flavors are pristine and focused with stone fruit, white tea and fresh flowers shining through. Smooth and balanced. Excellent, highly recommended." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2015)
Distillerie Du Peyrat Rare Prestige Cognac
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40% ABV - 750mL
NEW PACKAGING! A minimum of 7 years old.
Enjoy this Rare Prestige in a variety of ways: neat, on the rocks, with a mixer or as a delicious component in a cocktail.
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The nose is generous with vanilla, plum and apricot aromas, whilst the palate is refined, beautifully round, light and mellow.
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95 Points / Best of 2017 "This easy-drinking Cognac smells like dessert—think caramel, baked pear and marzipan. Fleeting sweetness on the feather-light palate echoes those aromas as delicious vanilla, almond and creamy flan wind into a zingy citrus finish accented by ginger." (Wine Enthusiast, 2017)
Highly Recommended / 4 stars "Entry is keenly dry, almost astringent, as the high level of acidity maintains the sturdy structure, allowing the fruit and oak to merge into a tasty flavor profile that’s nearly smoky in its ripeness. Midpalate shows maturity, elegance, and a supple, creamery butter-like roundness that reaches deep into the aftertaste.” (2017 Rating, Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits, 2021)
91 points (Cigar & Spirits Magazine, 2014)
Jean Fillioux Cognac Grande Champagne Cep d’Or “XO Selection”
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40% ABV - 750mL
12 years old. This delicious Grande Champagne has a spicy finish that will be perfect for Provencal, Italian or even Mexican cooking.
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Vivacious aromas of lilac and jasmine give way to some notes of ripe fruit, dried fruit and walnut. A long finish with some spicy of anise and caraway notes coming through.
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95 points, Gold (Bartender Spirits Awards, 2022)
Gold medal (Brandy Consumer Choice Awards 2021)
5 stars. Highest Recommendation “Twelve years old minimum. Seriously attractive bronze/bright old gold color. First whiffs encounter ripe, substantial aromas of beeswax, parchment, faint baked banana, and minerals; secondary nosings after further aeration come out slightly toasted, grapy-ripe, earthy/stony, and clean as a whistle. Entry is delightfully sweet and grapy in a jammy, compote way, and texture is like fine silk—man, this is savory; midpalate is medium long, subtle, integrated, and sound. Ends on perhaps its best moment of the evaluation as the supple viscosity, deep richness of the oak, and the crispness of the fruit converge in a glorious moment of triumph.” (Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits, 2021)
94 points / Best of 2017 "Instead of dessert, sip on this tawny Cognac. Dusty cocoa and pecan pie richness vie for the palate alongside vanilla and cream caramel, with hints of apple and a zing of ginger and nutmeg. All together, the effect is not overly sweet but still distinctly, enticingly dessert-like." (Wine Enthusiast, 2017)
96 points. "Highly Recommended, Superb. "Rich and luxurious, this 12-year-old “Tres Vielle” Cognac offers deep toffee and hazelnut flavors, before tapering off to a cocoa and espresso-inflected finish. It's a well-structured brandy that puts you in mind of a leather club chair—you just want to close your eyes and sink into it." (Wine Enthusiast, 2013)
Jean Fillioux Cognac Grande Champagne Très Vieux “XO Extra”
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40% ABV - 750mL
Over 25 years old. The house’s flagship Cognac.
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A very powerful, elegant and noble cognac with some notes of jammy fruit, orange marmalade, quince, pear and loads of vanilla. A sipping Cognac for the Connoisseurs.
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Master Medal (The Spirits Business, Global Cognac Masters 2023)
5 stars "Highest Recommendation" “I get lots of streamlined scents of nougat, banana in brown sugar syrup, some maple, and clove in the initial inhalations after the pour; secondary sniffs detect butter, Christmas cake spices (clove, cinnamon), and dried yellow fruit, including pear, pineapple, and kiwi. Entry is deep, acidic, resiny, and even a tad chewy; midpalate is tobacco-like, cheese-like, eggy, bacon-like, and toasty. Finishes satiny in texture, cigar tobacco-like, resiny/oaky, meaty, clean, and oh, so sensuous. (Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits 2021)
Chairman's Trophy, 98 points, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation "Classic and stately nose of crisp Anjou pear, banana liqueur, coffee, mint, and orange marmalade. The palate skews slightly tropical with notes of mango and lychee alongside warm, spicy oak and caramel. Soft and smooth on the finish with suggestions of nuts and honey." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2020)
Double Gold Medal (San Francisco Spirits Competition, 2016)
"Highest Recommendation" (Wine Enthusiast)
Monnet Cognac VSOP with Capiello “Sunshine in a Glass” gift box
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40% ABV - 750mL
Monnet Cognac VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) cognac is masterfully blended from eaux-de-vie specifically chosen for their generous character. Aged in Limousin oak casks for a minimum of four years.
