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LIBATIONS MENU AUTUMN 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEER 2

COCKTAILS 3

WINE BY THE GLASS 6

SPARKLING WINE 9

ROSÉ WINE 10

WHITE WINE 11

RED WINE 13

RARE AMERICAN WHISKY 16

AMERICAN WHISKY 17

SCOTCH & SINGLE MALT 23

IRISH WHISKY 25

RUM & SUGAR CANE SPIRITS 26

GIN 28

AGAVE SPIRITS 30

VODKA 32

BRANDY 33

APERITIFS, AMARO 34 & AROMATIZED WINE BEER & COCKTAILS DRAFT BEER

MILLER HIGH LIFE | 5 American Lager from Milwaukee, WI (4.6%) REVOLUTION FREEDOM OF SPEACH | 7 Session Sour from Chicago, IL (4.5%) ALLAGASH WHITE | 8 Belgian Witbier from Portland, ME (5.1%) SPITEFUL WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND | 8 Double IPA from Chicago, IL (7.9%) PILSNER URQUELL | 7 Bohemian Pilsner from Czech Republic (4.4%) REVOLUTION OKTOBERFEST | 8 German-Style Lager from Chicago, IL (5.7%) REVOLUTION GAGELICIOUS | 7 Golden Ale from Chicago, IL (5%) THREE FLOYDS ALPHA KING | 8 American Pale Ale from Munster, IN (6.66%) SEATTLE BASIL MINT CIDER | 8 Cider from Seattle, WA (6.9%) HOPEWELL RIDE OR DIE | 8 Pale Ale from Chicago, IL (5.5%) OFF COLOR APEX PREDATOR | 8 Belgian style Saison from Chicago, IL (6.5%) BUCKLEDOWN BELT AND SUSPENDERS | 8 IPA from Lyons, IL (7%)

CANS HOPEWELL LIL BUDDY | 3 8oz Lager from Chicago, IL (4.7%) HAMM’S | 6 American Lager from Milwaukee, WI (4.6%)

THE DAWSON 2 SEASONAL COCKTAILS

13 EACH

ISLE FULL OF NOISES meletti amaro, house made falernum, lime refreshing - crushable - dreamy FOOLISH WIT prairie gin, sherry, tea liqueur, yuzu, basil, lime, soda, mole bitters floral - lush - kinetic RUE FOR YOU reyka vodka, grappa candolini ruta, manzanilla sherry, lime, soda dry - crisp - clear DEVIL’S WILL bacardi 8yr, coffee liqueur, graham cracker, lime, ginger beer, chili bitters full-bodied - spiced - cozy BANISH ALL THE WORLD knob creek rye, averna, appleton rum, sassafras, birch bark bitters woodsy - fireside ready HOUSE-INFUSED MANHATTAN old forester bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters infused with rotating aromatics a Dawson take on a beloved classic - different every day

ON DRAFT G.T.O. gin, bonal, thyme, lime, grapefruit, hopped bitters tried - true - now on draft LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST also available as a large format cocktail tromba tequila, red wine, apricot, sage, honey, orange, lemon, bitters robust - vibrant - wicked

3 THE DAWSON HOUSE OLD FASHIONEDS

OLD FORESTER ‘THE DAWSON BARREL’ | 14 Shively, KY single barrel light vanilla and banana notes with hints of dark plum. JEFFERSON’S RESERVE | 16 Louisville, KY very small batch super smooth, notes of butterscotch and raisin WESTWARD WHISKEY | 25 Portland, or single malt american whiskey notes of toffee, baked apple and dried tobacco

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

SPIRIT FREE

6 EACH COMPLEX COKE coffee, grapefruit, lime, simple, rhubarb bitters {suggested spirit: rum + 4} WATCH THE SUNRISE AGAIN cantaloupe, lime, sage {suggested spirit: tequila + 4} HONEY NUTS chamomile, honey, lemon, pistachio {suggested spirit: amaro + 4} 5 THE DAWSON 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) Canard-Duchêne Brut.- Champagne, FR NV structured, round, perfect for christening ships

BRUT ROSÉ Royal Marine - Provence, France NV explosively tropical nose with a clean mineral ﬁnish. beach party bubbles

