SPIRITS PORTFOLIO 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 Bas- Château de Laubade 07 Christian Drouin 11 Château Montifaud 15 Rhum Agricole HSE 19 Meyer’s Blended Whisky 20 Rozelieures Single Malt 24 Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Gin 27 Vodka & Liqueurs FAIR. 30 Mezcal San Cosme

BAS-ARMAGNAC CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE

Armagnac was the first French distilled spirit in 1310. It is a most similar to Cognac, but ultimately very different in terms of production and flavor profile.

5 Château de Laubade was built back in 1870 and has become the very Ugni Blanc first Armagnac property. It produces Bas exclusively from its single estate vineyard and is one of the only house growing the 4 Folle Blanche Baco traditional grape varietals: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Plan de Baco. Graisse Laubade controls perfectly each step of the production process, including the elaboration of its own barrels, made with black oaks selected from the surrounding Gascony forests.

The single continuous distillation is made in the house’s Column Still or “Alambic Armagnacais”. Laubade guaranties the greatest quality and complexity by distilling and ageing the “eaux de vie” grape varietal by Single grape varietal. Column Still Distillation With more than 150 medals over the past 30 years, Laubade is the most awarded Armagnac brand and the only house honored World Class Distillery at the World Spirits Awards since 2010.

600 Sheep on the Property

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CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE FLOC DE GASCOGNE WHITE & RED Item 802 & 802-RED - (6/750ml) Inspired from a 16th century Gascony recipe, Floc is a blend of fresh white or red grape juice and a young Laubade Armagnac. The low ABV content makes it easy-drinking with fresh notes of honey, quince and peach. Ideal on rocks or for a low ABV cocktail.

CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE BLANCHE ARMAGNAC Item 801-NL - (6/750ml) “Blanche d’Armagnac” is a recent AOC, an un-aged “eau de vie” produced in Armagnac. Laubade Blanche is a blend of Folle Blanche and Colombard, an outstanding cocktail base! Best Buy Wine Enthusiast

CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE SIGNATURE 42% Item 800-SIGN42 - (6/750ml) Blend of Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche and aged in “second fill” barrels previously used for Graves white wines, it has a velvety texture and a good balance. Can be served as an aperitif or used as a cocktail base.

USC 2017 Cocktail Recommendation

CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE VSOP Item 800-VSOP-PN - (6/750ml, 24/200ml) Blend of the four grape varietals with a dominant of Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche that have been ageing 6 to 12 years. Notes of dried fruits, vanilla and plum, soft and delicate mouth with gentle finish. Can be served as an aperitif, with curd cheese, coffee or as a digestive.

91 pts Wine Enthusiast

CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE XO Item 800-XO - (6/750ml) Blend of Baco, Ugni blanc, Colombard completed by Folle Blanche that have been ageing 15 to 25 years. Elegant aromas of orange peel, cinnamon, leather and spice with a rich and long finish. Enjoy as a digestive, with a pastry or with a cocoa based dessert.

92 pts Wine Enthusiast

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CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE INTEMPOREL #5 Item 800-INT5 - (6/750ml) Intemporel N°5, Best Brandy in the World in 2007 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, is a super-premium blend enhancing the Baco grape (about 50% of the blend) and created by our Cellar Master using the best casks predominantly from the 1980’s.

96 pts, Chairman’s Trophy USC 2016 & 94 pts Wine Enthusiast

CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE EXTRA SINGLE ESTATE Item 800-EXTRA - (3/750ml) Blend of the four grape varietals that have been ageing 35 to 45 years. Laubade Extra Single Estate if the quintessence of the house’s blends with an outstanding richness and complexity on the nose and on the palate.

96-100 pts Wine Enthusiast

CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE VINTAGE COLLECTION From 2004 to 1888 (1/750ml) Château de Laubade releases its vintages after 15 years minimum of ageing in Gascony Oak barrels. This is a unique selection of rare single vintage Armagnacs: from 2004 down to 1888.

CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE CASK STRENGTH 1990 Available: 1998, 1992, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1983, 1980, 1979, 1975 (1/750ml) An exclusive selection of Château de Laubade 11 best vintages over the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, released on demand at barrel proof. Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 & 94 pts, Finalist USC 2019

CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE VIEILLE PRUNE Item 803 - (6/750ml) This aged plum brandy is a blend of different plum varietals distilled and aged 6 to 12 months separately in oak casks. A long tradition in Gascony which gives an aperitif with vibrant oxidation and rich nutty and plumy notes. A must-try for all spirit geeks.

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LE JEAN-JACQUES Creation by Emilie Cozens – Lace and Whiskey (London)

1 ½ oz. Laubade Signature 42% 1 ½ oz. Génépi 1/4 oz. lemon juice 1/4 oz. ginger syrup 2 drops of Angostura bitter

Mix all the ingredients in a shaker and then strain it in a martini glass. Decorate with lime peel.

LA FOLLE DE BACO Creation by Sullivan Doh – Co-Founder of Le Syndicat & La Commune (Paris)

1 ½ oz. cl Laubade VSOP 3/4 oz. Simple syrup 3/4 oz. Fresh green lemon juice 2 oz. Earl Grey tea 2 oz. coriander leaves Grated lime peel

Infuse 2 tea bags in 1/2L water for 5 minutes. Cool your tea before using it. In your shaker, crush the coriander with the syrup and add the other ingredients. Shake it and strain the cocktail in a «high ball» glass with ice. Lime and coriander garnish.

LE MARSALIS Creation by Sullivan Doh – Co-Founder of Le Syndicat & La Commune (Paris)

1 ½ oz. Laubade XO 1/2 oz. Amaro 3/4 oz. Laubade white Floc de Gascogne 1/3 oz. Apricot liqueur

Put all the ingredients in an «Old Fashioned» glass, then add some ice cubes. Dilution being an evolutive factor, mixing time will depend on the taste of each. Squeeze and drop a lemon peel to finish.

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CALVADOS CHRISTIAN DROUIN

Calvados is an apple brandy produced in Normandy, North of France, which is made from distilled cider. Calvados is one of the oldest spirits in France and has been made since the 16th century.

Nowadays, Calvados is made from 3 specific areas. Christian Drouin is located in the “Pays d’Auge” area, the birthplace of 35 the Calvados appellation. The estate was established in 1960, 3 Varieties generations ago by Christian Drouin Senior and is now still in the family through Guillaume Drouin.

The orchards of the family are organic and have cows grazing around which help fertilizing the soils and especially selecting the apples. The production of these orchards is completed by other local farms surrounding the Estate.

The following steps are carefully monitored on-premises. A gentle Double pressing, a long fermentation in neutral vats and a double pot still Charentais distillation result in Calvados with structure, tannins and intense flavors. Pot Still Distillation Drouin has a unique and innovative philosophy regarding ageing as many former barrels, such as Sherry or Port, are used for casks finish. This is also the only brand to offer a range of vintages.

From 1948 Vintage Collection

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CHRISTIAN DROUIN DE NORMANDIE Item 836-POMM - (6/750ml) Pommeau is a blend of 1/4 Calvados and fresh apple juice. The mixture ages more than 14 months in oak barrels which rounds everything and create a good balance without too much sweetness. This will make a perfect base for a low-ABV cocktail. 90/100 pts BTI

CHRISTIAN DROUIN BLANCHE DE NORMANDIE Item 836-BLAN - (6/750ml) C. Drouin decided to bring up-to-date “La Blanche” which is an unaged Calvados. It is made from more than 30 apple varieties. The extracted cider juice is distilled twice and stored in neutral containers the of a slow reduction. Can be served in cocktails and shows intense and fresh notes of apple. 90/95 pts Wine Enthusiast

