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12 RTD’S, BY THE NUMBERS
Spirits based ready to drink cocktails have skyrocketed in recent years, what’s next?
18 ESPANITA ARTISANAL TEQUILA
In the distilled spirits industry, largely dominated by multinational liquor corporations and celebrity brands, Espanita Tequila is an outlier as an independently owned, woman-founded brand.
24 THE RISE OF IMPERIAL CIDERS
Regulation changes and new demand are driving growth for high ABV ciders.
32 MAXIMIZE YOUR SALES REP RELATIONSHIP
How buyers can leverage their sales reps to create better beverage programs
36 VODKA, BY THE NUMBERS
Examining the data behind this booming spirits category.
44 HIGH-TECH HOPS
How new breakthroughs are impacting IPA styles.
48 UNDERSTANDING WINE ALLOCATIONS
Insiders share tips for snagging highly allocated bottles.
48 OPTIMIZING VALUE SELECTIONS
Retailers explain how they create a worthwhile collection of affordable wines.
60 WHY CO-FERMENT GRAPES?
Examining the impact of this centuries-old winemaking practice.
PROFILES
30 ESCORTAURO ULTRA-PREMIUM TEQUILA
When only the best will do.
54 CHARITABLE GIN
Gin Lane 1751's award winning spirits support breast cancer research.
DEPARTMENTS
4 THE FIND
6 NEW PRODUCTS & PROMOTIONS
28 WINE BUZZ
42 WHISKEY: WHAT’S NEW
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The MCBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund
The founders of the McBride Sisters Collection; Robin McBride, and Andréa McBride John, have had a clear mission from day one – to transform the industry, lead by example, and cultivate community, one delicious glass of wine at a time.
With the launch of their SHE CAN Wines in 2019, the sisters dedicated their efforts to close the gender and race gap in leadership positions in male dominated fields by providing professional development scholarships and grants to emerging women leaders.
At its inception, “The McBride Sisters' SHE CAN Fund” was created to promote the professional advancement of women in the wine industry in a concerted effort to help close the gender and race disparities. In the first year, the fund awarded scholarships of nearly $40,000 to empower women to strive for change and to create opportunities for themselves and others, where there had not been any before.
The McBride Sisters' SHE CAN Fund has invested to date more than $3 million in the professional advancement and career growth of high-potential, professional women working in male-dominated industries, with a particular focus on women of color. Via monetary grants, advertising credits, scholarship funding and mentorship programs, The SHE CAN Fund has received support from corporate partners such as Facebook (Meta), Morgan Stanley, and Brand Now, plus industry organizations including the Wine Institute, The Court of Master Sommeliers, as well as individual seed impact investors.
This year, women who are currently working in and seeking leadership positions in the wine and spirits industry, as well as entrepreneurs in related fields, are encouraged to apply for the 2023 McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund. Grantees can apply for one of three scholarships, from courses and exams issued through either (1) Court of Master Sommeliers, or (2) Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), or (3) Business of Wine Education; online course work focusing on areas such as Supply Chain Value, Sales & Marketing, Viticulture, Mass Wine Production, Winery Operations, Point of Purchase, and Importing & Exporting.
Learn more at www.mcbridesistersfund.org. Grant recipients will be announced in the fall.
Congratulations to the McBride sisters for a job well done!
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UMAMI KICK
The koji that gives life to soy sauce, sake, and miso also makes an appearance in Hikari Distillery’s sherry cask-aged Hakata whiskies, produced in Fukuoka, Japan. Now available in the U.S., the range comprises 10-, 12-, 16-, and 18-year-old expressions distilled solely from barley, a small portion of which is fermented with koji. This ancient technique lends the spirits a savory, complex appeal.
SRP: $80 (10-year-old), $100 (12-year-old), $150 (16-year-old), and $190 (18-year-old) per 700-ml bottle
AFTER DINNER DRINK
Throughout India’s Punjab region, cooling o with sugarcane juice and distilling it for home-brewed elixirs are common rituals. In honor of these traditions, Piccadilly Distilleries—home of Indri-Trini Indian Whisky—developed the just-launched stateside Camikara pure cane sipping rum. Matured for 12 years in American oak casks, it’s rife with honey, vanilla, and chocolate notes and best enjoyed neat.
SRP: $90 per 750-ml bottle
BEACH COOLER
Bolstering Something & Nothing’s premium cocktail mixer-friendly sodas brightened with grape and lemon juice is a trio of 4% ABV spritzes. There’s citrusy Sauvignon Blanc & Cucumber—which pairs especially well with the cucumber soda—French Rosé & Hibiscus, highlighting dry rosé from Côtes de Gascogne, and the umami-tart Japanese Junmai Saké & Yuzu, all born from natural juices, extracts, and botanicals.
SRP: $69.95 per 12-pack of 330-ml cans
COFFEE BREAK
AZTEC DELIGHT
It’s a centuries-old staple in Mexico, yet e ervescent tepache is little known among U.S. consumers. However, the arrival of Tepache Sazón, the first commercially produced alcoholic version in the country, promises to bring the fermented tropical fruit beverage into the limelight. Made in the small town of San Pedro, on the Pacific Coast of Mexico in Nayarit, it combines three ingredients: piloncillo (raw cane sugar), canela (Mexican cinnamon), and sweet, locally grown pineapple. A chilled Tepache Sazón can be savored straight from the bottle or alongside agave spirits.
SRP: $23.99 per four-pack of 375-ml bottles
Tequila and co ee ambitiously unite in Quintaliza, a certified-organic, additive-free reposado. Double distilled from 100 percent Blue Weber agave, the spirit is aged in both one-time bourbon casks and those that formerly held organic co ee roasted from beans harvested in Chiapas, Mexico. With sustainability in mind, the co ee grounds are used to fertilize agave fields. The result is an earthy tequila that balances flavors of caramelized agave, oak, and dark chocolate.
SRP: $79 per 750-ml bottle
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THIS MONTH’S most intriguing and innovative picks
1. SMOKE LAB VODKA
Smoke Lab Vodka, distilled five times from Basmati rice and Himalayan spring water, is truly evocative of India. First came the classic and aniseed variants, and now there is an earthy, floral one created from prized, rare Kashmiri sa ron grown in India’s Kashmir Valley, surrounded by the Himalayas.
2. KINGS COUNTY DISTILLERY
Kings County Distillery cofounder and distiller Colin Spoelman spent a year of R&D hatching a lightly ca einated, 80-proof co ee whiskey with his team at their headquarters in New York City’s Brooklyn Navy Yard. The star ingredient? Cold brew from Parlor Co ee, a Navy Yard neighbor. It imparts the bourbon and corn whiskey blend, reminiscent of amari, with layers of tropical fruit and creamy chocolate.
3. CASAMIGOS
Typically, cristalino tequilas have an añejo base, but the backbone of the Casamigos version is a smooth reposado double distilled from 100 percent Blue Weber agave and matured in American white oak barrels. Charcoal filtration lends the crystalline spirit flavors of vanilla bean and dried raisin that stand out in ri s on the Martini and Old Fashioned.
SRP: $30 per 750-ml bottle
4. CROWN ROYAL
Tastes of Golden Delicious apples, vanilla, cinnamon, and toasted oak meld in Crown Royal’s 23-year-old Golden Apple. The limited-edition whisky, lavishly presented in a golden bottle accompanied by a gold-foil collector’s box and the brand’s signature suede bag, also crosses over into lifestyle territory through a partnership with multidisciplinary artist Solange Knowles and her creative platform Saint Heron.
SRP: $45 per 750-ml bottle
SRP: $60.99 per 750-ml bottle smokelabo icial.com kingscountydistillery.com casamigos.com
5. BODEGA ARGENTO
Through Matriz Viva, Bodega Argento’s research and development program, winemaker Juan Pablo Murgia champions a holistic wine ecosystem. Dovetailing with this mission is the Artesano 2022, an organic white Malbec teeming with green apple and citrus notes made in the Blanc de Noir tradition. The grapes, sourced from Alto Agrelo in Mendoza, were harvested early to ensure a bright acidity, then pressed immediately with no skin contact.
6. TAILS COCKTAILS
A shaker, ice, and glassware are all that home bartenders need to serve Tails
Cocktails from Bacardi. The pre-mixed libations (20% ABV per three to four cocktails) include the Bacardí Rum Daiquiri that yields floating ice crystals upon shaking, and the Espresso Martini and Passion Fruit Martini with Eristo vodka that produce eye-catching natural foam when poured out of the mixing tin. Next up? The Cazadores tequila Pomegranate Margarita.
SRP: $249.99 per 750-ml bottle
SRP: $14.99 per 750-ml bottle
SRP: $14.99 per 375-ml bottle crownroyal.com bodegaargento.com tailscocktails.com
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7. THE PRISONER WINE COMPANY
Blindfold, The Prisoner Wine Company’s white wine label, has followed up its Blanc de Noir with an equally unconventional Sauvignon Blanc. After pressing the grapes from the North Coast of California, including a fraction of Sémillon, half the juice fermented in oak, while the other batch headed for stainless steel. Fusing them culminated in fresh, foodfriendly notes of honeydew, nectarine, and grapefruit.
8. DE SOI
Recalling an e ervescent brut rosé, the nonalcoholic apéritif Trés Rosé joins Katy Perry and master distiller Morgan McLachlan’s De Soi lineup. The canned concoction (750ml bottles are forthcoming) is laden with adaptogens and botanicals like lion’s mane, sa ron, and rooibos, with tastes of red fruit and lychee.
9. CHAMPAGNE BILLECART-SALMON
Named for Billecart-Salmon’s first chief winemaker, the Louis Salmon 2009 is a prestige cuvée comprising 100 percent Chardonnay Grands Crus from choice plots in the chalky Côte des Blancs terroir. The bubbly delivers a rush of marzipan and brioche on the palate underpinned by minerality.
SRP: $32.99 per 750-ml bottle
10. SANTO SPIRITS
Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri ramped up their Santo Spirits agave portfolio, known for its Mezquila, with a bold añejo. Crafted by thirdgeneration distiller Juan Eduardo Nuñez and tequilera Karina Rojo at El Viejito Distillery from 100 percent Blue Weber agave, the additive-free tequila is aged for an average of 24 months in casks that previously held American whiskey to amplify the agave’s sweet, peppery characteristics.
SRP: $25 per four-pack of 8-oz. cans
SRP: $220 per 750-ml bottle theprisonerwinecompany.com drinkdesoi.com champagne-billecart.com
11. MELETTI
The Meletti distillery in Ascoli Piceno, on Italy’s Adriatic Coast, has been producing after-dinner liqueurs like amaro, anisette, and sambuca since 1870. The latest 19thcentury recipe to make its way to the U.S. is Meletti Co ee, a union of co ee infusions, cacao, sugar, and neutral spirit that boosts espresso martinis with its chocolate aroma and nutty finish.
12. ORNELLAIA
Bolgheri wine estate Ornellaia has released its citrusy, floral Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2021. A reflection of the Tuscan coast, the Sauvignon Blanc-dominant blend is rounded out with touches of Vermentino, Viognier, and Verdicchio. The wine spent time in a mix of wood, concrete, and steel in the cellar before a year of bottle aging.
SRP: $74.98 per 750-ml bottle
SRP: $25.99 per 750-ml bottle
SRP: $82 per 750-ml bottle santospirits.com meletti.it ornellaia.com
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SUMMER COCKTAILS
LAS CAL SUNSET
2 oz. Las Californias Cítrico gin
2 strawberries
¾ oz. honey syrup
¾ oz. lemon juice
Peychaud Bitters to taste
THE FROSADO
1½ oz. Don Julio Rosado tequila
1 oz. Crème de Pamplemousse
¾ oz. lime juice
¼ oz. grapefruit juice
Method: Cocktails should be batched and poured over shaved ice in a coupe or Margarita glass to be enjoyed like an adult snow cone. Garnish with pink salt rim and half a slice of grapefruit.
SEASIDE PALOMA
1¾ oz. Everleaf Marine non-alcoholic aperitif
⅓ oz. lime juice
⅓ oz. agave syrup
Pinch of salt
Top with pink grapefruit soda
Method: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, stir, and then pour over a wine glass or highball filled with ice. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Method: Slice and muddle strawberries in a shaker. Add remaining ingredients. Add ice and shake. Fill a highball glass with ice. Double strain. Top with Peychaud Bitters and garnish with mint leaves.
SANTA TERESA 1796 PANA
1½ oz. Santa Teresa 1796 rum
¾ oz. St-Germain Elderflower
Liqueur
¾ oz. Fernet Branca
2 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters
Method: Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a coupe or snifter. Express the oil from an orange peel and then discard the peel.
ULTIMATE OCEAN POI DOG
2½ oz. fresh squeezed pomelo juice (or grapefruit)
¾ oz. yuzu citrus
¼ oz. yuzu juice
½ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. Thai basil and black peppercorn syrup
1½ oz. Ocean Organic vodka
Method: Rim half a Collins glass with salt and pepper. In a mixing tin, combine all ingredients and shake for 10 seconds. Fill the Collins glass with fresh ice and strain. Garnish with one sprig of basil.
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THE STATE OF RTD COCKTAILS
BY KELLY MAGYARICS
MARKET OVERVIEW
$1.2 BILLION IN 2020 $1.6 BILLION IN 2021
Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail revenue rose $489 million from 2020 to 2021.
Source: Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS)
DEFINING RTDS
INCREASE OF $489 MILLION
SPIRITS-BASED READYTO-DRINK COCKTAILS HAVE SKYROCKETED IN RECENT YEARS— WHAT'S NEXT?
56% INCREASE IN VOLUME
RTD cocktail volume rose by 13.1 million cases from 2020 to 2021, from 23.5 million to 36.6 million nine-liter cases.
Source: DISCUS
42% INCREASE IN REVENUE
Spirits-based RTDs comprised the fastest-growing spirits category in 2021, with a 42 percent increase in revenue from 2020 to 2021.
Source: DISCUS
The next highest was tequila and mezcal, with a 30 percent increase in revenue.
As a whole, spirits-based RTDs can include:
The RTD category encompasses any alcoholic beverage sold ready for consumption, and can be segmented into malt-based RTDs (like hard seltzer), winebased RTDs (like sangria or wine coolers), and spirits-based RTDs (like pre-mixed or RTD cocktails). In the market, these definitions can get blurry; High Noon pioneered the vodka-based hard seltzer style in 2019, which is marketed as a hard seltzer but technically classified as a spiritsbased RTD cocktail.
RTD Cocktails Spirits Seltzers
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Imported from the Netherlands, Coppa Cocktails deliver bartender-quality cocktails in awardwinning, shaker-inspired bottles. With classics like the Margarita, Cosmopolitan, and more, these 750-milliliter ready-to-serve cocktails retail for $14.99 to $17.99.
According to point-of-sale polling, 55 percent of respondents prefer a spirits-based RTD beverage to maltbased or wine-based choices.
Source: DISCUS
Top two reasons consumers prefer spirits-based RTDs: They prefer the taste, and they are made with real spirits.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF RTDS 17 TH CENTURY
Punch (a mixture of spirits, citrus juice, sugar, water, and spices) originated in the 17th century. If someone stored leftover punch in a bottle or container, it could have been the first RTD cocktail.
1892
At an event at the Heublein Hotel in Hartford, Connecticut, sta made prebatched Manhattans and Martinis for a summer picnic. It was the inspiration for Heublein Brothers’ Club Cocktails, the first trademark for bottled cocktails. These Martini variations were sold individually and in mixed sets.
1960s
Improved canning technology, which lines cans with plastic, meant that the flavor of higher-ABV cocktails wouldn’t be marred by metal. Brands like Jim Beam, Party Tyme, Duet, and many more released canned cocktails in the 1960s and beyond.
1990s
Other mixed-drink RTD cocktails launch, such as Gordon’s Gin & Tonic and Bacardi’s Rum & Cola. This also marks the advent of sugary RTD cocktails, particularly the large-format Margarita, along with malt-based alcopops like Smirno Ice and Bacardi Breezer.
2013
The recent revival of RTDs was preceded by bars looking to reduce waste and service time through prebatching cocktails, such as Ryan Chetiyawardana’s groundbreaking White Lyan, which opened in 2013 with an entirely pre-batched menu. Amidst the modern RTD revival, bartenders have released their own commercial RTD cocktails, such as Social Hour by Ivy Mix and Tom Macy.
1840
Pimm’s Cup, created in Britain in 1840, is another example of an (almost) RTD cocktail. The mixture of spirits (usually gin), and other wines, liqueurs, and infusions was usually served with sparkling lemonade or another mixer. Creator James Pimm then bottled one of his Pimm's Cups to be diluted and served.
1932
Campari released three-ounce glass bottles of Campari and soda water. It’s still one of the top-selling RTD cocktails.
1980s
Burrough’s Mixed Doubles was released, introducing the notion of RTD mixed drinks. The range consisted of a Gin & Tonic, Whisky & Dry Ginger, Whisky & Lemonade, Vodka & Tonic, Vodka & Lemonade, and Rum & Cola, bottled in glass.
2009
The launch of celebrity brand Skinnygirl Margarita is an early signal of the shift towards lower-sugar, lower-calorie, “better for you” RTD cocktails. Today, natural and organic ingredients, premium spirits, and at times, lower alcohol are common among RTD cocktails.
MID -2010s
A new crop of single-serve, canned RTD cocktails hit the market. This marked a shift from bottles to cans, valued for their portability and convenience.
2020s
The pandemic accelerated the already-growing RTD cocktail segment. With bars and restaurants closed, consumers were looking for a simple, convenient way to drink their favorite cocktails. At the same time, canned beverages became valued for their single-serve, lowtouch format amidst health concerns.
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CHANGING FORMATS
Single-serve RTD cocktails are on the rise, but largeformat packaging still dominates.
57% 1.75-LITER BOTTLES
The 1.75-liter format decreased from 70 percent share in 2019 to 57 percent share in 2021.
At the same time, 355-milliliter cans increased from seven percent share in 2019 to 31 percent share in 2021.
Source: IWSR Drinks Market Analysis
31% 355-ML CANS
The majority of single-serve spirits-based RTDs are in cans, which are lightweight, easily recyclable, and have a lower carbon footprint.
BASE SPIRITS
45.9% VODKABASED
However, there is a question about the shelf stability for certain RTD cocktails in cans. Citrus-based ones, for example, can eat away the inside of the can.
In 2021, vodka overtook tequila as the most popular base for spirits-based RTDs, with 45.9 percent of market share.
Source: IWSR Drinks Market Analysis
33.3% TEQUILABASED
8.0% RUMBASED
5.4% WHISKEYBASED
SALES REGULATIONS
47 STATES SELL MALT-BASED RTDS
Currently, 47 states allow grocery stores to sell malt-based RTDs, but 16 of those states prohibit the sale of spirits-based RTDs.
86%
For those states that do sell spirits-based RTDs, access is still very limited.
OF CONSUMERS AGREE
31 OF THOSE SELL SPIRITS-BASED RTDS that spirits-based RTDs should be sold where other RTD beverages are (according to point-of-sale polling).
Source: DISCUS
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ESPANITA TEQUILA
AFFORDABLE LUXURY WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Written by Allison Levine
Tequila is one of the fastest-growing spirits. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, “American adults cannot get enough of Mexico’s native spirits.” In the past 20 years, Tequila/ Mezcal volumes have grown at an average rate of 7.2% per year for a total increase of 273%. And the fastest growth in the agave spirits category has been in High End and Super Premium brands. One of these brands is Espanita Tequila whose motto is “affordable luxury without compromise.”
Created in 2017, Espanita Tequila is a young brand in the tequila world. Espanita Tequila was created by Marina Wilson with the goal to offer tequila lovers an authentic handcrafted tequila of the highest quality that is true to its Mexican roots and heritage, presented in luxury packaging that enhances the joy of imbibing with an added advantage of having a very approachable retail pricing. And in five short years, Espanita Tequila has established itself as a highly rated artisan tequila. Available in 23 states across the United State, Espanita Tequila has received numerous awards as the brand continues to offer innovative products.
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ESPANITA TEQUILA FOUNDER MARINA WILSON
In the distilled spirits industry, largely dominated by multinational liquor corporations and celebrity brands, Espanita Tequila is an outlier as an independently owned, woman-founded brand. While Espanita Tequila was only born in 2017, founder Marina Wilson is not new to the thriving tequila market. Wilson's immersion into the world of Blue Agave began in 2006 when she started Double Eagle Imports Ltd., an importation company dedicated to sourcing and growing handcrafted spirits in the US. “This first-hand involvement has created a solid foundation in the tequila business that is very helpful to me today,” Wilson explained. “I believe that for any owner of a distilled spirit brand, it is absolutely essential to be knowledgeable of all crucial elements that are involved in operations and have a comprehensive background in the industry even if they end up outsourcing some of the functions.”
Blue Agave spirits grew,” explained Wilson, “and so did my appreciation of traditional craft techniques that are involved in the transformation of caustic and stonehard raw agave “piña” into the incredibly flavorful, nuanced spirit, which is nothing short of magical. My appreciation of ancestral approaches of the tequila making
scale, such as the use of diffusers and autoclaves, generally come at the expense of quality and taste. While many other spirits lend themselves to modern commercial production techniques, great tequila cannot be made this way.
“Most of the steps involved in creating tequila, such as cooking of raw agave, fermentation, and distillation, cannot be hurried without sacrificing the depth and richness of flavor and softness of the palate,” Wilson explained. “Artisanal tequila production techniques are extremely laborious and time-consuming. They were designed and perfected by generations of “tequilero” in Mexico over hundreds of years and result in Blue Agave spirit that is flavorful, aromatic, and incredibly nuanced.” With an understanding and appreciation for the heritage and traditions of tequila, Espanita Tequila Company was born.
AUTHENTIC, HAND-CRAFTED PROCESS
Handling all aspects of
the
importation business for almost 18 years, the hardworking Ukrainian immigrant developed not only first-hand expertise in production, marketing, and sales of craft spirits but has found her biggest passion, Blue Agave spirits, and a steadfast dedication to introduce US consumers to the finest handcrafted tequila. Tequila is a powerful symbol of Mexican identity. This unique spirit is tightly interwoven with the culture, history, and folklore of the people of Mexico and speaks of heritage and traditions passed down through generations. “My passion for
craft eventually developed a desire to create an ultimate craft tequila brand that pays homage to the long and fascinating history of tequila in Mexico.”
THE INSPIRATION FOR ESPANITA TEQUILA
With tequila’s recent boom in popularity and rising exports, many distilleries are switching to commercialized procedures which allow them to increase output and cut costs. Approaches developed to put manufacturing of tequila to mass-produced
Espanita Tequila begins with the 100% Blue Agave plants cultivated in the high elevations of Los Altos in Jalisco's Highlands. With its cooler climate and red, iron-rich clay soil, this mountainous area produces agave plants with a longer growing cycle and higher sugar content, resulting in tequila with a fruity and floral flavor profile, gentle agave sweetness, and aromatic citrus notes. To produce Espanita, agave plants are hand-selected and harvested at the peak of their ripeness at an average age of 8 to 12 years. The ‘piñas’ are slowly cooked for up
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to 72 hours in a traditional stone oven, or ‘horno’. In the horno, steam is continuously circulating, imparting unique, sweet, honeyed, and earthy flavors to the agave, all hallmarks of traditionally handcrafted tequila from the Highlands.
The cooked agaves are crushed with a roller mill, extracting the sweet aromatic juice, which is collected and fermented for 5 to 7 days with proprietary yeasts. After fermentation, Espanita tequila is doubledistilled in small batches in traditional copper-lined alembic pot stills. Slow distillation enables the precise separation of impurities and in both distillation rounds. Only the purest middle part, known as the heart, or El Corazon, of each batch, is reserved and used. The result is an elegant and balanced tequila with a nuanced texture, memorable style, and a captivating mélange of flavors that reward every sip.
ESPANITA EXPRESSIONS: ARTESANO, BARREL RESERVE, AND SIGNATURE INFUSIONS
At the core of Espanita Tequila’s versatile range of 100% Highland Agave tequila lies its award-winning “Artesano" collection of three staple age expressions of the Blue Agave spirit: Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo. Espanita Blanco is tequila that is true to its roots: a flavor-packed, agave-forward tequila Blanco with a great sense of Jalisco’s Highlands terroir, remarkable smoothness, and an impeccable balance of fruity, herbal, and floral flavors. Espanita Reposado Tequila is aged for up to six months in
American white oak casks and offers a harmonious balance between fragrant oak and vanilla undertones and robust, earthy Blue Agave flavors. Designed for sipping neat and for enjoyment in sophisticated cocktails, Espanita Añejo is aged for up to 18 months in American oak resulting in a luxuriously smooth tequila with a rich, fruity body, honeyed wood notes, fragrant Agave presence, sophisticated creamy mouthfeel, and endless savory complexity.
