Spirits Database (N-Z)
Designed to be a quick reference for distributor sales representatives and bartenders
(Currently featuring 199 brands and expressions with more being added every week)
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Naked Malt
Naked Malt is a blended malt Scotch whiskey produced by the parent company of Macallan. This product meticulously blends three Single Malt Scotch whiskies, sourced from Macallan, Highland Park, & Glenrothes, and extra-matures them in "naked" first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks to increase flavor and richness, and bottled at 80 proof (40 % ABV). This is the perfect Scotch for cocktails and fantastic in a high ball.
Naranja Orange Liqueur
Naranja Orange Liqueur, also called Controy outside the United States, was created by the La Madrileña Distillery (NOM 1142), located in Tototlán, Jalisco, Mexico, and has been distilled there since 1933. This product is made with a neutral cane spirit base and a distillate of sweet and bitter oranges sourced from Mexico. The brand is positioned as a mid-tier priced option for customers that want to use a Mexican triple sec for their margaritas.
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Old Forester - The Brand
Old Forester became America’s “First Bottled Bourbon” when founder George Garvin Brown revolutionized the industry in 1870 by being the first to put bourbon in an individually sealed and labeled glass bottle. Old Forester is the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company before, during, and after Prohibition.
Old Forester 86
The entire Old Forester family of brands is built upon the 86 expression. All Old Forester bourbon has a mash bill of 72 % corn, 18 % rye, and 10 % malted barley. This product is the perfect all-purpose bourbon for cocktails, beginners, or budget-conscious drinkers because it delivers a genuine bourbon experience and tremendous value, with full flavor and a smooth character ideal for every drinking preference. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled at 86 proof (43 % ABV).
Old Forester 100
This expression is rich, complex, and a favorite of bartenders because the high proof stands well in bourbon-forward classic cocktails. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled at 100 proof (50 % ABV).
Old Forester Rye
This expression is the first rye option in the brand's 150+ history. The product is based on a historic recipe from the Normandy Rye whiskey brand that Owsley Brown I, son of Older Forester's founder and former company President, acquired in 1940. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled at 100 proof (50 % ABV).
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
This expression is the first member of the Whiskey Row Series, highlighting different significant milestones and production innovations in the brand’s history. When George Garvin Brown created his original bottled bourbon in 1870, he sourced barrels from three distilleries to create a consistent flavor profile. This product emulates that process today by sourcing select barrels from three different warehouses, each from a different day of production, entry proof, and age profile. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled at 90 proof (45 % ABV).
Old Forester 1879 Bottled-in-Bond
This expression is the second member of the Whiskey Row Series that honors the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, establishing quality regulations to ensure consumer protections. This product follows the Bottled-in-Bond guidelines that the whiskey must be aged in a federally bonded warehouse for a minimum of four years, the outcome of one distillation season,* one distiller and from one distillery and bottled at 100 proof (50 % ABV). *January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
On October 2, 1910, a fire on the bottling line halted production of Old Forester. The mature whiskey was ready to be bottled but stored in a second barrel. The accidental final product was remarkable and became a new expression called “Old Fine Whisky.” This expression undergoes a second barreling to mimic this historical bottling, entering the second new barrel at a lower 100 proof (50 % ABV) to give the final product exceptional character, a smooth and sweet flavor profile, and a spicy finish. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled at 93 proof (46.5 % ABV).
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
The Volstead Act of 1920, which initiated Prohibition in the United States, permitted six distillers in Kentucky to continue to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes. Through one of these permits, Old Forester continued to be produced as medicinal whiskey on Louisville’s historic Whiskey Row. It is the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company that has been available for sale before, during, and after Prohibition. All whiskies had to be bottled at 100 proof (50 % ABV) during this time. With a barrel entry proof of 100, the “angel’s share” would raise the proof to 115 after maturation. Old Forester pays homage to this area but bottling this product at 115 proof (57.5 % ABV) to represent the rich flavor profile this bourbon had nearly 100 years ago.
