Libations Winter 2020 TABLE of CONTENTS

libations Winter 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cocktails and beer

Seasonal Cocktails...... page 2 Draft Beer...... page 2 Gage Classic Cocktails...... page 2 Bottled or Canned...... page 3

wine by the glass

White...... page 5 Red...... page 5 Rosé...... page 5 Sparkling...... page 6

wine by the bottle

Sparkling...... page 6 Red...... pages 9-12 White...... pages 7-8 Sweet & Fortified...... page 13 Rosé...... page 8

spirits

Featured Whiskey Flights...... page 15 Rum & Agave...... page 22 Scotch Whisky...... page 16-17 Cognac & Brandies...... page 23 Irish Whiskey...... page 18 Gin...... page 24 Rye and World Whiskey...... page 19 Vodka...... page 25 American Bourbon...... pages 20-21 Liqueurs...... pages 26-27

curated by Torrence O'Haire Beverage Director & Sommelier 1 Cocktails fall spirits The Long Goodbye...... 14 Cure Light Wounds...... 14 høvding aquavit, heirloom spiced rose alchermes, lejay cassis, hine cognac, rutte old simon genever, beet shrub, raspberry cordial, lime, honey earl grey, gomme, champagne. BY ALEX BERNS BY GREG SHEER Burns, After Reading...... 15 The Renegade...... 14 aberfeldy 12-year scotch, drambuie, marsala superiore, knob creek rye, el dorado 12 year, blandy’s verdelho madeira, spiced honey bitters, lemon twist cynar 70 bitter, siset vermouth BY TORRENCE O'HAIRE BY TORRENCE O'HAIRE I Love Your Kiss Forever...... 15 Madeira Cobbler...... 13 tromba tequila, ilegal mezcal, honey-nut-cheerios-infused blandy's 10-year malmsey madeira, gravenstein apple, oloroso sherry, briottet creme de banane, orgeat, pineapple cordial, thyme, nutmeg. fresh egg yolk, allspice BY TORRENCE O'HAIRE IN HONOR OF THE ANDY WARHOL — FROM A TO B AND BACK AGAIN EXHIBITION AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. Golden Hours...... 14 beefeater gin, benedictine, pear, rosemary, peppercorn, smoked ginger, lemon. BY JACK GALOBICH served warm Hot Buttered Calvados...... 15 Hot Swedish Rum Punch...... 14 claque-pepin fne apple brandy, quatre-épices, brown butter, house-made swedish punsch, lingonberry wine cordial, cardamom, honey, vanilla, sea salt, whipped cream. cinnamon, juniper, orange. The Gage Hot Toddy...... 14 jameson irish whiskey, demerara sugar, lemon, clove. gage classics Habanero Margarita...... 14 The Gage Old-Fashioned...... 15 casa noble reposado tequila, luxardo triplum, lime, chile. old forester bourbon, oloroso sherry-demerara, bitters, orange. The Gage G&T...... 14 Bramble...... 13 seasonal spanish-style gin-and-tonic with unique rotating spirit and garnish prairie organic vodka, blackberry-rose cordial, lime, mint. ki no bi green tea gin, Q spectacular tonic, cranberry, bay, lemon

bottle or canned beer Two Brothers ‘Prairie Path’ gluten free aMERICAN BLONDE | ILLINOIS | 5.1%...... 6 Complex malt with a mild bitter and refreshing ﬁnish. 100% gluten-free! Dogfish Head ‘60-minute IPA’ AMERICAN IPA | MILTON, DE | 6.0% ...... 9 Full bodied and malty with strong pine and citrus hop aromas. A defner of the style. Chimay Red DUBBEL | BIERES DE CHIMAY | 7% ...... 12 Fruity apricot, rich belgian malt, silky body, light bitter touch. Incredible food-pairing beer. Krombacher NON-ALCOHOLIC WEIZEN | GERMANY...... 6 Sweet malt, crisp citrus zest Crispin Browns Lane CIDER | England | 5.8% ...... 9 Earthy, ripened apple with a farmhouse ale aroma, lingering dryness and a woody fnish Lefebvre Blanche de Bruxelles WHEAT | Belgium | 4.5% ...... 9 Light, crisp, floral witbier with a nose of orangeblossom and coriander, and a dry, spicy fnish

2 DRAFT BEER

Right Bee Cider SEMI-DRY CIDER | Chicago, IL | 6% | PILSNER ...... 8 Crisp, fresh, and light, with just a touch of sweetness. From the only cidery in Chicago! Pilsner Urquell pilsner | czech republic | 4.4% | mug...... 9 Easy drinking, crisp and some say the world’s original golden lager. Deschutes ‘Tangelo-Cardamom Sour’ SOUR ALE | OREGON | 5.9% | pilsner ...... 8 Tart, dry, and aromatic, with perfumy citrus and exotic spice notes, and a crisp fnish. Weihenstephaner ‘Hefeweissbier’ Bavarian Wheat | Germany | 5.4% | pilsner...... 8 A light, refreshing german weissbier with a touch of clove on the nose; fltered crystal-clear for extra crispness. Lake Brothers Lager VIENNA LAGER | MICHIGAN | 5.0% | nonic...... 8 4 American ingredients; hops, barley, yeast, great lakes water. Brouwerij Bockor ‘Kriek des Jacobins’ cherry flanders sour ale | belgium | 4.5% | chalice...... 9 Huge sweet cherry notes fll this belgian sour to the brim. juicy and fruity, with a balanced dry fnish. Moody Tongue ‘Sliced Nectarine IPA’ INDIA PALE ALE | CHICAGO, IL | 5.9% | TULIP ...... 9 A crisp, juicy session IPA with citrusy hops, mild bitterness, and a touch of fresh stone-fruit flavor. Spiteful Brewing Czech Dark Lager DARK LAGER | chicago, IL | 4.9% | pilsner...... 9 Roasty and earthy flavors combine perfectly with a crisp light body and dry fnish for an excellent chilly-season refresher. Revolution ‘Gagelicious’ GOLDEN ALE | CHICAGO | 4.7% | NONIC...... 9 A fresh, sessionable ale that is clean, crisp ready for the season New Holland ‘Dragon's Milk White’ BOURBON BARREL-AGED WHITE ALE | MICHIGAN | 6% | chalice ...... 8 Creamy and smooth golden ale with notes of milk chocolate, vanilla, and honey Allagash 'Tripel' Belgian-style tripel | portland, me | 9.0% | chalice...... 8 A strong golden ale with lingering notes of honey and passion fruit. Alesmith 'Nut Brown’ english brown ale | san diego, CA | 5% | nonic...... 9 Roasty notes of caramel, hazelnut, and espresso, with a smooth, dry fnish. Thoroughly British in style Revolution ‘Hazy Hero IPA’ india pale ale | CHICAGO | 6% | tulip...... 8 A smooth and balanced Northwest-style IPA with loads of tropical-scented hops. Balanced bitterness and medium body. 3 Floyd’s ‘Alpha King’ IPA | hammond, in | 6.6% | nonic...... 9 Earthy and intense. citrusy hops and lots of caramel malt. Lagunitas ‘Super Cluster’ Imperial Pale Ale | petaluma , ca | 8% | tulip...... 8 Rich malt, balanced and full-bodied with big peachy hop-notes. Short's ‘Huma-Lupa-Liscious DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE | MICHIGAN | 7.7% | tulip ...... 9 Huge, dense, and rich; candied citrus, intense earthy bitterness, and a piney hop fnish. Guinness DRY STOUT | IRELAND | 4.1% | PINT...... 9 The original creamy ale. Stone "Xocovesa" mexican hot chocolate stout | california | 8.1% | tulip...... 9 Deep and roasty; espresso and vanilla on the nose, with chile-spiced chocolate and cinnamon.

gage boilermaker | 12

Gagelicous Golden Ale & a sidecar of Jameson "Fist City" Irish Whiskey

3 WINE

4 wines by the glass whites

Riesling j. baumer | rheingau, GE | 2018...... 13 Vibrant aromatics, purity and freshness. Balance of fruit, sweetness and refreshing acidity together with mineral notes. Pinot Gris Shady Lane Cellars | Leelanau, mi | 2018...... 14 Elegant and precise; green pear, lemon zest, white flowers. Sauvignon Blanc Wairau River | Marlborough, NZ | 2019...... 13 Tropical fruit mambo-party. Dry and balanced, loaded with passionfruit, guava, and lime with fresh acidity and a clean fnish. Chardonnay b side | north coast, CA | 2016...... 14 balanced, creamy, and smooth. fresh pineapple, lemon curd, and french toast. Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc Chateau Loudenne | Bordeaux, FR | 2015...... 16 Rich and opulent; ripe peach, candied lemon, fve-spice and creme fraiche.

rosé

Rosé of Gamay CHATEAU THIVIN | BEAUJOLAIS, FR | 2017...... 13 Juicy aromatics of strawberry jam and watermelon lead to a crisp, dry palate with a silken body and flinty fnish.

