Nose: Buttery popcorn (a mix of salted and toffee coated), barbecued sweetcorn, and sticky Tarte Tatin are bolstered by a touch of rubber and charred mint.

Palate: Salted pretzels and cured meats lead the way, with oily malt and a touch of polished oak in tow.

Finish: Fresh leather and salted caramel are joined by drying spices and crackles of pepper.

Truly making an ART of their NOM, Tequila Artenom features expressions of unique altitudes, heritage, agave cultivation and distillation techniques.
This Reposado is born from estate-grown agave in the Highlands of Jalisco, and produced at Distileria El Ranchito, with no additives in order to let the tequila profile and terroir shine through.
Agave mash is fermented with a field-extracted, wild yeast.
Color of very pale, yellow straw, smoked citrus nose with hints of vanilla and roasted sweet potato.
Taste of salted vanilla cookie, allspice, oak, and some slight heat- but minimal burn.

In a bottle that is unusual and unique to this producer, this textured Champagne offers hints of tannins as well as spice and crisp apple flavors. The wine is complex, with potential for further bottle age. Roger Voss

Nose: Applewood and Mesquite-smoked brisket, Brown sugar and vanilla.

Palate: Traditional flavours like vanilla, caramel and a sweet oakiness appear right off the bat. Salty, smoky grilled meat builds in the back palate.

Finish: Medium to short - with the sweeter flavours from the palate carrying through.

Nose: Rich and aromatic with notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and caramel.

Taste: Smooth and velvety on the palate, with flavors of dark chocolate, toffee, and roasted nuts.

Palate: Complex and well-balanced, with hints of oak, spices, and a touch of sweetness.

Showing just the faintest straw tinge in the glass, this single-maguey mezcal offers a zesty dried-herb scent. The palate also shows plenty of dried herb flavor, plus hints of tomato, citrus peel and a strongly smoky midpalate, finishing with a minty fade.

Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak.
Taste: Smooth and balanced with notes of honey, cinnamon, and dried fruit.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel with hints of toffee, spice, and a touch of smokiness.

Nose: Rich and aromatic with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak.

Taste: Smooth and velvety, with flavors of dark chocolate, dried fruits, and a hint of spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and well-balanced, with a long and satisfying finish of toffee and toasted nuts.

Sweet and sippable, this nut-brown spirit has complex, rich flavors and a soft feel. The aroma is dark and somewhat boozy, with notes of dried fruit and burnt toffee. On the palate, look for creamy vanilla, cinnamon, clove and mocha flavors, with a lovely rounded finish.

The wine's dosage is finely balanced with the ripe fruits and textured fruits. This bottling is just the right age, poised between crispness and a more toasty edge. Drink this beautifully controlled Champagne now. Roger Voss

G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Brut is a premium, Pinot Noir-forward Champagne (typically over 60%) with a lively, fruity, and structured profile featuring notes of peach, apricot, pineapple, and vanilla. Packaged in a signature bottle with a red ribbon pressed directly into the glass, it offers a long finish and a creamy mousse.

Provenance Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a, full-bodied, and, velvety Napa Valley red, primarily sourcing from Rutherford and other top AVAs. It features rich,, dark fruit flavors of blackcurrant, plum, and, blackberry, complemented by cocoa and, fine, integrated tannins. The wine is, aged for 18 months in French oak, offering a long, structured finish. 

Mars Shinshu Iwai is an approachable, bourbon-inspired Japanese blended whisky (approx. 75% corn, 25% malt) crafted at Nagano's high-altitude Mars Shinshu Distillery. Aged in ex-bourbon barrels, it features a light, sweet profile with notes of vanilla, pear, and honey. Bottled at 40% ABV, it is ideal for highballs.

Gekkeikan Junmai Nigori (720ml) is a premium, unfiltered, and cloudy Japanese sake known for its creamy, rich texture and sweet, refreshing taste. With a 10%-11% ABV, it features notes of yogurt, banana, and pineapple, providing a smooth finish. It is best served chilled, often paired with spicy foods, BBQ, or desserts.

Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or is a 46% ABV Highland single malt, initially aged in American oak bourbon casks and finished in French Sauternes dessert wine casks. It offers a dessert-like profile with notes of lemon tart, honeycomb, ginger, and toasted almonds. The palate is creamy and silky, featuring citrus and a long, sweet, and nutty finish.

