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THE LIBERTINE CANDY BAR

Salted Caramel Semifreddo, Hazelnuts, Ganache, Chocolate Dacquoise

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‘COFFEE-COFFEE’ CAKE

Cocoa Nib Streusel, Crème Fraiche Ice Cream, Graham Cracker Tuile

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LITTLE BOY BLUE CHEESE PLATE

Black Pepper Biscuit, Tomato Jam, Pickled Peanuts

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NEGRONI

Rhubarb Compote, Lemon Cake, Strawberry and Rosemary Sorbet

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PROFITEROLES

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RWC CHARLESTON SERCIAL SPECIAL RESERVE

Madiera, Portugal

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2010 SABLETTES

Sauternes, France

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ALVEAR 1927 PEDRO XIMENEZ SHERRY

Andalucia, Spain

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ALVEAR ASUNCION OLOROSO SHERRY

Andalucia, Spain

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2006 QUINTA DO CRASTO LBV PORT

Portugal

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SMITH WOODHOUSE 10 YEAR TAWNY PORT

Portugal

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GAJA ‘SPERSS’ GRAPPA

Piedmont, Italy

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ISOLE E ELENA ‘VIN SANTO’

Chianti, Italy

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MONSEIGNEUR BOCEPHUS

Eagle Rare Bourbon | Benedictine | Local Honey | Housemade Dandelion Bitters

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FEAR & LOATHING

Gosling’s Black Seal Dark Rum | Housemade Cola | Pecan Foam | Lemongrass Dust

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RIBBON & MISSILE

El Tesoro Blanco | Dolin White Vermouth | Housemade Szechwan Bitters

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ON DRAFT

Still 630 Double Oaked High Rye Whiskey | St. Louis, Missouri

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TOM WAITS FOR NO MAN

630 ‘Rally Point’ High Rye | Libertine Sweet Vermouth | Fernet Amaro | Housemade Spring Bitters

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MICK JAGGER’S JET

Smalls Gin | Maraschino | Grapefruit-Pink Peppercorn Shrub | Peppermint Mist

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ELVIS COSTELLO LOST IN MISSOURI

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CLAUSTHALER (NONALCOHOLIC)

FRANKFURT, GERMANY | 0.5% ABV

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CIVIL LIFE AMERICAN BROWN ALE

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BOULEVARD ‘TANK 7’ FARMHOUSE ALE

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PERENNIAL ‘HOMMEL’ BELGIAN PALE ALE

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BOULEVARD PILSNER

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URBAN CHESTNUT ‘ZWICKLE’ LAGER (16oZ)

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BUDWEISER ‘SELECT’ LAGER

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AVERY ‘WHITE RASCAL’ BELGIAN WHEAT

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SCHLAFLY ‘KOLSCH’ GOLDEN ALE

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GOOSE ISLAND ‘SOFIE’ FARMHOUSE ALE

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CRISPIN ‘BROWN LANE’ ENGLISH CIDER

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DESCHUTES ‘MIRROR POND’ PALE ALE

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BELL’S ‘TWO HEARTED’ AMERICAN IPA

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FOUR HANDS ‘CENTENNIAL’ AMERICAN RED ALE (22oZ)

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FIRESTONE WALKER ‘DOUBLE JACK’ IMPERIAL IPA

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NORTH COAST ‘BROTHER THELONIOUS’ BELGIAN STRONG ALE

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LEFT HAND MILK STOUT

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CABERNET FRANC ROSE

L’EPERONNIERE | 2012 | LOIRE VALLEY | FRANCE

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CHARDONNAY

MOUNT EDEN | 2008 | WOLFF VINEYARD | EDNA VALLEY | CALIFORNIA

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CHARDONNAY

MARIE PIERRE MANCIAT | 2011 | MACON-LES MORIZOTTES | BURGUNDY | FRANCE

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RIESLING

J.J. PRUM | 2011 | KABINETT | MOSEL-SAAR-RUWER | GERMANY

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ALBARINO

PAZO SAN MAURO | 2011 | RIAS BAIXAS | SPAIN

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SAUVIGNON BLANC

QUIVIRA | 2009 | DRY CREEK VALLEY | CALIFORNIA

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PINOTBLANC

ZIND-HUMBRECHT | 2011 | ALSACE | FRANCE

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GRUNERVELTLINER

LETH | 2010 | WAGRAM | AUSTRIA

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PINOT GRIS

FOUR GRACES | 2011 | DUNDEE HILLS | OREGON

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RIPASSO (CORVINA BLEND)

TOMMASI | 2010 | VALPOLICELLA | ITALY

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MALBEC

TINTONEGRO | 2010 | MENDOZA | ARGENTINA

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SYRAH BLEND

NOVY | 2011 | FOUR MILE CREEK | CALIFORNIA

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON

OWEN’S ROE | 2011 | SHARECROPPER | WASHINGTON STATE

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NEBBIOLO

FERRANDO | 2011 | LA TORRAZZA| LANGHE | PIEDMONT | ITALY

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GRENACHE BLEND

JABOULET | 2009 | PARALLELE 45 | COTES DU RHONE | FRANCE

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BARBERA

VIETTI | 2010 | PIEDMONT | ITALY

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TEMPRANILLO

EL COTO | 2008 | RIOJA | SPAIN

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PINOT NOIR

LEMELSON | 2009 | THEA’S SELECTION | WILLAMETTE VALLEY | OREGON

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CABERNET FRANC SPARKLING ROSE

CHARLES BOVE | NV | LOIRE VALLEY | FRANCE

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PROSECCO

LAMBERTI | NV | VENETO | ITALY

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CHARDONNAY

JACQUES PUFFENEY | 2011 | ARBOIS | FRANCE
Jacques Puffeney’s father was a vineyard worker who owned a mere speck of land. Jacques made his first wine at the age of 17, but, to earn a living, he worked simultaneously as a “saleur de Comté,” helping to make the fabled cheese of his region. Over time the Puffeney family acquired vineyards all in the appellation of Arbois. Puffeney’s prowess in both the vineyards and the cave has been recognized throughout France and has earned him the nickname among his colleagues as “the Pope of Arbois.” Puffeney’s version of Chardonnay transforms this grape into an entirely different and compelling experience from what one experiences with white Burgundy. The concentration of all elements is exceptional, with brisk acidity married to a honeyed-texture and notes of hazelnut, beeswax and the fresh mountain air that infuses the great wines of this region.

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CHARDONNAY

MOREY-COFFINET | 2011 | CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET | BURGUNDY | FRANCE
In Albert Camus‘ famed existential novel The Stranger, the main character, a man characterized as emotionally detached, kills a man, goes to prison and is executed without once seeming to care. I‘m really not certain what that has to do with wine. That said, I like to believe that if Ol‘ Albert Camus had a glass of this Chardonnay, his little bout of existentialism and obsession with the absurdity of life may have taken a turn; heck, we may have had a novel full of rainbows and happy thoughts. So bag all the negativ- ity; just have a bottle of what just may be the premier wine in all of Chassagne-Montrachet.

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CHARDONNAY

DUTTON-GOLDFIELD | 2010 | RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY | CALIFORNIA
I drink a lot. I mean a lot a lot; like Hunter S. Thompson drinking, like Winston Churchill after a bad day type-of-drinking, like a date with Lindsay Lohan, like Hank Williams, his son, and his son‘s son. I drink a lot. For someone with such a massive and extensive drinking practice, the following statement should have some merit; this Dutton-Goldfield offering may just be my favorite Chardonnay in the United States. With aromas of lemon peel, white sage and beeswax followed by flavors of kaffir lime leaf, this is one of the great Chardonnays you will have from California. Trust the drinker. Always trust the drinker.

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CHENIN BLANC

AUMARD | 2008 | PAPILLON | SAVENNIERES | FRANCE
Most Chenin Blanc in the 1970s is what most White Zin is today: pallid, generic, alcoholic juice produced in bulk by corporations rather than vintners, and consumed in mass by post-teen party-goers rather than wine enthusiasts. I assure you that real Chenin Blanc from the land that put the grape on the map is nothing like its slanderous imitators. Good Savennieres Chenin Blanc is charming, firm and delicate, exhibiting a nutty, floral and honeyed character whose rich flavor is balanced by acidity & minerality. This version is beautiful, with a bouquet of wild spring roses showered with freshly squeezed blood orange and Meyer lemon.

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PICPOUL DE PINET

FONCALIUE | 2011 | LANGUEDOC | FRANCE
One of the oldest Languedoc grapes, Picpoul has been growing near the Thau Lagoon for centuries. The best Picpoul are wines of acidity. This electric yet very well-endowed version more than supports the argument. Honeysuckle, jasmine and citrus fruit aromas leap from the glass, introducing a vibrant mouth feel of juicy peach and minerality to balance the bright acidity of Fuji apple and lemon zest.

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ROUSSANNE

QUPE | 2010 | BIEN NACIDO | CALIFORNIA
Over the years a small cadre of California producers calling themselves the Rhone Rangers have been taking their winemaking very seriously. Instead of the bland mass-produced white of the 1960s and ’70s that Americans had become familiar with, the producers there are making delicious wines with real character. Instead of the large-scale farming techniques that emphasize quantity over quality, they have drastically reduced yields in the vineyards, resulting in grapes with more character and intensity, and have focused their efforts on Syrah, Grenache, Marsanne and, of course, Roussanne. This sexy version from one of the Kings of the New World Rhone is a perfect example why Americans in the know have hopped on the Rhone Ranger bandwagon.

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SAUVIGNON BLANC

ANDRE NEVEU | 2010 | SANCERRE | FRANCE
If you are unfamiliar with Sancerre, this is when you should think about making some serious wine drinking changes. If you are familiar with Sancerre, then this should be a no-brainer! With winter citrus on the nose, honeydew melon and pear notes on the palate, and subtle grassy notes that melt into soft minerality, this is the perfect wine to show you what the Sancerre appellation is all about and why so many producers around the world try to emulate the great Sauvignon Blancs of this magnificent region.

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SAUVIGNON BLANC

GARY FARRELL | 2011 | RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY | CALIFORNIA
Gary Farrell has been one of California’s leading winemakers for decades. Farrell’s Sauvignon Blanc perfectly represents Cali-style; relaxed, sunny and just enough of a flirt to keep you coming back for more. This offering exhibits a beautifully tropical palate of Asian pear, lemon-lime pop and gooseberry, all the while packed with plenty of sunshine to go around. Drink it now and drink it often; you‘re going to be glad you did!

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TOCAI FRIULANO

BASTIANICH | 2010 | ADRIATICO | COLLI ORIENTALI | ITALY
Friulano is an indigenous grape variety grown in Friuli for hundreds of years. Owned by famed chef and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich, this perfect example of spring in a bottle is beaming with radiant acidity and balance. A longtime favorite of mine, there truly are few better wines to sip during the spring.

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CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ

L’EPERONNIERE | 2012 | LOIRE VALLEY | FRANCE
OK, tuck that pinky in. This is not your grandmother’s Rosé. This is Rosé for the rock ‘n’ roll jet set. This is the Rosé Iggy Pop, Tom Waits and Elvis Costello drink together. This Rosé should have its own soundtrack. It’s been rumored this Rosé has a tattoo… of itself! This Rose is Facebook friends with Lady GaGa. This Rose was responsible for interrupting Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech. So order away and say it loud: “I will have a glass of the Rosé!” And watch all the pretty people simply hand you their phone numbers.

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CHARDONNAY

MOUNT EDEN | 2008 | WOLFF VINEYARD | EDNA VALLEY | CALIFORNIA
Jean Genet, the French author, occasional criminal and all-around self-styled renegade was famous for saying, ‘Freedom is the right to choose the habit that binds you.’ Well, if Jean Genet was right, it wouldn’t be a stretch to think that this wine will become one of those binding habits. The Mount Eden ‘Wolff’s Vineyard’ Chardonnay is a beautiful, bordering on addictive, expression of New World Chardonnay at its best, bursting with butterscotch aromas, and papaya notes on the palate.

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CHARDONNAY

MARIE PIERRE MANCIAT | 2011 | LES MORIZOTTES | MACON | BURGUNDY | FRANCE
Much as rock ’n’ roll got a bad rap after the likes of White Snake in the 80s and The Crash Test Dummies in the 90s, the Macon village in Burgundy got a bad rap because of a handful of producers (that shall remain nameless) who churned out massive amounts of unreliable mediocrity. Luckily, the wine in those bottles has nothing in common with this gem. The Macon, with its ideal soils, is a region responsible for some of the most affordable and high-quality expressions of the Chardonnay grape in all of Burgundy. This offering from Marie Pierre Manciat follows suit as one of the better white Macons I’ve had in recent memory, with caramel-citrus, fresh honeysuckle and Asian pear notes that seem to last for days.

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ARNEIS

VIETTI | 2011 | ROERO | PIEDMONT | ITALY
Think about it… a cool spring night, the crickets chirping in the distance, a sky seemingly full of too many stars, the melodic creak of a porch swing. And you’re holding hands with someone you’re not quite sure you should. Got that image in your mind? Well, during all of that, you’d want to be drinking this! This Vietti offering is a lovely Arneis, drowning in notes of fresh ginger, green apple and honeysuckle, and just enough bright acidity to keep you sipping beneath the stars.

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RIESLING

GUSTAVE LORENTZ | 2011 | RESERVE | ALSACE | ITALY
Founded in 1836, the Gustave Lorentz vineyards have always been kept in the family and enjoy almost 200 years worth of knowledge when it comes to making award-winning Alsatian wines. With a deep history that includes The Knights of St. John and The Knights Templar at this historic location The Lorentz family is one of the great winemaking traditions the world over. This Riesling is crisp and well-framed with white apple notes on the nose followed by hints of sweet almond croissants and a touch of peach.

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RIESLING

J.J. PRUM | 2011 | KABINETT | MOSEL-SAAR-RUWER | GERMANY
From the beginning, J.J. Prum has enveloped himself with fervor and enthusiasm for the divine alchemy that is winemaking. He is a winemaker’s winemaker first and foremost, and a perfectionist at his job. This leads him to produce, under his own name, nothing but exceptional wines made from the best grapes, lovingly vinified by traditional methods, making him one of the most important winemakers in Germany. Needless to say, this Kabinett style Riesling is exceptional. Yeah, you should probably order this immediately.

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ALBARINO

PAZO SAN MAURO | 2011 | RIAS BAIXAS | SPAIN
Albarino is the next big thing; the iPad of the wine world. Don‘t worry, though. Unlike the latest electronic gadget, this wine doesn’t cost too much, and you don’t have to wait for any kinks to be worked out before enjoying it. This Albarino is ready now, with notes of stone fruit and white tea and a bright electricity of winter citrus dancing throughout.

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SAUVIGNON BLANC

QUIVIRA | 2009 | DRY CREEK VALLEY | CALIFORNIA
This is adult Sauvignon Blanc. Too often, New World Sauvignon Blancs are uninteresting — equivalent to walking into a bar right after turning 21 and ordering an Amaretto Stone Sour. This 100 percent biodynamically farmed offering from Quivira is the alternative. It’s like walking into a bar for the first time and ordering a 25-year-old single malt Scotch. With beautiful elderflower notes and an austere elegance, this is a perfect example of what New World Sauvignon Blanc really can be.

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GRILLO

POGIO ANIMA | 2011 | SALEMI | SICILY
Grillo (pronounced gree-loh) is a resilient grape that withstands the heat and wind of Sicily. Grillo is probably best known as the foundation for Marsala, but in its ‘dry’ form is aromatic and floral on the nose, yet dry and crisp on the palate. In short, Grillo is a grape that you should come to know sooner rather than later and is a perfect white to drink on our patio while counting the stars and listening to the lullaby of singing crickets in the distance.