MOSCATO D’ASTI Marchesi de Gresy - Piedmonte, Italy 2018 gorgeous orangeblossom and peach fragrance, with exceptional balance. WHITES RIESLING Red Newt Cellars “Circle” - Finger Lakes, NY 2017 rockin’ acidity, stones, saffron, and sweet pear

VERDICCHIO Collestefano di Matelico - Italy (Marche) 2017 you’ll never drink pinot grigio again. green apple and lime zest

SAUVIGNON BLANC Wairau River - Marlborough, New Zealand 2017 bright, tropical, grassy - all the things you love from the kiwis

CHARDONNAY Lucas & Lewellen - Santa Barbara, CA 2016 citrus, guava, toasted almond, white ﬂower, delicate oak

VIOGNIER Tabalí “Pedegroso” Gran Reserva - Limarí, Chile 2016 rich and silky, big ripe melon and peach, long, savory ﬁnish

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12 EACH

ROSÉ GAMAY Chateau Thivin - Beaujolais, FR 2018 bright and crisp, full of smashed summer berries and watermelon

SYRAH BLEND Brotte “Les Eglantiers” - Tavel, FR 2018 rich, intense, earthy “rosé for red wine drinkers” - wild herbs, raspberry jam, and sun-baked stones. REDS PINOT NOIR Golden - Central Coast, CA 2016 juicy, smooth; black cherry and a soft touch of vanilla oak

SYRAH BLEND Storm Point - Cape Town, South Africa 2017 bright midweight bistro-red; spiced blueberries and fresh roses

SANGIOVESE Amos Cellars ‘A Little Chi’ - CA 2016 strawberry and dried cherry, cinnamon and black tea

CABERNET FRANC Boutinot “Cabaret Frank” - Languedoc, France 2017 tobacco, raspberry, vanilla, baking spice, cedar, structured grip

MALBEC Finca Decero “Remolinos Vineyard” - Mendoza, Argentina 2016 herbs, violet, blackberry jam, smoky oak, medium tannins

CABERNET SAUVIGNON Butternut - CA 2016 structured cali cab, big blackcurrant and plum with a touch of vanilla

THE DAWSON 8 SPARKLING BY THE BOTTLE

PROSECCO 45 Le Contesse - Veneto, Italy NV light, minerally, zippy bubbles – we went directly to italy to get our favorite prosecco!

BRUT ROSÉ 45 Royal Marine - Provence, France NV explosively tropical nose with a clean mineral ﬁnish. beach party bubbles

CRU CHAMPAGNE 75 Canard-Duchêne Brut.- Champagne, FR NV one of the last family-owned houses in champagne. Structured, round, creamy, perfect for christening ships

BLANC-DES-NOIRS CHAMPAGNE 95 Sabine Godme - NV elegant, focused, aromatic grower-champagne. roses and cassis on the nose, clean, mineral ﬁnish

CRU CHAMPAGNE 120 Henriot - NV ﬁne bosc pear, marzipan, fresh bread; complex bubbles from a premium house

TÊTE DE CUVÉE CHAMPAGNE 150 Canard-Duchêne “Cuvée Charles VII” rich, ﬂoral, and complex; produced from premier cru grapes and 30% reserve wine, in commemoration of the founding of canard-duchene in 1868

9 THE DAWSON ROSÉ BY THE BOTTLE

ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR 45 Von Winnings - Savoie, France 2017 sprightly, featherweight german rosé loaded with watermelon candy, crisp lemon, and tart strawberry

ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR 65 Sonoma Cutrer - Sonoma, CA 2018 ripe berries and bright blood orange, juicy and fresh

ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR 69 Sanford - Santa Barbara, CA 2017 strawberry, plum, almond, and a velvety texture

ROSÉ OF MOURVEDRE 49 Bunan “Moulin des Cotes”- Bandol, France 2017 structured, savory rosé from an area famous for muscly, rustic wines. grapefruit, orangeblossom, oolong, and honeydew - like provençal rosé with a law degree.

