LIBATIONS MENU AUTUMN 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEER 2
COCKTAILS 3
WINES BY THE GLASS 8
SPARKLING WINE 10
ROSE 11
WHITE WINE 12
RED WINE 13
BALLER BOTTLES 16
RARE AMERICAN WHISKEY 19
AMERICAN WHISKEY 21
SCOTCH & SINGLE MALT 24
IRISH WHISKEY 28
RUM & SUGAR CANE SPIRITS 29
GIN 31
AGAVE SPIRITS 33
VODKA 35
BRANDY 36
APERITIFS, AMARO 37 & AROMATIZED WINE BEER & COCKTAILS DRAFT BEER
MILLER HIGH LIFE | 4 American Lager from Milwaukee, WI (4.6%)
HALF ACRE WAND | 7 Double IPA from Chicago, IL (7.8%)
HOPEWELL 24:37 | 7 Red IPA from Chicago, IL (6.5%)
THREE FLOYDS ALPHA KLAUS | 7 Xmas Porter from Munster, IN (6%)
REVOLUTION GAGELICIOUS) | 7 Golden Ale from Chicago, IL (5.0%)
SPITEFUL IPA | 7 IPA from Chicago, IL (7.5%)
TOPPLING GOLIATH PSEUDO SUE | 7 American Pale Ale from Decorah, IA (6.8%) PILSNER URQUELL | 7 Bohemian Pilsner from Plzen, CZ (4.4%)
REVOLUTION FISTMAS | 7 Holiday Red Ale from Chicago, IL (6.5%) MIDDLEBROW ROBYN | 7 Blonde Farmhouse Ale from Chicago, IL (6.9%)
REVOLUTION EUGENE PORTER | 7 English Porter from Chicago, IL (6.8%)
OFF COLOR SCURRY | 7 Kotbusser from Chicago, IL (5.3%)
ALLAGASH WHITE | 7 Witbier from Portland, ME (5.1%)
CRISPIN ORIGINAL | 7 Cider from Colfax, CA (5%)
THE DAWSON 2 SEASONAL COCKTAILS
13 EACH
NOT DARK YET bisongrass vodka, blackberry, falernum, lemon, cardamom, ginger, black sesame bright, refreshing, fruity, like drinking your first kiss...but hopefully better
FLYING SHOES old forester bourbon, pimm’s, yellow corn, maple, lime, mint, pinot noir when farmer john gets fancy
GREY LAGOONS gin, cilantro, blanc vermouth, lime, absinthe, sparkling rosé fresh, garden-like, yoga meets the streets
HERE COME THE WARM JETS single malt scotch, rye whiskey, amaro, grappa, black walnut, lemon verbena spirit-forward, floral, brooding fall sipper
PEORIA LUNCHBOX BLUES. rye, jamaican rum, sweet vermouth, banana, cashew, cherry rich, creamy, and boozy-
3 THE DAWSON SEASONAL COCKTAILS
13 EACH
WATCH THE SUNRISE blanco tequila, cantaloupe, lime, sage, herbsaint, black pepper herbaceous, bright, not a margarita
CHRYSANTHEMUM pisco, apple, tarragon, dry vermouth, benedictine, funky rum, champagne dry, expressive, lightly effervescent
G.T.O. prairie organic gin, bonal, thyme, lime, grapefruit, hopped-bitters a dawson classic, the favorite for five years and running
SWEATPANTS MONEY manzanilla sherry, dimmi, peach, lemon, basil, honey bright orange and stone fruit, slightly nutty- totally crushable
BIRTHDAY PONY cynar, grapefruit, orange curaçao, apple, burnt rosemary bittersweet, tart, forest-like
THE DAWSON 4 HOUSE BARREL OLD FASHIONEDS
TEAM SELECTED BARREL, DEMERARA, BITTERS, ORANGE OIL- STIRRED AND SERVED ON A BIG ROCK
OLD FORESTER ‘THE DAWSON BARREL’ | 14
OLD FORESTER ‘BEACON TAVERN BARREL | 14
GEORGE DICKEL 9yr | 15
WHISTLEPIG RYE | 17
DRAMS
COMPOSED SHOTS – LIKE MINIATURE COCKTAILS
DAILY DRIP 6 | 11 a shot of our ever-changing infusion of old forester signature bourbon
CHILE CHOKE 6 | 11 a bitter, sweet & spicy shot of chilled ancho reyes chile liqueur & cynar amaro
5 THE DAWSON GROUP DRINKS
#DRINKSWELLWITHOTHERS
NATURE HIKE | 55 hendrick’s gin, saler’s aperitif, velvet falernum,ginger, cucumber, lemongrass, lime, soda water {serves 4}
DISCO DANCE-OFF | 85 appleton estate v/x, aperol, giffard banane du bresil, orange oleo-saccharum, lemon, prosecco {serves 6-8}
OCTOPUS GARDEN | 105 praire vodka, aperol, gran classico, white peach, raspberry, lemon, prosecco {serves 10-14}
THE DAWSON 6 WINE WINE BY THE GLASS
12 EACH
BUBBLES PROSECCO Le Contesse - Veneto, Italy, NV; we sell more prosecco than water - find out why! Hand selected from Italy - dry, crisp, zippy
CHAMPAGNE ($18) Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut, NV; big, round, creamy, perfect for christening ships
BRUT ROSÉ Château Moncontour Loire Valley, France, NV; cabernet franc, dry, luscious berries - our favorite to toast with
WHITE
SAUVIGNON BLANC Riverlore, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2017; bright, tropical, grassy - all the things you love from the kiwis
GRÜNER VELTLINER Pratsch, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2017; white pepper, herbaceous, light minerality- green apple and lemon
CHARDONNAY Lucas & Lewellen, Santa Barbara, California, 2016; citrus, guava, subtle white flower, delicate oak
DRY RIESLING Max Ferdinand Richter ‘Zeppelin’, Mosel, Germany 2017; honey, blossoms, apple, big acidity
BORDEAUX BLANC BLEND Delena ‘70/30’, Šumadija, Serbia, 2017; fresh-cut grass, herbal, full and well-rounded
THE DAWSON 8 WINE BY THE GLASS
12 EACH
ROSÉ
PINOT NOIR Wairau River, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2017; crisp, zippy, raspberry pie, patio crusher!
