New Whiskey, Rum, Vodka and more
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Join us at The Wine & Cheese Place Forsyth on Friday, October 9 for our Fall Festival—an afternoon of whiskey, wine, beer, spirits, cheese, and more.
New time - 12pm-2pm: Craig Beam — Jackson Purchase Distillery
Master Distiller Craig Beam kicks things off with a preview of The Wine & Cheese Place’s newly selected Jackson Purchase Single Barrel—the first Jackson Purchase Single Barrel in Missouri! Craig will also pour two additional bourbons from the Jackson Purchase lineup.
2 pm-4pm: Alex Castle — Augusta Distillery
Master Distiller Alex Castle joins us to taste through our recently selected Wine & Cheese Place single barrels, along with other whiskeys from Augusta Distillery. Taste our newest barrel picks alongside the person who made them.
4–6:00pm: Fall Festival
The full festival begins at 4 PM with beer, wine, whiskey, spirits, and cheese.
Beer highlights include 2nd Shift Brewing, non-alcoholic brews from Best Day Brewing, plus local and German Festbiers and Pumpkin Brews.
Scotch with Jack Kleber
Aaron’s Wine & Cheese Lineup
Aaron and Pinnacle Imports will pour Champagne Bollinger, Domaine Faiveley, Francisco Barona, and Bedrock Wine Co., paired with a selection of Aaron’s favorite cheeses.
Proof: 90 proof / 45% ABV
Origin: Denver, Colorado
Grain: 100% malted barley
Distillation: Double distilled
Maturation: Virgin American white oak barrels
Finish: Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Andalusia in southern Spain
Colorado single malt meets the rich tradition of Spanish sherry. Stranahan’s Sherry Cask combines American oak maturation with a Pedro Ximénez cask finish, adding layers of dried fruit and dessert-like richness. Aromas of raisins, figs, dates and honey lead into a palate of cherries, blackcurrant, chocolate and walnut. Buttery caramel, brown sugar and a gentle touch of spice round out the finish. Bottled at an approachable 90 proof, this is a flavorful sipping whiskey for fans of rich, sherry-finished single malts.
Origin: Nicaragua
Proof: 87 proof / 43.5% ABV
Maturation: Naturally aged in American white oak bourbon barrels
Production: No added sugar or artificial ingredients
Certifications: Fair Trade and Carbon Neutral
U.S. release: Limited edition introduced with 1,500 nine-liter cases
Flavor: Plum, vanilla, chocolate, oak and spice
Flor de Caña 17 Year is a limited-edition sipping rum matured at the base of Nicaragua’s active San Cristóbal volcano. Bottled at 87 proof, this expression offers additional intensity while retaining the smooth finish that defines the house style. Aromas of oak, chocolate and spice lead into layered flavors of plum, vanilla and pronounced wood. With no added sugar or artificial ingredients, the barrel-aged character takes center stage—a compelling choice for rum enthusiasts and bourbon drinkers exploring aged rum. Enjoy neat or over a large ice cube.
Release: Third batch of the 2026 Booker’s Collection
Age: 7 years, 1 month and 14 days
Proof: 127.3 proof / 63.65% ABV
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled uncut and unfiltered
Namesake: Booker Noe’s powerful, unmistakable voice and larger-than-life personality
Booker’s “Southern Thunder” celebrates the man whose presence could fill a room—and whose voice could carry across the distillery. According to his son, Master Distiller Fred Noe, Booker’s deep, booming voice earned the affectionate description “Southern Thunder.” Behind that commanding sound was a generous spirit, a quick sense of humor and a compliment that meant something when you earned it.
Aged more than seven years and bottled at its full 127.3 proof, this third release of 2026 honors Booker’s legacy with the undiluted character that defines his namesake bourbon. It’s a fitting tribute to a man remembered as much for his personality as for the whiskey he helped shape.
Origin: Produced and bottled in Montenegro, using grain spirit distilled in Latvia
Proof: 80 proof / 40% ABV
Base: Winter wheat spirit and artesian water
Filtration: Twice through quartz sand, followed by three passes through silver-enriched charcoal
Resting period: 30 days before bottling
Signature bottle: Decorated with a hand-attached metal beluga sturgeon
Crafted in Montenegro, Beluga Noble brings a smooth, rounded character and a clean finish to premium vodka. Its careful filtration and 30-day resting period create a delicate yet flavorful spirit that shines served chilled, paired with caviar, or mixed into a classic vodka martini. The distinctive metal sturgeon adds an elegant finishing touch to a bottle made for entertaining and gifting.
Origin: Lynchburg, Tennessee
Style: American Single Malt Whiskey
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
Proof: 90 proof / 45% ABV
Production: Charcoal mellowed before barrel aging
Maturation: New charred American oak barrels, followed by a finish in Oloroso sherry casks
Character: Cocoa, fruit, dark chocolate-covered nuts and berries
Jack Daniel’s brings its Tennessee craftsmanship to the single malt tradition with this rich, layered whiskey. Made entirely from malted barley, it undergoes the distillery’s signature charcoal mellowing before aging in new charred American oak and finishing in Oloroso sherry casks. Inviting aromas of soft oak, fruit and cocoa lead into flavors reminiscent of dark chocolate-covered nuts and berries, rounded out by a subtly sweet sherry finish. At 90 proof, it’s a flavorful sipping whiskey that offers Jack Daniel’s fans a distinctive expression to explore. Enjoy neat, with a few drops of water or over a large ice cube.