ROSÉ OF MALBEC 55 Antigal “Uno” - Mendoza, Argentina 2017 rich and fruity; ripe berries, fresh mint, and peach jam. great to pair with big, spicy ﬂavors

ROSÉ OF CABERNET FRANC 59 Marland - Buchanan, MI 2018 rosé for red wine drinkers; dense, full-bodied, and complex. raspberries, dried herbs, and a long, spicy ﬁnish. we loved it so much we bought the whole vintage

THE DAWSON 10 WHITES BY THE BOTTLE

PINOT GRIS 49 Shady Lane - Traverse City, MI 2018 a delightful surprise from a hot new wine region - dry, light, crisp, scents of spring ﬂowers and green pear

CHENIN BLANC 49 Clos des Aumones - Vouvray, France 2018 fresh and lithe; melon and lilies with the barest touch of honey; perfect for a sunny afternoon on the patio

UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 45 Jean Touzot - Burgundy, France 2018 refreshing gala apple and peach, honeysuckle, ﬂoral notes

ALBARINO 65 Pazo de San Mauro - Rias Baixas, Spain 2017 fresh and bright; sea salt and zingy lemon with a bit of leesy complexity

UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 69 Les Hauts de Milly - Chablis, France 2017 crisp and focused chablis; bone-dry with oystershell and ripe golden apple

SAUVIGNON BLANC BLEND 59 Semeli “Mountain Sun” - Peleponnese, Greece 2018 sb’s freshness with moschoﬁlero’s ﬂowers. vibrant and delicious; drink it with seafood to be transported to a greek isle

VERDEJO 59 José Pariente - Rueda, Spain 2017 spain’s answer to sauv blanc, from one of rueda’s last family-owned pro- ducers. crisp and intensely ﬂavorful, loaded with nectarines, honeydew, and hyacinth.

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SAUVIGNON BLANC 75 Domaine Crochet - Sancerre, France 2017 the real deal for a steal: herbs, grapefruit, mineral – screams for oysters

PINOT GRIS 65 Alexana - Willamette Valley, OR 2015 pg with polish and character; curvy peach and lemon with a lush softness, perfect for chicken and pasta

GEWURZTRAMINER 59 Muré “Clos st. Landelin” - Alsace, France 2016 balanced, mineral-driven and clean; with pear, wild rose, and nutmeg. try with asian ﬂavors or anything spicy

CHARDONNAY 79 Brewer-Clifton - Santa Barbara, CA 2015 lithe and elegant chard; fruit-driven with white ﬂowers and a touch of cream. even chardonnay-haters can appreciate this beauty

VERNACCIA 75 Montenidoli “Il Templare” - Tuscany, Italy 2016 the chard-drinker’s new summer fave. herbs, peach, and soft, creamy oak spice

VIOGNIER BLEND 89 Domaine Vieux-Lazaret Chateauneuf-du-Pape - Rhone, France rich, savory, and intense. apricot, sun-baked stone, and dried french thyme; great to pair with big, savory ﬂavors

CHARDONNAY 120 Maldonado “Los Olivos” - Napa, CA 2015 ripe pineapple, buttery pear, smoky oak. intense, rich, and awesome, from a tiny producer in calistoga

THE DAWSON 12 REDS BY THE BOTTLE

BLAUFRANKISH 55 Juris - Neusiedlersee, Austria 2015 austria’s answer to pinot noir - rich, fragrant, with blueberries and spice

GAMAY 55 Domaine Boulon Moulin-au-Vent - Beaujolais, Frane 2015 juicy, structured, gravelly classic french red. beaujolais with heft

NEBBIOLO 75 Aldo Rainoldi Rosso - Valtellina, Italy 2017 nebbiolo for summer: crisp and elegant, with roses, orange zest, and tannic zip

PINOT NOIR 69 Bruno Colin - Burgundy, France 2015 round and polished; sauteed mushrooms and montmorency cherry jam

PLAVAC MALI 55 Bura “Fresh” - Dalmatia, Croatia 2017 drink more eastern european wine, starting with this juicy, ﬂoral crowd-pleaser

GRENACHE BLEND 49 Cuvée Jean-Paul - Cotes du Rhone, France 2017 spicy herbs, rustic and balanced, with an earthy classically rhone ﬁnish

PINOT NOIR 89 Square, Plum, and Level - Willamette, OR 2016 textbook oregon - raspberries, cranberry, expensive leather gloves

PINOT NOIR 120 Lynmar Estate “RRV” - Russian River, CA 2015 bold and brawny; black cherry, cocoa cola, and sweet, damp earth

MALBEC 65 Casa de Uco “El Salvaje” - Mendoza, Argentina 2016 lifted, aromatic malbec; violets and black pepper, with a clean, mineral ﬁnish