In a recent extension of its product range, Espanita Tequila has introduced its limited Barrel Reserve collection of double barrel aged tequila. This new collection explores innovative aging techniques and the input of different cask finishes, showcasing what layered maturation techniques can do to enhance and enrich aged tequila’s flavor profile. Its trailblazing edition, the 97-point rated Espanita Double Barrel Reposado Tequila, is first aged for up to 4 months in charred American white oak barrels and then maturated for another 2 to 4 months in freshly emptied Bourbon casks sourced from Kentucky bourbon producers, resulting in unique, intriguing tequila with an excellent structure, and a seamless nuanced finish that showcases tantalizing bourbon accents resting on an Agave center. Released in January 2023, Espanita Double Barrel became an immediate success, garnering gold, triple gold, and platinum medals from leading spirits competitions, as well as a glowing accolade from Fred Minnick’s Ascot Awards with the description: "Oak, roasted agave,
and vanilla aromas lead to white chocolate mingling with delicate fruit, and a quick and clean mineral finish. If this tequila was Sauvignon Blanc, it would be a Sancerre.”
Furthering their commitment to innovation, Espanita is also tapping into the burgeoning flavored spirits sector with the release of the Espanita Signature Infusions line. “Our Signature Infusions edition reflects the adventurous side of our valued traditions at Espanita. While we are devoted to the refined and classic tastes in our tequila, we consistently aim to bring new and fearless flavors to our consumers,” explained Wilson. These fruit-infused 100% Blue Agave spirits come in three flavors, Lime, Pineapple, and Grapefruit. Unlike many other flavored tequilas in the market, Signature Infusions are handcrafted with real fruits. Grown in Mexico, the fruit is freshly picked, sliced, and macerated in the Blanco tequila for at least 45 days. The flavorful, aromatic infusion is then blended, cold filtered, and bottled at 35% Alcohol by Volume to create all-natural fruit-infused tequilas that are delicious and versatile in their application.
ESPANITA PACKAGING
A high-impact label can enhance a brand’s story, grab buyers’ attention with shelf appeal, and communicate the brand's values of authenticity and transparency. The craft and care put into all Espanita’s expressions is fully matched by the detail and attention devoted to all elements of its luxurious award-winning packaging. The Espanita
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Eddie Fuentes, Mixologist
branding has been influenced by the sacral Sun and Moon symbolism deeply rooted in the ancient mythology of the indigenous people of Mexico. Marina Wilson expressed, “We hope that Espanita Tequila’s presentation will connect to tequila-lovers, appealing to their appreciation of Blue Agave spirit, its incredible history, culture, and deep-rooted traditions, which we deeply appreciate and try to honor.” In a creative, original spin on conventional tequila packaging, labels of different age expressions of Espanita Tequila’s Artesano and Barrel Reserve collections feature distinctive art designs, symbolic of tequila’s journey, its transcendence from clear and pure Blanco to warm golden Reposado rested in toasted Oak casks, and culminating in a well-aged, amber-colored Añejo tequila.
The Espanita Blanco label depicts the crescent Moon surrounded by shimmering stars, a symbol of power that has been recurring in art and spiritual thought for over 30,000 years. A growing Moon traditionally marks the time to make wishes and plant seeds. The Crescent Moon is a fitting representation for the un-aged Blanco tequila as it welcomes your new creation into your life and cradles it to maturity. The label of Espanita Reposado features “the Sun in Splendor”, a golden disk of the Sun with sixteen rays and a human face; an ancient symbol of rebirth, strength, and power. As a crucial factor in growing Blue Agave crops, the Sun was selected to represent Espanita Reposado, whose golden color, achieved through months of aging in oak casks, gently evokes the warm brilliance of the midday Sun. Espanita Añejo’s label portrays a juncture of the Sun and the Crescent Moon; combined they represent a merging of opposites, unity, and cooperation. This balance between opposing parts is a fitting match for a well-aged spirit that acquired a lot of wood-driven flavors from the charred oak but still carries a presence of its innate Blue Agave characteristics.
Espanita’s newest Signature Infusions collection presents a different take on paying homage to the traditions and art of
tequila’s home country. For the last several hundred years, the work of jimadors has remained a manual, time-consuming effort and Espanita pays homage to the jimadors and their crucial contribution to the craft of tequila production. The front label, inspired by Jose Guadalupe Posada’s legacy, celebrates the Mexican Day of the Dead traditions, presenting a jimador on a horse with a traditional coa knife while the side panel features a jimador in the process of harvesting Blue Agave.
AWARD WINNING AND VALUE DRIVEN
Espanita’s commitment to authenticity, quality, and traditional handcrafted techniques has been recognized by tequilaloving consumers, as well as by industry experts and judges. As of 2023, Espanita Tequila is the winner of 23 Gold, Double Gold, Triple Gold, and Platinum Medals, as well as numerous accolades from prestigious USA and international spirits competitions. The brand was selected by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as one of the “TOP 100 SPIRITS” in 2018 and has received two “BEST BUY” awards. In Espanita’s awards cache, there is also the “Highest Recommendation” from Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal as well as “TEQUILA OF THE YEAR” and “PRODUCER OF THE YEAR” in 2021 by Bartender Spirits Awards, and “INNOVATION AWARD” from SIP Awards (2023).
In addition to Espanita's authentic, agaveforward, complex flavor and its artistic super-premium presentation designed to enhance the joys of imbibing, the brand remains committed to bringing the joy of Mexico’s finest artisanal tequila to the US consumers at an approachable shelf price. Currently, Espanita is retailing between $33.99 to $49.99 per bottle depending on age expression. Industry expert and author F. Paul Pacult recognized this in his review of Espanita Blanco, saying “Incredible Value!! Buy Three!!” Despite the challenges of recent agave price increases, Espanita Tequila lives up to its motto, "affordable luxury without compromise".
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THE VERSATILITY OF ESPANITA TEQUILA
Espanita Tequila has the admirable distinction to be as enjoyable in an appetizing cocktail as it is when sipped neat or poured on the rocks, demonstrating a remarkable versatility in its applications, a rare feature that was not lost on avid tequila lovers across the country. Tequila aficionados have called out the brand’s innate ability to elevate mixed drinks with its rich, nuanced, agave-forward flavor profile and fragrant aromatics. Proudly showcasing its sophisticated Highlands terroir, Espanita Blanco is not only a perfect sipping tequila, but its vibrant flavors of white-peppered sweet agave with a dazzling touch of herbaceous zestiness and bright notes of candied ginger and lime also make it a perfect base for a variety of creative spiffs on Margarita cocktails. This authentic artisanal tequila also shines in such traditional favorites as the Bloody Maria, Cantarito, and Sangrita, as well as in a multitude of tequila coolers and refreshing summer spritzers. The 96-Point rated Espanita Reposado Tequila, with its notably creamy palate focused on its slow-roasted Agave center and enhanced by a plethora of delectable oak-driven notes including kola nut, walnut, vanilla butterscotch, and Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, will add an unforgettable charismatic presence to a Cadillac Margarita, Paloma, Batanga, Tequila Sunrise, and even a Mexican Mule. Espanita Añejo Tequila, while primarily designed for sipping due to its redolence of thick honey, fresh grass, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow with aromatic heady notes of agave, citrus tree wood, and almond nougat, makes a perfect, one-of-a-kind Tequila Manhattan, Tequila Sour, Tequila Smash, Tequila Sidecar, or Tequila Negroni.
While the brand’s Artesano collection attempts to perfect and express the best of tequila’s three staple age expressions, Espanita Double Barrel Reposado Tequila is about showcasing the input of different cask finishes on aging Blue Agave spirit. This unique, complex double barrel-aged Reposado intrigues with its tantalizing bourbon notes resting on the underlying presence of slowroasted Agave, spiced with lively accents of citrus peel and cinnamon sparks, and teasing with notes of cherry cola, and spiced nuts
which are followed by brown sugar-sprinkled grapefruit and candied ginger. In mixology, this nuanced tequila offers a distinctive take on a Tequila Old Fashioned cocktail and will create a memorable spin on a Tequila Sidecar, a high-end rendition of a Mexican Mule, or a Mexican Julep.
The new Espanita Signature Infusions bear the same hallmark of the brand’s impressive versatility. All three naturally infused tequilas – Espanita Lime, Espanita Grapefruit, and Espanita Pineapple - can be enjoyed chilled, on the rocks, or with sparkling soda and a lime wedge for an easy refreshing spritz. Immensely sippable, Espanita Grapefruit Tequila is a great addition to several delightful Paloma variations including Italian, Spicy, and Ginger Palomas. Crispy, citrusy, and aromatic, Espanita Lime mixes well in a Margarita, Tommy Margarita, Mexican Mule, Mexican Mojito, and other craft spins of popular tequila-based cocktails. The imagination is the only limit – how about a delicious Kiwi Margarita or maybe a refreshing and herbaceous Basil-Lime Margarita, or a decadent Blackberry-Sage Margarita? Tropical, fragrant, and sweet, the 95-point rated Espanita Pineapple Tequila is a crowd-pleaser as it adds a bright and exotic spin on Pineapple Margarita spiffs, the Pineapple Mule, and even a Tequila Colada.
Espanita’s delicious natural ingredients, 100% fully ripe Highlands Blue Agave, and freshly harvested fruit from Mexico, combined with traditional artisanal production techniques and the founder’s passion for all things tequila is a win for everyone: for amateur mixologists at home, for the working hospitality professionals behind the bar, and for all of us who love and enjoy Blue Agave spirit.
ESPANITA COCKTAILS
BLACKBERRY SMASH
1.5 oz Espanita Double Barrel Reposado
Tequila
0.375 oz Triple Sec
5 Large Blackberries
1 bar spoon Agave Nectar
1 oz Dry Sparkling Wine such as Prosecco
Preparation:
In a shaker, muddle blackberries and agave nectar. Add Espanita Double Barrel Reposado Tequila, Triple Sec and a handful of ice. Shake well and strain into the glass filled with fresh ice. Top with prosecco and garnish with blackberry and a sprig of mint.
SPICY PINEAPPLE MARGARITA
2 oz Espanita Pineapple Tequila
1 oz freshly pressed Lime Juice
2-3 one-inch cubes of fresh Pineapple
0.5 oz Triple Sec
1-2 thin slices of habanero
(seeds removed)
For the rim: Tajín Clásico Chile Lime
Seasoning
Preparation:
Run a fresh lime wedge around the edge of the glass and dip it in a plate of Tajín seasoning. Fill the glass with fresh ice and set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle fresh pineapple cubes with lime juice. Add Espanita Pineapple Tequila, Triple Sec and 1-2 thin slices of habanero pepper. If sensitive to spice, use one slice. Top the shaker with a handful of ice and shake for 10-15 seconds. Strain margarita into the prepared glass.
MEXICAN
MOJITO
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ESPANITA LIME TEQUILA
2 oz Espanita Lime Tequila
1 oz freshly pressed Lime juice
4-5 fresh Mint leaves
0.5 oz simple syrup
2-3 oz lime flavored sparkling water
2-3 drops Mint bitters
Garnish: Mint sprig
Preparation:
Muddle mint, simple syrup, and lime juice in a Boston shaker. Add Espanita Lime tequila and a handful of ice. Shake well and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. Top the drink with a splash of sparkling water and add a couple of drops of Mint bitters. Stir gently to combine. Serve garnished with a mint sprig.
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IMPERIAL CIDERS ARE GROWING FAST— HERE’S WHY
HIGH-ABV CIDERS ARE TRENDING THANKS TO UPDATED REGULATIONS ON PACKAGING AND TAXATION— AS WELL AS SHIFTING CONSUMER DEMANDS
BY BETH DEMMON
Commercial cider in the U.S. tends to be painted with a broad brush by many consumers: a sweet, sugary drink meant for autumn.
But as the cider segment evolves, so does the consumer demand for variety. Cider’s slow but steady growth has come by expanding on the light, bubbly sessionability for which it’s associated into higher ABV options. Enter: imperial cider.
The term “imperial cider” was first used in 2010 by 2 Towns Ciderhouse in Corvallis,
Oregon, to launch The Bad Apple, their 10.5% ABV cider made with Northwest apples and Meadowfoam honey, and since then countless others have joined the subcategory’s ranks. Imperial cider is defined by alcoholby-volume rather than flavor, and is typically 8% ABV or higher. It is now the fastest growing style in total beer sales in the U.S. per IRI data, according to the American Cider Association (ACA), showing year-on-year growth of 111 percent.
As cider in the U.S. matures, the growing strength of imperial cider is in-
fluencing the cider industry in profound ways, changing the way cider makers operate as they respond to consumer demand for higher-alcohol options.
AN EXPANDING CATEGORY
The original definition for imperial cider coined by 2 Towns has largely held, according to marketing director Danelle Kronmiller, “both internally at 2 Towns and
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ABOVE: 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s The Bad Apple was the first imperial cider to launch in 2010.
in the industry at large,” and it remains a leader in the category. 2 Towns’ Cosmic Crisp is the top-selling imperial cider SKU in the U.S., according to IRI data, and its success inspired the launch of the Imperial Cosmic Explorer line in 2022.
Schilling Cider in Seattle, Washington, has added its own interpretation to the style. “For us, imperial cider means a cider where you add extra ingredients to achieve a higher ABV than the apple juice would ferment to on its own,” says Schilling cofounder and CEO Colin Schilling. “We import bitter sharp and bittersweet cider-specific concentrated apple juice from Europe which we then add to our fresh pressed juice in order to boost the potential alcohol, then we add an heirloom-style tannin structure we love in an imperial cider.”
He says the top-selling cider in the Schilling portfolio is their Excelsior Imperial Apple (8.4% ABV), Schilling’s first imperial cider available in a six-pack upon its launch in 2018.
More cideries across the U.S. have also clued in to imperial cider’s appeal, including: Square Mile Cider in Portland, Oregon; Bold Rock Cider with cideries in North Carolina and Virginia; and Blake’s Cider in Armada, Michigan, all of which prioritize imperial ciders in their lineup. Some have adjusted operations to meet current and projected demand. Kronmiller says 2 Towns recently added another building to their campus “to accommodate growing
demand,” while Texas’ Austin Eastciders has gone even further. “Operations have expanded to include updated blending notes, adjustments to product priority in our production line, and staff training to help support the success of our Imperial Line. We also updated our cartoning equipment to support a new four-pack package size for this line,” says Erika Guin, the operations manager.
THE VALUE PROPOSITION OF IMPERIAL CIDER
This consumer emphasis on high-alcohol options is not unique to cider, says Joe Gaynor, the cider maker at Angry Orchard in Walden, New York, the largest cider company in the U.S. “Higher, imperial ABV options are growing across many categories, including beer, flavored malt beverages, and cider,” he explains. He says after witnessing imperial cider become the lead growth driver in the cider category,
Angry Orchard launched their Hardcore Dark Cherry Apple Hard Cider in 2022 as the brand’s first nationally available 8% ABV cider.
With market conditions such as high inflation and a plethora of product choice, drinkers increasingly seek the best value in their purchases, which can translate to higher ABV. “Imperial ciders offer a shopper value proposition that most ciders, beers, and seltzers can’t. Especially in the crowded alcohol space, value without sacrificing on quality is key,” says Gaynor.
Guin says Austin Eastciders aims to appeal to consumers who want to try something new that’s intensely flavored, but perhaps wish to limit their intake. “People want to feel that they are getting what they pay for,” she says. “Products with a higher ABV provide more bang for your buck which engages consumers concerned with cost or who otherwise don’t want to drink large volumes.”
She goes on to add that they also look to other categories, such as ready-todrink cocktails, for clues on what’s trend-
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SCHILLING CIDER
“Imperial ciders offer a shopper value proposition that most ciders, beers, and seltzers can’t.”
– Joe Gaynor, Angry Orchard
ABOVE: Schilling Cider’s Excelsior Imperial Apple (8.4% ABV) is also available in six-packs.
ing. Imperial offerings are providing an opportunity for makers in emerging segments like cider to insert their products in new-to-them occasions, taking the place of other premium products.
“Imperial products draw the attention of a slightly different demographic and are typically associated with drinking to celebrate a specific occasion or when drinking in higher-energy, social groups,” says Guin.
REMOVING THE LEGAL ROADBLOCKS TO HIGHER-ABV CIDER
Kronmiller says it took years of lobbying to get the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to sign off on using the word “imperial” on cider labels. But even after that happened in 2014, the imperial cider subcategory still faced regulatory hurdles.
Schilling points to a number of legal changes that have helped imperial cider to grow. “Around 2017, the TTB updated the definition of hard cider to include ciders up to 8.5% ABV from 7% from a tax class perspective,” he says. While that only applied to ciders with no additional fruit added (which excluded fruit-flavored cider), it reduced the tax structure for higher-ABV ciders to bring it more in line with beer rather than wine.
Then, in 2021, the TTB updated their standards of fill to include 12-ounce cans. Previously, the requirements for compliance were 375 milliliters, which did not correspond with many standard packaging materials. This update greatly streamlined logistics for cider makers and allowed the sub-category to flourish.
According to 13-week IRI data on the cider category in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, ciders between 7.1% and 8% ABV were the biggest category by dollar sales, roughly doubling after the 12-ounce format was approved.
“After 12-ounce cans were allowed to be used for imperial cider, many other cider makers entered the category, leading to even more rapid growth,” Schilling explains. There are still some restrictions— no standards of fill approval for 16-ounce or 19.2-ounce ciders or inclusion of fruit-
flavored imperial ciders under the same tax structure—but makers remain hopeful more change is coming as organizations like the ACA continue to lobby the TTB.
THE FUTURE OF IMPERIAL CIDER IS BRIGHT
While some cider sub-categories are experiencing stagnation or losses, such as citrus- or stone fruit-based ciders, imperial cider’s expansive growth offsets much of this as the category as a whole continues to grow. Even Angry Orchard, American cider’s Goliath, is betting big on imperial ciders. “We see imperial cider as a great opportunity for growth on a national scale,” says Gaynor.
Kronmiller estimates 40 percent of 2 Towns’ current portfolio is imperial cider, but predicts it will go higher. “We see that growing alongside market demand,” she says. Based on imperial cider’s success to date, Guin says Austin Eastciders also plans to invest even more in the category, adding more imperial flavors and updating production to meet demand. She’s optimistic about the future. “We feel that this type of product is one worth the investment,” she says. n
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SCHILLING CIDER / ANGRY ORCHARD CIDER TRENDS
“After 12-ounce cans were allowed to be used for imperial cider, many other cider makers entered the category.”
– Colin Schilling, Schilling Cider
ABOVE: Hardcore Dark Cherry Apple is Angry Orchard's first nationally available high-ABV cider.
LEFT: 2 Towns recently expanded their cidery to meet growing demand.
ONE GLASS
On the heels of securing another round of multi-million-dollar funding, Wander & Ivy has expanded its lineup of organic, single-serve o erings with a Sauvignon Blanc from a familyowned winery in France’s Languedoc region. Also new to the range—spanning a Spanish red blend from Valencia, Languedoc rosé, and Mendocino County, California, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay—are convenient four-pack, single-varietal sets.
SRP: $68 (Sauvignon Blanc) per eight-pack and $34 (varietal set) per four-pack of 187-ml bottles
TASTE OF PROVENCE
Sainte Marguerite en Provence wines, now available in the U.S., speak to the market’s continued interest in fresh, aromatic Côtes-de-Provence AOC rosés. The family-owned label, founded in 1977, has embraced organic viticulture since 2003 and is known for its elegant blends of Grenache, Cinsault, and Rolle. Symphonie, for example, is a pale pink cuvée expressing notes of citrus and white peach, while the juicy, floral Fantastique is the only organic Cru Classé from Côtes de Provence.
SRP: $24.99 (Symphonie) and $39.99 (Fantastique) per 750-ml bottle
SEAFOOD PAIRING
Mary McAuley, the founder and winemaker of Ripe Life Wines, has followed up her Jersey Shore-inspired Clambake Chardonnay and rosé with Moules Blanc de Blancs Brut. The dry bubbly, made by the méthode Champenoise with 100 percent sustainable Chardonnay grapes sourced from California’s Lodi Valley, has a lively acidity coupled with fruity notes that make it ripe for drinking with classic moules frites.
SRP: $36.50 per 750-ml bottle
VISUAL CONNECTION
HERITAGE VINES
Haynes Vineyard is a 43-acre parcel of land in Napa Valley’s Coombsville AVA featuring vines planted in the 1960s. Now the historic site, characterized by cool temperatures and marine fog, has birthed a new brand from Lawrence Wine Estates. Overseen by winemaker Nico Cueva, the Haynes collection of single-estate bottlings includes the 2020 vintages of Vigneron, Forgeron, and Corazon Chardonnays and the 2021 releases of Forgeron Syrah and Forgeron Pinot Noir.
SRP: $120 (Vigneron Chardonnay), $150 (Forgeron Chardonnay, Syrah, and Pinot Noir), and $250 (Corazon Chardonnay) per 750-ml bottle
Launched in 2005 as Chile’s first sustainable winery, Root: 1 has taken a pioneering stance on everything from growing practices to carbon o set measures. To illuminate its initiatives revolving around the pillars of clean energy, water conservation, waste management, minimal intervention, and community connection, Root: 1 has redesigned the packaging for its estate-bottled wines, including the 2022 vintages of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Magnified illustrations of rootstocks celebrate old vines, while paper labels flaunt Wines of Chile sustainability seals.
SRP: $13 per 750-ml bottle
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ESCORTAURO ULTRA-PREMIUM TEQUILA When Only The Best Will Do
By Francine Cohen
People love beautiful things. Even better if they’re exclusive! So, it is no wonder people are clamoring to get their hands on the beautiful, Limited-Edition Escortauro 12 Year Aged Ultra- Añejo Tequila, that until 2020, was only available in one restaurant in Ensenada; La Bufadora Tequila Grill. The brand in the stand-out blue ceramic bottle is the carefully crafted output of Alex Malpica, the restaurant’s owner, and master tequilero who binds together his Mexican and European heritage in one handmade vessel. Malpica explains, “I create it all - the profile, the aging, the color… the inspiration came from my grandfather who used a family recipe to age European brandies.”
To produce today’s new product Malpica leans into his past. He explains; “My grandfather comes from the Basque Country of Spain originally; he was one of three brothers who came to Mexico for opportunity in the late
1800s, and established themselves. He worked in Puebla for the Mexican Railroad, in charge of a station where all the ammunition and weapons came in from the United States. Those rail cars were also loaded with tequila, but everyone complained it was too strong, so he started experimenting with the tequila, applying old family techniques from their brandy making days back in Europe.”
Latin America and Europe blend together today, in the bottle, thanks to the proprietary infusion of dried fruits and spices that cohabitate in an infuser before being added to the barrels. Malpica comments, “When I was a kid, I remember seeing exactly what he did, and when I got older, after doing some research, is how I came up with the family recipe.” Lest you think the infusion is doing all the work, know this recipe benefits from the perfect balance of ingredients, of which include wood. Malpica comments, “When that much handcrafting goes into the process it must be savored and enjoyed neat.”
He shares, “One thing that makes it special is that it is aged in three different stages. The first eleven years the barrels have been charred so they are at level four char, just like
Jack Daniels uses. In the final year I age it in a Bordeaux Barrel where I have just taken the wine out and poured the tequila in.” All this happens at the distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, about ten minutes away from the town of Tequila in Mazatlán, where Malpica also produces Escortauro 5 Year Barrel Aged Extra Añejo Tequila as well.
At the restaurant on the Baja Peninsula, guests are offered tastes of his creation to pair with their dinner. He says, “My chef is always looking for flavors to entice our customers, something that reminds them of a positive taste that brings them back to their younger days and makes them feel good about what they are eating today. That’s also what I am trying to accomplish.”
Escortauro has been a hit for 25 years as he says, “People who taste it at the restaurant buy a couple of bottles there and come back, bring their friends, and buy more. With the support of my importing and distribution partner Mara Imports, my goal now is to expand the brand and make Escortauro a household name.”