Templeton Big MO Limited Single Barrel Rye is a special Missouri single barrel selection showcasing Templeton’s classic 95% rye mash bill at a robust but approachable 100 proof. Classic Templeton profile of bold rye spice, vanilla, caramel and toasted oak, with touches of dark fruit and pepper carrying through the finish. Unlike Templeton's newly released Iowa-distilled single barrels, these earlier Big MO selections come from the brand's Indiana-distilled rye stocks, making this a distinctive single-barrel snapshot of the classic Templeton style
Origin: United States
Base: American Corn
Proof: 80 proof / 40% ABV
Distillation: Distilled four times
Style: Original, Unflavored Vodka
Clean, smooth and versatile, Svedka Original is made in the United States from American corn and distilled four times for a balanced body and clean taste. Its approachable character makes it an easy staple for the home bar, ready for everything from a refreshing vodka soda to a Moscow Mule, Cosmopolitan or classic Martini. Enjoy chilled, over ice or mixed with your favorite ingredients—a dependable everyday vodka for cocktails and entertaining.
The Balvenie’s 1931 Collection honors the year its home malting floor opened and the remarkable 88-year-old whisky distilled that same year. This 12-year-old expression brings that story into the glass: all of its barley was malted at the distillery, then the whisky was aged in American oak and finished in sherry-seasoned European oak from Jerez. Expect Balvenie’s familiar honeyed character, joined by delicate spice and a rich, smooth finish. It’s a distinctive way to experience one of the hands-on traditions that still shapes the distillery’s whisky today
Origin: Tennessee
Age: 8 years
Proof: 90 proof / 45% ABV
Character: Vanilla, caramel, baked apple and gentle baking spice
Eight years of aging bring depth to this barbecue-ready Tennessee bourbon. Inviting aromas of vanilla bean, brown sugar and softly toasted oak lead into caramel, baked apple and a hint of cinnamon. The finish is long, warm and gently spiced, making it a satisfying pour to linger over after a day at the smoker. Smooth enough to enjoy neat and flavorful enough to pair with brisket, Peg Leg Porker is equally at home over ice or in a classic Old Fashioned.
Origin: Tennessee
Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Proof: 90 proof / 45% ABV
Character: Vanilla, caramel, baked apple and gentle baking spice
The everyday pour where the Porker story began! Peg Leg Porker Tennessee Straight Bourbon delivers inviting aromas of vanilla bean, brown sugar and softly toasted oak. Caramel and baked apple lead the palate, with a touch of cinnamon adding warmth and depth. A long, gently spiced finish makes it a satisfying bourbon to sip neat after a day at the smoker, while its 90-proof strength brings enough flavor to pair with brisket and other barbecue favorites. Pour it neat, over ice or into a classic Old Fashioned.
Origin: Tennessee
Proof: 119 proof / 59.5% ABV
Filtration: Signature hickory charcoal
Bottling: Full barrel strength, with no water added
Character: Toffee, cocoa, baking spice and sweet smoke
Peg Leg Porker turns up the intensity with this full-proof Tennessee bourbon. Aromas of cinnamon stick, honey, char and baked apple skin lead into a rich palate of toffee, hot cocoa and baked pear, accented by black pepper and sweet smoke. Hickory charcoal filtration brings the brand’s signature touch to a powerful, flavorful pour with a lingering finish. Enjoy neat to explore its full character, or add a few drops of water to let the layers unfold—a fitting companion for smoked brisket and an evening around the fire.
Origin: Tennessee
Style: Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled in Bond
Proof: 100 proof / 50% ABV
Aging: At least 4 years, as required for Bottled in Bond
Filtration: Signature hickory charcoal
Release: Limited edition celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
A salute to American craftsmanship from Nashville pitmaster Carey Bringle! Peg Leg Porker Spirit of America combines the tradition of Bottled-in-Bond bourbon with the brand’s signature hickory charcoal filtration. Honey and hickory smoke lead into flavors of brown sugar, baking spice and toasted pecan, rounded out by gentle char. Bottled at 100 proof, it delivers satisfying depth and a lingering finish—an inviting pour to share over barbecue, enjoy neat or build into a flavorful Old Fashioned.
Age: 15 years
Proof: 100 proof / 50% ABV
Release: Pitmaster Reserve, Batch No. 2
Finish: Additional oak maturation
Presentation: Hand-numbered bottle with a copper pig stopper
Fifteen years of maturity meet an additional layer of oak in this distinctive Pitmaster Reserve release. Aromas of leather, baked cherry, vanilla and sandalwood lead into a rich palate of maple, dark caramel, fig and walnut. Baking spice and char-grilled stone fruit add depth, followed by a long, resonant finish with lingering oak character. A special sipping rye from pitmaster Carey Bringle, made for slow pours and thoughtful enjoyment.