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‘GENTIL’ BLEND

HUGEL | 2011 | ALSACE | FRANCE
Alsace occupies an interesting place in the wine world: fought over for centuries by France and Germany, its wines reflect both countries but are markedly distinct. Hugel, one of the best wineries in all of Alsace, is reviving an ancient Alsatian tradition that wines assembled from noble grape varieties were called ‘Gentil’; combining the suave, spicy flavor of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of Sylvaner. Here is an opportunity to taste a bit of history. Which means you can skip your daily dose of whatever Pawn Shop or Egyptian alien nonsense is on the History Channel and just have a glass of wine.

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PINOT BLANC

ZIND-HUMBRECHT | 2011 | ALSACE | FRANCE
One of the true Alsatian masters, winemaker Olivier Humbrecht is a star in the wine world’s firmament. One of the few winemak- ers to have achieved the MW qualification, Humbrecht is also one of the champions of biodynamics. Humbrecht has made some of the finest wines in Alsace for years and with them has captured the imagination and affection of wine enthusiasts worldwide. Now is your chance to taste why. With fresh, sliced pineapple on the nose & breakfast grapefruit notes this is a crisp and engaging reason Pinot Blanc is one of the true unsung heroes in Alsace.

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GRUNER VELTLINER (ONE LITER)

BERGER | 2011 | KREMSTAL | AUSTRIA
Wanna jug of something awesome? No pretension, just delicious? Berger Gruner Veltliner is the quintessential spring and summer sipper! This Austrian white grape variety produces a crisp and mineral-focused wine with notes of citrus and lemon peel, and a touch of spiciness. Given that it’s in a one-liter bottle and opens like a beer, you get to bag all of that fancy-schmancy vino nonsense and just drink well.

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GRUNER VELTLINER

LETH | 2010 | WAGRAM | AUSTRIA
Gruner Veltliner, the true noble white grape of Austria, has long been a chef‘s best friend with its stunning ability to adapt to virtually every regional cuisine. In other words, it‘s a perfect wine for The Libertine! This example from Leth Vineyards is truly beautiful with a floral aroma of white flowers that segues into mouth-filling flavors of limestone, white pepper & pear.

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PINOT GRIS BLEND

AU BON CLIMAT | 2011 | BIEN NACIDO | CALIFORNIA
Jim Clendenen embodies exactly what it is I love about California winemaking; with a sunny demeanor and a fantastic Bon Jovi-esque haircut, he represents what great small-production, handcrafted winemaking can be: a rival to any winery in California. This Pinot Gris blend is a wonderful expression of what the varietal should be with an abundance of apricot custard on the palate and nurturing notes of red pear and violets on the nose.

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PINOT GRIS

FOUR GRACES | 2011 | DUNDEE HILLS | OREGON
Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio, may just be the most underrated varietal in the world. Pinot Grigio at times can be an uninteresting wine with little character. Too often, Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio‘s French cousin, is lumped in the same category. Well, this sustainably farmed offering from Four Graces is working vigorously to make certain this mistake is never made again. With flavors of guava and peach, surrounded by notes of orange blossom and warm roasted nuts, this wine begs to be savored. Drink it. Drink it now. You‘ll be glad you did.

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CORVINA BLEND (AMARONE)

CAMPAGNOLA | 2008 | VALPOLICELLA | ITALY
Amarone is a style of red wine from the Veneto in northeastern Italy. Think Verona and Romeo & Juliet and you are there! Amarone wines are made from carefully selected bunches of the best grapes. These grapes are then dried (like a raisin) on bamboo racks prior to the pressing. In short the process leads to large, robust and rich wine unlike any other. This offering from Campagnola is far from the IHOP blueberry pancake syrup that most people are trying to pass off as Amarone today. The nose shows a pleasing meaty character of carpaccio and pot roast bolstered by blackberry, dusted black pepper, crushed chalk and a note of Hoisin spice. Bright and lively on entry, it has a great attack and is very much alive with flavors of raspberry, bing cherry, clove, whole black peppercorns and earthy richness.

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CORVINA BLEND (RIPASSO)

TOMMASI | 2010 | VALPOLICELLA | ITALY
I always seem to root for the underdog. Remember Rudy? I mean, come on, who wasn‘t rooting for Rudy? And what about Forrest Gump? He was a few wrenches short of a tool box and needed all the breaks he could get. Well, Ripasso always seems to play second fiddle to its better-known and larger wine cousin Amarone. We decided to pay tribute to the underdog with the lesser-known Ripasso. The result is a real winner with notes of violets and fresh blueberry muffins. So have a glass. I‘m rooting for you!

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ZINFANDEL

STORYBOOK | 2009 | MAYACAMAS RANGE | NAPA VALLEY | CALIFORNIA
Remember that more-than-obnoxious kid in school who, during a pop quiz, would shamelessly cheat off of you? If not, well, that kid was probably you. Nonetheless, if that kid was taking a test on Awesome Zin making and somehow metaphysically was given the opportunity to cheat off of someone who makes Zinfandel, it would (or should) be the immensely talented crew over at Storybook. This offering is deep and layered with notes of blackberries, dried flowers and sweet oak. It is a most complex and compelling take on the varietal. So have a bottle. Heck, have several. Who knows? After a few… you just may come up with an answer or two yourself.

