Hand crafted, hand bottled, hand labelled, & hand numbered, this small batch gin is truly unique. Master distiller Todd Leopold handicrafts every batch in a small 40-gallon copper still, blending uniquely American botanicals like h&-zested Florida Oranges & California Pummelos. These components lend citrus notes to the gin, & help distinguish American gins from their English counterparts. All botanicals are distilled in fractions, meaning that each component of gin is distilled separately & then blended together to create the finished spirit. Unlike mass-produced gins where the flavours can appear to be muddled together, & stronger spices such as juniper can overpower the balance of the gin, distilling in fractions allows each individual note to be highlighted. The result is a softer, more refined, & more approachable spirit. The gin is also crafted in small batches, rather than in a continuous still. Thus while there is marked consistency from batch to batch, each has its own unique signature
- much like fine wine. Each hand crafted batch is unique, yielding only fifty cases of an exceptionally complex yet subtle spirit which both those new to American Gin & the connoisseur will appreciate.
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Created from one-of-a-kind Montmorency cherries, Leopold Bros Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur brings something new to classic cocktails like Manhattans, Singapore Slings, & Gin & Tonics. While most cherries are categorised as sweet or tart, Montmorency cherries maintain a unique balance between the two flavours that is not found in any other varietal. The result is a versatile liqueur with exceptional flavour in both cocktails & cooking. Gold Medal (91 Points), Beverage Tasting Institute Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition Winner, Good Food Awards 2012 ...

They use two different varieties of cranberries grown primarily in famous cranberry bogs when making the award-winning Leopold Bros New England Cranberry Liqueur. They juice the cranberries & blend them with eaux-de-vie. A small amount of sugar cane is added to balance out the tartness of the real cranberry flavour. To preserve the integrity of flavour & vibrant red colour, the cranberry liqueur is bottles by h&. Best In Show, San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The first non-French fruit liqueur to receive the award. ...

New York City may be known as the Big Apple, but a few hundred miles upstate you will find some of the finest apples that America has to offer. For the preparation of New York Apple Whiskey, the Leopold Brothers use a wide range of these apples, from the common Golden Delicious, to the rare Macoun apple, searching for the perfect blend of flavours & aromas. When the selection of apples are nearly overripe, they are juiced & gently blended with the whiskey. The distinctive flavours of several varieties of New York State's finest apples will provide the backdrop to the subtle whiskey finale. After blending, the Apple Whiskey is racked into used bourbon barrels for additional ageing. The barrels add the oak, raisin, & vanilla finish in this handcrafted American Whiskey. The mix of the sweet & tart apples balance perfectly with the charred oak finish, making the New York Apple Whiskey the ultimate small batch after dinner drink, much like a fine cordial or dessert wine. It is also delicious served on the rocks, or as a refined twist to a more traditional Manhattan. ...

This new make whiskey is a mash of corn, malted barley & malted wheat. Using a blend of blackberries harvested throughout the Rocky Mountains, the berries are crushed using a bladder press & the juice is collected. The juice is retained & macerated. The juice is then strained (NOT filtered!). The whiskey is then blended with the blackberry juice, & then stored in used bourbon barrels for Approx. 8 months. This is done for several reasons. First, ageing adds barrel flavours to the complexity of our whiskey. Second, the char in the barrel reduces the young flavours of the new make whiskey. Third, the wood of the barrels 'breathe' & allow oxygen in & this oxidises the fruit juice, which in turn make more complex flavour compounds. Once the whiskey has aged, it is hand bottled & labelled. Each numbered batch represents a single barrel. (If this was Scotch it would be called 'single-single', which means that it was bottled from a single barrel from a single distillery. Since each barrel will produce a slightly different flavour, each barrel is unique. Thus, the blackberry whiskey is perfect for those whiskey-lovers who are yearning to try something new & for those on the look-out for something different. ...

Blending & Ageing. Lepanto PX spends its first 10 years ageing in oak casks previously used for Tio Pepe, & a further 5 years in casks previously used for ageing Pedro Ximenez. Dark amber in colour with mahogany reflections. It has beautiful rich aromas of raisins, figs & oak. Soft & elegant on the palate. ...

Golden amber A bottle designed especilly for br&, decanter type. Decortated by hand based on desings from the Real Fabrica de la Granja. Dry, delicate, complex & persistant. Extremely elegant. Very fragant, notes of old oak. Made from 100% Palomino grape distillates at 60 degrees, denominated holanda. Criaderas & solera. Aged in American oak casks, previousuly used for ageing of sherry. Can not be calculated as it is a brandy aged in the solera system. More than 15 years in the solera system. Serve at room temperature. Serve a small measure in a brandy glass so that its exquisite aroma is more easily appreciated. Drink slowly, with enjoyment & without haste. Very appropiate for after-dinners, with coffee, during the afternoon/evening. Lepanto is one of the products which we are most proud of at Gonzalez Byass. The best holandas (eau-de-vie) are choosen for the Lepanto Solera. The systematic blending is done at an excruciatingly slow pace & well over a decade passes before Lepanto reaches the final solera, where it is ready for bottling. In fact, this quite unique brandy must travel through fifteen scales of increasing age within the Solera system. Century-old oak casks & infinite patience play an important part in the production of this truly magnificent Solera Gran Reserva. The reputation of Lepanto helps the Brandy de Jerez in general, situate itself among the great distilled drinks of the world. ...

Slightly floral on the nose with a hint of minerality & pastry. Honeysuckle, peaches & herbs shine through from the Rousanne supported by lovely texture, depth & weight from the Grenache Blanc. A salivating mouth, which is slightly saline & with juicy pear notes. ...

A deep cherry red with burgundy highlights. Slightly smoky on the nose, the grenache adds it's trademark blackberry flavours & a hint of garrigue whilst the Carignan gives this vibrant colour, lovely tannins & fresh acidity. Cranberry, strawberry & raspberry are evident as well as subtle notes of floral notes such as rose petal & violets. Excellent length & tannins. ...

A very refined dry rose, with an attractive floral aroma. On the palate, redcurrant fruit & excellent length. ...