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CONTENTS | M.S. WALKER BRANDS PRODUCER PROFILES

wines ..........................................5 Brandl ...........................................6 Lackner-Tinnacher ................................ 7 Landhaus Mayer ..................................8 Lagler ............................................9 Mantlerhof ...................................... 10 Mayer Am Pfarrplatz ..............................11 A. Christmann ................................... 14 Dr. Fischer ...................................... 15 Cantina Santa Maria La Palma .................... 18 Cantina di Sorbara ............................... 19 Il Palazzone .................................... 20 J. Hofstätter ..................................... 21 Terenzi ..........................................22 Beyra ...........................................24 Castello D'Alba ..................................25 Costa do Sol ....................................26 Dona Maria ...................................... 27 Foral Alvarinho ................................. 28 Montaria ....................................... 29 Ruelas ......................................... 30

spirits ........................................33 St. Elder Artisanal Liqueurs ......................34 Pelotón de la Muerte .............................35 ChocoLat Deluxe Chocolate Liqueur ..............36 Grand Mayan Tequila ............................. 37 Allen's Cordials ..................................38 Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vodka .................39 Gin Lane 1751 ................................... 40 Amaro Dell’Etna ................................. 41 The Glenturret ...................................42 Allen’s Cold Brew Coffee Flavored Brandy ........43 Mezcal de Leyendas ............................ 44 Old New England Egg Nog ...................... 45 John L. Sullivan Irish Whiskey ................... 46

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to our fruit that is matched only by the evenness with which it ripens. And the area itself is simply ideal for Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, our specialties. The estate has grown large enough to produce a respectable quantity of both but remains small enough that we are able to keep a firm hand and a watchful eye on all that transpires in the vineyard, the cellar, and in-between. Ever since Johann Brandl Sr. founded our family FOUNDED 1952 ESTATE OWNERS Günther Brandl & Family REGION Kamptal, Austria VILLAGE Zöbing

VINEYARD HOLDINGS 9.5 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Heiligenstein, Kogelberg, Lamm PRODUCTION 52,000 bottles

“ We capture the freshness and complexity of our climate, the soil, through our wines" — GÜNTHER BRANDL

estate, two generations have collaborated here in the pursuit of excellence. The older generation – Elisabeth and Johann – provide experience and tradition, while Petra and Günther offer new ideas, energy and a fresh outlook. We live on the estate and live with the estate; the care we take with it – and with nature in general

a romantic scene, but more importantly provide the soils and elevation ideally suited to cultivation of the vine. During the night, north winds cool the vineyards, while during the day we couldn’t ask for finer sunshine to warm our hillsides and terraces. These aspects, coupled with the calming effect of the nearby river, impart a generosity

THE KAMPTAL VILLAGE of Zöbing, with some 700 inhabitants, has been home to our estate for more than sixty years, located right at the point where the river Kamp leaves the narrow valley of the Waldviertel (coming out of the woods, so to speak), and flows south. The nearby Heiligenstein and Kogelberg certainly set

– provides the foundation for the work we do and the wines we put in the bottle.

BRANDL

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FOUNDED 1770

ESTATE OWNERS Katharina Tinnacher REGION Südsteiermark, Austria VILLAGE Gamlitz VINEYARD HOLDINGS 27 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Steinbach, Gamitz, Welles, Flamberg, Eckberg, Türken

PRODUCTION 135,000 bottles

“ We consider winemaking to be an annual metamorphosis: The grapevines grow up from earth, stones, minerals. Vines and grapes flourish under the sun, wind and rain. From these, our wines are finally crafted by hand.” — KATHARINA TINNACHER

sustainable cultivation of the soil according to the precepts of organic

THE LACKNER-TINNACHER ESTATE IS NESTLED between vineyards and orchards on a chain of hills in Steinbach near the municipality of Gamlitz. The vine has been cultivated here for centuries; four of the estate’s vineyards were described in detail in the Josephine land register of 1778. Today, Katharina Tinnacher and her family cultivate 27 hectares of vineyard, which thrive at the ideal elevation of 400–500 meters on the most promising steep slopes of Southern Styria. Concentrating on the types best suited to the region, they grow Sauvignon Blanc, Gelber Muskateller, Welschriesling and the “white Burgundian varieties”—Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. Katharina places her central focus on the vines, and on a way of working with them that remains close to nature, including

viticulture. Here the vineyards are surrounded by meadows,

orchards and forests in a protected microclimate. All of the estate’s grapes are grown on their own vineyards—they feature a wide variety of geologic conditions, which Katharina

seeks to express as fully as possible in order to highlight the differences between the sites.

