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The Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey portfolio has garnered more than 1075 awards and accolades throughout the world since the brand’s July 2017 debut, including the coveted Double Gold award at the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Uncle Nearest has earned 715 gold medals or higher, of which 123 are Best in Class honors, including Spirit Brand of the Year from Wine Enthusiast, two Chairman’s Trophies from Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Whisky of the Year from USA Spirits Ratings, the Master Medal from American Whiskey Masters, and three “World’s Best” honors from Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskies Awards.
Headquartered in Napa, California, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, LLC overlooks the familiar statue of a grape press that officially welcomes visitors to the celebrated wine-producing region of Napa Valley. The company’s corporate office hosts visiting customers and foodservice professionals.
With a vast network of foodservice distributors throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, The Perfect Purée continues to grow and enjoy status as the United States market share leader in frozen fruit purees. The company’s products are also available to home enthusiasts on their website, www.perfectpuree.com.
In 1941, Sophie Berezinski was a woman on a mission. She had immigrated to the United States from Russia and was carrying a heavy burden: 2,000 solid copper mugs. Sophie’s father owned and operated a copper factory in Russia known as the Moscow Copper Co. Back in Russia, Sophie had created the design for the original copper mug that is now so famously linked to the Moscow Mule cocktail. Her father ran the presses that stamped out the mugs.
Sophie couldn’t bear to see the solid copper mugs she had designed and manufactured with her father end up in a landfill. She began desperately seeking out a buyer, walking door to door in Hollywood in search of a restaurant or lounge owner interested in the mugs. During one of her long days in search of a buyer for the mugs, fate intervened at the famous Cock ‘n’ Bull pub on the Sunset Strip.
The late Jonathon and Debbie Medina Gach, co-founders, met in business and built a relationship which turned into love. They discovered they had mutual interests and passions, one they decided to pursue was their love for tequila.
After 30 years Debbie and her husband Jonathan traveled to Mexico to reunite with her father, Señor Rio. It was an emotional reunion and to help break the ice, her dad offered them tequila in a simple bottle with no name or label. He explained how he made this fine tequila and that the process went back three generations in his family. They shared his small batch of the best premium tequila and their life stories, bringing them together as a family. The next day they were amazed at how good they felt, no hangover or headache especially after drinking the entire bottle. When they returned to Arizona, Debbie and Jonathan thought what if…
Born on Cinco De Mayo 2009 in the little town of Tequila, Mexico. The first shipment arrived in Gilbert, Arizona on May 29, 2009. Jonathon designed the beautiful bottle and for their logo they selected an old photo of Debbie’s dad. It now sits on every bottle and is known as the man with the hat or Señor Rio!
Señor Rio Tequila should not be hurried, it should be enjoyed with your family and close friends sharing your life stories and creating your memories.
“It is in the spirit of family and tradition that we proudly bring to you Señor Rio Tequila.”
Like the music of Mozart, the composition of our chocolate liqueur is characterized by the highest quality and a love of detail. Throughout our production process, years of expertise, creativity, and passion are dedicated, especially by our Master Distiller & Chocolatier.
For more than 60 years, the Mozart Distillerie has been located in Salzburg, Austria, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Every single Mozart bottle is produced in our distillery in Salzburg – then as now.
Decades of experience uncompromisingly ensure the highest quality through a unique production process.
The sophisticated manufacturing process requires multiple steps in composing the original Mozart Chocolate Liqueur.
The commitment and dedication of our team in Salzburg are also recognized by international institutions, e.g. by the IWSC*, which named the Mozart Distillerie “Liqueur Producer of the Year 2020"
To be the trusted Brand of Choice, providing creative Beverage and Culinary flavor solutions that make our customers successful.
We have passion and commitment to quality and never compromise our standards.
We strive to exceed customer expectations, answering “Yes” whenever possible.
We facilitate professional and personal development, maintaining a safe work environment that rewards teamwork.
We encourage a sense of urgency but require careful thought and safety in everything we do.