MONTEPULCIANO 75 Marina Cvetic “Heritage” - Abruzzo, Italy 2015 earthy, spicy, and loaded with dark, plummy fruit. great with grilled meat

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ZINFANDEL 79 Tres Sabores - Rutherford, CA 2015 our favorite small-production zin; ripe, ﬂoral, and juicy, but not overdone

SANGIOVESE 69 Vignaioli del Morellino “Governo” - Tuscany, Italy 2015 a jammier, silkier version of chianti; savory, bright black cherry and terracotta

SYRAH BLEND 95 Jonata “TODOS” - Santa Barbara, CA 2016 a fabulous high-end collector’s wine; black tea, raspberry, rosemary, meaty and rich

CABERNET BLEND 69 Chateau Roque-le-Mayne Castillon - Bordeaux, France 2015 elegant, structured bordeaux; dried rose, plum jam, cedar, a touch of barnyard.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 120 Hill Family Estate - Napa, CA 2016 polished and balanced, with subtle spices, rich red fruits, and dried herbs

TEMPRANILLO 95 Baron de Lay Gran Reserva - Rioja, Spain 2012 austere, complex, and loaded with cigars and dried strawberries.

MERLOT 75 Bolen Estate “Clone” - Napa, CA 2015 rich and ripe, but still very balanced. dark chocolate and black cherry

CABERNET BLEND 99 Chappellet “Mountain Cuvée” - Napa, CA 2016 dense and ripe Bordeaux-blend from the benchlands

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 110 Sinegal - Napa, CA 2015 big, intense, lush napa cab; blackcurrants, mint jelly, spicy oak.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 200 Jordan “Library Collection” - Napa, CA 2005 a rare ﬁnd from deep in jordan’s cellar; complex, savory, explosively aromatic.

THE DAWSON 14 SPIRITS RARE AMERICAN WHISKY

1.25 oz | 2 oz

ELMER T. LEE SINGLE BARREL 10 | 12 the ﬂavor balances fruit, honey and vanilla with a light spiciness. a long and warm ﬁnish

OLD WELLER ANTIQUE 107 8 | 10 sweet honeyed fruit notes, a strong vanilla undertone and some sharp spicy tones; long, spicy ﬁnish (107 proof)

RUSSEL RESERVE 6 YR. RYE 13 | 20 rye, vanilla, caramel and wood ﬂavors are leading the proﬁle, letting touches of pepper and leather to appear.

STAGG JR. BOURBON 13 | 16 warm and woody, dark fruit on the nose, with notes of cinnamon, vanilla, leather, and tobacco (132.1 proof)

WESTWARD AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY 18 | 23 piney herbal, butterscotch, orchard fruit, orange peel baking spice, cocoa and a bit of earthiness and young oak

WILLETT POT STILL BOURBON 11 | 14 maple and citrus nose, vanilla and oak on the palate, with a smooth ﬂoral ﬁnish (94 proof)

W.L. WELLER SPECIAL RESERVE 10 | 12 caramel-sweet nose, with tasting notes of honey, butterscotch, and a soft woodiness (90 proof)

THE DAWSON 16 OLD FORESTER BOURBON

HISTORY

Old Forester, our house bourbon, is the longest running bourbon on the market since 1870, including during Prohibition. This whisky’s mash bill is a touch higher in rye than most other 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

“1870” ORIGINAL RECIPE 90 proof 11 | 14

“1920” PROHIBITION STYLE 115 proof 13 | 16

OLD FORESTER 2019 BIRTHDAY BOURBON 105 proof 19 | 25

OLD FORESTER RYE 100 proof 10 | 12

COCKTAILS | 12

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

WHISKY SOUR old forester signature, lemon, simple syrup, egg whites, bitters

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BOURBON

1.25 oz | 2 oz

ANGEL’S ENVY BOURBON 12 | 14 ruby port-cask ﬁnished bourbon - vanilla, cocoa, with a madeira 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

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

HIGH WEST AMERICAN PRAIRIE 11 | 13 rich and earthy on the palate with well balanced ﬂavours of candy corn, honey nougat, and sweet corn bread biscuits

JEFFERSON’S RESERVE 14 | 16 gentle, dried fruits, hay, warming, hints of spice, cream vanilla lovely sweetness.

