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Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, and have it shipped straight to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average of 15 years in the traditional solera y criadera system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasoned with Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sánchez Romate — crafting brandy since 1887\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Brandy Born in Jerez, 1887\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1887, the Sánchez Romate family began making brandy purely for private consumption. Its quality earned growing fame until the bodega decided to market it under the name Cardenal Mendoza, in honor of Don Pedro González de Mendoza (1423–1495) — the \"Grand Cardinal of Spain,\" advisor to the Catholic Monarchs and a decisive supporter of Christopher Columbus's first voyage. Distilled from selected holandas (pot-still distillates) and matured in one of the largest systems of soleras and criaderas in Jerez de la Frontera, Cardenal Mendoza Clásico remains one of the definitive expressions of Spanish \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brandy\"\u003ebrandy\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore more from the producer on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Cardenal%20Mendoza\"\u003eCardenal Mendoza\u003c\/a\u003e collection page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardenal Mendoza pours a luminous, transparent dark mahogany with copper glints. The nose is clean, elegant, and well-rounded, with hints of the Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry that seasoned the barrels. On the palate it is beautifully balanced, warming, and smooth, with a vinous character and deep memory of raisins and plums. The finish is very long, letting every subtle nuance come together in a lasting impression of personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip Cardenal Mendoza neat or with a single cube of ice to let its raisin-and-plum depth unfold — it is a classic after-dinner digestif. It pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate (60% cacao and up), and its rich sherry-kissed body also shines in a Sidecar or a Metropolitan. Keep a bottle of quality \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brandy\"\u003ebrandy\u003c\/a\u003e like this on hand and you're ready for any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Brandy de Jerez?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrandy de Jerez is a protected designation for brandy produced in the sherry-producing \"triangle\" of Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María, and Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain. It must be aged in the traditional solera system using oak casks previously seasoned with sherry wine — the style Cardenal Mendoza exemplifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Cardenal Mendoza aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva is aged for an average of 15 years through the solera and criadera system, in casks seasoned with Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry. The scale of Sánchez Romate's solera — one of the largest in Jerez dedicated to a Solera Gran Reserva brandy — is what guarantees that consistent, exceptional aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Solera Gran Reserva\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolera Gran Reserva is the top classification of Brandy de Jerez, denoting the most extended aging in the solera system. In Cardenal Mendoza's case, that means roughly 15 years of average maturity — well beyond what the classification requires — producing its signature depth and smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink Cardenal Mendoza?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a snifter is the classic serve, though it also takes a cube of ice gracefully. For food pairings, try dark chocolate or aged cheeses; for cocktails, its rich fruit-and-sherry profile makes an excellent Sidecar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to taste one of Jerez's finest brandies? Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, and Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva ships straight to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardenal Mendoza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099398316075,"sku":"DM0002L","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Cardenal-Mendoza-Brandy-Solera-Gran-Reserva-750mL_850371ff-bf95-43f7-af92-46dbaba2b98e.jpg?v=1626022297"},{"product_id":"hibiki-japanese-harmony-whisky","title":"Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHibiki Japanese Harmony — Suntory's Signature Japanese Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki Japanese Harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eno-age-statement Japanese blended \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from the House of Suntory — bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e43% ABV (86 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 750mL bottle. It unites malt \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskies\u003c\/a\u003e from Yamazaki and Hakushu with grain whisky from Chita, drawn from five different cask types including rare Japanese Mizunara oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased as the entry point to the Hibiki range, Japanese Harmony is built around the Japanese concept of \"kanzen\" — completeness. The blending team, led by Master Blender Shingo Torii, layers over ten malt and grain \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskies\u003c\/a\u003e into one luminous amber pour that balances floral delicacy with honeyed depth. It comes in the iconic 24-faceted bottle, each facet symbolizing one of Japan's 24 seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose and lychee, with a hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, and sandalwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey-like sweetness with candied orange peel and white chocolate — soft, round, and elegant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle and tender with a long, lingering hint of Mizunara oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ A \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Yamazaki and Hakushu malts with Chita grain whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Aged in \u003cstrong\u003efive cask types\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003eMizunara (Japanese oak)\u003c\/strong\u003e, American white oak, and sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e43% ABV (86 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth and refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ From the \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Suntory\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japan's most awarded blended whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Presented in the \u003cstrong\u003eiconic 24-faceted bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e — a standout gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip neat or with a single large ice cube to appreciate its full harmony. 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It's a delicious rye with a weighty mouthfeel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalance: It's insanely well balanced with the alcohol so perfectly integrated you'll forget its there, but you'll find yourself smiling more and happier with each dram.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinish: the finish is long and the spices dominate this batch, while the cherry does punch its way through to the surface.","brand":"Willett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099399495723,"sku":"DM0028L","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Willett-Family-Estate-4-Year-Old-Rye-Whiskey_bf3443d2-5a36-4679-83d2-eff82c9e5b08.jpg?v=1625778307"},{"product_id":"glenfiddich-bourbon-barrel-reserve-14-year-old-scotch-whisky","title":"Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Year Old Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Year Old Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a bourbon heart with the soul of a single malt: 43% ABV (86 proof), 750mL, matured for fourteen years in ex-bourbon American oak casks, then finished in deep-charred new American oak barrels from the Kelvin Cooperage in Louisville, Kentucky. This US-exclusive expression was crafted by Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman to win over die-hard \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e drinkers — and it worked, earning a Double Gold at the 2023 TAG Global Spirits Awards and 93 points from Anthony Dias Blue. 