We believe in being personally responsible and accountable to each other.
We are dedicated to environmental and social responsibility.
We have pride in our history but continually encourage innovation by all team members.
You no longer have to jump on a plane to Bermuda to sample the refreshingly bold flavor of Barritt's Original Ginger Beer! This non-alcoholic soft drink is a beloved brand that has come a long way since its inception in 1874, and customers can’t get enough of its distinguishable taste. Please enjoy our website, where you can find events, explore recipes, learn about the Barritt's Original Ginger Beer heritage, read customer reviews and purchase a variety of merchandise. You can also find out where the closest Barritt's Original Ginger Beer carrier is near you!
There is grave inequity for farmers within the coffee industry with a vast number of them living in poverty. With so many middlemen in the traditional supply chain, the farmers who work the hardest, don’t reap their fair share of the profits.
At Unleashed Coffee, we do things differently. Our company was founded by a farmer, and we only buy our coffees from farmers we have built relationships with. We connect our customers to the farmers through our coffee club community and provide premium coffee subscriptions that reveal the chocolate, nutty, and sweet flavor notes of the growing regions while making a difference in the lives of the farmers. If fairness in coffee trade is important to you, there is not a purer way to connect farmers to consumers!
Cierto Tequila represents thousands of years of biological and cultural evolution.
It is nature’s ritual in a glass –no additives, no artificial ingredients, no shortcuts.
Our Master Distillers, Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza, are fourth and fifth generation agaveros, whose family has grown agave since the 1800s.
Like fine winemakers who farm the land themselves, their growers' lens and deep knowledge of agave make for the best tasting Tequila.
The truth is right here in Jalisco.
Cierto is made with fully mature, estate-grown agave from the Atotonilco Highlands, where the ancient red clay soil coaxes its roots to grow deeper and absorb its complex minerality.
Enrique and Sergio personally tend to each orchard, harvesting plant-by-plant only when they recognize it has reached its potential, at the Maduro and Pinto stages.
At La Tequileña distillery in the town of Tequila, agave is hand-cut and slowly cooked in low pressure ovens to yield the juice that forms Cierto's base.
Inspired by Scotch whisky-making, we distill twice, in copper pots and column stills, to showcase the natural character of the terroir and agave.
Cierto is made with pure water filtered through ancient volcanic springs at the Volcán de Tequila.
Only natural ingredients are used: water, yeast and agave. Nothing artificial is ever added to Cierto.
It takes time to perfect a great Tequila.
Our aged tequilas are gently matured in French Limousin oak casks which previously held fine wine, cognac and Armagnac – persuading the agave’s delicate essence to emerge.
Each blend includes rare tequilas from the Fonseca family’s private tequila library, a vast collection spanning a variety of cellar characteristics.
Cierto Tequila represents thousands of years of biological and cultural evolution.
It is nature’s ritual in a glass –no additives, no artificial ingredients, no shortcuts.
WELCOME TO A BRIGHTER SIDE OF TEQUILA
WHERE THE SUN SHINES. LOVE REIGNS. AND TEQUILA POURS.
Milagro Tequila was founded in 1998 by two wide-eyed college friends who decided to take a chance and create a tequila that reflected the bright, vibrant, artistic world of Mexico City. To bring their vision to life, they sought out Pedro Juarez, one of the most distinguished Master Distillers in Mexico. For Pedro, creating a modern tequila meant taking full use of tradition - starting with the agave itself.
We’ve been crafting our single malt since 1843, when farmer William Matheson and his wife Anne followed their dreams and founded the Glenmorangie Distillery. Our whisky makers have been dreaming up wondrous whiskies in the very same spot, ever since. For us, creativity takes a community. Designing delicious whiskies requires constant watch over our tall stills, and skills built up over generations. These men and women are deeply versed in our anything-is-possible style of whisky making. Truth be told, we couldn’t create Glenmorangie without them.