CHRISTIAN DROUIN SÉLECTION Item 836-SEL - (6/750ml) / 836C - (12/375ml) Distilled from apples and pears in single column and aged 2 years in old casks. This Calvados has fresh fruits aromas and has been elaborated to perfectly fit with mixology. 93 pts , Cocktail Recommendation & Great Value USC 2018

CHRISTIAN DROUIN VSOP Item 836-VSOP - (6/750ml) VSOP is aged in small previously-used Bordeaux wine casks as well as former casks, adding further sweetness and complexity. VSOP thus offers an appetizing fruitiness over ripe apple flavors, combining smooth elegance with the first hints of spices. 92 pts, Finalist & Highly Recommended USC 2019

CHRISTIAN DROUIN XO Item 836-XO - (6/750ml) XO is also aged in Bordeaux and fortified wines casks with an extra time compared to VSOP and an additional ageing in former Cognac casks. Dense, rich, with notes of baked apples and tarte tatin, the nose evolves towards a subtle rancio. 93 pts, Chairman’s Trophy & Highly Recommended USC 2018

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CHRISTIAN DROUIN 25 YEARS OLD Item 836-25YO - (6/750ml) Aged more than 25 years in oak barrels, this calvados offers the complexity of an old brandy. A delicate nose characterized by butter and cream notes is followed and balanced by a smooth and yet spicy black pepper aromas in the palate. 96 pts Finalist USC 2016

CHRISTIAN DROUIN VINTAGE COLLECTION From 1948 to 1999 - (1/750ml) The vintage corresponds to the year of distillation. Thanks to special ageing and the climate of the year, every vintage shows a unique style.

CHRISTIAN DROUIN POMME PRISONNIÈRE Item 836-PPR (6/1000ml) Although the family has 30 years of experience, only 40% of the decanter that are attached on the trees can be commercialized. The apples grow inside the decanter and those which succeed gives a unique fruitiness profile to the calvados.

CHRISTIAN DROUIN LE GIN Item 837 - (6/750ml) This gin is made of 30 apple varieties and 8 different aromatics. Each aromatic is separately distilled before being blended in proportions that are unique to each batch. This Gin has a smooth, spicy body with delicate notes of rose and heavy aromas of apple and juniper. Dry Martini Cocktail Recommendation USC 2018

Bitter Bitter- Sweet Acid Structure Sweet Round Freshness

Body Concentration Character Acidity Depth Balance Smoothness Crisp

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KASHAVAL Creation by Clement Emery – Le Bar Botaniste (Paris)

50 ml. Calvados C. Drouin Sélection infused with Buckwheat 20 ml. Cider Vinegar 20 ml. Drouin Pommeau de Normandie 15 ml. Walnut Wine 25 ml. Eggwhite

Put all the ingredients in a shaker and strain it in a stoneware glass. Top up with Extra Brut Cider and garnish with an apple blossom to finish.

ORIGINAL SIN Creation by Louis Labaillif – Little Red Door (Paris)

20 ml. Christian Drouin La Blanche 20 ml. Byrrh 20 ml. Plant & Orange-peel flavored Wine 2.5 ml. Maraschino

Combine all the ingredients in a tumbler and stir in a coupette glass. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.

RHUBARBE Creation by Maxime Potter – Le Shell (Paris)

25 ml. Calvados C. Drouin Sélection 10 cl. Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Vermouth 30 ml. Fresh Rhubarb Juice 10 ml. Elderflower Vinegar Vina 10 ml. Honey Syrup

Combine all the ingredients and stir in a rock glass. Garnish with a twist of Rhubarb.

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COGNAC CHÂTEAU MONTIFAUD PETITE CHAMPAGNE

The term “Château” has always been a legal tittle that remains tied to their history, their vineyard and their cognac. The «Château Montifaud» has belonged to the Vallet Family for six generations now. The vineyard was created in 1837 by Augustin and has seen the succession of Pierre, Maurice, Louis and Michel. Laurent came 3 to join his father and grandfather in October, 2000. Ugni Blanc Colombard According to the family tradition, when a son joins his father, a part of Folle Blanche the cognac distilled in that year is set preciously aside and will only be sold by the future generations. Thus it is that in the darkness of their «paradise» cellar lie bottles of Cognac skilfully made by Pierre and Maurice Vallet.