Old Forester Statesman
This expression came from a partnership between Brown-Forman and 20th Century Fox for the 2017 film “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” where a Kentucky distillery plays a significant role in the plot. Statesman is bottled Old Forester heat cycles their barrel warehouses, but there are still secret hot spots that produce barrels with intense characters and bold flavor. Statesman is bottled exclusively from these barrels sourced from the warmest parts of the warehouses, yielding an intensely rich and dynamic flavor profile. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled at 95 proof (47.5 % ABV).
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Partida Tequila - The Brand
Tequila Partida was founded in 2005 by Gary Shansby and named after Enrique Partida, a 3rd generation agave farmer. Cristalino honors the 15th Anniversary of Jose Valdez, Partida's Master Distillery (Maestro Tequilero). The brand sources agave from the lowland valley of Jalisco and cooks that agave within 24 hours of harvesting to ensure maximum freshness in stainless steel ovens at low temperatures. Fermentation takes 48-72 hours and occurs in stainless steel open-top tanks with wild, natural yeast, double distilled in copper-lined stainless steel pot stills. All Partida Tequila is additive-free.
Partida Anejo Cristalino
The Cristalino expression is aged 18 months in ex-Bourbon barrels, then filtered to remove the color and heaviness from oak aging while retaining and enhancing the body, aroma, and complex flavor. Tequila Partida has an all-natural charcoal filtration process to eliminate the need for additives that are often used to help soften the liquid and enhance the flavor. This final product is bottled at 80 proof (40 % ABV).
Punt e Mes
The story goes that on April 19, 1870, in the Carpano wine shop in Turin, Italy, a stockbroker was in discussion with a colleague about the increase in share prices on that day, which was one and a half points. He ordered his usual Carpano vermouth but asked the barman (Maurizio Boeris) to add half a measure of bitter, using the regional expression “Punt e Mes.” Punt e Mes is bittersweet and sits somewhere between an Amaro and Vermouth. The increased bitterness comes from the increased levels of cinchona bark. Punt e Mes is the Piedmontese translation of “a point and a half,”; which turned out to be the ideal ratio of sweetness to bitterness. The drink immediately became popular as an aperitif before lunch. This product is bottled at 32 proof (16 % ABV) and returned to the United States in 2005.
Plant Botanical Vodka
Plant is a vodka infused with botanicals and distilled in small copper stills from Sorghum grass, grown on-site at the distillery in Kansas. The brand places a significant emphasis on sustainability. Compared to corn, wheat, or rye, Sorghum is water-conservative and pesticide resistant, and the whole grass is used, leaving behind no waste.
The Brand - Powers
James Powers, a Dublin innkeeper and whiskey connoisseur founded the John’s Lane Distillery in 1791. His son John Powers took over his father’s operation in 1817. He expanded the family business even further by entering into a partnership with his son James and forming John Powers & Son in 1821. The Powers brand features many historical moments, including the first individually bottled whiskey in Dublin (Gold Label), one Ireland’s first trademarks in 1877 (Diamond P logo), and used in the original Irish coffee created in 1943. Unfortunately, due to two World Wars, American Prohibition, and tariffs imposed by the UK, the brand has to merge with two other distilleries to form the Irish Distillers to save the Irish Whiskey category. The brand moved distilling operations to the Midleton Distillery in 1975, but bottling continues in Dublin.
Powers Gold Label, Irish Whiskey
The Gold carries on the legacy of the first whiskey in Dublin to be individually bottled. This expression has a Pot Still content of 70%, aged between 5 and 7 years in ex-American Whiskey barrels, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 86.4 proof (43.2 % ABV).
Powers Three Swallow, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Three Swallow is a modern representation of Irish Pot Still Whiskey. This expression contains 100% Pot Still, aged between 5 and 7 years, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 86.4 proof (43.2 % ABV).