Reds

Pinot Noir Golden | monterey, ca | 2017...... 13 Bright boysenberries, vanilla, creme de cassis. Nebbiolo reversanti barbaresco| Piedmonte, IT | 2014...... 16 An elegant, fruit-driven Italian classic, with tart cherry, black tea, orange spice, and lingering tannic grip. Excellent food-wine. Syrah-Cinsault Storm Point| Cape Town, SA | 2018...... 13 Juicy middle-weight bistro-red; blueberries and roses with bright, summery acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon Hayes Valley | Central Coast, CA| 2017...... 14 Bright, smooth cabernet with loads of blackcurrant, cocoa powder, and a touch of fresh mint. Does the job, and does it well. Malbec Casa De Uco "Salvaje" | Mendoza, AG | 2014...... 15 Bright red plum, violet and black pepper. A wonderful fnd, with balance and elegance in a very modern style. Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Chateau Roque-le-Mayne | cotes-de-Bordeaux, FR | 2015...... 16 Ripe, smoky, structured Bordeaux.; bold blackberry and generous oak flavors at an exceptional value.

5 sparkling Bubbles all day. Whether fresh, fruity, rich, savory, sweet or dry, we've got sparkling for every reason and every food-pairing. Cheers!

by the glass Crémant d'Alsace LUCIEN ALBRECHT "CUVEE 1608" | ALSACE, FR | 2017 ...... 16 A particularly special 100% Chardonnay methode-champenoise sparkler made from rich, well-aged reserve wines. Apple tart, mineral, and lemon marmalade. Prosecco Le Contesse | NV...... 12 Fresh, fragrant, and fzzy, with loads of citrus and green apple. Perfect aperitif. Sparkling Rosé of Grenache Royal Marine | Provence, FR | NV...... 14 Mouthwatering tropical fruit flavors, and aromas of guava, watermelon, and passionfruit. Dry and clean, but so aromatic and flavorful you'll wish you'd brought your swimsuit Moscato marchesi di Gresy "La Serra" | Asti, IT | NV...... 14 Surprisingly balanced and bright moscato from a regional hero. An elegant nose of orange blossom and lime zest, lightly sweet and fzzy with a clean fnish. Champagne Henriot "Brut Souverain" | champagne, FR | nv...... 25 Crisp, pure, focused bubbles from a classic house. Lemon curd on brioche toast. The real stuff.

by the bottle Lambrusco Cleto Chiarli "Pruno Nero" Extra-dry | emilia-romagna, IT | 2017...... 49 Yes, Lambrusco is cool again. Dry, but intensely juicy, with bright acid and fzz. Iris and boysenberry, begging for burgers. Brut Sekt dreissigacker | rheinhessen, GE | 2017...... 59 A staff favorite - Champagne-method, 9 months on lees and 1 in a barrel for richness, and the clean, electric profle of cool-climate dry Riesling. Stunning. Brut Zero Gruet Sauvage | Santa fe, nm | NV...... 69 Bone-dry and citrusy, with clean apple and grapefruit notes and a rich, lingering fnish—perfect with oysters Demi-sec Champagne Laurent-Perrier | Champagne, FR | NV...... (375ml) 39 A sweeter dosage resulting in a rich, ripe style. Creamy apple and cherry blossom with a lingering fnish. Perfect for cheese or dessert. Brut Champagne Henriot "Brut Souverain" | Champagne, FR | NV...... 120 Focused, elegant champagne with pure notes of tart cherry, golden apple, and brioche. A perfect aperitif. Brut Champagne Thienot | Champagne, FR | NV...... 110 A richer style with round notes of ripe pear and pound cake. Delicious for toasting, but prime for excellent food-pairing with buttery, savory flavors. Blanc des Noirs Brut Champagne Sabine Godme | Champagne, FR | NV...... 99 Lively, aromatic grower champagne with a gorgeous nose of apricot, rosewater, and almond paste. The staff go-to. Brut Rosé Champagne Canard-Duchene "Cuvee Leonie" | Champagne, FR | NV...... 120 Dry, taut, and racy rosé, with a heady nose of creme de cassis and croissant, and a bright, citrusy, redcurrant-laced palate. Blanc des Blancs Brut Champagne Dom Ruinart | Champagne, FR | NV...... 195 Pure, precise, practically-perfect fzz from one of the most prestigious houses in Champagne. Citrus blossom, ginger, crisp apple; truly our favorite. Vintage Brut Champagne Henriot Millesime | 2008...... 200 Brut Rosé Champagne stepháne coquillette "marie aimer" | nv...... 220

6 whites by the bottle fresh - bright - focused crisp, light whites. grace, clarity, subtlety Riesling hofgut falkenstein "krettnacher-euchariusberg" Kabinett | mosel, GE | 2018...... 65 If all riesling were this good, people would drink nothing else. Dry-ish and crisp with the prettiest notes of wildflower and peach. Chardonnay Bernard Defaix "Les Hauts de Milly" | Chablis, FR | 2017...... 75 Clean, bright, fresh Chablis - racy lemon, tart apple, oyster shell, and a whiff of appleblossom. Verdejo José Pariente | Rueda, SP | 2018...... 59 Elegant, balanced Spanish white, made by one of the last family-farms in the area. Floral nose of lilies, grass, and peaches. Pecorino Tenuta Grifone "Tará" | Le Marche, IT | 2018...... 55 A female-run winery in the heart of Italian machismo, credited for saving this indigenous grape from extinction. Delicious fresh pear and peach, lemon peel, crisp, savory minerality. Chardonnay Jean Touzot Macon-Villages | Burgundy, FR | 2018...... 49 Unoaked French Chardonnay with a floral nose and polished gala apple palate. Balanced and delicious. Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Dominique Crochet | Sancerre, FR | 2018...... 75 Pure, focused Sancerre. Armfuls of lemon verbena and peach, touches of chamomile and hay, and a slick, slate-driven fnish. Chardonnay Albert Bichot "Les Vaucopins" Premier Cru | Chablis, FR | 2015...... 110 Chablis with pedigree and intensity. Bright green-apple acid, with cream, candied ginger, honey, and yellow flowers.

