First impression: lively freshnessSensory journey: floral on the nose with notes of jasmine, acacia, iris, lily of the valley, apricot and vanilla and velvet smooth on the palate.Blend: a harmonious blend of 20 cognacs aged for a minimum of 4 years, fro

The Style of DUKE Bourbon was inspired by bottles from John Waynes personal whiskey collection, preserved for over 50 years and only recently discovered.Meticulously blended to reflect The Dukes preferred whiskey flavor profile from tasting notes left be

| Strength:88.8 Proof |

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 91 points – Pleasing aromas of candied pecans, baked apples, milk chocolate, and honey permeate the nose of this bourbon. Nothing is held back on the palate, with bold flavors of caramel, maraschino cherries, vanilla, grated nutmeg, and cinnamon. Bold and beautiful. – 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Tried and True Award).April/2018Whisky Advocate 95 points – From first sniff, it’s clear this is mature and stately stuff. It’s quite oak-driven, but rather than purely primary wood, it smells of fine leather, cedar chest, polished handrails, and barrel warehouse. Beneath the woody splendor lurks a core of rich black cherry fruit, which permeates the full-bodied palate, oozing with dark berry fruit that slowly succumbs to butterscotch, espresso, chocolate-covered cherries, and drying tannins. A masterful work of balance and lush flavors..January/2019 | Nose: Spicy, rich, mellow, fruity, hints of sweet oak & caramel.Palate: Creamy, mellow, ripened red berries, rich, spicy, well-balanced, moderately sweet.Finish: Soft, smooth & pleasantly long.

Whisky Advocate 89 points – Peated Glenturret lies at the heart of Smoky Black, but where will the master blender find her smoke when the distillery is sold? Contemporary bottlings are rich, warming, and comfortingly smoky, with chocolate, malt, cocoa, burnt fruitcake, and baking spices. Medium-weighted blend with malt, chocolate, and bourbon biscuits, interwoven with smoke, then cherry, baked apple strudel, and chocolate desserts. Dry smoke, ginger, pepper, and dark chocolate to finish.Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Fall 2018).October/2018 | AppearanceDarkRusset goldenClear and brightAromaSmokySoft and MuskyRich and fullTasteFull flavourSpice and dried fruitsSmoke through the oakFinishLongSmokyAromatic

| All-Natural / 100% AuthenticEmpress 1908 Gin is infused with the vibrantly tinted butterfly pea blossomGin color changes naturally with addition of citrus or tonicHandcrafted from 8 organic botanicalsTraditional in flavor with forward juniper and grapefruit notes42.5% Alc. / Vol. (85 proof)Gluten-FreeUltra-clean 96%, Non-GMO corn, spirit base24 hour maceration of distilled botanicalsSmall batch size (240 gallon copper still)Made with pure Canadian water further polished with reverse osmosis |

Wine Enthusiast 92 points – Deep amber and bright in the glass, look for cedar, vanilla bean and coconut accented by peach and a light violet note. It’s light and silky, with a bracing flicker of alcohol heat..Kara Newman, December/2015
Ultimate Beverage | PROOF 80ABV 40%AGING At least 5 years |