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Pure amber in color, Monnet VSOP reveals spicy aromas of vanilla, dried fruits and hints of leather. On the palate, it is deliciously rich and balanced, with notes of honey, nougat and a long, smooth finish.
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96 points. Best Buy. "Vanilla and cocoa aromas show on the nose. The palate is decadent but light. What first reads as roasted coffee and hazelnut leads into traces of honeycomb, pecan pie and candied orange peel, drying into a citrusy finish." (Wine Enthusiast 2023)
91 points, Gold (Bartender Spirits Awards, 2022)
Gold Medal (Meininger's International Spirits Awards 2022)
94 points. Great Value! "A beautiful, deep amber color, this brandy shows a bouquet of dried white plum, milk chocolate, toasted nougat, and tangerine zest. Big flavors of oak and vanilla dominate the palate and culminate in a fruitcake finish." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021)
4 stars. Highly recommended. “I encounter traces of dark fudge, caramel, raisins, and brown sugar in the opening whiffs after the pour; following another seven minutes of aeration, the bouquet goes from confections to fruits, in particular, baked fruits, such as banana and pears, and also resinous oak. Entry is firm, acidic/astringent, semisweet, and like chocolate-covered banana; midpalate is more pear-like than like tropical fruit and is spicy (clove, allspice). Concludes long in the throat, narrow in focus, and directed at the baked fruit and wood. A classy VSOP to reckon with.” (Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits 2021)
Gold Medal (International Spirits Challenge, 2019)
Gold Medal (Cognac Masters Asia, 2019)
Gold Medal (International Spirits Awards, 2017 & 2013)
Monnet Cognac XO in decanter and gift box
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40% ABV - 750mL
Monnet XO (Extra Old) cognac is slowly blended from eaux-de-vie selected primarily from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. Meticulously aged in Limousin oak casks for a minimum of 17 years, far beyond the minimum time required for the XO appellation.
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Burnished gold with highlights of shimmering red, Monnet XO strikes a perfect balance between structure, character and delicacy. On the nose, this richly complex cognac marries sweet, spicy aromas of licorice, nuts and candied fruits. On the palate, it offers exceptional roundness, finesse and a luxuriously long finish.
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94 points, Gold (Bartender Spirits Awards, 2022)
Gold Medal (Meininger's International Spirits Awards 2022)
91 points "Fantastic bouquet of salted caramel, pizelle, minty tobacco, candied fig, walnut husk, and bold cinnamon. Supple and semisweet on the tongue, candied orange peel and baked raspberries appear alongside grounding touches of toasted oak, black licorice, and white tea." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021)
Gold Medal (International Spirits Challenge, 2017)
Gin
Diplôme 1945 Dry Gin
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44% ABV - 750mL
The Original 1945 recipe was perfected during WWII and remains unchanged to this day.
Using natural botanicals sourced from Europe and Morocco, Diplôme Dry Gin is made from a selection of the finest available: juniper berries, coriander, whole lemons, orange peel, angelica, saffron, iris root and fennel seed.
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The nose of Diplôme Dry Gin is a marvelous bouquet of blossoming cherry trees, cloves and the delicate expression of juniper and coriander seeds. Each sip reveals an even greater complex and perfumed taste layered with zesty grapefruit, delicate nutty oils and a delightful infusion of lavender. Its velvety structure is enlivened with rich exotic spices, and dark chocolate leading the way to a great earthy and lengthy finish.
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Top 100 Spirits of 2016 - 91 points "The base spirit of this gin is distilled from sugar beets, not grain, which may explain its pronounced sweetness (note: the recipe dates back to 1945). The aroma is almost neutral, with just a faint breeze of pine. On the palate, the juniper-pine note comes forward, along with a marshmallow sweetness, though it finishes with citrus chased by earthy anise and black pepper." (Wine Enthusiast, 2016)
Gold medal. 91 points, Exceptional. "A lovely, complex, and elegant gin with evolving layers of botanicals and spice." (Tastings by the Beverage Testing Institute, 2016)
Yu Gin
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43% ABV - 700 mL
Inspired by Japanese traditions and the famous Yuzu lemon, Yu Gin offers: freshness, subtlety and a wealth of aromas, all in an originally designed glass bottle reminiscent of a Zen garden.
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Distilled with juniper berries and enhanced with yuzu, Szechuan pepper, coriander, and licorice. A pronounced citrus nose and a perfectly balanced botanical taste with a subtle peppery finish.
100% vegan.
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94 points "This citrusy gin, made with yuzu and Sichuan pepper, hails from France's Cognac region. The mild aroma whispers lemon peel—the palate shouts it, layering on tart juiciness and a hint of mandarin orange sweetness. Ginger and white pepper heat lead into the astringent finish." (Wine Enthusiast, 2021)
Gold Medal "Yu Gin also received the Gold seal of approval. The gin had “lots of lemon and lime zest” aromas, and “plenty of juniper and herbal notes” on the palate." (The Drinks Business & The Spirits Business Autumn 2021 Tasting)
Yu No Alcohol Free Spirit
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30% ABV - 700 mL
Noces Royales is a French liqueur, noble and delicate, a brilliant alliance of pear, Louis XIV’s favorite fruit, and Cognac, the prestigious eau-de-vie. Pears were a favorite fruit in Louis XIV’s Versailles Court’s and used to be gifted to aristocrats. Receiving the fruit was considered an honor.
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A well-rounded start with balanced alcohol, sweetness, and acidity. Lively and pleasant freshness giving way to a crunch in the mouth zing of Williams pears.
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Just like Yu Gin, it is the perfect base for the creation of great classics such as Yu & tonic or Yu Gimlet, but why not taste it neat or on the rocks? It is a whole new type of taste, which opens to a new creativity in the way it is consumed.
Liqueurs
Noces Royales Cognac & Poire Williams Liqueur
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0% ABV - 700 mL
Yu No offers everyone the opportunity to have a good drink, with or without alcohol, but always with a great taste.
Yu No contains no alcohol, and an ultra-low level of sugar.
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Yu No is made from the distillation of fresh yuzu and other botanicals, including Sichuan pepper, juniper, and coriander to create a perfectly refreshing and tasty alcohol-free distilled drink. Yuzu, a citrus fruit valued for its aromatic and flavorful juice and zest, offers an extraordinary palate of taste.
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Gold Medal, French Pear Liqueur of the Year (NY International Spirits Competition 2023)
92 points, Gold (Bartender Spirits Awards, 2022)
Master Medal "Noces Royales offered a “fruity and vibrant” aroma and “Sherry‐like flavours, with some Cognac spice." (The Drinks Business & The Spirits Business Autumn 2021 Tasting)
Gold medal (Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2021)
91 points! "Incredibly fragrant and bright aromas of baked pear, white cherry, and baked peaches leap from the glass. The palate is voluptuous with a creamy, almost oily texture led by a pronounced but well-balanced sweetness. Fragrant notes of chamomile tea and honey come through on the finish." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021)
Non-Alcoholic
Yu No Alcohol Free Spirit
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30% ABV - 700 mL
Noces Royales is a French liqueur, noble and delicate, a brilliant alliance of pear, Louis XIV’s favorite fruit, and Cognac, the prestigious eau-de-vie. Pears were a favorite fruit in Louis XIV’s Versailles Court’s and used to be gifted to aristocrats. Receiving the fruit was considered an honor.
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A well-rounded start with balanced alcohol, sweetness, and acidity. Lively and pleasant freshness giving way to a crunch in the mouth zing of Williams pears.
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Just like Yu Gin, it is the perfect base for the creation of great classics such as Yu & tonic or Yu Gimlet, but why not taste it neat or on the rocks? It is a whole new type of taste, which opens to a new creativity in the way it is consumed.