expressive - sophisticated - interesting something out of the ordinary. engaging, aromatic, exciting Chenin Blanc pascal janviers jasnieres | Loire, FR | 2016...... 55 Light and fresh, with the barest touch of lingering sweetness. Green melon, irises, beeswax. Exceptionally food-friendly. Garganega pra "monte grande" | soave, IT | 2017...... 89 Startlingly delicious - think Grand Cru Chablis from northern Italy. Chamommile, wild apple, new-mown hay and crisp, chalky mineralty; so autumnal it practically comes with its own sweater. Grüner Veltliner Domaine Ott "Am Berg" | Wachau, AS | 2018...... 59 Composed, savory Grüner. Peach pie, lime zest, spicy arugula, and fresh ginger, with clean minerality and a long fnish. Pinot Gris Alexana | Willamette, OR | 2016...... 65 Ripe and round, full of spiced apples and pear, with a clean, dry, mineral fnish. Albariño Eladio Piniero "Envidiacochina" | Galicia, SP | 2017...... 65 Biodynamic. One of the most impressive Albariño available; extended skin contact and lees aging produce a wine fresh with juicy lime and ocean, perfumed with honeysuckle, and rich with candied lemon and beeswax. Gewurztraminer teutonic | willamette, OR | 2016...... 69 Elegant and graceful, this beautifully balanced wine shows off lovely rose and nutmeg aromas with freshness and purity. Orange Wine shady lane "Pomeranz" | leelanau, MI | 2017...... 59 Orange wine. A sulfte-free, biodynamic stunner with glowing amber color and a rich bouquet of savory nuts, lilies, and dried apricot. Explosively complex, with bright acidity, lingering tannin, and a mouthflling mix of earl grey and preserved lemon. Dry Riesling Mure "Cote de Ruffauch" | Alsace, FR | 2013...... 69 Wonderfully attention-demanding; bone-dry with baudy apricot and dried herb aromas and a lithe wet-stone fnish. Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon Marland | Lake Michigan Shore, MI | 2017...... 79 A delightful surprise - lilacs and passionfruit on the nose, with a rich, creamy palate of melon and citrus curd. Elegant and aromatic.

7 whites by the bottle structured - rich - bold ripe, curvy whites with big flavors and big personalities Chardonnay regis bouvier "Les Longeroies" Marsannay | Burgundy, FR | 2015...... 79 Structured white burgundy with magnolia, anise, and citron on the nose, vibrant acidity, and a rich palate of stuone fruit and savory herbs. Chenin Blanc Chateau de l'Eperonniere "Croix Picot" | Savennieres, FR | 2016...... 75 An intense balance between creamy fruit and turned earth, with complex notes of French melon, autumn leaves, and creamsicle. Really cool. Chardonnay Brewer-Clifton | Santa Rita Hills, CA | 2016...... 79 Lovely, elegant Chardonnay from high-elevation vineyards in one of California's most darling regions. Meyer lemon, jasmine, crushed pineapple, and whipped cream make this a fabulous crowd-pleaser. Viognier stag's leap | Napa, CA | 2018...... 95 Vibrant, luxurious white from one of Napa's premier mountain estates. Pineapple, tart apricot, banana cream pie, a touch of bitter herbs for complexity, and a fresh jolt of lemon to balance. Delicious. Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon Respide-Medeville Graves | Bordeaux, FR | 2015...... 75 Rich white Bordeaux, with a developed palate of lemon marmalade, bruised peach and canteloupe, a touch of vanilla spice and savory coriander. Viognier dona Maria "Amantis" | Alentejo, PT | 2016...... 69 Lithe, ripe, and sultry, with exceptional balance.. White violet, canteloupe, and a touch of fresh bay. Chardonnay Treana Chardonnay | Central Coast, CA | 2015...... 69 Apple blossoms make way for flavors of baked apple, custard, vanilla bean, and marzipan. Friulano-Viognier Blanchard y Lurton "Grand Vin"| Valle de Uco, AG | 2016...... 55 Simultaneously rich and powerful, yet bright and fresh. Big green melon and vanilla oak notes, with juicy citrus, blowsy white flowers, and a warm stone fnish that lasts for days. Chardonnay Maldonado "Los Olivos" | Napa, CA | 2016...... 110 The big guy. Ripe pineapple, candied citrus, loads of buttery pear and melon, wrapped in layers of vanilla buttercream and smoky oak spice, from a tiny independent producer in Calistoga. Sauvignon Blanc Didier Dagueneau 'Blanc Fume de pouilly' | Sancerre, FR | 2012...... 195

dry RosÉ by the bottle explore some of the best food pairings in the world with the gage’s palette of pink Sangiovese Domaine Santa Giulietta | Corsica, FR | 2018...... 49 Deliciously fresh and aromatic Mediterranean rosé from the sun-baked island's coast. A juicy tropical nose, with crisp red berries and saline freshness. Syrah Blend chateau la genestriéres | tavel, FR | 2018...... 69 Savory and intense - "rose for red wine drinkers", from the most famous rosé region in history. Raspberry, dried herbs, sun-baked stones, and black pepper. Cabernet Franc Marland | Lake Michigan Shore, MI | 2018...... 55 Exclusive. Our fullest-bodied rose; intense nose of cranberry sauce and mint, and a rich, juicy body full of morello cherry and violet.

8 reds by the bottle elegant - polished - balanced classic, composed, harmonious reds, plays well with others Pinot Noir quentin jeannot maranges | Burgundy, FR | 2017...... 65 Gorgeous red Bourgogne at a bargain price. Lightweight, but meaty, smoky, and savory, with intense, juicy redcurrant and raspberry notes. Pinot Noir Foxen | Santa Maria Valley, CA | 2016...... 99 Ripe central California pinot from the same region the boys drive through in "Sideways" - strawberries, cranberries, and a touch of smoke. Cinsault Pedro Parra y Familia "Imaginador" | Itata Valley, Chile | 2016...... 55 Aromatic, spicy red from the southern end of Chile - electric raspberry, violet, smoke, and wet slate. Delicious, easygoing table red. Cabernet Franc Domaine Grosbois "La Cuisine de ma Mere" | Chinon, FR | 2018...... 65 Bright, lifted, and beautifully perfumed with violets and candied plum; a lithe and stylish Cali red in a light and restrained style. Shiraz Inara | Yarra Valley, AU | 2017...... 69 Elegant, juicy, balanced Shiraz made in a pleasingly pretty style. Black raspberries, herbs, a touch of cinnamon basil. Smooth and delicious. Grenache-Syrah domaine Palon Vacqueyras | Rhone, FR | 2017...... 49 Fragrant and ripe Rhône red, with a heady nose of lavender and violet, and a juicy black raspberry and spice core. Merlot hickinbotham "The Revivalist" | McLaren Vale, AU | 2015...... 120 Exceptional Merlot from an exceptional Aussie producer. Blue plums, blackcurrant, and dark chocolate, with whiffs of mint tea and peppercorn. Intensely flavored, but elegantly balanced. The full-length velvet glove hides the fst. Cabernet "Supertuscan" elspetta foradori "Ampeleia" | Tuscany, IT | 2015...... 99 Tuscan-style old-vine Cabernet Franc with a splash of Sangiovese; juicy and aromatic, with blackberries, cassis, mint, and tobacco. Mouthwatering. Zinfandel Tres Sabores "Rutherford" | napa, ca | 2016...... 85 Zinfandel at its most elegant and aromatic. Ripe raspberries, black pepper, and bay, with armfuls of peonies on the nose. Mencia bodegas godelia "Selección" | bierzo, SP | 2012...... 75 An absolute steal of a Spanish red; strawberry jam and dusty leather, dried roses and wild blackberry vines, with a smoky, beautifully-aged fnish. Cabernet Sauvignon Gibbs Estate "Three Clones" | St. Helena, CA | 2016...... 90 Cabernet at its most elegant and pretty, from an outstanding vintage. Bright and juicy, full of black cherries, redcurrants, and a touch of peppercorn. Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Arnauld Haut-Medoc | Bordeaux, FR | 2012...... 79 Rich, ripe, and earthy - a "Bordeaux-drinker's Bordeaux." Blackberry, sage, saddle leather, dusty cedar, anise, and frm tannin. Excep- tional. Pinot Noir Lioco "Saveria Vineyard" | Santa Cruz Mts, CA | 2015...... 145 Pinot Noir Ken Wright "canary hill Vineyard" | Willamette, OR | 2016...... 175 Pinot Noir Meo Camuzet Morey St.Denis | Burgundy, FR | 2013...... 160 Pinot Noir Emmanuel Rouget Vosne Romanee | Burgundy, FR | 2015...... 350 Pinot Noir domaine dujac vosne romanée "Aux malconsorts" | Burgundy, FR | 2013...... 475 Pinot Noir domaine dujac vosne romanée "Aux malconsorts" | Burgundy, FR | 2011...... 500