JEFFERSON’S RESERVE VERY OLD SMALL BATCH 11 | 13 ﬂoral vanilla, deep toffee and spicy rye earthiness with a touch of charred oak in the back THE DAWSON 18 AMERICAN WHISKY

BOURBON

1.25 oz | 2 oz

JOHNNY DRUM 101 PRIVATE STOCK 10 | 12 sour apple, vanilla, and oak

NOAH’S MILL 14 | 16 sweet, unﬁltered nose, young, bold - wood, tart cherry, subtle licorice, anise ﬁnish

OLD GRAND-DAD BONDED BOURBON 5 | 7 higher-proof, heavy rye with notes of smoke and citrus - vanilla, oak, spice

RIDGEMONT RESERVE 1792 SMALL BATCH WHISKY 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 81 9 | 12 soft honey and vanilla notes sit well with the spice.

WOODFORD RESERVE 10 | 12 rich, chewy, rounded and smooth, with complex citrus cinnamon and cocoa.

TENNESSEE WHISKY

GEORGE DICKEL NO.12 7 | 9 nose of peach, buttercream, and walnut - rich oak and subtle vanilla, maple ﬁnish

JACK DANIEL'S GENTLEMEN JACK 10 | 12 subtle oak that develops into a smooth ﬁnish of fruit with maple and ﬂoral honey.

JACK DANIEL’S NO.7 WHISKY 8 | 10 charred oak, burnt sugar - white pepper, caramel, lingering heat

JACK DANIEL’S SINGLE BARREL SELECT 11 | 13 good length with a hint of citrus and plenty of cereal sweetness

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RYE WHISKY

1.25 oz | 2 oz

E.H. TAYLOR STRAIGHT RYE 18 | 24 sweet and savory with a terriﬁc balance of dark spices and subtle caramel overtones

FEW RYE 16 | 18 the ﬂavour is as fruity as the aroma with more apples and pears but also a little unripe banana and candied orange peel

HIGH WEST DOUBLE RYE 10 | 12 blend of feisty 2yr rye with a smooth 16yr - mint, pink peppercorn, pistachio

KNOB CREEK RYE 10 | 12 Bold rye spiciness with undertones of vanilla and oak (100 proof)

MICHTER’S “TOASTED BARREL FINISH” BARREL STRENGTH RYE 15 | 19 double new barrel uncut rye, heavy baking spices, cherry, vanilla, and musty wood (107.4 proof)

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

SAZERAC RYE 10 | 12 aromas of clove, vanilla, anise and pepper. subtle notes of candies spices and citrus. the big ﬁnish is smooth with hints of licorice

WHISTLEPIG 10 YR RYE 13 | 16 oak, citrus, sweet vanilla, caramel - heavy dose of rye malt, warm vanilla spice

WHISTLEPIG PIGGYBACK 6 YR RYE 15 | 18 powerfully spicy, with cocoa, cardamom and cured leather ﬂavors (96.56 proof)

THE DAWSON 20 SCOTCH & SINGLE MALT

HIGHLANDS & LOWLANDS

2 oz

ABERFELDY 12 YR 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

GLENFARCLAS 105 CASK STRENGTH 21 silken, spicy and peppery oak. Almond, praline, hazelnut dried peels, fruity

GLENFARCLAS 21 YR 55 incredibly smooth. barley-rich, just a textbook smoothness and rounded character that leaves you gasping for another sip…

GLENMORANGIE 10 YR 12 lemon, apricots, and honey, with a touch of vanilla subtle-sweet spices

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

OBAN 14 YR 28 notes of citrus with smooth sweetness, the smoke wafts with notes of seaweed, the oak is quite rich with grist and cereal and malt

CAMPBELTOWN

SPRINGBANK 12 YR CASK STRENGTH 35 fat and oily, with pepper, peat and caramel

SPRINGBANK 13 YR GREEN SHERRY CASK 46 Rich and sweet, with notes of apple, raisins, anise, and a touch of smoke

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SPEYSIDE

2 oz

BALVENIE 12 YR ‘DOUBLEWOOD’ 18 sherry cask ﬁnished, chocolate and raspberry nose, spicy, red fruit ﬁnish

BALVENIE 14 YR ‘CARIBBEAN CASK’ 20 rum cask ﬁnished, brown sugar and nutmeg aroma, toast, molasses, spiced apples