RED
PINOT NOIR Lola, North Coast, California, 2016; black cherry, blackberry, forest aroma, soft & balanced
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Butternut, California, 2016; raspberry, red plum, chocolate, round tannins
TEMPRANILLO Azul y Garanza, Navarra, Spain, 2017; tobacco, raspberry, vanilla, baking spice, cedar, structured grip
SYRAH Kingston, Casablanca, Chile, 2015; herbs, violet, blackberry, com- plex, medium tannins
CABERNET FRANC BLEND
9 THE DAWSON SPARKLING WINE
BY THE BOTTLE | 48
PROSECCO Le Contesse - Veneto, Italy NV light, minerally, zippy bubbles – we went directly to Italy to get our favorite Prosecco!
LAMBRUSCO Ceci 'Terre Verdiane' - Emilia-Romagna IGT, Italy 2015 the classic sparkling red making a comeback, gobs of berries, dry, zingy
BY THE BOTTLE | 68
BRUT ROSÉ Pertimali Vino Spumante - Toscana, Italy NV bone dry, lush berry melange, silky bubbles – one of Brunello's top producers
BY THE BOTTLE | 88
BRUT Henriot- Champagne, France NV bosc pear, marzipan, fresh bread – delicious for a toast, for food, for christening ships
BRUT ROSÉ Charles Ellner - Champagne, France NV poached fruit, creamy bubbles, like drinking satin sheets
THE DAWSON 10 #ROSÉALLDAY
BY THE BOTTLE | 48
RHÔNE BLEND Haut de Buisson - Côtes du Rhône, France 2017 soft florals on the nose, fresh strawberry and a hint of mango- classic blend of syrah, grenache, and cinsault
XINOMAVRO Dio Fili - Siatista, Greece 2015 zee-no-mauve-row in pink form! Juicy, touch of raspberry jam, blood orange
GAMAY Maison Philippe Viallet - Savoie, France 2017 irresistable pink wine from the foothills of the french alps- raspberry pastille, a hint of bubblegum and refreshing acidity
BY THE BOTTLE | 68 GRENACHE BLEND Tranche "Pink Pape" - Yakima Valley, WA 2016 a pacific homage to pink Chateauneuf – rich, zippy, and oh so delicious
PINOT NOIR Sanford - Santa Barbara, CA 2017 blended strawberry, plum, a touch of lime zest – velvety texture
BRUT ROSÉ Pertimali Vino Spumante - Toscana, Italy NV bone dry, lush berry melange, silky bubbles – one of Brunello’s top producers
BY THE BOTTLE | 88 BRUT ROSÉ Charles Ellner - Champagne, France NV poached fruit, creamy bubbles, like drinking satin sheets
11 THE DAWSON WONDERFUL WHITES
BY THE BOTTLE | 48
PINOT GRIS Alexana - Willamette Valley, OR 2015 from a rockstar winemaker comes a bright, crispy and refreshing pinot grigio...er...gris
GRÜNER VELTLINER Schloss Gobelsburg - Österreich, Austria 2017 bone dry, minerality, white pepper – perfect for oysters
RIESLING Weingut Leitz 'Dragonstone' - Rheingau, Germany 2016 fresh pineapple, zippy acidity, a touch sweet – Khaleesi's favorite wine
VIOGNIER Château Pennautier Viognier - Languedoc-Rousillon, France 2016 melon, chopped honeysuckle, the anti-chardonnay – perfect for summer veggies
BY THE BOTTLE | 68
SANTORINI 'NYKTERI' Santo Winery 'Aspa' - Santorini, Greece 2015 sea salt, touch of honeyed pear, beeswax – one of the world's most traditional wines
SAUVIGNON BLANC Fournier ‘Les Belles Vignes’ - Sancerre, France 2016 the real deal for a steal, grassy, grapefruit, dry, minerality – screams for oysters
BY THE BOTTLE | 88
CHARDONNAY Liquid Farm 'Golden Slope' - Sta. Rita Hills, CA 2013 gingersnaps, toasted oats, sweet cream butter – where Burgundy meets California
THE DAWSON 12 PINOT IS YOUR PLEASURE?