Powers John’s Lane, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The John’s Lane is the brand's ultimate expression of Irish whiskey. This expression contains 100% Pot Still, aged a minimum of 12 years in mainly ex-American Whiskey barrels with a small inclusion of Spanish oak, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 92 proof (46 % ABV).
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Rabbit Hole Heigold, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
First released in 2019, this expression is a high-rye bourbon named for Christian Heigold, a German immigrant and stone mason who settled in Louisville around 1850. His work can still be seen on Main Street, but his most famous work was the ornate symbols he craved on the façade of his landmark home, which was saved from the city dump after a flood damaged the house and can still be visited today. This product is a tribute to all immigrants because Kaveh, the brand's founder, is an immigrant from Iran. Heigold has a mash bill of 70 % corn, 25 % malted rye, and 5 % malted barley, has a barrel-entry proof of 110 (55 % ABV), is aged in # 3, wood-fired, toasted & charred new American oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled in extremely small batches that never exceed 15 barrels at 95 proof (47.5 % ABV).
Rabbit Hole Cavehill, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
This expression is a four-grain bourbon that features a unique mash bill of malted grains. Cavehill pays homage to generations of proud Louisville distillers and builds on the legacy of those bourbon pioneers. The name comes from the historic Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, where many famous Kentuckians are buried, such as boxing legend Muhammad Ali and KFC's Colonel Harlan Sanders. Cavehill has a mash bill of 70 % corn, 10 % malted wheat, 10 % malted barley, and 10 % honey malted barley, has a lower barrel-entry proof of 110 (55 % ABV) for more flavor, is aged in # 3, wood-fired, toasted & charred new American oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled in extremely small batches that never exceed 15 barrels at 95 proof (47.5 % ABV).
Rabbit Hole Boxergrail, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
This expression is the brand's rye whiskey, which pays homage to the long and rich local boxing heritage in Louisville, including famous fighters such as Muhammad Ali and Greg Page. The Boxergrail has a mash bill of 95 % rye and 5 % malted barley, has a lower barrel-entry proof of 110 (55 % ABV) for more flavor, is aged in # 3, wood-fired, toasted & charred new American oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled in extremely small batches that never exceed 15 barrels at 95 proof (47.5 % ABV).
Rabbit Hole Dareringer, Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks
This expression is a wheated bourbon cask finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Distilled in Indiana, Dareringer is the only expression the distillery does not distill themselves. This product was inspired by the founder Kaveh's wife, who not only converted him from Scotch Single Malt whiskey, typically cask-finished in sherry casks, to bourbon but also "dared" him to follow through on his vision of starting his bourbon brand. Dareringer has a mash bill of 68 % corn, 18 % wheat, 14 % malted barley, has a barrel entry-proof of 115 (57.5 % ABV), is aged in # 4, wood-fired, toasted & charred new American oak barrels for a minimum of 5 years, and cask-finished for 6-8 months in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks sourced from the Casknolia cooperage in Montilla, Spain. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled in extremely small batches that never exceed 15 barrels at 93 proof (46.5 % ABV).
Redbreast - The Brand
Redbreast is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, produced from grain to glass at the New Midleton Distillery in County Cork. The brand was created by the Dublin-based merchant Gilbeys Wine & Spirits Import, who would source distillate from local distilleries, in this case, the Jameson Distillery, then age, label, and release the whiskey themselves under their own brand. The Redbreast range boasts the complexity and distinctive qualities of an Irish Pot Still Whiskey with rich dried fruit flavor from the Sherry-cask influence. The name Redbreast comes from the “Robin Redbreast” bird that can be found on the label of each expression. The inspiration for the name came in 1903 from then Gilbeys’ chairman and avid bird watcher, who noticed that the color of the whiskey matched the color of the chest of a robin redbreast. Today, Redbreast is the largest selling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey globally.
