MD - Spirits Portfolio

G4 MEXICO, JALISCO Distilled by Master Tequilero Felipe Camarena at his innovative El Pandillo Distillery. G4=Fourth-generation tequila producers. Located in the village of Jesus Maria, roughly 7000’ elevation, in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. 100% estate grown Blue Weber agaves, grown for 6-8 years in mineral-rich, red clay soil fields adjacent to his distillery. This agave is roasted for 22-hours in masonry ovens, split by an axe, then slowly crushed by “Felipestein”, his mechanical tahona roller custom built by Felipe from recycled parts, slowly fermented over 5 days to develop flavor complexity, and then distilled twice in copper pot stills. G4 Añejo Tequila 80PF / 750ML Aged for at least 18 months in American Oak bourbon barrels, the G4 Añejo adds a smooth character. Vanilla and agave notes are present in both the aroma and taste. Slight pepper, soft floral tones as well as smoky highlights. G4 Blanco Tequila 80PF / 750ML Nice minerality and forward aroma from rainwater distillation. Silky texture with slight heat. True agave, spicy, peppery, smooth and delicious with buttery notes and smoky elements. Complex, but pleasant sipping. G4 Extra Añejo Tequila 80PF / 750ML Aged for at least 3 years in American Oak bourbon barrels, the G4 Extra Añejo tastes provides soft notes of the blanco. Remarkably smooth, soft oakiness with leading vanilla aroma, citrus notes, hints of floral, dark berries and pure agave flavor. G4 Reposado Tequila 80PF / 750ML Aged for at least 6 months in American Oak bourbon barrels, the “rested” tequila – G4 Reposado builds on the character of the blanco but adds to the aroma hints of peach and licorice, with a small hint of grapefruit and lighter pepper in the tasting.

FORTALEZA MEXICO, JALISCO Hand-crafted, stone-milled tequila by fifth generation Sauza family using traditional techniques, all echoing their unique heritage, authentic production process and artisan methodologies.The agaves for Fortaleza are slow roasted in steam driven brick-oven, 100% tahona ground, fermented in open pine tanks, and double distilled in copper Alembic stills. Fortaleza Tequila Añejo 80PF / 750ML 100% Agave Tequila: Aged two to three years in oak barrels and has a beautiful silky-smooth character that does Añejo right: rich, but not cloyingly sweet. Fortaleza Tequila Blanco 80PF / 750ML 100% Agave Tequila: The Fortaleza line-up is fantastic, but the Blanco shows the purity of the spirit with tons of depth. Vegetative, roasted herbs, spice, orange peel

and coriander shows this is a sipper to enjoy. “Best of the Best” Best Lowland Blanco Tequila Fortaleza Tequila Reposado 80PF / 750ML 100% Agave Tequila: Aged in barrel for up to nine months, no less than six, and is authentic tequila, the kind that would make Sauza’s ancestors proud. “Best of the Best” Best Lowland Reposado Tequila Fortaleza Tequila Still Strength Blanco 92PF / 750ML Aromas of fruit, baked fully-ripened agave, green olive, and earth are invitingly present. Brighter and more rustic than the regular blanco, the accents of butter, olive, earth, black pepper, and vegetal qualities in the flavor are enhanced because it comes straight from the small copper pot still, without adding water prior to bottling. For years, the only way to sample this was to visit the distillery in Jalisco.

MISGUIDED SPIRITS JALISCO, MEXICO Inspired by Chavela Vargas, the street singer who took over Mexico City’s bohemian club scene by challenging mainstream morals by dressing in men’s clothing while singing ranchero songs intended for men to woo women with incredible passion.This tequila drinking, cigar smoking, rabble rouser sang at Elizabeth Taylor’s marriage to Mike Todd and ran off with Ava Gardner. Misguided Black Dove’s Sacred Heart Tequila Blanco 80PF / 750ML / 1.0L Tequila so smooth and pure that it is rumored to be distilled from the tears of fallen angels. Sacred Heart is distilled from 100% blue agave in Jalisco, Mexico. Slow roasted and double distilled, then brought to proof with volcanic mineral rich water giving it a balance of simple complexity that makes Sacred Heart Blanco Tequila the perfect Tequila to drink straight, with soda, or in cocktails. Misguided Black Dove’s Sacred Heart Tequila Reposado 80PF / 750ML / 1.0L Distilled from 100% blue agave in Jalisco, Mexico. We start by slow roasting our agave, before slow fermenting for 48-60 hours. It is then double distilled in copper pot stills and brought to proof with volcanic mineral rich water to give it a balance of simple complexity. What gives our Reposado Tequila it’s wonderful caramel color and bold flavors and aromas is the aging process of at least 3 months in American oak barrels, intensifying its agave flavor and toasted aroma.

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