Their family cellars have also seen the ageing of that date from 1920 to the present day, part of which, in vintage years, has been sealed by the BNIC (the National Interprofessional Office of Cognac). Double Pot Still Distillation

Single Cru Cognac

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VIEUX CHÂTEAU MONTIFAUD Item 842-PN (6/750ml) Vieux Pineau des Charentes Château Montifaud is hand crafted with half Colombard and half Ugni Blanc. This blend is aged in French oak casks for much more than 5 years. Ugni blanc gives finesse, elegance and a little acidity. Colombard gives persistence and a lovely fruity taste.

COGNAC CHÂTEAU MONTIFAUD VS Item 842-VS - (6/750ml) This Cognac VS is a blend of Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche aged for 10 months in French oak cask. This VS sets the tone of what we can find in the range: light yellow colour, vine flowers taste, and fruity taste of pear and apple. Light and delicate tannins, a great balance.

COGNAC CHÂTEAU MONTIFAUD VSOP Item 842-VSOP - (6/750ml) This blend of Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche is much older than the minimum of ageing required by the regulation. Is has a golden color, a perfect balance, structure and already great length on the palate. Lots of finesse, notes of vineyard flower and some fruits also (pear, apricot). This VSOP is very round, mellow and fine on the palate. 91 pts Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast

COGNAC CHÂTEAU MONTIFAUD XO Item 842-XO - (6/750ml) This extra old Cognac already has copper color, outstanding aromas: very complex nuances of dry flowers and dry fruits. Hints of nuts and spices. Very soft tannins with an amazing and mellow length on the palate. A great length with a gentle and powerful rancio.

94 pts Wine Enthusiast

COGNAC CHÂTEAU MONTIFAUD L50 Item 842-L50 - (1/750ml) This exceptional cognac constitutes one of prestigious qualities. It has a copper colour, and the number of years allowed the spreding out of walnut aromas, cigar box and spicy notes. Very mellow, round with an exceptional “rancio” typical of the very very old cognacs and an incredible length on the palate.

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VINE FASHIONED VS

45 ml. Cognac Château Montifaud VS 30 ml. Pink Grapefruit 10 ml. Saffron syrup 5 ml Cocoa cream Top Ginger Ale

Pour all the ingredients in a Boston shaker. Shake hard for 12 seconds. Double strain with a strain- er and a fine strainer over ice cubes into a highball glass. Add a top of Premium Ginger Ale. Finishing your cocktail by adding a brunch of currant.

VINE FASHIONED VSOP

45 ml. Cognac Château Montifaud 10 ml. Saffron syrup 5 ml. Cocoa cream

Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass. Mix up for 20 seconds. Use a julep strainer and pour the cocktail over ice cubes into a rocks glass.

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RHUM AGRICOLE HSE

The AOC Martinique was created to guarantee quality, character and authenticity. Rhum agricole is the French term for cane juice rhum, a style distilled from freshly-crushed sugar cane juice in the Caribbean Islands.

Pure Habitation Saint-Etienne (HSE) was modelled after “La Maugée”, a Sugar Cane th Juice sugar refinery covering over 400 hectares in the early 19 century. The architectural structure, including the master’s house, overlooking the distillery reflects a typical farm in Martinique.

HSE has a sustainable approach in terms of waste treatment. They release their waste from the base material after a few months after the Tropical pH and acid level drop enough. Moreover, they are not using irrigation, Ageing in lines with the appellation’s regulations.

Rums are distilled in traditional creole columns at relatively low abv to keep the freshness and the true aromas of the sugar cane. Innovation is the main motto of the estate and they developed throughout time a solid know-how for specific ageing process. Therefore, HSE now creates a large range of cuvées aged with innovative casks that give Single unique aromatic characters to each rum. Column Distillation

15+ Innovative Casks Ageing

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HSE RHUM BLANC AGRICOLE 40% Item 870-WHITE - (6/1000ml) The nose is of beautifully matured sugar cane, which gives way to gourmet aromas of lemon and clementine. The first taste is supple and sweet, opening to a beautiful florality, subtly enhanced by exotic fruit. 90 pts Best Buy Wine Enthusiast & 90pts, Daiquiri Cocktail French Cask Recommendation - USC 2017 Leather Tobacco Woody HSE RHUM BLANC AGRICOLE 55% Item 870-W55 - (6/1000ml) This white rum offers an intense and bold nose where floral and fruity notes blend with subtle white pepper. It provides a lasting taste where the nose aromas are enhanced with notes of sugarcane in full ripeness. Traditionally appreciated as a ti-punch. 96 pts & Top 100 Spirits, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020

American Cask HSE RHUM BLACK SHERIFF Toffee Caramel Item 870-SHERIFF - (6/750ml) Vanilla Three years old aged rum in Bourbon barrels sourced in the USA. The nose offers generous vanilla aromas which are enhanced by honey and woody notes. The delightfully round and sweet first impression in the mouth makes room for fruity flavors. 90 pts Best Buy Wine Enthusiast

HSE RHUM VSOP Sauternes Cask Item 870-VSOP - (6/750ml) Aromatic Sweet A long ageing process between 4 and 6 years in Bourbon and French oak Baked Fruits casks confers upon this exceptional rum a spicy and rich nose of candied fruits, grilled almonds and cloves. The taste is superb and enhances the nose: a broad and warm attack. 92 pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020, 91 pts Wine Enthusiast

HSE RHUM XO Item 870-XO - (6/750ml) Scotch Cask This rum is made from a selection of the oldest plantation estate's vintages as Smoky of 1960, which aged 6 to 10 years. It has a superb amber robe with a noble Weat nose of extreme richness. Marked notes of cocoa, mocha and blond tobacco, Nuts highlighted with a touch of black pepper and nutmeg. 91 pts Wine Enthusiast

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HSE RHUM SAUTERNES CASK FINISH Item 870-SAUT - (6/750ml) After ageing 9 years in oak barrels, this 2005 vintage has spent 8 months maturing in Château La Tour Blanche, a Sauternes 1er Cru Classé. The expressive bouquet delicately projects acacia honey, fig and passion fruit notes. The flavor has a captivating roundness and sweet notes of dried fruit and orange peel. 92 pts Wine Enthusiast

HSE RHUM HIGHLAND CASK FINISH Item 870-HIGH - (6/750ml) Aged 9 years in oak barrels with an additional 12 months maturing in Highland Single Malt whisky casks. The bouquet opens with menthol aromas and subtle hints of green almond and orange blossom. The flavor’s refreshing attack shows notes of smoked oats and spices. 93 pts & Daiquiri Cocktail Recommendation USC 2017

CANE & GOLD

– 30 ml. Black Sheriff rum – 30 ml. Chartreuse – 30 ml. Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Vermouth

Pour all the ingredients into a glass, mix and add some ice cubes. Stir to obtain the desired dilution. Strain into the glass with 3 ice cubes and express a piece of lemon peel.

GREEZ

– 40 ml. HSE White rum – 30 ml. lime – 30 ml. aloe vera honey – 1 piece cucumber – 1 piece apple – 3 drops Absinthe – Tonic

Crush the cucumber and apple in the shaker. Pour in the other ingredients. Shake well. Strain into the glass and express a piece of lemon peel before topping up with Tonic.

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BLENDED WHISKY MEYER’S

Distillery Meyer is a family business founded in 1958 in the heart of Alsace, France. Fridolin Meyer, the founder, specialized in the first instance in the traditional white alcohols of the North East of France such as kirsch, Mirabelle liqueur, etc.