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After fourteen patient years in ex-bourbon casks, Brian Kinsman moved the whisky into brand-new, heavily charred American oak — the same cooperage tradition that gives Kentucky bourbon its bite, with the Kelvin Cooperage charring its staves over natural wood fire for an even deeper vanilla and toasted-oak signature. The result is a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whisky\"\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/a\u003e that speaks two languages fluently: Speyside fruit and Kentucky oak. More bottlings from the distillery await on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Glenfiddich\"\u003eGlenfiddich collection page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: burnished copper. The nose arrives with deep, vibrant vanilla — hints of citrus, caramelised brown sugar and cinnamon, then baked apple and ripe summer fruit balanced against rich oaky aromas. The palate is beautifully rich and sweet: layers of creamy toffee, woody spice, candied orange peel and fresh toasted oak. The finish is long-lasting with a lingering, gentle sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat to appreciate the vanilla-oak structure, or add a splash of water to unlock deeper fruit and caramel. A single ice cube brings out the creamy sweetness and soft spice — an easy gateway for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and rye\u003c\/a\u003e drinkers curious about Scotch. Excellent alongside grilled peaches, vanilla desserts, spiced nuts or mild cheeses that echo its bourbon-oak accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve only sold in the US?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve is a US-exclusive bottling from Glenfiddich, created specifically for the American market and its well-documented love of bourbon-style oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"finished in charred new American oak\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter its initial fourteen years in ex-bourbon casks, the whisky spends a final finishing period in brand-new, deeply charred American oak barrels — the same type of barrel legally required for bourbon. The char caramelises the wood sugars, which is where the whisky's extra vanilla, toffee and toasted-spice depth comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is bottled at 43% ABV, or 86 proof — a step up from Glenfiddich's standard 40%, giving the oak influence a little more presence in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Scotch for bourbon drinkers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is arguably the best bridge in the Glenfiddich range. The ex-bourbon maturation and new American oak finish deliver the vanilla, caramel and toasted-oak profile bourbon drinkers know and love, while the underlying spirit keeps Glenfiddich's signature Speyside smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Year Old Scotch Whisky online today and have it delivered straight to your door from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenfiddich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099400151083,"sku":"DM0038L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Glenfiddich-Bourbon-Barrel-Reserve-14-Year-Old-Single-Malt-Scotch-Whisky-750mL_bb2d9ef2-c032-40e8-8af8-8a62ce71fe25.jpg?v=1625956439"},{"product_id":"glenfiddich-15-year-old-scotch-whisky","title":"Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenfiddich 15 Year Old Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e — known as \"Our Solera Fifteen\" — is the distillery's warm, spicy showpiece: 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL, aged fifteen years in European oak sherry casks, new oak casks and American oak bourbon casks, then mellowed in Glenfiddich's one-of-a-kind Solera vat. The vat has never been emptied since 1998 and is always kept at least half full, giving every bottle a smooth, rounded, endlessly consistent character. It was the first 15-year-old single malt to crack the world's top ten best-sellers. Order your bottle online from Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e European oak sherry casks, new (virgin) oak casks and American oak bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenfiddich's unique handmade Oregon pine Solera vat — never emptied, kept at least half full since 1998; the oldest whiskies in it date to 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland — The Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Solera Fifteen: A Vat That Is Never Emptied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the sherry bodegas of Jerez in Spain and Portugal, the Solera vat is Glenfiddich's signature act of patience: a large handmade Oregon pine tun that has been continuously topped up since 1998, always kept at least half full so that the oldest whiskies — some dating back to 1983 — marry with each new intake. Whisky from sherry, bourbon and new oak casks all passes through it, emerging rounder, deeper and unmistakably \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Glenfiddich\"\u003eGlenfiddich\u003c\/a\u003e. It is the only whisky in the distillery made this way, and it rewards the curious \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whisky\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e drinker with something the core 12 Year Old simply cannot offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: golden with a red hue. The nose is intriguingly complex — sweet heather honey and vanilla fudge combined with rich dark fruits. The palate is silky smooth, revealing layers of sherry oak, marzipan, cinnamon and ginger; full-bodied and bursting with flavour. 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It also holds its own in a high-end Rob Roy next to a good \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003erye\u003c\/a\u003e, and it remains the natural next step up the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/a\u003e ladder for anyone who started on the Glenfiddich 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Solera vat, and why does Glenfiddich use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Solera vat is a large oak vessel, borrowed from the Spanish sherry tradition, where whiskies of different cask types are continuously married instead of batched once. 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After blending, the whisky is \"married\" back in used casks for three to six months so the components fully integrate — an extra step most blends skip. The result is famously rich and concentrated, delivered in the iconic short, square bottle designed to look like \"a small lump of whisky.\" It was named Whisky Advocate's Whisky of the Year in 2018. Explore Japanese whisky and more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nose: Cut flowers, fresh fruit, caramel, spice and a little oak. Palate: Full-bodied and punchy — winter spice, toffee, vanilla and ripe fruit. Finish: Long, warming and fruity with oaken spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy it here:\u003c\/strong\u003e At over 100 proof, this is one of the most flavor-dense whiskies per dollar in Japanese whisky. 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The Glenlivet was among the first distilleries to put Scotch into French oak, and the wood's fine grain adds a distinctive almond-and-spice signature. A 750mL bottle. Order Scotch whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years, including French Limousin oak married with traditional casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland — The Glenlivet Distillery (Chivas Brothers \/ Pernod Ricard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrench Oak Meets Speyside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Limousin oak in French Oak Reserve is a deliberate departure from the American-oak norm: porous, open-grained wood that trades vanilla for nutty, spiced depth. The result keeps Glenlivet's fruit-forward house character but layers a creamy, almost Cognac-like richness over it. Shop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=The+Glenlivet\"\u003eThe Glenlivet whiskies\u003c\/a\u003e and compare against \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican whiskeys\u003c\/a\u003e for an oak-driven tasting flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery notes: creamy, rich and buttery on the nose; sweet fruits, delicate spice and nuts on the palate; a lingering finish of sweet almond and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a splash of water — the French-oak character shows best un-chilled. 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Distilled from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco at La Primavera distillery, it drinks with añejo depth at a blanco's clarity. A 750mL bottle. Order tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in American white-oak barrels, charcoal-filtered clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico — La Primavera Distillery; Diageo (owner since March 2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold, 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeventy Years, Filtered to Glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon Julio 70 solves a delicious contradiction: the honeyed, oak-kissed depth of an añejo with none of the color. The charcoal filtration strips the hue while leaving the barrel's flavor behind — vanilla, honey, toasted oak — making it a favorite for cocktails that want añejo character without a tinted pour. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don+Julio\"\u003eDon Julio tequilas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eshop all tequila\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand notes: crisp entry with hints of añejo, vanilla, honey and toasted oak on the nose; smooth vanilla-honey-toasted oak palate; a lingering oak finish, clean and warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip neat or on a large cube to appreciate the clear-añejo trick — or build a crystalline Old Fashioned or a luxury Paloma that stays bright in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Don Julio 70 a blanco or an añejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's an añejo — aged 18 months in oak — that has been charcoal-filtered to remove the color. It drinks like an añejo with blanco clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Don Julio 70 called 70?\u003c\/strong\u003e It was launched in 2012 to celebrate 70 years since Don Julio González began making tequila in 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tequila is Don Julio 70 made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Blue Weber agave from the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco, distilled at La Primavera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnniversary-worthy and crystal clear — buy Don Julio 70 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Julio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099402477611,"sku":"DM0066L","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Julio-70-Anejo-Claro-Tequila_e935f14d-306d-42b6-bb37-795c55dd97ef.jpg?v=1625979465"},{"product_id":"don-julio-anejo-tequila","title":"Don Julio Anejo Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon Julio Anejo Tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 40% ABV (80 proof) añejo aged 18+ months in small batches in ex-bourbon American white-oak barrels — rich, honeyed and deeply agave-forward, from 100% Blue Weber agave harvested in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco. Distilled at La Primavera and aged longer than the reposado, it is the workhorse luxury añejo of the Don Julio line. A 750mL bottle. Order tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18+ months, ex-bourbon American white oak, small batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico — La Primavera Distillery; Diageo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold, Global Spirits Masters 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Classic Luxury Añejo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the clear-añejo experiments and the private-barrel programs, there was this: the standard-bearer añejo that taught a generation what rested tequila could be. The ex-bourbon barrels do the heavy lifting — butterscotch, honey, cooked agave — while the highland agave keeps a bright citrus lift in the finish. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don+Julio\"\u003eDon Julio collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003ebrowse tequila\u003c\/a\u003e for blanco-to-extra-añejo comparisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial notes: lime, grapefruit and mandarin layered over caramel on the nose; cooked agave, wild honey and oak-infused butterscotch on the palate; a bright, lightly spiced finish of wild honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a copita or on ice; it also anchors a top-shelf Añejo Old Fashioned. 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This \u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e expression is distilled from \u003cstrong\u003e100% blue Weber agave\u003c\/strong\u003e and bottled fresh at \u003cstrong\u003e40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e, capturing the agave at its purest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore Don Julio, no one sold a premium unaged tequila; Don Julio González's blanco proved the agave harvest itself was worth savoring. Distilled at La Primavera in the Jalisco Highlands, it remains the connoisseur's blanco in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e — and the foundation of its legendary aged siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright and peppery with fresh agave, citrus, and white pepper, finishing crisp and clean with a whisper of minerality. 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This one comes from the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky (operating since 1879, now part of Sazerac), built on the house high-rye bourbon mash bill. 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The bonded guarantee is the point: what's in the bottle is honest, unfussy, 100-proof Kentucky bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official notes call it true to the 1792 heritage: the unmistakable spice of the high-rye mash bill meets charred oak and fresh mint, with subtle caramel apple tones balanced by lingering coffee and black pepper. The palate runs caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with baking-spice warmth, finishing long with peppery rye character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks to taste the bonded proof at work, or as the backbone of an Old Fashioned or Manhattan — 100 proof stands up to dilution and mixers. Pair with barbecue or pecan pie. 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The iconic \u003cstrong\u003estopper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a horse and jockey in one of eight unique poses — has become one of the most recognizable and collectible symbols in the bourbon world, with collectors seeking to assemble all eight to spell out B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and inviting with citrus, vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, warm spice, and a distinctive floral sweetness — the immediately recognizable and deeply satisfying aromatic signature of Blanton’s Single Barrel, drawn from a single exceptional cask in Buffalo Trace’s legendary Warehouse H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, smooth, and beautifully layered with citrus, vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, warm spice, and a rich, rounded complexity that builds and evolves with genuine depth — a single barrel bourbon of exceptional quality and the distinctive character that only an individually selected Buffalo Trace cask can deliver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and deeply satisfying with lingering citrus, vanilla, caramel, and a persistent oak warmth — the hallmark of a truly exceptional, historically significant single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon of the highest quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eThe world’s first single barrel bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — introduced in 1984 by master distiller Elmer T. Lee, Blanton’s created the single barrel category and changed American whiskey forever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse H — Buffalo Trace’s legendary rickhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e — each barrel is stored in the prized metal-clad Warehouse H, whose dramatic seasonal temperature swings produce a bourbon of extraordinary richness and complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eHand-labeled with barrel and bottling details\u003c\/strong\u003e — every bottle carries the individual barrel number, rick number, and bottling date, guaranteeing complete authenticity and the unique character of a single cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eIconic collectible stopper\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of eight unique horse and jockey poses that spell B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S, making each bottle a collectible in its own right and inspiring devoted collector communities worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ From \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Frankfort, Kentucky’s legendary National Historic Landmark distillery, one of the most celebrated and award-winning bourbon producers in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e750mL bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e — a must-have for bourbon collectors, single barrel enthusiasts, and anyone seeking the original and most historically significant single barrel bourbon ever produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat or with a single large ice cube\u003c\/strong\u003e in a quality Glencairn or rocks glass to fully appreciate the individual character of the single barrel and the distinctive citrus, vanilla, and caramel complexity that Warehouse H aging delivers. Allow it to breathe for a few minutes before nosing — the floral sweetness and warm spice will open beautifully over time. For cocktails, Blanton’s excels in spirit-forward, bourbon-centric serves — try it in a \u003cstrong\u003eBlanton’s Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e (Blanton’s Single Barrel, Demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, orange peel) where the citrus and vanilla character shines beautifully, or a \u003cstrong\u003eManhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e (Blanton’s Single Barrel, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, Luxardo cherry) for a rich and satisfying stirred cocktail. 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Collecting all eight stoppers has become one of the most beloved and widely practiced traditions in the bourbon collector community — a pursuit that has inspired dedicated collector groups, social media communities, and a genuine secondary market for rare stopper combinations. 