BY THE BOTTLE | 48
PINOT MEUNIER Darting - Pfalz, Germany 2014 the other red Pinot – if you love Burgundy, find this wine!
ITALIAN RED BLEND Castello di Torre en Pietra 'ROMA' - Lazio, Italy 2015 blueberries, wine that goes with everything – Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Cesanese
BY THE BOTTLE | 68
NERELLO MASCALESE Graci Etna Rosso - Sicily, Italy 2015 dried raspberries, basil, velvety texture – see why Sicily is the next big region in wine!
PINOT NOIR Arterberry Maresh - Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, OR 2015 raspberry, rose petal and rhubarb meet incese, cinnamon and smoke
BY THE BOTTLE | 88
PINOT NOIR Trisaetum 'Coast Range' - Willamette Valley, OR 2013 dry, textured red and black fruits, touch of spice – one of Mike's favorites from his trip!
PINOT NOIR Emeritus - Russian River Valley, CA 2014 bold cherry flavor, holiday spices – if you love, collectible, crazy pinot, you’ll love this
13 THE DAWSON GOLDILOCKS REDS
BY THE BOTTLE | 48
GRENACHE BLEND Félicette ‘Space Cats’ - Languedoc, France 2016 light berry, rosemary, santa claus spice – it’s called space cats folks – you’re welcome
SANGIOVESE BLEND Ferrari-Carano ‘Siena’ - Sonoma County, CA 2015 plush plums, mocha espresso frappalatte, jammy jam
GRENACHE & CARIGNAN Grifoll Declara Predicat - Priorat, Spain 2014 macerated cherry laced with tobacco and vanilla bouyed by a strong backbone- perfect with sausage and spice
BY THE BOTTLE | 68
MONTEPULCIANO Masciarelli 'Marina Cvetic' - Abruzzo, Italy 2014 jammy purple fruits, italian herbs, elegant dry finish – our staff's new favorite wine!
ZINFANDEL Dashe Estate - Dry Creek Valley, CA 2014 black raspberry, cracked white pepper, bold but not brutal – great wine for spicy food
THE DAWSON 14 LIFE IS A CABERNET!
BY THE BOTTLE | 48
CAB BLEND Ghostrunner ‘Ungrafted Red Blend’ - Lodi, CA 2016 cabernet, petite sirah, syrah, zinfandel – black cherry, a huge wine for the price
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Iconic - California 2016 BAM! this cartoon label has some serious Cab inside – black pepper, blackberry, yum
BY THE BOTTLE | 68
BORDEAUX BLEND Chateau Saint-André Corbin - St Georges-St Emilion, Bordeaux, France 2015 classic right bank blend of Merlot – Cab Franc, dry, elegant, incredible Bordeaux value
MALBEC Corazon del Sol - Mendoza, Argentina 2013 supple and radiant – a punch of acid balanced by clove, pepper, leather and raspberry
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Hoopla ‘The Mutt’ - Napa Valley, CA 2014 one of napa’s first growers bold, plush, structured, cab at a steal of a price!
BY THE BOTTLE | 88
SYRAH Donkey & Goat 'Perli Vineyard' - Mendocino Ridge, CA 2012 in addition to the best winery name of all time, this deep, dark, rich Syrah is a stunner!
BORDEAUX BLEND Mark Ryan ‘The Dissident’ - Columbia Valley, WA 2015 classic cabernet blend with a twist – must try this wine if you love a great meritage
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Faust - Napa Valley, CA 2015 one of the best values in napa - big black fruit, leathery, smoky, whoa!
15 THE DAWSON BALLER BOTTLES
VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO | 105 Canneto ‘Riserva’ - Tuscany, Italy 2011 this sangiovese blend has it all- crushed violet, leather, tobacco, clove and an assertive structure with torrid richness a real stunner
BORDEAUX(ish) BLEND | 120 Hill Family Estate ‘Origin’ - Napa Valley, CA, 2013 bold, black currant, smokey char, vanilla – a powerful offering from a hallmark Napa family
PINOT NOIR | 150 Kistler - Sonoma Coast, CA 2014 for fans of opulent, rich, fruit-forward pinot, this is the top of the mountain
CABERNET SAUVIGNON | 150 Vineyard 29 ‘Cru’ - Napa Valley, CA 2016 a sumptuous and vital offering from a high tech winery made with the broader (and beloved) characteristics of Napa in mind
CABERNET SAUVIGNON | 195 Revana ‘Terroir Selection’ - Napa Valley, CA 2014 collectors and classics alike love this structured, blackberry, cigar box wine - a big boy!
THE DAWSON 16
SPIRITS
THE DAWSON 18 RARE AMERICAN WHISKEY
1.25 oz | 2 oz
DOUGLAS & TODD SMALL BATCH BOURBON 15 | 18 sweet, smoky, woody with a hint of fruit & vanilla at finish (93 proof)
GEORGE T. STAGG 19 | 25 dark chocolate, espresso, and tobacco (124.9 proof)
J. HENRY & SONS 5yr OLD BOURBON 15 | 23 citrus, maple, nutty, salty, tarragon, spicy, woody, oak
OLD RIP VAN WINKLE BOURBON 10yr 15 | 19 smooth, mellow flavor consisting of robust wheat, cherries and oak.
