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Colour: Burnished Copper Nose: Poached pears and honey followed by toasted almonds and a subtle touch of cranberry. With water a coffee note appears together with chocolate orange and mellow butterscotch. Palate: Dark chocolate, cherry and turkish delights are evident as are stewed fruits and toffee. Muscular notes of dark plum wrestle with bitter-sweet apricots and a hint of cinnamon. Finish: A well-balanced combination of the finesse of The Arran Malt and the restrained fruit and oak from the Amarone casks. Concentrated and elegant this malt delivers on all levels.

"Firewater of the God" The spirit of the agave plant in its natural environment.El Mal Pais has evolved to signify the cures of ailments from common cold/flu to prostate cancer and alleviate the pain of childbirth. Laborers also drink it for added strength.

Aged four years in a combination of new and ex-Bourbon barrels, this is a well priced, super aged Anejo that is worthy of consideration with a fine Cognac or Armagnac.

The original distillery for Patron finally has product back in the US under it's own label. Try this and find out what truly created the monster, Siete Leguas has been sorely missed!

"A blend of 'eaux-de-vie' predominantly from the Grande Champagne area, this cognac has a rare intensity. Some of the 'eaux de vie' are drawn from “Le Paradis” cellar, and have been aged in oak barrels for more than 60 years."

"Bright amber color. Soft aromas of vanilla and coconut cream follow through on a round entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with sweet baking spices and a long satisfying and warm finish. Excellent." Silver Medal.

"Our gin is handmade using a copper potstill, one small batch at a time. What makes our gin special is the mix of botanicals we use and the technique we use to infuse the flavors in the spirit. Our botanicals are all natural and carefully selected, measured and vapor infused into the spirit during distillation."