Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select
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This Kentucky Bourbon Straight Whiskey is the flagship offering of Woodford Reserve, the longshot Distillery that beat out many mainstream producers to offer the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. Riding in with a 45.2% ABV this sweet, yet balanced whiskey is perfect for drinking every day. Boasting a caramel foundation peppered with rye and light citrus notes, Distiller’s Select’s flavor lingers long after the final race is over.

$35.90/700ml Bottle

 

Slaughter House Whiskey
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David Phinney, master of the wine world, has branched into spirits with his Non-Traditional Blended Whiskey. Slaughter House Whiskey is aged nine-years in American Oak barrels before being stored in the French Oak barrels used to hold his Red Wines. This extra attention brings out a full-bodied, rich flavor that is smoothed out with the subtle sweetness of vanilla, creating a complexity that rivals anything from Phinney’s California vineyards.

$74.46/750mlBottle

 

Ragtime Rye Whiskey
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New York Distilling Company’s 45.2% ABV American Rye is a new twist on traditional whiskeys. Created using rye grown in New York State, Ragtime incorporates corn and malted barley into the mix before being stored for over three years in charred oak barrels. This smooth yet spicy sipper is perfect for every day celebrations – So shake a leg and grab a bottle today!

$48.76/750ml Bottle

 

Platte Valley Moonshine
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McCormick Distilling Company has brought moonshine out of the back woods and into your backyard. Using its 150 years of distillation experience to create a unique 40% ABV Corn Whiskey, Platte Valley Moonshine is aged 3 years before being bottled in an eye-catching ceramic jug. Despite the heavy container, the spirit inside is light and fresh with a fruity palette and smooth corn finish that is the perfect companion to a relaxing evening.

$21.99/750ml Bottle

 

FEW White Dog
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FEW Distillery is named for a famous temperance supporter (her initials) and operates in Evanston, Illinois, a town plagued by a century of prohibition.  Created from a mash of 70% corn, 20% wheat and 10% malt, White Dog is a clear whiskey with a strong stone fruit start, middle notes of spicy tarragon and a black pepper finish. This un-aged spirit has a raw quality that can be strong at times, but never fear – Its bark is worse that its bite!

$38.26/750ml Bottle