STAGG JR. BOURBON 13 | 16 warm and woody, dark fruit on the nose, with notes of cinnamon,vanilla, leather, and tobacco (132.1 proof)
VAN WINKLE BOURBON 12yr SPECIAL RESERVE 22 | 29 flavors of honey, oak and tobacco dance on the pallet
WILLETT POT STILL BOURBON 11 | 14 maple and citrus nose, vanilla and oak on the palate, with a smooth floral finish (94 proof)
WILLIAM LARUE WELLER 19 | 25 dried fruit, fig, and carmelized vanilla (125.7 proof)
W.L. WELLER SPECIAL RESERVE 10 | 12 caramel-sweet nose, with tasting notes of honey, butterscotch, and a soft woodiness (90 proof)
W.L. WELLER 12yr WHEATED BOURBON 11 | 14 aromas of lanolin, almond, and creamed corn; long, oaky, and intensely smooth finish (90 proof)
19 THE DAWSON OLD FORESTER BOURBON
HISTORY
Old Forester, our house bourbon, is the longest running bourbon on the market since 1870, including during Prohibition. This whiskey’s mash bill is a touch higher in rye than mostother bourbons, balancing out the subtle sweetness with a dry, peppery finish.
We highly recommend these bourbons on their own... especially our house barrel. But the Signature truly shines in either our house or classic cocktails.
SPIRITS 1.25 oz | 2 oz
SIGNATURE 100 proof 7 | 9
“1897” BiB 100 proof 10 | 12
“1870” ORIGINAL RECIPE 90 proof 11 | 14
“1920” PROHIBITION STYLE 115 proof 13 | 16
STATESMAN EDITION 95 proof 13 | 16
2017 BIRTHDAY BOURBON 96 proof 16 | 20
COCKTAILS | 11 GOLD RUSH old forester signature, honey, lemon
MANHATTAN old forester signature, punt e mes, angostura
OLD FASHIONED old forester signature, demerara, angostura,orange oil
PAPER PLANE old forester signature, aperol, amaro nonino, lemon
WHISKEY SOUR old forester signature, lemon, simple syrup, egg whites, bitters
THE DAWSON 20 AMERICAN WHISKEY
BOURBON 1.25 oz | 2 oz
ANGEL'S ENVY BOURBON 12 | 14 ruby port-cask finished bourbon - vanilla, cocoa, with a Madiera finish
BASIL HAYDEN'S 12 | 14 fall spices, tea, hints of peppermint and honey - dry, clean, brief
BLANTON'S SINGLE BARREL 13 | 16 aroma of dried citrus and caramel - finishes smooth, burnt sugar, clove, honey
BUFFALO TRACE 8 | 10 buttery caramel and toasted nuts- sweet toffee, vanilla, candied fruit
EAGLE RARE 10yr 10 | 12 herbal, leathery, hints of orange peel and honey - bold, dry, cocoa
E.H. TAYLOR, JR. SMALL BATCH BOURBON 11 | 14 BiB butterscotch, caramel, warm-baked bread - plump, vanilla, crisp, charred oak
E.H. TAYLOR BARREL PROOF BOURBON 8 | 10 bold flavors of spice and toasty vanilla, dried oak and pepper for a lingering fruit finish.
ELIJAH CRAIG SMALL BATCH BOURBON 10 | 12 oaky, sweet citrus nose - long, lingering palate, notes of brown sugar, baking spices
FOUR ROSES SINGLE BARREL 10 | 12 slight spice, hints of maple syrup, oak - ripe plum, cherries, robust, yet mellow
MAKER'S MARK 10 | 12 sweet, raw honey, waxy - red winter wheat grains shine through on the palate
21 THE DAWSON AMERICAN WHISKEY
BOURBON 1.25 oz | 2 oz
OLD GRAND-DAD BONDED BOURBON 5 | 7 higher-proof, heavy rye with notes of smoke and citrus - vanilla, oak, spice
OLD FITZGERALD BiB 7 | 9 an enjoyable swirl of vanilla, honey, and oak notes
RIDGEMONT RESERVE 1792 SMALL BATCH WHISKEY 8 | 10 honeyed fruit, chocolate, malty toast - ginger, walnuts, black peppercorn
ROWAN'S CREEK 10 | 12 deep, sweet maple syrup nose - lasting and rich
WILD TURKEY 101 BOURBON 10 | 12 roasted pecan and milk chocolate - delicate baking spices, deep, oaky char
WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON 11 | 14 freshly-waxed wood, suede, and tapioca - slight mint and roasted nuts
WOODFORD DOUBLE-OAKED 13 | 16 dark fruit, honey, and oak - a mix of vanilla, caramel, and candied fruit
TENNESSEE WHISKEY
GEORGE DICKEL NO.12 7 | 9 nose of peach, buttercream, and walnut - rich oak and subtle vanilla, maple finish
JACK DANIEL'S NO.7 WHISKEY 8 | 10 charred oak, burnt sugar - white pepper, caramel, lingering heat
THE DAWSON 22 AMERICAN WHISKEY
RYE WHISKEY 1.25 oz | 2 oz
ANGEL'S ENVY RYE WHISKEY 15 | 19 rum-cask finished high rye - mellow, sweet, and spicy, with hints of hazelnut
E.H. TAYLOR STRAIGHT RYE 18 | 24 sweet and savory with a terrific balance of dark spices and subtle caramel overtones