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Produced in limited quantities and aged for no less than ten years, this iconic spirit embodies the heritage, patience, and artistry that define America’s finest whiskey traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether showcased in a curated home bar or gifted to a discerning bourbon lover, Eagle Rare delivers a depth of character that elevates every pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Bottle Belongs in Every Serious Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAged a full decade\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring exceptional smoothness, maturity, and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted at Buffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of America’s most awarded and historic producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare, limited‑allocation release\u003c\/strong\u003e with strong demand among collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Kentucky straight bourbon profile\u003c\/strong\u003e with rich oak, caramel, and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for sipping neat\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a large cube, or as the foundation of elevated whiskey cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly giftable\u003c\/strong\u003e, with premium packaging and strong brand prestige\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed oak, toasted almonds, orange peel, vanilla bean, and subtle leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized sugar, dark chocolate, baking spice, and charred oak with a silky, balanced mouthfeel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and elegant — lingering notes of toffee, spice, and seasoned wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Luxury Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEagle Rare Bourbon Whiskey is more than a bottle — it’s a benchmark. 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Distilled at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky from Mash Bill #1 (the distillery's low-rye recipe) and aged in century-old Taylor-built warehouses, it blends select barrels for consistency without an age statement. A 750mL bottle. Order bourbon online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% (100 proof, bottled-in-bond)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankfort, Kentucky — Buffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac); century-old Taylor-built warehouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golds across 2024 (IWSC Silver; Whiskies of the World Double Gold; American Whiskey Masters Gold; N. 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Bottled-in-bond requires a minimum of 4 years; the original 2012 release used ~7-year-old barrels, but that's not a label claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does bottled-in-bond mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e One distillery, one distilling season, aged at least 4 years in a bonded warehouse, bottled at exactly 100 proof — the 1897 standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Colonel E.H. Taylor?\u003c\/strong\u003e Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., the 19th-century Kentucky distiller and politician who championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act; Buffalo Trace's tribute line bears his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonded bourbon the way Taylor intended — buy Colonel EH Taylor Jr Small Batch online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colonel E.H. 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The oloroso finish brings Seville orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon cask's vanilla and citrus, a combination that has made this the distillery's best-known bottle. Step up through \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=The+Dalmore\"\u003eThe Dalmore range\u003c\/a\u003e to the 15, 18 and beyond, or compare it with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003esherry-cask-finished bourbons\u003c\/a\u003e for a study in contrasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial thedalmore.com notes: citrus fruits, chocolate and aromatic spices on the aroma; Seville oranges, dried fruits and hints of vanilla pods on the palate; roasted coffee and dark chocolate on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ideal introductory single malt — neat, or with a small splash of water. 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At 40% ABV (80 proof), it blends more than 60 eaux-de-vie from Cognac's four premier growing areas — Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies and Fins Bois — matured in seasoned French oak casks that have given up their bolder tannins, some components reaching 15 years. A 750mL bottle. Order cognac online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e VSOP — youngest eaux-de-vie at least 4 years; blend includes components up to 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac, France — Maison Hennessy (LVMH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60+ eaux-de-vie; seasoned French oak; Fillioux family blending lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Centuries of the King's Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA royal commission in 1817 set the template every VSOP since has followed — and Hennessy's remains the benchmark. The Grande and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie give it structure and finesse, the Borderies and Fins Bois give it roundness and fruit, and the seasoned oak keeps everything silky rather than woody. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Hennessy\"\u003eHennessy cognacs\u003c\/a\u003e up to the legendary XO, or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003ecognac collection\u003c\/a\u003e to taste how other houses interpret the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse-aligned notes: fresh fruit and suppleness with vanilla, cinnamon and candied fruit on the nose; juicy fruits, vanilla, mild tobacco and honey on a silky palate; a soft, round, warm and enduring finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic cognac cocktail base — a Sidecar or French 75 built on VSOP Privilege is the real thing. Neat, it is smooth enough for newcomers and structured enough for connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does V.S.O.P mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Superior Old Pale — the youngest eaux-de-vie in the blend is at least 4 years old; in Hennessy's blend many are far older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Hennessy VSOP really the original?\u003c\/strong\u003e The V.S.O.P category traces to Hennessy's 1817 commission from the future King George IV — it is widely called the original V.S.O.P.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between VSOP and XO?\u003c\/strong\u003e Age and depth: VSOP blends are younger and brighter; XO (like Hennessy's 1870 original) uses older eaux-de-vie for a deeper, more complex cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king's cognac, two centuries on — order Hennessy VSOP Privilege online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hennessy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099406311467,"sku":"DM0149L","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Hennessy-V.S.O.P.-Privilege-Cognac_3218b061-b076-4a82-9fd8-5d2fa98dd8cf.jpg?v=1625942863"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-10-year-old-scotch-whisky","title":"Ardbeg 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is Islay's definitive peated single malt at 46% ABV (92 proof), matured a full ten years in ex-bourbon American oak casks at Ardbeg Distillery in Port Ellen, Scotland. Distilled from 100% malted barley peated to around 50–55 ppm and bottled non chill-filtered — the first Ardbeg expression ever released unchill-filtered — it is the flagship of the distillery's core range. A 750mL bottle. Buy Scotch whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years old (stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ardbeg Distillery, Port Ellen, Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% malted barley, peated ~50–55 ppm; ex-bourbon American oak; non chill-filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Peated Benchmark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArdbeg Ten is the bottle peat lovers judge all others by — a decade of slow ex-bourbon maturation tames Islay's famously intense smoke into something layered and precise rather than merely loud. Non chill-filtering keeps every oil and ester in the glass, so the whisky drinks bigger than its 46%. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ardbeg\"\u003eArdbeg expressions\u003c\/a\u003e or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eScotch whisky\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Ardbeg's official notes: intense smoky fruit and peat on the nose with zesty lemon and lime, waxy dark chocolate, menthol and black pepper; water unlocks oceanic brine, toasted vanilla and toffee. The palate crackles with peat and citrus over cinnamon-spiced toffee, brine, ripe banana and currants, creamy cappuccino and toasted marshmallow. A long, smoky finish of tarry espresso, aniseed and toasted almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat first to meet the smoke head-on, then a splash of water — Ardbeg officially recommends it — to open the brine and vanilla. A few drops of water is the classic Islay serve; at 92 proof it takes dilution gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Ardbeg 10 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV), bottled non chill-filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow peated is Ardbeg 10?