MN - Spirits Portfolio

ROUGH RIDER USA NEW YORK Long Island Spirits is the first distillery on the Island since the 1800’s. Surrounded by over 5,000 acres of potato farms, the distillery is located on the North Fork of Long Island, in the heart of the acclaimed wine region. Rough Rider Double Casked Straight Bourbon 90PF Rough Rider Double Casked Straight Bourbon Whiskey is carefully handcrafted and aged in new American oak casks for a minimum of two years, then extra matured in wine casks formerly housing Merlot and Chardonnay from renowned Long Island wine estates. The casks are first rinsed with high proof aged Brandy allowing the Bourbon to take on a new character which adds depth and complexity with a hint of fruit such as blackberry and currant. Floral to the nose with an incredibly smooth and well-rounded sweet flavor. “Long Island Distillery of the Year”, NYISC 2013 “... round and rich with roasted peanuts, baked apricot, and dried fig flavors balanced by a nice acidity and a hint of pepper. Very nice.” 94pts Great Value/Excellent Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 Rough Rider The Happy Warrior Bourbon 114PF / 750ML Rough Rider Happy Warrior fills fewer than a couple of hundred cases per batch. This straight bourbon whisky is aged for a minimum of four years prior to additional maturation in French Oak casks (Merlot & Chardonnay) that

Rough Rider Bull Moose Three Barrel Rye Whiskey 90PF / 750ML You will not find a higher quality rye at a better price. Hand crafted and aged in three types of casks to add complexity and richness. The journey begins in New American Oak casks where the Rye Whisky takes on spicy, sweet cinnamon flavors. When the time is right, the whisky is moved to casks that had just held straight bourbon, where the rye and bourbon flavors get to know each other better. The final maturation takes place in the barrels previously used to age the Pine Barrens Single Malt Whisky. “Look for a vanilla and oak scent, plus a touch of apple. On the palate, a concentrated vanilla flavor tinged with espresso and cocoa, finishing on mouthwatering fruit and spice” 92pts “Top 100 Spirits 2016” Wine Enthusiast 96pts Chairman’s Trophy, Great Value, Top Rated Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 Rough Rider The Big Stick Rye Whiskey 121PF / 750ml Estate Grown Winter Rye; Non-Chill Filtered; Aged in New American Oak; Micro Batch Blend of 8 Special Select Casks. Bottled at Cask Strength, this remarkable Rye reveals its true raw spirit with hints of spice coupled with a touch of malty sweetness, followed by a long smooth finish. This rye is among the highest proof you’ll see on the shelf. Uncut, this dark amber whiskey has a rich caramel aroma and a wood-heavy palate that finishes long, spicy and hot. Balanced with plenty of dilution, mellow vanilla, almond and coconut tones emerge. 90pts Wine Enthusiast

have been rinsed with high proof brandy. When ideal flavor and balance are achieved, Happy Warrior is hand-bottled straight from the cask. Incredibly smooth and well-rounded sweet flavor. Complex hints of caramel, vanilla and with a wonderful warm finish.

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