Redbreast 12 Year-Old, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Redbreast 12 year-old is the brand’s flagship expression and the definitive introduction to the Redbreast range. This product is aged for a minimum of twelve years in a combination of ex-American Whiskey barrels and ex-Spanish Oloroso Sherry Casks, then bottled at 80 proof (40 % ABV).
Redbreast 12 Year-Old Cask Strength, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Redbreast Cask Strength is the big brother to the 12 year-old expression and another permanent line extension. This product is Redbreast in its natural full-flavored state, uncut (no additional water added before bottling), non-chill filtered, and bottled at cask strength between 120 - 130 proof (60 - 65 % ABV).
Redbreast Lustau Edition, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Redbreast Lustau Edition is a unique collaboration between the Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, Spain, and the Midleton Distillery. This product is aged in ex-American Whiskey barrels and ex-Sherry casks for between 9 - 12 years before being cask finished for an additional year in first-fill, hand-select Oloroso Sherry butts from Bodega Lustau. This expression is a permanent addition to the family of brands, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 92 proof (46 % ABV).
Redbreast Small Batch, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Small Batch expression is produced exclusively for the United States market. This expression is a marriage of 48 or fewer barrels that have been aged between nine and ten years in first and second-fill ex-American Whiskey barrels, then that final mingling of barrels is cask finished for 70 days in 18 first-fill ex-Sherry casks. This product is bottled at 92 proof (46 % ABV).
Redbreast 15 Year-Old, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Redbreast 15 year-old is the only expression in the range with a reduced Sherry-cask influence flavor profile and is more distillate forward. This product is aged in a combination of first-fill and second-fill ex-American Whiskey barrels and ex-Spanish Oloroso Sherry Casks for a minimum of fifteen years, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 92 proof (46 % ABV).
Redbreast 21 Year-Old, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Redbreast 21 year-old is aged for a minimum of 21 years in a combination of first-fill ex-American Whiskey barrels and first-fill ex-Sherry casks, with a higher percentage of Sherry cask finished whiskey in the final blend. This product is bottled in the range’s smallest batch size at 92 proof (46 % ABV).
Redbreast 27 Year-Old, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Redbreast 27 year-old expression is the oldest permanent release in the family of brands. This product is aged for a minimum of twenty-seven years in ex-American Whiskey barrels, ex-Oloroso Sherry casks, and Ruby Port casks and bottled at 109.2 proof (54.6 % ABV). Except for the 15 Year-Old expression, the range has a Sherry forward flavor profile of dried fruits, but the 27 Year-Old expression has a different flavor profile of fleshy and stone fruit because of the addition of the port cask-finish.
Ritual Zero Proof - The Brand
Ritual Zero Proof is a spirit alternative that mimics traditional spirits' taste, flavor, and sensation without alcohol. Unlike many products in the non-alcohol spirit category, Ritual is not an alcohol-removed spirit and never was a full proof spirit at any stage of production. The solution was a complex blend of all-natural botanicals to trick your taste buds that you are experiencing the burn of alcohol. This is achieved by distilling individual botanicals to lock in their purest flavor, then carefully blending to create a sophisticated profile from Siberian pine to Mexican blue agave to American oak. The batches are microfiltered, and every bottle is date stamped for freshness. To recreate the burn of alcohol, the brand went through more than 500 recipes. Some bring the heat while others rein it in, creating a satisfying glow that serves as the spine of a proper cocktail. Once opened, Ritual is good for 12 weeks.
The Chicago-based Ritual Beverage Company was founded by longtime friends Marus Sakey, GG Sakey, and David Crooch. They wanted to create a new way to mark a special moment, whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, foodie, athlete, or parent. After experimenting with hundreds of recipes and in consultation with bartenders, chefs, and beverage professionals, in September 2019, Ritual launched two flagship products, a Gin Alternative and Whiskey Alternative. The brand expanded its portfolio by launching a Tequila Alternative in April 2020 and a Rum Alternative in June 2021. In January 2020, Ritual received a minority investment from global beverage alcohol leader Diageo via Distill Ventures.
