In 2008, Alexander Stein founded the Black Forest distillery with the intention of producing the best gin in the world. This gin is made up of 47 ingredients (cassia, hibiscus, sweet flag, jasmine, bee balm, cranberry, pomelo, verbena, elderflower, spruce...). Named Monkey 47 in tribute to British Commander Montgomery, who himself produced gin in the Black Forest in the 1950s, it is crafted in micro-batches (1,250 liters) and distilled in small steam-heated stills. Batch after batch, Alexander Stein writes the story of his gin with incredible talent and boundless inspiration, drawing from the very depths of the Black Forest.
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Velvet Falernum is a delicious rum produced in Barbados. This flavoured rum originates from the tropical vibes of the Caribbean and combines sweet and spicy flavours for a unique experience. It is produced from high-quality sugar cane molasses, which first ferments and is then distilled. After distillation, various herbs and fruit extracts are added, giving it its characteristic flavour.
Don Papa Baroko rum is distilled from locally produced molasses, on the island of Negros. It is then aged for several years in American oak barrels, then blended by the cellar master to ensure consistency over the years. to ensure consistency over the years.
Etsu Pacific Ocean Water Gin is distilled at the Asahikawa distillery in Hokkaido, the second largest of the four main islands of the archipelago, but the second least populated. Spring water from the mountain and seawater from the Pacific Ocean are added to carefully selected botanicals, such as juniper berries, bitter orange peel, liquorice root, angelica and coriander to produce this unique gin, which captures the Japanese coastline in a bottle.
THE BOTRAN RESERVA 15 YEARS is an exceptional Guatemalan rum, carefully aged to offer an unforgettable tasting experience.
Blended from rums aged between 5 and 14 years using the solera method, this rum benefits from maturation in four different types of casks: charred and uncharred American oak, sherry casks, and port casks.
The result is a dry and complex rum, marked by an aromatic richness that will appeal to lovers of refined spirits.
Presented in an elegant case, the Botran Reserva 15 Years is an invitation to discover and vary the pleasures for Diplomatico enthusiasts in search of new sensations.
Step into the vibrant world of Don Papa Masskara, a homage to Negros Occidental’s iconic Masskara Festival. This annual celebration, dedicated to finding joy in the face of adversity, embodies the authentic soul of the Philippines. This premium edition is blended with a pot still infusion of tropical ingredients locally-sourced in the Philippines. Distilled at 40% ABV, Don Papa Masskara is a distinctly rich, sweet and citrus spiced creation, evoking the joyous nature of its namesake fiesta.
Don Papa Rum is the spirit of Sugarlandia. A premium aged rum from the Philippines. Created on the fertile foothills of Mt. Kanlaon, where the finest sugarcane is milled to produce sweet, rich molasses. Don Papa is a tribute to Papa Isio, the real and charismatic leader from the island of Negros, Philippines. His legend was instrumental to the independence of the island during the Revolution of the 1890s. The figure of Don Papa is inspired by Papa Isio, though he is not the same person. Rather, Don Papa is the embodiment of the spirit of Sugarlandia.
Etsu is one of the first Japanese gins on the market. Etsu means "PLEASURE" in Japanese. This gin was developed by the Asahikawa distillery in Hokkaido, following the story of an ancestral Asian recipe that requires various herbs, spices, and citrus fruits, some of which can only be found in Asia (berries, peppers, citrus fruits...). The distinctive feature of Etsu gin lies in the persistent presence of orange and yuzu peels, the latter being a yellow citrus fruit very popular in Asia.
A true flagship of the Foursquare distillery: Doorly's XO Gold is an exceptional rum, aged between six and twelve years in bourbon casks and then finished for several months in Oloroso sherry casks.
This double aging process gives this rum remarkable complexity and depth, appealing to both whiskey and cognac enthusiasts.