Since 1818, Libbey has been the vanguard of artistry and innovation in glassmaking. From our roots in Toledo, Ohio, to our place as a worldwide total tabletop leader, we continue to empower chefs, mixologists and home entertainers to craft moments that matter with beautiful and durable tabletop products.
The Hiram Walker Distillery is the most southerly in Canada, giving it a unique climate for aging whisky. It’s also the largest by square footage in North America, processing 100,000 metric tons of corn per year, 10,000 metric tons of rye as well as wheat and barley. It has 19 grain silos which hold 750 metric tons of each grain, and 39 fermentation tanks standing four stories high and processing 40,000 gallons of spirit per day. There are 2 column stills 5 stories high, with a capacity of 55 million liters of alcohol per year; 37.5 million liters will go into whisky fills. 1,300 barrels are drained and filled daily and then rest in 16 warehouses that are 480 ft. x 200 ft. x 20 ft. Inside, barrels are staked 6 pallets high with 600 barrels per row. The warehouses are aging over 1.6 million barrels at any given time. Hiram Walker bottles 5 million cases per year.
Here’s a little known fact: JP Wiser’s is Canada’s oldest continuously produced whiskey, established in 1857. How about another nugget of info? It’s award-winning. I love this brand, not only because it’s founder, John Philip has the same initials as yours truly, but because it makes a delicious Canadian Old Fashioned. What’s that, you ask? It’s maple syrup, bitters, JP Wiser’s (try it with the triple barrel rye OR the 15 yr). Yum. Check out jpwisers.com and on instagram - @JPWisersWhiskey
Explore craft and small batch spirits you won’t find at your local liquor store shipped directly to your doorstep with TIPXY. Shipping to 41 states in the U.S. and growing, TIPXY was built out of a love for craft beverages. They looked around, couldn't find a good site that had a big selection and built one.
TIPXY, Sip Something New
Ferrand Dry Curacao is a French handcrafted orange liqueur created to revive the authentic taste of 19th century cocktails and cuisine. This take on a classic comes from Maison Ferrand owner and Ferrand Cognac Master Blender Alexandre Gabriel, in consultation with spirits historian David Wondrich. Ferrand Dry Curacao was awarded 97 points and a Chairman’s Trophy from Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and Double Gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition. A true staple in the 19th century, a spoonful of orange liqueur is a must-have in every modern-day kitchen and bar. Cheers to Ferrand Dry Curacao.
Three spirits come together to give a balance of flavour like no other. Grain whiskey gives sweet flavours. Malt whiskey gives fruit flavours. And pot still whiskey gives spice flavours.
As the original triple blend Irish whiskey, Tullamore D.E.W. celebrates the beauty of blend. We believe the blending of cultures, thoughts & ideas makes the world infinitely more interesting, creative and inclusive. Our work extols the virtues of blending, of breaking down barriers, of embracing and celebrating the beauty of us.
Shot by the acclaimed director Valentin Petit through Division Paris, the brand enlisted the help of up & coming MC artists and poets, asking them to express their own unique interpretation of the power of blend.
ABOUT PROOF & WOOD VENTURES, INC.
At Proof & Wood Ventures, Inc., we invest in and develop spirits brands, and age our own spirits. Our core business is sourcing and bottling fine American whiskies, but we also import other high-quality spirits from around the world that were not available in the US previously. Founder Dave Schmier is delighted to be able to create both cocktail-friendly bottlings for value-focused bartenders and high-end collectors’ editions for connoisseurs.
Our name comes from the two things we control as a blender and finisher of fine spirits, and the two things that are incredibly important to any spirit’s flavor: the proof it’s bottled at, and the wood of the barrel we age it in.
Lustau recovers the tradition of making vermouth with Sherry wine as a leading ingredient. Bodegas Lustau has carefully selected the wines and botanicals used to craft these vermouths. Recipes aimed at showing the essence and complexity of Sherry wines.
https://lustau.es/en/coleccion/sherry-wines,special-editions/125-amontillado-solera-del-castillo/
A keen outdoorsman, Curt Mast needed a bottle that would stand up to heavy-duty use. To find the perfect candidate, he dropped different shaped bottles onto his oak floor until one survived. From pragmatic to iconic: more than 80 years on his easily recognizable square-shouldered bottle is still a standout in bars and clubs around the world.