His son took over the distillery in 1975 and introduced a whisky made Barley in the most modern pot stills of Europe. Meyer’s is a mash of wheat from and malted barley from the Champagne. Champagne & Alsace Over the last 50 years, the distillery has been the most awarded in France and won more than 150 medals.

7 years Sauternes Cask

MEYER’S BLENDED WHISKY Item 861-BLEND - (6/750ml) The distillation process is typical of the Highland scotch whiskeys: double distillation and made in distillery copper stills, at the Meyer’s Distillery. This blend superior is then aged for a minimum of 7 years in former Sauternes cask from Bordeaux’s top estates, Château Doisy Daëne. 85.5 pts Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2017

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WHISKY SINGLE MALT ROZELIEURES

Lorraine, North East of France, is ideally suited for the whisky production, being the first barley region in Europe and home to brewing and fruit-based distilling industries. It is also one of the rare region to have exploitable peat and has a outstanding water quality.

Barley The family Grallet-Dupic has owned and cultivated barley for 5 Estate generations, and has run its own distillery for 150 years at the foothills of Grown an old volcano, in Rozelieures. Hence, they developed a strong know- how in the distillation of fruits and whisky.

Cultivating 300 hectares of cereal crops allows the estate to have a strict control over the quality and a transparent traceability of the barley’s 5th origin. Rozelieures is the only French distillery producing a 100% peated Generation single malt whisky. Master Distiller Whiskies are aged in different storehouses, one of them being an 1870s military fort. A large selection of barrels coming from Cognac to Xères production is used to add complexity and specific aromas.

The estate is environmental friendly as they reduce as much as possible 10+ transportation and recycle their waste, resulting in electricity for the Innovative distillery and 6 nearby houses. Casks Maturation

Double Distillation Pot Still

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ROZELIEURES ORIGIN COLLECTION Item 860-BLUE - (6/750ml) The Origin collection is slightly peated, then distilled twice at Rozelieures and aged in both Sherry and Cognac casks. These casks give intence and spicy aromas of nuts, leather and fruits to this whisky which has a long and spicy finish.

ROZELIEURES RARE COLLECTION Item 860-RED - (6/750ml) This single malt is produced in a very small quantity and is distilled twice. It is aged in Sherry, Cognac and Sauternes casks. This special ageing gives a fruity, sweet whisky with a lot of roundness and ripen dried fruits from Sherry casks. 92 pts Whisky Advocate, Top 10 Fall 2018

ROZELIEURES SMOKED COLLECTION Item 860-BROWN - (6/750ml) This single malt is exclusively aged in sherry oak casks. It therefore gives a smoky, very aromatic whisky with a velvety yet spicy final. The palate is smoky, slightly mineral with notes of dried fruits and coffee. Spirit Journal F.PP Recommended

ROZELIEURES PEATED COLLECTION Item 860-BLACK - (6/750ml) The Peated collection ageing he Bourbon casks along with the French new oak casks from Lorraine bring fresh and delicate vegetal notes. The palate is smoky and slightly spicy with intense aromas of baked fruits and pear. 90 pts Whisky Advocate & Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recommendation USC 2017

ROZELIEURES SUBTIL COLLECTION Item 860-WHITE - (6/750ml) This Whisky is the first unpeated single malt produced in Rozelieures. This vintage has been aged in previous Bourbon, Cognac and new oak casks. This novelty keeps more than ever this fatty feeling in the mouth and is distinguished by its subtle and floral aromas.+ 92 pts Whisky Advocate

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ROZELIEURES LAUBADE CASK FINISH COLLECTION Item 860- - (6/750ml) Coming Soon!

French Cask Bourbon Cask Sauternes Cask Sherry Cask Leather Toffee Aromatic Spicy Tobacco Caramel Sweet Rancio Woody Vanilla Baked Fruits Dried Fruits

DRUNK UNCLE The Negroni: Drinking to La Dolce Vita, With Recipes & Lore by Gary Regan.

