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HOW BOURBON IS MADEThere are specific guidelines thatdistiller's must follow in order toput the word bourbon on the label.The Process- Most bourbon starts withsour mash. It is taken from a previousbatch of mash (crushed grain goingthrough the fermentation process), set outto sour overnight, and then added to a newbatch. The process is much like that ofstarting a sourdough bread.The Recipe- Bourbon is distilled from afermented mash of grain, yeast and water.The “mash bill” must have a minimum of51% corn. For most bourbons, the averageis about 70%. Other grains such as rye,malted barley and wheat are consideredthe “flavor” grain.Length of Aging- Bourbon must be agedfor a minimum of two years. Many premium bourbons on the market areaged between 5 -12, with some as long as 27years.The Barrel- Bourbon must be aged in brandnew barrels which are made of white oak andhave been charred on the inside. Brandsdetermine the varying levels of char for theirbarrels from 1 to 4.Flavor– By law nothing can be added atbottling except water. Nothing is added thatmight enhance flavor, add sweetness or altercolor.Proof- Bourbon is bottled at between 80 and125 proof. Only water may be used to lowerthe proof of the alcohol.Location– Bourbon can be made anywhere inthe US. Only whiskey produced in the State ofKentucky can be called labeled KentuckyStraight Whiskey.E X L U S I V E B O U R B O N O F F E R I N G S

WHAT IS NATIONALBOURBON HERITAGEMONTH?National Bourbon HeritageMonthis an observance intheUnited Statesthat calls forcelebration ofbourbonasAmerica's "Native Spirit" duringthe month of September. OnAugust 2, 2007, theUSSenatedeclared September 2007as "National Bourbon HeritageMonth." The bill, sponsored byRepublican SenatorJimBunningofKentucky, passed byunanimous consent. Theresolution calls for consumers whoenjoy bourbon to do soresponsibly and in moderation.The bill reinforces the 1964 Act ofCongress that declared bourbon"America's Native Spirit" bycelebrating the family heritage,tradition and deep-rooted legacythat the bourbon industrycontributes to the United States.E X C L U S I V E B O U R B O N O F F E R I N G SFor more fascinating history witha few twists and turns, check outthis essay is adaptedfromBourbon Empire: The Pastand Future of America’sWhiskey,published by Viking.

Deep copper brown color with redhue from Cabernet wine barrels.Flavors of vanilla and toast lead theway, then a crescendo of caramel,crème brûlée, and spice take overand linger in its long finish. Rich,complex, and layered.750ML / 12 - #0200340Deep copper brown color with redhue from Port wine barrels. Classicrye spice with aromas and flavors ofgingerbread, cookie dough, toffee,and hints of vanilla and honey. Fullbodied and decadent.750ML / 6 - #0200840

Exquisite copper brown color.Notes of vanilla, caramel,butterscotch, roasted almondmingle with hints of honey andtobacco. Rich and full bodied with acreamy, long finale.750ML / 12 - #0200540{ T A S T I N G N O T E S }b y M a s t e r D i s t i l l e rMARKO K AR AK A S E V I C Opening the bottle, the whiskey shows a niceintegration of French Oak. The color is aclassic heavy toast brown. Since thebarrels used were not charred, a lot moreflavors of the whiskey are available: Honey,Dried Fruit, Smokey, Vanilla from the Barrel,Roasted Barley, and Spices. The hops havemeshed with the brown spices, making this avery spicy whiskey. The finish is long andcoating. It shows off the distilling cuts. Thereis great balance.750ML / 6 - #0200441

A proprietary blend of corn and ryegrains provides and authentic oldworld flavor. Never chill filtered, our authenticprocess enhances the character andleaves the finished product andflavor "as is." Smooth and balanced with hints ofvanilla and oak that finish with alight rye spice. 750ML / 12 - #7088040No two barrels of bourbon are thesame. Their placement in thewarehouse, every change in theweather and every day of agingshapes their distinctive notes andflavors. So while most bourbons aremade by batching multiple barrelstogether to create a consistentflavor. Baker's takes a differentapproach - no batching, no mixing,just one uncompromised barrel perbottle. The result is a true bourbonlover's bourbon. Made for those whoenjoy the unique and subtledifferences between one barrel andthe next. Because at the end of theday, that's what a single-barrelbourbon is all about.750ML / 6 - #0202040