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Alex Malpica
WAYS TO LEVERAGE YOUR SALES REP RELATIONSHIP
FROM FOSTERING TRANSPARENCY TO CLARIFYING WHO YOUR CUSTOMER IS, THESE TIPS WILL HELP BUYERS AND SALES REPS WORK TOGETHER
EFFECTIVELY
BY SHELBY VITTEK
Selling wine is not rocket science, but it does require a certain set of skills, and not all of them hinge on one’s knowledge of wine. It takes relationships built on authenticity, honesty, trust, and respect.
Nowhere is that more evident than the relationship between a buyer and their sales rep. When done right, it’s a mutually beneficial connection—one that not only serves you as a buyer, but also your customers.
Of course, it takes time to build any meaningful relationship, but there are ways to accelerate and deepen the process. To help you get the most out of the sales
rep relationship, Beverage Media gathered tips from experts across the country.
BE HONEST AND TRANSPARENT
If you’re not interested in ordering a certain wine, just say that. Nobody wants to waste your time pouring a wine you’re never going to buy.
“If a buyer can be really direct about what their needs are, then they’ll get more out of the relationship,” says Mariel Wega, Pennsylvania sales lead for Skurnik Wines, who says she didn’t fully appreciate the power of transparency during her former days as a restaurant wine director.
Being honest with your sales rep will allow them to better curate the wines they bring to you. “There’s a nice way to say ‘no
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“If a buyer can be really direct about what their needs are, then they’ll get more out of the relationship.”
- Mariel Wega, Skurnik Wines
thank you,’ and that can really be helpful for homing in on what’s going to be appropriate down the line,” she says. “We all want to achieve the same thing. If you’re open and honest, you’re not going to hurt my feelings.”
STAY OPEN TO CREATIVE TASTING FORMATS
The pandemic disrupted a lot of industry traditions, but it also helped pave the way for new ones. While on-premise tastings with sales reps are key to doing business, they’re not the only way to taste.
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TELL THEM WHO YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE
No sales rep wants to see a case of wine they sold months ago still sitting on the shelf. They want to help you move bottles, too, and that means they want to help you find the ones your customers desire.
“I want to build the relationship with not just my client, but the client’s client,” says Lourdes Arena, the New Jersey sales manager for MFW Wine Co. A rep can get a sense of a restaurant or shop’s following by the kind of wines they already carry, but any additional information you can provide them with about customers will only help them help you further.
“We can all get jaded with the ‘job’ aspect of the business,” says Drew Prazeau, the Portland, Oregon, account manager for Grape Expectations. “At the end of the day, we are all trying to find things that not only the buyer wants, but what the buyer’s customer wants.”
Sales reps know that buyers often wear many hats. Wine buyers might also be the general manager, run sta training programs, or have to check customers out. To weed out some of those added disruptions, reps have gotten creative by inviting buyers to attend o -site portfolio tastings, either one-on-one or within a small group. Prazeau says this is a great tool that “gives [buyers] a chance to try through lots of wines quickly and e iciently.”
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TELL YOUR REPS HOW YOU LIKE TO COMMUNICATE
A sales rep can sometimes meet with dozens of di erent clients in a given week, all of whom have their own unique taste in wine—and communication style. It’s up to a sales rep to be available, helpful, and responsive, but communication is a two-way street. Tell them whether you prefer to be in touch about orders through email, phone calls, or texts.
Mallory Smith, the founder of Alt Wine Fest and a buyer at 1856, a bottle shop and bar in Portland, Oregon, finds di erent methods of communication fit di erent needs. “I go back and forth between email and text,” she says. “Email is good for longer orders and inquiries in the evening or on weekends. But I also prefer the casual nature of text for quick questions and last-minute orders.”
However, “every person is di erent,” says Wega, who despite always asking buyers point-blank how they like to be contacted, always appreciates the directness. Knowing a buyer’s communication preference helps her know when and how to follow up with them after tastings, orders, and drop-ins—and that leads to wins for all parties involved.
DON’T BURN BRIDGES
This one might seem like a no-brainer, but it’s always a good reminder to be kind. You never know what importer or distributor a sales rep might end up after their current gig. If you burn that bridge now, you might face a challenge when you want those wines in the future.
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“You don’t want to burn bridges,” says Wega. After all, wine “is a small community.” ■
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Inviting buyers to attend o -site portfolio tastings is a great tool that “gives [buyers] a chance to try through lots of wines quickly and e iciently.”
- Drew Prazeau, Grape Expectations
“Email is good for longer orders and inquiries in the evening or on weekends. But I also prefer the casual nature of text for quick questions and lastminute orders.”
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“At the end of the day, we are all trying to find things that not only the buyer wants, but what the buyer’s customer wants.”
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THE STATE OF VODKA
BY KELLY MAGYARICS
THE VODKA MARKET TODAY
VODKA COCKTAILS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK— BUT VODKA ITSELF NEVER REALLY WENT AWAY
$7.2 BILLION STATESIDE STATS
2022 VODKA SALES
■ In 2022, vodka sales in the U.S. totaled $7.2 billion, but were flat year-over-year.
The second-highest grossing category of distilled spirits was tequila and mezcal, coming in at $886 million. Source: Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS)
SPIRITS SALES VOLUME
■ Approximately half of all vodka consumed in the U.S. is made in the U.S. Source: IWSR Drinks Market Analysis (IWSR)
■ There are 547 vodka distilleries in the U.S., an increase of 9.7 percent from 2022. Source: Ibis World
INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION
$1.4 BILLION
VODKA IMPORTED INTO U.S.
Source: DISCUS
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Vodka has become the backbone of the spirits industry, accounting for 27 percent of total spirits volume. Flavored vodkas account for 21 percent of all vodkas sold.
Source: DISCUS
$ 660 MILLION $ 290 MILLION
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Roughly $1.4 billion of vodka was imported into the U.S. in 2021. France is the biggest supplier of imported vodka, followed by the Netherlands, Sweden, Latvia, and Poland.
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Russia is the largest vodka producer in the world, with over 30 percent of global production; however, 90 percent of it is consumed domestically. In spring 2022, both the U.S. and EU banned imports of Russian-made vodka as a response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Data source: IWSR
CHANGING VODKA DEFINITIONS
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) long required that vodka be “without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color.” In 2020, the TTB removed this stipulation, defining vodka as a neutral spirit that may contain a small amount of sugar and citric acid, but must not be aged or stored in wood barrels. This essentially creates room for vodkas to carry individuality.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF VODKA
The earliest record of distilling vodka in Eastern Europe (especially Russia and Poland) was in the 12th or 13th century, but it most likely dates further back than that.
Ivan the Great nationalized all distilleries in 1474; Ivan the Terrible nationalized the bars where vodka was served in 1553.
“Vodka” may be a Russian diminutive of the Polish phrase “woda życia,” which means “water of life,” a reference to the fact that this purified liquid was far safer than the communal water available at the time. However, the term wasn’t used until the late 18th century.
Some European bars, particularly those in Paris, stocked vodka in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but at that time American bars barely knew what it was.
In 1941, John Martin (owner of Smirno Vodka), Jack Morgan (who had an oversupply of ginger beer at his Cock ‘n’ Bull bar), and Sophie Berezinski (who designed copper mugs) created the Moscow Mule as a way to sell their respective products. With a creative marketing campaign, the drink’s popularity took o , and so did the American vodka market.
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In the aughts, vodka fell out of fashion, particularly among the ranks of craft cocktail bars to debut this decade. Death & Company famously did not even carry vodka.
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Among newly released, spirits-based readyto-drink (RTD) cocktails, vodka is the most common base, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. Vodka-based RTDs really took o in 2019 with the introduction of High Noon, marketed as a vodka-based hard seltzer. Now, malt-based hard seltzer producers are getting in on the vodka game, with both White Claw and Truly launching vodka and soda RTD cocktails, and White Claw launching unflavored and flavored vodkas.
A Martini renaissance has come about since 2021, bringing vodka back into the craft cocktail conversation. Even sweet takes on the Martini—most notably the Espresso Martini—are coming back in vogue.
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CLASSIC VODKA COCKTAILS
ABSOLUT
Vodka and dry vermouth; stirred with ice; served up in a Martini glass; garnished with a lemon peel or olive.
VODKA MARTINI
The latest addition to the Absolut avor range, Absolut Wild Berri combines the avors of freshly picked blueberries, blackberries, and wild strawberries. Its refreshingly sweet versatility makes Absolut Wild Berri easy to mix, serve, and enjoy classics with a twist.
THE MANY FLAVORS OF VODKA
Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and lime juice; shaken with ice; served up in a cocktail glass; garnished with a lemon peel.
COSMOPOLITAN
The tradition of flavored vodka in Russia and Eastern Europe dates back a long time, with natural infusions like blackberries, ginger, horseradish, dill, and coriander. In the U.S., the flavored vodka landscape has changed over time.
BLOODY MARY
Vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, horseradish, Tabasco sauce, and black pepper; built in a pint glass over ice; garnished with some combination of citrus wedge, olive, celery stalk, and other savory items.
CITRUS: First gaining popularity in the 1980s with the introduction of SKUs like Absolut Citron, citrus-flavored vodkas remain popular today. Lemon dominates, but many brands produce grapefruit, lime, orange, and more.
FRUIT: Peach, berry, melon, pineapple, and many more fruits can be found in the flavored vodka landscape today—some of which are combined, like strawberry lemonade or honey melon.
SCREWDRIVER
Vodka and orange juice; mixed in a highball or double highball glass over ice.
SPICE: Spicy vodka flavors are not especially popular, but they persist—and notably, the first widely marketed flavored vodka, Absolut Peppar, falls under this category.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, co ee liqueur, freshly-brewed espresso, and simple syrup; shaken over ice; served up in a Martini glass; garnished with a few whole co ee beans.
DESSERT: A fad of the 2010s, flavored vodkas entered the market with confected flavors that ranged from whipped cream, caramel, and chocolate to Swedish Fish and peanut butter and jelly.
WHITE RUSSIAN
Vodka, Kahlua, and heavy cream; built in a rocks glass over ice and stirred to combine.
BOTANICAL: After the launch of Ketel One Botanical in 2018, more brands have shifted to infusing vodka with natural ingredients like cucumber, mint, rose, and chamomile (and often distilling it to a lower proof).
MOSCOW MULE
Vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice; built in a copper mug over ice; garnished with a lime wheel.
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Vodka and tonic water; served over ice in a highball glass; garnished with a lime wedge. Vodka soda is a popular variation today, a drink sco ed at by some as it is meant to taste like nothing.
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WHISKEY: WHAT‘S NEW
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND
Hudson Whiskey’s most recent, limited-release innovation is a fiveyear-old New York Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Produced at Tuthilltown Distillery in the Hudson Valley, the grain-forward spirit is pot-distilled from a mash bill of 95 percent corn and five percent malted barley grown by local family farmers. The kosher-certified 92-proof whiskey, signaling a rise in the 20-year-old brand’s aged varieties, then rests for a minimum of five years in American oak casks.
SRP: $49.99 per 750-ml bottle
BBQ SEASON
Fans of the autumnal Harvest Whiskey Sour, the first ready-todrink collaboration from George Dickel and Social Hour, now have a summery canned cocktail (20% ABV per three servings) to look forward to. The Bourbon Smash, a cross between the mint julep and whiskey sour, showcases eight-year-old Dickel bourbon complemented by notes of muddled mint and Meyer lemon. Perfect for alfresco outings, it can be simply poured over ice and garnished with a peach slice or strawberries.
SRP: $28 per four-pack of 250-ml cans
WOOD FINISH
Alabama-made Clyde May’s Whiskey now has a nine-year-old cask strength rye. Matured for a minimum of nine years in former bourbon barrels, the limited-edition 113-proof whiskey is buoyed by steeping an assortment of French oak and American oak and cherry wood chips in the liquid for an additional four months to garner layers of spice, caramel, and vanilla.
SRP: $64.99 per 750-ml bottle
OLD-TIMER
Kentucky master distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell have unveiled their third iteration of the limited-edition Russell’s Reserve 13-year-old bourbon. The 114.8-proof whiskey, the oldest variant in the Russell’s Reserve portfolio, unfurls with notes of dried dark fruit and burnt brown sugar, paving the way to a warm, smoky finish.
SRP: $150 per 750-ml bottle
KENTUCKY TERROIR
In 2022, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. debuted Hardin’s Creek, a label centered on limited-edition rare whiskeys. Its latest o ering, The Kentucky Series, magnifies the impact landscape has on flavor profile. The three expressions, all 17-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys using the same mash bill, were aged on di erent Beam campuses with distinct microclimates. For instance, the 110-proof Frankfort, new this month, was influenced by the presence of a creek bed. It follows Clermont, which kicked o the series in June, and precedes Boston, slated for September.
SRP: $169.99 per 750-ml bottle
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HOPS ARE GOING HIGH TECH
FROM GENE-EDITING TECHNOLOGY TO CRYOGENIC FREEZING, SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS IN HOPS ARE HELPING BREWERS IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND DELIVER NEW, INTENSE IPA AROMAS
BY JOSHUA M. BERNSTEIN
America is not a nation of great nuance. We like loud music, louder cars, and pumpkin spice lattes. Intensities attract attention, which is a guiding principle for the country’s approach to IPA production. Over the last decade, IPAs grew stronger and hazier with ever-larger doses of the latest fruity and tropical hops. Upping hop quantities delivered bigger flavors and fragrances, and customers happily paid for aromatic oomph.
The wins—lines for $20 four-packs at taprooms—came with efficiency losses. Hops are sponges that soak up beer. More hops? Less finished beer. “You get more intensity by adding more hops, but at a certain point it’s really not efficient,” says Stan Hieronymus, the author of For the Love of Hops.
As the price of raw materials, labor, and utilities increase, breweries are rethinking their more-is-better approach.
“We’re way past the heyday of craft where you can hop with 10 pounds per barrel and
lose 50 percent of your beer,” says Phillip Chou, the director of brewing solutions for John I. Haas, a hop products supplier in Yakima, Washington.
Breweries seeking cost savings, increased yield, and intense aromas in their IPAs are turning to a growing number of high-tech innovations. Brewers are fermenting beers with genetically modified yeast strains, as well as embracing cryogenically concentrated hops additives that might create consistently hazy beer or deliver a cleaner bitterness. Brewing advanc-
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es are no longer about developing another novel hop variety. “There’s been a huge acceleration in the space of efficiency,” says Blake Crosby, the CEO of Crosby Hops in Woodburn, Oregon. “It’s a little bit of the Wild West.” Welcome to the fast-evolving frontier of science and hoppy beer.
HOP INNOVATIONS DELIVER BETTER YIELD
America’s craft brewing industry partly built its reputation on simplicity. With just water, grains, hops, and yeast, breweries transformed four ingredients into worlds of uncharted flavor. Extracts, enzymes, and other science-lab hacks were reserved for multinational Goliaths, not the Davids brewing up businesses in old warehouses. Now that craft breweries are comfortable making hard seltzers and experimenting with every conceivable culinary ingredient, and start-up breweries have expanded into competitive regional and national players, some breweries are rethinking that recipe formulation.
“We have customers that would never have considered using something other than a pellet or a whole-cone hop,” says Chou. (Hops are commonly dried, pulverized, and pelletized, looking like rabbit food.) “Now those same customers are willing to talk about extract-based products for making beer.”
Hops’ central lupulin glands, which contain the essential oils, resins, and acids that lend beers their scents, are surrounded by leafy matter that can contribute a grassy, vegetal character. Like many suppliers, John I. Haas has developed products that break the hop into constituent parts that efficiently deliver flavor, bitterness, and other beneficial attributes. HopHaze can help beers
keep a cloudy outlook, while Flex is a flowable bittering product. Lupomax delivers concentrated versions of popular hop varieties, such as Citra and Mosaic, minus any potential astringency.
“Anything that can give you better yield, along with better flavor, is kind of a no-brainer,” says Jeremy Moynier, the senior manager of brewing and innovation at Stone Brewing in Escondido, California.
CRYOGENIC FREEZING HELPS HOPS
To deliver maximum aroma, hop suppliers are increasingly turning to a cryogenic freezing process. In a nutshell: Liquid nitrogen is used to separate a hop’s leaf from its lupulin gland, which is compressed into pellets. A cryogenic hop product can “give you an extra pop,” says Hieronymus.
Yakima Chief Hops in Yakima, Washington, pioneered the process with its Cryo Hops sold in single varieties and blends such as Cryo Pop. Freestyle Hops in New Zealand sells SubZero Hop Kief made from native hops like Nelson Sauvin. And this January, Crosby Hops released its version of cryogenically frozen hops, CGX.
Big fragrances aren’t the only benefit. Brandon Capps, the founder and head brewer of New Image Brewing in Arvada, Colorado, regularly makes IPAs with cryo products. The concentrated pellets deliver savings on ship-
ping, a steadily increasing expense. “It behooves us to figure out how to get extra yield and reduce our cost of goods without compromising quality,” says Capps.
UNLOCKING THIOLS CAN ACCENTUATE AROMAS
Hops lack an aromatic monopoly. Yeast strains can also deliver supercharged scents like a hefeweizen’s banana notes. That’s nature’s handiwork. Now yeast suppliers are using gene-editing technology to tailor strains to deliver the fruity, tropical scents that are prized in IPAs.
Of note, Berkeley Yeast in California and Chicago’s Omega Yeast are exploring the impact of thiols, a class of aromatic compounds commonly found in hops, wine grapes, and fruits including guava and grapefruit. With thiol-boosted strains
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CGX, cryogenically frozen hops made by Crosby Hops.
Lance Shaner, the owner of Omega Yeast.
Jeremy Moynier, the senior manager of brewing and innovation at Stone Brewing.
such as Cosmic Punch and Helio Gazer, Omega Yeast helps breweries create fragrant IPAs without going gung ho on hops.
The rise of thiolized strains creation aligned with a Southern Hemisphere innovation. In late 2020, Jos Rufell, the cofounder of Garage Brewing in Wellington, New Zealand, introduced Phantasm powder that’s derived from local Sauvignon Blanc grape skins that remain rich in thiol precursors. Thiolized strains work in concert with Phantasm to unlock a huge tropical bouquet.
It’s not a question of which came first: the powder or the yeast? “They just so happened to be complementary,” says Omega Yeast owner Lance Shaner. “We’ve done enough research to know that there was something special about New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc grapes.”
Phantasm powder is becoming a more common additive for standout IPA producers such as Other Half, The Veil, WeldWerks, and Stone, which just released the Phantasm-packed Patio Magic Double IPA. “We like to try out everything,” Moynier says. “Sometimes it really fills up the R&D schedule, but we love that. It’s just more information and more possibilities.”
HOW MUCH INNOVATION CAN THE IPA MARKET BEAR?
Scientific brewing innovations are now debuting at a dizzying clip, each one promising to unlock new levels of efficiency and aromatics. For breweries, figuring out which products are impactful can be overwhelming.
“At some point, it’s almost hard to keep up with all the new stuff,” says Scott Janish, a cofounder of Sapwood Cellars in Columbia, Maryland. He’s the author of The New IPA: A Scientific Guide to Aroma and Flavor and regularly experiments
with hop products, from Phantasm to cryo hops and hop oils—they improve yield and offer consistent flavor profiles.
Boosting efficiency is imperative for larger breweries, says Janish, but the costbenefit might not make sense for smaller breweries that largely sell out of taprooms. “We would only add something to a beer if it enhances it,” says Janish, who regularly uses cryo hops.
Turning to science for scents can also be an unnecessary step into an uncanny valley. “You’re going, ‘Why not just add fruit to an IPA?’,” says Hieronymus. “In some of those beers, that’s what they taste like.”
The next few years will be a feelingout period for these functional hop products. Some will succeed, some will retreat into the research lab. Just because something is new doesn’t mean breweries need it “unless it’s going to be dramatically better than something they’re already using,” says Crosby.
Freestyle Hops managing director Dave Dunbar is focused on advancements like Mega Motueka, a blend of Phantasm powder and a native hop. He works closely with brewers to connect “what made good beer with what was happening on the farm and in the field.”
Adjusting harvest windows, farming practices, and hop processing on a varietalby-varietal basis might seem old school, but the end goal is similar: intensity, in turn leading to a more considered approach to IPA construction. Instead of excess, Dunbar says, breweries are “starting to think much more in terms of flavor impact.”
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Scott Janish, a cofounder of Sapwood Cellars; beer hops; Hophaze, developed by hop products supplier John I. Haas, helps beers keep a cloudy outlook.
“We like to try out everything. Sometimes it really fills up the R&D schedule, but we love that. It’s just more information and more possibilities.”
– Jeremy Moynier, Stone Brewing
John I. Haas provides hop varieties as well as newly developed hop products.
NAVIGATING THE TRICKY WORLD OF WINE ALLOCATIONS
HARD-TO-FIND BOTTLES ADD BUZZ TO A RESTAURANT WINE PROGRAM OR RETAIL SHOP, BUT SACRIFICES AND LOGISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS EXIST IN PROCURING THESE LAUDED EXPRESSIONS
BY KELLY MAGYARICS
Highly allocated bottles—those for which demand outstrips supply—are the unicorns of the wine world. Whether offerings hail from a stellar vintage or from a boutique winery with a cult-like following, these sought-after wines can have wine professionals scrambling to place them on menus and shelves. But what’s the secret sauce to snagging, keeping, and positioning allocated wines? And is it all worth it?
FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS IS A MARKED ADVANTAGE
“Securing allocations is not about tricks or strategies; it’s about continued support
and being a good, respectful partner with your suppliers,” says Andy Fortgang, who along with Sergio Licea owns Flor Wines, a retail shop in Portland, Oregon. Maintain-
ing a mutually beneficial relationship via continuous sales throughout the year can yield the opportunity to purchase more difficult-to-acquire wines.
While Braithe Tidwell, the beverage director for the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group in New Orleans, agrees with the philosophy of always being polite, on time, and kind to sales reps, she believes getting your hands on allocations starts with a little sleuthing. “Reach out to your distributor’s sales teams and find out what’s available in your market,” she says.
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She also suggests managing expectations; some wines just never make it to certain parts of the U.S. because larger, more populous markets end up with the lion’s share. Moreover, laws dictating the rules for allocations vary among the states.
For example, depending on the vintage, there are only 250 to 450 six-pack cases of Castello Banfi ‘Vigna Marrucheto’ Brunello di Montalcino—the Tuscan winery’s single-vineyard release—imported into the U.S.. These are allocated to each region based on the percentage of business as it relates to the sales of Banfi’s Brunello portfolio, explains executive marketing director Lauren Marano. However, there is some flexibility built in to ensure that loyal customers also have access, regardless of market size. “Banfi relies on their distributor partners and the discretion of their sales team to determine the channel mix and accounts where these wines are sold,” says Marano. “It’s most often the best and longest-standing Banfi customers who purchase these wines because ultimately, they are buying for end consumers who are familiar with the portfolio and actively seek them out.”
There is one form of networking and relationship-building that buyers might overlook: going directly to the source. “Reaching out to a wine producer to share how much you love and care about their wines can help ensure that you receive al-
locations,” says Natalie Tapken, the wine and beverage director for Bluepoint Hospitality Group in Easton, Maryland. “Producers want to know their wines will be placed at restaurants [or in shops] where there is great care and respect.” Contacting a producer directly as well as signing up for a newsletter, following them on social media, and attending their local tastings all show loyalty to a favorite brand—and may keep your restaurant or retail shop top-of-mind for allocation opportunities.
PLAYING THE ALLOCATION GAME
Still, Fortgang believes the process can often be distilled down to math. “For some wineries and importers it’s a direct equation: you buy X amount of A, you can get Y amount of B,” he says. While this may
make wine seem more like a commodity prone to pay-for-play tactics, it has the intended consequence of parity: assuring there is enough of a really popular wine to go around by also requiring a buyer to stock one that’s much more readily available. And, he says, just as it’s within the rights of an importer or distributor to force your hand, it’s also within your rights as a buyer to bow out.
At Bas Rouge, Bluepoint Hospitality Group’s 24-seat contemporary European restaurant, Tapken is able to receive allocations in part because the wine program supports multiple wines within a given portfolio. “The distributors want to work with trusted people who have taken the time to build a small relationship over time,” she says.
According to Tidwell, distributors and importers will often require a by-theglass placement or a long-term buying commitment to receive certain allocations. The former can be a great method to encourage experimentation—and a way
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF FLOR WINES / BANFI VINTNERS
LEFT: Sergio Licea (left) and Andy Fortgang (right) own Flor Wines in Portland, Oregon. Fortgang says maintaining a strong, respectful relationship with suppliers is the key to securing allocations.
