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OJEN LEGENDRE USA, LOUISIANA It was a revival years in the making, with the utmost attention given to recreating its unique flavor profile, but when the Sazerac Company re released Legendre Ojen in 2016, they had revived something “as close as possible to the original.” Ojen Legendre Liqueur 84PF / 750ML Ojen is an anise liqueur, inspired by a Spanish spirit produced in the 1900s that gained popularity in New Orleans as a Carnival time favorite. “We think it’s cool that we can bring a piece of New Orleans around the country.”

MISGUIDED SPIRITS USA, WISCONSIN Misguided Victor Noirs Everlasting Triple Sec 60PF / 750ML / 1.0L Temptation never tasted so good. Triple Sec Liqueur so good that even Bad decisions go down well. Our hand crafted triple sec is made with sweet Valencia orange peel, bitter curaçao orange peel, floral orange blossoms, Valencia orange juice and just a touch of tart cherry juice. CHÂTEAU MUSAR LEBANON, BEKAA VALLEY Chateau Musar was the first producer in Lebanon to achieve organic certification for its vineyards in 2006. The vineyards are located in the Bekaa Valley, cradled between two mountain ranges running parallel to Lebanon’s Mediterranean coastline. Château Musar L’Arack NV 106PF / 750ML From the legendary Château Musar in Lebanon, this sophisticated Arack is crafted from grape spirit aged for an average of five years. Unique for its four-stage distillation, the final pass includes the addition of anise seeds before the spirit is aged for one year in terracotta amphoras. This process results in an exceptionally pure, smooth, and clean Arack with distinct licorice aromas that can be enjoyed neat. 4-1/2 Stars Difford’s Guide MATSUI JAPAN, TOTTORI PREFECTURE Matsui Liqueur, specifically known as Matsui Umeshu, is a premium Japanese plum liqueur produced by the Kurayoshi Distillery in Tottori Prefecture. It is renowned for blending traditional Japanese ume fruit with high-quality spirits, utilizing the soft groundwater from Mount Daisen.” ‘Matsui Umeshu’ Plum Whisky Liqueur 28PF / 750ML Pot distilled and lightly aged by Matsui’s Kurayoshi Distillery, this expression is crafted using the soft groundwater of Mount Daisen. Aromas of dried plum, raisin, and honey lead to a bright, faintly acidic umeshu. The palate concludes with a whisky-forward finish featuring lingering notes of vanilla, black tea, and apricot.

LIMÒNIO ITALY Limònio Alloro Liquore Laurel 70PF / 700ML

NEGRONI DISTILLERY ITALY, VENETO Negroni Antica Distillery was founded by Guglielmo Negroni in 1919. The distillery is in the heart of Treviso surrounded by lands that have been dedicated to wine making for many centuries. The distillery was passed to the sons of the founder and the original recipes from 1919 have been handed down. Negroni Amaro Liqueur 54PF / 1.0L The amaro is the result of the distillation and infusion of aromatic plants and roots. We obtain a bitterness with a distinct aroma and unmistakable flavor. Negroni Aperitivo Sixteen 32PF / 1.0L Made with an infusion of aromatic herbs along with orange peels, rhubarb, gentian, and licorice. Characteristics: Strong orange peel and apricot perfumes with a soft and persuasive flavor and slightly bitter aftertaste. Negroni Bitter Liqueur 50PF / 1.0L Classical bitter based on infusions of orange peels and aromatic herbs. Characteristics: Gentian and bitter orange peels aromas. Ample quina (quinine) for an old world flavor that is decisive and persistent. Negroni Fernet Liqueur 78PF / 1.0L Negroni Fernet is an intense bitter flavor comprised by a selection of herbs perfectly assembled for smoothness to be enjoyed after dinner.