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MALBEC

TINTONEGRO | 2010 | MENDOZA | ARGENTINA
OK, picture this: you‘re in a seaside wine bar in Argentina. Shadows leaping all around, you find yourself surrounded by men in slick suits with even slicker mustaches attached loosely to their life-lived faces. In walks a stranger with a smile that makes you question your purpose. Well, during all of this, Tintonegro Malbec is what you should be drinking. With its deep notes of spiced cherry and subtle tobacco you‘ll find yourself looking for just the right stranger all night long.

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SYRAH

K VINTNERS | 2010 | MILBRANDT | WALLA WALLA | WASHINGTON STATE
If you were to find yourself at a barbeque with Iggy Pop, Serge Gainsbourg and Tom Waits, this is the wine you‘d want to bring. The winemaker here, Charles Smith, not only once was affiliated with the band Black Flag, but later became one of the true great winemakers working in the U.S. Sure he‘s a bit eccentric. He might show up at the party with his wild hair standing up like a half-mad clown, screaming something about the state of today’s rock ’n’ roll, but in turn, he‘ll be carrying with him one great bottle of Syrah.

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SYRAH BLEND

NOVY | 2011 | FOUR MILE CREEK | CALIFORNIA
Here is a truly American wine. Syrah, with all of its grandiose flavors and unapologetic jammy characteristics, is as vibrantly American as anything made today. This example opens on the nose to give way to hibiscus flower, Chinese five spice, dried kumquat and a touch of early morning bakery. On the palate, we find a myriad of complex flavors comprising expressive sweet black raspberry, pomegranate, sweet citron and cinnamon toast.

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SYRAH

CHAVE | 2010 | OFFERUS | RHONE | ST. JOSEPH | FRANCE
If one mentions Syrah in France it would be difficult not to mention Jean-Louis Chave as one of the greats of the varietal. The Offerus is 100% Syrah, made with grapes from throughout the long, narrow St. Joseph appellation that runs along the west bank of the Rhone. With powerful aromas of black currant, dark cherry and olive, a smoky undertone of dark chocolate and weighty violet pastille candy and cracked pepper flavors, this a perfect example of why Chave is considered one of the masters.

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GRENACHE BLEND

DEMETER | 2011 | LUNAR APOGE | COTES DU RHONE | FRANCE
To quote Ethan Hawke in the movie ‘Reality Bites‘ There’s no point to any of this. It’s just a… a random lottery of meaningless tragedy and a series of near escapes. So I take pleasure in the details. You know…a quarter-pounder with cheese, those are good, the sky about ten minutes before it starts to rain, the moments where your laughter becomes a cackle… and I, I sit back and smoke my Camel Straights and ride my own melt. Well, let Ethan have his Camels, I‘ll stick to my glass of Demeter! Made from a unique hillside vineyard managed using 100% biodynamic principles. This vintage is layered with raspberry notes, velvety tannins and fresh acidity. This is the sort of wine that put affordable Rhone on the map.

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NEBBIOLO

G.D. VAJRA | 2006 | ALBA | BAROLO | PIEDMONT | ITALY
You’re welcome. What I‘m offering you here, as I‘m certain you already know, is an opportunity to taste a Barolo produced by one of the most highly regarded wineries in the world. Vajra brings the Mediterranean expression of Nebbiolo with opulence and generosity. In short, this is the chance to try exactly what excellent Italian winemaking is all about.

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NEBBIOLO

PRODUTTORI | 2008 | BARBARESCO | ITALY
Barbaresco is a unique and powerful wine made with the Nebbiolo grape produced in the Piedmont region in an area of the Langhe immediately to the east of Alba. Nebbiolo is one of the world’s greatest robust, vivacious and voluptuous wines, and when produced in Barbaresco can be a life-changing experience. So drink up!

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NEBBIOLO

FERRANDO | 2011 | LA TORRAZZA | LANGHE | PIEDMONT | ITALY
For all but the most avid collectors, Barolo & Barbaresco prices are getting out of sight. That’s when the DOC Langhe Nebbiolo rides to the rescue. Made from pure Nebbiolo, the same grape that makes Barolo and Barbaresco so alluring, these are juicy fresh wines, often made from younger vines, and priced for everyday drinking. Not even Barolo producers drink their own wines all that often. What are they drinking? Yup, you guessed it… this. Ferrando makes a killer mountain fruit, stainless steel vinified Nebbiolo that’s lush and lively, with beautiful ripe strawberry notes and elegant, yet present, tannins. To me, this is a perfect spring evening red.

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CABERNET FRANC

PIERRE BRETON | 2011 | ‘BEAUMONT’ | CHINON | FRANCE
You know the middle kid. The one with the popular big brother who plays football and the really artsy and smart little brother. The one who always, for some strange reason, seems to get left out despite the fact that they are really amazing. That’s Cabernet Franc. Everyone is always talking about Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Marsha, Marsha, Marsha… Merlot, Merlot, Merlot. Well let‘s not forget to give Cabernet Franc it’s due. This 2011 offering is gorgeous, with notes of blackberries and cassis. So drink up! You may just discover that the middle kid is just as amazing as the other siblings.

