Short Barrel + 13th Colony + Hugo Spritz and more
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Unlike most reposados, the whiskey barrel is not the star.
Using a 4th-use American oak barrel means very little vanilla or heavy oak is extracted. Instead, the barrel gently rounds the spirit while allowing the cooked agave to remain the dominant flavor. This is for serious agave enthusiasts.
Caballito Cerrero is also famous for refusing to conform to the modern CRT tequila regulations, so although this is made from Blue Weber agave in Amatitán, Jalisco, it is legally sold as a Destilado de Agave rather than tequila. That independence has made it something of a cult producer among agave aficionados.
The Spritz Hugo Sparkling Aperitif is a light, refreshing Italian-style ready-to-drink cocktail inspired by the classic Hugo Spritz, a drink that originated in South Tyrol, Italy in 2005. Unlike the bittersweet Aperol Spritz, the Hugo emphasizes delicate floral notes from elderflower, balanced by crisp sparkling wine, fresh mint, and lively citrus. It has become one of Europe's fastest-growing summer aperitifs and has recently surged in popularity in the U.S. and U.K. as drinkers look for lighter, lower-ABV cocktails.
Green River Wheated Full Proof Bourbon takes the softness and sweetness of Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon and releases it at barrel strength. Hand-selected wheated barrels are blended and bottled at approximately 109.3 proof, with each batch varying slightly. Crafted at Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, KY, this wheated barrel-strength bourbon delivers rich caramel, vanilla, citrus, and baking spice with a soft, full finish and just enough proof heat to remind you it’s a serious whiskey.
Barrel Symphony: Composition No. 1 is a thoughtful blend of hand selected barrels, combining 87% of six-year bourbon and 13% of seven-year rye in a cask strength pour. Our first-ever Bourbon X Rye blend, it brings together maple sweetness, baking spice and a touch of rye-driven depth for undiluted character. Bottled at cask strength for a 116.2 proof, it’s made to unfold with every sip.
116.2 Proof
Bourbon: Aged 6 years
Rye Whiskey: Aged 7 years
Four Grains. One Balanced Bourbon. Bourbon Built for Real Life
Our flagship Four Grain is blended from select Kentucky straight bourbons and further aged under our direction in Atlanta, Georgia. Bottled at 92 proof and non-chill filtered, it delivers a full, rounded profile that works just as well neat as it does over ice or in a cocktail. The goal is simple: a bourbon with enough character for enthusiasts and enough balance to become your go-to bottle.
This stays aligned with the current page’s claims that it’s a blend of four-to-five-year-old Kentucky whiskey, secondarily aged in Atlanta, bottled at 92 proof, and non-chill filtered.
Perfect neat after a long day, on the rocks at the tailgate, or elevated in a cocktail at your social gathering.
What Is Four Grain Bourbon?
Four grain bourbon uses all four traditional whiskey grains—corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley. That combination creates a more layered and balanced flavor profile than a typical mash bill built around three grains. In Shortbarrel Four Grain, the result is a bourbon with sweetness, softness, spice, and depth in every sip.
Short barrel "The Bee's Knees" Single Barrel is a limited-release Double Barrel Toasted Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottled at 108.8 proof (54.4% ABV). The whiskey is first built from mature sourced Kentucky bourbons, then transferred into new toasted oak barrels before a final maturation in honey-conditioned casks, allowing the honey character to integrate naturally with the oak rather than simply adding sweetness. Bottled non-chill filtered, it delivers layers of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, cinnamon, baked apple, and rich wildflower honey, finishing long with honeycomb, roasted nuts, pepper spice, and lingering oak. The result is a high-proof bourbon that balances dessert-like richness with structure and barrel complexity rather than tasting like a flavored whiskey.
Structure. Sweetness. Depth.
Our Double Oak Bourbon begins with a blend of straight bourbons selected for balance—typically bringing together traditional and high-rye mashbills to create a layered base.
Before it ever sees a second barrel, the blend already works:
From there, it moves into new Kelvin barrels with varying char levels. This second maturation deepens texture, integrates sweetness, and builds a longer, more expressive finish.
THE RESULT:
A bourbon that leans into richness and structure—without losing clarity.
Build it right first. Then let the oak make it better.
AWARDS:
2026 WSWA Tasting Competition - Las Vegas
2026 Spirits Tasting Alliance - San Francisco
2026 Ascot Awards - San Francisco
Judged blind against some of the most established names in whiskey, this wasn’t about brand recognition—it was about what was in the glass.
Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in toasted kelvin barrels
A small batch Kentucky Bourbon aged a minimum of 5 years. Sourced from Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River, blended together. Then re-barreled in new traditional medium toasted Kelvin barrels for a minimum of 6 months. The result IS a pleasantly balanced toasted bourbon with just the right amount of vanilla, candy and sweet oak flavor.
Bottled at 94 proof this bourbon will surely become a staple in any collection.
Scottish Whisky Expedition Single Malt Set is the perfect way to explore the diversity of Scotch whisky with five outstanding single malts from some of Scotland's most celebrated distilleries. Each set includes five 100 mL bottles and two tasting glasses, making it ideal for side-by-side tastings, gifting, or discovering your next favorite dram. A particular highlight is the Mortlach 12 Year Old, a rich, full-bodied Speyside single malt that has become increasingly difficult to find at retail in many U.S. markets. This tasting set is currently the only way to purchase an official bottling of Mortlach. (we do see independent bottler versions)
Includes one 100 mL bottle of each:
Bonus: