SPIRITS
GUIDE

WHEATED

Wheat whiskey is a type of whiskey: a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from wheat (51% or more in the mash bill) and aged in new charred oak barrels. ​

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WILLETT 8 Year Wheated Whiskey, 108 Proof,    $49

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BOURBON

Bourbon whiskey is a type of American whiskey: a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn (51% or more) and aged in virgin charred oak barrels for a minimum of 2 years. While bourbon may be made anywhere in the United States, it is strongly associated with the American South, and with Kentucky in particular.  

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BACKBONE UNCUT Jolly Joe's 30th Anniversary     $16

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​BARRELL Single Barrel     $15

104.96 proof – CT Bartenders Barrel Pick

 

BASIL HAYDEN     $13

80 proof - hint of peppermint, tea, spicy, light-bodied, gentle bite

 

EZRA BROOKS BOURBON      $8

90 proof - Caramel and vanilla with hints of spice and chocolate for a smooth, warm finish.

 

FOUR ROSES SINGLE BARREL BOURBON  $18 POUR / $118 BTL

123.6 proof, Aged 11 years and 1 month. Recipe OESF

Picked by Owl Shop & Ordinary

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FOUR ROSES Small Batch Reserve     $10

90 proof - Mellow, ripened red berries, dried spice, well-balanced, rich.

 

FOUR ROSES Single Barrel     $13

100 proof - Dried spice, pear, cocoa, vanilla & maple syrup

 

FOUR ROSES Small Batch Limited     $21

Available vintages  2020, 2021, 2022

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FOUR ROSES Bourbon     $10              

80 proof - Crisp, yet soft & smooth, fresh fruit

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JAMES E. PEPPER 1776 Straight Bourbon      $10

100 Proof - sweetness & spice, vanilla, honey, cloves, & chocolate

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KNOB CREEK 18 Year,  100 Proof,   $32

 

KENTUCKY VINTAGE      $10

90 proof - Bardstown Kentucky Bourbon, Smoke, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Leather.​

 

MICHTER’S US1 Straight Bourbon      $12

91.4 proof - rich caramel with balanced vanilla, stone fruit, smoky, oak finish

 

NOAH’S MILL      $15

114.2 proof - walnuts, prunes, spices, intertwined with lavender that leads you down a path of lingering burnt caramel

 

OLD BARDSTOWN      $12

101 proof – Herbal, citrus, vanilla, oak and earth notes​

 

PINHOOK Resolution (Creme)      $13

90 proof - rich and balanced bourbon with glinting copper notes and a warm, honey undertone.

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PINHOOK War 4yr vertical (Bronze)      $12

98 proof - a bright nose of tropical fruit, butterscotch and cedar leading to a rich and vibrant palate of dried fig, cocoa, roasted peanut and clove.

 

PURE KENTUCKY      $12

107 proof – toffee, fruit, eucalyptus and oak on the nose, then cinnamon, toffee, caramel, pepper, oak and spices.

 

ROWAN’S CREEK      $11

100.1 proof - caramel, vanilla, floral notes, lingering spiciness

 

WILD TURKEY 101 Bourbon      $10

101 proof - caramel, toffee, light smoke

 

WILD TURKEY Master’s Keep 10yr      $49

104 proof - Triumph showcases a nose of vanilla, crème brûlée, and mint that transitions to apple, pear, and nutmeg. On the palate, the whiskey brings forth notes of sweet honey and spiced clove, giving way to dark chocolate, dates and spice with a finish of rich mocha-coffee and black pepper

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​WILLETT 9 Year Bourbon, 117.4 Proof,   $42

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RYE WHISKEY

Rye whiskey is a type of American whiskey: a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from rye (51% or more) and aged in virgin charred oak barrels for a minimum of 2 years. After prohibition rye whiskey started to disappear, the cocktail movement helped bring it back.

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BONE SNAPPER Rye             $11

108 proof - rich, bold, spicy

 

EZRA BROOKS Rye           $8

90 proof - Hints of chocolate, leather, vanilla, and spicy grains, balanced by slightly sweet and oaky tones.​

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KNOB CREEK Single Barrel Select Rye     $14

115 proof - barrel pick selected in collaboration with Ordinary, Owl Shop and The Wine Thief   *Buy the bottle for $68.

 

MICHTER’S US1 Rye     $12

84.8 proof - spice with peppery notes, citrus, butterscotch, oak

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OLD OVERHOLT Rye       $8

86 proof – Aroma: light spices and pepper mixed with a slight fruitiness and hints of vanilla. Taste: Full body with balance of spice and deep, dark fruits

 

OLD PEPPER Single Barrel Rye       $12 / $48*

110 proof – 4yr barrel selected in an Ordinary, Owl Shop and The Wine Thief collaboration.  *Buy the bottle for $48.

