AMERICAN BOURBON Bourbon is an which contains a minimum of 51 percent corn, and is aged in charred, new . The mandate that bourbon rest in only new oak barrels is a key reason why used bourbon barrels end up aging Scotch, amongst other products. Contrary to a commonly held belief, bourbon does not need to be made in Kentucky, but can be produced anywhere in the United States.

1792 Single Bourbon (American) Whiskey Bourbon 98.6 proof Toffee and black pepper, with a kick of citrus oil developing...... $15.00 Angels Envy KSBW Port Barrel Finish (American) Whiskey Bourbon 86.6 proof Nose is full of vanilla and NYC street-cart sugar-roasted nuts. Caramel-covered raisins dipped in maple syrup and a hint of corn is found on the palate. The finish brings more raisins with bit of heat and sweet...... $12.00 Aristocrat Bourbon 80 (American) Whiskey Bourbon 80 proof Smooth on the palate, little sweet and spice...... $5.00 Baker’s (American) Whiskey Bourbon 107 proof Nutty, with good grip. Plenty of tangy fruit with vanilla spice and rounded char...... $12.00 Basil Hayden’s (American) Whiskey Bourbon 80 proof Gentle and rounded. Poised spice tingling through notes of winter berries...... $11.00 Blanton’s Single Barrel (American) Single Barrel Bourbon 93 proof The taste profile is sweet, with notes of citrus and oak. The creamy vanilla nose is teased with caramel and butterscotch, all underscored by familiar baking spices such as clove, nutmeg, or cinnamon...... $14.00 Booker’s (American) Whiskey Bourbon 124 proof This bourbon is not for the weak. A very complex and intense nose that runs from oak, leather, caramel and hints of fruits continues on the tongue with a very pleasant burn that gives way to more leather, oak, vanilla, and spice. Ridiculously long finish opens up hints of cherry along with more oak and leather...... $16.00 Buffalo Trace (American) Whiskey Bourbon 80 proof Brown sugar, toffee apple, sweet oak, custard, oily espresso beans, a touch of chocolate-covered raisins and toasty wood...... $9.00 Bulleit (American) Whiskey Bourbon 90 proof Further orange notes, followed by some warming winter spices and a hint of tobacco leaf...... $8.50 Eagle Rare 10Y (American) Whiskey Bourbon 90 proof Honey, buttered bread, oily walnuts and a touch of red fruit...... $10.00 Elijah Craig Small Batch (American) Whiskey Bourbon 94 proof Baked apples with a dusting of cinnamon, followed by fresh honey and cookie dough...... $9.00 Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel (American) Single Barrel Bourbon 90 proof Sweet and supple, toffee, citrus, oak, char...... $11.00 Evan Williams 1783 (American) Whiskey Bourbon 80 proof The nose promises what the palate delivers: lots and lots of caramel, vanilla and oak...... $7.00 Evan Williams Black Label (American) Whiskey Bourbon 86 proof The aroma is slightly more complex than the Green Label with more notes of char, molasses, and caramel apple. The palate brings heat, rye, and muddled grains with the finish bringing much of the same with a little burn...... $6.00 Four Roses Single Barrel (American) Single Barrel Bourbon 100 proof Tart stone fruits, prunes, spices, morello cherries, cocoa and vanilla...... $10.00 Four Roses Small Batch (American) Whiskey Bourbon 90 proof Lovely flavors of red plums, berries and apples with touches of peppercorn and toasted rye...... $9.00 Four Roses Yellow Label (American) Whiskey Bourbon 80 proof Crisp, soft and smooth on the palate with touches of fresh fruit, apple and pear...... $7.00 (American) Whiskey Bourbon 80 proof Spices, oak, cedar, a little rum-like character develops...... $5.50 High West American Prairie Bourbon (American) Whiskey Bourbon 92 proof Sweet, toasty spices, vanilla, cherries and manuka honey...... $10.00 High West Whiskey Campfire (American) Whiskey Bourbon 92 proof A big hit of rye, cinnamon and sultanas, before we’re back in honeyed toffee territory. Peat completes the tail of the palate...$15.00 Jefferson’s Reserve (American) Whiskey Bourbon 90.2 proof Very summery, light and supple bourbon which offers good, clean delivery, pleasant sweetness, hints of cigar leaf, pepper and toffee...... $12.00 Jefferson’s Small Batch (American) Whiskey Bourbon 82.4 proof Soft, warming and supple. Notes of sweet vanilla, spices, toffee, berry fruits, a touch of orange zest, spices and honey...... $9.00 Jim Beam (American) Whiskey Bourbon 80 proof Good body with notes of toasty oak and all the requisite notes of vanilla and creme anglaise, a little spice and pepper with an acetone note...... $7.00 Knob Creek (American) Whiskey Bourbon 100 proof Peppy and full. Notes of candy floss and nut oil, a touch of spice and dark chocolate, a little spice and charred oak...... $10.00 Knob Creek Smoked Maple (American) Whiskey Bourbon 90 proof Pepper, toffee with spicy notes of cinnamon...... $11.00 Larceny (American) Whiskey Bourbon 92 proof Buttered corn, molasses, loaf, slowly building Christmas spices...... $9.00 Maker’s 46 (American) Whiskey Bourbon 94 proof Creamy and very soft. Then it opens up, in fact it explodes with spiciness which concentrates on the tip of the tongue. It’s on nutmeg, mulled spices, allspice, cinnamon. Also a hint of hot apple juice...... $10.00 Maker’s Mark (American) Whiskey Bourbon 90 proof Rich and full. There are notes of rye and spice, malt, a little nut oil with butterscotch and vanilla...... $9.00 Michter’s US*1 Small Batch (American) Whiskey Bourbon 91.4 proof Rich and spicy, with juicy fruit, cinnamon and clean, well-defined flavors...... $10.00 Old Camp Pecan Peach Whiskey (American) Whiskey Flavored 80 proof Delicious Southern peach and pecan flavors, with caramel and just a light hint of spice...... $6.50 Old Forester 100P (American) Whiskey Bourbon 100 proof Taste starts off with minty bitterness and chocolate, like an Andes Mint made with dark chocolate. Vanilla and oak appear shortly thereafter, followed by dryness, wood, and fire from the high proof...... $7.00 Old Grand Dad 114 (American) Whiskey Bourbon 114 proof The aroma is full of leather, a hint of tobacco and Charleston Chew Vanilla candy bars. The palate has a nice viscous mouth-feel with some alcohol burn (to be expected at this proof), candy corn, tobacco and rye grain. The finish is long, spicy and oaky...... $8.00 ONW Straight Bourbon 2Y (American) Whiskey Bourbon 92 proof Complex wheated Bourbon with notes of caramel, butterscotch, and toasted oak...... $9.50 Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey (American) Whiskey Flavored 70 proof Taste of fresh roasted peanut come first, followed by toasted rye bread, Butterfingers candy bars, and a dash of pepper...... $8.00 SQRRL Peanut Butter Whiskey (American) Whiskey Flavored 72 proof Smooth peanut butter and sweet chocolate. Think Snickers in a glass!...... $8.00 Stagg Jr (American) Whiskey Bourbon 134.4 proof The nose fills with brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon--easy like Sunday morning. The palate finds heat, cherry syrup, more brown sugar and new hints of citrus. The finish is very long with smoke and sugar taking control...... $12.00 Weller Antique 107 (Old Antique Weller) (American) Whiskey Bourbon 107 proof Plenty of oak-y character supported by rich-though-mellow vanilla and orange peel notes, joined by a bit more spice (think more cinnamon and nutmeg rather than rye spice)...... $9.00 Wild Turkey 101 (American) Whiskey Bourbon 101 proof Full and rich with notes of cigar box sweetness, pepper, and caramel. Notes of honey on granary toast with a little melted butter...... $8.00 Wild Turkey Rare Breed (American) Whiskey Bourbon 116.8 proof Heavy caramel and chocolate. A touch of smoke develops, it’s almost a bit vegetal at points too...... $12.00 Wild Turkey Russell’s Reserve (American) Single Barrel Bourbon 90 proof More rich toffee and vanilla with spice cake and earthy wood...... $9.00 Woodford Reserve (American) Whiskey Bourbon 86.4 proof thick and full. There are notes of espresso beans, winter spice, sweetness, plenty of rye, ground ginger, almond oil, toasty oak and a little rum...... $10.00 Woodinville Straight Bourbon (American) Whiskey Bourbon 90 proof Those who love deep, woody, black cherry flavors in their bourbon will be quite satisfied. Secondary flavors like spearmint, wintergreen, and oregano that show up on the finish of this oaky whiskey...... $9.00 Yellowstone Select (American) Whiskey Bourbon 93 proof Rather creamy with plenty of vanilla fudge notes. A burst of herbaceous spice appears on the mid-palate...... $10.00 RYE American must be made with a minimum of 51 percent rye. Like bourbon, it has to be aged in charred, new oak barrels. Similarly, whiskey must have a minimum of 51 percent wheat. Bulleit Rye (American) Whiskey Rye 90 proof Rather hot at first, the spices coming to the forefront. This is followed by peaches, more cherries and a little bit of orange zest...... $9.00 High West Whiskey Double Rye! (American) Whiskey Rye 92 proof The aroma is full of anise, mint, and clove. These notes continue along with a bit of leather and juniper. Finish on the whiskey is complex and lengthy with cinnamon and oak flavors as the lingering flavors...... $12.00 Michter’s US*1 Rye Whiskey (American) Whiskey Rye 84.8 proof Incredibly smooth mouth-feel for a rye, this is clean and balanced, then the caraway and fennel seed kicks in...... $10.00 Old Overholt Rye (American) Whiskey Rye 80 proof The rye spice pops a bit more here and it’s accompanied by a hints of lemon pepper, course grains and some soft woodiness. Sweetness runs alongside the spicy peppery fruit and creates a very interesting juxtaposition of flavors...... $8.00 Redemption Rye (American) Whiskey Rye 92 proof On the nose you’ll find heat, oak, spice, and orange. The palate reveals clove, leather, and juniper...... $9.00 Rittenhouse Bonded Rye (American) Whiskey Rye 100 proof Thick, fruity palate with chocolate oranges, cassia bark, nutmeg and oak...... $8.00 Southern Star Double Rye (American) Whiskey Rye 88 proof A select blend of two remarkable Straight Rye Whiskeys combined in perfect ratio and finished in premium Bourbon barrels creating a genuinely unique and balanced Rye Whiskey...... $9.00 WhistlePig 12Y Old World (American) Whiskey Rye 86 proof Red berry sweetness jumps out right away - raspberry, raisin and cherry notes. Drying cinnamon and nutmeg, joined by a hint of anise...... $25.00 WhistlePig PiggyBack 6Y Rye (American) Whiskey Rye 96.6 proof It’s sweet on the nose and spicy up front with notes of apple, vanilla, and cacao...... $11.00 WhistlePig Rye 10Y (American) Whiskey Rye 100 proof Warm baking spices, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice burst to life and are tempered by sweet muscovado sugar, bright oak and dark chocolate. Vanilla cola and caramel shortbread linger...... $18.00