9 reds by the bottle lush - aromatic - ripe smooth, fruit-forward reds. pleasure over fuss Valpolicella pra "Morandina" | veneto, IT | 2018...... 55 Corvina and Corvinone grapes in bright, elegant harmony; floral and juicy with notes of violet, sour cherry, and red plum Pinot Noir Square, Plumb, and Level | yamhill-Carlton, OR | 2016...... 99 Cherries, cranberries, and crushed fresh raspberries wrapped in dried herbs and smoky leather notes. Elegant, bright, and classically Oregonian. Grenache Dashe Cellars "Les enfants Terribles" | dry creek valley, CA | 2016...... 75 Bright, lifted, and beautifully perfumed with violets and candied plum; a lithe and stylish Cali red in a light and restrained style.. Barbera Cantina Liuzzi "Sil" | Asti, IT | 2013...... 59 Barbera in its classic style, with smooth-as-silk tannins, bright, fresh acid, raspberry-jam flavors, and a lovely dried-rose scent. Gamay Albert Bichot "Rochegres" Moulin-au-Vent | Beaujolais, FR | 2015...... 69 A staff favorite - morello cherry and fresh black pepper with rich berries, graceful grip and a gravelly savoriness. Cru at its best. Grenache Blend dominique frederic brouca "champs pentus" faugeres | languedoc, FR | 2017...... 69 Smashed black raspberries and lavender perfume this ripe, spicy, juicy red from the sunny south of France. Cabernet Blend andrew will "Involuntary committment" | columbia valley, WA | 2017...... 75 Sustainable. Gutsy Cabernet from WA that will throw its Napa competitors to the hounds. Ripe blackberries, black cherries, and fne cigars, with a smooth palate and plenty of body. Cabernet Franc owen roe "rosa Mystica" | Yakima, WA | 2017...... 99 Stunning, velvety Cab Franc, with elegant blackberry and cranberry fruit, a resinous nose of sandalwood, vanilla, and mint, and a balanced, graceful tannic structure. Tempranillo finca allende | rioja, SP | 2011...... 79 A delicious balance between Tempranillo's strawberry jam and dried flowers, and Rioja's savory earth and spicy clove-scented oak. Malbec Matias Riccitelli "Republica del Malbec" | Mendoza, AG | 2012...... 110 Power-packed malbec from a legendary Argentine wine-family; crushed blackberries, hot fudge, smoked bacon, black pepper, and gravel. Cabernet Sauvignon Sinegal | Napa, CA | 2017...... 120 Opulent and lush Napa Valley Cab; violet, plum jam, dried mint, chocolate, and mountains of ripe forest berries Cabernet Sauvignon Faust | Napa Valley, CA | 2016...... 140 Cabernet Sauvignon Von Strasser "DMD" | Diamond Mountain, CA | 2015...... 165 Cabernet Sauvignon Jordan "Library Series" | Alexander Valley, CA | 2009...... 250 Cabernet Sauvignon Larkmead | napa Valley, CA | 2016...... 265 Cabernet Sauvignon skipstone "oliver's blend" | Alexander Valley, CA | 2015...... 295

10 reds by the bottle rustic - spicy - complex adventurous, character-driven reds. brains over brawn Frappato valle dell'acate "Il Frappato Vittoria" | Sicily, IT | 2018...... 59 An indigenous Sicilian grape famed for its intense floral aromatics. Absolutely delicious as a lightweight red, this charmer explodes with violet and iris on the nose, and a juicy body of cranberry and raspberry. Imagine a Pinot that smells like Gewurz. Must try. Pinot Noir Peay | Sonoma Coast, CA | 2017...... 110 Lifted, beautifully structured cool-climate Pinot from one of the coast's best producers. Crispy notes of cranberry, amarena, and bay leaves. Pinot Noir Kumeu River "Hunting Hill" | auckland, nz | 2015...... 79 Light, lithe, and savory, brightly strewn with redcurrants, rose tea, smokehouse, and dried leaves, with a stony fnish. Pinot Noir bouchard pere et fils Santenay | Burgundy, FR | 2016...... 99 Ripe, elegant, black-fruited burgundy with a showy fragrance of roses and spice, and a concentrated, fruit-driven fnish. Syrah Kingston Family Vineyards | Casablanca, CH | 2017...... 55 Lively, juicy, spicy red from central Chile, made by expatriates from the American midwest. Bright black raspberries, savory herbs, and cracked peppercorns, with clove and a touch of vanilla oak. Sangiovese Rocca di Castagnole Chianti Classico | Chianti, IT | 2016...... 75 Spicy, structured, and youthful, with leather, clove, and red plums. Beautifully balanced for fans of Tuscan classics. Nebbiolo trediberri | barolo, IT | 2015...... 120 Perfectly poised between juicy, rich cherry liqueur and rosebuds, and crushed terracotta and smoky stewed tomatoes with rosemary. Wonderful. Grenache-Syrah Les Hauts du Barville "Brotte" | Chateauneuf-du-Pape, FR | 2016...... 95 Lovely, fruit-driven Rhône, with herbs de Provence and smoked bacon notes backing up stewed berries and juicy plums, with spicy tannin in the background. Sangiovese Don Tommasso "Le Corti" Chianti Classico | Chianti, IT | 2009...... 110 A fabulous expression of aged Chianti; tannins smoothed into mocha luxury, with savory herbs, terracotta, and deep, smoky black cherry. Carignan-Grenache Ritme Cellers 'ritme' | Priorat, SP | 2016...... 75 60-year-old vines give this muscled Spanish red powerful black plum, smoke, and earth. The full-length velvet glove hides the fst. Sangiovese fattoria selvapiana Rúfina | chianti, IT | 1980...... 175 Sangiovese fattoria selvapiana Rúfina | chianti, IT | 1969...... 185 Cabernet Blend Chateau Giscours Margeaux Troiséme Cru Classé | Bordeaux, FR | 2014...... 190 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Chateau Belgrave Haut-Medoc Cinquéme Cru | Bordeaux, FR | 2010...... 200 Merlot Chateau Clinet Pomerol | Bordeaux, FR | 2014...... 250 Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau pontet-canet pauillac | Bordeaux, FR | 2008...... 350

11 reds by the bottle powerful - ripe - muscled brawny, burly, attention-demanding reds. bold and beautiful Pinot Noir Lynmar Estate "RRV" | Russian River Valley, CA | 2015...... 110 A ripe, velvety California valley Pinot, dripping with black cherry syrup, smoky vanilla oak, fresh acids, and high-end leather gloves. Textbook and delicious. Carmenere arboleda | aconcagua, CH | 2015...... 65 Spicy and smooth with notes of bramble, black olive, and smoky plum jam. Great balance and approachability. Touriga Nacional Herdade do Rocim | Alentejo, PT | 2016...... 59 Portugal is the hot new wine region now, and this is no exception. Smooth and lush, full of blackberry jam, fg, and scents of violet and fresh soil. Cabernet Blend Hill Family "Like a Hawk" | Napa, CA | 2016...... 90 Dense, rich, and smooth; blackcurrant jam, wild mountain sage, vanilla spice, and bright tart cherry for perfect balance. Tempranillo perez pascua "viña pedrosa" crianza | ribera del duero, SP | 2009...... 95 Rich, satiny, sinewy Ribera, draped in smoky plum and candied strawberry, with brightly balanced acid and an oaken backbone. Awesome. Sangiovese renieri brunello di montalcino riserva | tuscany, IT | 2011...... 120 Deeply aromatic and intensely flavorful. Tuscan herbs, violet, roasted meat, baked strawberries, clove, and tobacco, framed by frm, well-aged structure. Cabernet Blend Betz "Possibility" | Colombia Valley, WA | 2016...... 89 Washington-does-Bordeaux in this structured, fleshy red blend. Loads of blackberry and black cherry, jack pine and a touch of toasted walnut. Cabernet Sauvignon cornerstone cellars "benchland" | napa, CA | 2016...... 99 A cabernet to keep you warm at night. Satiny black fruits, mixed spice, violet, vanilla bean, and mocha. Petite Sirah Matchbook | Dunnigan Hills, CA | 2016...... 65 For lovers of oak and jam; big and brawny with buckets of blueberry compote, toasty vanilla cream, and a long, brambly fnish. Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Robert Sinksey "POV" | Napa, CA | 2014...... 99 Fruit-driven Bordeaux blend from Sinksey's Stag's Leap-adjacent winery. Blackberries and sagebrush. Malbec Blend Cuvelier Los Andes "Grand Vin" | Mendoza, AG | 2014...... 89 A monster of an Argentine, loaded with chocolate ganache, blueberry pie, black pepper, cedar, and vanilla. Don't challenge it to arm-wrestle. You'll lose. Aglianico Quintodecimo | Campagnia, IT | 2015...... 150 Merlot Blend livio felluga "Sosso" | friuli, IT | 2000...... 175 Merlot Blend livio felluga "Sosso" | friuli, IT | 1997...... 175 Merlot Blend livio felluga "Sosso" | friuli, IT | 1994...... 175 Shiraz Ben Glaetzer "Amon Ra" | Barossa Valley, AU | 2015...... 325 Cabernet Blend opus one | Oakville, CA | 2007...... 600 Cabernet Blend opus one | Oakville, CA | 2010...... 700