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REDEMPTION Rye         $11

92 proof - rye spices, light floral, citrus notes

 

RUSSELL’S RESERVE Rye 6yr.      $12

90 proof - allspice, pepper, almond

 

WILD TURKEY 101 rye  $11

101 proof - warm, smoky flavor with a rich, balanced aroma of vanilla and spice

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WILLETT 7 Year Rye, 114 Proof,  $27

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WOLVES / WILLET “The Rye Project” COLLABORATION batch #2   $24

 

IRISH

The word 'whiskey' (or whisky) comes from the Irish (or 'Gaelic') uisce beatha, meaning water of life. Irish whiskey was one of the earliest distilled drinks in Europe, arising around the 12th century. It is believed that Irish monks brought the technique of distilling perfumes back to Ireland from their travels to the Mediterranean countries around 1000 A.D. The Irish then modified this technique to obtain a drinkable spirit.

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CLONAKILTY Port Cask Finish          $14

87.2 proof - Very fruity with cherries, raisins and soft spices, some chilli and cardamom.​​​

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McCONNELL'S   $9

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​McCONNELL'S Sherry Cask Finish   $11

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​TULLAMORE D.E.W.            $10

80 proof - matured in ex-bourbon & sherry casks. Early fresh fruit followed by some toasted wood, delicious vanilla sweetness.

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SCOTCH

All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley. Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat and rye in the late 18th century. Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: single malt Scotch whisky, single grain Scotch whisky, blended malt Scotch whisky (formerly called "vatted malt" or "pure malt"), blended grain Scotch whisky, and blended Scotch whisky. All Scotch whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years.

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BANK NOTE    $8

86 proof - Mellow on the taste with sweet richness and depth of flavor.

 

BUNNAHABHAIN 12yr      $15

92.6 proof - Islay single malt -  alluring balance of sweet fruit, nuts, vanilla and a delicate coastal influence

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BUNNAHABHAIN Toitech a Dha     $16

92.6 proof - Islay single malt - warming peatiness drift to a sweet Oloroso sherry influence with rich oak, balanced with delicate pepper. (pronounced Toch-ach ah-ghaa)

 

BUNNAHABHAIN 18yr      $25

92.6 proof - Islay single malt - unchill-filtered dried fruit and rich oak, with toffee and a slight tang of salt

 

DEANSTON VIRGIN OAK    $10

92.6 proof - Highland single malt, candied fruits, vanilla toffee, heather honey

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LAPHROAIG Select         $15

80 proof - Created from hand selected Oak casks for perfect balance and flavor.  Peat first, then ripe red fruits with a hint of dryness.

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LAPHROAIG 10yr          $18

86 proof - This peated whisky is renowned for its bold, smoky taste, followed by a hint of seaweed and a surprising sweetness. Full-bodied with a long finish, it truly embodies the quintessential Laphroaig character.

 

LEDAIG 10yr       $16

92.6 proof – Tobermory single malt – Tantalisingly sweet, medicinal flavours infused with enticing sparks of spicy pepper and dried fruit with rich peaty smoke and a velvety vanilla and malty creaminess.

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MONKEY SHOULDER, 86 Proof,  $12

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TOMATIN 12 Year, 86 Proof,  $13

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JAPAN

Whisky from Japan, reflecting Scottish tradition.

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NIKKA Coffey Grain Whisky      $15

90 proof – Distilled using a traditional Coffey still imported from Scotland in 1963.  Flavors originating from these still deliver a distinctive creamy texture.

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Suntory HIBIKI HARMONY      $22

86 proof - A harmonious blend of several malt and grain whiskies which are meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas.

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Suntory Whisky TOKI        $10

86  proof – “Silky with a subtle sweet and spicy finish.” Notes of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger.

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Suntory World Whisky AO       $14

Blend of whisk(e)ys from Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Canada & America.  Limited.

 

THE YAMAZAKI  12 yr        $18          

86 proof – “Succulent with soft fruit.” Notes of coconut, cranberry, butter, sweet ginger and cinnamon.  Enjoy the long finish.

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GIN

Gin is experiencing a lot of attention from craft distillers these days. The flavor profiles of this spirit category can vary greatly; from soft, citrusy, and floral, to spicy, astringent, piney and juniper forward, to even sweet and woody as we see with Old Tom styles.

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BARR HILL     $10

90 proof - Vermont made with Juniper & Honey

 

BARR HILL Tom Cat         $12

86 proof - New oak barrel mingles the juniper yielding an enticing aroma. A touch of raw honey added.

