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WHISKEY · KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON
Blanton’s Original Single Barrel
A Kentucky bourbon with honeyed sweetness, warm spice, and the character of an individual barrel.
Introduced in 1984, Blanton’s helped establish single-barrel bourbon as a category. Made at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, it draws its identity from Warehouse H and bottles each selected barrel separately.
Origin
Frankfort, Kentucky
Style
Single-barrel bourbon
Strength
93 proof · 46.5% ABV
In the glass
Vanilla
Honey
Caramel
Nutmeg
A way to enjoy it
Try a small pour neat, then add a little water or a large ice cube to explore the sweetness and spice.
An unaged tequila that puts cooked agave, bright citrus, and a peppery edge front and center.
Ocho highlights the place where its agave grows: each single-estate release identifies its field and harvest year. Slow cooking in brick ovens develops the agave’s flavor, while the unaged Plata keeps that character in focus.
Origin
Jalisco, Mexico
Style
Unaged tequila
Strength
40% ABV
In the glass
The producer’s general Plata profile. Estate and harvest year may vary.
Cooked agave
Citrus
White pepper
Herbal notes
A way to enjoy it
Enjoy a small pour neat, or mix a classic margarita with fresh lime to let the agave shine.
A rich Napa Valley Cabernet known for ripe fruit, a generous texture, and supple tannins.
The Wagner family founded Caymus in Napa Valley in 1972. Its Cabernet style emphasizes concentration and a rounded feel, with a wine made to be approachable when released.
Region
Napa Valley, California
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer
Caymus · Wagner family
In the glass
A guide to Caymus’ house style. Pictured and available vintages may differ.
Ripe fruit
Rich texture
Supple tannins
Concentrated flavor
A way to enjoy it
Pair it with grilled steak or roasted mushrooms, and give it a little time in the glass before dinner.
Sweet and tart pink lemonade flavor in BuzzBallz’s distinctive round, ready-to-drink package.
This 200 mL cocktail keeps things simple: chill, shake, and enjoy. Pink Lemonsqueezy pairs a lemonade-inspired flavor with a 15% ABV cocktail, so no mixing is needed.
Flavor
Pink lemonade
Size
200 mL
Strength
15% ABV
In the glass
Lemonade
Citrus tartness
Sweet finish
A way to enjoy it
Chill well and shake before opening. Pour over ice with a lemon slice, and serve alongside salty snacks.