We could lie and tell you that DE-NADA was born from a prophetic vision, received on a mountain in Jalisco, Mexico. But the truth is, our tequila was born from more humble beginnings. It was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
At Tulane University, we became fast friends during freshman year, bonding over entrepreneurial ambitions, a mission to give to the causes we cared about, and a serious love for tequila. We spent a lot of time draining bottles and debating their qualities: smoothness, color, flavor.
None of the brands we tried truly resonated until Danny came home with a glint in his eye, a curious bottle, and some pretty epic claims. He said he’d discovered the “perfect” tequila. He even called it “the one”.
Although it was expensive and out of a college freshmen’s budget, Adam agreed that it was the ultimate tequila. So smooth he tossed the lime and salt and forgot about those chasers. Then we had our lightbulb moment — a fresh and young tequila brand, made by Millennials for Millennials.
Because we couldn’t find anything like it, we thought we’d launch our own. Determined to meet the makers of that flawless tequila, we soon found ourselves in the Highlands of Jalisco, learning industry secrets from a family of 5th generation growers and distillers.
At the Vivanco estate, we knew we’d uncovered the best tequila in all of Mexico, and we couldn’t wait to share it. Bonding over some of the finest tequilas in the world, it became apparent that this esteemed family shared our values of quality, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
Over a toast, the Vivanco’s agreed to produce DE-NADA, creating a proprietary blend that would shake up the market. DE-NADA was born from that epic journey. And we’re here to gift it to the world.
Grab your crew. Split a bottle. DE-NADA.
The sea is everything! Inspired by the invigorating coastal air and the endless mysteries of the sea, HENDRICK’S Master Distiller Ms. Lesley Gracie considered a bold possibility: expressing the glorious sensory delights of the sea, in a gin. And so began HENDRICK’S NEPTUNIA.
HENDRICK’S NEPTUNIA is a limited release that captures the magic of the sea, in a gin. Ms. Lesley Gracie's creation is as refreshing as her muse, the mighty waves that lash the Ayrshire coast. Infused with an exquisite blend of locally sourced coastal botanicals and with a remarkable crisp citrus finish.
At Spirited Hive, we’ve been busily infusing and imbibing delicious honey-based cocktails. Artfully crafting the perfect flavors that complement our favorite spirits. Not a bad job right? We’ve become aficionados of what goes best with bourbon, tequila and vodka. A touch of ginger here, a squeeze of lime there, all with a dash of honey for added sweetness—each drink meeting the tastes of our nearest and dearest, our hive.
All-natural, ready-to-drink cocktails made for friends who are ready to drink. One buzzy sip at a time.
Enjoying Ferrand Cognac means not only partaking in a delicious moment, but partaking in a moment of sharing what impassions us to create these unexpected elixirs capable of bringing forth remarkable emotions.
At Paul John Whisky, the creation of pure liquid gold with rich aromas, exotic flavours and delectable spices is but an exquisite art. Years of research and study on distillation and the country’s whisky culture convinced Mr Paul P John that he could create a single malt that would present the innumerable hues of India, a single malt made in India not just for Indians to relish but for the whole world to experience- ‘The Great Indian Single Malt’.
Founded in 1996, today with sales of more than 15 million cases, John Distilleries is also the manufacturer of the world's sixth-largest whisky brand - Original Choice Whisky. Paul John, a single malt whisky from John Distilleries, has been gaining a reputation in the niche market. Its other major brands include Bangalore Malt, Black Pelican Fine Whisky, Mont Castle French Grape Brandy and Big Banyan Wines. Sazerac, the second-largest family-owned spirits company in the US, has taken a strategic investment in John Distilleries.
JONATHAN: We’re Trying Denizen Rum these days, delicious, right dad?