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON

KATHERINE HALL | 2009 | NAPA VALLEY | CALIFORNIA
This luxury Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa powerhouse Katherine Hall is easily one of my favorite made in the New World;
complex and layered with notes of sweet cherry jam, freshly cut flowers, cedar and anise, not to mention a finish that takes its time letting you go. I like to compare this wine to having multiple lovers: there‘s a lot going on, a lot to keep track of, but in the end you‘re guaranteed to finish with a smile on your face.

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON

OWEN’S ROE | 2011 | SHARECROPPER’S | WASHINGTON STATE
OK, pretend young Johnny Cash and young Hank Williams Jr. decided to take you out for a night on the town. This is the wine that most embodies the copius amounts of debauchery you‘d have partaken in. This is a beauty of a wine — enveloped with all-spice and electric raspberry on the nose, with velvety plum and just enough structure to make you think you‘re having a four-star meal at a Carolina rib shack.

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TEMPRANILLO

MUGA | 2005 | ‘PRADO ENEA’ | GRAN RESERVA | RIOJA | SPAIN
There are few wineries in Spain whose name conjures the heritage and prestige evoked by Muga’s Grand Reserve. With a rich display of aromas including bing cherries, violets and sandalwood, and a palate of forest fruit, dark chocolate and nutmeg, this is a perfect example of why all of us wine geeks here at The Libertine can‘t seem to stop saying, almost in a ghostly chant, the simple mantra, ‘Muga, Muga, Muga, Muga.’

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CARIGNAN BLEND

ALVARO PALACIOS | 2011 | ‘CAMINS’ | PRIORAT | SPAIN
There’s something feral about the wines of Priorat. This area in Spain has a penchant for red wines with an innate wildness. These are not well-behaved wines with lots of tidy fruit. They are unruly. Carignan’s personality defines Priorat in many ways, and its signature is hard to miss: a nose filled with primal, yet still surprisingly sensual aromas. ‘Wild‘ is a scent in wine I don’t usually discuss in public (try explaining that one in polite company), but Carignan smells beautifully sanguine, in addition to its floral, spicy, animal scents and a powerful leathery presence. Pallacio’s example is no different… it‘s wild and free. Think of it this way. If Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday in the movie Tombstone was going to be a wine, this would be it.

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GRENACHE BLEND

JABOULET | 2009 | PARALLELE 45 | COTES DU RHONE | FRANCE
What was it Ferris Bueller said? Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around every once and awhile you could miss it. Well, what better wine to take a vino timeout with. Boasting a nose of violets, black cherries, blackberries and dusty rose petals, complemented by a hint of cedar, this is a perfect red to quiet the evening down a bit and, for once, just relax.

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SANGIOVESE

ISOLE E OLENA | 2010 | CHIANTI CLASSICO | ITALY
Out among ancient hills sits the isolated expanse that is Chianti, accented by a smattering of the occasional olive trees or the more frequent wild orchids. Here sits the winery of Isole e Olena. It is in this place of antediluvian beauty that one of Italy’s most sincere Sangiovese is made… and, yes, you are about to drink it. This focused Sangiovese is elegant yet focused, bursting with notes of tan raspberry and a touch of orange blossom, with a crisp electricity that runs through to its core. If Chianti hasn‘t impressed you in the past, prepare to have your mind changed.

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BARBERA

VIETTI | 2010 | TRE VIGNE | PIEDMONT | ITALY
Listen, I know that we started out as foe. But after that courageous act maybe someday we could become friends. Friends who ride majestic, translucent steeds, shooting flaming arrows across the bridge of Hemdale… .I would follow you into the mists of Avalon. I love the movie Step Brothers. And it‘s that quote that perfectly embodies how I feel about this Barbera from Vietti. A quintessential Barbera that not only is the perfect embodiment of what a Barbera should be, but also, well, one I would follow into the mists of Hemdale. Hey Barbera! Did we just become best friends?… Yup!

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TEMPRANILLO

EL COTO | 2008 | RIOJA | SPAIN
For most of Rioja, that now famous land of the much-adored Tempranillo grape, to take a drink of one of their beautiful and masculine wines is to take a step back in time. Yet drinking El Coto’s take on the grape is to take a drink of the future. This modern, elegant yet powerful wine is filled with complex aromas of leather, menthol, lavender and wild game on the nose with a sensuous burst of late-picked plum, black lime and fresh-roasted coffee on the palate.

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PINOT NOIR

DOMAINE FAIVELY | 2010 | NUIT-ST. GEORGES | BURGUNDY | FRANCE
Pinot Noir, that moody grape best known in Burgundy, has long been the true wine aficionado‘s best friend and worst enemy. A great one will take you to a heavenly place with intrigue and nuance, while a bad one can be disappointing. This example is what I would call an angel of a Pinot Noir. The Faively is a sexy Burgundy that‘s earthy yet elegant, with notes of huckleberry and ripe cherry. Think of this as the Kate Hudson of wine—hard not to like, glowingly approachable, but definitely one you‘d like to spend some time alone with.

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PINOT NOIR

TORII MOR | 2010 | DUNDEE HILLS | OREGON
Oregon humbly accepts its quiet fame with earthy grace. The people who work the land are friendly and approachable, the climate, similar to France’s Burgundy, attracted many starry-eyed, wine-loving hippies in the 1960s and ’70s, when Oregon’s wine scene began to sprout. The people of Oregon led the charge here in the USA by creating an organic and sustainable farm scene that is unprecedented the world over. This 100% sustainably produced Pinot Noir from Torii Mor is a perfect example greeting you with hints of violet, plum and spice in the nose, with vibrant flavors of dark red plum and black raspberry transitioning into notes of cranberry and pomegranate on the palate.

