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Maker's Mark started with bread, of course. Bill Samuels bought the Burks' Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, in 1953 and did the predictable – just not in a predictable way. He wanted to select the right mashbill for his new Bourbon. He took inspiration from the Old Fitzgerald and W. L. Weller recipes made by Pappy Van Winkle. He did not want to take the time to distill, age and taste each candidate, so he made a loaf of bread from each mix of grain. One had no rye in it. No rye? Samuels liked the loaf without the rye best so he ran with it. The winner contained the customary corn with malted barley and a large dose of red winter wheat. The product is in stark contrast to rye-heavy spirits like Bulleit or Knob Creek. The result is less spicy than the rye-influenced whiskeys. Bring a glass to your nose. You'll smell spiced honey, cut fruit and citrus peel. Have a sip. Barley malt, butterscotch and vanilla bean will gradually bloom on your tongue. Wait a moment. The finish is of medium length with gentle caramel and dry oak spice. This collection of flavors makes Maker's Mark very friendly with sweet vermouth. It makes a fine Manhattan with a cherry. Go light with the bitters. It's also a great choice with an Old Fashioned, particularly if you have dark purple Bing cherries to muddle. If you're feeling funky, ask yourself two questions. Does bourbon like peaches? Both are as southern as sassafras. Does peach like orange? Of course, or we'd have no Fuzzy Navel. Bring all three together. Add 1 1/2 ounces of Maker's with 3/4 of an ounce peach schnapps to an ounce of OJ. Shake that well and then serve it up or on the rocks. There's a navel with some extra fuzz. For your home bar (depending on your budget and the height of your top shelf) Maker's Mark makes a fine everyday house bourbon or a special occasion sipper to put next to your best bottles from Scotland, Ireland and Japan.

• Agave: Made from 100% Espadín agave grown in Oaxaca.
• Cooking: The agave piñas are split and slow-cooked for 4-6 days in earthen pits lined with volcanic rocks, which imparts the signature smoky flavor.
• Crushing: After cooling, the agave is crushed using a traditional horse-drawn stone tahona wheel.
• Fermentation & Distillation: The mixture ferments for 6-8 days before being double-distilled in copper pot stills.
• Proof: The final spirit is bottled at 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume). 

• Aroma: The aroma is described by the producer as fragrant herbal and fruit, with hints of smoke. Reviewers note a prominent smokiness, sometimes described as medicinal or like gasoline.
• Flavor: The producer notes include hints of tamarind, pomegranate, banana, and mango, balanced with fresh mint, dried oregano, smoke, and black pepper. 

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Aberfeldy 21 Year Old is a premium, highly awarded Highland single malt Scotch whisky known as a flagship expression from the Aberfeldy Distillery. Often referred to as part of the "Golden Dram" family due to the distillery's water source containing gold deposits, this expression is matured for over two decades in a combination of ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks. It is bottled at 40% ABV.

• Nose: Heavy heather honey, toasted macadamia nuts, dried fruits, creamy vanilla, and a faint trace of beeswax.
• Palate: Rich, silky, and full-bodied. It features dominant flavors of orange zest, creamy fudge, sweet malt, and soft baking spices.
• Finish: Long, mellow, and smooth, leaving behind notes of toasted coconut, ripe peach, and a very subtle hint of peat smoke.

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As its pink color suggests, Casal Garcia Rosé is a very fruity rosé wine, with fresh notes of strawberry, cherry and raspberry.

Tasting Notes

It has a pink color, a clear, bright and slightly effervescent appearance. It is a fruity wine with notes of raspberry and strawberry on the nose. In the mouth, the red fruit remains evident, well combined with a balanced acidity that gives this wine great freshness. It has a harmonious finish and a smooth persistence.

Food Pairing

Seafood appetizers and salads.

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