“For some wineries and importers it’s a direct equation: you buy X amount of A, you can get Y amount of B.”
– Andy Fortgang, Flor Wines
RIGHT: Lauren Marano, the executive marketing director of Banfi Wines, says allocations have regional flexibility to ensure access for loyal customers across markets.
to appeal to fans of more mainstream, wallet-friendly selections. But signing an agreement to stock or carry certain wines over the long term only works with honesty. “Be transparent—let your reps know the direction of your program and how much you can buy,” she recommends.
Beyond market preferences and stocking requirements, other challenges exist. “Some wineries only want, or mostly want, their wine in restaurants,” Fortgang points out. “Then it’s up to the distributor to honor the request of their supplier, while still keeping their customers happy.” Tidwell and Tapken agree that on-premise placements are seen as more prestigious for some producers. But Rich Martini, a key accounts manager for Tri-Vin Imports in New Rochelle, New York, believes the appeal of on-premise versus off-premise can depend on factors including the amount of business an account does with a supplier as well as how large (and prestigious) they are. The uptick in direct-toconsumer sales also takes a slice from the retail portion.
An unsaid expectation dictates that buyers accept their allocation each year.
“If you don’t take it, you can lose it,” says Fortgang. If a buyer opts out, another one will step in who may be upset the following year if you take “their” portion—it’s the wine industry’s version of “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” Vintage variables also factor in if a region loses a portion of the harvest due to hail, rot, disease or fire.
Still, Tidwell believes exceptions exist. During the pandemic, she was offered an extra allocation of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Though she knew it could jeopardize future offers, she turned it down as the restaurant group was being conservative with every purchase. “Because I was transparent, we were able to stay on the list.”
ARE ALLOCATIONS WORTH IT?
Once these wines find their way into a shop or a restaurant’s wine cellar, it’s up to the wine professional to market them as a treasure—or a treat. For reasonably priced wines like Château Rayas’ ‘Château des Tours’ Côtes du Rhône, Tidwell takes one of two tacks. “It can either be marked up to match its rarity and therefore boost your cost of goods, or let it be a hidden gem on the menu.” She relishes the chance to see guests get excited about the latter. Tapken also puts an unexpected al-
located option on the menu to build loyalty among connoisseurs. While it makes financial sense to hold back higher-end bottles to appreciate in value, she prefers to list all of them to drive up enthusiasm for her program.
On the retail side, the staff at Flor Wines is mindful of not selling an entire allocation to a customer just because they walked in on the right day; instead, they would rather spread the word and open a dialogue. “It’s an opportunity to drive the point home that wine is an agricultural product and there is only so much to go around,” says Fortgang. That also becomes a way to educate disappointed repeat customers when their new favorite wine is gone from the shelf.
An allocation can be a great boost to a wine program, but is it ever worth fighting for? It can be for coveted bottles, Tapken says, but not at the expense of purchasing others you won’t be proud to offer. But Fortgang believes “fighting” isn’t worth it. “It means you’re going about your relationship with the supplier wrong, working against either other and not with each other,” he says. And with so many amazing global wines and the unknown factor of how vintages will develop over time, Tidwell has never fought for an allocation. “It’s best to move on and develop other parts of your list that need work.”
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ABOVE: Braithe Tidwell, the beverage director for the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group in New Orleans.
“[An allocated wine] can either be marked up to match its rarity and therefore boost your cost of goods, or let it be a hidden gem on the menu.”
– Braithe Tidwell, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
BELOW: Natalie Tapken, the wine and beverage director for Bluepoint Hospitality Group in Easton, Maryland.
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GIN LANE 1751 MAKES A WIDE RANGE OF HIGH-QUALITY, AWARD-WINNING GINS WHILE DEDICATING ITSELF TO BREAST CANCER RESEARCH BY DONATING HALF OF ITS PROFITS EVERY FALL
Since Gin Lane 1751’s launch in 2017 in partnership with eighth-generation distiller Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers, it has created a range of classic, Victorian-style gins that are bold and balanced. It’s also a gin brand with a purpose: Every fall, Gin Lane 1751 donates 50 percent of its profits to the breast cancer research charity The Pink Agenda.
“At the end of the day, you need to make a choice on what you as a person and company stand for and how a social cause component can be woven into your business plan,” says Geoff Curley, the founder and CEO of Gin Lane 1751. This particular cause is near and dear to Curley’s heart, having lost several family members to breast cancer.
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THE RETAILER'S GUIDE TO ENTRY-LEVEL WINE SELECTIONS
IN THE AGE OF INFLATION, INDUSTRY EXPERTS SHARE
THEIR INSIGHTS ON HOW THEY MAINTAIN A WORTHWHILE COLLECTION OF AFFORDABLE BOTTLES FOR CONSUMERS LOOKING FOR VALUE
BY JANICE WILLIAMS
There was a time when wine lovers could walk into almost any retail store and grab a bottle with a single-digit price tag. But with rising interest rates, ongoing inflation, surging oil prices, supply chain issues, the high price of glass, and much more, it’s become increasingly challenging for retailers to find quality bottles to offer at lower prices.
“When we opened up 15 years ago, our daily wine collection was priced at $11.99 or less. At the beginning of January, we bumped that up to $14.99. That’s the first major shift we’ve had to do re-
garding our value wines selection,” says Craig Heffley, the owner and wine buyer at Wine Authorities, which has shops in Durham and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Of course, budget wines do still exist. However, the threshold for what’s considered value for quality bottles has changed. For many retailers, the standard for reasonably priced wines worth drinking now ranges from $15 to $20.
“There was a time when we could find items under $10, but that pool has gotten very generic,” says Seamark Zarisfi, the wine buyer at Millesima in New York City. While $15 to $20 seems to be the value range for Millesima’s demographic, Zarisfi says there isn’t “much resistance from clients” for bottles inching into the $22 to $24 category.
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So how do retailers make the most out of their value selections in today’s ever-stressful economic climate? It starts with lining shelves with bottles of highly regarded varieties sourced from regions beyond the usual.
EXPANDING THE SEARCH FOR QUALITY WINE
While any buyer would be hard-pressed to find Sancerre for less than $30 these days, worthwhile bottles from Touraine— a nearby subregion of the Loire Valley that also specializes in Sauvignon Blanc—are easy to score for half the price. At Convive Wine & Spirits in New York City, the cheapest bottle of Sancerre is set at $29, but Domaine de la Potine Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine costs just $13. Store owner and wine buyer Jesse Warner-Levine can barely keep it on the shelf.
“What’s happened is that new wines are providing the value, opposed to the historic bottles we used to be able to depend on,” says Warner-Levine. “That means I have to go find new wines and take the time to unearth something that actually offers a value at the under-$15 price point, because any reliable bottle that kicked ass at $14 is now $22.”
IT ALSO PAYS TO LOOK FOR WINE OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSIC REGIONS.
“We’re bringing in a lot more wine from Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, Israel, Greece, and Portugal,” says Jade Palmer, a wine as-
sociate at 3 Parks Wine Shop in Atlanta. “These places are just starting to get notoriety, or they’re a little more undervalued than France, Italy, and California in the wine world. So you’re still able to get excellent quality stuff for incredible value out of those regions.”
Buyers who find wines from less-popular regions get the benefit of buying bottles for less at wholesale. Still, Heffley says researching, locating, tasting, and stocking value wines from underrepresented wine areas does more for the customer than save them money; it gives customers the “experience of trying something new and exciting.” He points to a producer in León, Spain, who makes wine from the obscure grapes Prieto Picudo and Albarín. “None of our customers asked for these wines, but they’re high quality and afford-
able. Our customers are becoming more and more interested in them,” he says.
THE LESS-IS-MORE APPROACH
The demand for value wine is still as high as it’s ever been, according to most retailers, but as wine drinkers become savvier, it’s crucial to provide a bevy of options that will appease their palate and their pockets across all varieties and price points.
“At least 25 percent of customers that come through the shop ask for at least one value selection in their entire transaction,” says Palmer. “The difference is that customers are more open to buying maybe two bottles of wine in the $15 to $20 range instead of buying four bottles of something that doesn’t have as good of quality for $10.” Considering this, Palmer says that offering a variety of wines spread across different price points is better for them.
The number of value SKUs in a wine shop does matter, though. At Millesima, Zarisfi has found that smaller shops should have no more than five to seven value bottles per variety. That way, customers still have options within the price range but not so many they’re deterred from trying something different. “You’re always looking to not only build a client base, but also guide the client base up the ladder,” says Zarisfi. “If you have a ton of value-driven wine, then it becomes difficult to move a customer up the ladder because they’re just moving between wines in the same category.”
OPPOSITE: The selection at Gary's Wine & Marketplace ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jesse Warner-Levine, Convive Wine & Spirits; Craig Heffley, Wine Authorities PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF CONVINE WINE & SPIRITS // PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF D.L. ANDERSON
“At least 25 percent of customers that come through the shop ask for at least one value selection in their entire transaction.”
– Jade Palmer, 3 Parks
Wine
Shop
Gary Fisch, the CEO and founder of Gary’s Wine & Marketplace in New Jersey and Napa, says it’s all about “controlling your inventory.”
“I believe 100 percent that no one size fits all,” he adds. “We need to have style and pricing differences within every category. But you still need to ask yourself, ‘how many wines in that price point do I carry? Can my selection benefit from adding one wine at that price point?’”
MAXIMIZING PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Location also plays a role in maximizing sales of value selections—although every retailer has their own method. For some, maintaining a separate value table or shelf is helpful for customers who don’t necessarily want to engage with the staff or want to find something worth drinking with ease—but that doesn’t mean retailers have to limit value offerings to that section.
ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: At 3 Parks Wine Shop in Atlanta, stocking a variety of wines spread across different price points works well for customers; the value price point seems to be between $15 and $20 for customers at Millesima in New York City.
“We have two tables right when you walk in that are everyday, value-price offerings,” says Dan Weber, a wine buyer at Leon and Son Wine in Brooklyn. “Twenty dollars and under is the limit there, but we have so many wines in that price range that they don’t just fit there. So they’re also peppered in with the rest of the selections around the shop.”
At Convive, Warner-Levine finds it’s a more exciting shopping experience for customers if the store isn’t organized around price point. “The wines that we have on the shelf all offer value and are sensible for the price, but our value as
a store is that the quality is high for everything we have,” he says. “So it doesn’t matter if a $15 bottle is next to a $30 bottle—both wines will be exceptional for the price.”
Fisch says that mixing value selections with the rest of the inventory can offer natural opportunities for consumers to incrementally trade up. “If somebody’s mindset is stuck on $12 to $15 wines, and all those bottles are together, that’s what they will end up with,” he says. “But if they’re open to spending between $12 to $15 and there’s a fantastic bottle for $16.99 that they’re interested in right next to it, they may be open to spending more.”
Aesthetics aside, building trust with customers is the most important factor for maximizing value selections in a continuously changing wine industry.
“When people come into the shop, I want them to feel confident with their purchase, whether it’s an inexpensive bottle or the most expensive,” says Weber. “They know we’ve given every bottle a lot of attention and thought about why we selected it, and they can trust that it’s going to do the thing they hope it’s going to do.” ■
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PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF 3 PARKS WINE SHOP // PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF MILLESIMA
RETAIL GUIDE
“If [a customer is] open to spending between $12 to $15 and there’s a fantastic bottle for $16.99 ... right next to it, they may be open to spending more.”
– Gary Fisch, Gary's Wine & Marketplace
THE SCIENCE OF CO-FERMENTATION
RESEARCHERS AND WINEMAKERS WEIGH IN ON HOW THIS CENTURIES-OLD WINEMAKING PRACTICE AFFECTS THE COLOR, FLAVOR, AND TEXTURE OF THE FINAL WINE
BY JACOPO MAZZEO
In a wine industry driven by an increasing fixation on single-origin and singlevariety expressions, some longstanding winemaking practices would be implausible if introduced today, such as Porto's unspecified field blends or Champagne’s intraregional cuvées. The co-fermentation of white and red grapes is similarly unusual by today’s standards (although co-fermenting varieties of the same color is a more common practice). It has comparable historical value to the production methods of Porto or Champagne, yet perhaps lesser renown.
Much of today's red wine is made exclusively with redskinned grapes, but co-fermenting varieties of different colors is still allowed by a number of European denominations, and is occasionally employed in the New World, too. It is widely practiced across the Rhône Valley, including in Côte-Rôtie, where up to 20 percent Viognier can be added to Syrah, and Châteauneuf-duPape. In Burgundy, a portion of white grapes can still be used in red wines of any quality level, though this doesn’t happen very frequently. In Rioja’s Basque enclave of Alavesa, winemakers still regularly use Viura or Malvasia to round off their younger reds. Portugal even has a distinct term for this style of wines—palhete—whose history can be traced back hundreds of years, as
18th-century wine merchant John Croft documents in his Treatise on the Wines of Portugal
According to Gonzalo Sáenz de Samaniego, the owner and winemaker of Rioja Alavesa’s Ostatu winery, the practice emerged in response to practical—rather than enological—needs. “Our ancestors were harvesting a single plot in one go, which often involved grapes of different colors,” he says. “That was the reason for co-fermenting then. Nowadays … a small contribution of white grapes gives red wines some freshness, tannic stability, and elegance.”
Pierre Fabre, the manager of Château Mont Redon, still uses Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, and a little Grenache Blanc as part of his Châteauneuf-du-Pape field blend for no other reason than upholding tradition. “Historically, most vineyards here had both white and red grapes, though whites might be just three percent. Maybe people thought it would help cross-fertilization?” he speculates.
Despite several academic studies on the subject, the effects of co-fermenting different grape varieties is still debated. Some researchers—and winemakers—find that co-fermentations result in noticeable differences in the final wine, while others are less convinced. Beverage Media spoke with several experts to gain a better understanding of the science behind this ancient winemaking technique.
THE QUESTION OF COLOR
Fabre dismisses the prevailing myth that white grapes aid in fixing a red wine’s color, a notion that finds support in recent academic research. “It has been anecdotally said that white grapes were added to
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stabilize color … We never found that,” says Federico Casassa, an associate professor of enology, wine, and viticulture at California Polytechnic State University. “Quite the opposite, that is, dilution of color.”
Casassa’s research involved studying Viogner and Syrah co-ferments in varying proportions. He found that additions of up to five percent Viognier showed no perceivable color differences compared to a pure Syrah wine; 10 percent and 20 percent Viognier lowered most of the chromatic parameters, while “20 percent Viognier wines had lower concentrations of anthocyanins and flavonols, suggesting possible dilution of these phenolics,” writes Casassa. “These results suggest that additions of Viognier at the rates studied here neither improve the phenolic composition nor enhance the color stability of the final wines.”
A study published in the Australian Journal of Wine and Grape Research on the co-fermentation of Tempranillo with Viura found similar results. It also highlighted that Viura additions do not significantly change any of the wine’s aroma or flavor attributes, but, when made via carbonic maceration, the addition of Viura may lead to increased perceivable acidity.
Some studies, however, found diverging results. A study from 2013 demonstrated increased color in one-year-old Chianti made with Sangiovese, Malvasia, and Trebbiano. A 2014 paper published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirmed that larger additions of Pedro Ximénez pomace (20 percent) lead to color dilution, but argues that smaller ratios (10 percent) can benefit the phenolic potential of warm-climate reds in their youth.
Meanwhile, an experiment with Chambourcin, the lower-tannin, red hybrid variety, found that the addition of 20 percent Viognier diluted the wine’s color, but it benefited from significantly increased concentrations of phenolics such as catechin (seed tannin) and total tannins.
– Federico Casassa, associate professor, California Polytechnic State University
A 2018 Canada-based research paper published in Food Chemistry noted that dilution can actually be beneficial when working with hybrid varieties, particularly in regions that are not subject to strict regulations on blending. According to the study, “Red hybrid cultivars such as Frontenac carrying high anthocyanin content are known to produce dark coloured reds as well as highly coloured rosés that are unsuited for customer preferences. Addition of [white pomace] proves to be an effective tool to modulate the phenolic, volatile, and color profile of wine, which
OPPOSITE: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay co-fermenting.
ABOVE: Jenny Mosbacher, Fossil & Fawn, adding pied de cuve to a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay co-fermentation.
may result in a positive impact on wine mouthfeel, aroma, and appearance.”
THE QUESTION OF FLAVOR
According to Fabre, picking times are the main challenge when it comes to cofermentations. To ensure simultaneous fermentation, all grapes must be harvested together, which occasionally requires picking white grapes slightly overripe. “We have late-ripening whites [in order] to have everything ripe roughly at the same time,” says Fabre. “But last year, ripening was [out of sync], so for the very first time we didn’t use the whites. I didn’t see much of an effect on the wine. It’s such a small amount of white grapes, no more than five percent. If you would co-ferment more white grapes, those would of course lower the alcohol but also dilute the structure, the tannin, and fruit concentration.”
Nicole Rolet, the CEO of Provence winery Chêne Bleu, argues that even small additions of white grapes have an effect on a red wine’s structure and flavors. “Our Syrah is very similar to that of the northern Rhône. Nice aromas, good tannin and aging potential, but also a bit austere,” she says, hinting at her Syrah, Grenache and Roussanne blend, Héloïse. According to Rolet, co-fermenting Roussanne lends the wine a certain fleshiness and pleasant aromatics.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF FOSSIL & FAWN
“We found that the dilution effect occurs across the board with additions of [white grapes]. But this is a dilution effect on color, not on flavor.”
Casassa's research partly corroborates Rolet’s claims: “We found that the dilution effect occurs across the board with additions of [white grapes],” says Casassa. “But this is a dilution effect on color, not on flavor. Flavor is sometimes lifted by these additions, depending upon the variety. Viognier seems to work best, and I suspect this is because of the addition of Viognier’s terpenes to the red ferments.”
Following years of experiments, Rolet found that blending white and red wines after fermentation yielded significantly different results as the white variety’s aromas were “getting lost in the blend”—a claim that this time clashes with Casassa’s research. “We never found that co-fermentation actually results in better liquids than simply blending the finished wines,” says Casassa. “This applies both to red-red or red-white co-ferments … chemically and sensorially, the difference between co-fermenting and blending seems to be relatively minor.”
In this instance, Casassa’s research focused on Syrah blends with white Rhône varieties, including Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Picpoul, and Grenache Blanc. The study reports that, of all white varieties investigated, Viognier does appear to
provide more aromatics to the wine. This outcome, however, is experienced both by co-fermenting the grapes as well as by blending post-malolactic conversion. In fact, the paper notes that “co-fermentation had no effect on wine composition … [but] post-[malolactic] blending gave increased aromatics and color, while offering greater flexibility and fewer logistical issues than co-fermentation.”
OLD TRADITION, NEW WINES
Beyond the confines of appellation rules, unconventional winemakers are harnessing co-fermentation’s potential to craft vibrant and captivatingly aromatic red wines that show unique and unusual flavor combinations and textures, and whose style transcends conventional red and white categories. New Zealand’s The Hermit Ram, for instance, regularly produces multi-skin-color field blends, its latest featuring Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gewürztraminer from “one of North Canterbury’s earliest planted vineyards.” Meanwhile, Oregon’s Fossil & Fawn applies the carbonic maceration process to an ever-changing mix of white and red varieties to craft its Do Nothing cuvée.
“In some vintages, it is a dark rosé in appearance, and in other years looks like a typical red wine ... For the sake of brevity, we call it a red wine, but in truth, it's kind of its own thing,” says co-owner Jim Fischer. “Thankfully, it seems like a lot of consumers don't really get too hung up on needing to categorize things. And, for that matter, we've also stopped worrying about it. Our wine usually ends up in the light/chillable red section of menus and bottle shops if that category exists there.”
Co-fermentation of white and red grapes was once a customary technique across Italy's wider Chianti area. While the practice is still permitted in the Chianti DOCG, it was prohibited in 2006 from the regulations governing the more prestigious Chianti Classico DOCG. Some local winegrowers are eager to revive this historical practice, and are prepared to declassify their wine to Toscana IGT in order to do so (in much the same way Tuscan winemakers did when white and red coferments were the DOCG norm and Super Tuscan blends were the IGT outliers).
L’erta di Radda owner and winemaker Diego Finocchi uses the traditional local recipe of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano, and Malvasia on his Due & Due Toscana IGT. “Blending red and white grapes together to make a unique wine is something that has always fascinated me,” he says. “I use white grapes to slim the wine down, soften the Sangiovese’s tannins, while at the same time creating a more complex aromatic profile.”