HIGH WEST DOUBLE RYE 10 | 12 blend of feisty 2yr rye with a smooth 16yr - mint, pink peppercorn, pistachio
KNOB CREEK RYE 10 | 12 raw wood, cantaloupe, hint of heat - cinnamon, toasted almond, herbal finish
LOT 40 CANADIAN RYE 8 | 10 charred oak, burnt sugar - white pepper, caramel, lingering heat
OLD OVERHOLT BONDED 5 | 7 Caramel, roasted grain, cinnamon, oak, pepper and light notes of vanilla taffy and polenta
RITTENHOUSE BOTTLED-IN-BOND RYE 7 | 9 pennsylvania-style rye - intense woody aroma, brown sugar, honey, fresh bread
THOMAS HANDY SAZERAC RYE 19 | 25 dark flavors of rye spice take over with some cigar smoke and rope (128.8 proof)
WHISTLEPIG 10yr RYE 13 | 16 oak, citrus, sweet vanilla, caramel - heavy dose of rye malt, warm vanilla spice
WILD TURKEY 101 RYE 10 | 12 tropical fruit nose, floral yet raw - warm and smoky, hints of rye spice
WOODFORD RESERVE RYE 13 | 16 rye bread, crisp apple, new wood - pepper and leather,honey-dipped pear
23 THE DAWSON SCOTCH & SINGLE MALT
THE BLENDS 2 oz
GRANT’S FAMILY RESERVE BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY 9 notes of malted barley and toasted cereal, finishes with vanilla fudge and a touch of oak
COMPASS BOX GREAT KING STREET: ARTIST’S BLEND 12 light straw-colored, citrusy apricot and dry moss creamy finish with waves of vanilla and green apple
COMPASS BOX GREAT KING STREET: GLASGOW BLEND 12 slightly smoky and herbaceous on the nose, with dark fruits to follow, tobacco leads into slightly oaky tannins
COMPASS BOX OAK CROSS 14 sweet and spicy off the bat. ground black pepper honey, and then a full load of ginger spice
COMPASS BOX PEAT MONSTER 14 big, rich, peaty, and smoky - a staff favorite; blend of malts from islay and the isle of mull, with peated speyside whisky
DEWAR’S WHITE LABEL 10 balanced blend of scottish heather and honey, with notes of unripened pear and slight oak
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL 10 rich, dried fruit nose, smooth and creamy toffee lingers, finishes slightly smoky
THE DAWSON 24 SCOTCH & SINGLE MALT
SPEYSIDE 2 oz
BALVENIE 12yr ‘DOUBLEWOOD’ 18 sherry cask finished, chocolate and raspberry nose, spicy, red fruit finish
BALVENIE 14yr ‘CARIBBEAN CASK’ 20 rum cask finished, brown sugar and nutmeg aroma, toast, molasses, spiced apples
BALVENIE 30yr ‘THIRTY’ 225 big and bold, hints of smoke are hidden behind candied apples, nutmeg, and buttery pastry
GLENFIDDICH 12yr 12 fresh pear nose, butterscotch and subtle oak finishes smooth and mellow
GLENFIDDICH 14yr ‘BOURBON BARREL’ RESERVE 14 aged for a full 14 years in typical ex-bourbon casks, then cask-finished in new heavily-charred American oak barrels
GLENFIDDICH 15yr 14 solera-style cask blends of bourbon, sherry and virgin oak, full bodied, with hints of honey, vanilla, and rich dark fruit
GLENLIVET 12yr 14 vanilla, toffee, and caramel nose with a dry, oaky finish
MACALLAN 12yr 16 dried fruits and sherry notes, balanced with woodsmoke and spice
MACALLAN 15yr 26 rich oak flavor, bouquet of dried fruits, sweet honey palate finish
MACALLAN RARE CASK WHISKY 55 notes of sherry, plum, and chocolate give way to winter spices, gingerbread, and faint raspberry
25 THE DAWSON SCOTCH & SINGLE MALT
ISLAY & THE ISLANDS 2 oz
ARDBEG 10yr 14 sweet peat, coal, spicy pepper; soft and mellow leads to a long, warm finish
ARDBEG CORRYVRECKAN 24 big, bold, and heady nose ripe with plum and pine needles, nutty dark fruits, with a spicy, smoky finish
ARDBEG UIGEADAIL 22 bottled at cask strength, aromas of leather and caramel,finishes long and dry, with notes of honey and barbeque smoke
BRUICHLADDICH PORT CHARLOTTE HEAVY PEAT ISLAY BARLEY 16 heavily peated, nose of crushed sea shells, charred oak, vanilla, and figs, dry palate full of smoky-sweetness
HIGHLAND PARK MAGNUS 12 sugary sweetness, as well as fudge and caramel. fairly dry finish with a spicy touch.
ISLE OF JURA: SUPERSTITION 16 bourbon cask finished, honey and spice nose, pine and slight peat finish
LAPHROAIG 10yr 14 full-bodied and smoky, stone fruits and seaweed, residual sweetness with a hint of sea salt amid the peaty finish
LAPHROAIG SELECT 14 sweet up front then classic dry, peaty, ashy flavours followed by a rich finish.