TENNESSEE WHISKEY An offshoot of bourbon, is actually its own category. Laws require that is be produced in Tennessee, and meet the requirements of a bourbon. Prior to aging though, it undergoes an extra charcoal filtering process known as the “.” Jack Daniel’s dominates the category.

Gentleman Jack (American) Whiskey Tennessee 80 proof Liquorice led palate with oak and cinnamon, a touch of banana too...... $10.00

George Dickel Old No. 8 (American) Whiskey Tennessee 80 proof Slightly light body, slightly astringent, light sweetness and oak pepper. Spicy, aromatic, grainy, malty medium to long dry finish. Quite smooth and mellow...... $7.00 Jack Daniel’s Black Label (American) Whiskey Tennessee 80 proof Quite smooth and soft with notes of banana milkshake, a mixed nut note, a touch of caramel with creme anglaise...... $8.00 CANADIAN Canadian is commonly called and labeled as “rye whisky,” even though it doesn’t meet the American definition of having a minimum of 51 percent rye. In fact, legally speaking, Canadian “rye whisky” may not have any rye at all! Instead, the spirit is based on the tradition of , which was at one point known for its rye flavoring and profile. Most Canadian whisky today actually incorporates a much higher percentage of corn than rye. This is typically accomplished with blending, using a small percentage of an all rye, or rye heavy whiskey to flavor a blend made from bourbon-style and other grain whiskies. Also, a straight Canadian rye whisky must be aged for a minimum of three years in 700-liter wooden barrels.