Despite the contradictory nature of the research, winemakers like Finocchi continue to experiment with co-fermentation. They are defying traditional classifications based on grape skin color in order to explore the value of this somewhat misperceived and neglected historical practice, and the uncharted textures and flavor profiles it has the potential to generate. ■
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COGNAC VS GRAND CRU YMCO
COGNAC VSOP (NEW LABEL) YMCO
COGNAC VSOP URBAN LIGHTS YMCO
COGNAC XO EXCELLENCE YMCO
REMY LOUIS XIII 80 PF YMCO
REMY V YMCO
VSOP ROBIN THICKE LTD EDITION YMCO
VSOP W. 1738 YMCO
SALIGNAC COGNAC VS 80 PF sws
SENIOR ORIGINAL CURAc;AO BLUE 62 PF sws
ORIGINAL CURAc;Ao CLEAR 62 PF sws
ORIGINAL CURAc;AO ORANGE 62 PF SWS
THE LAST DROP COGNAC 1950 84 PF YMCO
CURAc;AO
BOLS
BLUE CURAc;AO YMCO
ORANGE CURAc;AO YMCO
DUBOUCHETT BLUE CURAc;AO 30 PF YMCO
POTTERS CURAc;Ao BLUE & ORANGE 40 PF GREN
EAUX-DE-VIE
CHRISTIAN DROUIN BLANCHE NORMANDIE sws
80 PF
ETTER
FRAMBOISE 82 PF sws
WILLIAMS PEAR 84 PF SWS
ZUGER KIRSCH 82 PF sws
F MEYER
FRAMBOISE 90 PF sws
KIRSCH 90 PF sws
MIRABELLE 90 PF SWS
POIRE WILLIAM 90 PF sws
FASSBIND KIRSCH -SWISS
G.E. MASSENEZ
EAUX-DE-VIE DE POIRE WILLIAMS
PRISONNIERE
FRAMBOISE WILD RASPBERRY BRANDY
KIRSCHWASSER CHERRY BRANDY
MIRABELLE YELLOW PLUM BRANDY
POIRE WILLIAMS PEAR BRANDY
MONTERU
SINGLE GRAPE EAU DE VIE - FRANCE 80 PF
CABERNET, CHARD, MER LOT, RIESLING
PEAK SPIRITS
EAU DE VIE PEACH 80 PF (ORGANIC)
EAU DE VIE PEAR 80 PF (ORGANIC)
ST GEORGE SPIRITS
AQUA PERFECTA EAU DE VIE KIRSCH BRANDY
AQUA PERFECTA EAU DE VIE PEAR BRANDY
80 PF
BASIL EAU DE VIE 80 PF
GEN EVER
BOLS GENEVER
84 PROOF
BARREL AGED GENEVER
GENEVER 108.84 PF
GENEVER W/COCKTAIL SET
GIN - DOMESTIC
AMADOR DISTILLERY GIN 80 PF
AMETHYST LAVENDER GIN 90 PF
AVIATION GIN 84 PF
BAINBRIDGE HERITAGE GIN 90 PF ORG
DOUG FIR
BARTON GIN 80 PF
BELLOWS GIN 80 PF
BELLRINGER GIN 94.4 PF
BERKSHIRE MOUNTAIN DISTILLERS
ETHEREAL GIN 86 PF
GREYLOCK GIN 80 PF
BLADE GIN - CALIF
BLADE GIN
RUSTY BLADE GIN BRL-AGED CASK STRNGT
BLUECOAT AMERICAN DRY GIN 94 PF
BOORDS DRY GIN 80 PF
BOOTH'S GIN 80 PF
BRISTOL
BUMMER & LAZARUS GIN 92 PF
BURNETT'S GIN 80 PF
CALVERT LONDON DRY 80
CAPROCK DRY GIN 82 PF ORGANIC
CHATHAM GIN 80 PF
CONEY ISLAND CARLO GIN
CRATER LAKE CASCADE MT GIN 95 PF
CROP FARMERS GIN ORGANIC 93.4 PF
CROWN RUSSE GIN 80 PF
CRYSTAL PEAK GIN
DEATH'S DOOR GIN 94 PF
DISTILLERY NO. 209
GIN BARREL RESERVE 92 PF
GIN W/SOOM TONIC
GIN 80 PF
GIN 92 PF
GIN 92 PF KOSHER
DOROTHY PARKER AMERICAN GIN 86 PF
DRY FLY DISTILLING -SPOKANE WA
BARREL RESERVE GIN
DRY FLY GIN
ENGLISH GUARD GIN 80 PF
FEW SPIRITS
AMERICAN GIN 80 PF
BARREL AGED GIN 80 PF
STANDARD ISSUE GIN 114 PF
FLEISCHMANN GIN 80 PF
FREMONT MISCHIEF 80 PF
GENEVIEVE GIN 94.6 PF
GILBEY'S GIN 80 PF
GORDONS GIN 80 PF
HIGH SPIRITS DESERT DRY GIN 80 PF
JOURNEYMAN BILLBRY BLK HRT GIN 90 PF
JUNIPERO GIN 98.6
LEOPOLD BROTHERS - COLORADO
AMERICAN SMALL BATCH GIN 80 PF
NAVY STRENGTH GIN 114 PF
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MCCORMICK GIN 80 PF
MR. BOSTON ENGLISH MARKET GIN 80 PF
NEW AMSTERDAM GIN RESTAURANT ONLY
OLD GROVE 86 PF
OOLA GIN 90 PF/ BRL AGED GIN 94 PF - WA
PERRY'S TOT NAVY STRENGTH GIN 114 PF
PLATINUM 7X GIN 80 PF
PRARIE ORGANIC ON PREMISE ONLY
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FORDS GIN 90 PF
G'VINE
SMALL BATCH FLORAISON 80 PF
SMALL BATCH NOUAISON 88 PF
GABRIEL BOUDIER - FRANCE BOUDIER SAFFRON GIN
GATES OF LONDON GIN 80 PF
HAYMAN'S OLD TOM - ENGLAND 80 PF
HENDRICK'S 88 PF
KONYAGI GIN
KRISTA GIN 80 PF
MAGELLAN GIN 80 PF
82.6 PF
MARTIN MILLER'S GIN
80 PF
90.4 PF
MAYFAIR LONDON DRY GIN 86 PF
MONOPOLOWA DRY GIN 87 PF
MONOPOLOWA GIN - AUSTRIA 87 P F
NO. 3 LONDON DRY GIN 92 PF
NOLET'S
RESERVE DRY GIN 104.6.PF
O ORIGINAL INDIGO GIN 80 PF
OXLEY DRY GIN 94 PF
PINNACLE GIN 80 PF
PLYMOUTH GIN
82.4 PF
NAVY STRENGTH 114 PF
RIGHT GIN 80 PF
ROYAL DOCK GIN - ENGLAND 114 PF
SACRED
GIN ASST (PINK GRPFRT/LICORICE/ JUNIPER/ COR/CARD/ORRIS) 88 PF
GIN CARDAMOM 87.6 PF
GIN CORIANDER 87.6 PF
GIN JUNIPER 87.6 PF
GIN LICORICE 87.6 PF sws
SPIRITS
PARADIS 80 PF PWS PARADIS IMPERIAL 80 PF PWS RICHARD 80 PF PWS VS 80 PF PWS PRIVILEGE VSOP 80 PF PWS XO 80 PF PWS HINE COGNAC ANTIQUE XO lER CRU 80 PF sws H BY HINE VSOP 80 PF sws HOMAGE 80 PF SWS RARE VSOP 80 PF sws TRIOMPHE 80 PF sws HORSE NAPOLEON XO COGNAC 80 PF PHI JACQUES CARDIN COGNAC APPLE 80 PF SWS JASMIN 80 PF sws VSOP 80 PF sws JEAN FILLIOUX COGNAC CRIS KELT WW COGNAC COMMODORE WW COGNAC PETRA TOUR DU MONDE WW COGNAC VSOP WW COGNAC XO WW MERLET BROTHERS BLEND COGNAC WW MERLET C2 COGNAC & CASSIS WW LANDY COGNAC DESIR RED 80 PF sws VS 80 PF sws VSOP 80 PF sws XO 80 PF sws LEOPOLD GOURMEL COGNAC QUINTESSENCE SWS 84 PF LEOPOLD RAFFIN COGNAC EXTRA COGNAC YMCO VS COGNAC YMCO XO COGNAC YMCO LOUIS ROYER VS COGNAC KOSHER 80 PF sws VSOP COGNAC KOSHER SWS VSOP PREFERENCE 80 PF sws XO COGNAC KOSHER 80 PF sws MAISON ROUGE VS COGNAC 80 PF YMCO VSOP COGNAC 80 PF YMCO MAISON SURRENNE YMCO BORDERIES (DISTILLERIE GALTAUD) 80 PF YMCO GRANDE CHAMPAGNE XO 80 PF YMCO SURRENNE COGNAC 80 PF YMCO TONNEAU NO 180 PF YMCO MARTELL COGNAC sws CARACTERE 80 PF sws CORDON BLEU 80 PF SWS L'OR JEAN MARTELL 80 PF sws VS 80 PF sws VSOP 80 PF SWS XO 80 PF YRC sws MAXIME TRIJOL COGNAC CRIS MEUKOW COGNAC VANILLA VS 60 PF sws VS 80 PF SWS MONNETV.S. MWL MOTORCYCLE NAPOLEON XO CGNAC 80 PF PHI OTARD VSOP, XO 80 PF PEWS REMY MARTIN COGNAC 1738 ACCORD ROYAL YMCO
ROGUE
CRIS WW WW WW WW WW PEWS sws sws YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO sws sws sws sws sws sws GREN YMCO YMCO WW WW YMCO sws PWS MWL sws YMCO SWS sws GREN JWBG YMCO SWS YMCO JWBG SWS sws sws sws SWS sws sws WW WW YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO SWS YMCO sws sws PWS YMCO sws sws PEWS PEWS MWL YMCO SWS WW YMCO PEWS sws YMCO WW sws SWS AWS sws YMCO YMCO sws
PROHIBITION RANSOM RANSOM OLD TOM GIN 88 PF RE:FIND GIN
PINK SPRUCE GIN SPRUCE GIN ROYAL EMBASSY
sws YMCO YMCO YMCO SWS sws sws SWS sws sws sws sws SWS sws sws SWS sws sws sws YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO WW WW SWS sws sws sws sws sws SWS sws sws SWS sws sws SWS sws sws sws SWS sws sws SWS sws sws sws YMCO sws AWS MWL sws SWS YMCO AWS AWS WW YMCO PEWS YMCO CRIS YMCO sws sws sws YMCO YMCO YMCO MWL PEWS sws PWS SWS YMCO sws sws sws YMCO PEWS sws sws sws SWS ROYAL GATE RUSSELL HENRY GIN HAWAIIAN GINGER GIN LONDON DRY GIN MALAYSIAN LIME GIN SEAGRAM'S GIN & JUICE BLUE BEAST 35 PF GIN & JUICE CITRUS 35 PF GIN & JUICE GRN DRAGON 35 PF GIN & JUICE PRPLE RAGE 35 PF GIN & JUICE RED FURY 35 PF GIN DISTILLERS RSV 94 PF GIN EXTRA DRY 80 PF TWISTED GIN APPLE 70 PF TWISTED GIN LIME 7 0 PF TWISTED GIN ORANGE 70 PF TWISTED GIN PEACH 70 PF TWISTED GIN PINEAPPLE 70 PF TWISTED GIN RED BERRY 70 PF SPIRIT WORKS GIN 8 6 PF SLOE GIN 54 PF S T GEORGE SPIRITS BOTANIVORE GIN DRY RYE GIN TERROIRGI N TAAKA GIN 80 PF UNCLE VAL'S BOTANICAL GIN VOYAGER DRY GIN GIN - IMPORTED BEEFEATER GIN BURROUGHS RSV 86 PF GIN 94 PF BEEFEATER 24 LONDON DRY GIN 90 PF BLOOM GIN 80 PF BOMBAY 86 PROOF SAPPHIRE 94 PROOF EAST 84 PF EAST GIN 84 PF BOODLES GIN 90 PF BROKERS GIN 94 PF BULLDOG GIN LONDON DRY 80 PF
GIN OLD RAJ DRY GIN 110 PF OLD RAJ DRY GIN 92 PF CAORUNN GIN 83.6 PF GIN 92 PF CITADELLE GIN 88 PF RESERVE 88 PF DAMRAK GIN 83.6 PF DARNLEY'S VIEW GIN 94 PF DARNLEY'S VIEW GIN 94 PF DOORNKAAT EDINBURGH GIN
CADENHEAD'S
INDEX BIN 155
GLAZED DONUT 70 PF sws
MAPLE BACON 70 PF sws
MARIPOSA AGAVE NECTAR LIQUEUR 60 PF YMCO
MCCCORMICK COCKTAIL LONG ISLAND YMCO
ICED TEA 75 PF
Spirits Index by Brand
LIQUEUR 80 PF sws
AGAVERO YMCO
ORANGE LIQUEUR 64 PF YMCO
ORANGE TEQUILA LIQUEUR 64 PF YMCO
TEQUILA LIQUEUR 64 PF YMCO
AGUARDIENTE CRISTAL 60 PF sws
CRISTAL SIN AZUCAR 60 PF sws
AGWA COCA LEAF LIQUEUR 60 PF PEWS
BRIOTTET
CREME DE BANANE 50 PF sws
CREME DE CASSIS 40 PF sws
CREME DE FRAM BOISE 36 PF SWS
CREME DE MURE sws
BUNRATTY POTCHEEN -IRELAND 90 PF PEWS
CAFE BOHEME COFFEE CRM LIQ 32 PF YMCO
CAFE LOLITA LIQUEUR 40 PF SWS
CAPRINATURA LEMON 64 PF TEG
GRAND CHEVALIER 80 PF sws BLACKBERRY & BRANDY 30 PF GREN ARACELI MARIGOLD LIQUEUR YMCO MELON LIQUEUR 42 PF sws COFFEE LIQUEUR 30 PF GREN ORANGE CURAt;AO 30 PF SWS CREME DE CACAO 40 PF DARK OR WHITE GREN ARGIOLAS LIQUEURS SAMBUCA LIQUEUR 42 PF sws CREME DE CASSIS RASPBERRY LIQ 40 PF GREN TREMONTIS LIMONE 68 PF TEG SLOE GIN 30 PF sws CREME DE MENTHE 30PF GREEN OR WHITE GREN TREMONTIS MIRTO 60 PF TEG GERMAIN-ROBIN PEAR DE PEAR YMCO FLAVORED BRANDY 40 PF APRICOT GREN ARMAND GUY PONTARLIER ANIS 46 PF SWS GRAND MARQUETTE LIQUEUR 80 PF GREN LONG ISLAND ICED TEA 80 PF GREN AVERNA HIRAM WALKER MELON LIQUEUR 40 PF GREN LIMONI DI SICILIA 84 PF AWS AMARETTO 50 PF sws RASPBERRY LIQUEUR 33 PF GREN SAMBUCA CITRUS 84 PF AWS ANISETTE WHITE 60 PF SWS SLOE GIN 40 PF GREN LICORICE 84 PF AWS BLACK RASPBERRY 33 PF sws SOUR SPLASH APPLE LIQUEUR 30 PF GREN SAMBUCA 84 PF AWS BLUE CURAt;AO 30 PF sws PRALINE PECAN LIQUEUR YMCO AVERNA CARAMEL APPLE LIQUEUR 30 PF sws RE:FIND LIMONCELLO BRANDY 80 PF sws CASONI APERITIVO LIQUEUR 30 PF sws CREME DE BANANA 30 PF SWS RIVES SEVILLE ORANGE LIQUEUR 76 PF SWS LIMONI DI SICILIA 84 PF SWS CREME DE CACAO DARK 30 PF sws SABROSO COFFEE LIQUEUR 48 PF sws SAMBUCA 84 PF sws CREME DE CASSIS 30 PF sws SHAKKA CORDIALS KIWI 30 PF YMCO SAMBUCA CITRUS 84 PF sws CREME DE MENTHE GREEN 30 PF SWS SOUTHERN COMFORT SAMBUCA LICORICE 84 PF SWS CREME DE MENTHE WHITE 30 PF sws 100 PF AVEZE LIQUEUR 30 PF AWS CREME DE NOYAUX 30 PF sws 100 PROOF YMCO AVEZE LIQUEUR 40 PF sws HA2ELNUT LIQUEUR 48 PF sws SS PF AVION EXPRESSO LIQUEUR 70 PF sws KIRSCHWASSER 90 PF SWS LIME YMCO B & B 80 PF YMCO MELON LIQUEUR 40 PF sws LIME FISHBOWL YMCO BAILEYS IRISH CREAM ORANGE CURAt;AO 30 PF sws 70PF CARAMEL 34 PF PWS PUMPKIN SPICE 30 PF sws 70 PROOF YMCO CINNAMON 34 PF PWS SLOE GIN 30 PF sws BLACK CHERRY 70 PF YMCO COFFEE 34 PF PWS WHIPPED CREAM LIQUEUR 70 PF sws FANTASY FOOTBALL YMCO HAZELNUT 34 PF PWS HOUSE SPIRITS COFFEE LIQUEUR 40 PF sws SOCO FIERY PEPPER YMCO IRISH CREAM 34 PF PWS J VINEYARDS PEAR LIQUEUR 60 PF AWS ST GEORGE SPIRITS VANILLA 34 PF PWS J. WITTY ORGANIC CHAMOMILE LIQUEUR- PEWS AQUA PERFECTA RASPBERRY LIQ 40 PF YMCO BARENJAGER sws CA 40 PF RASPBERRY LIQUEUR YMCO HONEY LIQUEUR 70 PF sws JEREMIAH WEED BOURB LIQUEUR 100 PF PWS SPICED PEAR LIQUEUR YMCO HONEY & PEAR 70 PF sws JUAREZ TEQUILA DSS GOLD 80 PF SWS STIRRINGS HONEY & TEA 70 PF SWS KE KE BEACH KEY LIME CRM LIQ 30 PF YMCO GINGER LIQUEUR 50 PF PWS HONEY LIQUEUR & BOURB WHISKEY 70 PF sws KOVAL PEACH LIQUEUR 36 PF PWS BAUCHANT LIQUEUR 80 PF sws CHRYSANTHEMUM HONEY LIQ 40 PF ORG AWS POMEGRANATE 36 PF PWS BECHEROVKA LIQUEUR 76 PF SWS GINGER LIQUEUR 40 PF ORGANIC AWS SWEET REVENGE LIQUEUR 77 PF YMCO BELLE DE BRILLET KROGSTAD sws THATCHER'S PEAR COGNAC 60 PF YMCO AQUAVIT GAMLE 84 PF sws ORGANIC BLOOD ORANGE 30 PF SWS PEAR LIQUEUR 60 PF (COGNAC BASE) YMCO AQUAVIT 80 PF SWS ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE 30 PF sws BENEDICTINE 80 PF YMCO KUCHAN BLACK WALNUT LIQ-CA WW ORGANIC ELDERFLOWER 30 PF sws BERENTZEN LAIRDS ORGANIC POMEGRANATE 30 PF sws APPLE LIQUEUR 40 PF YMCO APPLEJACK BONDED - NEW JERSEY 100 PF PEWS ORGANIC APPLE SPICE GINGER SWS PEAR LIQUEUR 40 PF YMCO OLD APPLE BRANDY 7.5 YR - NJ 80 PF PEWS ORGANIC BLUEBERRY 30 PF sws WILD CHERRY LIQUEUR 40 PF YMCO RARE APPLE BRANDY 12 YR NJ 88 PF PEWS ORGANIC CUCUMBER 30 PF sws BERTINA ELDERFLOWER-FRANCE 40 PF PEWS LE GRAND MURIEL ORANGE LIQUEUR MWL ORGANIC PRICKLY PEAR 30 PF SWS BIGALLET CHINA-CHINA YMCO LEOPOLD BROS LIQUEURS -COLORADO ORGANIC TRES CHILES 30 PF sws BINYAMINA AMERICAN ORANGE 80 PF PEWS ORGANIC YUM BERRY 30 PF sws AMARETTO 54 PF sws FERNET 80 PF PEWS TORANI AMER YMCO BANANA LIQUEUR 54 PF sws FRENCH PRESS COFFEE 40 PF PEWS TRAVIS HASSE'S CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR 33.6 PF sws MICHIGAN CHERRY 40 PF PEWS APPLE PIE LIQUEUR 40 PF sws LIMONCELLO 60PF SWS NEW ENGLAND CRANBERRY 40 PF PEWS CHERRY PIE LIQUEUR 40 PF sws SOUR APPLE LIQUEUR 33 PF sws NEW YORK SOUR APPLE 40 PF PEWS TRES LECHES BITTER TRUTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLACKBERRY 40 PF PEWS CREAM LIQUEUR 34 PF YMCO APRICOT LIQUEUR 44 PF AWS THREE PINS ALPINE HERBAL 70 PF PEWS TRIPLE CREAM LIQUEUR 34 PF YMCO PIMENTO DRAM LIQUEUR 44 PF AWS SAPLING MAPLE LIQUEUR -VT 70 PF PEWS ULLR NORDIC LIBATION 90 PF sws SLOE BERRY GIN LIQUEUR 56 PF AWS FLAVORED WHISKIES VENTURA LIMONCELLO VIOLET LIQUEUR 44 PF AWS APPLE WHISKEY 60 PF PEWS BLOOD ORANGE LIQUEUR 58 PF YMCO BOLSYOGURT YMCO BLACKBERRY WHISKEY 80 PF PEWS LIMONCELLO CREMA 58 PF YMCO BORGHETTI GEORGIA PEACH WHISKEY 60 PF PEWS LIMONCELLO ORIGINALE 58 PF YMCO ESPRESSO LIQUEUR YMCO MICHIGAN CHERRY WHISKEY 80 PF PEWS ORANGECELLO 58 PF YMCO SAMBUCA 76 PF YMCO LEROUX SWS WHISPER CREEK SIPPIN CRM LIQ40 PF YMCO BOTTEGA SPIRITS SWS BANANA CREAM LIQUEUR 30 PF sws WILD TURKEY AMERICAN HONEY LIQ 71 PF sws GIANDUIA CHOCOLATE 34 PF sws BLUE CURAt;AO LIQUEUR 30 PF sws ZACHLAWI ARAK LIMONCINO LIQUEUR 60 PF sws CACAO DARK BROWN LIQUEUR 54 PF SWS CHERRY 80 PF sws SAMBUCA 80 PF SWS CACAO WHITE LIQUEUR 54 PF sws TRADITIONAL 80 PF sws BOUKHA FIG LIQUEUR 80 PF sws CREME DE CASSIS 30 PF sws LIQUEURS/CORDIALS - IMPORTED BOUTARI sws CREME DE NOYA LIQUEUR 30 PF sws 1921 TEQUILA CREAM 30 PF SWS OUZO 80 PF sws CURAt;AO BLUE 30 PF SWS MELON LIQUEUR 30 PF sws ORANGE CURAt;AO LIQ 30 PF sws 22 MARQUIS LIQUEUR ROSE (NECTAR) 70 PF PWS SILVER (COCONUT) 70 PF PWS OUZO 90 PF SWS BRADY'S IRISH CREAM 34 PF sws BRAUEREI HELLER AECHT SCHLENKERLA WW RASPBERRY LIQUEUR 30 PF sws ABSENTE SMOKEMALT RAUCHBIER SPIRIT ROCK & RYE LIQUEUR 60 PF sws SLOE GIN 30 PF sws STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR 30 PF MAMA WALKERS BLUEBERRY PANCAKE 70 PF sws LIQUEUR LA CREME 36 PF sws AFTER SHOCK
CARAVELLA MOTHERS PUMPKIN SPICE 25 PF YMCO ALBERTI MWL LIMONCELLO ORIGINAL 56 PF SWS MR. BOSTON ALIZE ORANGECELLO LIQUEUR 56 PF sws CREME DE BANANA 30 PF sws BLEU 32 PF YMCO CARLSBADER BECHEROVKA CRIS CURAt;AO BLUE 30 PF sws GOLD PASSION YMCO CARNIVO XO -FRANCE 40 PF PEWS OGDEN'S OWN DISTILLERY POMEGRANATE PASSION 32 PF YMCO CAROLANS IRISH CREAM 34 PF SWS UNDERGROUND HANDCRAFTED HERBAL WW RED PASSION YMCO CASONI APERITIVO LIQUEUR 30 PF AWS SPIRIT - UTAH WILD PASSION YMCO CASONI LMNCELLO DI SORRENTO 62 PF PEWS PAMA LIQUEUR 34 PF YMCO ALIZEJUICES CASTELLO MIO PARAMOUNT AMARETTO, MELON, COFFEE, MWL COCO 40 PF YMCO SAMBUCA SUPERIORE 76 PF sws PEACH COCO-PEACH 40 PF YMCO SAMBUCO ESPRESSO SPR 76 PF sws PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COCO-PINEAPPLE 40 PF YMCO CEDILLA LIQUEUR At;AI 50 PF sws BRANDIED APPLE CIDER GIFT YMCO GOLD PASSION 32 PF YMCO CELTIC CROSSING LIQUEUR 60 PF SWS EGGNOG YMCO AMARO MONTENEGRO 46 PF sws CHAMBORD RASPBERRY LIQUEUR YMCO PUMPKIN CREAM YMCO AMARULA CREAM YMCO CHARTREUSE sws POTTER'S ANTICA SAMBUCA GREEN LIQUEUR VEP 108 PF sws AMARETTO 40 PF GREN BLACK 76 PF YMCO GREEN LIQUEUR 110 PF SWS ANISETTE 40 PF GREN VEP YELLOW LIQUEUR VEP 84 PF sws SPIRITS INDEX BIN 157
Spirits Index by Brand
BRUICHLADDICH SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
THE ORGANIC NV 92 PF YMCO
CAPROCK sws
DRY GIN 82 PF ORGANIC SWS
GRAPPA CHARDONNAY 80 PF ORGANIC sws
PEACH BRANDY 80 PF ORGANIC SWS
VODKA 80 PF ORGANIC sws
CROP FARMERS GIN ORGANIC 93.4 PF sws
CROP ORGANIC sws
VODKA 80 PF sws
VODKA CUCUMBER 70 PF SWS
VODKA MEYER LEMON 70 PF sws
VODKA ORGANIC SPICE PUMPKIN 70 PF SWS
VODKA TOMATO 70 PF sws
DON ABRAHAM ORG 100% AGAVE 80 PF ANEJO, REPOSADO, BLANCO PEWS
DULCE VIDA ORGANIC TEQUILA
ORO PISCO
ACHOLADO BLENDED 82 PF
MOSTO VERDE ITALIA 80 PF
MOSTO VERDE QUEBRANTA 80 PF
MOSTO VERDE TORONTEL 80 PF
PURO ACHOLADO 82 PF
PURO ITALIA 82 PF
QUEBRANTA 82 PF
TORONTEL 82 PF
PISCO CAPEL
ALTO DEL CARMEN 80 PF
RESERVADO 80 PF
PISCO PAYET- PERU
84 PF ACHOLADO, QUEBRANTA, TORONTEL
PISCO PORTON 84 PF
RUM - DOMESTIC