To preserve the subtlesophistication that makes it sosharable, Basil Hayden’s is aged tothe perfect expression of its novel,spicy-sweet flavor profile. AROMA: Spice, tea, hint ofpeppermint TASTE: Spicy, light-bodied, gentlebite1L / 12 - #0204030Quality Bourbon at a great value!Perfect for mixing into traditionaland non-traditional cocktails. Alsomakes a great addition to yourcooking - use it to add spice to yourfavorite recipes. 1L/ 12 - #0151630 1.75L/6 - #0151620Banker's Club

To preserve the subtlesophistication that makes it sosharable, Basil Hayden’s is aged tothe perfect expression of its novel,spicy-sweet flavor profile. AROMA: Spice, tea, hint ofpeppermint TASTE: Spicy, light-bodied, gentlebite375mL/12 - #0203060750mL/6 - #02030401L/6 - #02030301.75mL/6 - #0203020Quality Bourbon at a great value!Perfect for mixing into traditionaland non-traditional cocktails. Alsomakes a great addition to yourcooking - use it to add spice to yourfavorite recipes. 1L/ 12 - #0151630 1.75L/6 - #0151620Banker's Club

Basil Hayden’s® 10 Year Old Bourbon featuresthe same high-rye bourbon recipe that BasilHayden’s fans know and love, but the whiskeyis aged in barrels longer to create anotherlayer of complexity and deeper flavor. The result of the extra aging is a distinctwhiskey with big oak aromas along with hintsof char and vanilla. Basil Hayden’s®trademark spice shines through as theperfect complement to the caramelsweetness and wood flavors, making thewhiskey a memorable one for fans andnewcomers alike.750mL/6 - #0202940BLACK DIRTtakes its name from thedark, fertile soil left by an ancientglacial lake that once coveredThousands of acres of upstate NewYork. Perfectly suited for growingcrops such as corn, this Black Dirthas never been used for Bourbonproduction – until now.750mL / 6 - #0224040

NOSE - Oak, caramel heavy darksweets, complex dark fruit, spiceand toasted nuts accompanied bylighter notes of cocoa, red licorice,hay-like malty quality and a lightgrainy bit of corn. PALATE - Dark fruit, complexmolasses heavy dark sweets, oak,french vanilla frosting, oily nuts,spice, candied citrus and a mildhay-like malty quality that pops atthe end. FINISH - Long with nice notes ofdark fruit, caramel, vanilla cake, oak,spice, cough medicine.1L / 12 - #0204030Bellows ClubNew Liberty Bloody ButcherBourbon celebrates our nation’searly agricultural heritage. Wesourced Bloody Butcher corn fromCastle Valley Mill in Doylestown, PA,just 25 miles from our distillery, andcombined it with malted rye andbarley from Deer Creek Malthouse.This blend of corn, barley, and ryegives the bourbon a balanced flavor,with notes of milk chocolate, butter,leather, and stone fruit on thepalate, and a dry spice on the finish.750mL/ 6 - #

Our Mash Bill consists of 75% Corn,21% Rye and 4% Barley Malt, high-quality natural ingredients it is agedfor 4 months in New American Oak.We proof it down with distilledwater to 90 Proof. The water is whatmake a good Spirit and our water is.Higher in Limestone and naturalminerals the water we use smoothsout the bourbon and removes theburn and bit.750mL/ 6 - #0206240Nose : Soft and sweet on the nosewith aromas of brown sugar, bakedapricot, wild strawberry, andnutmeg. Palate : Wonderfully soft withcomplex aromas of barrel spice,fruit, and oiled leather. Finishes longand delicious.375mL/ 12 - #0013260 750mL/6 - #0013240

Conciere Bourbon Whiskey is 99%corn sourced from Kentucky, Ohioand Indiana, 1% malted barley, aproprietary yeast, and aquiferlimestone-filtered water. Distilled atlower proof and barreled at 120,using less water, creating a morerobust character. Smooth and sweetbourbon characteristics envelope afaint smokiness before giving way toa warm finish.1L/ 12 - #1153430Take a stroll down Bourbon Street?Couple with…muddled blackberries, asprig of mint, a twist of lemon, a sprig ofrosemary.750mL/6 - #0011040