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PINOT NOIR

HAMACHER | 2009 | WILLAMETTE VALLEY | OREGON
It is rare that I have a wine epiphany. Please keep in mind that often I will try between 50 and 100 wines a week, and it is easy to turn the very thing that I love into something monotonous. Yet every once and awhile, amid the myriad of wines that I am shown, one stands out that is so remarkable that I find myself thanking my lucky stars that I chose this profession. Upon drinking this Pinot Noir from the well-respected Hamacher winery, I had one of those experiences. Winemaker Eric Hamacher has won the hearts and minds of collectors and fellow winemakers alike, and upon drinking this it’s easy to see why. This is a Pinot Noir that defines why Pinot Noir, when at its best, is the most beautiful of all wines. So have a glass. You just might have an epiphany or two of your own.

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PINOT NOIR

EMELSON | 2009 | THEA’S SELECTION | WILLAMETTE VALLEY | OREGON
It’s because it’s what you love, Ricky. It is who you were born to be. And here you sit, thinking. Well, Ricky Bobby is not a thinker. Ricky Bobby is a driver. He is a doer. And that’s what you need to do. You don’t need to think. You need to drive. You need speed. You need to go out there, and you need to rev your engine. You need to fire it up. You need to grab a hold of that line between speed and chaos, and you need to wrestle it to the ground like a demon cobra! And then, when the fear rises up in your belly, you use it. And you know that fear is powerful, because it has been there for billions of years. And it is good. And you use it. And you ride it; you ride it like a skeleton horse through the gates of hell, and then you win, Ricky. You need to be like Ricky Bobby. You need to win. To win you need to drink one of the absolute best Pinot Noirs in all of Oregon. So quick, order. Do it! Do it! Because if you‘re not first, you‘re last.

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PINOT NOIR

CONTRATTO | NV | ‘FOR ENGLAND ROSÉ’ | PIEDMONT | ITALY
The Contratto winery has a storied history, complete with wars and familial grudges and backstabbing, essentially all the components of a great Shakespearean tale. However, when the uber-winemaking team over at La Spinetta took this winery over, they decided to leave the real depth of drama in the bottle. This wine itself was named “For England’ in 1930. At that time, all sparkling wines were extremely sweet, and the Royal Court of England was the first to develop a more sophisticated palate for Brut bubbles. If I may be so bold, there is not a better Sparkling wine made in all of Italy. Pure Rosé perfection.

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CABERNET FRANC SPARKLING ROSÉ

CHARLES BOVE | NV | LOIRE VALLEY | FRANCE
A shining example of sparkling pink perfection in a bottle. Fresh from the Loire comes this sparkling Rosé from the insanely talented Charles Bove. On the nose consider the come-hither aroma of a strawberry tart cooling on a windowsill, with fresh biscuit and plump cherry notes, and the occasional puff of gunflint and smoke on the palate. Loaded with complexity and grace, this is not your grandma’s rosé!

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CHARDONNAY BLEND

JACQUESSON | NV | CUVEE ‘735’ | GRAND CRU | CHAMPAGNE
This sustainably farmed blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier is exactly what truly excellent Champagne is all about. History lesson: Once upon a time, if you bought a brand-new Aston Martin, it would be delivered with a case of Jacquesson in the boot. Think of it this way, here is an opportunity to drink an unequalled Champagne, while not having to also purchase a very expensive British sports car. The wine? The nose is creamy and nougat-like, with aromas of almond, apricot, citrus peel, quince and fresh caramel, while to the taste flavors of bread dough, dried apricot, lemon confit, golden raisin and pastry cream shine. If celebrating or just in the mood for a transcendent experience, look no further.

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CHARDONNAY

VEUVE FOURNY | NV | BLANC DE BLANCS | GRAND RESERVE BRUT 1ER CRU | CHAMPAGNE
This sustainably farmed energetic Grower Champagne from the brothers Charles-Henry and Emmanuel Fourny is the very definition of finesse and elegance. Made with 100% Chardonnay grapes from Grand Cru vineyards in the prestigious Cotes Des Blancs, this offering has delicious notes of white peaches and lively citrus. If a quintessential Champagne experience is what you‘re after, try this and never look back.

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PROSECCO

LAMBERTI | NV | VENETO | ITALY
I am awesome. This state of being comes with great responsibility and dedication. Mind you, I was born this way, but like any other individual blessed with a particular gift, it requires practice to maintain its specific expression. I took the opportunity that was the proposal to my wife as such an occasion to practice my awesomeness. My eventual wife and I found ourselves on the Italian Riviera in a little seaside bar overlooking the Mediterranean. There, shaking nervously, I found my way upon my knee and with an awesome soliloquy, I proposed. She, of course, answered with an awesome Yes. It was this very Prosecco made by Lamberti that I was drinking throughout this supreme act of awesomeness. So take some advice. If someone as awesome as me drinks this wine during his marriage proposal, then someone like you should be drinking it every opportunity you get.

