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Courage & Conviction
Bourbon Cask 750ml -
$84.99
From the Virginian Distillery Co.
in Lovingston, Nelson County, this
is a premium, single-malt craft
bourbon made with spring water
from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The spirit has a generous aroma of
ripe apples, vanilla, baked bread
and meringue. The mouthfeel is
silky with the taste of butterscotch,
nectarine, ginger, grains and a hint
of black pepper.
American Ace
Bourbon 750ml -
$44.99
From the Flying Ace Distillery in
Lovettsville, this is an awardwinning
blended whiskey.
American Ace is 90-proof and
made for sipping with a playful
flavor profile that touches on
candied apple, winter spices, creme
brulee and dark chocolate. It has a
sweet taste, a delicate mouthfeel
and a warm finish.
Church Bourbon
750ml - $44.99
This spirit comes from Falls Church
Distillers located just a few miles
due west of the nation's capital.
This is a straight craft bourbon
that ages in American white oak
casks that have been mediumcharred.
You'll get sweet notes of
honey and caramel followed by
a little spice and a well balanced
finish. The distiller recommends
trying it over ice or in a highball.
Axe Handle Distilling
Bourbon Whiskey
750ml - $39.99
Axe Handle is located in
Pennington Gap in Southwest
Virginia. Their bourbon is 93 proof
and aged four years. It's smokey
and somewhat sweet with the
taste of vanilla, clove, brown sugar,
peach and ripe nectarines.
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KO Distiller's Reserve
Bottled-In-Bond
Bourbon Whiskey
750ml - $69.99
KO is a craft distillery in Manassas.
This spirit is handmade from
Virginia corn, barley and wheat
and it was designed to mark 400
years of distilling in the U.S. The
whiskey ages four years before
bottling at 100 proof, and it's
certified kosher. The flavor profile
includes toffee, dark chocolate and
roasted almonds.
SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS
These products are available from
Virginia ABC by special order. Talk
to your store manager or pick up the
spirit on location at the distiller's
store.
Old Cavalier Bourbon
750ml - $99.99
This is a single-barrel straight
bourbon from Virginia Beach's
Tarnished Truth. It is aged
for 11 years. You'll detect oak,
marshmallow, citrus, blackcurrant
and tiramisu on the nose. The taste
is even and complex with a smooth
mouthfeel and notes of caramel
and nutmeg.
Springfield Straight
Bourbon Whiskey
750ml - $54.99
This comes from the Springfield
Distillery in Halifax. Made from
80% corn, 20% malted barly and
bottled at 90 proof, this bourbon
matures for two years in the cask
before going on the market. It has
a rich caramel color and a clean,
smooth flavor of vanilla, fresh red
apples and a bit of char. If you visit
the distillery, you can stay in one
of the log cabins on their property.
Hill Top Distillery
Straight Bourbon
Whiskey 1.75L -
$84.99
This is a family operation based in
Maidens that looks out over the
James River and Tucker Park. Their
straight bourbon is handcrafted,
80 proof, and each bottle has
matured for at least two years.
The rich flavor has notes of cocoa,
orange rind, caramel and almond.
-Andew Madigan
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