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FOUNDED 2011 ESTATE OWNERS Hans Schmid REGION Lower Austria

VINEYARD HOLDINGS 20 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Selected Vineyards

ESTABLISHED IN 2012 AS A BRAND TO COMPLIMENT Mayer am Pfarrplatz in its restaurants, Landhaus Mayer has rapidly grown to represent some of the best classic varietal expressions of Lower Austria today at a great price point. Sourced from some of the best sites throughout the Weinviertel and Carnuntum, the goal is to find the best expression of Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, and Zweigelt. This selection gives an authentic taste of the namesake varietals of Austria, but also a tremendous value of what this country can offer. Many of the vineyards are from older vines from some of the most traditional villages in both wine-growing areas. in Lower Austria PRODUCTION 350,000 bottles “ Sedimentary soils and wide temperature-swings between warm days and cool nights provide Landhaus Mayer with the perfect conditions for producing complex wines.”

LANDHAUS MAYER

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FOUNDED 1789 ESTATE OWNERS Karl Lagler REGION Wachau, Austria VILLAGE Spitz an der Donau VINEYARD HOLDINGS 13 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS 1000 Eimerberg,

Steinborz, Axpoint, Setzberg, Hartberg

PRODUCTION 80,000 bottles

“ Our techniques focus on developing quality in the vineyard: particular attention to pruning, canopy-management, crop-thinning and highly selective harvesting by hand enable us to put wines in the bottle that reflect the living soul of the sunny Wachau.” — KARL LAGLER

top-class, fruit-driven wines from his vineyards situated in the finest sites that the western Wachau town of Spitz has to offer: Steinborz, Tausendeimerberg and Burgberg, where old vines are tended with natural farming techniques and other measures focused upon quality and sustainability, yielding excellent results.

All of Lagler’s work in the vineyard, including the harvest, is done by hand. Today the Laglers are known as one of the most charismatic families in the Wachau, and their wines command respect at the finest restaurants worldwide.

THE LAGLER FAMILY HAS lived on this beautiful estate in the Rote Tor Gasse since 1789. In the late 1970s, the Laglers stopped restricting their activities to solely grape-growing and began working their fruit into wine instead of selling it off. Almost from the start, Karl Lagler began producing

LAGLER

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FOUNDED 1867 ESTATE OWNER Josef & Margit Mantler REGION Kremstal, Austria VILLAGE Gedersdorf

VINEYARD HOLDINGS 14 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS

Spiegel, Steingraben, Reisenthal, Wieland, Tiefenthal, Weitgasse

PRODUCTION 135,000 bottles

IT IS AS IF SEPP MANTLER AND FAMILY WERE literally rooted to the soil. Their commitment to the vineyard, the growth of the vines and the cellar is an annual rebirth driven by the challenge of weather, soil, and passion. The Mantlerhof winery has been an active farm for over 600 years, when it under the ownership of the Styrian Admont Monastery. It is here, nestled directly below the terraces that rise above Gedersdorf, that the Mantlerhof winery has forged a path cultivating Roter Veltliner, Neuburger and expressing some of the most historic and qualitative sites of Grüner Veltliner and Riesling primarily on löss soils. Organic farming has been a staple and precedent for over 30 years. “ The annual rebirth of the vines is both a challenge and my passion” — JOSEF MANTLER

MANTLERHOF

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FOUNDED 1683 ESTATE OWNER Hans Schmid REGION Vienna, Austria VILLAGE Döbling

VINEYARD HOLDINGS 70 hectares

IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Nussberg, Schenkenberg, Alsegg PRODUCTION 135,000 bottles

THIS TRADITIONAL ESTATE ON THE PFARRPLATZ IN Vienna’s 19th District has been in operation since 1683, vinifying wines that were instrumental in establishing Vienna’s reputation as the city whose very name stands for wine. In 1817, composer Ludwig van Beethoven moved into the first floor flat on the Pfarrplatz and began to compose his legendary Ninth Symphony. In contrast with the German import Beethoven, Mayer’s vineyards are planted to traditional indigenous Austrian grape varieties, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling among them. Their top vineyards are nestled in prime sites on the mineral-laden hills surrounding the capital city. The estate is best known and most renowned for its classic ‘Wiener Gemischter Satz.’ This specialty is made by collectively harvesting Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Rotgipfler and Zierfandler that have grown together in the same vineyard, subsequently pressing and fermenting them together as well. The wine marries the characteristics of several distinctive grape varieties, harmonious in its unique aromas and flavors.

“ Mayer am Pfarrplatz, the epitome of Viennese Heurigen culture, looks back with particular pride upon a centuries old tradition of crafting the finest Viennese wines.”