Rossville Union Rye Whiskey
Founded by George Ross in 1847, Rossville Union was the original name of the present-day MGP distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. MGP has a long-established reputation for producing high-quality rye whiskey, and this tradition goes back 170 years to the place that used to be called "Whiskey City" and the "Masters of Rye." Seagram's bought the Rossville Distillery in 1933. After a few more owners, MGP bought the distillery in 2011. This expression is aged 4+ years and bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV). The label of every bottle displays exactly how many barrels were combined for that bottling's batch size. MGP does not publicize the mash bill for this product, but it's safe to assume it's their standard 95/5 (95% Rye & 5% Malted Barley) mash bill. The brand also offers a barrel proof expression.
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Sagamore Spirits - The Brand
Sagamore Spirits is an American Rye Whiskey brand from Baltimore, Maryland. The brand hopes to rebuild the legacy of Maryland Rye Whiskey, which used to produce one-third of the Rye Whiskey in the United States before Prohibition. The brand also runs Sagamore Farms, founded in 2018, which has over 180 acres of grain. The farm also has its own grain cleaner, mill, and silo to ensure control and quality. They have even become a license grain dealer in Maryland to be able to provide the state local rye to other distillers. The non-GMO corn crop at Sagamore Farm will supply 10 % of the distillery's corn in 2022 and beyond.
Sagamore Rye Whiskey - Signature
This expression is a blend of two straight rye mash bills. The first is a high-rye mash bill of just rye and malted barley, and the second mash bill is a low-rye with rye, corn, and malted barley. Each distillate is aged separately for 4 to 6 years in high-char American oak barrels, blended together, and reduced to 83 proof (41.5 % ABV) with spring-fed water from Sagamore Farm.
Sagamore Rye Whiskey - Double Oak
This expression is a blend of straight high-rye and low-rye mash bills aged 4 to 5 years in high-char new American Oak barrels. After the first maturation, the whiskey is transferred into a low-char, medium-plus-toast wave cut stave barrel for an additional 18 months. The final product is cut with limestone-filtered water from the Sagamore Farm springhouse and bottled 96.6 proof (48.3 % ABV).
Sagamore Rye Whiskey - Cask Strength
This expression is a blend of straight high-rye and low-rye mash bills aged for 4 to 7 years, just like the Signature expression, except that the final product is bottled at 112.2 proof (56.1 % ABV).
Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
Created by Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie, Solerno is a premium Blood Orange Liqueur made from Sicilian Sanguinello blood oranges harvested from Mt. Etna at the height of their season and the peak of ripeness. The blood oranges are infused, also called macerated, in an aromatic lemon distillate and then distilled in small batches in copper Alembic pot stills. The famous Venetian Murano glass-making style inspires the bottle.
Slane Irish Whiskey
Slane is an Irish Whiskey from Brown-Forman, the parent company for Jack Daniel's & Woodford Reserve, produced at the historic Slane Castle in County Meath, north of Dublin. This brand uses a signature triple-cask aging process to give this product complexity. The first is a virgin barrel, with a heavy toast and medium char, sourced from the Brown-Forman Cooperage in Kentucky. The second barrel is an ex-Tennessee or ex-Bourbon barrel that previously held Jack Daniel's, Old Forester, or Woodford Reserve. The third barrel is an ex-Oloroso Sherry cask from Spain. The contents of all three barrels are carefully blended and bottled at 80 proof (40 % ABV).
Spiritless - The Brand
Spiritless is a portfolio of distilled non-alcoholic spirits designed for craft mocktails and low-proof or reduced ABV (alcohol by volume) cocktails that the brand calls HALFSIES™ (1:1 ratio). The brand is women-owned, and three founders were already working in the beverage, food, and event planning industry when they realized the demand and opportunity for elevated non-alcoholic drinks. The trio wanted to begin with a product designed for Bourbon cocktails because 'Brown Spirits' had the largest market share, and it was an enormous opportunity if done right. In October 2019, they used a homemade still in the founder's basement and continued to tinker and sample until they had something that would work. The group has come a long way since those basement trials and has a patent pending process to produce non-alcoholic spirits through reserve distillation. All Spiritless products have a shelf life of 12 months after opening and do not require refrigeration.
