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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

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

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

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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