12 sweet and fortified from bone-dry to delicately fruity, to rich and unctuous, enjoy this wide range of sweet and fortified options as incredible pairings throughout your meal, or as delicious treats afterward. sweet Sauternes chateau roumieu | Bordeaux, FR | 2015...... 13 Deliciously balanced sweet Bordeaux. Passionfruit and toasted almond on the nose, and a honeyed fnish. Fortified MalbecLionel Osmin et Cie "Estrela" | Cahors, FR | 2016...... 12 An indulgent Port-style wine made from Malbec and Tannat. Smoky and spicy on the nose, it's like a glass of liquid blackberry jam, with a grippy, warm fnish. Brachetto Bera | Asti, IT | NV...... 12 A favorite treat from Northern Italy — lightly sweet sparkling red, with a showy nose of raspberries and roses. Amazing with chocolate. Moscato marchesi de Gresy "La Serra" | Asti, IT | NV...... 14 Surprisingly balanced and bright moscato from a skilled small producer. An elegant nose of orange blossom and lime zest, lightly sweet and fzzy with a clean fnish. Pineau de Charentes chateau boulon 5-year | bordeaux, FR | NV...... 12 A must-try mistelle of lightly aged Bordeaux grapes and cognac. Gently sweet, with notes of black cherry, golden raisin, purple fg, and spice. Lovely on its own, and delicious on ice with a traditionally Bordelaise splash of soda, tonic water, or sparkling wine. fortified

Dry Fino Sherry Lustau Manzanilla...... 12 Bright, clean, mineral-driven. This is the "driest wine in the world," with notes of cashew and green apple. Perfect with salty appetizers. Dry Oloroso Sherry lustau "Don Nuño"...... 11 Complex and earthy; toasted hazelnuts and milk chocolate balanced by truffle and sea salt, with vibrant acids. Sweet Oloroso Sherry Valdespino "Isabela"...... 12 Rich and gently sweet. Fruitcake, walnuts, marmalade, and a lasting fnish. Ruby Port Quinta do Infantado...... 12 Fresh, fruity, and spicy, with mouth-flling black plum and blackberry, clove, black pepper, and a fairly dry fnish.

The Gage's Madeira collection. Perfect with dessert and even better with cheese, let us help you discover your new favorite finale.

Dry Madeira...... 12 Sweet Madeira...... 14 Blandy's 5 Year Sercial blandy's 10-year Malmsey Off-Dry Madeira...... 12 Vintage Madeira...... 18 Blandy's 5 Year Verdelho Blandy's Colheita 1999 Semi-Sweet Madeira...... 12 Vintage Madeira...... 45 Blandy's 5 Year Bual Blandy's Verdelho 1979

From one of the most respected Port houses in the world, we offer you four levels of age-stated wine, all delicious in their own right. Tawny Port Dows 10 yr...... 13 Tawny Port Dows 30 yr...... 25 Tawny Port Dows 20 yr...... 18 Tawny Port Dows 40 yr...... 35

13 spirits

14 The gage featured flights Discover new favorites, explore exciting flavors, and learn about a wide world of fine spirits with our seasonally curated flights of top-shelf tipples from around the globe. All flights consist of three 1oz. pours with tasting notes provided by our Sommelier

Finest French Brandies

Artez "Folle Blanche" Bas-Armagnac VSOP A.E. D’Or Napoleon 18yr Cognac Christian Drouhin Calvados Pays d’Auge 1975 $65

The Best of the Emerald Isle

Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey Tullamore D.E.W. 12-Year Special Reserve Knappogue Castle 16-Year Sherry Cask $22

Featuring: The Balvenie Speyside Single Malt

The Balvenie 14-year “Caribbean Cask” The Balvenie 17-year “Doublewood” The Balvenie 21-year "Port wood" $60

The Gage’s Whiskey World Tour

Bastille "1789" Wheat Whiskey, Angoulême, France Amrut Single Malt Whiskey, Bangalore, India Rossville Union "Barrel-Proof Rye", Lawrenceburg, IN $35