BALVENIE 17 YR ‘DOUBLEWOOD’ 40 warm acacia honey and green apple nose, warm winter spices and vanilla on the palate

BALVENIE 30 YR ‘THIRTY’ 150 big and bold, hints of smoke are hidden behind candied apples, nutmeg, and buttery pastry

GLENLIVET 12 YR 14 vanilla, toffee, and caramel nose with a dry, oaky ﬁnish

GLENLIVET 15 YR 24 there are notes of chewy resinous wood with a well-balanced acidity, fudge and madeira with apple crumble with calvados

GLENLIVET FOUNDER’S RESERVE 12 creamy, smooth, zesty, sweet orange, and toffee

MACALLAN 12 YR 16 dried fruits and sherry notes, balanced with woodsmoke and spice

MACALLAN 15 YR 36 rich oak ﬂavour, 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

THE DAWSON 22 SCOTCH & SINGLE MALT

ISLAY & THE ISLANDS 2 oz

ARDBEG 10 YR 14 sweet peat, coal, spicy pepper; soft and mellow leads to a long, warm ﬁnish

ARDBEG AN OA 20 damp earth and leaves with softly building smokiness lime peel, wine gums, limestone minerality, and a touch of swimming pools and sea spray freshness

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 barbecue smoke

BRUICHLADDICH PORT CHARLOTTE HEAVY PEAT ISLAY BARLEY 10 YR 23 oak-y smoke and salty sea air, paired with sweeter notes of custard cream biscuits and white grape

BRUICHLADDICH THE CLASSIC LADDIE 16 red apples and white grapes, with touches of sweet cinnamon and brown sugar - still softly coastal

HIGHLAND PARK 12 YR 14 starts off with syrup sweetness, quickly moving on to sour and creamy wood, with more tropical chews pineapple and smoked orange rind

OCTOMORE MASTERCLASS 08.1 55 dry peat smoke, iodine and oak sweetness combine hints of mint and bog myrtle fade with the lingering peat smoke, as ever, the last ﬂavour to go

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THE BLENDS 2 oz

CHIVAS REGAL 12 YR 14 light spice and black pepper on the tail lingering notes of cereal sweetness

DEWAR’S 12 YR 14 The palate is perfectly poised with notes of barley malt hot buttered toast, a little honey, and some aniseed spiciness

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

MONKEY SHOULDER 10 zesty orange meets mellow vanilla, honey and spiced oak WORLD WHISKY

1.25 oz | 2 oz

NIKKA COFFEY GRAIN WHISKY 16 | 19 toffee popcorn, with heady citrus and tropical fruit. distilled in: Yoichi, Japan

SUNTORY TOKI 9 | 12 more green apple on the palate leads along bright citrus notes from pink grapefruit, bitter herbs, toasted almonds, and vanilla oak linger underneath distilled in: Osaka, Japan

WHITE OAK AKASHI BLENDED WHISKY 10 | 14 cherry bakewells and walnut loaf, sweet cereals with a dusting of nutmeg and black pepper distilled in: Hyogo, Japan

THE DAWSON 24 IRISH WHISKY

1.25 oz | 2 oz

GLENDALOUGH 7YR SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKY 10 | 12 meadow ﬂowers on the nose, orange zest and dark chocolate lead to a spicy, sweet ﬁnish

JAMESON IRISH WHISKY 7 | 9 mellow pot still whisky 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 flavour than the standard iconic irish offering

JAMESON CASKMATES 8 | 10 complexion of spice with chocolate from the nose lingers brieﬂy

JAMESON CASKMATES IPA 8 | 10 mellow pot still whisky with toasted wood and sherry undertones

JAMESON CASKMATES STOUT 8 | 10 long and sweet with milk chocolate and butterscotch

SLANE IRISH WHISKY 7 | 9 elegant and spicy dram with notes of caramel dried fruit and butterscotch

TEELING SMALL BATCH IRISH WHISKY 10 | 12 finished in rum casks, the blend contains a good deal of first-fill bourbon cask whisky, and a higher ratio of malt to grain

TEELING SINGLE GRAIN IRISH WHISKY 13 | 16 corn whisky, while layering wholly unique ﬂavor through maturation in ex-cabernet sauvignon barrels from the napa valley in california

