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Father
of the Bride

Laird's Applejack Brandy
750 ml, 80 proof, $21.99
The "Original Applejack," Laird's is
made using the same techniques and
ingredients as it was back in the 19th
century. Laird's is the country's oldest
distillery, based in Scobeyville, New
Jersey, with operations also in North
Garden, Virginia.

Mother

750 ml,
86 proof,
$299.99
The combination of sherryseasoned American and European
oak casks delivers an exquisite and
unmistakably woody whisky with
a rich hue. Soft notes of opulent
vanilla and raisin pique the nose,
giving way to a sweet ensemble of
apple, lemon and orange.

Blade and Bow Bourbon

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Barboursville Chardonnay
Reserve

Chambord

750 ml, 11.5 proof, $15.09

Everyone's favorite raspberry liqueur,
Chambord is made from black and red
raspberries, real Madagascar vanilla,
honey, cognac and citrus rind.

From Charlottesville, this reserve
bottling is more mature and piquant
than their standard Chardonnay.
Buttery and dry with a long, warm
finish.

Blue Valley Vineyard Petit
Verdot
750 ml, 27 proof, $30.89

The
Macallan
Rare Cask

Favors

o f t he Br i de

This highly rated red has a rich,
nuanced flavor profile: cranberry,
coconut and vanilla with licorice, stone
fruit and geraniums on the nose.

Trump Sparkling Rose
750 ml, 13 proof, $49.99
Made right here in the Old Dominion
from Chardonnay and Pinot grapes. If
you can't decide between a red and a
white, try this delicious rosé.

50 ml, 33 proof, $3.49

Grand Marnier
50 ml, 80 proof, $3.99
For a taste of real class, try this French
orange-flavored liqueur. The Grand Marnier
story goes back over 130 years, and it's just
as good for cooking as it is for sipping.

Crown Royal Regal Apple
Whiskey
50 ml, 70 proof, $2.99
Produced from hand-picked whiskeys
blended with gala apples, this spirit
is both sour and sweet, with notes of
caramel and spice in addition to fresh
orchard apples. It's aged in oak casks for
a subtle, well-balanced taste.

Wild Turkey American Honey
50 ml, 71 proof, $1.99
Wild Turkey is an American original. No one
can resist the great taste of real Kentucky
bourbon with a little kick of honey.

750 ml, 91 proof, $49.99
Blade and Bow is produced using
a unique aging process, the Solera
System, for exceptional drinkability.
Winner of a gold medal at the 2015 San
Francisco World Spirits Competition, it
yields tastes of dried apricots, winter
spices and sweet roasted grains.

Three Olives Rose Vodka
50 ml, 70 proof, $1.49
Hailing from New Jersey, Three Olives
Rose Vodka is refined and refreshing.
You get strawberry and cherry on the
tongue, with a touch of pomegranate,
lemon and wildflower. -Andrew

Madigan

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