15 Whiskey speyside oz | 2oz Aberlour 12yr | Fruity and Spicy with some strength and lift from the higher alcohol content...... 9 | 18 18yr | Grippy on the tongue with deep stone fruit flavors...... 13 | 25 a'bunadh | vinifed entirely in sherry cask. Gingerbread and toasted grain...... 14 | 28 a'bunadh alba | vinifed entirely in new American white oak. Vanilla-perfumed, soft, and elegant...... 14 | 28 Balvenie 12yr | Aged in American oak and European sherry butts, sweet & lightly spiced...... 9 | 18 14yr Caribbean Cask | Rich and mouth coating full of vanilla and tropical fruit...... 11 | 22 17yr "Double Wood" | Spice heavy notes give way to cacao richness and a fner texture...... 23 | 45 21yr "Port Wood" | Coating mouthfeel reveals concentrated stone fruits and raisins...... 28 | 55 30 yr single malt | Using only American Oak barrels, heavily spiced & honeyed...... 88 | 175 Craigllachie 13yr | Fruit driven with notes of banana, quince jelly, and honey...... 8 | 15 Glenlivet 12yr | Delicate chocolate, apples and honey. A fragrant and floral sipper...... 8 | 16 25yr | Heavy, chewy toffee and cooked fruits with a long, satisfying fnish...... 55 | 110 Glenfiddich 12yr | Sweet vanilla with a buttery fnish...... 8 | 15 21yr | Rich rum like notes of caramel and toffee come through with sweet mocha and bitter chocolate...... 33 | 65 30yr | Very smooth and silky with a rich chocolate and coffee forward profle...... 88 | 175 "Project XX" | Robust nose with heavy baking spice and vanilla. One of the most unique pours behind the bar...... 13 | 25 Macallan 12yr double cask | Expressive and heavy fruit palate with minimal smoke...... 10 | 20 15yr "Fine Oak" | Mouth-flling caramel, toffee and dark chocolate coupled with richer stone fruits...... 18 | 35 rare cask | Full, warming and extremely polished...... 45 | 90 Chivas 12yr | Exceedingly smooth, very American in style. Light, spicy, and easy-drinking...... 9 | 18 18yr | Oak-focused; loads of caramel, vanilla, and cinnamon-spice...... 15 | 30 25yr | Silky, juicy, and intense; caramelized fgs and roasted pears - the jewel of the set...... 45 | 90 Islay Ardbeg 10yr | Sweet up front with notes of menthal, cinnamon and big smoke...... 7 | 14 Bowmore 12yr | Flavors of toffee, chocolate and salt make this an immensely satisfying sip...... 9 | 17 Bruichladdich Black art 1992 | A spectrum of flavors ranging from pineapple to honey and tobacco...... 50 | 99 Lagavulin 16yr | Big, robust and complex with pipe tobacco and bonfre on the nose...... 14 | 28 Laphroaig 10yr | Heavy peat and lighter, peppery smoke...... 9 | 18 "Select" Quarter Cask | Vanilla and smoke are more present here from a shorter maturation process...... 10 | 20 16 Whiskey highlands oz | 2oz Aberfeldy 12yr | One of the best single malt entry points. Sweet, malty and lightly peated...... 7 | 13 Ardmore 10yr | Orchard fruits at the fore with bonfre on the nose...... 7 | 13 Dalmore 12yr | Spicy and sweet, like chocolate-covered christmas cake...... 8 | 16 15yr | The extra aging polishes and adds complexity; a long fnish full of hazelnuts...... 14 | 28 Glenmorangie 10yr...... 7 | 14 12yr "LaSanta" Sherry Cask | Spicy with buttery raisin notes from the use of PX Sherry barrels for aging...... 9 | 18 12yr "Quinta Ruban" Port Cask | Flavors of mint chocolate and toasted walnut, with a silky, rosy fnish...... 9 | 18 12yr "Nectar d'Or" Sauternes Cask Out of this world elegance; honey, ginger, coconut, and sweet citrus.....11 | 22 "Túsail | Showing off historical floor-malted Maris Otterbarley in a biscuity, beautiful sip...... 16 | 32 "Signet" | Made in a unique style from heavily roasted malts; soft, full of rich cocoa, marmalade, and espresso...... 28 | 55 Oban 14yr | A highland classic; heather honey, full-bodied fgs, and a touch of smoke...... 12 | 24 ENvirons Highland Park orkney 12yr | Highly balanced dram with ripe fruit and focused smoke...... 9 | 18 25yr | Rich and round with huge sweet dried fruit possessing a palate of Molasses and baking spice...... 83 | 165 Springbank Campbelltown 15yr | Rich, charred nose with fg, dark chocolate, and briny smoke on the palate...... 14 | 28 2007 Sauternes Cask | rich and fragrant with raspberries, anise, and winey honeyed notes. very special...... 16 | 32 Isle of Jura Jura 10yr | Perfect introduction to the style; medium-bodied with honeyed sweetness and a touch of brine...... 8 | 16 Auchentoshan three wood | Bourbon, Oloroso, and PX Sherry casks in turn create a rich, sweet, fruity profle...... 9 | 18 12yr | Elegant and balanced; vanilla, toasted almond, and autumn leaves...... 8 | 16 american oak | Matured exclusively in Bourbon-casks; round and smooth, with vanilla and coconut...... 7 | 14 Blended Dewar's signature | Produced to rival Blue Label - blended from 30-year scotches, full of rich honey and vanilla cream...... 30 | 60 Johnnie Walker black label | Silky smooth and toffee-flavored...... 7 | 14 Platinum label | Dark and chocolatey, with cherry pie and a touch of smoke, with an 18-year age statement...... 15 | 30 Richer, complex, and super-premium. Tobacco, rose, chocolate, and waffles with syrup. Delicious blue label | ...... 33 | 65

17 Whiskey Ireland oz | 2oz Bushmills original | Grain whiskey and single-malt blend, matured in American oak for 5 years...... 6 | 12 red bush | Buttery and creamy, matured in ex-Bourbon casks...... 7 | 13 black bush | A higher proportion of single-malt, matured in Oloroso sherry casks for 10 years...... 7 | 14 Glendalough 2813-year mizunara oak | A stunning fnd: the only Irish whiskey fnished in Japanese oak. Toasted pecan and rose..... 14 | Jameson classic | ...... 6 | 11 "black barrel" | A pot-still heavy blend, matured in ex-Bourbon casks; much richer than the classic...... 6 | 12 "caskmates Stout" | Aged in barrels formerly used to age Irish Stout. Cocoa, mocha, and butterscotch...... 7 | 13 Knappogue Castle 12yr | Textbook classic Irish whiskey; grainy and grassy with notes of marzipan and vanilla...... 6 | 12 16yr | Triple-distilled barley matured in Oloroso sherry casks; fruity, chocolatey, and full of brown sugar...... 11 | 22 Mad March Hare Poitín | unaged Irish white whiskey; earthy and malty with a grassy fnish and smooth burn...... 6 | 12 Midleton | very rare | Bourbony vanilla caramel and dried flowers perfume this rare, ultra-smooth sip...... 20 | 40 Powers gold label | a smooth and honeyed blend of pot-still and grain whiskies; lemon peel and sponge cake...... 5 | 10 signature release | fnished in sherry casks for a richer profle full of oatmeal cookies and new mown hay...... 6 | 12 Redbreast 12yr | Creamy and rich, with notes of almonds, raisin scones, and anise...... 10 | 20 "lustau finish" | Richer, earthier, and sherried. hazelnut, caramel, and mango chutney...... 11 | 21 11 15yr| 21 | Luxuriously silky; the melted ice-cream of irish whiskey. Butterscotch, bananas foster, and nutmeg, with a touch of citrus.... Slane | Oak-driven, spicy, and elegant; dried apricots, butterscotch, and vanilla...... 7 | 13 Spot Whiskey Green spot | Single pot-still whiskey from an historic producer. Malty and toffee-rich...... 10 | 20 yellow spot | Aged for 12 years, matured in Malaga sherry casks. Lemon cheesecake and apple candy. Delicious.... 13 | 25 Teeling single grain | Malt-heavy and sweet. Finished in old rum casks, without fltration. Spiced pears and caramel sauce... 7 | 13 Tulamore D.E.W. original | An Irish standard, made with traditional green barley. Crisp and honeyed, with grassy lemonpeel...... 5 | 10 12yr | Deep and spicy with a robust creamy body and a defnite chocolaty note...... 7 | 14 Tyrconnell | Creamy and light; lemon shortbread with vanilla icing...... 6 | 12 West Cork "peat charred" | Aged entirely in bourbon casks; big and fruity with nutty vanilla notes. American-Irish hybrid...... 6 | 11 Writers' Tears | Highly rated pot-still and malt blend; youthful, creamy, and complex. Honey on toast...... 7 | 14

18 Whiskey American Rye oz | 2oz

George Dickel Rye | Smooth and easy; light rye and toasted marshmallow, lightened through charcoal fltration...... 6 | 11 High West double rye | Intensely rye-driven, with complex notes of minty herbs, apple-cinnamon, and orange peel...... 7 | 14

"A midwinter night's dram" | Finished in Port barrels; winey fragrance of dark berries, smooth delivery...... 14 | 28 Knob Creek Rye | Herbal, spicy, and complex; the richness of bourbon, with the aromatics of rye...... 6 | 11 Michter's | Richer, heavy barrel presence with subdued rye spice ...... 6 | 11 Rossville Union Barrel-Proof Rye | Intense and savory; one of the best ryes on the market. Cider and vanilla caramel .11. | 22 Sazerac Rye | Sweet and rich; ginger syrup, peanut brittle, and a long, rich fnish...... 7 | 14 Templeton Rye | Dry, spicy, and fragrant; notes of tea and cinnamon...... 7 | 14 Whistlepig -Year Rye | Orange, nougat, smoky fnish - a toast to its creator, the master distiller of Maker's Mark...... 7 | 14