This bourbon is an exceptionalmarriage of the finest quality grains.Aged in American oak andsmoothed to perfection withKentucky Limestone water. Corner Creek is only lightly filteredso that it retains all its complexflavor and is bottled in as naturaland pure a state as possible. Fewothers whiskies can claim this.750mL/6 - #0151740Devils River small batch whiskey is bold,capturing the untamable spirit of the waterit’s sourced from. A part of the Rio Grandebasin system, the Devils River is remote andwild, demanding respect for the raw powerof its waters and the rugged beauty of itslandscape. The river’s naturally filteredlimestone spring water is considered thepurest water in Texas. The sweet iron freewater helps create a bold, Sinfully SmoothWhiskey with a warm finish.50mL/ 6 - #0141190375mL/12 - #0141160750mL/6 - #0141140

TIt starts with genuine Kentuckysour mash. Then it’s aged the old-fashioned way, charcoal filtered, andbottled at an honest 90 proof. That’sstraight-up authenticbourbon. Caramel and vanilla with hints ofspice and chocolate for a smooth,warm finish.50mL/12 - #1192090750mL/12 - #11920401L/12 - #11920301.75mL/6 - #1192020This spirit, distilled through timelessliquor-making techniques, utilizes athree-grain recipe that infusesgenerations of southern traditionwith the spiciness of northern ryeand a touch of malt for smoothness.FEW is hand-crafted through a small-batch process is charred oak barrelsto age its bourbon whiskey.750mL/6 - #0152040

FEW brews up an eye opening newexperience. Cask strength FEW Spiritsbourbon, brought to bottling strengthusing cold brew coffee. Cold Cut mostdefinitely drinks like a whiskey despite aunique angle. Whiskey flavors dominate -but smooth cold brew delivers unexpecteddepth and a boldness that leaves youasking for a refill. Cinnamon and clove withdark rich roasted notes. Smooth body andhints of coffee that build sip by sip, butnever overpower our unique bold take onbourbon. Finish offers a soft andapproachable profile that lingers on thepalate.750mL/6 - #0190040The idea was a big whiskey thatbalances sweet and spice. To getthere, each “finger” of our Fistful hasa distinct flavor. Sweet, balanced andsmooth. Green and leafy with floralnotes. Warm spice and hints ofnutmeg. Notes of buttery toffee.50mL/12- #1166790750mL/6 - #1166740

Our Straight Bourbon is 4 years old,86 Proof and crafted from Corn,Malted Barley and Rye and grown inthe Empire State's legendary richblack dirt. Aged in American Oakbarrels, the result is a perfectlybalanced whiskey with a light vanillaand white pepper finish. It's what welike to call a New York classic. Palate: Toasty upfront with notes ofcreamy vanilla and a peppery finish.750mL/12 - #1047540Jesse James Premium StraightBourbon Whiskey is made in thespirit of America's true outlaw. It'sdistilled to perfection, old-timecharcoal mellowed and aged in oakcasks to achieve an incrediblysmooth and full-bourbon characterthat makes this one of the finestwhiskeys available.750mL/12 - #1047540

1.75mL/6 - #0346020A fresh, neat pour offers up traces oforange, spices, and a bit of smoke onthe nose; ideal for cocktails,especially in autumn. The first sipand swish ease in with a bit of theusual suspects: vanilla, caramel, andoak, but then follow up with aknockout punch of heat.J. W. DantThere’s no faking full bourbon flavor.It has to be earned. So that’s whatwe do in Clermont: we earn it. Westart by selecting the finest grains.And we finish by meticulously agingour whiskey in white oak barrels withmaximum char, for an unmistakablerichness and signature sweetness. It’sthe natural way. And there’s just nocheating nature. A benchmark in bourbon. Patiently-aged in white oak barrels for nineyears, and bottled at 100 proof.50mL/10 - #0242090375mL/12 - #0242060750mL/6 - #02420401L/6 - #02420301.75L/6 - #0242020

Full proof for full flavor. An honestPre-Prohibition style bourbon.750mL/6 - #0242741Naturally sweet and smoky maplefortified by charred oak bourbon.750mL/6 - #0242840