MAYER AM PFARRPLATZ

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FOUNDED 1845

VINEYARD HOLDINGS 22 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Idig, Mandelgarten, Langenmoirgen, Meerspine

ESTATE OWNER Christmann Family REGION Pfalz, Germany VILLAGE Gimmeldingen

PRODUCTION 130,000 bottles

“ For generations, our family has lived for its passion – wines that are at the same time pure, authentic, and outstanding” — STEFFEN CHRISTMANN

them from the start, all the while under directorship of the Christmann family. Now in the seventh generation, the name still stands for top wines that take a back seat to none. Wines that exude a sense of charisma and inspire excitement; noble varieties planted in top sites, cultivated in a near-to-nature fashion, these are the hallmarks of the A.Christmann estate. For generations the family has maintained their passion and energy for producing pure and outstanding wines. They have never confused satisfaction with contentment,

IN THE 19TH CENTURY, cousins Johann Martin and Professor Dr Louis Häusser

met at Weingut Buhl in Deidesheim to discuss

politics and other matters of interest. Perhaps due to the immediate environment and the local wines, they decided to purchase a vineyard themselves. This laid the cornerstone for today’s Christmann estate, which acquired its current name when the founder’s granddaughter Henriette Häusser married Eduard Christmann and gave birth to a son named Arnold, after whom the estate was ultimately christened. Passion and creativity have been with

constantly striving for greater expressiveness.

A. CHRISTMANN

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FOUNDED 2014 ESTATE OWNERS Martin Foradori Hofstätter REGION Mosel/Saar, Germany VILLAGE Ockfen Saarburg Kanzem IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Ockfener Bockstein

PRODUCTION 70,000 bottles

Kupp”. This concavely curved vineyard slope surrounds the tiny wine village Ockfen like a natural amphitheater. The estate achieved international acclaim with the “Ockfener Bockstein”. Its steep south and southwest facing plots are comprised primarily of grey slate.

The soil and climate are ideal for clearly structured, mineral, delicately fruity Rieslings. By integrating the Steinbock” selection wines into the portfolio, Martin’s focus is to capture the essence of the Saar in top cru vineyards, while also offering great expression and value.

IN 2014, MARTIN Foradori Hofstätter seized the welcome opportunity to revitalize the historic “Weingut Dr. Fischer” on the Saar. The small, internationally acclaimed winery cultivates Riesling in the top class, steep sites “Ockfener Bockstein” and “Saarburger

DR. FISCHER

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FOUNDED 1946 ESTATE OWNERS 300 Member Growers

VINEYARD HOLDINGS 700 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS

REGION Sardinia VILLAGE Alghero

Selected vineyards surrounding Alghero PRODUCTION 4,750,000 bottles

our story, starts very long ago and lasts all the way to today. It all began in 1946, in the Nurra area, which had been reclaimed and given to the farmworkers following the Agrarian Reform that was implemented in Sardinia in the immediate post-war period. The locals were blessed with skilled, courageous hands that had the capacity to capture the soul of a part of the island that seems to have been designed for winemaking. And so, in 1959, one hundred of them decided to enter into a co-operative and to found the Cantina Santa Maria la Palma (Santa Maria la Palma Winery). Today, past and future are being combined seamlessly through the new technologies deployed in every project put

together by the Winery, which can leverage a tradition that has always married innovation to love for the local soil. 700 hectares of land on the estate are under vine, giving rise to a wealth of highly nuanced Sardinian wines, all made with the same passion and dedication as always, while also taking advantage of everything that state-of-the art technology has to offer. The dedication to quality is the thread that runs throughout our history: selecting methods and techniques to produce the finest grapes, enhancing and protecting the soil – all with a view to exceeding our consumers’ expectations and to being worthy inheritors of this noble tradition that we are carrying forward.

OUR HISTORY stretches way back, to when time was marked by the passing of the seasons, and the farmworkers of the countryside of Alghero had nothing to rely on but the soil and their own ingenuity. It is a story that speaks of the ability to trust one another, and of the desire to build something great, without forgetting how much beauty and how much value are hidden away in what surrounds us: endless plains facing out to sea, sheltered by a cove between the Gulf of Alghero and the Bay of Porto Conte. These are fortunate lands, caressed by the wind and kissed by the sun. It is a story that speaks of the precious lessons learned through daily toil. This story,

CANTINA SANTA MARIA LA PALMA

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FOUNDED 1903

ESTATE OWNERS Social Cooperative of Sorbara REGION Emilia-Romagna VILLAGE Carpi VINEYARD HOLDINGS 2000 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS

Selected vineyards in Carpi & Modena PRODUCTION 2,000,000 bottles

OUR COOPERATIVE WAS FOUNDED IN 2012 BY THE merger of two historic companies on the Modena wine scene. The Carpi Winery, which was founded in 1903 and a pioneering example of Agricoltural Cooperation, and the Sorbara Winery, the name that quintessentially identifies Lambrusco DOC. We are a cooperative with over 1,200 grape growers. They include historical wineries that have become avant garde production sites in more than a century of social and technological evolution. Quality is what we aim for on a daily basis. The reason we welcome grapes from over 2,000 hectares of different vineyards is to select the best raw material and allocate it to our different wines. There is a good Lambrusco for every occasion and for us, people of Emilia, toasting and celebrating is serious business. We want to offer the world a great quality Lambrusco, which is respectful of tradition but also symbols of energy and lightheartedness.

CANTINA DI SORBARA

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“ Our vineyards, each with a distinct microclimate and soil profile, contribute unique fruit, blended after fermentation to capture the fullest reflection of the diverse terroir and resulting in the balanced elegance of traditional Brunello. The wide diversity in microclimate and terroir gives us the ability to achieve our best expression of Brunello each season, extracting the special characteristics of each parcel and combining them for the optimal end product. The parcels are vinified separately to provide the most flexibility for blending and aging, with excess fruit all vinified together. Our three primary vineyards are described below.” — KIRSTEN KERN

FOUNDED 2001

ESTATE OWNERS Peter & Kirsten Kern REGION Tuscany, Italy VILLAGE Montalcino VINEYARD HOLDINGS 6 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Due Porte, Vigna del Capa,

PRODUCTION 30,000 bottles

fullest and most balanced expression of Montalcino’s diverse terroir and microclimates. In addition, the vineyard adjacent to the cantina is a very special, high altitude parcel, a portion

of which has been bottled as the cru Le Due Porte since 2015. The estate also produces Rosso del Palazzone, a versatile 100% Sangiovese non-vintage wine.

IL PALAZZONE, A boutique winery minutes from the town of Montalcino, produces Brunello di Montalcino in a traditional style. Growing grapes in three separate areas allows for the

IL PALAZZONE

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FOUNDED 1907 ESTATE OWNERS Martin Foradori Hofstätter REGION Alto Adige, Italy Trentino, Italy VILLAGE Tramin an der Weinstraße VINEYARD HOLDINGS 50 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Barthenau, Kolbenhof, Steinraffler, Oberkirschbaum, Yngram Maso Michei

PRODUCTION 500,000 bottles

generations and over a century of experience in the care of delicate grapes, such as Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer, as well as other varieties including Lagrein, Pinot Blanc and Schiava. Martin Foradori Hofstätter had the task of helping the company step into a new era, launching new business initiatives in the Mosel area – with the acquisition of the long-standing Dr. Fischer – and in Trentino, with the Maso Michei project.

J. HOFSTÄTTER IS KNOWN worldwide for its Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer, the J. Hofstätter estate stands on the area of Tramin-Termeno, between the thick walls of an imposing 16th century building, next to the main church of this small town in the province of Bolzano. Now in its fourth generation, the company is run by Martin Foradori Hofstätter: the son of Paolo Foradori (known as the father of Pinot Noir), he took the lead after three

J. HOFSTÄTTER

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FOUNDED 2001 ESTATE OWNER Terenzi Family REGION Tuscany, Italy VILLAGE Montedonico VINEYARD HOLDINGS 60 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Cerreto Piano, Crognoleta, Madrechiesa, Montedonico, Salaioli

PRODUCTION 300,000 bottles

“ A quite ambitious idea: to take the Morellino di Scansano back to a high quality level, with an elegant style. A mission that the Terenzi family has clearly already accomplished.” — GAMBERO ROSSO, VINI D’ITALIA

employs the most modern technologies to respect quality and the environment thanks to a very modern photovoltaic system. Our entire production process is autonomous. The management of our own vineyards, the harvest of the grapes, winemaking, and bottling are all made

with passion and care by a highly specialized and motivated staff led by

TERENZI WAS CREATED in 2001 and now owns 150 hectares of estates. The viticulture covers 60 hectares, while 14 hectares are dedicated to magnificent centuries-old olive trees. A modern and functional cellar of 3,000 square meters built in harmony with the landscape which however

Giuseppe Caviola, one of the most important winemakers in Italy and in the world. “ Terenzi is one of the most promising new names in Tuscan winemaking” — ROBERT PARKER

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FOUNDED 2011 ESTATE OWNERS Rui Robredo Madeira REGION Beyra, Portugal