Rhum Agricole
Baie des Trésors Rhum Agricole Martinique Blanc Plein Soleil
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54% ABV - 700mL
By the sea, under a blazing and continuous sun, the Fond Basile plot contains sugar cane ideal for the production of a great white rum. In this dry zone, almost arid at times, the cane concentrates remarkable plant aromas that an appropriate distillation will be able to reveal wonderfully through the art of concentration.
Each year's rhum is a unique vintage representing that year's harvest.
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Wild and fresh tones, menthol accents, floral flights, this Plein Soleil white rum reveals an astonishing complexity. Plein Soleil can be enjoyed pure, on ice or in a cocktail. It is advisable to taste it pure at least once, to fully appreciate all the vegetal nuances.
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Gold Medal (Bartender Spirits Awards 2023)
97 points, Chairman’s Trophy, Top 100 Spirits “Extravagant aromas of overripe banana, crème brûlée, and baked pear slink upwards from the glass. Concentrated flavors of fresh cut grass, macadamia nut, and marzipan on the palate give way to a finish filled with chewy raw sugar cane and a refreshing herbaceousness." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2022)
Baie des Trésors Rhum Agricole Martinique Flowers of the Wind
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49.8% ABV - 700mL
American Oak Barrels
On the Caravelle peninsula, caressed by the trade winds and relatively protected from tropical downpours, the dry plots of Spoutourne give birth to extremely subtle rums with a beautiful concentration of primary aromas of the cane. Light and exotic, it makes us discover Martinique in a new light.
Each year's rhum is a unique vintage representing that year's harvest.
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Delicate aromas of fresh coconut with vanilla accents. Beautiful floral (wild rose, rose) and fresh expression, enhanced by pastry notes (vanilla, coconut) and punctuated by a hint of mint. Exotic fruit notes then appear, followed by a more balsamic, slightly resinous finish. Very good length in the mouth.
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90 points “A decadent nose featuring salted butter, warm honey, sea grass, and crushed golden apple. there is a swift transition into tropical fruit seasoned with herbs. Lime and lime leaf, bitter orange peel and grilled pineapple waft to the nose punctuated by dried oregano, brown sugar and dashes of sea salt finishing through on the palate." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2022)
Baie des Trésors Rhum Agricole Martinique Fruits of the Rains
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50% ABV - 700mL
French Oak Barrels
A little further inland, and a little higher, are the lands near the Habitation Dufferet. On these exposed slopes, the canes receive generous rain. Here the cane is prosperous, rich in juice, like a fatty herb, and it will give birth to round rums, generous and full of sweetness. The woody expression is different, frank with a delicate note of vanilla as well as a smoky, mineral touch. Let yourself be taken aboard for distant horizons.
Each year's rhum is a unique vintage representing that year's harvest.
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Aromas of dried fruits and candied fruits, with a very nice blend of vanilla wood. Silky and soft on the palate with generous notes of cooked fruit, chocolate, and roasted notes. Velvety accents punctuated with floral and slightly spicy notes. Lots of roundness and flexibility. Round of fresh cane and subtle tones. Great length in the mouth.
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94 points. 30 Best Rums of 2023. "Baies des Trésors produces single-plot rums that aim to showcase the unique terroirs of different regions of Martinique. This bottling highlights sugar cane grown on rainy slopes, making for an eclectic bouquet of overripe fruit with just a hint of funk. The rhum is aged in French oak barrels, providing a kiss of sweet vanilla on the palate." (VinePair)
93 points, Finalist “Complex layers of tropical fruits, tobacco, and a touch of tar create an alluring aromatic profile. Clean and slightly spiced in the mouth, there is an underlying funk that brings dimension to the herbal and fruit flavors. The finish is crisp with flamed citrus peel." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2022)
Ready-to-Serve Premium Cocktails
Le Barteleur Espresso Martini
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22% ABV - 700mL
LE BARTELEUR pays tribute to this signature cocktail of 1980s London that has become a modern classic. Expanding on variations of the martini, it gives the full-bodied hit of delicate chocolate to the black coffee, thereby keeping in line with its iconic bittersweet taste. Make that a single or a double?