 

BIG GIN      $9

94 proof – Washington State. Cinnamon and cardamom that moves onto juniper and angelica

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GREENALL’S        $8

80 proof - Warrington, UK. Traditional London Dry since 1761

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PLYMOUTH          $9

82.4 proof – England. Extremely smooth, creamy and full bodied, with a slight sweetness.

 

RANSOM Old Tom    $9

88 proof - Oregon. Malt, lively citrus, heady exotic notes of coriander & teak, barrel aged

 

ROKU    $8

86 Proof – Japan. Complex, multi layered, yet harmonious flavor of various botanicals. Traditional gin taste in the base, plus characteristic Japanese botanical notes with yuzu as the top note. Smooth and silky texture.

 

St. GEORGE Terroir $9

90 proof - California. Douglas fir, California bay laurel, coastal sage, and other evocative botanicals.​

 

UNCLE VAL’S Restorative        $9            

90 proof - Oregon. Crisp, silky with a hint of rose petals.

 

UNCLE VAL’S Botanical         $9            

90 proof - Oregon. Notes of sage, lemon, lavender and cucumber.

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TEQUILA

A terroir driven beverage derived from distilling agave harvested in Jalisco, Mexico. We feature a selection of Joven, Reposado & Anejo tequilas made only from 100% blue agave that are lovely both for sipping and crafting cocktails

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ARETTE Blanco  $8

 

ARETTE Reposado  $8

 

​ARETTE Small Batch Estate Blanco      $12

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ARETTE Fuerte 101 Blanco      $14

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ARETTE Small Batch Estate Reposado      $16

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ARETTE Small Batch Estate Anejo      $17

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CASA NOBLE Blanco    $11

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CASA NOBLE Reposado    $11

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ESPOLON Blanco           $8

100% Pure Blue Agave. Soft mouthfeel, notes of pepper, vanilla bean, grilled pineapple and spice.

 

ESPOLON Reposado           $8

100% Pure Blue Agave, aged, vanilla & pear notes

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MARQUIS DE CASA NOBLE  ANEJO       $28

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OCHO Reposado      $18

Aged in ex-American Whiskey barrels for 8 weeks and 8 day.  Plum and white pepper notes. Made with 100% Blue Agave.

 

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MEZCAL

Made from a variety of maguey or oven-smoked agave, this is a spirit that is claimed to best express the terroir of its region of origin by those that craft it. Common flavors are sweet, fruity, earthy and smoky.

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BOZAL Ensemble    $15

Espaden Birril Mexicano, smoky, herbaceous undertone rests on the center of the palate, while citrus and floral notes.

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BOZAL Cuishe    $15

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CENIZO Coloniac Joven Maguey   $18

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CONVITE Tobala Joven   $18

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MONTELOBOS Espadin Mezcal, 86 Proof, 13$

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MONTELOBOS Pechuga,  $21

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SIETE Misterios 2021, 2024   $10

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YOLA 1971.  $14

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RUM

Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts such as; molasses, or directly from sugarcane juice, by a process of fermentation and distillation. The distillate, a clear liquid, is then usually aged in oak barrels.

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The majority of the world's rum production occurs in the Caribbean and Latin America. Rum is also produced in Scotland, Austria, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, the Philippines, India, Reunion Island, Mauritius, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, the United States, and Canada.

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ANGOSTURA White Oak   $8

80 proof - Trinidad, white oak aged rum

 

ANGOSTURA 5 year             $8

80 proof - Trinidad, chocolate, spice, vanilla, toasted oak flavors

 

ANGOSTURA 7 year             $8

80 proof - Trinidad, at least 7 years in ex bourbon barrels. maple, chocolate, honey and toffee

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BRINLEY'S Gold Shipwreck Spiced Rum, 72 proof, $8

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BUMBU 70 proof, $11​

 

RHUM CLEMENT Agricole          $9

80 proof – AOC Martinique. Soft and graceful with a notes of fresh cutgrass and green beans.​

 

SMITH & CROSS     $9

114 proof (Navy Strength) – Jamaica. Caramelized banana, exotic fruits, spice, earthy finish.

 

YPIOCA Reserva Especial Cachaca Prata, 80 Proof,   $9

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ZAYA Gran Reserve 12yr Rum, 80 proof,  $10

BRANDY

Brandy is a spirit produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally contains 35–60% alcohol by volume (70–120 US proof) and is typically taken as an after-dinner drink. Some brandies are aged in wooden casks, some are colored with caramel coloring to imitate the effect of aging, and some brandies are produced using a combination of both aging and coloring. In broader sense, the term "brandy" also denotes liquors obtained from distillation of pomace (pomace brandy) or mash or wine of any other fruit (fruit brandy). These products are also named eau-de-vie. Varieties of wine brandy can be found across the winemaking world. Among the most renowned are Cognac and Armagnac from Southwestern France.