VILLAGE Vermiosa VINEYARD HOLDINGS 66 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Vinha das Safurdas, Vinha da Santa Maria, Vinha de Nave Godina, Vinha da Fonte da Pulga,

Vinha do Bizarril, Vinha da Beyra, Vinha do Guiso, Vinha do Vale de Esgueva PRODUCTION 420,000 bottles

because he believed that this region’s winemaking heritage is one of the best hidden treasures in Portuguese wine. Old vines of native grape varieties have perfectly adapted to the rugged climate caused by the high altitude, along with the soil, where

many veins of quartz run through the schist and granite. Through Beyra wines, Madeira seeks to express the Beira Interior’s true identity: wines of great complexity resulting

IN 2011, RUI ROBREDO Madeira returned to the same winery where he worked his first harvest in 1987, in a small winery located in the village of Vermiosa in the highest vineyards in Portugal. Through painstaking effort, he rehabilitated the property

from the combination of aromatic intensity, minerality and freshness.

BEYRA

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FOUNDED 2000 ESTATE OWNERS Rui Roboredo Madeira REGION Douro Valley, Portugal VILLAGE Douro Superior

THIS WINE IS PRODUCED IN MADEIRA'S WINERY IN Sar Joao da Pesqueira from a selection of grapes from the best vineyards in the Upper Douro. Castello d’Alba was the first wine he produced in 2000, and he has always wanted it to reflect his experiences and vision of a new Douro by combining cutting edge winemaking with native grape varieties to create its own modern and innovative style. Castello d’Alba has emerged from the new wave that has transformed the Douro region, and is now one of Douro’s leading brands around the Globe.

CASTELLO D'ALBA

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FOUNDED 1926 ESTATE OWNERS Alianca Vinhos De Portugal S.A. REGION DOC Vinho Verde, Portugal

VILLAGE Sangalhos IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Felgueiras

PRODUCTION 80,000 bottles

THE NORTHWEST OF PORTUGAL IS HOME TO THE Vinho Verde region, producing lovely, zingy whites from local grapes. “Verde” means green, referring to the tradition of drinking Vinho Verde wines while they are young. Costa do Sol represents the finest that Vinho Verde has to offer and is meant to be enjoyed on a warm day or evening surrounded by friends. Costa do Sol delivers a crisp, vibrant effervescence with delicate citrus and melon aromas. On the palate, the wine is soft textured with well-balanced acidity and a crisp, refreshing finish. This wine pairs perfectly with seafood, shellfish, salads and light summer dishes.

COSTA DO SOL

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FOUNDED 19th Century ESTATE OWNERS Julio Bastos REGION Alentejo, Portugal

VILLAGE Estremoz VINEYARD HOLDINGS 80 hectares PRODUCTION 45,000 cases Bastos embraced this new project: Dona Maria Wines. The ancient estate winery has been restored, keeping the 19th century marble “lagares” where selected grapes are vinified using the traditional foot treading method, and where the famous Alicante Bouschet is produced.

SITUATED IN ALENTEJO, this palace-like 18th century house is a landmark, not only for its beauty but also for its history and the top quality wine produced there. Wine has been produced at this estate for more than 150 years but at the start of the new millennium, Júlio

DONA MARIA

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ALVARINHO

FOUNDED 1988 ESTATE OWNERS Paolo Rodrigues REGION Melgaço, Portugal ESTATE Quinta do Regueiro

grape. It is here that Quinta do Regueiro Estate produces Foral Alvarinho. In 1988, the first vineyard was planted on a plot of merely 0.3 hectares. Over the following 10 years, the Estate’s owner, Paulo Rodrigues, continue to plant his vineyards on terraces to increase production making it total 15 hectares.

THE MELGAÇO REGION is the original home of Alvarinho grape. Melgaco, the most northern region of Portugal, is protected by the surrounding mountains that allow a perfect marriage between rainfall, temperature and the number of hours of sunshine need it for the maturation of the Alvarinho

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FOUNDED 1992 ESTATE OWNERS Luis Vieira

VILLAGE: Redondo (Alentejo) VINEYARD HOLDINGS: 70 acres IMPORTANT VINEYARDS: Herdade da Candeeira

REGION Portugal

DOGS HAVE BEEN DOMESTICATED FOR centuries and have served as protectors and companions, in ancestral paintings we can find them in several Mounts. Our very own vineyard dog, Montaria, lives in Herdade da Candeeira. The truth is that this German shepherd was born at the same time that the Parras Group acquired land in Alentejo and that is why he stayed Montaria. Today he is the great company of everyone who works at the estate. In addition to producing world-class wine, Montaria

is also committed to philanthropic efforts that support the health and wellbeing of animals.