other great Whiskies

19 WHISKEY Kentucky BOURBON oz | 2oz Angel's Envy original | Finished in Port wine barrels; Light and woody with a deep red fruity note...... 7 | 14 "CASK STRENGTH" | 7 years in barrel; intensely plummy with notes of molasses cookie and fg...... 23 | 45 Baker's | Dangerously drinkable. 7-year aged, with smooth, aromatic spices and big charred oak notes...... 8 | 16 Basil Hayden 8yr | Silky and balanced; cornmeal, plum jam, and mint on the nose, cinnamon-sweet on the palate...... 8 | 16 Blanton's classic | limited availability; high-rye, high-proof, and high-end bottling from Buffalo Trace. Clove, citrus, and caramel..9 | 18 "Gage Single Barrel" | Our house-barrel; spicier and more rounded than the classic, with all the precision. Extremely limited...... 11 | 22 Booker's 8yr | Floral rye notes give way to powerful black tea, vanilla, and cherry. Intense and rich...... 13 | 26 Buffalo Trace Sweet and smooth; a classic...... 6 | 12 Col. E.H. Taylor Small Batch Full-flavored and gorgeous; black pepper-spiced caramel sauce and expensive cigars..8 | 15 Eagle Rare 10yr | Fragrant and oak-focused, with sweet vanilla and smooth leather...... 7 | 14 Elijah Craig 12yr | Toasted walnuts and caramel candy - a benchmark in Bourbon, and a fantastic value...... 7 | 13 Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel | Long and spicy; toasted oat and apple pie with ice cream...... 8 | 16 Four Roses Single Barrel | Spicy, fruity, and smooth; cocoa, maple, clove, and an exceptionally long fnish...... 8 | 16 Knob Creek Straight | Spicy and buttery, with notes of chocolate and roasted nuts...... 8 | 15 Single Barrel Reserve | Beautifully complex aroma of vanilla bean and bitter orange; intense and rich...... 9 | 18 Small Batch #01 | Created as a "pre-prohibition" style of high-rye bourbon, sweet and oak-driven...... 20 | 40 Maker's Mark | Sweet and woody, full of caramel-apple and cream, with a medium body...... 6 | 11 Michter's Small Batch | Complex and deliciously savory; toasty notes of fennel, brown sugar, and raisin...... 8 | 16

20 Whiskey Kentucky Bourbon oz | 2oz

Noah's Mill | Small-batch blend from WIllett of up to 20-year-old barrels; high-proof and rich...... 8 | 15 Old Forester "signature" High-rye, sweet and rich...... 5 | 10 "gage edition single barrel" Our house-selected single barrel, exclusive to the Gage...... 6 | 12 "1897 Bonded Edition" A toast to the "Bottled in Bond" Act of 1897; bold and lots of barrel-flavor...... 8 | 16 "1920 Prohibition era" A "Prohibition-style" whiskey; big notes of moke, banana-bread, and creme brulée...... 8 | 16 Rowan's Creek | Elegant and soft, with smooth notes of pear, sandalwood, and toasted spices...... 8 | 16 Russell's Reserve 10yr | Big, bold, and full of personality; french toast, allspice, and almond brittle...... 8 | 16 George T. Stagg Jr. (Availability may vary) classic | Lush and spicy; a woody nose of leather and nutmeg...... 9 | 18 Barrel Proof Limited | Over-the-top stuff; Intense, with tobacco, bitter chocolate, and molasses...... 13 | 25 W.L. Weller (Availability may vary) "antique 107" | Smoky and intense, with a touch of wheat sweetness and a warm butterscotch palate...... 9 | 18 "c.y.p.b" | heavily wheated, richly caramel, powerful fnish - made in the model of Pappy-style whiskies...... 15 | 30 Willett Pot Still Reserve | Fragrant with cedar, hazelnut, and burnt sugar, with a peppery fnish...... 6| 12 Woodford Reserve | rich, with apricot jam, sweet vanilla spice, and candied orange...... 8 | 16

21 Central America agave PAIR WITH Q GRAPEFRUIT SODA FOR A GAGE PALOMA $3 oz | 2oz Casa Noble Crystal | Rustic and brightly floral with notes of vanilla and aloe...... 7 | 14 Reposado | Fruity and tropical with a buttery palate...... 8 | 16 Anejo | Richer and more savory, adding poblano pepper and herbs to the vanilla benchmark...... 9 | 18 Don Julio Blanco | Bright, citrusy, and fresh. Grapefruit and fresh grass notes with a touch of smoke...... 9 | 18 reposado | Less fruity and more peppery than the blanco; more agave-driven profle...... 10 | 19 Anejo | Richer, with a honeyed, silky palate. Vanilla and caramel with loads of agave...... 11 | 20 Fortaleza Blanco | Rich with agave and perfumy notes of lemon zest and savory herbs...... 10 | 19 Reposado | Impressively complex; roasted pears, pepper and sage with loads of agave sweetness...... 12 | 24 Patrón Blanco | Crisp and light with white pepper and honey on the nose...... 9 | 17 reposado | More earthy, with a soft caramel note adding richness...... 10 | 18 Anejo | Spicier, full, and rich; maple sugar and vanilla...... 11 | 19 Tromba blanco | Extremely smooth and citrus forward with notes of fresh pineapple and cut grass ...... 7 | 13 Ilegal Mezcal Reposado | Earthy, rustic, and smooth; grilled peaches, pipe tobacco, and black pepper...... 9 | 18 Anejo | Toasty, sweet, and intensely herbal; milk chocolate, sage, and mineral crispness...... 12 | 24

rum PAIR WITH Q NATURAL COLA FOR A GAGE CUBA LIBRE $3 Clement | martinique "cuvee homere" | Exceptionally complex; grassy sweetness, with prunes, apricots, lingering smoky tobacco...... 19 | 38 XO | Richer and more oak-driven, notes of fruitcake, toffee, and vanilla cream...... 21 | 42 Dr. Bird's | jamaica Fruity and funky; brown sugar and salted grilled mango...... 6 | 11 El Dorado | guyana 12yr | Milk chocolate-smooth and toffee-sweet, loaded with apricots and vanilla. Long, bourbony fnish...... 6 | 12 15yr WINE-CASK FINISH | Cherries, plums, and gobs of salted caramel sauce...... 8 | 15 21yr | Spice cake, roasted pineapple, smoke, and cinnamon-laced fried banana. Positively decadant...... 9 | 18 Probitas | barbados Dynamic and savory white rum; lime peel, demerara, black pepper, and a touch of funk...... 6 | 12 Smith + Cross | jamaica Complex and aromatic; roasted banana, tropical flowers, smoky tobacco, and burnt sugar...... 6 | 12 Ron Zacapa Solera 23 | guatemala butterscotch, raisin, cocoa, and rich bourbon-barrel flavors...... 7 | 14 Zaya 12-Year Reserve | trinidad Rich, sweet, and spicy, with roasted orange, mocha, and cinnamon...... 7 | 14 Rhum J.M | martinique Intensely fragrant; sandalwood, ginger, pepper, and charred oak. Elegant and lifted...... 19 | 38 22 brandy cognac, armagnac, eau-de-vie oz | 2oz A.E. D'Or Napoleon 18yr Cognac | A particularly easy-drinking house style; brown sugar, green apple, and danish pastry.. 12 | 24 Camus xo cognac | Dark and mysterious; black cherries, espresso, fresh fg, and cocoa-dusted orange peel...... 24 | 48 Hennessey vsop | Aromatic and complex, more savory and oak-driven in style...... 9 | 18 "paradis" | A blend of over 100 barrels dating back to 1880. Spicy oak, floral complexity, savory balance...... 115 | 225

Hine "H" cognac | Rich, balanced, and round. Perfect for classic cocktails...... 6 | 11 Martell vs | Richly fruity, full of raspberry, blackberry, and herbal notes...... 6 | 11 cordon bleu | Big, nutty, and chocolatey, with warm flavors of marzipan and raisin...... 23 | 45 XO | Focusing on the nutty, fggy house style, with complex and robust notes of plum, pepper, and marmalade...... 25 | 50 Pierre Ferrand "1840" cognac | An antique-style cognac, unusually aromatic and pretty. Violet, rose, caramel, and lemon zest ...... 6 | 11 "10 Generations" | Finished in Sauternes-barrels for a honeyed, glowing fruitiness. Absolutely delicious...... 10 | 20 35XO "sélection des Anges" | A 30-year old blend of Premier Cru cognac. Cocoa butter, saffron, and apricot. Epic..... 18 | Remy Martin vsop | Fruity and sweet style with subtle oak presence...... 8 | 15 "Louis XIII" | Delicate; intense florals, leather, peach, and walnut. includes 100-year barrels served to Churchill....115 | 225 Grand Mariner 22Cuvée Louis Alexandre | a massive step-up from the classic; made with VSOP cognac and the barest sweetness..... 11 | Centenaire XO Highest-quality cognac aged with spices and fruit. Exceptionally elegant...... 23 | 45 Artez "folle Blanche" bas-armagnac | Single-varietal brandy; lemon cream, bold peach, almond, and toasty oak... 6 | 12 Claque Pepin Fine calvados vs | Smooth and sweet with spicy oak and bright orchard apple and pear scents...... 6 | 12 Christian Drouhin Pays d'auge 1975 calvados | Rich and aromatic; apple, dried pear, membrillo, rancio, and a hazelnut fnish...... 50 | 99 Bottega grappa bianco | Rustic and brightly floral with notes of vanilla and aloe...... 5 | 9 Rhine Hall mango brandy | Crisp and bone-dry with boistrous mango and rose fragrance...... 8 | 15 St. George Spirits raspberry eau-de-vie | Elegant and smooth raspberry distillate; intensely fruity, and a clean, herbal fnish...... 7 | 14

