Spirits

Amaro is an Italian word for bitter, but our Amaro is a much more complex spirit than just bitter. Our Amaro features Prickly Pear, which can be found growing all over Southern California. When sipping our amaro, the prickly pear gives a light, fruity, almost bubble gum flavor at first. That gives way to the Gentian root bitterness from which the spirits name is derived. It then finishes with a savory smokiness from the smoked black cardamom.

A stunning 6 year old rye, finished in Cognac barrels which brings an undeniable complexity and beauty.

SOURCING
Distilled in Tennessee and aged at Savage & Cooke in Northern California.

BARRELS
Primary aging in new charred American oak barrels, finished in barrels that previously held Fine Champagne Cognac.

WATER
Proofed to 100 with pristine water from Dave’s high elevation property in Alexander Valley, 40 miles from the distillery.

MASH BILL
51% Rye, 45% Corn, 4% Malted Barley

Tasting Notes,
Brooding and intriguing on the nose with orange marmalade and spicy oak. Expansive palate with an array of baking spices, caramel and honey. Gorgeous from start to end.

Shelter Distilling's Single Barrel Blue Corn Bourbon is a distinctive expression that celebrates the rich flavors of heirloom blue corn. Crafted from non-GMO heirloom blue corn, wheat, malted barley, and rye, this bourbon is aged for a minimum of two years before being individually selected and bottled from single barrels, ensuring each release offers a unique tasting experience. Bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV), it presents tasting notes of birthday cake, vanilla, and maple, delivering a sweet and smooth profile. The use of blue corn imparts a nuanced sweetness and depth, setting it apart from traditional bourbons. Whether enjoyed neat to appreciate its complexity or as the foundation for classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Manhattan, Shelter's Single Barrel Blue Corn Bourbon promises a memorable drinking experience.

A GREAT WAY TO SAMPLE SONOMA DISTILLING CO. BOURBON, RYE & CHERRYWOOD WHISKEYS. THE KIT ALSO MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR THAT WHISKEY LOVER YOU KNOW.

From the producer: Sonoma Whiskey is craft to its core, made from grain to glass entirely in-house using select California grains and small batch double pot distillation in a copper Scottish still. This is a very old world approach to making whiskey. It’s less efficient, but as artisans we are deeply inspired by the food and wine of Sonoma County, committed to the craft of bringing you wonderful whiskey, even if we are doing it the hard way.

CRAFTED WITH A MEDLEY OF BOURBONS AGED SINCE 2008-2014.

George Remus Bourbon is proud to introduce the highly-anticipated Remus Repeal Reserve Series VI Bourbon, the latest edition of the award-winning series. Crafted with a medley of five rare bourbon reserves from 2008-2014 at the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Series VI continues our high-quality tradition with aromas of nutmeg and saddle leather, followed by notes of candied fruit, fig jam, oak and barrel char, mint and slight caramel, nutmeg, toffee and honey. The finish features sweet candied fruit, leather and a lingering sweetness and rye spice.

Davorin Kuchan has been distilling spirits since his early days as a winemaker and eau-de-vie expert back in Croatia. When he established Old World Spirits here on the San Francisco Peninsula (right outside of Belmont), he brought with him the traditions and expertise of old world production methods and used them to formulate West Coast versions of his original spirits. Using a unique finishing process (including granite and active charcoal sedimentation) and an ultra-slow, subsonic, continuous, multi-stage filtering process, Davorin has created a California version of his old St. Blaise vodka; a tribute to the patron saint of Croatia. Based off his eau-de-vie and grappa filtration methods, the idea is to polish and soften the spirit without striping the inherent character. The vodka is proofed with soft California Sierra spring water. The final product is soft, supple, and slightly creamy in texture with accents of sweet fruit in the background. It's one of the most pure and elegant vodkas we've ever tasted.

From the distillery:

The Argonauts of the Gold Rush were charmed and captivated by Sam Brannan’s claim of gold in the American River. His proclamation proved the catalyst to a new era in American history, accelerating Westward expansion. For this Second Edition of The Claim, our pioneering distiller Rita Hansen pulled from these special stocks to create a magnificent blend of the rarest and most unique California Brandies. The Second Edition of The Claim has a lush aroma of plum and cherry, with notes of dried fruit leather, apple, brown spice, and toasted oak. The deep red fruit flavors carry over to the palate, complemented by layers of dried fig, apple pie, and baking spice. The long finish is rich and elegant, with seamlessly integrated fruit and oak.

Sugar and spice and everything nice. This chocolate-infused bitter boasts a powerful, toasted coffee kick that livens up whiskey and rum, alike. It’s nutty and peppery but with the ghost of sweetness.

GOLD MEDAL - 2020 San Francisco World Spirit's Competition.

Ingredients: alcohol & infused natural flavor from coffee beans, cacao, peppercorn and organic and wild harvested herbs, spices, barks & roots.

The perfect combination of savory and sweet. Tangerine, lemon and lime comingle with the earthiness of basil to temper their brightness and infuse a honey-ed sweetness. It’s the perfect, modern refresher to the tired Gimlet, giving the cocktail a clarity rather than muddled wateriness.

As for your edible tooth, the options are endless: we love adding by the dropper-full to parmesan biscuits and find it delightful in honey glazes over pound cake.

Ingredients: alcohol & infused natural flavor from organic and wild harvested citrus peel, basil, herbs, spices, barks & roots.

South Fork Vodka is an extraordinary, world class taste experience. The exceptional smoothness results from a multi-distillation process and a unique, small batch finishing method utilized by no other producer in the world. Its smooth taste and ultra-refined finish is unsurpassed. Corn Derived Vodka