MONTARIA

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FOUNDED 1999 VINEYARD Quinta do Gradil WINEMAKER António Ventura

REGION Lisboa, Portugal VINEYARD HOLDINGS 200 Hectares

The production of these wines was done carefully, with time and a lot of passion.

RUELAS WAS BORN TO mirror the uniqueness of the Portuguese cobblestone sidewalk. In homage to craftsman masters, the art of their work is a staple image of Portugal, and their profession is one of the oldest of our national history.

A crisp Vinho Verde is perfect for sipping on a

warm summer evening and a Red Reserva blend delivers structure and elegance.

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spirits

FOUNDED 2012 PRODUCER M.S. Walker Brands

COUNTRY United States DISTILLATE Liqueur

Made in America, St. Elder is handcrafted in small batches using fresh extracts and natural flavors to ensure pure, delicious flavors in each and every sip. St. Elder Artisanal Liqueurs brighten up a variety of

cocktail. St. Elder Natural Eldeflower Liqueur offers notes of sweet citrus and floral honey, while St. Elder Pamplemousse delivers refreshing notes of ripe pink grapefruit and St. Elder Blood Orange Liqueur provides notes of bitter citrus.

ST. ELDER’S LINE OF artisanal liqueurs are perfect for any cocktail. With its popular Natural Elderflower Liqueur and the new additions of Hazelnut, Blood Orange and Pamplemousse Liqueurs, St. Elder livens up a wide variety of cocktails.

ST. ELDER ARTISANAL LIQUEURS

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PRODUCER Artisanal Distillates FOUNDERS Danny Mena & Juan Lozoya COUNTRY Mexico

REGION Central Valleys of Oaxaca DISTILLATE Mezcal

suffering Hidalgo”, who tried to enact revenge for the death of the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the founding father of Mexico’s independence. While many of the mezcals on the market possess overpowering smokiness that make it difficult to drink more than one cocktail, Pelotón de la Muerte has one of the most balanced and quaffable flavor profiles out there.

PELOTÓN DE LA MUERTE is a very clean, well-balanced mezcal that is produced with traditional methods in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca, which is also known as “The World’s Capital of Mezcal.” The label of Pelotón de la Muerte, which means Brigade of Death, was the flag used by the insurgents during the Mexican Revolution who called themselves “the squadron of death for the

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FOUNDED 2011 PRODUCER M.S. Walker Brands COUNTRY United States

REGION Massachusetts DISTILLATE Liqueur

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE are indulgent – like a luxurious bubble bath, a day at the spa and ChocoLat Deluxe Chocolate Liqueur. ChocoLat Deluxe Chocolate Liqueur is a decadent blend of rich luxurious chocolate, velvety cream and premium spirit that tickles the senses and delights the palate. Melt away the day or step into the night with ChocoLat Deluxe Chocolate Liqueur served over ice, mixed in a cocktail or simply drizzled over ice cream.

CHOCOLAT DELUXE CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR

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FOUNDED 2007 PRODUCER Grand Mayan Tequila FOUNDERS Carlos Monsalve COUNTRY Guadalajara, Mexico REGION Jalisco DISTILLATE Tequila

also spent years working as a consultant to launch major international tequila brands and teaching courses to individuals looking to better understand the business-side of tequila brand creation, manufacturing and exportation. Grand Mayan’s handcrafted tequila is produced with the purest, central-highland Blue Agave with the highest standards of production. Based in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, Grand Mayan takes painstaking pride in not only the tequila itself, but also in its presentation. Each unique ceramic decanter is handcrafted, individually numbered and painted by local Mexican artists in Mexico City, making each bottle a piece of artwork, but it’s what’s inside that is truly a masterpiece.

LONG-TIME INDUSTRY VETERAN CARLOS MONSALVE, founder and owner of Grand Mayan Tequila, has more than 20 years working in nearly every facet of the tequila business. Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, Carlos started his career helping Mexican tequila brands navigate and manage the exporting process to gain distribution across the world. During his travels around the world, he witnessed the demand for 100% Agave tequilas grow globally Carlos now dedicates his life to Grand Mayan Tequila, where he is 100% involved from the soil testing and agave sourcing to ensure only perfect sugar levels are used to tasting of each batch of tequila before it is carefully bottled. Prior to founding his own brand with Grand Mayan, he

GRAND MAYAN TEQUILA

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PRODUCER M.S. Walker Brands FOUNDERS The Allen Family COUNTRY United States

REGION Boston, Massachusetts DISTILLATE Flavored Brandy

Since 1933, Allen’s has been producing a full line of quality liqueurs, schnapps and flavored brandies using the finest all natural flavors sourced from around the world to give the Allen’s line the quality you demand. 30 proof product facts the remarkable fresh flavors

of our Allen’s liqueurs and schnapps make them the perfect mixers for your favorite drink recipes. Each of our flavored liqueurs and schnapps burst with the rich taste and aromas found in products costing twice as much. Allen’s invites you to mix, sip and savor!