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BARSOL Primero Quebranta Pisco, 80 Proof,   $9

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BUSNEL Calvados VSOP        $10

France. Busnel Fine is a blend of different Calvados Pays d'Auge

 

Carvalho Ribeiro & Ferreira 1920       $8

Douro, Portugal brandy, Dark golden color. Touch of vanilla and a slight wooded aroma.

 

NONINO,  Vendemmia Grappa       $11

Soft, elegant, scents of apricot, green apple and raisins.

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PRUNIER VS  $9

Petite Champagne and Fins Bois Cognac. Notes of cedar and citrus, with hints of vanilla and oak.

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HERBAL LIQUEURS

“Inhabitants of Europe's mountainous regions have made liqueurs with local flowers and plants for centuries. These include the fragrant, floral crème de violette as well as herbaceous and bitter liqueurs that started out as elixirs to aid indigestion and other ailments. The latter category includes amaro, meaning "bitter," in Italian. While they began as wine-based digestive aids, most modern amari are composed of spirits (usually neutral spirits), a proprietary mix of herbs and botanicals, and sugar or other natural sweetener. Always appropriate neat or with coffee after a meal, floral, herbal and amaro liqueurs also enliven many contemporary and classic cocktails.” - HAUS ALPENZ

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ABSINTHE  $15           

• Duplais Swiss Absinthe Blanche - 120 proof - Italy. Completely crystal clear with pewter reflections. Warm, yet complexly herbal nose with hints of mentholated wormwood, ground coriander and candied angelica root. When louched with cold water, it produces a cloud-white opalescence in the glass, tinged with pewter. Full mouth-feel, silky, yet subdued, it tastes of a complex and heady blend of aromatic medicinal herbs with a lingering anis-bright sweetness that coats and caresses the tongue.

 

AMARO MONTENEGRO             $8

62 proof – Italy. Six tasting notes: bitter and herbaceous, spicy and floral, chocolate and caramel, fresh and balsamic, vanilla and red fruits, and warm and tropical.

 

APEROL             $8

22 proof – Italy. Intense orange top with herbal and woody body notes, pleasantly bittersweet and salty.

 

AVERNA, Amaro Siciliano    $8

mouth-coating and bittersweet taste, hints of orange and licorice, myrtle, juniper berries, rosemary and sage.

 

Fernet BRANCA         $8

…reminiscent of Jaegermeister after you’ve just brushed your teeth or 1980s black magic markers…

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FORO, Originale Amaro         $8

Dark brown with amber highlights. The aromas are characterized by a blend of citrus fruits and dried herbs. Hints of burnt sugar are not too sweet on the palate, followed by dried herbs with a clean bitter finish.

 

BRUTO AMERICANO     $8

St. George Bruto Americano is made from a variety of herbs, roots, and other botanicals. Though the exact number of ingredients and formulation are proprietary, we will say that the bitterness comes primarily from gentian root; the citrus notes mostly from California-grown Seville orange; and the woodsy notes from balsam fir and Cascara sagrada (bark from the California buckthorn).

 

CAMPARI     $8

Campari is an alcoholic spirit obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol and water.

 

CARDAMARO Vino Amaro.    $8

cardoon and blessed thistle, with a short repose in oak

 

CHARTRUESE   $15

• Green – 110 proof - a naturally green liqueur made from 130 herbs and other plants macerated in alcohol and steeped for about eight hours. A last maceration of plants gives its color to the liqueur

• Yellow – 80 proof - milder and sweeter flavor and aroma than Green Chartreuse

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CYNAR             $8

(chee-nar) a blend of artichoke leaves and 13 carefully selected herbs. refreshing and herbal bittersweet

 

DOLIN Génépy le Chamois Liqueur    $8

A legendary French liqueur with a multitude of herbs from the mountains of the Savoy, the most prominent being génépy.

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GRAN CLASSICO           $9

Natural golden-amber color. Aroma presents a multi-faceted bitter-sweetness of orange peel, gentian root and wormwood mingled with rhubarb and vanilla. The viscosity immediately highlights the sweet rhubarb, then the bitter gentian root and orange peel blend with wormwood, vanilla and resiny notes. Deep, layered and lingering finish that balances and alternates between the sweet and bitter.

 

MELETTI Fernet            $8

The color is dark amber and the nose is herbaceous with balsamic notes. On the palate, a beginning of spice evolves to balsamic with mint, and finishes with bitter gentian root.

 

Amaro NONINO        $9

bitter orange marmelade, thyme & menthol

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Amaro SFUMATO Rabarbaro   $8

Unusual marriage of smokiness and bitter woodsiness. Made from alpine herbs and the root of Chinese rhubarb

 

VARNELLI Amaro del'Erborista    $12

spices, rhubarb, sandalwood with intense tannins.