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very — the malt is peated to around 50–55 ppm, among the highest in the core-range Islay lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ardbeg 10 chill-filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it was the first Ardbeg expression released non chill-filtered, keeping more oils and texture in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIslay's ten-year peat icon — order Ardbeg 10 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099408670763,"sku":"DM0171L","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ardbeg-10-Year-Old-Scotch-Whisky_046ed0ab-e0d7-49fe-a8d3-41b4419ef54f.jpg?v=1626035504"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-an-oa-scotch-whisky","title":"Ardbeg An Oa Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg An Oa Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 46.6% ABV (93.2 proof) Islay single malt with no age statement, built from spirit matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, virgin charred oak and ex-bourbon casks, then married together in Ardbeg Distillery's French-oak \"Gathering Vat.\" Launched in September 2017 as the first permanent addition to Ardbeg's core range in a decade, it is bottled non chill-filtered in a 750mL bottle. Named for the Mull of Oa, the rugged headland at Islay's southern tip. Order Scotch whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.6% (93.2 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ardbeg Distillery, Port Ellen, Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e PX sherry + virgin charred oak + ex-bourbon casks; married in the French-oak Gathering Vat; non chill-filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArdbeg's Rounded Peat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Ardbeg 10 is all angles, An Oa is curves: the Pedro Ximénez sherry casks pour dark treacle sweetness over Islay smoke, and the Gathering Vat marriage knits it all into the creamiest texture in the core range. It is the Ardbeg for drinkers who want the peat without the punch in the nose. Compare it with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ardbeg\"\u003eArdbeg 10 and Corryvreckan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eScotch whisky\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Ardbeg's official notes: a smoky-sweet, rounded aroma of burning applewood, creamy toffee, aniseed, treacle and dates with peach and banana hints; water reveals lime, pine resin, fennel, saddle soap, tar and briny seaweed. The palate is smooth and creamy — syrupy sweetness, milk chocolate, treacle toffee, aniseed, orange, smoky tea leaves, nutmeg and cigar smoke. A lingering, gentle-yet-intense finish of aniseed, hickory and distant smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat at 93.2 proof it is remarkably smooth; a splash of water brings out the lime and pine-resin brightness. A superb after-dinner dram, and its sherry sweetness makes it the most food-friendly Ardbeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"An Oa\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is named for the Mull of Oa, the headland marking Islay's southwestern tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ardbeg An Oa peated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it is an Ardbeg, so the smoke is there, but the PX sherry and Gathering Vat marriage make it the softest, sweetest core-range Ardbeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Ardbeg An Oa?\u003c\/strong\u003e 93.2 proof (46.6% ABV), bottled non chill-filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet-smoke side of Islay — buy Ardbeg An Oa online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099408703531,"sku":"DM0172L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ardbeg-An-Oa-Scotch-Whisky_042c91ab-0977-4e8c-9766-1a7f8ab1ad65.jpg?v=1626035388"},{"product_id":"green-spot-chateau-montelena-irish-whiskey","title":"Green Spot Chateau Montelena Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Spot Chateau Montelena Irish Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single pot still Irish whiskey at 46% ABV (92 proof), finished for 12 months in French oak Zinfandel casks from Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley — the second release in Mitchell \u0026amp; Son's celebrated \"Wine Geese\" series. It is triple distilled at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland, initially matured in ex-bourbon and sherry casks, then rested in those California wine barrels before bottling at 92 proof, non chill-filtered. A 750mL bottle. Order Irish whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement (7–10 yr single pot still base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midleton Distillery, County Cork, Ireland — produced for Mitchell \u0026amp; Son, Dublin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single pot still, triple distilled; ex-bourbon + sherry cask maturation, 12-month Zinfandel cask finish; non chill-filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNapa Valley Meets County Cork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Wine Geese\" series honors the Irish winemakers who fled to France's vineyards centuries ago, and its second chapter sends Green Spot's signature single pot still spirit to California: after years in bourbon and sherry wood, the whiskey spends a final 12 months in French oak casks that once held Chateau Montelena Zinfandel, layering Napa red-wine character over classic Irish pot still spice. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Spot+Whiskey\"\u003eSpot whiskeys\u003c\/a\u003e or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/irish-whiskey\"\u003eIrish whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Mitchell \u0026amp; Son: the nose opens with crisp oak, vanilla and white chocolate before the signature red apple and ripe pear emerge, followed by pomegranate, cranberry and maraschino cherry from the wine cask. The palate is sweet and mouth-coating, drying with the wine influence alongside pot still spice, citrus, orchard fruit, red berries and marzipan. The finish is satisfyingly long, pot still spice with a delicate dry wine contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat at 46% ABV to catch the full wine-cask arc, or with a small splash of water to lift the pomegranate and white-chocolate notes. It is a connoisseur's pour first — but its orchard-fruit brightness also works in a whiskey sour with a dry white wine split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Wine Geese series?\u003c\/strong\u003e A limited Mitchell \u0026amp; Son line finishing Green Spot single pot still whiskey in wine casks from historic \"wine goose\" producers — Leoville Barton (Bordeaux) first, then Chateau Montelena (Napa Valley).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Green Spot Chateau Montelena?\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV), bottled non chill-filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Green Spot Chateau Montelena?\u003c\/strong\u003e It carries no age statement; the single pot still whiskey in the blend is 7–10 years old before its 12-month wine-cask finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Irish whiskey's most talked-about wine finishes — order Green Spot Chateau Montelena online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spot Whiskey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099409096747,"sku":"DM0181L","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Mitchell-Son-Green-Spot-Chateau-Montelena-Irish-Whiskey_c1725d7e-80e3-476c-bbea-51d5b5a1a12d.jpg?v=1625949951"},{"product_id":"green-spot-chateau-leoville-barton-irish-whiskey","title":"Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Spot Chateau Leoville Barton Irish Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 46% ABV (92 proof) single pot still Irish whiskey finished 12–24 months in French oak wine casks from Chateau Leoville Barton in Saint-Julien, Bordeaux — the inaugural 2015 release of Mitchell \u0026amp; Son's \"Wine Geese\" series. Triple distilled at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland, and initially matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, it is bottled non chill-filtered at 92 proof in a 750mL bottle. It was named World's Best Single Pot Still Whiskey at the World Whiskies Awards. Buy Irish whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement (7–10 yr single pot still base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midleton Distillery, County Cork, Ireland — produced for Mitchell \u0026amp; Son, Dublin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single pot still, triple distilled; ex-bourbon + sherry cask maturation, 12–24 month Leoville Barton Bordeaux cask finish; non chill-filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBordeaux Finish, Irish Soul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Wine Geese\" name nods to the Irish families who built Bordeaux's great châteaux — and the circle closes here, as Irish pot still whiskey finishes in the wine casks of one of Saint-Julien's finest estates. The Bordeaux wood brings floral perfume and ripe red berries into Green Spot's orchard-fruit core, a combination that earned it World's Best Single Pot Still Whiskey honors. See more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Spot+Whiskey\"\u003eSpot whiskeys\u003c\/a\u003e or compare it with its Napa sibling, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/irish-whiskey\"\u003eGreen Spot Chateau Montelena\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Irish whiskey collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Mitchell \u0026amp; Son: French oak drives the nose with crisp woodland notes, floral perfume and ripe raspberry and strawberry from the wine seasoning, over Green Spot's orchard fruits. The palate is mouth-coating, balancing oak and spice with vanilla sweetness, dry wine influence, orchard fruit, French oak and barley grain. The finish is rich, French oak slow to fade — \"the wine and spices of France and Ireland have the last word.