LE BARTELEUR’S TWIST: Dark Chocolate
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NOSE: Intensity of roasted black coffee with spiced notes, combined with the bittersweet flavor of the cocoa bean.
PALATE: Delicious combination of the coffee and dark chocolate. Full-bodied flavor of lightly roasted and spiced coffee blends perfectly with the intense smoothness of the slightly bitter dark chocolate.
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NEW!
Le Barteleur Hanky Panky
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23.5% ABV - 700mL
LE BARTELEUR pays tribute to the legendary beverage that captivated England in the Roaring Twenties before crossing the pond. Who better than a creative expert of magic tricks to give a twist to this intriguing “potion,” giving it a herbaceous and peppery kick?
A wondrous elixir of aromatic gin, blending the freshness of the lemon, mint and anise and the sensuality of ginger. Sandalwood and balsam will perfume your palate.
LE BARTELEUR’S TWIST: Ginger Tonic
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NOSE: Gin, ginger, pepper, gentian, mint, camphor, accompanied by subtle herbal notes.
PALATE: A pleasant ebb and flow between a very aromatic botanical bouquet and the ginger twist. Very nice balance.
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Gold Medal (USA Spirits Ratings, 2023)
Chairman’s Trophy, Top 100 Spirits, 94 points. (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2022)
Gold Medal (San Francisco Spirits Challenge 2022)
Le Barteleur Margarita
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27% ABV - 700mL
LE BARTELEUR pays homage to the most popular Mexican cocktail that once seduced travelers from all over the world who came to dream on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Guided by his intuition, he adds grapefruit to lime, combining its acidity with fruity notes. A real fresh and vivacious concentrate.
LE BARTELEUR’S TWIST: Refreshing Grapefruit
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NOSE: Lime, fresh and tangy grapefruit. Subtle woody and vegetal notes of agave.
PALATE: Delicate balance between the acidity of lime and the juicy fruitiness of grapefruit. Nice aromas of sweet and bitter oranges bring roundness to the intensity of the tequila.
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NEW!
Le Barteleur Pornstar Martini
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18% ABV - 700mL
LE BARTELEUR pays tribute to this star cocktail of the 2000s which has since been recognized as a great classic. To enhance the exquisite sweetness of its exotic fruits, it caresses the palate with its smooth mango liqueur that opens up floral and peach notes. This fruity cocktail with vanilla notes will take you on an exciting journey.
LE BARTELEUR’S TWIST: Sweet Mango
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NOSE: An elegant blend of softness and sharpness. The fruity yet tart vibrancy of passion fruit is mellowed by the velvety softness of juicy mango and the subtly of the vanilla.
PALATE: Tropical notes of floral and fruity passion fruit deliciously enveloped in mango. The sophisticated softness of vanilla.
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NEW!
Vermouth
Guerin Sweet Rouge Vermouth
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17% ABV - 750mL
Guerin Vermouth Rouge is crafted from a base of red and white wines, two-year-old red Pineau des Charentes, caramelized grape juice, and herbs and spices, including angelica root, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, and bitter orange peel. It is then aged in Cognac casks for several months.
Wine base: Merlot & Cabernet
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Beautiful clear, shiny cherry red color. Marked by notes of fresh cherries bringing fruitiness and a light green touch together. The first sip is soft, frank, and well-balanced. Coriander and red fruits reveal themselves on a tasty finish.
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Double Gold (John Barleycorn Awards)
90 points "Rosy and bright in the glass, dried cherry aromas meet with a floral hint. The pleasing palate echoes the dried cherry, finishing dry with hints of grapefruit peel and cinnamon bark" (Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast, 2020)
Guerin Sweet Blanc Vermouth
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17% ABV - 750mL
Guerin Vermouth Blanc is crafted from a base of white wine, two-year-old white Pineau des Charentes, caramelized grape juice, and herbs and spices, including angelica root, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, and bitter orange peel. It is then aged in Cognac casks for several months.
Wine base: Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Montils
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Beautiful clear, shiny golden color. Frank and floral nose with a light green touch, developing notes of hawthorn and green anise. The first sip is soft and warm with notes of white peaches, acacia, and angelica evolving in the long finish.