1909
1909 (89 PF)
80 PF
AMADOR DISTILLERY LIGHT RUM 80 PF
ANEJO 80 PF
AQUA LIBRE ST GEORGE CALIFORNIA
AGICOLE RUM
ARCTIC GRAPE 70 PF
BACARDI 8
J. WITTY ORG CHAMOMILE LIQ CA 40 PF PEWS KOVAL
HONEY LIQ 40 PF ORG AWS
GINGER LIQUEUR 40 PF ORGANIC AWS
LIONS PRIDE 47'" WARD BLEND 94 PF ORG AWS
WHISKEY
LIONS PRIDE RYE WHISKEY 80 PF ORGANIC AWS
RYE CHICAGO WHITE WHISKEY 80 PF ORG AWS
CHICAGO WHITE WHISKEY 80 PF ORGANIC AWS
LIXIR VODKA 88 PF ORGANIC AWS
MELL VODKA 80 PF ORGANIC sws
MOON MOUNTAIN ORG VODKA 80 PF PWS
OM (ORGANIC MIXOLOGY) COCKTAILS
COCONUT WATER & LYCHEE 30 PF AWS
WILD CRNBRY BLOOD ORANGE 30 PF AWS
OM (ORGANIC MIXOLOGY) COCKTAIL
MEYER LEMON & SPICY GINGER 30 PF sws
NOVO FOGO ORGANIC - BRAZIL
CACHA<;A SINGLE BRL #105 AGED 5 YR PEWS
CACHA<;A GOLD/CACHA<;A SLVR 80 PF PEWS
PARTIDA ORGANIC AGAVE NECTAR SWS
PEAK SPIRITS
EAU DE VIE PEACH 80 PF ORGANIC sws
EAU DE VIE PEAR 80 PF ORGANIC sws
ESTATE GRAPPA 80 PF ORGANIC sws
REAL RAW AGAVE NECTAR-BLUE CLR ORG sws
SQUARE ONE ORG VODKA - IDAHO
BASIL VODKA WW
BOTANICAL SPIRIT WW
CUCUMBER VODKA WW
SQUARE ONE VODKA WW
THATCHER'S
ORGANIC APPLE SPICE GINGER sws
ORGANIC BLOOD ORANGE 30 PF sws
ORGANIC BLUEBERRY 30 PF SWS
ORGANIC CUCUMBER 30 PF sws
ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE 30 PF sws
ORGANIC ELDERFLOWER 30 PF sws
ORGANIC POMEGRANATE 30 PF sws
ORGANIC PRICKLY PEAR 30 PF sws
ORGANIC TRES CHILES 30 PF sws
ORGANIC YUMBERRY 30 PF SWS
VITAFRUTE
COCO COLADA ORGANIC 30 PF sws
COSMO CKTL 30 PF ORGANIC sws
LEMONADE CKTL 30 PF ORGANIC sws
MARGARITA CKTL 30 PF ORGANIC sws
PISCO
BARSOL
PISCO SUPREMO MOSTO VERDE 82 PF SWS
PRIMERO QUEBRANTE 80 PF SWS
SELECTO ACHOLADO 80 PF SWS
SELECTO ITALIA 80 PF SWS
SUPREMO MOSTO VERDE 83 PF SWS
CAMPO DE ENCANTO PISCO
GRAND & NOBLE PISCO WW
RSV SINGLE VINE PISCO MOSCATEL WW
RSV SINGLE VINE PISCO QUEBRANTE WW
CAMPO DE ENCANTO PISCO
DISTILLER'S RESERVE MOSCATEL 84 PF SWS
DISTILLER'S RESERVE QUEBRANTA 86.2 PF SWS
85 PF SWS
BACARDI 8
BACARDI 8 80 PF
BERKSHIRE MOUNTAIN DISTILLERS RAGGED
MOUNTAIN RUM 80 PF
BIG APPLE 70 PF
BLACK RAZZ 70 PF
BLACKWELL RUM BLACK GOLD SPECIAL RESERVE 80 PF
BLACKWELL'S CALYPSO RUM SPICED 70 PF
CHARBAY RUM TAHITIAN VANILLA 70 PF
CHARBAY RUM TAHITIAN VANLA 70 PF
COCO 70 PF
CONEY ISLAND CARLO RUM
CONEY ISLAND CARLO SPICED RUM
CRUZAN RUM
DARK RUM 86 PF
DRAGON BERRY 70 PF
GOLD
GOLD & PINEAPPLE 80 PF
GOLD 80 PF
GOLD MINER RUM
BARREL RUM RESERVE
GOLD MINER AGAVE RUM
GOLD MINER RUM
GRAND
YMCO
12YR 92 PF sws
YMCO PANAMA l0YR 92 PF sws
YMCO ST LUCIA 92 PF sws
SWS BLACK MAGIC SPICED RUM 94 PF sws
YMCO BLACK TOT BRITISH NAVY RUM - PEWS
YMCO JAMAICA 108.6 PF
YMCO BLACKBEARD SPICED RUM 86 PF sws
sws
YMCO
BLACKHEART RUM SPICED RUM 93 PF YMCO
BLACKMASK RUM
BLACK PREMO 80 PF SWS
AWS ISLAND COCONUT 80 PF sws
AWS ORIGINAL SPICED 80 PF SWS
AWS TROPICAL CHAI 80 PF sws
BLACKWELL RUM BLACK GOLD SPECIAL sws
AWS
AWS RESERVE 80 PF
YMCO BLUE CHAIR BAY
RUM COCONUT 70 PF YMCO
RUM RAINBOW PACK YMCO
YMCO RUM SPICED 70 PF YMCO
RUM WHITE 80 PF YMCO
YMCO BRINLEY CARIBBEAN SHIPWRECK SPICED RUM WW
BRUGAL
AGAVE
WW ANEJO
PF WW BLANCO
PF WW BLANCO
WW LONE
WW RAINBOW
WW REPOSADO
WW
TEQUILA 100 PF WW
NECTAR
100
100
WITH ANEJO HITCHER
STAR EDITION
SLEEVES
100 PF
CHRYSANTHEMUM
CONTROL
C
RESERVE
DON
ESPECIAL
ITALIA
PURO
MACCHU
sws sws sws SWS
160 BIN SPIRITS INDEX
PISCO
PISCO
80 PF
80 PF
CESAR PISCO
80 PF
86 PF
85.9 PF
PISCO
sws LA DIABLADA PISCO WB MACCHU PISCO WB OCUCAJE PISCO QUEBRANTA 89.6 PF SWS
MELON 70 PF HERITAGE GIFT TUBE HIGH SPIRITS PIECES OF EIGHT SPCD RUM HOOK'S BLACK SPICED RUM 92 PF BLACK SPICED RUM SPICED RUM 92 PF SPICED RUM SPICED RUM 70 HOUSE SPIRITS STILLROOM RUM 80 PF KOLOA COCONUT RUM 80 PF DARK RUM 80 PF GOLD RUM 80 PF SPICED RUM 80 PF WHITE RUM 80 PF LADY BLIGH RUM l/MON70 PF MOUNT GILBOA RUM BARBADOS RUM BARBADOS RUM - AGED 070 PF OAKHEARTSPICED 70 PF ONE SHOT COCONUT 80 PF ORIGINAL BARTENDERS COCONUTS RUM OVER YOU 42 PF PAPA'S PILAR BLONDE RUM DARK RUM PEACH 42 PF PEACH RED 70 PF PINEAPPLE FUSION RAZZ 70 PF RED HEAD 70 PF RESERVA LIMITADA RHUM J.M. BLANC 100 PF GOLD 100 PF MILLESIME 1997 96 PF VSOP 86 PF VSOP 90 PF ROCK COCONUT70 PF RON CASTILLO DARK DARK 80 PF LIGHT CITRUS RUM COCONUT RUM YMCO AWS FUSION RUM YMCO AWS LIGHT 80 PF YMCO AWS MOCHA RUM YMCO AWS SPICE AWS YMCO AWS AWS YMCO AWS sws YMCO SWS sws sws YMCO PEWS YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO SWS YMCO sws YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO YMCO sws YMCO YMCO sws sws WW sws WW YMCO ASG YMCO YMCO YMCO AWS YMCO YMCO AWS YMCO sws AWS YMCO sws YMCO YMCO PEWS JWBG YMCO JWBG WW sws WW YMCO SPICE 80 PF SAMMY'S BEACH BAR RUM SELECT80 PF SINGLE BARREL 80 PF SOLERA 80 PF SORGRHUM SPICED 72.5 PF SUPERIOR SUPERIOR 80 PF SUPERIOR WITH ARCTIC GRAPE 80 PF SUPERIOR WITH MUDDLER 80 PF SUPERIOR WITH OAKHEART 80 PF SUPERIOR WITH ROCK COCONUT 80 PF TORCHED CHERRY TORCHED CHERRY 70 PF TORCHED CHERRY WITH COKE 70 PF TORCHED CHRRY W/COKE CLMSHELL 70 PF WHITE RUM 86 PF WOLF BERRY 70 PF YE OLD GROG DISTILLERY - OREGON DUTCH HARBOR BREEZE GROG GOOD MORNING GLORY GROG RUM - IMPORTED 1 BARREL RUM 80 PF 7 TIKI SPICED 70 PF YMCO ADMIRAL NELSON'S SPICED RUM 70 PF SPICED RUM 70 PF WITH CHERRY SPICED SPICED RUM 70 PF WITH COCONUT FLAVORS CHERRY SPICED RUM 60 PF COCONUT SPICED RUM 42 PF ADR CARONI RUM 1 5 YR - TRINIDAD 92 PF ALCOHOL DE CANA RUM 99 PF ANGOSTURA RUM -TRINIDAD 1824 LIMITED RESERVE 1919 ANEJO ANGOSTURA RUM 5 YEAR WW YMCO FORRES PARK RUM OVERPROOF PUNCHEON WW YMCO RUM 150 PF YMCO GRAND ANEJO 7 YEAR WW YMCO RESERVA WHITE RUM WW YMCO APPLETON YMCO APPLETON ESTATE YMCO RESERVE 80 PF sws YMCO RUM RESERVE 80 PF sws YMCO VX GOLD 80 PF sws YMCO LIMITED EDITION 50 YR 90 PF SWS VX GOLD 80 PF sws APPLETON JAMAICA YMCO SPECIAL GOLD 80 PF sws WHITE 80 PF sws YMCO ATLANTICO RUM YMCO DARK 80 PF sws sws PLATINO 80 PF SWS RESERVE 80 PF sws YMCO RON ATLANTICO RUM DARK PC (KROGER) sws YMCO BANKS PEWS YMCO 5 ISLAND WHITE RUM 86 PF PEWS YMCO GOLDEN AGE 7 86 PF PEWS YMCO ENDEAVOR LIMITED EDITION 86 PF PEWS BARTON
YMCO GOLD
WHITE
BASTISTE
YMCO BATAVIA
YMCO
RUM
80 PF sws
80 PF sws YMCO
RUM AGRICOLE - CARIBBEAN WW
ARRACK VAN OOSTEN (SUGAR CANE PEWS
SPIRIT)-NETHERLANDS/INDONESIA 100 PF YMCO BERRY BROS RUM YMCO BARBADOS 11YR 92 PF SWS YMCO FIJIAN 9YR 92 PF sws GRENADA 13YR 92 PF sws GUADELOUPE
REPOSADO TEQUILA SILVER TEQUILA
DELEON TEQUILA AiiiEJO 80 PF
DIAMANTE 80 PF
EXTRA AiiiEJO 102 PF
LEONA RESERVE 80 PF
REPOSADO 80 PF
DESTILERIA LA FORTALEZA
TEQUILA FORTALEZA AiiiEJO
TEQUILA FORTALEZA BLANCO
TEQUILA FORTALEZA REPOSADO
DON ABRAHAM 100% AGAVE
80 PF AiiiEJO, REPOSADO, BLANCO
DON AGUSTIN TEQUILA
REPOSADO 80 PF W/200ML BLANCO
DON BENITO TEQUILA
AiiiEJO 80 PF
REPOSADO 80 PF
SILVER 80 PF
DON CAMILO 100% AGAVE
80 PF AiiiEJO CERAMIC, REPOSADO
DON EDUARDO
AiiiEJO 80 PF
REPOSADO 80 PF
SILVER 80 PF
DON FULANO 100% AGAVE
"FUERTE" BLANCO 100 PF
"SUAVE" BLANCO 80 PF
3 YR AiiiEJO 80 PF
REPOSADO 80 PF
IMPERIAL 5 YR AiiiEJO 80 PF
DON JULIO
1942 TEQUILA 80 PF
AiiiEJO TEQUILA 80 PF
AiiiEJO TEQUILA 70TH ANNIV 80 PF
BLANCO TEQUILA 80 PF
REAL TEQUILA 80 PF
REPOSADO TEQUILA 80 PF
DON MODESTO 100% AGAVE
80 PF ANEJO, REPOSADO, BLANCO
DON RAMON
ANEJO 80 PF
PLATINUM 80 PF
Spirits Index by Brand
PF YMCO
YMCO W/GOLD FLAKES 80 PF YMCO ESPECIAL GOLD ELCHARRO 80 PF YMCO
YMCO AiiiEJO 80 PF YMCO ESPECIAL SILVER
YMCO REPOSADO 80 PF YMCO 80 PF PLAT/NO
YMCO SILVER 80 PF YMCO LA RESERVA PLATINO YMCO
YMCO EL DESTILADOR100% AGAVE 80 PF RESERVA
YMCO ARTISAN BOTTLE AiiiEJO PEWS RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA
PHI REPOSADO 80 PF YMCO FRIDA KAHLO SILVER 80 PF YMCO 100% BLUE AGAVE AiiiEJO 80 PF YMCO sws DON ROBERTO 100% BLUE AGAVE BLANCO 80 PF YMCO sws AiiiEJO YMCO 100% BLUE AGAVE REPOSADO 80 PF YMCO sws PLATA YMCO FRONTERA MWL SWS REPOSADO YMCO GIRO BY SAUZA TEQUILA sws DON VALENTE PHI GOLD 80 PF DOS ARMADILLOS SUPER PREMIUM 80 PF SILVER 80 PF sws sws AiiiEJO, REPOSADO, PLATA PEWS GRAN CAVA DE ORO PHI sws EXTRA AiiiEJO CLAY BOTTLE PEWS GRAN CENTENARIO SWS EXTRA AiiiEJO STERLING SILVER BOTTLE PEWS AiiiEJO 80 PF YMCO sws EXTRA AiiiEJO PINTADA COLLECTION PEWS PLATA 80 PF YMCO DOS ARTES PHI REPOSADO 80 PF YMCO AWS DOS MANOS 100% AGAVE 80 PF ROSANGEL TEQUILA YMCO EXTRA AiiiEJO PEWS GRAN MAYAN PHI YMCO REPOSADO PEWS GRAND LEYENDA TEQUILA YMCO BLANCO PEWS AiiiEJO 80 PF sws MIXTO PEWS REPOSADO 80 PF sws sws REPOSADO PEWS SILVER 80 PF sws SWS GOLD PEWS HACIENDA DE NAVARRO PHI BLANCO PEWS HERENCIA MEXICANA 100% AGAVE 80 PF sws DULCE VIDA ORGANIC TEQUILA 100 PF AiiiEJO PEWS sws AGAVE NECTAR WW BLANCO PEWS SWS AiiiEJO 100 PF WW EXTRA AiiiEJO PEWS SWS BLANCO 100 PF WW REPOSADO PEWS BLANCO WITH AiiiEJO HITCHER WW HERRADURA sws LONE STAR EDITION WW AiiiEJO YMCO sws RAINBOW SLEEVES WW BLANCO YMCO REPOSADO 100 PF WW REPOSADO YMCO sws ED HARDY 100% AGAVE SELECCION SUPRE MA YMCO sws SILVER TEQUILA 80 PF PEWS SILVER YMCO sws EL AGAVE HIJOS DE VILLA PHI SWS ARTESENAL AiiiEJO 80 PF SWS HOTEL CALIFORNIA TEQUILA REPOSADO 80 PF SWS sws ARTESENAL EXTRA AiiiEJO 80 PF SWS HUSSONG'S TEQUILA REPOSADO 80 PF YMCO JWBG ARTESANAL SILVER 80 PF sws JALISCOORO YMCO PINK TEQUILA 80 PF sws JOSE CUERVO YMCO EL CARTEL C/NGE YMCO BLANCO TEQUILA 80 PF YMCO 70
YMCO YMCO ARTISAN BOTTLE BLANCO PEWS TRADICIONAL REPO YMCO ARTISAN BOTTLE REPOSADO PEWS REPOSADO TEQUILA 80 PF YMCO YMCO BLANCO TRADICIONAL SILVER REPOSADO PEWS 80 PF TEQUILA YMCO YMCO EL JIMADOR JUAREZ TEQUILA YMCO AiiiEJO YMCO GOLD 80 PF SWS YMCO AiiiEJO SOCCER YMCO SILVER 80 PF sws YMCO BLANCO 100% AGAVE 80 PF YMCO KARMA TEQUILA BLANCO SOCCER YMCO AiiiEJO 80 PF AWS YMCO REPOSADO YMCO BLANCO 80 PF AWS YMCO REPOSADO 100% AGAVE YMCO REPOSADO 80 PF AWS REPOSADO SOCCER YMCO LA ARENITA SILVER 80 PF YMCO PWS EL MAYOR TEQUILA LA CERTEZA PWS AiiiEJO 80 PF sws AiiiEJO 80 PF YMCO PWS BLANCO 80 PF SWS BLANCO 80 PF YMCO PWS EXTRA AiiiEJO 80 PF sws REPOSADO 80 PF YMCO PWS REPOSADO 80 PF sws LA PAZ EL PUEBLO 80 PROOF LIGHTOR GOLD GREN GOLD 80 PF YMCO WW EL SAGRADO TEQUILA GOLD WITH MARGARITA MIX 80 PF YMCO WW AiiiEJO 80 PF SWS LA PINTA POMEGRANATE INFUSED 38 PF SWS WW ASST (2EA REP/ AiiiEJO /BLANCO) sws LA PRIMA DE PANCHO PISTOLAS BLANCO 80 PF sws 100% AGAVE 80 PF REPOSADO CERAMIC PEWS PEWS REPOSADO 80 PF sws LA PUERTA NEGRA 100% AGAVE 80 PF EL TEQUILENO BLANCO 80 PF YMCO AiiiEJO, REPOSADO, BLANCO PEWS sws EL TESORO TEQUILA LA TILICA SKULL TEQUILA PHI AiiiEJO 75 ANNIV 80 PF sws LAPIS TEQUILA sws AiiiEJO 80 PF sws AiiiEJO 80 PF sws sws AiiiEJO 80 PF 70'" ANNIV sws BLANCO 80 PF sws SWS PARADISO AiiiEJO 80 PF SWS REPOSADO 80 PF SWS PLATINUM 80 PF sws LOS ARANGO TEQUILA PEWS REPOSADO 80 PF sws AiiiEJO 80 PF sws SILVER 80 PF sws BLANCO 80 PF sws YMCO EL TORO TEQUILA REPOSADO 80 PF SWS YMCO GOLD 80 PF sws LUNA MALVADA TEQUILA YMCO WHITE 80 PF sws PLATA 80 PF sws EL ULTIMO TEQUILA REPOSADO 80 PF sws PEWS AGAVE REPOSADO 80 PF sws LUNAZUL TEQUILA PEWS AGAVE BLANCO 80 PF SWS AiiiEJO TEQUILA 80 PF YMCO PEWS AiiiEJO 80 PF sws BLANCO TEQUILA 80 PF YMCO PEWS ASST 80 PF (2EA ANJ/REP/BLCO) sws REPOSADO TEQUILA 80 PF YMCO PEWS BLANCO 80 PF sws MAESTRO DOBEL REPOSADO 80 PF SWS DIAMOND PWS ESPOL6N 80 PF YMCO PWS BLANCO TEQUILA 80 PF sws MANANA 100% AGAVE PWS BLANCO TEQUILA 80 PF W/AGAVE NECTAR sws TEQUILA ANEJO WW PWS REPOSADO TEQUILA 80 PF sws TEQUILA BLANCO 100% AGAVE WW PWS EXCELLIA TEQUILA TEQUILA RAINBOW WW PWS ANEJO 80 PF AWS TEQUILA REPOSADO 100% AGAVE WW BLANCO 80 PF AWS MARGARITAVILLE TEQUILA PEWS REPOSADO 80 PF AWS GOLD TEQUILA WW FAMILIA CAMARENA TEQUILAS WW SILVER TEQUILA WW YMCO ON PREMISES ONLY MARGARITAVILLE FLAVORED TEQUILA CAVA DE ORO CAZADORES AiiiEJO 80 PF BLANCO 80 PF BLANCO 80 PF WITH AiiiEJO EXTRA AiiiEJO 80 PF REPOSADO 80 PF CHAMUCOS ESPECIAL AiiiEJO 80 PF ESPECIAL BLANCO 80 PF REPOSADO 80 PF TEQUILA ASST (2EA AiiiEJO/REP/BLANCO) 80 PF CHARBAY TEQUILA BLANCO 80 PF CHAYA AiiiEJO 80 PF SILVER 80 PF CHIMAYO BLANCO 80 PF REPOSADO BLUE AGAVE 80 PF CHINACO AiiiEJO TEQUILA 80 PF BLANCO TEQUILA 80 PF NEGRO EXTRA AiiiEJO LOT 79 86 PF REPOSADO TEAUILA 80 PF CIMARRON TEQUILA BLANCO 80 PF REPOSADO 80 PF CLASE AZUL DUO (lEA PLATA/REP) PLATA TEQUILA 80 PF REPOSADO 80 PF ULTRA EXTRA AiiiEJO 80 PF COMISARIO TEQUILA REPOSADO 80 PF CONEY ISLAND CARLO TEQUILA CORAZON TEQUILA AiiiEJO 80 PF BLANCO 80 PF REPOSADO 80 PF CORRALEJO AiiiJEJO 80 PF BLANCO 80 PF CORRALEJO TRIO PACK CORRALES 99000 HORAS AiiiEJO GRAN RESERVA 80 PF REPOSADO 80 PF REPOSADO TRIPLE-DISTILLED SILVER 80 PF CORZO AiiiEJO 80 PF REPOSADO 80 PF SILVER 80 PF CRISTEROS REPOSADO 80 PF CRUZ TEQUILA
YMCO FAT ASS PHI CALYPSO COCONUT TEQUILA WW SPIRITS INDEX BIN 163
Spirits Index by Brand
ALMENDRADO 60 PF
PURO DE AGAVE REPOSADO 80 PF
80 PF
TEQUILA ANEJO 80 PF
ANEJO 80 PF SILVER 100 PF
80 PF
SOL ANEJO 80 PF ROOSTER ROJO TEQUILA
TEQUILA BLANCO
TEQUILA REPOSADO TEQUILA ANEJO
SAUZA
100 ANOS ANEJO 80 PF
100 ANOS BLANCO 80 PF
100 ANOS SILVER 80 PF
BLUE TEQUILA REPOSADO 80 PF
SILVER 80 PF
CONMEMORATIVO 80 PF
HORNITOS ANEJO 80 PF
HORNITOS LIME SHOT 70 PF
HORNITOS PLATA 80 PF
HORNITOS PLATA W/50 ML LIME SHOT
HORNITOS REPOSADO 80 PF
TEQUILA At;AI 80 PF
TEQUILA GOLD 80 PF
TEQUILA SILVER 80 PF
TRES GENERACIONES ANEJO 80 PF
TRES GENERACIONES PLATA 80 PF
TRES GENERACIONES PLATA 80 PF YRC
TRES GENERACIONES REPOSADO 80 PF
X.A. TEQUILA 80 PF EDICION LIMITADA
SELECCION ARTENOM
1580 BLANC 80 PF
TEQUILA ASST (3 BLANC0/2 REP/1 ANEJO)
TEQUILA DE 1079 BLANCO 80 PF TEQUILA
DE 1146 ANEJO 80 PF
TEQUILA DE 1414 REPOSADO 80 PF
SEMBRADOR
SEMENTAL TEQUILA
ANEJO 80 PF
REPOSADO 80 PF
SILVER 80 PF
SIETE LEGUAS TEQUILA
ANEJO 80 PF
REPOSADO 80 PF
SILVER 80 PF
SINO TEQUILA
IRISH BARREL AGED REPOSADO TEQUILA
SPICY TEQUILA
TEQUILA REPOSADO 80 PF
TEQUILA SILVER 80 PF
STALLION 100% AGAVE 80 PF ANEJO
SUERTE TEQUILA
ANEJO 80 PF
BLANCO 80 PF
REPOSADO 80 PF
T.K.O. BOXING GLOVE
Tl TEQUILA UNO -100% AGAVE DELECTO
-BLANCO 86 PF
ESTELAR -ANEJO
EXCEPCIONAL - REPOSADO
ULTRA FINO -BLANCO
TANTEO
COCOA TEQUILA
COLLECTION TEQUILA
JALAPENO TEQUILA
TROPICAL TEQUILA
TARANTULA
AZUL 70 PF
PLATA
TEQUILA 80 PF
REPOSADO
REPOSADO
TARANTULA 100
PLATA TEQUILA
REPOSADO TEQUILA
TECHILA
TEKY LADY'S
TENOCH 100% AGAVE 80 PF REPOSADO
TEQUILA ARETTE ANEJO
ARTESANAL ANEJO
ARTESANAL BLANCO
ARTESANAL GRAN CLASE EXTRA ANEJO
ARTESANAL REPOSADO
BLANCO
REPOSADO
TEQUILA CABEZA
TEQUILA HACIENDA VIEJA
BLANCO
DON FELIX ANEJO TEQUILA 100% AGAVE
REPOSADO
TEQUILA LOS AZULEJOS 100% DE AGAVE
ISLAND LIME TEQUILA WW REPOSADO 80 PF YMCO ANEJO MASTERPIECE WW LAST MANGO TEQUILA WW RESERVA DEL SENOR ANEJO TALAVERA WW PARADISE PASSION FRUIT TEQUILA WW YMCO REPOSADO WW TROPICAL TANGERINE WW SILVER WW MCCORMICK TEQUILA GOLD TQUILA 80 PF YMCO YMCO TEQUILA OCHO MELOZA TEQUILA YMCO PLATA 80 PF YMCO ANEJO 100% AGAVE 80 YMCO TEQUILA OCHO EXTRA ANEJO 2009 YMCO ANEJO EXTRA AGED 100% AGAVE 80 PF YMCO sws TEQUILA XO CRIS BLANCO 100% AGAVE 80 PF YMCO sws TEXANO BOOT PHI REPOSADO 100% AGAVE 80 PF YMCO SWS TIERRA AZTECA 100% AGAVE 80 PF METL sws ANEJO PEWS BLANCO TEQUILA 80 PF YMCO YMCO REPOSADO PEWS REPOSADO TEQUILA 80 PF YMCO BLANCO PEWS Ml TIERRA PHI IDWC TIERRAS TEQUILA MILAGRO ANEJO 80 PF sws ANEJO YMCO BLANCO 80 PF sws REPOSADO YMCO sws BLANCO 80 PF W/11.7 OZ AGAVE NECTAR sws SILVER YMCO sws REPOSADO 80 PF sws MILAGRO RESERVE TEQUILA sws TONALA 100% AGAVE 80 PF ANEJO SELECT YMCO sws ANEJO 2 YR CERAMIC PEWS REPOSADO SELECT YMCO SWS RESERVA SUPREMA 4 YR PEWS SILVER SELECT BARREL RESERVE 80 PF YMCO sws SUPREMA REPOSADO PEWS SINGLE BRL RSRV ANEJO TEQUILA 80 PF YMCO sws TORADA SNGL BARREL RSRV REPOSADO TQLA 80 PF YMCO sws GOLD TEQUILA YMCO MONTE ALBAN TEQUILA SWS SILVER TEQUILA YMCO REPOSADO 80 PF sws sws TORO DE LIDIA PHI SILVER 80 PF sws sws TOTEM PHI MONTEZUMA TEQUILA SWS TRAGO SILVER YMCO GOLD 80 PF sws sws TRES AGAVES WHITE 80 PF sws sws ANEJO TEQUILA YMCO OLD CARBINE PHI sws BLANCO TEQUILA YMCO OLMECA ALTOS TEQUILA SWS BLANCO TEQUILA WITH MIX YMCO PLATA 80 PF sws sws REPOSADO TEQUILA YMCO REPOSADO 80 PF sws sws TRES MANOS 100% AGVE ANEJO 3YR 80 PF PEWS ONE SHOT sws TRES MUJERES PHI COFFEE 80 PF YMCO TRES REYES LEMON 80 PF YMCO sws GOLD YMCO
80 PF YMCO sws SILVER YMCO
AZUL 100% AGAVE SWS TRES REYES TEQUILA GOLD 80 PF SWS
ANEJO WW sws TRES SIETES
BLANCO WW sws ANEJO YMCO
REPOSADO WW PHI REPOSADO YMCO
AGAVE PEWS SILVER YMCO 80
sws
SIETES SIL PANCHO VILLA ROJO 80 PF YMCO sws WYLAND DOLPH PLYGRND YMCO PAQUI TEQUILA SWS WYLAND PEGUIN YMCO ANEJO TEQUILA YMCO WYLAND SHARK YMCO REPOSADO TEQUILA YMCO YMCO TRES-CUATRO-CINCO TEQUILA SILVER TEQUILA YMCO YMCO EXTRA ANEJO 87 PF sws PARTIDA TEQUILA YMCO TWO FINGERS GOLD 80 PF YMCO ANEJO 80 PF sws WINNER'S CHOICE GOLF CLUB PHI ASST (1 ANJ/4 BL/1 REP) sws YMCO ZAPOPAN 100% AGAVE BLANCO 80 PF sws YMCO 80 PF BLANCO, REPOSADO PEWS ELEGANTE 80 PF SWS YMCO ZARCO TEQUILA REPOSADO 80 PF sws YMCO GOLD 80 PF YMCO PASION SECRETA PHI PEWS SILVER 80 PF YMCO PATR6N TEQUILA ZAVANO ANEJO 80 PF sws AWS BLANCO YMCO REPOSADO 80 PF sws AWS ORO YMCO SILVER 80 PF sws AWS ZIRCON AZUL PHI GRAN BURDEOS ANEJO 80 PF SWS PHI TRIPLE SEC- DOMESTIC GRAN PATRON PIEDRA EX ANEJO 80 PF sws ARROW GRAN PLATINUM 80 PF sws WW TRIPLE SEC 15 PF sws ASST (SILVER/REP/ ANEJO) SWS WW TRIPLE SEC 30 PF SWS MAGIC PACK 80 PF sws WW TRIPLE SEC (NON-ALCOHOLIC) sws METAL CASE (2 SILVER/1 ANEJO/ sws WW BARTON TRIPLE SEC 30 PF sws RAINBOW PACK 80 PF sws BINYAMINA TRIPLE SEC 54 PF sws VARIETY (A/R/S/XO) 80 PF SWS YMCO DE KUYPER PELIGROSO YMCO TRIPLE SEC 30 PF sws ANEJO 84 PF PWS YMCO TRIPLE SEC 48 PF sws REPOSADO 84 PF PWS YMCO TRIPLE SEC 60 PF sws SILVER 84 PF PWS GREN TRIPLE SEC 40 PF GREN PEPE LOPEZ HIRAM WALKER GOLD YMCO YMCO TRIPLE SEC 30 PF sws WHITE YMCO TRIPLE SEC 60 PF SWS POSADAS 100% AGAVE ANEJO/REPOSADO PEWS YMCO JUAREZ TRIPLE SEC 30 PF sws 80 PF M BRIZARD TRIPLE SEC 78 PF sws PUEBLO VIEJO TEQUILA BLANCO 80 PF YMCO YMCO MARGARITAVILLE LIQUEURS TRIPLE SEC WW PURA SANGRE PHI MONTEZUMA TRIPLE SEC 60 PF SWS PURA VIDA YMCO MR. BOSTON TRIPLE SEC 30 PF sws ANEJO TEQUILA YMCO YMCO STIRRINGS TRIPLE SEC 60 PF PWS EXTRA ANEJO TEQUILA YMCO PHI TEMPO TRIPLE SEC 30 PF SWS GOLD TEQUILA YMCO PHI TRIPLE SEC- IMPORTED SILVER TEQUILA YMCO PEWS BOLS PURASANGRE TEQUILA TRIPLE SEC 30 PF YMCO ANEJO RSVA 80 PF SWS WW TRIPLE SEC 42 PF YMCO BLANCO RSVA 80 PF sws WW TRIPLE SEC 60 PF YMCO EXTRA ANEJO RSVA 80 PF sws WW BOUDIER CURAt;AO TRIPLE SEC WW REPOSADO RSVA 80 PF sws WW ESSENTIALS RANCHERO WW TRIPLE SEC 30 PF YMCO GOLD 100% AGAVE TEQUILA WW WW TRIPLE SEC 60 PF YMCO SILVER 100% AGAVE TEQUILA WW WW GIFFARD PREMIUM TRIPLE SEC YMCO RANCHO ALEGRE TEQUILA YMCO JOSEPH CARTRON LIQUEURS -FRANCE BLANCO 80 PF sws TRIPLE SEC LIQUEUR 80 PF PEWS REPOSADO 80 PF sws WW JULES PERCHARD TRIPLE SEC MWL REGIONAL WW LA QUINTA TRIPLE SEC WW ANEJO 80 PF YMCO WW MERLET LIQUEURS BLANCO 80 PF YMCO
MINT
ORO
TEQUILA
TEQUILA
TEQUILA
PANCHO PISTOLAS 100%
PF REPOSADO CERAMIC
TRES
100%
SILVER
REVOLUCION
EXTRA
SILVER
REY
WW MERLET TRIPLE SEC WW 164 BIN SPIRITS INDEX
IDWC IDWC IDWC
Spirits Index by Brand
ULTRA
KALISHNIKOW AK-47
KARLSSON'S
GOLD POTATO VODKA 80 PF
VODKA BATCH 2008 80 PF
VODKA BATCH 2009 80 PF
VODKA POTATO GOLD 80 PF
KETEL ONE
CITROEN VODKA 80 PF
ORANJE VODKA 80 PF
VODKA 80 PF
KISSUI VODKA 80 PF
KLEINER FEIGLING VODKA 40 PF
KROL VODKA
LEMON RASPBERRY VODKA
VODKA 80 PF
KRU VODKA 82 PF
L'ORANGE 80 PF
LA POIRE (PEAR) 80 PF
LE CITRON 80 PF
LEGEND O F KREMLIN VODKA 80 PF
LEVEL VODKA 80 PF
LOS JAROCHOS ALCOHOL 99 PF
LUKSUOWA VODKA 80 PF
M82 VODKA 80 PF RUSSIA
MAXIMUS 80 PF VODKA
MONOPOLOWA VODKA - AUSTRIA 80 PF
MONOPOLOWA VODKA - AUSTRIA 80 PF
MOSKOVSKAYA RUSSIAN VODKA 80 PF YMCO
DRAGON FRUIT 70 PF sws CRIS sws GINGER 70 PF sws YMCO sws MOSCATO GRAPE 70 PF sws sws sws PASSION FRUIT 70 PF SWS SWS SWS PEACH 70 PF sws sws PEACH 70 PF sws PWS PINEAPPLE 70 PF sws SWS PWS RASPBERRY 70 PF SWS SWS PWS WILD STRAWBERRY 70 PF SWS sws PWS SMIRNOFF VODKA sws PWS AMARETTO 70 PF PWS sws BLACK CHERRY TWIST 70 PF PWS SWS YMCO BLUE 100 PF PWS sws YMCO BLUEBERRY TWIST 70 PF PWS sws YMCO CHERRY TWIST 70 PF PWS sws PHI CINNAMON SUGAR 60 PF PWS sws sws CITRUS TWIST 70 PF PWS SWS COCONUT TWIST 70 PF PWS sws YMCO CRANBERRY TWIST 70 PF PWS YMCO FLUFFED MARSHMALLOW TWIST 60 PF PWS sws YMCO GRAPE TWIST 70 PF PWS SWS YMCO GREEN APPLE TWIST 70 PF PWS YMCO KISSED CARAMEL TWIST 60 PF PWS sws LIME TWIST 70 PF PWS sws MANGO TWIST 70 PF PWS sws WW ORANGE TWIST 70 PF PWS SWS WW PASSION FRUIT TWIST 70 PF PWS sws WW PEACH TWIST 70 PF PWS PEWS PEAR TWIST 70 PF PWS sws PINEAPPLE TWIST 70 PF PWS sws sws POMEGRANATE TWIST 70 PF PWS SWS sws RASPBERRY TWIST 70 PF PWS sws SWS RED 80 PF PWS sws sws ROOTBEER FLOAT TWIST 70 PF PWS sws sws SILVER 90 PF PWS SWS sws SORBET LIGHT LEMON 60 PF PWS sws AWS SORBET LIGHT LEMON TWIST 60 PF PWS sws YMCO SORBET LIGHT MANGO PASSION FRT 60 PF PWS sws SORBET LIGHT MANGO PASSION FRUIT TWIST PWS sws PHI 60 PF SWS PHI SORBET LIGHT PINEAPPLE/COCONUT 60 PF PWS sws PHI SORBET LIGHT RASPBERRY POMEGRANATE PWS sws sws 60 PF sws SORBET LIGHT RASPBERRY POMEGRANATE PWS SWS sws TWIST60 PF SWS SWS STRAWBERRY TWIST 70 PF PWS sws SWS VANILLA TWIST 70 PF PWS sws sws VODKA 80 PF PWS sws sws VODKA 80 PF W/200 ML SMMF RED PWS SWS sws VODKA ESPRESSO 100 PF PWS sws PEWS WATERMELON TWIST 70 PF PWS sws WHIPPED CREAM TWIST 60 PF PWS sws YMCO WILD HONEY 60 PF PWS sws YMCO SPIRIT WORKS VODKA 86 PF sws SWS YMCO TAAKAVODKA sws YMCO 80 PF YMCO sws FLAVORS YMCO sws sws CHERRY 60 PF YMCO SWS COCONUT 60 PF YMCO sws PEWS GRAPE 60 PF YMCO sws sws PINK LEMONADE 60 PF YMCO sws YMCO RED BERRY 60 PF YMCO sws PEWS WHIPPED CREAM 60 PF YMCO SWS AWS TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA 80 PF YMCO sws YMCO TWENTY GRAND sws sws VODKA INFUSED WITH COGNAC YMCO YMCO PHI VODKA WITH 100 ML BLACK YMCO SWS sws VODKA WITH 100 ML ROSE YMCO TWENTY GRAND ROSE YMCO sws PEWS FLAVORS YMCO sws PEWS BERRY 70 PF YMCO PHI BUBBLE 70 PF YMCO PWS CAKE 70 PF YMCO PWS SWS CHERRY 70 PF YMCO PWS sws CHOCOLATE 70 PF YMCO PWS sws CITRUS 70 PF YMCO PWS sws DUDE LIMON LIME VODKA 70 PF YMCO PWS GRAPE 70 PF YMCO PWS PWS LOOPY 70 PF YMCO PWS PWS MANGO 70 PF YMCO JWBG PWS MARILYN MONROE VODKA YMCO CRIS sws ORANGE 70 PF YMCO sws SWS PASSION FRUIT 70 PF YMCO POMEGRANATE 70 PF YMCO YMCO YMCO PURPLE VODKA 70 PF YMCO YMCO YMCO PURPLE RANGTANG COMBO 70 PF YMCO YMCO RANGTANG VODKA 70 PF YMCO YMCO YMCO RASPBERRY 70 PF YMCO YMCO YMCO ROOTBEER 70 PF YMCO sws YMCO S'MORES 70 PF YMCO YMCO sws SUPERCOLA VODKA 70 PF YMCO SWS TARTZ VODKA 70 PF TOMATO 70 PF YMCO sws SWS TRIPLE SHOT ESPRESSO 70 PF YMCO sws sws VANILLA 70 PF YMCO sws FHB VODKA 80 PF WITH CHERRY YMCO SWS YMCO VODKA 80 PF WITH GRAPE YMCO sws MWL WATERMELON 70 PF YMCO VICIOUS VODKA - CAFFEINATED VIVID VODKA VODKA 80PF VOLSTEAD VOLSTEAD VODKA 84 PF WAVE VODKA 80 PF BAJA 80 PF BLUE RASPBERRY 80 PF CAKE 60 PF FROSTED CINNAMON BUN 60 PF LEMON LIME 60 PF PEACH 60 PF PINK LEMONADE 60 PF WHIPPED CREAM 60 PF WOLFSCHMIDT VODKA 80 PF YAZI GINGER VODKA 70 PF ZACHLAWI VODKA 80 PF ZING VODKA PREMIUM VODKA 80 PF RED VELVET 70 PF VODKA - IMPORTED 2 NITE VODKA ALPINE MINT 80 PF BLOOD ORANGE 80 PF CAFFE ESPRESSO 80 PF VODKA 80 PF 666 PURE TASMANIAN VODKA - 80 PF ABSOLUT VODKA 80 PF VODKA 80 P F YRC VODKA BLACK 100 PF APEACH 80 PF VODKA APEACH 80 PF BERRY A�AI 80 PF VODKA BERRY A�AI 80 PF CHERRYKRAN 80 PF VODKA CHICAGO 80 PF CILANTRO 80 PF CITRON 80 PF CRAFT SMOKEY TEA 88 PF CRAFT VODKA HERBACEOUS LEMON 82 PF ELYX 84.6 PF GRAPEVINE 80 PF VODKA GRAPEVINE 80 PF HIBISKUS 80 PF KURANT 80 PF MANDRIN 80 PF MANGO 80 PF MEXICO 80 PF LIMITED EDITION ORIENT APPLE 80 PF PEARS 80 PF PEPPAR 80 PF RASPBERRI 80 PF V ODKA RASPBERRIES 80 PF RUBY RED 80 PF SAN FRANCISCO (DRAGON FRUIT-GRAPEPAPAYA) 80 PF LTD EDIT VODKA TEXAS 80 PF TUNE SPARK FUSION W/ICE B G TUNE SPARKLING FUSION 28 PF VANILIA 80 PF WILD TEA 80 PF AKVINTA VODKA 80 PF ALCOHOL VICTORIA 99 PF AYLESBURY DUCK VODKA 80 PF BAK'S BISON GRASS VODKA 80 PF BELUGA VODKA NOBLE RUSSIAN 80 PF RUSSIAN GOLD 80 PF BELVEDERE BELVEDERE VODKA 80 PF BLACK RASPBERRY 80 PF BLOODY MARY 80 PF CITRUS 80 PF INTENSE 100 PF INTENSE UNFILTERED 80 PF LEMON TEA 80 PF MANGO PASSION 80 PF BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH VODKA BISMARCK VODKA B BORU IRISH VODKA 80 PF BROKEN SHED VODKA CARIEL-AIVY BLENDED VODKA VANILLA VODKA CHAMBORD CHAMBORD VODKA RASPBERRY VODKA CHASE VODKA 80 PF CHERRY NOIR 80 PF CHOPIN VODKA POTATO 80 PF BLACK 80 PF W/2 S0ML POTATO BLACK POTATO 80 PF W/3 50 ML R/W SINGLE RYE 80 PF RYE RED 80 PF SINGLE YNG POTATO '11 80 PF sws PEWS WHIPPED VODKA 70 PF YMCO SINGLE YNG POTATO '12 80 PF SINGLE POTATO 80 PF SINGLE WHEAT 80 PF CHRISTIANIA VODKA 80 PF CIROC VODKA VODKA 80 PF AMARETTO 70 PF COCONUT 70 PF PEACH 70 PF RED BERRY 70 PF CRANBERRY 60 PF 75 PF CRYSTAL HEAD VODKA 80 PF DEBOWA POLISH VODKA BULLET & BARREL DEMIDOFF VODKA 80 PF DENAKA 80 PF BLACK RASPBERRY & BLUEBERRY 80 PF BLOOD ORANGE 80 PF COSMO CITRUS 80 PF WILD CHERRY 80 PF DOUBLE CROSS VODKA 80 PF DUE VODKA - ITALY DUE CHARDONNAY VODKA DUE GENUINE VODKA DUE MERLOT VODKA EFFEN VODKA 80 PF BLACK CHERRY 70 PF BLACK CHERRY 75 PF CUCUMBER 75 PF DUTCH RASPBERRY 75 PF RASPBERRY 75 PF SALTED CARAMEL 75 PF FAIR. VODKA QUINOA 80 PF FINLANDIA 80 PF FLIGHT RUSSIAN VODKA OLD FASHIONED CAR MAUSER PISTOL MOTORCYCLE FORTY DEGREES RUSSIAN VODKA 80 PF FRIS VODKA 80 PF CHERRY 70 PF CITRUS 70 PF GRAPE 70 PF ORANGE 70 PF WHIPPED 70 PF GIVORI POLAND 80 PF GRAPEFRUIT GRAPEFRUIT 70 PF RASPBERRY 75 PF REDBERRY 75 PF GREEN MARK RUSSIAN VODKA 80 PF GREY GOOSE 80 PF NIGHT VISION GRUVEN HANDCRAFTED - POLAND 80 PF HAMMER & SICKLE VODKA 80 PF HAN ASIAN VODKA 80 PF HEAVY WATER VODKA - SWEDEN 80 PF I SPIRIT VODKA 80 PF IDOL 80 PF IMPERIAL COLLECTION GOLD VODKA 80 P F JAZZ TRUMPET POLISH VODKA JEAN MARC XO VODKA 80 PF JEWEL OF RUSSIA - RUSSIA 80 PF CLASSIC VODKA, ULTRA VODKA, BLACK LABEL
166 BIN SPIRITS INDEX
Imported Wine Index by Brand
COLLECTION WASHINGTON
MERITAGE WASHINGTON AWS
PINOT NOIR OREGON AWS
CABERNET SAUV EVAN'S COLL WALLA AWS
WALLA VALLEY WASHINGTON
PENDULUM
RED TABLE WINE AWS
RED DROP
SWEET RED AWS
SAGELANDS VINEYARD
CABERNET SAUVIGNON AWS
CHARDONNAY AWS
FREDDIES BLEND AWS
MERLOT AWS
RIESLING AWS
SEVEN HILLS WINERY
CABERNET SAUVIGNON SEVEN HILLS TEG
VINEYARD CIEL DU CHEVAL VYD VINT RED WINE TEG
MALBEC WALLA WALLA VALLEY TEG
MERLOT COLUMBIA VALLEY TEG
MERLOT SEVEN HILLS VINEYARD TEG
PINOT GRIS OREGON TEG
RIESLING COLUMBIA VALLEY TEG
VIOGNIER COLUMBIA VALLEY TEG
STONECAP
CABERNET SAUVIGNON AWS
CHARDONNAY AWS
MERLOT AWS
RIESLING AWS
SYRAH AWS
TENOR
TENOR 1:1 WW
TENOR 2:2 WW
CABERNET SAUVIGNON WW
CHARDONNAY STILLWATER CREEK WW
TRANCHE
PINOT GRIS TEG
SLICE OF PAPE BLANC WHITE RHONE TEG
SLICE OF PAPE REH RHONE TEG
SYRAH TEG
WASHINGTON HILLS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON AWS
CHARDONNAY AWS
RAINIER RED AWS
RIESLING AWS
SUMMIT RESERVE LATE HARVEST RIESLING AWS
WATERBROOK
CABERNET SAUVIGNON AWS
CHARDONNAY AWS
CHARDONNAY RESERVE AWS
MALBEC AWS
MELANGE AWS
MELANGE BLANC AWS
MERLOT AWS
MERLOT RESERVE AWS
PINOT GRIS AWS
RIESLING AWS
SAUVIGNON BLANC AWS
DOMESTIC SPARKLING WINES
CALIFORNIA
ALLURE WINERY
PEACH WINE cwoc
WHITE MOSCATO cwoc
PINK MOSCATO cwoc
ARGYLE
BLANC DE BLAN CS KNUDSEN VINEYARD AWS
JULIA LEE'S BLOCK
BRUT AWS
BRUT ROSE AWS
BIANCHI SELECTION
SPARKLING YMCO
CANDELLS AWS
BRUT ROSE AWS
CHATEAU LAFAYETTE GREN
CHOCOLATE SHOP
CHOCOLATE RED SPARKLING AWS
COASTAL VINES CELLARS
BRUT SPARKLING WINE cwoc
CRANE LAKE CALIFORNIA
BRUT SPARKLING WINE cwoc
DOMAINE CARNEROS cwoc
BRUT ROSE TEG
LE REVE BLANC DE BLANCS TEG
VINTAGE BRUT
BRUT METHODE CHAMPENOISE
HACIENDA
METHODE CHAMPENOISE BRUT
IRON HORSE VINEYARDS
BRUT
WEDDING CUVEE
RUSSIAN CUVEE
BRUT ROSE
J ROGET
BRUT
EXTRA DRY
SPUMANTE
J VINEYARDS
BRUT CUVEE 20TH ANNIVERSARY
BRUT ROSE
BRUT VINTAGE
JFJ VINEYARDS
ALMOND SPARKLING WINE
CALIFORNIA CHAMPAGNE BRUT
CALIFORNIA EXTRA DRY
KARMA
CALIFORNIA BRUT
KLUGE ESTATE
TRUMP SPARKLING BRUT ROSE
TRUMP SPARKLING BLANC DE BLANCS
TRUMP SPARKLING BRUT BLANC DE NOIR
KORBEL
CHARDONNAY CHAMPAGNE
MAINLINE
BLANC DE NOIR
BRUT
BRUT CORK
BRUTCROWN
BRUT ROSE
EXTRA DRY
NATURAL
ORGANIC BRUT
RIESLING SPARKLING
ROUGE
SEC
SWEET CUVEE
SWEET CUVEE CROWN
SWEET ROSE
MIDDLE SISTER
BUBBLES
GLAMOUR GIRL PINK BUBBLY
LAETITIA
BRUT CUVEE
BRUT ROSE
ONCE UPON A VINE
ENCHANTED WOODS BUBBLY
PIPER SONOMA
BLANC DE BLANC
BRUT
BRUT ROSE
ROBERT CRAIG WINERY
BOB'S CUVEE SAUVAGE
RICHARD GRANT ESTATE
CUVEE ROSE BRUT
ROEDERER ESTATE
L'ERMITAGE ROSE
BRUT ROSE NV
BRUT
BRUT NV
L'ERMITAGE
ROSE'N'BLUM
BUBBLY MOSCATO
BUBBLY MOSCATO ROSE
SALMON CREEK CELLARS
BRUT
SCHARFFENBERGER
BRUT NV
BRUT ROSE NV
SCH RAMS BERG
BLANC DE BLANCS
BLANC DE NOIRS
BRUT ROSE
J SCHRAM
J SCHRAM ROSE CALIFORNIA CLUB
MIRABELLE BRUT NV
MIRABELLE BRUT ROSE NV
RESERVE
SUTTER HOME WINERY
BUBBLY MOSCATO
BUBBLY PINK MOSCATO
TANGLEWOOD SPARKLING WINE
TANGLEWOOD BRUT CHAMPAGNE
IMPORTED WINES
ARMENIA
BERDASHEN WINES
GEVORKIAN WINES
KARAS WINES
Z'ART WINES
AUSTRIA
BEERENAUSLESE TERRASSEN
GRUNER VELT SMARAGO TERRASSEN
cwoc GRUNER VELTLINER SMARAGD KELLER
TEG GRUNER VELT SMARAGD ROTES
CHEVALIER
BEERENAUSLESE CUVEE AWS
CUVEE AUSLESE AWS
AWS CUVEE TBA NV AWS
AWS GRUNER VELTLINER LOWER AUSTRIA AWS
AWS GRUNER VELTLINER SINGLE VINEYARD AWS KRACHER CUVEE AUSLESE AWS
cwoc KRACHER TBA NOUVELLE VAGUE AWS
cwoc MUSKAT OTTONEL TBA AWS
cwoc WELSCHRIESLING BA MINA AWS
ZWEIG ET TBA NOUVELLE VAGUE AWS
AWS LACKNER TINNACHER
GRAUBURGUNDER AWS
AWS MUSKATELLER AWS
AWS LAGLER
AWS GRUNER VELTLINER FEDERSPIEL BURGBERG AWS LAURENZ V AWS
WW CHARMING GRUNER VELTLINERS AWS
FORBIDDEN GRUNER AWS
YMCO SINGING GRUNER VELTLINERS AWS
YMCO KLOSTERKELLER SIEGENDORF MWL
YMCO LENZ MOSER AWS
YMCO LETH
YMCO GIGAMA BLAUER ZWEIGELT RSV AWS
YMCO GRUNER VELTLINER STEINAGRUND AWS
YMCO PINOT NOIR RESERVE AWS
YMCO RIESLING RSV FELSNER WEINBERG TEG
YMCO RIESLING WAGRAMTERRASSEN TEG
YMCO ROTER VELTLINER RESERVE HOFWEINGARTEN AWS
YMCO ROTER VELTLINER RSV SCHEIBEN AWS
YMCO MUENZENRIEDER MWL
YMCO SCHLUMBERGER
YMCO BRUT CRIS
SKELETON
YMCO BLAUER ZWEIGELT YMCO
YMCO GRUNER VELTLINER YMCO
SZIGETI
YMCO GRUNER VELTLINER BRUT NV TEG
YMCO TURK MWL
PWS WEINGUT RUDI PICHLER AWS
PWS RIESLING SMARAGD TERRASSEN AWS
WEINGUT STADT KREMS
YMCO GRUNER VELTLINER KREMSTAL TEG
YMCO WIMMER CZERNY
YMCO GRUNER VELTLINER SELSER BERG TEG GRUNER VELTLINER WEELFEL TEG
TEG ROTER VELTLINER TEG WOLFGANG WINES
cwoc CONCERTO GRUNER VELTLINER YMCO
WOLFGANG GRUNER VELTLINER YMCO
sws ZANTHO TEG
SWS GRUNER VELTLINER
sws ZANTHO BLAUFRANKISCH TEG
SWS BRITISH ISLES
sws ST. AIDAN'S WINERY
LINDISFARNE MEDE PEWS
PWS BONAL
PWS BONAL GENTIANE-QUINA PEWS BOSCA
cwoc TOSTI CARDAMARO VINO AMARO PEWS BYRRH
AWS GRAND QUINQUINA PEWS
AWS CANADA
TEG INNISKILLIN
TEG CABERNET FRANC ICEWINE sws
TEG PEARL VIDAL ICEWINE sws
TEG RIESLING ICEWINE sws
TEG
TEG
TEG
VIDAL ICE GOLD OAK sws
VIDAL ICEWINE PEARL sws
JACKSON TRIGGS sws
TEG MERLOT OKANAGAN sws
VIDAL ICEWINE PROPRIETORS RESERVE SWS
YMCO LA FACE CACHEE DE LA POMME, QUEBEC WW
YMCO WW NEIGE BUBBLES ICE CIDER WINE WW
WW
FHB
FHB
FHB
FHB
NEIGE ICE CIDER WINE WW
PELLER
CABERNET FRANC ICEWINE sws
RIESLING ICE WINE SWS
RIESLING ICEWINE sws
VIDAL BLANC OAK AGED SWS
VIDAL BLANC OAK AGED ICEWINE sws
DENMARK
KIJAFA
CHERRY (APERITIF) YMCO AWS ENGLAND
SAMUEL SMITH
TEG
DE NOIRS PWS BRUT PWS BRUT LIMITED EDITION PWS BRUT LIMITED EDITION AMER SMR PWS BRUT CLASSIC PWS BRUT CLASSIC LIBRARY EDITION PWS CUVEE RICHE PWS ETOILE PWS ETOILE ROSE NV PWS ROSE SPARKLING PWS DOMAINE LAURIER WINERY 190 B I N IMPORTED WINE INDEX
DOMAINE CHANDON BLANC
AWS
AWS
AWS HIRTZBERGER AWS
GRUNER VELTLINER SMARAGD TER
cwoc RIESLING FEDERSPIEL TERRASSEN
AWS
BLAUFRANKISCH
AWS
AWS BLAUFRANKISCH
AWS
ZWEIGELT
AWS MWL KRACHER MWL
TEG IBY TEG
TEG BLAU FRANKISCH CLASSIC
DURRAU
MWL
CLASSIC
AWS
DOTSERO IMPORTS
8300 S. Lincoln
Longmont, CO 80501
Telephone: (800) 789-7478
Fax: (303) 772-3316
DOZORTSEV & SONS, LTD.