Spiritless Kentucky 74
This expression is a distilled non-alcoholic spirit for bourbon cocktails and delivers building-block bourbon flavors like caramel, vanilla, and oak. In addition, a little pepper adds a bit of heat to mimic the bourbon hug we all know and love. The reverse distillation process separates ethanol from our Kentucky 74 distillate. The ethanol is removed and repurposed for the next batch; we call this our “regenerative ingredient.” The distillate that remains in the still is non-alcoholic. Finally, a 2 oz (60 ml) serving is only 15 calories.
Spiritless Jalisco 55
Jalisco 55 is a non-alcoholic spirit for tequila cocktails made using our proprietary reverse distillation process. This expression replicates the reposado tequila experience with familiar flavors of sweet agave, zesty citrus, fresh sweet mint, and a touch of cinnamon.
Spot Whiskeys - The Brand
The Mitchell family created the Spot Whiskey brand as a bonder whiskey brand in 1887. Mitchell & Sons was originally a wine merchant and importer in Dublin. They began filling their empty wine and fortified wine barrels with sourced whiskey from the local Jameson Distillery before returning these barrels to age in their cellar warehouse. The Spot name originated from the Mitchell family’s practice of marking casks with a daub of colored paint to indicate their age potential. There was a ‘Green Spot,’ ‘Yellow Spot,’ ‘Blue Spot,’ and ‘Red Spot.’
Green Spot, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Green Spot is the first expression in the Spot Whiskey range. This expression is a non-age statement Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey aged between seven and ten years in a combination of ex-American Whiskey and ex-Sherry casks. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled at 80 proof (40 % ABV).
Yellow Spot, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Yellow Spot expression is aged for twelve years in three separate and very different oak casks: ex-American Whiskey, ex-Sherry butts, and ex-Spanish Malaga casks. Malaga is a sweet fortified wine from the city of Málaga on the south coast of Spain. The influence of the Malaga cask brings an exotic sweet note to the whiskey, making it a truly delightful taste experience. Unlike a traditional cask finish, aging the entire period in each separate cask allows the Master Blender to perfectly mingle the three together to achieve his desired flavor profile. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled at 92 proof (46 % ABV).
Red Spot, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Red Spot expression is aged over fifteen years in a combination of ex-American Whiskey barrels, ex-Sherry butts, and ex-Sicilian Marsala wine casks. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled at 92 proof (46 % ABV).
Blue Spot, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Blue Spot expression is aged from a minimum of seven years but includes some much older whiskey, in a combination of ex-Bourbon barrels, ex-Sherry butts, and ex-Portuguese Madeira casks. This product is non-chill filtered and bottled at cask strength.
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Torres Brandy – The Brand
The Torres family has been making wine in Catalonia since 1870 and distilling brandy since 1928. The brand makes Brandys from the Catalan grapes of Xarel-lo, Macabeu, and Parellada grown in the Penedès DOP (Denominación de Origen Protegida). These three grape varieties are also found in Cava, a traditional method of Spanish sparkling wine. The distillery uses both a continuous column still and a traditional pot still, depending on the desired final flavor profile of the brand.
Torres 10 Reserva Imperial
Torres 10 is made from a blend of Xarel-lo, Macabeu, and Parellada grapes, distilled in a single copper column still, aged up to 10 years in American oak barrels using the traditional Spanish solera system, and bottled at 80 proof (40 % ABV).