"This impressive wine is structured yet well balanced by an attractive fruitiness that parallels the tannins and the smokiness from wood aging. The density of the palate is countered by fresh acidity that shines through. Drink 2024. Roger Voss" - 95/100, Wine Enthusiast

The watchword for this wine is style. Tannins underline the fruit. This rich structure, while not losing the swaths of berry flavors and crisp black currants, presents the balance between the ripeness and freshness of the vintage. Drink this wine from 2024. Roger Voss

The AROMA: Sweet red berries, Seville oranges, plummy fruits, and sticky toffee pudding
The PALATE: Nectarines, creamy caramel, roasted chestnuts, and Java coffee
The FINISH: Rich plums, sultanas, Sanguinello blood oranges, and macerated cherries

COLOUR: Fawn with brick edge
AROMA: Intense and precise bouquet of fresh and grilled nuts, great depth with also aromas of dried fruits and candied fruits
PALATE: Elegant entry on the palate, dominated by nutty, dried fruits and caramel notes. The mid-palate is spicy, with cinnamon and nutmeg, the finish feels dryer with citrus notes, very long and elegant.

Koya is a range of Chinese brandies produced at a state- of-the-art chateau, situated in the Shandong province, near the port of Yantai. The VSOP expression has been aged for six years, and it’s very floral and fruity in style, with a lovely syrupy texture. It offers notes of candied apricot, quince, nougat, raisins, vanilla, orange zest and tropical fruit.

Big and rich, with expressive beef and earthy notes to the dark plum and roasted dark cherry flavors, which are backed by firm tannins and acidity. Creamy in the midpalate, with hints of dried green herbs and dark chocolate on the finish.

With a beautiful dark golden or amber colour, they have scents of hazelnuts, almonds, nut husks, candied citrus fruit and roasted notes. - Red Rivesaltes that is bottled young (75% Grenache Noir) and aged without oxidization for at least 12 months, three of which are in bottles.

Offering up aromas of rich cassis and blackberry fruit mingled with burning embers, loamy soil and cigar wrapper, the 2019 La Tour Carnet is medium to full-bodied, velvety and enveloping, with a broad attack that segues into an ample core of fruit that's framed by ripe, powdery tannins and lively acids. This is a seamless, rather giving Médoc that has turned out very well. Best After 2023

The Bowmore Distillery, established in 1779 and located on Islay is so close to the sea, the Atlantic waves smash against the iconic sea-facing wall. This salt spray of this No. 1 Vaults release is a key tasting note. The aromas will give you bright orange zest and marmalade drizzled with the sea and the palate will give you salted honeycomb, iodine soaked blood orange, ocean spiced blackberry and kumquat. Ageing in ex-bourbon casks adds greater depth to this spirit.

Dominio de Pingus is a cult classic in Ribera del Duero, established in 1995. The flagship Pingus isone of the most sought-after, expensive, and collectible wines from Spain. Danish oenologist Peter Sisseck, the founder and winemaker, continues to make great wine at this top tier Ribera del Duero estate.The Flor de Pingus is the "2nd label" of Dominio de Pingus is 100% tempranillo fermented under temperature controlled condiditions to retain a fruity dark cherry profile. With 14 months in small barrique, the resulting wines are full-bodied, bold and structured with vanilla and cedar spice. One of the iconic wines of Spain.

Francois Mikulski was born to a Burgundian mother and a Polish father. He spent many summers in Burgundy falling in love with the vineyards and the lifestyle. In 1992 he inherited his first vineyard in Meursault and since then has been pursuing his passion for producing authentic, pure, and elegant wines that are non pretentious. He uses only natural yeasts and 20-30% new oak to ensure he lets the purity of the Chardonnay shine through. Jasmine, honey, white peach, poached pear and citrus, makes this wine with a creamy, mouth coating palate that is truly unforgettable.

Casa Raia was purchased in 2006 by Frenchman Pierre Jean Monnoyer who restored the old vineyards and began producing natural wines with three labels, the "supertuscan" Bevilo, a Sangiovese Rose and this Brunello di Montalcino. Made with 100% Sangiovese (as required by law) this ageable beauty is elegant with a nose of cherry, cinnamon, thyme and hints of pencil shavings and earth. Certainly one of the best "natural" wines out there.

Cusomano is a quality winery with grapevines located all across Sicily. The grillo grape is grown in the northeast part of the island on sandy loam soils that is the perfect terroir for this variety to bring out the natural freshness and sapidity that increase the character and elegance of this grape. On the nose, you'll find fruit of peaches, yellow apples and grapefruit with a palate that is juicy, and fun, but focused. If you are a fan of Sauvignon Blanc, try Grillo! You'll be pleasantly surprised!

The Cartizze area is likely the most desirable property in the Valdobbiadene hills, perhaps in all of Italy. This small area has a unique microclimate to give the wines elegance and a remarkable aromatic finess. Hints of apples, pears and acacia flowers dominate with a fine, creamy bubble on the palate. Perfect with Asian dishes, panettone na dother pasty desserts

Nebbiolo in Italy's most northern region of Val d'Aosta is known here as Picotener or Picotendre. Difficult to ripen in this cold climate, the grapes have the advantage of altitude sunshine. This light, fresh example has all the rose, cherry and rasperry notes of Nebbiolo, but with an intense acidity. If you've never tried Nebbiolo before, this may be a great place to start!