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91 points, Gold (Bartender Spirits Awards, 2022)
Gold medal (Concours General Agricole, Brussels, 2018)
91 points "Sweet, sticky and fruity, this rose-gold vermouth leads with strawberry jam on the nose and palate, but finishes with a tartness closer to cranberry." (Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast, 2020)
Guerin Dry Rouge Vermouth
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17% ABV - 750mL
Guerin Dry Red Vermouth has a low sugar content, which comes exclusively from the grapes, with no added sugars.
Guerin Vermouth Dry Rouge is crafted from a base of red and white wines, two-year-old red Pineau des Charentes, caramelized grape juice, and herbs and spices, including angelica root, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, and bitter orange peel. It is then aged in Cognac casks for several months. The first DRY red vermouth available in the U.S!
Wine base: Merlot & Cabernet
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Floral and fruity aromas (lily and raspberry) with hints of saffron and light caramel. Fresh and fruity on the palate with a delicate sweetness on the palate. Lingering vibrant finish.
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Designed as a perfect cocktail ingredient.
Guerin Dry White Vermouth
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17% ABV - 750mL
Guerin Dry White Vermouth has a low sugar content, which comes exclusively from the grapes, with no added sugars.
Guerin Vermouth Dry Blanc is crafted from a base of white wine, two-year-old white Pineau des Charentes, caramelized grape juice, and herbs and spices, including angelica root, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, and bitter orange peel. It is then aged in Cognac casks for several months.
Wine base: Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Montils
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Luxurious aromas of orange blossom, elderflower, and Asian spices. Palate opens with a subtle minerality, supple and silky, with touch of tannins on the finish.
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Designed as a perfect cocktail ingredient.
French Whisky
Armorik Single Malt Breton Whisky Classic
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46% ABV - 700mL
Cornerstone of the range, Armorik Classic brings together the best of the warehouse in a very accomplished edition. Marriage of sherry and bourbon casks of different ages, it highlights the quality of aging on the Brittany coast and the expertise of the master blender.
This Armorik Classic is presented in an un-chill filtered edition, exalting its aromas.
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Aroma: light floral notes with a touch of citrus in the end
Palate: soft and honeyed, lightly spicy, all wrapped up in balanced and complex wood finish dotted with a citrus note.
Finish: lightly smokey and pleasantly peaty.
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Finalist. 94 points "Echoing the classic malts of Speyside and Highland, the nose is at once honey-tinged with a cereal sweetness with toffee, smoke, and citrus bringing up the rear. Round, fruity, and spicy, smoke builds on the finish with a hint of cool sea breeze." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2017)
"Gold Medal" (San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2014)
4 stars (The Whisky Reviewer, March 2013)
"Gold Medal / Exceptional" (International Review of Spirits, BTI Chicago)
4 Stars / Highly Recommended
“...exceedingly pleasant” (Spirit Journal 2011)
“I love this whisky.” (David Wondrich, 2011)
91 points. “Highly attractive and complex; a long, exceptionally malty finish; a fabulous whisky” (Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2010)
Armorik Single Malt Breton Whisky Sherry Cask
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46% ABV - 700mL
Armorik Sherry is fully matured in Oloroso Sherry casks. These casks, traditionally used in Scotch whisky, were used to make sherry wine, a cousin of Pineau des Charentes. This Armorik is therefore characterized by spicy notes and candied fruits that enhance the characteristic fruitiness of Armorik. It brings together Breton and Andalusian influences for a generous taste.
Made from organically grown French barley and distilled in traditional pot stills, it shows the desire to create an exceptional single malt that reflects the Breton character: a rich and fruity whisky, respectful of the environment.
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Nose: Intense, fine and elegant, subtly marked by the sherry. The sweetness of vanilla and citrus fruits is enhanced by a touch of menthol and dried fruits.
Palate: Well-balanced, round, with notes of crème brûlée, prune and roasted almonds.
Finish: Vanilla, spices, with warm sherry notes.
