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750ml
Bottle:
$69.54
$73.20
Ánimas Papalometl is made from 100% wild Oaxacan Papalometl variety of agave. This is a very rare agave and one of...
375ml
Bottle:
$44.40
Floral nose. Waxy (candlewax, crayons), then spicy, fruity notes emerge, in particular raisin and plum, becomes more...
750ml
Bottle:
$65.55
$67.20
12 bottles:
$64.24
CRYSTAL CLEAR, SOFT AND ROUND. ON THE NOSE IS FLORAL AND SPICY. IT IS A NOBLE AND UNIQUE GRAPPA, WITH NET PERFUMES....
750ml
Bottle:
$108.30
$114.00
6 bottles:
$98.80
Banhez Arroqueño is comprised of 100% arroqueño agave, an enormous species taking up to 25 years to reach full...
750ml
Bottle:
$100.80
6 bottles:
$86.40
Produced in limited quantities , Banhez Cuishe is an incredibly easy sipping mezcal with all the tropical fruitiness,...
750ml
Bottle:
$36.00
$37.90
12 bottles:
$30.12
Comprised of 90% Espadín and 10% Barril agaves, this mezcal is delightfully mild, floral and fruity (pineapple,...
750ml
Bottle:
$96.90
$102.00
6 bottles:
$86.40
Banhez Pechuga (“breast”) is comprised of 100% Espadín mezcal redistilled with indigenous seasonal fruits and...
750ml
Bottle:
$99.94
$105.20
6 bottles:
$93.20
Comprised of 100% Tepeztate agave (which can take up to 25 years to mature), this rare bottling of this unique agave...
700ml
Bottle:
$28.88
$30.40
A blend of grappas from fresh multi-varietal pomace variously distilled: with pot stills, in bain-marie and in...
700ml
Bottle:
$36.79
6 bottles:
$36.00
The nose is fragrant, delicate and harmonious. On the palate, this grappa is intense and complex, but with a smooth...
750ml
Bottle:
$82.39
4 bottles:
$81.60
Complex profile with multiple nuances attributable to spicy and fruity notes with hints of vanilla, morello cherry...
750ml
Bottle:
$49.19
$51.78
6 bottles:
$46.50
Salty and wild ferments are pungent and grassy on the nose. In the mouth the flavors are characterized by tangy...
700ml - Case of 4
Bottle:
$82.50
Sweet oak and cereal on the nose. Enjoyably elegant on the palate, with rich nutty and floral notes. Richly textured...
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750ml
Bottle:
$26.40
12 bottles:
$22.80
Aged in oak for 12 months, this golden grappa edges close to aged brandy territory—although one sip and that grappa...
375ml
Bottle:
$34.44
12 bottles:
$25.64
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of sea spray and sharpie, green melon and green apple, lemon grass and chipotle, and...
750ml
Bottle:
$57.74
$60.78
6 bottles:
$48.00
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of sea spray and sharpie, green melon and green apple, lemon grass and chipotle, and...
375ml
Bottle:
$36.08
$37.98
12 bottles:
$27.35
AGAVE: Our agaves are 100% Espadín, grown for 8-9 years in Oaxaca, Mexico SLOW COOKING: Casamigos Mezcal is made...
Cherries Grappa Mezcal Mencia
Like so many of the great spirits of Europe, Grappa was born from a need to make resources go that little bit further, to eke out the last drop of flavor and potential from the crops of winemakers. Indeed, Italian vintners invented Grappa as a way to make use of the pomace - leftover grape skins, stems, pulp and seeds - which remained after the juice was extracted from the fruit needed to make wine. Over the centuries, the process was refined, and the distillation of Grappa became an art in itself. Today, top Grappa producers use a range of state of the art equipment, from continuous stills to pot stills, to manufacture a wide variety of Grappas, each with their own distinct characteristics.
Most of us know Grappa from our local Italian restaurants, where it is commonly served as a digestif. However, in the twenty first century, there is a high interest in unique, boutique Grappas, which showcase the talent of the distillers through a range of interesting qualities. Grappa can be aged in oak, in which case it takes on a beautiful golden color, quite different from the clear Grappas we are most familiar with. The high end Grappas are a world away from the harsh spirit many of us have encountered, and have a smooth, gentle quality which can be nothing short of a revelation.
Although commonly confused with Tequila, Mexico’s other signature spirit, Mezcal, has its own set of unique characteristics which set it apart. Mezcal is made from the agave plant, although not the blue agave most commonly associated with Tequila production. This drink hails from the arid southern Mexican region of Oaxaca, where it has been made for generations according to traditional recipes and methods, and continues to be extremely popular worldwide today.
One of the defining features of quality Mezcal is its pungent smokiness, a heady aroma which reminds us of campfires and desert nights. This comes from the fact that the pinas (the fruit body) of the agave used in its production are slow cooked in wood fired ovens, before being distilled into a spirit. Mezcal is traditionally bottled with a worm - why? Nobody really seems to know for sure, but this unique drink continues to attract attention and convert new fans thanks to its authenticity, unique flavor and supposed health benefits. It is split into the same categories as Tequila; blanco, reposado and anejo, and although it is often used as a mixer in cocktails, it is best enjoyed straight and uncomplicated, allowing its beautiful and subtle characteristics to shine.