Torres Jaime I Reserva de la Familia
The Jaime I expression is made entirely from the Parellada grape variety, aged up to 30 years in American oak barrels for using the traditional Spanish solera method and bottled at 80 proof (40 % ABV). The ornate bottle was inspired by modernist art, which pays tribute to the founder of Bodegas Torres: Don Jaime Torres.
Tullamore D.E.W. 14-Year-Old, Single Malt, Irish Whiskey
Tullamore D.E.W. 14-Year-Old is an single malt Irish whiskey aged in four cask types. This product is triple-distilled from 100 % malted barley at one distillery (single malt). Most single malt whiskies from Scotland or Japan are double-distilled, but Irish single malt whiskeys are usually triple-distilled, generally producing a smoother flavor. The whiskey has aged a minimum of 14 years in former or ex-Bourbon barrels, then finished for a minimum of 6 months in ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts, ex-Port Pipes, and ex-Madeira Drums, bottled in small batches of fewer than 200 casks at 82.6 proof (41.3 % ABV).
Tullamore D.E.W. 18-Year-Old, Single Malt, Irish Whiskey
Tullamore D.E.W. 18-Year-Old is the oldest age statement ever released by the brand. This product is triple-distilled from 100 % malted barley at one distillery (single malt). The whiskey has aged a minimum of 18 years in former or ex-Bourbon barrels, then finished for a minimum of 6 months in ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts, ex-Port Pipes, and ex-Madeira Drums, bottled in small batches of fewer than 20 casks or fewer than 2,500 bottles at 82.6 proof (41.3 % ABV).
The Tyrconnell Single Malt, Irish Whiskey
The Tyrconnell Irish whiskey is originally from the Andrew Watt Distillery, established in 1762. The name comes from a horse that won against all odds at the National Produce Stakes in 1876. Tyrconnell is double-distilled from 100 % malted barley from one distillery. Its double distillation gives it a robust profile with more character than triple-distilled blends. This product is bottled with no age statement (NAS) at 86 proof (43 % ABV), so the whiskey is approachable, making it the ideal introduction for those exploring the world of Irish whiskey.
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Woodford Reserve - The Brand
Woodford Reserve is a modern bourbon produced at a historic place. Launched in 1996 by American Whiskey giant Brown-Forman, Woodford Reserve is one of the most popular bourbons in the premium price range. The brand has become a staple on cocktail menus, restaurant back bars, and liquor store shelves. The Woodford Reserve Distillery, previously called the Labrot and Graham Distillery, is a national historic landmark located in Versailles, Kentuck, in Woodford County, deep in the heart of Bourbon Country. The distillery has a long distilling history, and the current location has been there since 1812. Woodford Reserve is also the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby.
Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select
This expression is the brand’s flagship item, produced from a mash bill of 72 % corn, 18 % rye, and 10 % malt distilled in a combination of triple pot and traditional column. Master Distiller Chris Morris focuses on the “Five Sources of Flavor,” which are grain, water, fermentation, distillation, and maturation, to craft a product that is complex but balanced and perfect for any occasion or consumption method.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
First released in 2012, this expression takes fully mature Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select and ages it in a second barrel. The first round of aging for regular Woodford Reserve is done in a new, lightly toasted, and heavily charred barrel. After 5-7 years, the aged bourbon is moved to a second barrel, which is heavily toasted and then lightly charred for an additional 6-12 months. The extra aging gives this expression a darker color than regular Woodford Reserve. Except for the twice-barreled aging, all other components of the Woodford Reserve production process remain the same.
Woodford Reserve Rye
First released in 2016, this expression uses just 53% rye in the mash bill, just a little over the 51% legal minimum to be called an American Rye Whiskey. This style pays homage to the pre-prohibition style of rye whiskey. The lower rye content makes this product the perfect bridge item from bourbon to rye whiskey. It is an excellent option for whiskey-drinks who are unsure if they will enjoy drinking American Rye Whiskey. Except for the mash bill, all other components of the Woodford Reserve production process remain the same.