Canadian Mist (Canadian) Blended 80 proof Rye, sweet/sour taste, spicy with some sweetness to it. Rye, corn, and oak for the most part some touch of vanilla and caramel at the end. Finish is sweet and a touch hot...... $5.50 (Canadian) Blended 80 proof Delicately smooth and creamy with hints of oak and the sweet flavor of vanilla...... $8.00 Crown Royal Peach (Canadian) Blended Flavored 80 proof Ripe juicy Georgia peaches, touch of creamy vanilla and rich Canadian Whisky...... $8.00 Crown Royal Regal Apple (Canadian) Blended Flavored 80 proof Slightly tart, crisp, apple flavor balanced with signature Crown Royal notes of caramel and light spice...... $8.00 Crown Royal Vanilla (Canadian) Blended Flavored 80 proof Viscous and warming with hints of creme brule...... $8.00 ’s 7 Crown (Canadian) Blended Other 80 proof Brown sugar, corn, white pepper and light oak...... $6.00 Seagram’s VO (Canadian) Blended 80 proof Spicy and creamy, medium-bodied with honey, caramel and coffee. A touch of orange marmalade and pannacotta...... $6.50

IRISH is born and raised in , distilled to no higher than 94.8% ABV and wood-aged for a minimum of three years. Clearly there’s more than a little wiggle room here, which distilleries are using to their advantage to create interesting, globally competitive whiskies. For one, Irish whiskey is typically blended, and mostly unpeated, but exceptions are possible. Many Irish whiskies are triple-dis- tilled, making them generally smoother and lighter than Scotch.

Bushmills (Irish) Blended 80 proof Fruity, aromatic palate. Salty butter, all kinds of blossom, sweet vanilla cream and citrus...... $7.00

Bushmills Blackbush (Irish) Blended 80 proof Vanilla and milk bottle sweeties. Dried peels, chamomile tea and cinnamon sticks...... $9.00

Jameson (Irish) Blended 80 proof Thick and of good body with notes of orchard fruits, both fresh and cooked with a little vanilla cream...... $8.00

Jameson Black Barrel (Irish) Blended 80 proof Thick and full on the palate, with an intense, unctuous creaminess, alongside dates, walnuts and peels. Good peach and coconut notes, and a little cinnamon...... $10.00 Jameson Caskmates IPA (Irish) Blended 80 proof Oily walnut and hops, caramelized dates, continued citrus zestiness...... $8.00 Jameson Caskmates Stout (Irish) Blended 80 proof Orchard fruits, great mouth-feel but the vanilla cream is less prominent, it’s more fragrant (hoppy ?) and floral on the palate with a touch of bitterness...... $8.00 Jameson Cold Brew (Irish) Blended 80 proof Distinctive, bold, and natural cold brew coffee flavor followed by notes of toasted oak from the whiskey...... $8.00

Powers Gold Label (Irish) Blended 80 proof Buttery shortbread, cereal, pears and a little milk chocolate...... $9.00

Redbreast 12Y (Irish) Single Pot Still 80 proof Spicy with great body. Nuts and citrus (peel and juice) with hints of marzipan, dried fruits and a hint of Sherry. You turn it over in your mouth forever...... $16.00 Slane (Irish) Blended 80 proof Victoria Sponge Cake with plenty of jam and cream in the middle. A touch of butterscotch...... $9.00 Teeling Small Batch (Irish) Blended 92 proof Delightfully complex with dried cherry and mango, citrus zest, vanilla, and baking spices...... $11.00

Tullamore Dew (Irish) Blended 80 proof Good body with notes of sherried peels and spice, granary toast with butter and honey, grains and vanilla cream...... $9.00

SCOTCH The tenants of are that it comes from Scotland and is aged there for a minimum of three years in oak barrels. Today, the majority of Scotch is aged in used bourbon barrels, with sherry and other used casks also playing a role. Scotch is typically distilled twice and the spirit falls into several strict classifications, including Single Malt. whisky refers to whisky that is made solely from malted barley, and is produced at a single distillery. HIGHLAND Glenmorangie Original 10Y (Scotch) Single Malt Highland 80 proof Fresh and balanced, vanilla. Boiled sweets, very creamy, tiramisu, toffee...... $10.00

Oban Classic Malt 14Y S.M. (Scotch) Single Malt Highland 80 proof Thick and full notes of citrus with smooth sweetness. The smoke wafts with notes of seaweed. The oak is quite rich with grist and cereal and malt. The finish is of good length with fruit and dry oak...... $17.00 ISLAND Talisker Malt 10Y S.M. (Scotch) Single Malt Island 91.6 proof It’s a bonfire of peat crackling with black pepper, with a touch of brine and dry barley. A welcome delivery of orchard fruit provides a delicate and beautiful balance...... $14.00 ISLAY Ardbeg 10Y S.M. (Scotch) Single Malt Islay 80 proof Sweet vanilla counterbalanced with lemon and lime followed by that surging Ardbeg smoke that we all know and love...... $15.00