1 1/2 oz G.Rozelieures Single Malt, Peated Collection 3/4 oz White Vermouth 3/4 o z Aperol

Add vermouth, Aperol, and Rozelieures in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir until well chilled, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.

THE GODFATHER Popular creation from the 70’s.

2 oz G.Rozelieures Single Malt, Origin Collection 1/2 oz Amaretto

Fill a glass about two thirds full of ice. Add whiskey and amaretto. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into ice-filled rocks glass. Serve.

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SAAR DRY GIN FERDINAND’S

In 2013, Ferdinand’s Gin was the first German gin created and is today the only Grand Cru Riesling infused gin from the heart of the Saar Vineyards. It is named after the first local Royal Prussian district forester Ferdinand Geltz, an historical figure who founded the Zilliken wine estate. 5 Terroirs for Juniper The makers of Ferdinand’s are two brothers, Denis and Erik, with their friends Andreas Vallendar of the 200 Years old Avadis Distillery, and Dorothee Zilliken of the 300 years old Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken VDP-Estate winery.

Ferdinand’s is craft distilled from locally grown rye, wheat and spelt in 30+ pot and column stills. Then infused with Riesling wine and over 30 Local botanicals, including lemon and Riesling , both estate-grown and Botanicals hand-picked.

The master distiller uses Juniper berries from 5 different Terroirs and adapts each batch’s recipe to keep consistency over years. His special and unique way to distillate and incorporate Riesling makes Riesling Ferdinand’s a reference in the category. Wine-Infused Zilliken

Expertise Master Distiller

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FERDINAND’S SAAR DRY GIN Item 880-SAAR - (6/750ml) The Riesling-Infused Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin is a tribute to the fruitful landscape of the Saar-Region. Over 30 finely balanced botanicals from our own cultivation grown in combination with the finest Riesling wine give a gin with fresh floral and citrus notes. 97 pts Chairman’s Trophy & Recommended Gin Bramble Cocktail USC 2017

FERDINAND’S SAAR DRY VERMOUTH Item 881-SAARV - (6/500ml) This dry vermouth is spelt/rye/wheat based and infused with 12 botanicals and Zilliken Spätlese. This is a perfect balance of bitter and sweet and has a nice structure. Fresh, fruity and elegant vermouth with a natural sweetness from the Riesling wine. Germany Vermouth of the Year & Berlin International Spirits Competition 2017

SOMMELIER GIN & TONIC Inspired from the classic recipe.

30 ml. Ferdinand’s Gin 30 ml. Riesling Auslese 100 ml. Tonic Water

Stir ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, strain into a wine glass and garnish with sage and a dried lemon slice.

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VODKA & LIQUEURS FAIR.

FAIR is the world's first and unique Fairtrade certified spirits brand. They make sure to pay the farmers at a fair price that enables them to cover their production costs, live from farming, educate their children and build schools. Fairtrade is a global movement to alleviate poverty in ways that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.

Taking an innovative, authentic approach with high added value in a FAIR- Trade very conservative industry, today FAIR represents ingredients selected Certified without borders. Whereas many industry players lay claim to one terroir, FAIR has a foothold in different regions.

From Uzbekistan to Belize, FAIR sources natural ingredients from local farming communities, noble raw materials that are then transformed to be enjoyed in Paris, London, New York and Tokyo and sold by the most prestigious wine merchants. QUINOA Based Every product are Fairtrade, but they are also gluten free and vegan Vodka certified. Adopting a fair approach does not mean compromising on taste, but rather enhancing it through exceptional ingredients.