JEFFREY: Yes, but did you know that this is a rum brand whose very name is inspired by the Latin word Deintus meaning…
JONATHAN: “from within”, yes I actually knew that. And it is commonly used to describe free-spirited people who travel the world in search of new experiences. Kind of like you, Dad.
JEFFREY: And Denizen Rum does just that by sourcing and blending unique small batch rums from throughout the Caribbean to create richer, more distinctive rums layered in character and flavor.
JONATHAN: I love the tropical fruit notes in the rum, don’t you.
JEFFREY: Sure do, Jon.
In this episode, we’re tasting Plantation O.F.T.D. Overproof Rum created by an unprecedented collaboration of seven ‘rum geeks’ – headed by Maison Ferrand owner and Master Blender Alexandre Gabriel along with spirits historian Dave Wondrich, Martin Cate of Smuggler’s Cove, Paul McFadyen of Trailer Happiness, Paul McGee of Lost Lake, Scotty Schuder of Dirty Dick and today’s special guest, Jeff “Beachbum” Berry of Latitude 29. O.F.T.D. was awarded the Chairman’s Trophy from Ultimate Spirits Challenge and Drinks International ranked Plantation #1 Top Trending Rum, #2 Bartenders’ Choice, #3 Best Selling Rum and #3 Best Rum in a Mai Tai. Cheers to O.F.T.D. and here we go with our show!
Vincent Van Gogh took to the canvas with incredible passion and a bold, unafraid spirit. As the inspiration for our own creations, we strive to bring this same passion and creativity to The Art of Vodka. Through the skill and artistry of our third generation Master Distiller, Tim Vos, each of our 16 expressions is part of a carefully handcrafted masterpiece.
Since 1887, Mionetto has inspired the Italian zest for life. With its elegant, fruity and refreshing ¬ flavor, Mionetto Prosecco turns moments big and small into moments that truly matter. This summer, bring Italy to you with a Mionetto 3-2-1 Spritz.
Based in Klagenfurt, STROH Austria is one of the oldest producers of spirits in Austria, known by the STROH Original Inländer Rum, which everyone in Austria affectionately just calls STROH Rum.
1832, when Sebastian Stroh distilled his first schnapps in St. Paul in the Carinthian Lavant Valley, he laid the foundation for an Austrian story of success. For more than 185 years now, the spirits from STROH have been convincing with their authentic and aromatic taste. Today, STROH Inländer Rum is a spirits specialty that has found its permanent place in kitchens and bars in more than 40 countries around the world. The export share in 2019 is 75 percent, with most of it being shipped to Germany, Scandinavia, South Africa, the Benelux countries and travel retail.
Harold Burstein, managing director of STROH Austria: “STROH is an all-rounder. We have found a home in many places, from Christmas markets to international award winning cuisine as well as from skiing huts in the mountains to trendy bars, for example, in Cape Town. In Austria, the familiarity with STROH is certainly an emotional story. It combines STROH with the memory of the pleasant scent and the delicious taste of pastries and biscuits from our childhood. For generations, STROH signifies baking tradition and the art of confectioners, which made the Austrian pastry cuisine - along with the coffee house culture - internationally popular. We are proud of that.”
STROH Inländer Rum owes its fame not only to its unmistakable aroma, but also to the historic bottle with the orange label. The typical curved hip flask comes from the American Prohibition period, when it was important to be able to easily hide the delicious good on the body and transport it unnoticed. Today, the STROH bottle is a design icon in the world of spirits, whose design dates back to the relaunch in 2004 and has since gained international attention. The consistent bottle design has undoubtedly contributed to the high brand awareness in Austria and abroad. Many tourists take STROH Rum with them as a popular Austrian souvenir to also experience “The Spirit of Austria“ at home.
Loa are divine spirits in the Vodou faith tradition, but it is spirit of space and spirits in the glass that make loa the destination watering hole for New Orleans’ more creative artists, entrepreneurs and hotel guests alike. On any given evening, the lush room sparkles with style, gracious service and a full measure of the conviviality for which this city is known.