THE DAWSON 26 SCOTCH & SINGLE MALT
HIGHLANDS & LOWLANDS 2 oz
ABERFEDLY 12yr 14 lovely smooth texture, with rich honeyed fruit freshened up with crisp apple notes. gentle, sweet spice adds to the complexity.
AUCHENTOSHAN AMERICAN OAK 12 first-fill ex-bourbon barrel aged, creamy note of coconut, cinnamon, grass, and grapefruit peel
GLENMORANGIE 10yr 12 lemon, apricots, and honey, with a touch of vanilla -- subtle-sweet spices
GLENMORGANIE LASANTA SHERRY CASK 16 ‘warmth and passion’ - finished in oloroso and px sherry casks; rich and nutty, ends with spiced orange, chocolate,and hazelnut
GLENMORANGIE NECTAR D'OR SAUTERNES CASK 20 aged in wine casks for 12 years, sweet and spicy with notes of ginger, nutmeg, meringue, and honeycomb
TOMATIN 12yr BOURBON & SHERRY CASKS 26 oak-y vanilla and fresh mint, dotted with stem ginger and dried orange peel
27 THE DAWSON IRISH WHISKEY
1.25 oz | 2 oz
EGAN’S 10yr 13 | 15 malty & creamy, with complex hints of cereal & smooth silkiness.
GLENDALOUGH 7yr SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY 10 | 12 meadow flowers on the nose, orange zest and dark chocolate lead to a spicy, sweet finish
JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY 7 | 9 mellow pot still whiskey with toasted wood and sherry undertones
JAMESON BLACK BARREL 8 | 10 loads of first-fill bourbon and sherry casks in the blend, giving it a much richer flavor than the standard iconic Irish offering
JAMESON CASKMATES 8 | 10 Irish whiskey conditioned in barrels onced used to age stout from Cork's Franciscan Well Brewery
REDBREAST 12yr 13 | 16 balanced, with a warm, generous texture, rich, sweet flavors and a spicy kick to finish
TEELING SINGLE GRAIN IRISH WHISKEY 13 | 16 corn whiskey, while layering wholly unique flavor through maturation in ex-Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from the Napa Valley in California.
TEELING SMALL BATCH IRISH WHISKEY 10 | 12 finished in rum casks, the bend contains a good deal of first-fill bourbon cask whiskey, and a higher ratio of malt to grain
TULLAMORE DEW 9 | 11 sweet citrus, green apple, toasted oak, vanilla
THE DAWSON 28 RUM & SUGAR CANE SPIRITS
1.25 oz | 2 oz
APPLETON ESTATES VX RUM 8 | 10 distilled in: Nassau Valley, Jamaica
BACARDI SUPERIOR 8 | 9 distilled in: Hamilton, Bermuda
BACARDI 8 8 | 10 distilled in: Hamilton, Bermuda
CRUZAN BLACK STRAP RUM 8 | 10 distilled in: St. Croix , U.S. Virgin Islands
EL DORADO 5yr 10 | 12 distilled in: Demerara, Guyana
EL DORADO 12yr 7 | 9 distilled in: Demerara, Guyana
FAR NORTH SPIRITS ÅLANDER SPICED RUM 8 | 10 distilled in: Åland Islands, Finland/Hallock, MN, USA
GOSLING’S BLACK SEAL 7 | 9 distilled in: Hamilton, Bermuda
HAVANA CLUB AÑEJO BLANCO 8 | 10 distilled in: Hamilton, Bermuda
LA HECHICERA RUM BLEND 15 | 18 distilled in: Barranquilla, Columbia
LEBLON CACHAÇA 7 | 9 distilled in: Patos de Minas, Brazil
MOUNT GAY BLACK BARREL 8 | 10 distilled in: St. Michael, Barbados
PLANTATION O.F.T.D. 8 | 10 distilled in: Barbados/Cognac, France
PLANTATION PINEAPPLE RUM 8 | 10 distilled in: Barbados/Cognac, France
29 THE DAWSON RUM & SUGAR CANE SPIRITS
1.25 oz | 2 oz
RHUM CLÉMENT PREMIÈRE CANNE RHUM AGRICOLE 8 | 10 distilled in: Le Francois, Martinique
RON ZACAPA 23yr 10 | 12 distilled in: Guatemala
SAILOR JERRY 8 | 10 distilled in: United States Virgin Islands
SANTA TERESA 1796 SOLERA RUM 11 | 14 distilled in: Caracas, Venezuela
SMITH & CROSS 10 | 12 distilled in: Hampden Estate, Jamaica
VAN OOSTEN BATAVIA-ARRACK 8 | 10 distilled in: Island of Java, Indonesia/Netherlands
WRAY & NEPHEW OVERPROOF RUM 8 | 10 distilled in: New Yarmouth, Jamaica
THE DAWSON 30 GIN
2 oz | 3 oz martini
BEEFEATER 9 | 11 dry palate with an herbal bouquet, finishes with a citrus back, classic London Dry style
BOL'S GENEVER 10 | 12 aromas of malt and spice, hints of berry fruits, hops, and a little citrus and pepper
BOMBAY DRY 9 | 11 earthy, spicy, and rich, with a bitter-citrus backbone, robust and versatile