23 clear spirits gin & aromatized spirits 2oz Bombay Sapphire | england earthy and clean; crisp coriander, juniper and iris...... 12 Drumshambo Gunpowder | ireland lemon cream, tea, earthy, spicy juniper notes...... 13 Flower City | new york light and pretty; violet, elderflower, subtle juniper...... 10 Hendrick's | scotland cucumber, rose, and crisp, clean, floral notes...... 14 Ki No Tea | Japan the frst gin from Kyoto, made with local juniper and estate-grown sencha for a huge, silky nose of green tea...... 16

Luxardo "Sour Cherry" | Italy crisp english-style gin fnished with loads of Italian sour cherries. Juicy, fruity, but surprisingly dry and clean...... 11 Monkey 47 | germany intense; clay-urn aged gin from the black forest, with blackberries, sage, and coriander...... 25 Nolet's | netherlands peach, rose, mint - imperceptible juniper for the "gin-hater"...... 16 Plymouth | england spicy, smooth, and sweet - classic English, perfect for a Pink Gin martini...... 14 Ransom "Old Tom" | oregon deliciously unique barrel-aged gin; citrus, flowery spices, honey, and a malty fnish...... 13 Rutte "Old Simon" Genever | netherlands rich and smooth; malty, sweet body, with pepper and hazelnut...... 11 Sipsmith "Lemon Drizzle" | england Limited release - deliciously lemony, vanilla, balanced and silky...... 12 St. George "Botanivore" | california complex and spicy, with loads of green, herbal notes, cinnamon, and wildflowers...... 12 St. George "Rye Reposado" | california structured, creamy, and rich; fruity rye malt notes, peppercorns, lemon marmalade...... 14 Tanqueray # | england bolder citrus notes, richer and more aromatic than the classic...... 16

24 clear spirits vodka 2oz Høvding Aquavit | sweden caraway, lemon, and a touch of aniseed. classic and smooth...... 10 Absolut | Sweden Classic Swedish wheat and rye; gentle and sweet...... 10 Vanilla Smooth creamy vanilla...... 11 Pear Bright, aromatic green fruit notes...... 11 Belvedere | poland Spicy rye; notes of lemon and pepper...... 14 Chopin | poland Potato spirit; full-bodied, soft-textured, and very savory...... 14 Grey Goose | france French wheat lending sweetness and citrus notes...... 13 Hangar One | california Citron | Flavored with Buddha's hand citron; rich and complex, with floral lemon notes...... 12 mandarin blossom | Elegant and perfumed; orange creamsicle and white flowers...... 12 classic | Floral, clean, and flawlessly smooth...... 12 Ketel One | netherlands Soft wheat; earthy, crisp and light...... 13 Tito's | texas Smoky, crisp, and smooth...... 12

Non-Alcoholic & Mixers Q Drinks | CALIFORNIA Tonic Crisp, fresh, and light; perfectly allows gin to shine through, with a mild bitter fnish...... 4 Grapefruit Soda Bright, tart, and only barely sweet...... 4 Cola Smooth and mild; caramel and spice notes with only a touch of agave-sweetness. Delicious...... 4

Abita Root Beer | NEW ORLEANS Rich and creamy; a Gage favorite...... 4 The Gage's House Soda made with Todd Appel's Fruit Cordials - ask about daily flavors...... 6

La Colombe "Pure Black" Cold-brew Coffee |chicago smooth and intense, with or without cream and sugar...... 6

Weingut Leitz "Eins Zwei Zero" Sparkling Wine | rheingau, GE Using a revolutionary method using vacuum distillation, this delightful bubbly has all of the crisp, fruity flavor but zero alcohol.... 8

25 liqueurs aperitif & digestif bitters 2oz Aperol | Italy Sweet and mild; rhubarb and blood orange...... 10 Campari | Italy Intense but smooth bitterness, orange peel and cinnamon...... 11 Dolin Genepy | France Grassy, herbal, tarragon and lemon balm...... 9 Gran Classico Bitter | Switzerland Grippy and spicy; bitter citrus peel, vanilla, gentian...... 13 Italicus | italy Smooth bergamot and chamomile, with notes of rose and spices...... 12 Jeppson's Malørt | chicago Wormwood schnapps. It's a Chicago thing...... 8 Pastis Prado | france Light, crisp anise and fennel...... 9 Suze Gentiane | france Wildflowers and lemony sweetness fade to intense, earthy bitterness...... 11 Amaro Abano | italy Rosemary, grapefruit, cinnamon, mild and fragrant...... 10 Amaro Averna | italy Smooth and easy-drinking; coffee bean, bitter orange peel...... 9 Amaro Lucano | italy Spicy brown sugar, cola, burnt orange, pine...... 12 Amaro Nonino | italy Bittersweet vanilla, allspice, dried citrus peel...... 14 Branca-Menta | Italy Sweet peppermint with a mild herbal bitterness...... 10 CH Amargo de Chile | Chicago Made here in Chicago; Mexican cinnamon and toasted ancho chile...... 12 Cynar | Italy Earthy and rich; toffee, quinine, caramelized roots...... 9 Fernet Angelico | California Rich and bitter; incense, cardamom, anise, mint...... 18 Fernet Branca | Italy Resinous, spicy, and complex; myrrh and eucalyptus...... 10 Townsend's Kashmiri Amaro | Oregon Intense cardamom, chai spice, and black tea notes...... 10

26 liqueurs sweet, aromatic, and after-dinner 2oz Bailey's Irish Cream | ireland The classic. Buttercream, honey, and irish whiskey...... 10 Benedictine | france Sweet spiced honey and complex monastic herbs...... 14 Chambord | France Black raspberry, rich and jammy...... 12 Chartreuse Vert | france Tastes like dragon tears; makes you immortal...... 16 Chartreuse Jaune | france Lighter, sweeter, smoother version of the Green...... 16 Cointreau | france Crisp, lightly sweet fresh orange...... 11 Drambuie | scotland Vanilla-touched scotch whiskey, with heather honey and spices...... 13 Fratello Hazelnut | italy Rich floral hazelnut with honey and rose...... 12 Grand Mariner | france classic Rich orange peel, sweet cognac...... 13 Cuvée Louis Alexandre | a massive step-up from the classic; made with VSOP cognac and the barest sweetness...... 22 Centenaire XO Highest-quality cognac aged with spices and fruit. Exceptionally elegant...... 45 Kahlua | mexico Sweet coffee, vanilla bean...... 12 LeJay Creme de Cassis | france Intense, juicy blackcurrant, exotic and fragrant...... 12 Limoncello Luxardo | Italy Balanced and bright, just like you had in Amalf...... 9 Sambuca Luxardo | Italy Generous and complex, with restrained sweetness...... 10 Mozart Dark Chocolate | austria Rich and silky, with loads of cocoa and vanilla, and just enough bitterness to balance...... 12 St. George Absinthe | california The real stuff...... 17 Tia Maria | jamaica Rich espresso, smooth rum notes...... 10