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Gold Medal (Concours General Agricole Paris, 2023)
Gold Medal (International Spirits Challenge 2021)
Armorik Single Malt Breton Whisky Double Maturation
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46% ABV - 700mL
Symbol of the distillery’s values, this Armorik Double Maturation enhances both the quality of its know-how and its commitment to the Breton “terroir.” Through a partnership with a local cooper, the distillery uses unique oak casks from the forests of Brittany. Armorik Double Maturation rests there for many years before being transferred into sherry casks for a second maturation. Reduced to 46% and non chill filtered, Armorik impresses with its elegance and complexity.
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Nose: Fruity and elegant, it shows beautiful notes of citrus and apple, all served with salted butter caramel.
Palate: A fine woodiness changing rapidly to cereals, all with an unsuspected magnitude.
Finish: Hints of heather honey come to the finish supported by the cereals and enjoyable marine notes.
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#6 - Top 20 Whiskies of 2018 "France has quietly been making some exciting whiskies, and keeping most to itself. Fortunately, [The Armorik] Distillery in Brittany exports a number of single malts, which it has been making for over two decades. This whisky, matured initially in local oak and finished in first-fill sherry casks, has perfumy aromas that lift up its malt-forward character. Spicy and floral, with flavors of citrus, cherry, raspberry-jam cookie, salted nuts, and savory tobacco, it is delicate with a satisfying creamy texture. This is a reformulation of the previously available Double Maturation utilizing new cask techniques advised by the late Dr. Jim Swan." 93 points (Susannah Skiver Barton, (Whisky Advocate 2018)
"Best in Show, Double GOLD" (San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2014)
90 points. "Excellent, Highly Recommended" (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2013)
"Best European Single Malt Whisky under 12 Years" "Best European Single Malt" (World Whiskey Awards, Whiskey Magazine, 2013)
4 stars (The Whisky Reviewer, May 2013)
Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky
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40% ABV - 750mL
Blend: 50% malted barley and 50% raw grain originating from North East of France where some of the world’s finest Scotch producers source their malt.
Aging: Limousin oak barrels which had previously held Sauternes and Cognac.
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On the nose, the blend is characterized by aromas of orange marmalade, dried apricots and gingerbread that give it delicacy and roundness.
On the palate, it is both dry and slightly fruity with again, notes of orange peel and dried fruits. The mouth feel is very delicate upfront, then opens up to notes of dry almonds, and light spices. The tasting experience finishes with a subtle and refined smokiness.
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Gold Medal (Whiskey and Barrel Consumer Choice Awards 2022)
94 points (Beverage Testing Institute)
91 points (Wine Enthusiast)
92 points (Ultimate Spirits Challenge)
Bastille 1789 Single Malt French Whisky
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43% ABV - 750mL
100% malted barley from North East of France, where some of the world’s finest Scotch producers source their malt.
Aging: Limousin oak barrels which had previously held Sauternes, Red Burgundy, and Sherry.
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With a deep amber color, Bastille 1789 Single Malt proves to be a soft, rich, and complex whisky. It presents complex notes of fruit, sweet spices, and leather, ending with a slightly peaty finish. It reveals layers of character brought about by the triple cask aging.
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91 points. Excellent/Highly Recommended. "Rich, stately oak and vanilla notes waft from the glass supported by hints of red apple skin, buttered sourdough, and coriander. Rich and supple mouthfeel, with citrus and orchard fruit mingling with sweet spice and cigar smoke on the finish." (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023)
Gold Medal (Whiskey and Barrel Consumer Choice Awards 2022)
Best World Whisky (International Whisky Competition 2019)
Double Gold Medal (San Francisco Spirits Competition 2018)
4 stars, Highly Recommended. “The opening aromas are opulent, toasty, grainy, malty, and ripe, and frankly, much nicer than when I evaluated it in 2011; second-stage nosing passes detect delicately spiced fruit-like scents, especially spiced pear, as well as elegant, supplemental fragrances of toffee, cinnamon, allspice, and honeysuckle. Entry carries through on the spiced pear aspect while also featuring ginger snap cookies, vanilla wafers, and chocolate-covered malted milk ball candies; midpalate echoes the entry, adding more substantial texture elements and acidity that push the spiced fruit and toasted grain flavors forward into the delectable, savory, and medium-long aftertaste. (2018 rating, Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits, 2021)
93 points, Finalist (Ultimate Spirits Challenge)
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