TEELING SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKY 15 | 20 well placed fruit, backed up with cinnamon and white pepper a touch of dried ﬂower petals along the way

TULLAMORE DEW 9 | 11 sweet citrus, green apple, toasted oak, vanilla

25 THE DAWSON 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

DIPLOMÁTICO AÑEJO RUM 8 | 10 distilled in: Ron de Venezuela

DIPLOMÁTICO RESERVA EXCLUSIVA 12 | 19 distilled in: Destilerías Unidas, Venezuela

FOURSQUARE PREMISE SINGLE BLENDED RUM 18 | 36 distilled in: Barbados

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

THE DAWSON 26 RUM & SUGAR CANE SPIRITS

1.25 oz | 2 oz

PLANTATION 5 YR 6 | 12 distilled in: Barbados/Cognac, France

PLANTATION O.F.T.D. 8 | 10 distilled in: Barbados/Cognac, France

PLANTATION XAYMACA 7 | 9 distilled in: Barbados/Cognac, France

SAILOR JERRY 8 | 10 distilled in: United States, Virgin Islands

SMITH & CROSS 10 | 12 distilled in: Hampden Estate, Jamaica

WRAY & NEPHEW OVERPROOF RUM 8 | 10 distilled in: New Yarmouth, Jamaica

27 THE DAWSON 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 SAPPHIRE 12 | 14 opens with a touch of juniper, exceptionally smooth, allowing the botanicals to open up one by one

CADENHEAD’S OLD RAJ DRY GIN 18 | 20 citrus, juniper and spice lead to fresh, crisp citrus ﬂavors and a long, dry ﬁnish

HENDRICK'S GIN 11 | 13 distilled with a unique infusion of rose petals and cucumber alongside traditional botanical ingredients

MONKEY 47 13 | 16 an unusual gin from the black forest in germany, distilled with 47 botanicals and bottled at 47% abv

NOLET’S SILVER DRY GIN 9 | 12 long finish brings interplay between fruity, floral, rooty, piney, and peppery flavors

NIKKA COFFEY GIN 15 | 18 creamy lemon with a subtle oily element developing almost tropical fruit sweetness. this is well-balanced by peppercorn, pine, and fennel distilled in: Yoichi, Japan

NORTH SHORE GIN NO.11 10 | 12 the granddaddy of local gins, fresh juniper, accented by fresh citrus and spice

THE DAWSON 28 GIN

2 oz | 3 oz martini

PLYMOUTH 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

PRINCIPE DE LOS APOSTLES GIN 12 | 15 include peppermint, eucalyptus, pink grapefruit skin, and yerba mate

RANSOM OLD TOM GIN 10 | 12 bright juniper and pine once again. rather ﬂoral at points the cardamom notes develop over time

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

THE BOTANIST ISLAY DRY GIN 12 | 14 cool at ﬁrst. It quickly mellows out, warmth growing with citrus keeping it fresh throughout

29 THE DAWSON TEQUILA, MEZCAL, AGAVE

1.25 oz | 2 oz

DON JULIO BLANCO TEQUILA 12 | 14 crisp agave aromas blended with hints of citrus notes - lemon, lime, and grapefruit

DON JULIO REPOSADO TEQUILA 14 | 16 an inviting aroma of mellow lemon citrus notes and spice layers with touches of ripe stone fruit

DON JULIO AÑEJO TEQUILA 16 | 18 a fresh blend of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin citrus aromas with a rich touch of caramel

DON JULIO 1942 TEQUILA 24 | 48 full and creamy with white pepper, mint, and cinnamon joining in on the sweet caramels

ESPOLÓN BLANCO TEQUILA 9 | 12 sweet, zesty, and straightforward

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 | 16 cooked agave, citrus, vanilla, apple, earth, and cinnamon

OLMECA ALTOS PLATA TEQUILA 9 | 12 roasted agave on the nose, along with citrus, pepper and brine, ﬁnishes with lime and grassy notes

PATRÓN SILVER 11 | 17 smooth and sweet. fresh agave, hints of citrus

PATRÓN REPOSADO 11 | 18 excellent balance of fresh agave and oak wood, with notes of fruit citrus and honey

PATRÓN AÑEJO 12 | 19 distinct oak wood complemented by vanilla, raisins and honey, with a hint of melon