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat to savor the full Bordeaux arc, or add a teaspoon of water to bloom the raspberry and floral notes. Elegant enough for a slow after-dinner pour; the red-fruit lift also makes a refined Rob Roy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Leoville Barton different from regular Green Spot?\u003c\/strong\u003e The core Green Spot matures only in bourbon and sherry casks; Leoville Barton gets a further 12–24 months in French oak Bordeaux wine casks from Chateau Leoville Barton, adding floral and red-berry wine character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton chill-filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is bottled non chill-filtered at 46% ABV to preserve texture and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV), 750mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bordeaux-finished Irish classic that started the Wine Geese series — pick up Green Spot Leoville Barton at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spot Whiskey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099409129515,"sku":"DM0182L","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Mitchell-Son-Green-Spot-Chateau-Le_CC_81oville-Barton-Irish-Whiskey_a92486e8-8bb5-4784-aac9-f688cd52ca80.jpg?v=1625949951"},{"product_id":"green-spot-irish-whiskey","title":"Green Spot Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Spot Irish Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the original Mitchell \u0026amp; Son single pot still Irish whiskey at 40% ABV (80 proof), distilled three times at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland, from a mash of malted and unmalted barley. Matured in a mix of ex-bourbon barrels and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, the blend averages 7–9 years of age and is sold in a 750mL bottle. One of the last great \"bonded\" whiskeys, it has been produced for Mitchell \u0026amp; Son of Dublin for generations. Order Green Spot online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement (blend averages 7–9 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midleton Distillery, County Cork, Ireland — produced for Mitchell \u0026amp; Son, Dublin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single pot still (malted + unmalted barley), triple copper-pot distilled; ex-bourbon + Oloroso sherry cask maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDublin's Pot Still Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Spot predates the modern Irish whiskey boom by a century — a bonded single pot still whiskey sold only by Dublin's Mitchell \u0026amp; Son wine merchants, made the traditional way with both malted and unmalted barley for its signature creamy spice. It is the benchmark other single pot stills are measured against. Discover the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Spot+Whiskey\"\u003eSpot whiskey family\u003c\/a\u003e or start with the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/irish-whiskey\"\u003eIrish whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Mitchell \u0026amp; Son: the nose shows fresh aromatic oils and spices with orchard fruits and barley on a toasted-wood background. The taste is a full spicy body — a hint of cloves with the fruity sweetness of green apples, rounded off with toasted oak. The finish lingers with spice and barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a drop of water — this is a whiskey built for slow sipping. Its clove and green-apple character also makes a superb Irish Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is single pot still whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ireland's signature style: whiskey distilled in copper pot stills from a mixed mash of malted and unmalted barley, giving a creamy, spicy texture Irish whiskey is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Green Spot?\u003c\/strong\u003e It carries no age statement; the blend averages 7–9 years in bourbon and sherry casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Green Spot the same as the wine-finished versions?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the original; Chateau Montelena and Leoville Barton are separate \"Wine Geese\" releases that take Green Spot-style spirit and finish it in French wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the single pot still benchmark — buy Green Spot Irish Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spot Whiskey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099409162283,"sku":"DM0183L","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Mitchell-Son-Green-Spot-Irish-Whiskey_69d1b11c-647b-4e55-a72f-b17a5731f351.jpg?v=1625949951"},{"product_id":"volcan-de-mi-tierra-anejo-cristalino-tequila","title":"Volcán De Mi Tierra Añejo Cristalino Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolcán De Mi Tierra Añejo Cristalino Tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 80-proof (40% ABV) 100% Blue Weber agave añejo cristalino in a 750mL bottle — a rare blend of añejo aged in ex-whiskey casks and extra añejo aged in ex-Cognac barrels, charcoal-filtered to a crystal-clear spirit. Made under NOM 1523 at Agrotequilera de Jalisco in Huaxtla, Jalisco, it is the joint venture of Moët Hennessy and the Gallardo family. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: añejo + extra añejo blend — ex-whiskey (American oak) casks and ex-Cognac (European oak) barrels, charcoal-filtered after aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: NOM 1523, Huaxtla, Jalisco, Mexico; 75% lowland (El Valle) + 25% highland (Los Altos) Blue Weber agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: lowland agave slow-roasted 44 hours in a mampostería oven; overseen by master distiller Anna María Romero Mena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Terroirs, One Volcano: The Volcán De Mi Tierra Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolcán De Mi Tierra (\"Volcano of My Land\") was born from the LVMH–Gallardo partnership to capture two sides of Jalisco's volcanic terroir in a single brand. For the añejo cristalino, the lowland agave of El Valle is slow-roasted for 44 hours in a traditional mampostería oven while highland agave from Los Altos brings aromatic lift. The aged blend — part añejo from American oak ex-whiskey casks, part extra añejo from European oak ex-Cognac barrels — is then charcoal-filtered, marrying deep barrel character with a pristine, crystal-clear pour. It is a modern \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e built for the agave purist who loves añejo depth without the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with caramel, vanilla, and cooked agave over dried fruit and a thread of tobacco. On the palate, dark chocolate and pepper join honeyed oak and warm vanilla, the ex-Cognac portion adding a polished, wine-barrel roundness. The finish is long and gently spicy — a cristalino that drinks with the weight of an aged \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anejo-tequila\"\u003eañejo tequila\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a Riedel-style tequila glass or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhisky\u003c\/a\u003e tumbler to let the barrel notes bloom. It also upgrades any cristalino-based cocktail — try it in an añejo Old Fashioned where the filtered clarity keeps the drink bright. Explore more from the house at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Volc%C3%A1n%20de%20mi%20Tierra\"\u003eVolcán de mi Tierra vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"cristalino\" mean in tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cristalino is an aged tequila (reposado, añejo, or extra añejo) that is charcoal-filtered after barrel aging to remove its color while keeping the aged flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the NOM for Volcán De Mi Tierra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolcán De Mi Tierra is produced under NOM 1523 at Agrotequilera de Jalisco, S.A. de C.V. in Huaxtla, Jalisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Volcán Añejo Cristalino