Bowmore 12Y (Scotch) Single Malt Islay 80 proof Lovely and rounded, honeyed even, initially. Vanilla, perfumed smoke and coastal elements develop. Dark Peat. Blossom, oily sweetness...... $11.00 Lagavulin Classic Malt 16Y S.M. (Scotch) Single Malt Islay 80 proof Very thick and rich. A massive mouthful of malt and Sherry with good fruity sweetness, but also a wonderful sweetness. Big, powerful peat and oak...... $19.00 Laphroaig 10Y (Scotch) Single Malt Islay 80 proof Seaweed led, with a hint of vanilla ice cream. The oak is big, and muscles its way into the fore as you hold this whisky over your tongue. An upsurge of spices develop with cardamom, black pepper, and chili...... $12.50 SPEYSIDE Balvenie Doublewood 12Y (Scotch) Single Malt Speyside 80 proof Sweet with good body. The bourbon characters develop; gentle spice with a little vanilla, a hint of balancing peat lurking quietly in the substrata. Dried fruit too, combining with nuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, back into the bourbon notes - so well integrated...... $14.00 12Y S.M. (Scotch) Single Malt Speyside 80 proof Light, floral, spices. Very smooth...... $10.00

Glenfiddich 15Y S.M. (Scotch) Single Malt Speyside 80 proof Medium, Sherry, raisins. Fruitcake, spices, sweetness...... $17.00

The Glenlivet 12Y S.M. (Scotch) Single Malt Speyside 80 proof Buttery and vanilla-rich, though still packing all the bright fruit notes from the nose...... $12.00 The Macallan Sherry Oak 12Y (Scotch) Single Malt Speyside 80 proof Medium-body and quite firm. There are notes of hot pastries and marmalade, sultanas and peels with a developing sweetness from the barley sugar...... $14.50

OTHER 12Y (Scotch) Blended Other 80 proof More of those banana chips showing through on the palate, this time there’s a creamy hit of barley malt too, pepped up with a little allspice. Notes of ground walnut and caramel...... $9.00 Dewar’s White Label (Scotch) Blended Other 80 proof Medium, vanilla fudge, smoke, toffee, heather honey, oak...... $8.00

Johnnie Walker 18Y (Scotch) Blended Other 80 proof The richness continues onto the palate, which is sweet and warming, with creamy malt, oats and cereal. A spicy vanilla cinnamon dusting too with the gentle smoke again developing...... $14.00 Johnnie Walker Black Label (Scotch) Blended Other 80 proof Rich and full with notes of wood smoke and dry spice, hints of barley and cereal with creamy toffee and a distinct herbal note...... $10.00 Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Scotch) Blended Other 80 proof Supple and balanced. Good toffee and hints of very wistful smoke. Chocolate, hints of grass and a good hit of malt...... $30.00 Johnnie Walker Red Label (Scotch) Blended Other 80 proof Cedar wood, oak and butterscotch, aniseed, Christmas cake and malt...... $8.00

Monkey Shoulder (Scotch) Blended Other 80 proof Very malty, creamy delivery with a suggestion of berry fruit. Juicy toasted barley, cloves and butterscotch. Manuka honey, hot-buttered-toast and dried apricot develop...... $10.00 The Famous Grouse (Scotch) Blended Other 80 proof Balanced, biscuit-laden palate with a core of thick, creamy malt. Just a hint of spice and the vaguest whisper of smoke really bring a great deal of complexity...... $7.00 JAPANESE Japanese whiskies are similar to Scottish whiskies, because the pioneers learnt their trade from the Scottish whisky malt masters. Despite their comparably short history, Japanese whiskies are now on par with some of the finest Scotch whiskies and have won top international awards. They are produced in much the same way, distilled twice using pot stills. Many distilleries even use malted and sometimes peated barley imported from Scotland.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony (Japanese) Blended 86 proof Melted butter and caramelized dates. A hint of fragrant sandalwood develops into warming, oaky spice...... $14.50

Nikka Coffey (Japanese) Blended 90 proof Sweet, fruity flavors of melon, grapefruit and thick syrup, balanced by crunchy biscuits and fresh vanilla...... $13.50

Suntory Whisky Toki (Japanese) Blended 86 proof More green apple on the palate leads along bright citrus notes from pink grapefruit. Bitter herbs, toasted almonds and vanilla oak linger underneath...... $10.00