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PINOT NOIR BLEND

RUINART | ROSE | PREMIER CRU | CHAMPAGNE
I could write pages and pages describing the excellence and history of Ruinart Rosé. I will try to abridge myself as best I can by saying if you see a short loud-mouthed bearded guy with a glass of Rose walking through the dining room, that guy will be me, and it will be this wine in my glass. Ruinart Rosé is produced from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the best of recent vintages. All of the fruit is from premier cru vineyards. The grapes for Ruinart are selected basket by basket at the source, and only the finest premiers crus are used. Fragrant with raspberry and hibiscus, this is a vibrant Rosé. Light pink in color, the wine has touches of sweetness that don’t get in the way of its powerful personality.

BRANDY

CASTAREDE ‘SELECTION | Argmanac | France… {10.5}

GERMAIN-ROBIN ‘CRAFT METHOD’ VSOP | Ukiah | California… {12.5}

TEQUILA

CORAZON BLANCO | Jalisco | Mexico… {7.5}
CORAZON REPOSADO | Jalisco | Mexico… {8.5}
EL TESORO BLANCO | Jalisco | Mexico… {8}
EL TESORO REPOSADO | Jalisco | Mexico… {8.5}
SOMBRA MEZCAL | Jalisco | Mexico… {9.25}
RIAZUL ANEJO | Jalisco | Mexico… {12}

RUM

APPLETON ESTATE WHITE RUM | Jamaica… {6.5}
APPLETON ESTATE 12 YEAR AGED RUM | Jamaica… {8}
OLD NEW ORLEANS CAJUN SPICED RUM | New Orleans | Louisiana… {8}
RON MATUSALEM GRAN RESERVA 15YR. RUM | Dominican Republic… {9}
GOSLING’S ‘BLACK SEAL’ DARK RUM | Jamaica… {6.5}

CORDIALS

AVERNA AMARO | Caltanissetta | Sicily… {7.5}
FERNET BRANCA | Milan | Italy… {8}
CAMPARI | Novara | Italy… {8}
LUXARDO SAMBUCA | Torreglia | Italy… {7.5}
LAZZARONI AMARETTO | Saronno | Italy… {7.5}
PERNOD | Pontarlier | France… {8}
BENEDICTINE | Normandy | France… {8}
CHARTRUESE GREEN | Voiron | France… {14}
LILLET BLANC | Bordeaux | France … {8}
NORTHSHORE ABINTHE | Chicago | Illinois… {10}
PIMM’S OLD NO. 1 | London | England… {8}
KAHLUA | Veracruz | Mexico… {7.5}
BAILEY’S IRISH CREAM | Ireland… {7.5}
GRAND MARNIER | Cognac | France… {12}

BOURBON & AMERICAN WHISKEY

BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON | Frankfort | Kentucky… {7}
MAKER’S MARK BOURBON | Loretto | Kentucky… {8}
WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON | Woodford County | Kentucky… {10}
BASIL HAYDEN BOURBON | Nelson County | Kentucky… {8.5}
EAGLE RARE SINGLE BARREL 10YR. BOURBON | Frankfort | Kentucky… {8.5}
ELMER T. LEE SINGLE BARREL | Frankfort | Kentucky… {8.5}
BLANTON’S SINGLE BARREL BOURBON | Frankfort | Kentucky… {12}
JOHNNY DRUM PRIVATE STOCK HIGH PROOF BOURBON | Bardstown | Kentucky… {7.5}
MB ROLAND ‘BLACK DOG’ SMOKED WHITE WHISKEY | Pembroke | Kentucky… {8.5}
JACK DANIEL’S BLACK LABEL SOURMASH WHISKEY | Lynchburg | Tennessee… {7.5}

AMERICAN RYE WHISKEY

STILL 630 ‘RALLY POINT’ HIGH RYE WHISKEY (DRAFT) | St. Louis | Missouri… {8}
BULLEIT RYE WHISKEY | Lawrenceburg | Indiana… {8}
JOURNEYMAN ‘RAVENSWOOD’ ORGANIC RYE WHISKEY | Three Oaks | Michigan… {12}

BLENDED SCOTCH & IRISH WHISKEY

TULLAMORE DEW BLENDED IRISH WHISKEY | Tullamore | Ireland… {8}
COMPASS BOX ‘GREAT KING STREET’ BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKEY | Edinburgh | Scotland… {11}
JOHNNIE WALKER ‘BLACK LABEL’ BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKEY | Kilmarnock | Scotland… {10}

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

GLENLIVET 12YR. SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKEY | Speyside | Scotland… {10}
LAGAVULIN 16YR. SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKEY | Islay | Scotland… {20}
BRUICHLADDICH ‘PORT CHARLOTTE’ SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKEY | Islay | Scotland… {14}
ABERLOUR ‘ A’BUNADH’ S CASK STRENGTH SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKEY | Highland | Scotland… {14}

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PINCKNEY BEND | New Haven | Missouri… {7}
SMALL’S GIN | Willamette Valley | Oregon… {8.5}
RANSOM ‘OLD TOM’ GIN | Willamette Valley | Oregon… {9.5}
HENDRICKS GIN | Girvan | Scotland… {9.5}
BEEFEATER DRY GIN | London | England... {6}

VODKA

DEATH’S DOOR VODKA | Washington Island | Wisconsin… {8}
TITO’S HANDMADE VODKA | Austin | Texas… {6}
KETEL ONE VODKA | Schiedam | Netherlands… {8.5}
BOYD & BLAIR POTATO VODKA | Glenshaw | Pennsylvania… {9}