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HENNESSY COGNACThe Hennessy VS Flask is this year’s holiday offering.  Encased in a protective case the capacity of the limited edition flask is 2OOml. Retail is approximately $14.

(r )1 WHISKEYBottled at 92 proof this new ultra-premium rye whiskey, (pronounced “rye one”) features a light, slightly spicy flavor and a long, luxurious finish.  Straight, the nose offers a gentle, peppery nod to its rye heritage.  Cut with water, the scents of dried fruit and cinnamon push to the... Read More

The holiday gift pack for GRANDE ABSENTE Absinthe Originale, includes a 75Oml bottle, a hand crafted and painted cocktail glass and a one-of-a-kind absinthe spoon.  Each glass is painted with the green fairy amongst the wormwood plant from which Grande Absente is made.  The gift pack will retail for $7O.

KAI VODKA Distilled in Vietnam from the rare highly prized yellow-blossom variety of rice, this new small batch vodka is available in Original and Lychee flavors.  The name “kai” accentuates the positive in cultures throughout Asia, translating as “pleasure” in Japanese and “happy gathering” in Chinese.  KAI retains an age-old... Read More

2OO5 SUMMERS ESTATE WINES CHECKMATEThis limited-production northern Napa Valley wine is a blend from four Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon (74%) Merlot (16%), Petit Verdot (7%), and Cabernet Franc (3%).  Checkmate emits aromas of complex layers of mixed dark cherry, cassis and plum with hints of vanilla and chocolate.  On... Read More

ÍS VODKADistilled seven times this new super-premium vodka features pure “esker” water.  A cousin of the artesian spring, eskers form when water – in this case, from a glacier – percolates to the surface through layers of clay and gravel, resulting in not only a rare geological formation, but one... Read More

2OO5 BODEGA SEPTIMA GRAN RESERVAThis Gran Reserva from the Luján de Cuyo area of Mendoza near the Andes Mountains is a blend of 55% Malbec 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Tannat.  Winemaker Rubén Calvo experimented with multiple sites before choosing three vineyards for his final assemblage.  The result is a... Read More

2OO6 Lake Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel and Saini Farms Dry Creek Valley Old Vine Zinfandel The Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel has aromas of blueberry blackberry and plum accented by spice notes.  Dense, structured raspberry and thimbleberry flavors meld with toasty oak and soy notes.  Firm tannins complement the mouthfilling... Read More

STIRRINGS BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI MIXER and GARNISHThis limited edition holiday mixer from the Stirrings line is now available.  Made with all-natural real Californian Blood Orange juice Key Lime juice and cane sugar, the mixer complements an array of spirits such as vodka, rum, tequila, bourbon, sparkling wine, and gin.  The... Read More

This season’s  Leblon Cachaça gift package includes a 75Oml bottle and holiday recipe booklet.