Woodford Reserve Malt
First released in 2018, the Woodford Reserve Malt is a throwback to a pre-prohibition style of Kentucky malt whiskey. While most people associate Malt Whiskey with Scotland, Kentucky has a history of Malt Whiskey production pre-Prohibition. After Prohibition, the Federal Government approved four straight whiskey standards: Bourbon, Rye, Wheat, and Malt. These reflect the types of whiskeys produced in the United States before Prohibition. Except for the mash bill, all other components of the Woodford Reserve production process remain the same.
Woodford Reserve Wheat
First released in 2019, this expression is not a Wheated Bourbon, which contains wheat instead of rye in the mash bill. This product is a proper four-grain Kentucky Wheat Whiskey, where wheat is the dominant grain in the mash bill. Except for the mash bill, all other components of the Woodford Reserve production process remain the same.
WhistlePig Piggyback Rye
WhistlePig Piggyback Rye is distilled in pot stills from Vermont and Alberta, Canada from a mash bill of 100 % rye, aged 6 years in charred American oak barrels, and bottled in small batches at 96.56 proof (48.28 % ABV). This product was the brain-child of deceased former master distiller Dave Pickerell and it pays homage to him in several clever ways. First, the pig logo, who is normally dressed like Winston Churchhill, is wearing a cowboy hat, since Dave could always be seen wearing his Stetson. Next, the proof 96.56, because Dave was born in 1956.
This product was created for bartenders as the ultimate cocktail rye , since the bartending community played such an important role in growing the WhistlePig brand. The Piggyback Rye gives bartenders a more price competitive option, compared to the brand's other expressions without sacrificing quality. The 100 % rye mash bill provides more spice than other lower rye whiskeys, the 6 year age statement stands out with more complexity, since most other rye brands are non-age statement (NAS), and finally the high-proof means that this whiskey will stand out or hold up in cocktails. WhistlePig Piggyback Rye won a double gold (GG) at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).
WhistlePig Piggyback Bourbon
WhistlePig Piggyback Bourbon is distilled in Vermont, Kentucky, and Indiana from a mash bill of 97 % corn, 2 % rye, 1 % malted barley, aged 6 years in # 3 charred new American oak barrels, and bottled in small batches at 100 proof (50 % ABV). This product is the sweeter counterpart to the Piggyback Rye and the next line extension in the brand's entry-level Piggyback series. In true WhistlePig fashion, the super high corn unconventional bourbon mash bill show cases the full flavor of the corn grain. Similar to the Piggyback Rye, the bourbon was designed for premium cocktails, because of the 6 year age statement and high-proof.
Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch
Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Bourbon is the brand's flagship product and is produced grain-to-glass at their family-owned distillery in Kirby, Wyoming, located in the Big Horn Basin. This product is made from locally sourced grain, glacier-fed limestone aquifer water, aged for a minimum of 5 years in Wyoming's natural extreme temperature swings, and bottled at 88 proof (44 % ABV).
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Yellowstone - The Brand
The current Yellowstone whiskey brand is produced at the Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky. Current Master Distillery Stephen Beam and his brother founded the distillery in 2010. Stephen is a seventh-generation distiller who can trace their bourbon lineage to Jacob Beam. Yellowstone Whiskey was first created in 1872 to honor the nation’s first national park in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extended into Montana and Idaho. The brand still pays tribute to Yellowstone National Park by donating some proceeds to the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) to help nurture the country’s national parks for future generations.
Yellowstone Select, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Yellowstone flagship bourbon was reinvigorated in 2015 by Master Distiller and distillery Founder Stephen Beam. This product combines a 4-year-old and 7-year-old Kentucky bourbon, distilled from a mash bill of 75 % corn, 13 % rye, and 12 % malted barley, and bottled at 93 proof (46.5 % ABV). Yellowstone Select won a gold medal at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey
The Yellowstone American Single Malt is aged 4 years, distilled from 100 % malted barley and bottled at 108 proof (54 % ABV).