2 Rector St., Suite 1100
New York, NY 10006
Telephone: (212) 693-2600
Fax:(212) 693-0800
DRINKS AMERICA
130W 42nd St.New York, NY 10036
Telephone: (212) 302-1214
DRINK SPECIALTIES, INC.
1612 Chico Avenue Unit C
South El Monte, CA 91733
Tel 877-270-5215
Fax 310-891-1274
DUGGAN'S DISTILLERS PRODUCTS
523 Rte. 303
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Telephone: (914) 359-1107
Fax:(914) 359-0753
DYNAMIC BEVERAGES
21WView Ln, Norwalk, CT 06854
Telephone: (203) 226-4181
Website: orangev.com
EAGLE DISTRIBUTING CO.
PO Box 2260
Windsor, CA 95492
Telephone: (707) 575-3121
EAST LA WHOLSALE BEVERAGES
3666Whittier Blvd
East Los Angeles, CA 90023
Telephone: (323) 262-5127
Fax:(323) 262-8134
EAST WESTTRADING
5343 N. Kedgie Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Telephone: (773) 481-7197
Fax:(773) 481-7939
ECO WINE& SPIRITS
3235 San Fernando Rd., Bid. #6
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Telephone: (323) 257-9055
Fax:(323) 257-6997
ELITE WHOLESALE
12323 ShermanWay
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Telephone: (818) 982-4329
EMERALD DISTRIBUTING CO.
21720 S. Vermont Ave., #108
Torrance, CA 90502
Telephone: (310) 533-5936
EMERALD SPIRITS INC.
88 King #101
San Francisco, CA 94107
Telephone: (415) 441-1114
Fax: ( 415) 441-0344
EMPORER'S BRAND, L.L.C
8111-D Cessna Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Telephone: (301) 540-2498
Fax:(301) 576-9917
EPIC WINE & SPIRITS
2160 41st Avenue
Suite B
Capitola, CA 9501 0
Telephone: (831) 219-91oo
EXCLUSIVE IMPORTS
8844West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90211
Telephone: (310) 247-3800
Fax: (310) 347-3801
FAT & HAPPY BEVERAGES
3370 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Telephone: (323) 474-6111
FINNISH NATIONAL DISTILLERS
30 Rockafeller Plaza #4300
New York, NY 10102
Telephone: (212) 757-4440
Fax: (212) 247-0368
FIREFLY DISTILLERY
6775 Bears Bluff Rd.
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Telephone: (843) 559-6867
FOOTHILL BEVERAGE COMPANY
2800 S Reservoir Street
Pomona, CA 91766
Telephone: (909) 627-6131
Fax: (909) 627-0374
FOTIS AND SON IMPORTS
15451 Electronic Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Telephone: (714) 894-9022
Fax:(714) 894-8930
FOUR ROSES DISTILLERY LLC
1224 Bonds Mill Rd.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Telephone: (502) 589-7711
Website: fourroses.us
FRANCIS BONANNO
235 Pioneer Blvd
Springsboro, OH 45066
Telephone: (513) 746-4300
FRANK-LIN WINE& SPIRITS
1960 Carlos Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
Telephone: (800) 486-8900
Fax:(909) 923-1092
FRANK-LIN DISTILLED PRODUCTS LTD.
675 North King Road
San Jose, CA 95133
Telephone: (800) 922-9363
Fax:(408) 258-9527
FRANK PESCE INT'L GROUP LTD.
902 Clint Moore Rd. Ste. 146
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Telephone: (561) 997-0400
Fax:(561) 997-7555
FRANK SUTTON& CO. WINES&SPIRITS
1111 Kane Concourse, Suite 209
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
Telephone: (305) 866-8600
Fax:(305) 866-8600
FRATELLI DE VINI LLC
35255 Decatur Bl. Suite #104
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Telephone: (702) 736-7460
Fax:(702) 736-7470
FREDERICK WILDMAN & SONS, LTD.
307 E. 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022
Telephone: (212) 355-0700
Fax:(212) 355-4723
FRONTIER WHOLESALE
1000-1100 E. Tenth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Telephone: (213) 622-0638
FUP IMPORTS
Spirit Importer/Distributor I Directory
HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERS, INC.
13502 Whittier Blvd. 4500 Bowling Boulevard, Suite 300
Whittier, CA 90605
Telephone: (951) 272-4681
Fax:(951) 272-4816
GBL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC
5390 Overpass Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93lll
Telephone:(805) 964-2571
Louisville, KY 40207
Telephone:(502) 413-0220
1064 Loretto Road, Bardstown, KY 40004
Telephone:(800) 348-1098
Fax:(800) 348-1098
HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING CO.
82851 Avenue 45
GALLO WINE COMPANY Indio, CA 92201
2650 CommerceWay
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Telephone:(323) 685-8112
Telephone:(619) 347-4052
HIGH POINT GROUP
8380 Miramar Mall, Ste 226
GARDENA WHOLESALE San Diego, CA 93121
14201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
Telephone:(310) 323-9982
GARVEY WHOLESALE BEVERAGE
Telephone:(858) 677-9373
Fax:(858) 677-9385
HINMAN & CARMICHAEL
260 California St. Suite 1001
2542 N. San Gabriel Blvd. San Francisco, CA. 94lll
Rosemead, CA 91770
Telephone:(626) 280-2075
Fax:(626) 280-1363
Telephone:(415) 362-1215
Fax:(415) 362-1494
Website:Beveragelaw.com
GRAND ISLAND BEVERAGES HIP HOP BEVERAGE CORP.
3872 Coolidge Ave 10316 Norris Ave. Unit A
Oakland, CA 94602
Telephone:(415) 533-3223
Fax:(510) 531-3193
GREAT SPIRITS COMPANY
Pocoima, CA 91331
Telephone:(818) 686-6188
Fax:(818) 686-6009
HOOD RIVER DISTILLERS
85-47 Eliot Avenue, Suite G 600 Riverside Drive
Rego Park, NY 11374 Hood River, OR 97031
Telephone:(800) 882-8140
GRENIER WHOLESALE LIQUOR, INC.
1500 Tennessee Street
Telephone:(503) 574-3693
Fax:(503) 274-2241
HOSODA BROS., INC.
San Francisco, CA 94107 2040W 135th St.
Telephone:(415) 285-7100
Santa Clara County Call:
Telephone:(408) 248-7887
Fax:(415) 285-7126
HGC IMPORTS, INC.
Gardena, CA 90249
Telephone:(310) 715-1460
HOTEL CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, USA
703 Hebron Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
1045 Pepitone Ave. 860.657.4404
San Jose, CA 95110
Telephone:(408) 947-8511
Fax:(408) 947-0675
HAAS BROTHERS PO Box 3056
San Francisco, CA 94119
Telephone:(415) 282-8585
HAKUSAN SAKE
1 ExecutiveWay
Napa, CA 94558
Telephone:(707) 258-6160
HAMPTONS SPIRIT CO., THE
201 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica CA 90402
Telephone:(800) 378-6388
l l7E 57th St., New York, NY 10022
Telephone:(212) 750-9285
Fax:(212) 702-8772
HARVARD INDUSTRIAL AMERICA
470 Nibus St.Brea, CA 93821
Telephone:(714) 255-0161
HARVEY IMPORTS
221 La Questa Drive
Danville, CA 94526
Telephone:(925) 837-8250
Fax:(925) 837-1325
HAWAIIAN DISTILLERS
1491 Santa Fe Drive
Tustin, CA 93680
Telephone:(909) 681-8600
HOUDINI, INC.
350 RangerBrea, CA 93821
Telephone:(714) 996-5684
HOUSE OF DANIELS, INC.
12 Harbor Drive
Novato, CA 94947
Telephone:(800) 962-3764
Fax:(415) 892-7649
HUBBARD IMPORTS
17101 Valley View Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703
Telephone:(888) 469-9716
Fax:(562) 963-0710
HULA GIRL BEVERAGES
P.O. Box 8010
Stockton, CA 95208
Telephone:(209) 483-4004
Website:hulagirl.com
IGC WINE IMPORTS
2427 Willow St.
San Diego, CA 93106
Telephone:(619) 223-6382
IGZOTIK SPIRITS
11943 NW 37th Street
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Telephone:(800) 675-9036
IMPERIAL BRANDS, INC.
11505 Fairchild Gardens Ave., Suite 204
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Telephone:(561) 624-5662
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IMPEX WINE & SPIRITS INC.
275 Centennial Way, Ste 200
Tustin, CA 93680
Telephone:(714) 554-3911
Fax:(714) 554-8714
IMPORTERS DIRECT WHOLESALE CO., INC.
1944 Gardena Avenue
Glendale, CA 91204
Telephone:(323) 669-0495
Fax:(323) 669-0491
Website:spirits@idwco.com
INTERCO BRANDS INCORPORATED
899 El Centro St., Suite 102
South Pasadena, CA 91031
Telephone:(626) 441-7037
INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS AND WINES
333 North Bedford Road, Suite 140
Mount Kisco NY 10549
Telephone:(914) 471-4500
Fax:(914) 747-6666
INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS DIST.
1235W. El Segundo Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
Telephone:(323) 756-6777
Fax:(323) 756-8126
INTERNATIONAL TASTING
GROUP/TEQUILA RACK
1600 Tysons Boulevard, 8th Fl.
Mclean, VA
22102Telephone:(703) 245-8548
Fax:(443) 306-6090
Website:tequilarack.com
IPN - INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT NEGOTIATION
TEQUILA SPECIALIST
180 Mace Street, Suite A-4
Chula Vista CA 91911
Telephone:(619) 427-1928
Fax:(619) 427-1934
ISLAND OASIS
141 Norfolk St., P.O. Box 769
Walpole, MA 02081
Telephone:(800) 999-5674
Fax:(508) 553-7844
J. Woods Beverage Group
2441 Sprig Ct., Suite F
Concord, CA 92520
Telephone:(925) 680-9463
www .jwoodsbeverage.com
JFC INTERNATIONAL INC.
7101 E. Slauson Ave
Los Angeles CA 90040
Telephone:(323) 721-6100
Fax:(323) 721-6133
JIM BEAM BRANDS CO.
510 lake Cook road
Deerfield, ll 60015
Telephone:(847) 948-8888
Fax:(847) 948-0395
JONATHAN ENGLISH COMPANY
P.O. Box 3494
San Diego, CA 9213
Telephone:(619) 281-1133
Fax:(619) 296-8669
JUILO CASER CHAVEZ TEQUILA
Tequilera Ocho Mesas, LLC
PO BOX 27827
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 USA
480.205.3811 Direct line
480.556.1539 Fax www.TEQUILAOM.com
KAI VODKA LLC
1240 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 315
Honolulu, HI 96814
Telephone:(808) 593.7731
Fax:(800) 593.7751
Website:kaivodka.com
KARMA TEQUILA
32111 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
818-623-2500
www.karmatequila.com
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K'CHA-THAI TRADING, USA
P.O. Box 1555
Gardena, CA 90249
Telephone:(310) 516-1969
21 W.39th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Telephone:(212) 3911111 ext. 106
Fax:(212) 391 1316
KINDRED SPIRITS
12000 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 504
Miami, Florida 33181
Telephone:(305) 919-9911
Fax:(305) 8921681
Website:Kindredspiritsusa.com
KOBRAND CORPORATION
One Manhattanville Road
Purchase, NY 10577
Telephone:(914) 253-7715
134 E. 40th Street
New York, NY 10016
Telephone:(212) 490-9300
Fax:(212) 986-7931
KORD DISTILLERIES USA
7740W. Manchester Ave. Ste.109A
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Telephone:(310) 823-6158
Fax:(310) 822-4252
KROL VODKA
12135 Summit Court
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Telephone:(310) 271-2618
Fax:(310) 271-7624
Website:krolvodka.com
LEBANESE ARAK CORPORATION
724 Thompson Avenue
Glendale, CA 91201
Telephone:(818) 240-6800
Fax:(818) 240-8400
www.lacproducts.com
LA PAZ PRODUCTS, INC.
345 N. Oak Place
Brea, CA 92821
Telephone:(714) 990-0982
Fax:(714) 990-2246
LA MANCHA DISTRIBUTING, INC.
24 Cannery Court Hayward, CA 94544
Telephone:(510) 886-3610
Fax:(510) 583-3576
LAIRD & COMPANY
One laird Road
Scobeyville, NJ 07724
Telephone:(908) 542-0312
Fax:(908) 542-2244
LANSON INTL' AMERICAS, INC.
126 East 56th Street, Suite 300
New York, NY 10022
Telephone:(212) 751-0200
Fax:(212) 751-8919
LARRABEE BROS DISTRIBUTING CO.
P.O. Box 1850
Santa Maria, CA 93456
Fax:(805) 925-9214
LEGACY IMPORTS, INC.
9498 Alternate A 1A lake Park, Fl 33403
Telephone:(561) 840-0333
Website:perfect1864.com
LEONARD KREUSCH, INC.
2000 le Grand Avenue Northvale, NJ 07647
Telephone:(201) 784-2500
Fax:(201) 784-0951
LIQUID INTERNATIONAL
PREMIUM SPIRITS
334 East 74th Ave., Suite 6B
New York, NY 10021
Telephone:(212) 717-2901
LOGRET IMPORT & EXPORT
150 N.Willow
City of Industry, CA 91746
Telephone:626) 961-9800
Fax:(626) 961-8530
LONG ISLAND SPIRITS
2182 Sound Avenue
Baiting Hollow, NY 11933
Telephone:(631) 630-9322
Fax:(631) 630-0246
LOTUS VODKA
795 Folson St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
Telephone:(415) 867-4463
Website:lotusvodka.com
LUGANO IMPORTS, INC
580 Irwin Street, #7 San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: (415) 459-1547
Fax: (415) 453-7007
LUXCO
5050 Kemper Avenue St. Louis, MO 63139
Telephone: (314) 772-2626
Fax: (314) 772-6021
LV INTERNACIONAL BRANDS LLC
6940 Camino Maquiladora
San Diego, CA 92154
Telephone: (310) 678-7415
Website: tequilacristeros.com.mx
MACCHU PISCO LLC.
7709 Granada Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817
Telephone: (240) 277-9888
M K SPIRITS LLC
2822 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA, 94109
Telephone: (415) 409-4242
Fax:(415) 931-8030
MAJESTIC DISTILLING CO.
2200 Monumental Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21227
Telephone: (410) 242-0200
Fax: (410) 247-7831
MAJESTIC MARKETING GROUP,
MARKO K. SPIRITS DISTRIBUTING
4001 Spring Mountain Rd.St.
Helena, CA 94574
Telephone:(707) 312- 0206
MARSALLE COMPANY
3325 Mt. Prospect Road
Franklin Park, ll 60131
Telephone:(847) 957-1100
Fax:(847) 957-1300
MATA HARi ABSINTHE BOHEMIAN
The Brand Action Team
One Darling Drive
Avon, CT 06001
Telephone:(860) 676-7900
Fax:(860) 679-0290
MARTINEZ BRANDS, INC.
221 E.Walnut St., Suite 100
Pasadena, CA 91101
Telephone:(626) 683-3123
Fax:(626) 683-3124
MC CORMICK DISTILLING CO.
1192 Smoke RiverWay Sacramento, CA 95831 Telephone:(916) 427-7977 One McCormick
laneWeston, MO 64098
Telephone:(816) 640-2276
Fax:(816) 640-2402
MECRCIER DISTRIBUTING
82355 Market St.Indio, CA 92201 Telephone:(619) 347-3561
MEGAWINE, INC.
161 Cohasset Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Telephone:(818) 781-9686
Fax:(818) 781-9292
MILLERS GIN INC.
16375 NE 18th Ave., Ste. 323, NorthMiami Beach, Fl 33162
Telephone:(305) 919-9911
Fax:(305) 919-9918
MISSION BEVERAGE CO.
550 S. Mission Road
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Telephone:(323) 266-6238
Fax:(323) 526-1603
MOET & HENNESSEY
8105 Irvine Center Drive, 850 Irvine, CA 92618
Telephone:(949) 788-5940
Fax:(949) 788-5950
2 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Telephone:(212) 251-8200
Fax:(212) 251-8388
MODERN SPIRITS
168W. Pomona Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016
Telephone:(626) 711-9469
Website:TRUvodka.com
MODUGNO BROTHERS DISTRIBUTING
Telephone:(805)922-2108
LE TOURMENT VERT ABSINTHE
Distillerie Vinet Ege SA
San Francisco, CA 94111
1160 Battery St. Ste 30
Telephone:(415) 732-1020
Fax:(415) 732-1001
LE VECKE CORPORATION
10810 Inland Avenue
Mira Loma, CA 91752
Telephone:(909) 681-8600
Fax:(909) 681-8666
LTD. 425 Aviation Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Telephone: (707) 544-4000
Fax:(707) 544-4187
MANGO BOTTLING INC.
3455 NE 12 Terrace #7
Oakland Park, Fl 32334
Telephone: (800) 866-8376
MARGARITA KING, THE
1390Wilshire Blvd., Ste.1705
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Telephone:(310) 246-1181
12975 Arroyo Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
Telephone:(818) 837-7674
MONTEBELLO BRANDS COMPANY
1919Willow Springs Rd. Baltimore, MD 21222
Telephone:(410) 282-8800
Fax:(410) 282-8809
MONTECRISTO RUM
3012 S. Rancho Dr , Las Vegas, NV 891
Telephone:(702) 318-8446
Fax:(702) 735-8334
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