From the oldest distillery in the United States; Buffalo Trace Distillery, where some of the best bourbon in the world is distilled. Benchmark pays homage to the surveyor marks that were left behind in the days of the westward expansion….
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El Dorado 8yr
Created on the banks of Demerara River in Guyana, El Dorado rums are the result of over 300 years of Caribbean rum crafting. The El Dorado 8 Year Old rum was laid down in oak barrels for at least eight years producing a smooth and characterful blend that is perfect for sipping or for use…
Smith and Cross
Smith & Cross Jamaica Rum contains only Wedderburn and Plummer pot still distillates, famous for their notes of caramelized banana, exotic fruits and spice and earthy finish. This is old-school rum, without the now-common influence of other wines and spirits, chill filtration, excess dilution, or added sugar. The complexity and flavor depth of this Navy…
Flor De Cana 18
Flor de Caña was founded in 1890 near the base of San Cristóbal Volcano, the highest and one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua. The brand’s rums are produced from molasses from estate-grown sugarcane. American white oak barrels formerly used to age bourbon are used to age the rum. The 18 listed on the…
El Dorado 21yr
Created on the banks of Demerara River in Guyana, El Dorado rums are the result of over 300 years of Caribbean rum crafting. The velvety smooth finish of the El Dorado 21 Year Old is acquired from the French Savalle Still. This rum also features cognac-type notes which are accredited to the Versailles Single Wooden…
Mal Bien Papalote Reposado en Vidrio
Refugio Calzada, or Don Cucu as he’s known to friends, was the president of a local association of mezcaleros (mezcal producers) and magueyeros (agave farmers) for many years and has been a driving force behind agave and tree reforestation efforts that have helped make agave more plentiful than they were in his youth. This batch…
Tears of Llorona
Tears of Llorona starts with Weber Agave Azul grown in the volcanic slopes of the Mexican highlands, where agaves grow slowly and naturally to achieve a higher starch content. Germán personally inspects each plant before harvesting and then slow-roasts the piñas the traditional way before fermenting using a proprietary yeast. It’s then distilled twice in…
4 Copas Añejo
4 Copas produces a elegant organic añejo tequila without the use of pesticides or chemicals. It is aged in charred American White Oak, and it is best to approach this special Tequila as a scotch or cognac drinker would, raising your level of expectation to meet the agave flavored purity….
Don Lorenzo Repo
Although the distillery is located in the lowlands, Don Lorenzo sources 7-10 year old highland agaves, which are cooked low and slow in an autoclave to help preserve their complex flavors. Their reposado is a blend of tequilas ranging from 8 months to 5 years old….