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FOUNDED 2019 PRODUCER M.S. Walker Brands COUNTRY United States

REGION Missouri DISTILLATE Vodka

of what makes America’s farming heartland so special. Our whole-kernel corn is farmed within 100 miles of the distillery at Organic certified and non-GMO farms. Rigorous farming standards and organic methods ensure only the finest quality ingredients make it into every bottle.

Smooth enough to sip over ice and perfect for delicious cocktails, Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vodkais the only vodka that can truly call itself “The Spirit of the Heartland”. Grainger’s Deluxe also offers a range of Organic Flavored Vodkas – Vanilla, Citrus, Orange & Raspberry.

GRAINGER’S DELUXE Organic Vodka is 100% American-Made. Crafted from Organic Corn in the country’s heartland, this gluten-free vodka is distilled 7 times to deliver a smooth, enjoyable drinking experience. Distilled in Missouri, Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vodka is a shining example

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FOUNDED 1996 PRODUCER Thames Distillers

COUNTRY London, England

REGION Clapham DISTILLATE Gin

FOUNDERS Geoff Curley

with packaging that reflects the time period. Gin Lane 1751 currently offers 4 unique styles of gin: London Dry Gin, London Dry Royal Strength. Victoria Pink Gin, Old Tom Gin, Cucumber Watermelon Mint Gin & Violet Gin. These small-batch gins are handcrafted in traditional copper pot stills. Each bottle is batch-numbered with a super-premium look and feel. Each Gin Lane 1751 offering is perfect in cocktails for any occasion and smooth

CHARLES MAXWELL IS the man at the helm of Thames Distillers and the architect of Gin Lane in replicating a typical Victoria style gin for the 21st Century. An eighth-generation distiller whose family has been in the business since the late 1600’s. While he was Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers in 2008-9, Charles discovered in the Company’s archives the apprenticeship records of his grandfather, dating back to the 1680’s. Produced in the heart of London, Gin Lane 1751 is the embodiment of a classic, Victorian-era style combined

enough to be enjoyed on its own. Experience Victorian Inginuity!

GIN LANE 1751

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FOUNDED 1995 PRODUCER Argosan FOUNDERS

Fabio Parziano, Alfio Caramagno

COUNTRY Sicily, Italy REGION

water-sugar based syrup. The liquid is then left to mature for more than two months to draw out the full potential and bold spiced flavor of Amaro dell’Etna. The owners of Amaro dell’Etna, Fabio and Alfio, strive to preserve the great heritage of this brand. They are still committed to its ideals and authentic traditional values and methods, but maintain a long-term vision focused on research and innovation. Mount Etna DISTILLATE Amaro, Apertif Liqueur

AMARO DELL’ ETNA HAS its roots on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, where more than 26 herbs and aromatic plants grow to craft this spectacular digestif. The 100% natural, hundred-year old special recipe embodies the volcanic nature of Sicilian soil and still conveys its traditional, authentic taste after more than a century. The meticulously selected herbs and plants are carefully washed, and the aromas skillfully extracted before being mixed with

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FOUNDED 1763 PRODUCER Bob Dalgarno FOUNDERS Thomas Stewart

COUNTRY Scotland REGION Highland DISTILLATE Single-Malt Scotch

The Trinity, are the three touchstones that underpin The Glenturret.

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ESTABLISHED IN 1763, THE GLENTURRET IS Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery with more than 250 years of whisky making heritage, The Glenturret range of exclusive single malts is hand-crafted by world-renowned Whisky Maker Bob Dalgarno and presented in a beautiful bottle designed by Lalique. Each year with a single bottling of highly allocated vintage releases of the core and extra scarce range, and a unique innovative collaboration each year. “The Trinity” of The Glenturret combines our extraordinary PROVENANCE of people, place and spirit with our traditional PROWESS in handcrafted whisky making and an enduring PASSION to bring whisky lovers moments to treasure in spirit and glass. PROWESS Our extraordinary provenance is founded upon the long history of this special place, endeavours of past distillers and the unique character of the new make spirit that still defines The Glenturret today. The Trinity, are the three touchstones that underpin The Glenturret. PROVENANCE

PROVENANCE

Our extraordinary provenance is founded upon the long history of this special place, endeavours of past distillers and the unique character of the new make spirit that still defines The Glenturret today.