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE 12 | 14 opens with a touch of juniper, exceptionally smooth, allowing the botanicals to open up one by one
CUTWATER SPIRITS OLD GROVE BARREL-RESTED GIN 10 | 12 woody aromas and mild spicenotes with a touch of honey, mild botanical and sweet tea finish
THE BOTANIST ISLAY GIN 12 | 14 big floral and citrus notes, finishes long, with a good spice
DEATH'S DOOR GIN 9 | 11 loaded juniper berries up front, citrus notes from coriander seeds, and a soft, cool fennel finish
GLENDALOUGH WILD BOTANICAL IRISH GIN 10 | 12 crafted using botanicals which as sustainably foraged from wild mountain growth around the distillery
HENDRICK'S GIN 11 | 13 distilled with a unique infusion of rose petals and cucumber alongside traditional botanical ingredients
LETHERBEE VERNAL GIN 2016 RELEASE 10 | 12 chamomile and honey, tempered by lemon and mandarin orange peel with an echinacea root backbone
MONKEY 47 13 | 16 an unusual gin from the Black Forest in Germany, distilled with 47 botanicals and bottled at 47% abv
31 THE DAWSON GIN
2 oz | 3 oz martini
OPIHR ORIENTAL SPICED LONDON DRY GIN 10 | 12 a rich and robust London Dry Gin made with botanicals sourced from along the old Spice Trail
PLYMOUTH GIN 10 | 12 an earthy melange of angelica, citrus, and mild juniper, with subtle hints of cardamom and coriander
PLYMOUTH SLOE GIN 10 | 12 made by steeping sloe berries in Plymouth Gin and then blending it with Dartmouth water
PORTOBELLO ROAD GIN NO. 171 17 | 19 lemon, bitter orange and coriander, which then develops into a sweet peppery finish, achieved by the use of liquorice and nutmeg
PRAIRIE ORGANIC GIN 9 | 11 certified organic, the base spirit is made with corn from organic family farms on the Minnesota prairie
RUTTE CELERY GIN 10 | 12 softly spicy, keeping the savoury umami of celery at its core without overshadowing the other botanicals
ST. GEORGE BOTANIVORE 10 | 12 botanical-forward “new western-style” offering, floral, citrus, and anise notes shine through
ST. GEORGE TERROIR 10 | 12 notes of douglas fir, bay laurel, and sage lead, while subtle botanicals lend to an aromatic bouquet
TANQUERAY 10 | 12 fresh and smooth on the nose with slight hints of juniper, liquorice, and citrus coming through to finish
TANQUERAY TEN 12 | 14 citrus-forward expression named after the small copper pot-still ‘Tiny Ten’ used to produce the spirit
TANQUERAY OLD TOM 10 | 12 lightly sweet with a soft mouth feel, juniper with eucalyptus and pine lead, subtle white pepper and clove
THE DAWSON 32 TEQUILA, MEZCAL & AGAVE
1.25 oz | 2 oz
EL JIMADOR BLANCO TEQUILA 7 | 9 classically styled lowlands tequila, with aromas of grapefruit, white pepper, and roasted agave
EL JIMADOR REPOSADO TEQUILA 9 | 11 rich combination of spice, fruit, wood, and vanilla finished with subled toasted hazelnut
FORTALEZA AÑEJO TEQUILA 16 | 20 butterscotch, caramel, toffee, citrus, and hazelnuts
FORTALEZA BLANCO TEQUILA 11 | 14 citrus, cooked agave, vanilla, basil, olive, and lime, the finish is long, deep, and wonderfully-complex
FORTALEZA REPOSADO TEQUILA 13 | 17 vanilla, apple, earth, and cinnamon, with a long and rich, delicately-spicy finish
FORTALEZA STILL STRENGTH TEQUILA 14 | 18 fruit, baked fully-ripened agave, green olive, and earth are invitingly present
MILAGRO REPOSADO TEQUILA 10 | 12 dried herbs and woody spice on the nose and citrus and mineral notes on the palate
OLMECA ALTOS AÑEJO TEQUILA 9 | 11 sugared almond and dark chocolate, with hints of peppery oak alongside earthy roasted agave
OLMECA ALTOS PLATA BLANCO TEQUILA 8 | 10 roasted agave on the nose, along with citrus, pepper and brine, finishes with lime and grassy notes
OLMECA ALTOS REPOSADO TEQUILA 8 | 10 highland tequila aged for 8-10 months in former whiskey barrels; sweet and citric with notes of vanilla
TEQUILA OCHO SINGLE ESTATE “LA LATILLA 2015” AÑEJO TEQUILA 17 | 21 bright and fruity, with sweet vanilla developing underneath. a hint of oak-y spice gives it some warmth.
