In 1773, three McAfee brothers named James, George, and Robert left Virginia westward to explore the uncharted territory that would later become known as Kentucky. Initially traveling by canoe, the McAfee party eventually followed a native trail overland that led to the great buffalo crossing, where the brothers surveyed the land that now houses the world’s most awarded distillery – the Buffalo Trace Distillery. The survey marks they left behind are known as benchmarks, and this bourbon whiskey honors the pioneering spirits of these early American explorers.
TASTING NOTES :
NOSE: The nose carries notes of caramel with a delicate backdrop of stone fruits.
PALATE: A bold and robust palate with some notes of fine leather mingled with dry tobacco, a touch of oak, and a hint of dried cherries.
FINISH: The finish is smooth and soothing.
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Canadian rye whisky and spring water from Quebec's Far North, with notes of caramel and vanilla. This whisky is bold and authentic, in the image of the Canadian pioneers who set out to conquer the North, to whom this Rye lueurs pays tribute. The Wild North is a blend of 5-, 7- and 11-year-old whiskies aged in Montreal, partly in American bourbon casks and partly in French oak.
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.
Made on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, Etsu gin means "pleasure" in Japanese.
Made from ingredients some of which are only grown in Japan, Etsu offers a unique sensory journey in the land of the rising sun, between tradition and modernity.
20cl format.
Etsu Ocean is a limited edition distilled with water drawn from the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
This Japanese gin has undergone a maceration process with botanicals such as juniper berries, bitter orange zest, licorice root, angelica and coriander to produce this unique gin.
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is created in tribute to the mighty buffalo and the rugged, independent and free spirit of the pioneers who followed them.
Made from the finest corn, rye, and barley malt, Buffalo Trace bourbon ages in new oak barrels for years in century old warehouses until the peak of maturity.
Ryoma is the perfect mix of Japanese excellence and traditional methods. It is unique and refined with floral and fruity accents.
Rum made with pure sugar cane juice, aged in Japanese white oak casks.
The yeasts used were initially created by the distillery to ferment their sake.
Drink neat or in a cocktail
Room temperature
Matches perfectly with lychee sorbet
Matusalem Solera 7, Exceptionally Versatile Golden Rum, ideal for cocktails or neat.
Etsu Yuzu Gin has been macerated for seven days using traditional botanicals such as Japanese Yuzu, juniper berries, liquorice root, angelica, coriander and matcha. After maceration, only the gin is distilled without the botanicals, which allows the oils to infuse.