This downtown New Orleans bar is led by internationally recognized bartender Abigail Gullo, who has proven that “mixology” combines art, craft, and science. Cocktails at loa go beyond the surface. An amazing seasonal bounty year-round and wonderful traditions advance the bar program to new heights. Gullo celebrates each individual layer influencing this port city. “I look to the Caribbean, Spain, France, Italy, Cuba, and Africa as sources of inspiration with ideas and ingredients to better serve loa,” she says. Adding a layer of history at the bar, the inventive concoctions are served in delicate vintage glassware that links to the city’s colorful past with each sip; an extravagant taste of this place, New Orleans.
Likewise, spirit is evident in every detail of LM Pagano’s design: In the flickering glow of candlelight which "softens not only the features but the defenses." In the ruined finery and sophisticated bohemia of her fabrics. In the exotic mix of European romance, Caribbean ways and African influences. And in the enchanting ceiling-scape hand crafted by Armenian-born lighting-meister Peter Manukyan in his studio.
Central to our vision is a celebration of the ritual, romance, passion and Nature’s gifts found here. Inspired muses. Rebels with a cause. “Zebras of the same stripe.” Artisan wine makers.
Small batch distillers. Craft brewmasters. Boutique growers. Uncommon purveyors of exceptional ingredients. Even gifted furniture makers. We love simple products made exceptionally well by passionate people who care way more than normal people do.
Add the quote by William Faulkner which graces each go-cup at loa and you have a joyful haven stoked nightly by Walter with great care. It reads, “Civilization begins with distillation.”
Distilled in London at Thames Distillers, Fords Gin is a collaboration between eleventh generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell and Simon Ford. A mix of nine botanicals, the gin starts with a traditional base of juniper & coriander seed and is balanced by citrus (bitter orange, lemon & grapefruit peel), florals (jasmine flower & orris) and spices (angelica & cassia). Steeped for 15 hours before distillation in 500-liter stills, the botanicals deliver an aromatic, fresh and floral spirit with elegant notes of orange blossom that creates a “cocktail gin” that plays beautifully in classic and innovative gin cocktails. Since its launch in 2012, Fords Gin has received numerous awards and accolades.
While The Busker honors its Irish heritage, it encourages you to go beyond the limitations and lines of history and write a new story. This new narrative begins with you and it begins with Busk It. Embracing the language of today’s contemporary America, The Busker is perfect for wanderers, for those who are flavor-curious, eager for inspiration and a quality Irish whiskey like no other. The Busker sides with innovation way beyond its production process; it reimagines a new generation of American whisk(e)y drinkers.
Thanks to natural alchemy and centuries-old craftsmanship, The Balvenie is unique among single malts. Our whisky-making process is dedicated to maintaining the Five Rare Crafts and we are the only distillery in Scotland that still grows its own barley, uses traditional floor maltings and keeps both a coppersmith and a team of coopers on site. And of course, our Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE presides over the all-important maturation process. Making The Balvenie the most hand-crafted of single malts.
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Reyka is an Icelandic vodka with a smooth, crisp and clean taste made from one the purest glacial spring water in the world. Vodka unlike any other. Please drink Reyka responsibly. Takk!
Over 230 years ago, the story of our distillery began with the construction of the Tuthilltown Gristmill, a testament to New York ingenuity. Later it played host to another New Yorker, Ralph Erenzo, who made whiskey in the state for the first time since Prohibition. That bold, pioneering spirit permeates every part of our craft. Our home is where innovation, collaboration, art, and exploration converge.
It's where New York converges too. Our 36 acres are situated on the outer fringe of the New York metropolitan area, at the foot of the Shawangunk Mountains, in the heart of the Hudson Valley. We're inspired by all of it, from the bright lights of Broadway to the Hudson Valley's scenic views. Discover the natural beauty of our home, and join us for a tour, guided tasting, or cocktail workshop to get a taste of the way we do things.
