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The Aisle Of Spirits

We offer a full selection of spirits, with over 500 labels!  Many of our products are limited production or specialty items.  The exact number of our products is always changing, as we are constantly bringing in new and exciting additions to our already impressive selection.  

 

 
Are you wondering?
Have you ever wondered what makes one type of liquor different from another?  Read on for a quick guide to the "ins and outs" of Spirits...

 

Vodka is alcohol distilled from grain or potatoes.  The end product is colorless and odorless, unless flavored.  Flavored vodkas are currently leading the industry in growth and new drink styles.  We carry approximately 17 brands of domestic and imported vodka, many of which come in a variety of flavors and proofs.

Gin was first developed as medicine by the Dutch.  It is derived from pure alcohol re-distilled with juniper berries and other botanicals.  We carry approximately 9 brands of gin, both domestic and imported.

Rum is any alcohol distillate from the fermented juice of sugar cane, sugar cane syrup, sugar cane molasses, or other sugar cane byproducts distilled at least than 190 proof. We feature approximately 14 rums from the United States, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Trinidad, Barbados, Anguilla, Venezuela, and Bermuda.  These include light, dark, and flavored rums.  Rum is most commonly found in daiquiris, pina coladas, or mixed with Coke.

Tequila is a spirit fermented from the juice of the Agave plant, and is either clear or yellow in color.  Tequila is commonly used in margaritas and for shooters.  We carry approximately 13 types of Tequila.

Whisky is liquor distilled from grains such as corn, rye or barley.  The category Whisky (or Whiskey) includes Bourbon, Tennessee Whisky, American Whisky, Canadian Whisky, Irish Whisky, Scotch Whisky, and Rye.  Our whisky portfolio includes over 70 brands.

The Brandy category includes domestic brandy, flavored brandy, cognac, armangnac, calvados, German Brandy, and Greek Brandy.  Brandy is made from white grapes which are vinted into wine and then distilled and aged.  It is made in all wine growing regions of the world, the most famous of which is the so-called “Cognac Region” of France.  Flavored brandy is un-aged brandy either distilled from a fermented mash of fruit or with fruit flavoring added during the distillation process.  We carry approximately 30 types of brandy.

The terms “liqueur” and “cordial” are synonymous and describe a wide range of spirits. They are simply neutral spirits (brandy, gin, rum, whisky, etc.) combined with flavoring materials with a heavy sugar content.  Some examples would be: Anisette, Crème de Menthe, Triple Sec, and Schnapps.  We carry over 40 different types of Liqueurs/Cordials. 

 

In effort to make mixed drinks easier to duplicate outside of a bar, many companies make pre-mixed versions of popular drinks.  As with everything, practice makes perfect, and today’s pre-mixed drinks are far better than in years past, although we still recommend “doctoring” them in order to customize them to your tastes.


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