750mL/6 - #3458540Kinsey Bourbon is warm andcomplex on the palate, with notes ofhoneysuckle, toffee, unripe orange,and grass culminating in a sweetspice finish.Rich caramel with balanced vanilla,stone fruit notes, smoky depth, withan oak finish.750mL/6 - #0204340

750mL/6 - #6610140This drink is of the highest qualityand includes only the finestingredients. Carefully selected for itsdistinctive flavor profile, this drink isdistilled for a bold taste. Smoothenough to be had alone or added asa delicious kick to your favoritemixed drink.RainmakerClassic sweet backbone of bourbonwith strong notes of rye spice to addto the vanilla and caramel flavors ofthe whiskey. Great for sipping orclassic cocktails.750mL/12 - #5085540

The high amount of corn gives thisbourbon a classic sweet taste withnotes of vanilla and caramel from thewood, while the rye adds some lightspice flavor. Bottled at 84 proof for alighter experience, this bourbon isgreat on the rocks or in mixed drinks.750mL/12- #5085640The palate on this whiskey is silkyand harmonious, yet robust andintense. Flavors of roasted coffeebeans, smoked meats, and hazelnutmarry harmoniously with spicy notesof cardamom and black pepper anda fresh hint of mint.750mL/6 - #5085840

Aromatically intriguing with brownsugar, maple, caramelized oak, exoticspices, orange peel and campfire.The palate is velvety smooth, richand packed with flavors of brownspice, honey and intense caramel.The complexity is apparent and thefinish is persistent, long lasting andfocused.750mL/6 - #2643440Full of oak, dried cherries, vanilla,and cinnamon creating a signaturemature bourbon nose. Sweet fromthe wheat and spice from the ryeand a bit of leather round out thepalate. Its viscosity creates a smoothand pleasant finish.750mL/6 - #1753040

Old Scout Bourbon is a high-ryestraight bourbon whiskey, bottled at99 proof. It is blended in limited,hand-selected batches without chill-filtration, and enjoys the boldcharacter we think excellentbourbon should deliver. Sweet and smooth, with notes ofbutterscotch and cherry pipetobacco, it is exceptionally drinkablefor 99 proof.750mL/6 - #1753840Big Level Bourbon is a wheatedbourbon 100% mashed, distilled,aged, proofed, and bottled at theSmooth Ambler distillery in WestVirginia. No chill filtration. Toffee and pancake batter on thenose. With pleasant warmth in themid-palate. Lingering finish. Lots ofpecan pie.750mL/6 - #1753240

Stillhouse Black Bourbon is the firstbourbon rested and mellowed in roastedsmall batch coffee beans. This40 proofBourbon has a high-rye mashbill, and isbarreled in charred new American Oakbarrels before being charcoal filtered,then rested & mellowed in roasted smallbatch coffee beans. The combination ofthe bold coffee beans and richness of thecharred barrels results in soft aromaticnotes of caramel and coffee, with adistinctly balanced body and aremarkably smooth finish.375mL/12 - #2630760750mL/12 - #2630740Reviving the lost art of marrying thefinest whiskeys, Widow Jane 10 YearOld is our signature bourbon. Handassembled in Brooklyn using therichest & rarest straight bourbons,only ever in 5 barrel batches, non-chill filtered & proofed with our ownmineral water from the legendaryRosendale Mines of NY, we deliver awhiskey unique in its intensity &complexity.375mL/12 - #0014660750mL/6 - #0014640

There is no other word to describe this.We took some of our legendary 10 yearold Bourbons & finished them in barrelsthat held New York’s finest artisanalmaple syrup from Crown Maple®. Theresult is a rich, creamy-smooth & slightlysweet mouthful of whiskey flavor that isway beyond good. It’s decadent.750mL/6 - #0011040Wolf Moon is a new straight bourbonwhiskey born from the collaborationsbetween ACM's "Artist of the Decade"Jason Aldean and the multi-platinum,award-winning duo Tyler Hubbard andBrian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line.Distilled from Midwestern grain and agedfor four years in new, charred AmericanOak barrels, this bourbon can best beenjoyed straight-up or on the rocks.750mL/6 - #1300240