THE DAWSON 30 TEQUILA, MEZCAL, AGAVE

1.25 oz | 2 oz

PATRÓN EXTRA AÑEJO 27 | 43 fruity with notes of light agave honey and vanilla

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

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

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

TROMBA BLANCO TEQUILA 9 | 11 refreshing and smooth, with fresh botanical aromas and notes of mint, pineapple, and caramel

DEL MAGUEY VIDA CREMA DE MEZCAL 13 | 21 nose of roast maguey, with vanilla and pear, a creamy almond, apple, coffee, pineapple pallate and a long sweet smoky orange ﬁnish

DERRUMBES MEZCAL DE SAN LUIS POTOSI 20 | 32 include licorice root, goji berries, papaya, kiwi, lilacs, pickled carrots, parmesan, minerals and spice

MONTELOBOS MEZCAL JOVEN 9 | 12 roasted agave on the nose, along with citrus, pepper and brine, ﬁnishes with lime and grassy notes

PELOTÓN DE LA MUERTE MEZCAL 8 | 10 light smoke on the nose, with some melon and black walnut; cledan, with a mild-smok ﬁnish

31 THE DAWSON VODKA

2 oz | 3 oz martini

ABSOLUT ELYX 10 | 12 distillate: wheat -- country of origin: Sweden

GREY GOOSE 12 | 14 distillate: wheat -- country of origin: France

KETEL ONE 12 | 14 distillate: wheat -- country of origin: Netherlands

PRAIRIE ORGANIC VODKA 9 | 11 distillate: wheat -- country of origin: United States, MN

REYKA VODKA 9 | 11 distillate: grain -- country of origin: Iceland

SKYY VODKA 15 | 23 distillate: grain -- country of origin: United States

SUNTORY HAKU VODKA 17 | 25 distillate: japanese rice -- country of origin: Osaka, Japan

TITO’S 10 | 12 distillate: corn -- country of origin: United States, TX

THE DAWSON 32 COGNAC, BRANDY, PISCO

2 oz

GRAND MARNIER 12 bitter orange ﬂavours are enhanced by the cognac with nuances of orange marmalade and hazelnuts

LAIRD’S STRAIGHT APPLE BRANDY 12 caramel, baked toffee/apple, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg notes to it, lingering notes of tobacco, crystallized ginger (100 proof)

MARTELL VS 9 notes of plum, apricot, and candied lemon on the nose

PASQUET L’ORGANIC 07 GRANDE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC 25 oak wood, grapefruit, pears, and a delightful hint of pepper as it rolls into a satisfying ﬁnish

PASQUET L’ORGANIC 10 GRANDE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC 29 notes of ginger, cocoa, orange, tobacco, and gingerbread

PIERRE FERRAND 1840 ORIGINAL FORMULA COGNAC 13 dried citrus peels and allspice, with notes of acacia honey and dried apricot and a spiced ﬁnish

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

RÉMY MARTIN 1738 ACCORD ROYAL 12 sweetish entry, drying pleasantly. medium silky body, ripe fruit notes with concentrated raisin or ice wine type notes with pronounced hints of vanilla & oak pepper

33 THE DAWSON APERITIFS

2oz

APEROL 10 LUXARDO APERITIVO 10

CAMPARI 10 ST. GEORGE ABSINTHE VERTA 20

GRAN CLASSICO BITTER 10 HERBSAINT 8

AMARO

2oz

AVERNA 9 LUXARDO AMARO ABANO 9

FERNET-BRANCA 9 AMARO MONTENEGRO 8

CYNAR 8 AMARO NONINO 8

MELETTI 10 RAMAZZOTTI 9

AROMATIZED WINE

2oz

BONAL 6 COCCHI ROSA 6

CHÂTEAU D'ORIGNAC GANCIA AMERICANO 10 PINEAU DES CHARENTES 9 CARPANO ANTICA 6 COCCHI AMERICANO 6 CARPANO BIANCO 6 COCCHI DI TORINO 8

THE DAWSON 34 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

AVERNA (1868-SICILY) | 9

COCKTAILS | 12 EACH

NEGRONI campari, bombay dry gin, punt e mes (1919-Florence)

AMERICANO campari, punt e mes, soda (1860-Milano)

BOULEVARDIER campari, wild turkey 101 rye, carpano antica (1927-Paris)

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