WORLD- WIDE Estate Grown

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FAIR. QUINOA VODKA Item 850 - (6/750ml) Clear vodka whose aromas suggest cream, cake and minerals with a very soft, dryish light-to- medium body and exquisitely smooth custard, dried fruit, and limestone-accented finish. A superbly silky, elegant, and delicious vodka that is fantastic on its own and will be perfect in cocktails. 96 pts BTI

FAIR. KUMQUAT LIQUEUR Item 858C - (6/375ml) The essence of the kumquat fruit is extracted through a maceration process, creating surprising strong blood orange notes. Perfectly balanced and incredibly sweet with crisp mandarin, citrus and orange blossom aromas, this liqueur can be enjoyed over ice or in a cocktail, such as Margarita.

FAIR. GOJI LIQUEUR Item 855C - (6/375ml) FAIR. Goji is a new taste experience with an explosion of cranberry, cherry, pomegranate and plum aromas. The taste is sweet but dries almost instantly to reveal an herbal, slightly medicinal finish that lingers elegantly on the palate.

FAIR. CAFÉ LIQUEUR Item 854C - (6/375ml) FAIR. Café delivers a true taste of freshly roasted coffee, with full-bodied and rich flavors of almonds and hazelnuts followed by a pleasant taste of caramel. This coffee liqueur will make the best expresso martini but can also be enjoyed on its own. 92 pts & Top 50 Spirits Wine Enthusiast

Kumquat Goji Coffee South Asia Uzbekistan Mexico Citrus Berries Roasted beans Orange Blossom Plum Hazelnut

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FAIR PRESSO MARTINI Creation by Boris Ivan – Meridien Hotel, Longitude-Picadilly (London)

40 ml. FAIR. Quinoa Vodka 15 ml.FAIR. Café Liqueur A dash ofSugar syrup Shot of expresso

Add all of the ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake. Fine-strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.

ANDEAN MULE

40 ml. FAIR. Quinoa Vodka Ginger Beer 20 ml. Fresh lime juice

Squeeze the lime juice into a glass and drop in the half lime. Add 2 or 3 large cubes, then pour in the vodka and top up with cold ginger beer.

GOJI SPRITZ

45 ml. FAIR. Goji Liqueur Prosecco Soda Water

Pour the FAIR. Goji Liqueur in a coupette glass. Top up with prosecco and a dash of soda water. Garnish with a slice of orange.

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MEZCAL SAN COSME

Combining Mexican traditions and modernity, San Cosme aims to break and leave behind all Mexican clichés. The key values of the estate are founded on sustainability, trust, expertise and quality.

100% Since the PDO was created in 1994, the perception over Mezcal and Agave the quality of the product have significantly improved. San Cosme Espandin estate is run locally by a family in the heart of Oaxaca.

San Cosme embodies the true Mexican spirit, and was launched in 2011 in Berlin during Bar Convent (BCB). Thanks to a successful event, the brand was able to create its first partnerships in Germany, and then in Europe, before coming to New York late 2018.

The estate uses Espadin agave which ages minimum 10 years and Double undergoes a traditional shredding by horses and a double distillation in Pot Still pot still. Unlike Tequila, Mezcal is more artisanal and has a smoky Distillation tasting profile.

Traditional Horse Shredding

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MEZCAL SAN COSME JOVEN Item 810 - (6/750ml) Mezcal San Cosme is an artisanal young Mezcal obtained 100% from Espadin. It has a crystal clear color, with some intense reminiscence of agave, vanilla and pepper in the nose. The palate shows delicate notes of apple, smoke and caramel with a long and warm finish.

Espadin 3/4 days Horse Fermentation Double Agave Cooking Shredding Natural Yeast Distillation

GRILLED PINEAPPLE MARGARITA

1 oz Mezcal San Cosme 1 oz Fair. Kumquat Liqueur 1 oz Lime Juice 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice 3/4 oz Agave Syrup 1” Pineapple Round

Grill pineapple and cut into 4 chunks and set aside. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together lime juice, pineapple juice, agave, and 3 chunks grilled pineapple. Add Mezcal, liqueur, and ice. Strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with chunk and a lime wheel.

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