American Whiskey

Crafted from Mr. Jack's own private recipe, Gentleman Jack was the first new whiskey from the Jack Daniel distillery in over 100 years. It is a distinctively smooth, and classical Tennessee style of whiskey, filtered through charcoal by a process known as the Lincoln County Method.

Bottled at 90 proof, and made with unique Sinatra Barrels , Jack Daniel s Sinatra Select pays tribute to Jack s biggest fan: Mr. Frank Sinatra. These Sinatra barrels have deep grooves on the inside of the staves which exposes the whiskey to extra layers of oak. This imparts a rich amber color, bold character and a pleasant smokiness, followed by an incredibly smooth vanilla finish. Much like Frank himself, this whiskey is one of a kind.

This new release from Jack Daniel's is a big and bold American Rye whiskey with 70% of the mashbill comprising of the grain, 18% corn and 12% malted barley. Complex flavours of ripe fruit mingle with the toasty oak character along with the classic spicy rye influence ever present.

Gold with a light amber cast. Moderately light-bodied. Reminiscent of toasted oats, hazelnuts, lemon. Delicate, soft texture. Brisk and slightly tart on the palate. Easy on the lighter citrus notes as more seasoned grainy and nutty elements dominate. Quite pungent in the finish, showing a little heat.

This whisky is from the famous American hat makers, Stetson. Notes of vanilla and sweetness can be found on the palate.

Bottled at 50.5%, Johnny drum is one of Kentucky's best kept secrets. Produced in small batches to ensure the finest quality and consistency, this bourbon has a well balanced rich and spicy sweetness to it, followed by a long spicy finish. Creamy, complex and well rounded this is a bourbon punching well above its weight.

Maker's 46 is a fully matured Maker's Mark that has been finished (a secondary maturation) in barrels that have heavily charred French Oak staves in them, giving the whisky a bolder, stronge flavour than the standard Maker's. A welcome addition to the Maker's range and a first for New Zealand.

A very exciting release for Bourbon fans has just arrived, the first cask strength expression from Maker's Mark available in New Zealand. This is a big whiskey - strong oak, vanilla and spice flavours all rush out of the glass, and even at 55.65% it is still remarkably drinkable. This is Maker's Mark through and through, concentrated and more powerful. Please note that this is a 375ml bottle.Due to limited supply this is restricted to two bottles per customer

Made with over 81% corn in the mashbill, along with a little rye and malted barley, Mellow Corn has a sweet oily character with a spicy finish. Bottled in bond at 50% at the Heaven Hill distillery in Kentucky.

Highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs alike, Noah's Mill is a fantastic small batch bourbon, containing aged whiskey's of from a selection of different mashbills, contributing to its smooth vanilla, spice and toasted wood flavours.

The 1870 Original Batch honors the year that the Old Forest became the United State's first ever bottled bourbon. Prior to this year, bourbon was only ever sold by the cask, and George Garvin Brown changed the entire industry by blending casks together from different distilleries into a sealed bottle. Bottled at 45% which is 90 US proof.

Brimming with the usual bourbon flavours of strong sweet white oak, a hint of eucalyptus and big vanilla notes dominate. The heavy rye component adds a real blast of hot spices to compliment the sweetness from this small batch Kentucky Bourbon, bottled at a natural cask strength.

This is the 100 Proof (50% ABV) version of the Rittenhouse Rye - a famous straight Kentucky Rye made at the Heaven Hill distillery. The higher strength makes it particularly good for use in punchy cocktails or for sipping neat, on the rocks or with a splash of water.

This rye whiskey is named after the Sazerac Coffee House in New Orleans, birthplace of the famous Sazerac cocktail. Aromas of clove, vanilla, anise and pepper. Subtle notes of candies spices and citrus. The big finish is smooth with hints of licorice.

Smooth and richly colored, Wild Turkey Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey is a genuine super-premium bourbon carefully crafted in the heart of Kentucky. Wild Turkey 8 Year-Old offers a lesson in traditional American values, most notably, the refusal to compromise on standards of excellence. Wild Turkey 8 Year-Old has an exceptionally soft, but rich aroma for a high proof bourbon, due to quality at all stages of making and aging for 8 years. Its taste is powerful and rich with caramel, vanilla and notes of honey and brown sugar. The finish is very long, rich and full-bodied, powerful, yet soothing. As many competitors distill at higher (and less expensive) proofs, they must add water to bring down the proof of their bourbons. Wild Turkey, on the other hand, comes out of the barrel at about 109 allowing the distiller to add little water and retain the true characteristics of the bourbon flavor. Wild Turkey is put it into the barrel at a lower (and more expensive) proof. Master Distiller Jimmy Russell likens it to making a great soup; if you cook it longer at a lower temperature, you retain the best flavors.

Made by one of the most famous names in American whiskey, the Long Branch comes from Wild Turkey, situated in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Created by master distiller Eddie Russell, this whiskey is made with a refining process of filtration through oak and Texas Mesquite charcoals, which impart a smoky sweetness.

Bottled at cask strength Rare Breed is an uncompromised Kentucky bourbon with heavy notes of sweet tobacco and hints of orange and mint with a beautifully smooth finish.

Wild Turkey Straight Rye Whiskey is an 81 proof (40.5% alcohol) ode to Americas first distilled spirit: rye whiskey. When making Wild Turkey Rye, a deeper Alligator Char is used for extra flavor. Big, broad vanilla and spice notes burst through without changing the bold rye taste in this vatting of 4 and 5 year old whiskies.

Rich, luminous mahogany with honey tints. Elegant and creamy, with strong notes of vanilla that overlap a rich dark fruit medley, along with butterscotch, cinnamon and a dash of black pepper. Mouth-filling spice, vanilla, caramel and fruit flavours, with a touch of mint. The finish is long, smooth and clean, with slight spice and pepper - refreshing.