TEQUILA OCHO SINGLE ESTATE “PUERTA DEL AIRE 2016” PLATA TEQUILA 11 | 14 mineral and mildly vegetal, hints of cinnamon, rose water, pink peppercorn, and basil
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1.25 oz | 2 oz
TEQUILA OCHO SINGLE ESTATE “PUERTA DEL AIRE 2016” REPOSADO TEQUILA 13 | 16 caramel, fresh coffee, pineapple, and orange peel on the nose, followed by a creamy, bitter cacao finish
TROMBA BLANCO TEQUILA 9 | 11 refreshing and smooth, with fresh botanical aromas and notes of mint, pineapple and caramel
TROMBA REPOSADO TEQUILA 9 | 11 Creamy nougat and white toffee with a soft body, mocha, cinnamon, sassafras, and pepper to finish
TROMBA AÑEJO TEQUILA 11 | 13 mildly spicy and woody, palate hits notes of caramel taffy, vanilla frosting, and cherrybark
SPICE NOTE CUMIN TEQUILA 10 | 12 infused with cumin which adds a nutty warmth, slight bitterness, integrates gorgeously with the blanco tequila
DEL MAGUEY VIDA MEZCAL 9 | 11 nose of fruit aromatics with a hints of honey, ginger, cinnamon, burnt sandalwood, and banana
DEL MAGUEY IBERICO MEZCAL 33 | 42 a unique spirit made with Ibérico ham, the legendary meat made of acorn-fed pigs from Spain
MEZCAL UNION UNO 9 | 11 tropical fruit flavors like lychee and banana, and a mild note of jalapeño on the finish.
PELOTÓN DE LA MUERTE MEZCAL 8 | 10 light smoke on the nose, with some melon and black walnut; cledan, with a mild-smoke finish
XICARU MEZCAL 9 | 11 earthiness on the front gives way to citrus and rich vegetal notes that finish distinctively clean
THE DAWSON 34 VODKA
2 oz | 3 oz martini
BELVEDERE 12 | 14 distillate: rye -- country of origin: Poland
GREY GOOSE 12 | 14 distillate: wheat -- country of origin: France
KETEL ONE 12 | 14 distillate: wheat -- country of origin: Netherlands
REYKA VODKA 9 | 11 distillate: grain -- country of origin: Iceland
PRAIRIE ORGANIC VODKA 9 | 11 distillate: wheat -- country of origin: MN, U.S.A.
STOLICHNAYA 10 | 12 distillate: wheat/rye -- country of origin: Russia/Latvia
ST. GEORGE CITRUS VODKA 10 | 12 distillate: wheat -- country of origin: CA, U.S.A.
TITO’S 10 | 12 distillate: corn -- country of origin: TX, U.S.A.
ZUBROWKA BISON GRASS VODKA 10 | 12 distillate: rye/bison grass -- country of origin: Poland
35 THE DAWSON COGNAC, BRANDY, & PISCO
2 oz
A. HARDY VS COGNAC 10 this harmonious blend reveals floral notes & offers a fine, balanced smoothness
HENNESSY VS 13 quintessential Cognac, woody and nutty, with a little sweetness
HENNESSY ‘PRIVILÈGE’ VSOP 16 a blend of up to 60 eaux de vies, aged up to 15 years
PIERRE FERRAND 1840 COGNAC 13 dried citrus peels and allspice, with notes of acacia honey and dried apricot and a spiced finish
PIERRE FERRAND AMBRE COGNAC 16 subtle nose of vanilla and violettes, fruity plum move towards notes of sweet apple and pear pastries
PIERRE FERRAND DRY CURAÇAO 12 three separate distillations combining 14 botanicals, dried bitter Seville oranges, and immature Cognac
PISCO CONTROL 10 unaged Chilean pisco using Moscatel grapes, distilled over three runs in copper pot stills
REMY MARTIN 1738 15 excellent medium to heavy bodied, fruity, aromatic, and slightly spicy cognac
REMY MARTIN VSOP 12 berries and cereal on the nose, with a touch of black olive and custard, finishes with dried fig and bananas
THE DAWSON 36 APERITIFS
2oz
APEROL | 10 LUXARDO APERITIVO | 10
CAMPARI | 10 SUZE | 12
GRAN CLASSICO BITTER | 10 HERBSAINT | 8
AMARI
AVERNA | 9 LUXARDO AMARO ABANO | 9 BIGALLET CHINA AMARO MONTENEGRO | 8 CHINA AMER | 9 AMARO NONINO | 8 CYNAR | 8 RAMAZZOTTI | 9 CARDAMARO | 10
AROMATIZED WINE
BONAL | 6 COCCHI DI TORINO | 8
CHÂTEAU D'ORIGNAC COCCHI ROSA | 6 PINEAU DES CHARENTES | 9 GANCIA AMERICANO | 10 COCCHI AMERICANO | 6 CARPANO ANTICA | 6 COCCHI BAROLO CHINATO | 6 CARPANO BIANCO | 6
37 THE DAWSON GRUPPO CAMPARI
history
Founded in 1860 by Italian barman Gaspare Campari, the flagship eponymous brand was made famous in the cafés of Milano. Since then, this bitter orange liqueur has made its way into 80 countries and become one of the well-known spirits of Italy and the base ingredient for one of the world’s most iconic cocktail: The Negroni.
spirits CAMPARI (1860-Milano) | 10
APEROL (1919-Padua) | 10
GRAND MARNIER (1880-Cognac) | 12
CYNAR (1860-Milano) | 9
cocktails | 11 NEGRONI campari, bombay dry gin, punt e mes (1919-Florence)
AMERICANO campari, pent e mes, soda (1860-Milano)
BOULEVARDIER camari, wild turkey 101 rye, earpano antica (1927-Paris)
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