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The Trinity, are the three touchstones that underpin The Glenturret.

Our traditional prowess is built upon the skills and expertise of hand-crafted distilling, an unusually slow distillation, and a resolute commitment to small batch production.

PASSION

PROWESS

PROVENANCE

Our enduring passion reflects a continuing fascination wit the traditions of distilling, an unwavering delight in every step of the Whisky Making journey, and desire to bring whisky lovers moments to treasure in spirit and glass.

Our traditional prowess is built upon the skills and expertise of hand-crafted distilling, an unusually slow distillation, and a resolute commitment to small batch production.

Our extraordinary provenance is founded upon the long history of this special place, endeavours of past distillers and the unique character of the new make spirit that still defines The Glenturret today. THE GLENTURRET

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PRODUCER M.S. Walker Brands FOUNDERS The Allen Family COUNTRY United States

REGION Boston, Massachusetts DISTILLATE Flavored Brandy

is handcrafted in small batches using premium,

the cold brew process yields reduced acidity and bitterness without compromising bold coffee flavors. This balanced and delicious libation is perfect to enjoy on its own or as a bold ingredient for a variety of original and classic cocktails.

INTRODUCING ALLEN’S Cold Brew Coffee Flavored Brandy, a new coffee experience from the trusted brand who has been around for the past 60 years. Building on the strong tradition of its fan-favorite Coffee Flavored Brandy, Allen’s new Cold Brew

100% Colombian cold brew coffee. This delicious new addition to the Allen’s Coffee family offers authentically bold and deep flavors of cold brew coffee. Compared to traditional coffee brewing methods,

ALLEN’S COLD BREW COFFEE FLAVORED BRANDY

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FOUNDED 2005 PRODUCER Artisanal Distillates FOUNDERS Danny Mena & Juan Lozoya

COUNTRY Mexico REGION Various DISTILLATE Mezcal

MEZCAL DE LEYENDAS WAS FOUNDED MORE THAN 10 years ago in Mexico City. The driving force behind the brand is the passion and knowledge of the team behind Mezcal de Leyendas and the goal to better educate the public on mezcal.

Over the years, the brand has worked with dozens of mezcal producers to help them become certified by Mexico’s mezcal governing body, the CRM, in order to help them improve their production facilities and ensure the prosperity of these master “mezcaleros.”

Mezcal de Leyendas currently offers five different mezcals from five different regions, made from five unique agave plants. Each producer the brand has partnered with has created a mezcal that is not only special in its quality, but preserves the time honored manner of production from harvest to distillation.

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We promote, produce and sell Mezcal because with it, we can make a social and economic difference in some of the most marginalized communities in Mexico.”

MEZCAL DE LEYENDAS

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PRODUCER M.S. Walker Brands COUNTRY Unites States

REGION Boston DISTILLATE Egg Nog

CRAFTED USING THE freshest dairy base prepared by local dairy farmers, 4 year old Kentucky Bourbon, French Brandy, Puerto Rican Rum, Smooth Blended Whiskey. ‘Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer with Old New England Egg Nog, now available in three flavors. Classic. Pumpkin Spiced. Cinnamon Spiced. Each flavor is crafted using the freshest 100% dairy from local dairy farmers then blending imported brandy, smooth blended whiskey, imported rum and Kentucky bourbon. We then add natural nutmeg for authentic home style flavor.

OLD NEW ENGLAND EGG NOG

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FOUNDED 2010 PRODUCER M.S. Walker Brands COUNTRY Ireland

DISTILLATE Irish Whiskey

Born in Boston, MA in October of 1858, John L. Sullivan was raised by his first generation Irish Immigrant parents. John L. Sullivan played semi-professional baseball in the Boston area before being drafted by the Cincinnatti Red Stockings offered in a full pro contract. What did he do? Declined, of course. Fighting was his true calling, and so began the legend of the Boston Strong Boy. Sullivan was the last Bare-Knuckle Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the World AND the first Gloved Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the World.

JOHN L. SULLIVAN IS A small batch Irish Whiskey that is crafted using the finest Irish grain and other local ingredients before being carefully aged in bourbon casks. Triple distilled in copper pot stills, the spirit preserves the storied traditions of whiskey production. This blended Irish whiskey exhibits subtle notes of spice and vanilla, making for a smooth drinking experience. This imported whiskey is truly worthy of the namesake of an Irish-American icon like the Boston Strong Boy.

JOHN L. SULLIVAN IRISH WHISKEY

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