NARDINI VENETO, ITALY Nardini is an Italian grappa that has been produced and bottled in Bassano del Grappa, in the northeastern part of Italy, since 1779. Nardini has two

An unfiltered Sicilian laurel liqueur made from morning-harvested “Golden” Aurea leaves. Radiant silvery-green in the glass, it features an exotic, earthy character with a fresh and subtly spicy aromatic profile. Limònio Cannella Liquore Cinnamon 64PF / 700ML An unfiltered liqueur featuring Ceylon “Queen” cinnamon. Rich in essential oils, it offers a warm, complex, and spicy character that is A vibrant, unfiltered green lemon liqueur from Sicily’s Conca D’Oro. Rich in essential oils with a naturally milky, brilliant green hue, it is the ultimate freezer-chilled digestif. Limònio Topazio Liquore Tangerine 70PF / 700ML A premium tangerine liqueur featuring the rare Tardivo di Ciaculli cultivar. Unfiltered to preserve peak essential oils, the spirit is an intense, luminescent orange. It offers an exotic palate grounded by the artisanal standards of its Slow Food-protected ingredients. LONG ISLAND SPIRITS USA, NEW YORK Long Island Spirits Sorbettas are the first potato-based, gluten-free liqueurs available in the United States. Sorbetta Lime 60PF / 375ML Only Tahiti limes are used to achieve this spirit’s vibrant, sweet aromatics. It offers a layered palate that transitions from a juicy front end to a clean, sophisticated finish with a hint of white pepper. Sorbetta Lemon 60PF / 375ML Pure Eureka lemon aromatics meet a silky, elegant palate. Balanced with a precise hint of sweetness, it delivers a fresh and incredibly refreshing finish. Sorbetta Raspberry 60PF / 375ML Raspberries are harvested from a Baiting Hollow Orchard and macerated in LIV vodka to produce a lush, fruity, and dynamic cordial. Sorbetta Strawberry 60PF / 375ML Strawberries grown on North Fork Farms contain a bouquet that ignites all the senses. Pure vine-ripened fruit shines through on the palate. incredibly persistent without being hot. Limònio Giada Liquore Lemon 70PF / 700ML

distilleries and a bottling facility. Nardini Acqua di Cedro 58PF / 700ML

Acqua di Cedro brings out all the freshness of the citron fruit, with its intense citrusy aroma. A clean, regenerating flavor like a gentle summer breeze. Best enjoyed chilled to enhance the subtle flavor of citron or instead of Orange Liqueur in a Margarita. 94PTS Great Value Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 Nardini Amaro 62PF / 700 ML / 1.0L Nardini Amaro is a traditional bittersweet Italian Aperitivo, principally flavored with bitter orange, peppermint, and gentian. Nardini Bitter Aperitivo 48PF / 1.0L Nardini’s special recipe features an exotic blend of botanicals, amongst them: bitter orange, sweet orange, Chinese rhubarb root; gentian and roman absinthe. Nardini utilizes Kosher and vegan coloring as opposed to Cochineal beetle. Nardini Bitter Chinato 54PF / 1.0L A unique Bitter with a complex, rich structured taste. The enveloping aroma of Cinchona Calisaya blend magnifically with notes of citrus and spices. Nardini Bitter Chinato is unfiltered to maintain unaltered the sensory characteristics of the raw ingredients. Nardini Mandorla 100PF/ 700ML

MANDORLA E ZENZERO INGREDIENTS ¾ oz Nardini Mandorla 1 Tbs ginger honey syrup 3 pieces of clementine or tangerine 3 oz Prosecco ½ orange slice garnish DIRECTIONS Muddle fruit and ginger honey in a Boston glass. Add ice, slowly pour Prosecco while gently pulling the flavours up with a bar spoon. Strain into a Champagne flute and garnish with an orange slice. — DALE DEGROFF

UME OLD FASHIONED INGREDIENTS 2oz Matsui Japanese Whisky .5oz Matsui Umeshu 2 dash Angostura Bitters 1 dash Orange Bitters

Mandorla is a distilled-spirit specialty, created by blending a base of Nardini Grappa, double-distilled, with an infusion of almond oil and natural cherry distillate. Pale straw-yellow with golden reflections. Distinct almond nuances come through on the nose. Intense and dry on the palate with a slightly fruity aftertaste. Nardini Virtu Di Rabarbaro 38PF / 700ML Exotic, aromatic and intense. A flavor packed with exotic Oriental scents, rich in subtle flavors with a characteristic brown color. Its aromatic profile is unmistakable thanks to the herbal notes of rhubarb. A taste to discover, a story handed down from generation to generation.

Orange peel DIRECTIONS

Add the whisky, Matsui Umeshu, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir well for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel, expressing the oils over the drink. — DALE DEGROFF

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