additive-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand materials describe a traditional process — slow-roasted lowland agave, oak aging, charcoal filtration — with no added caramel or flavorings mentioned in the production story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder \u003cstrong\u003eVolcán De Mi Tierra Añejo Cristalino Tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e online from Del Mesa Liquor — San Diego's source for premium cristalino tequilas, shipped straight to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volcán de mi Tierra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099409850411,"sku":"DM0198L","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/VolcanDeMiTierraAnejoCristalinoTequila.jpg?v=1677281965"},{"product_id":"henry-mckenna-single-barrel-10-year-old-bourbon","title":"Henry McKenna Single Barrel 10 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenry McKenna Single Barrel 10 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bottled-in-bond Kentucky straight bourbon at 100 proof (50% ABV), aged ten years — forty Kentucky seasons — and drawn from one barrel at a time by Heaven Hill Distillery of Bardstown, Kentucky. As the only extra-aged bottled-in-bond single barrel bourbon in its class, it meets every bonded requirement — one distiller, one distillery, one distilling season, at least four years in a bonded warehouse — and exceeds it at ten years. It was named Best in Show Whiskey at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. A 750mL bottle. Buy bonded bourbon online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% (100 proof, bottled-in-bond)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years old (stated; single barrel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky (distilled at Bernheim, Louisville)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single barrel; bottled-in-bond (one distiller, one distillery, one season); new charred American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Bonded Benchmark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Henry McKenna's 2019 Best in Show win, it was the connoisseur's quiet secret — a ten-year, 100-proof, single-barrel bonded bourbon at a price that made no sense on paper. The win just made the secret public. Named for Irish immigrant Henry McKenna, it remains the standard by which every other bonded bourbon is judged. See more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Henry+McKenna\"\u003eHenry McKenna\u003c\/a\u003e or compare Heaven Hill's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003esingle-barrel bourbons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Heaven Hill Distillery: warm golden amber in color, with aromas of vanilla, caramel and oak and a light herbaceous note. The taste is smooth oak with sharp spices, honey and sweetness; a long, sweet, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat — 100 proof and ten years deserve nothing in the way. A few drops of water will stretch the honey and vanilla; in an Old Fashioned it is arguably the best-value bonded cocktail base in the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does bottled-in-bond mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e A U.S. guarantee: one distiller, one distillery, one distilling season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, bottled at exactly 100 proof. McKenna exceeds the age minimum at ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs every bottle of Henry McKenna the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is single barrel, so each bottle comes from one individually selected barrel and character varies by barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Henry McKenna 10 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 proof (50% ABV), fixed by the bottled-in-bond designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bonded bourbon that beat them all — buy Henry McKenna 10 Year online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry McKenna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099409981483,"sku":"DM0200L","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Henry-McKenna-10-Year-Old-Bourbon-Whiskey_c4b3a127-4157-40bc-96a2-4a43a1cfcc50.jpg?v=1625942629"},{"product_id":"nikka-coffey-malt-japanese-whisky","title":"Nikka Coffey Malt Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikka Coffey Malt Japanese Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) in a 750mL bottle — and you can order it online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Made entirely from 100% malted barley yet distilled in Nikka's traditional Coffey column stills at the Miyagikyo Distillery, it blurs the line between malt and grain whisky: malt character with a silky, creamy texture you will not find in pot-still single malts. It was named Japanese Whisky of the Year in 2018 by Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miyagikyo Distillery, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% malted barley distilled in Coffey stills; matured in American oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Malt Meets the Coffey Still\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumn stills are normally reserved for grain whisky — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Nikka%20Whisky\"\u003eNikka Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e runs malted barley through them anyway, and the result is a whisky category of one. The continuous distillation of the 1960s-era Coffey stills delivers an oily, luxurious body and lets sweet, gourmand flavors take center stage: creme caramel, banana bread, vanilla bean, and milk chocolate. Matured in American oak casks that emphasize grain character over heavy wood influence, it stands apart from both conventional single malts and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese whisky\u003c\/a\u003e shelf around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is inviting and sweet — butterscotch, ripe banana, baked apple, and vanilla with a touch of spice. The palate is rich and velvety: caramel, milk chocolate, toffee, and coconut over honeyed malt, with dried fruit and a gentle baking spice. The finish is long and smooth, fading on sweet oak, butterscotch, and a delicate nuttiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it neat or with a few drops of water in a Glencairn glass to open the full malt-sweet spectrum. It makes a superb Rob Roy or a refined whisky highball with soda, and pairs beautifully with dark chocolate or creamy desserts like vanilla panna cotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Nikka Coffey Malt a single malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e Technically no — although it is made from 100% malted barley, it is distilled in a Coffey (column) still rather than pot stills, so it is classified as a single grain whisky with malt character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Nikka Coffey Malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bottled at 90 proof, or 45% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called \"Coffey\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is named for the Coffey still, the traditional continuous column still design invented by Aeneas Coffey in 1831 and imported to Japan from Scotland by Nikka in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy Nikka Coffey Malt Japanese Whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor — an award-winning, one-of-a-kind pour shipped to your door in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099411030059,"sku":"DM0223L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Nikka-Coffey-Malt-Japanese-Whisky_34e3c5a6-bbff-4a6e-8522-68f00c3fc89b.jpg?v=1625883686"},{"product_id":"nikka-coffey-grain-japanese-whisky","title":"Nikka Coffey Grain Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikka Coffey Grain Japanese Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 90 proof (45% ABV) Japanese grain whisky in a 750mL bottle — order it online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Distilled predominantly from corn in Nikka's rare traditional Coffey stills at the Miyagikyo Distillery and matured in American oak, it is the grain whisky that forms the backbone of Nikka's house blends — released here in its pure single-grain form so you can taste what sits underneath. A multiple Gold Medal winner at the International Spirits Challenge, it is one of the most decorated grain whiskies made outside Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miyagikyo Distillery, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly corn distilled in Coffey stills; matured in re-filled, remade, and re-charred American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrain Whisky Takes the Spotlight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most blends, grain whisky is a quiet background player. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Nikka%20Whisky\"\u003eNikka Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e turned that premise on its head with the Coffey Grain, first released in 2012 to celebrate the singular house style of the Coffey stills Nikka installed in the 1960s. These old continuous stills run less efficiently than modern columns, and that inefficiency is the point: it preserves the heavier flavor congeners that give this whisky its creamy body and bursts of tropical fruit, vanilla, and coconut. For \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e drinkers curious about \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, this is the natural crossover — sweet and corn-forward, yet finished with a softer, cleaner hand than American bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose leads with vanilla and fresh corn, then tropical fruit, bright citrus peel, and a soft pear-like sweetness. The palate is creamy and silky: caramel and toffee first, then banana bread, coconut, candied melon, and gentle baking spice. The finish is medium-long and polished, with soft oak, vanilla custard, and a final trace of spice to keep the sweetness balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat or over one large ice cube, or with a splash of water to open the fruit. It makes an excellent Mizuwari or sparkling highball, and its silky sweetness carries beautifully in a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned riff with honey syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Nikka Coffey Grain a single malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is a single grain whisky, distilled predominantly from corn rather than malted barley. That is what gives it its sweet, bourbon-adjacent profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Nikka Coffey Grain aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e It matures in American oak barrels that have been re-filled, remade, and re-charred, which concentrate vanilla and toffee character while preserving the grain's natural sweetness. It carries no age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for cocktails?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — its grain sweetness and creamy texture make it one of the most cocktail-friendly Japanese whiskies, especially in a highball, Manhattan, or whisky sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab a bottle of Nikka Coffey Grain Japanese Whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor — the decorated single-grain star, delivered to your door in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099411062827,"sku":"DM0224L","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Nikka-Coffey-Grain-Japanese-Whisky_ff8f9ed8-179c-49c8-ad2d-1b2a9cd0256a.jpg?v=1625883834"},{"product_id":"nikka-miyagikyo-japanese-whisky","title":"Nikka Miyagikyo Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikka Miyagikyo Japanese Whisky is the elegant counterpart to Yoichi — a 90 proof (45% ABV), 750mL no-age-statement single malt from Nikka's second distillery in Miyagi prefecture. Where Yoichi is peaty and maritime, Miyagikyo is soft, fruity, and refined, with distinctive sherry-cask influence and estery aromas from carefully selected yeast strains. Released in 2016 as the permanent NAS replacement for the age-statement range. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e single malt, no age statement (released 2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miyagikyo, Miyagi prefecture, Japan — founded 1969, pristine mountain setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e sherry-cask influence; estery fruit from selected yeast strains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Elegant Side of Nikka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaketsuru built Miyagikyo in 1969 in a valley chosen for its pure water and ideal whisky-making conditions — the deliberate counterpoint to rugged Yoichi. The distillery's pot stills and fermentation regime produce a softer, more aromatic spirit, and the sherry-cask component adds depth without weight. The result is the malt connoisseurs reach for when they want Japanese precision over coastal power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber gold; an inviting nose of fresh fruit, subtle sherry, and a hint of spice; a smooth, creamy palate of delicate fruit, sherry, and light spice; a clean, elegant finish with lingering refined smoothness. Retailer copy consistently lands on \"smooth,\" \"creamy,\" and \"elegant\" — this is a finesse malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to appreciate the sherry-cask layering, or pour it as the refined half of a Yoichi–Miyagikyo tasting from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Nikka%20Whisky\"\u003eNikka\u003c\/a\u003e range. It also makes an exceptionally smooth highball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Miyagikyo differ from Yoichi?\u003c\/strong\u003e Miyagikyo is softer, fruitier, and sherry-influenced; Yoichi is peaty and maritime. Same 45% ABV, opposite personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy no age statement?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikka discontinued age statements across both distilleries in 2015–2016; the NAS bottlings are the permanent range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a single malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 100% malted barley from the Miyagikyo distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the refined, sherry-kissed face of Japanese whisky, order Nikka Miyagikyo from Del Mesa Liquor's online store today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099411095595,"sku":"DM0225L","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Nikka-Miyagikyo-Japanese-Whisky_97216570-195f-4563-830a-f6cdbd145bfb.jpg?v=1625883495"},{"product_id":"nikka-yoichi-japanese-whisky","title":"Nikka Yoichi Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikka Yoichi Japanese Whisky is a single malt from Nikka's first distillery on Hokkaido's coast — 90 proof (45% ABV) in 750mL, no age statement, vatted from peated malts matured predominantly in ex-bourbon oak. Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky, Yoichi still heats its pot stills with hand-stoked coal fire, a method Scotland has all but abandoned. Whisky Advocate scored it 92 and named it 2016 Japanese Whisky of the Year. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e single malt, no age statement (replaced the age-statement range in 2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan — founded 1934; direct coal-fired pot stills with downward lyne arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e predominantly ex-bourbon oak; peated but well below Islay levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisky Advocate 92; 2016 Japanese Whisky of the Year; Gold, 2020 World Whiskies Awards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoal Fire on the Hokkaido Coast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaketsuru chose Yoichi because its climate reminded him of Scotland, where he apprenticed in the 1920s — sea fog off Ishikari Bay, snowmelt water from the Yoichi River, mountains on three sides. The coal-fired stills run past 1,000°C at the base, and the charring coal contributes its own aroma to a robust, peaty spirit that the coastal air then softens in cask. Nearly every reviewer reaches for \"brine\" or \"seaweed\" without being prompted — this is the maritime malt of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep amber; a full-bodied nose where mellow peat, smoke, and soot give way to candied citrus, black licorice, and spice; a firm, powerful palate of peat, melon, kiwi, almond, and walnut with chocolate mid-palate; a long, silky finish of ripe pear and apple with salty coastal freshness and a final whisper of menthol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a tulip glass, or with a few drops of water to open the fruit. Contrast it with its Miyagikyo sibling from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Nikka%20Whisky\"\u003eNikka\u003c\/a\u003e line — peat versus sherry-cask elegance — or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there no age statement?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikka withdrew the Yoichi age-statement range in 2015; this NAS bottling, released 2016, is the permanent replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Yoichi peated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — moderately peated, well below Islay levels, with coastal brine character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the distillation unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-stoked coal-fired pot stills, a method Masataka Taketsuru learned in Scotland and kept when the industry moved to steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan's boldest single malt, straight from the Hokkaido coast — order Nikka Yoichi online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099411161131,"sku":"DM0226L","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Nikka-Yoichi-Japanese-Whisky_eef69915-7f18-46a2-8df9-3a97b1569a18.jpg?v=1625882775"},{"product_id":"nikka-taketsuru-pure-malt-japanese-whisky","title":"Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky is a 43% ABV (86 proof) no-age-statement Japanese whisky in a 750mL bottle — a \"pure malt\" (blended malt) marrying the robust, peated character of Nikka's Yoichi distillery with the elegant, fruit-forward malts of Miyagikyo. Named for Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky, it is available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43% ABV \/ 86 proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e no age statement; blend of aged Yoichi and Miyagikyo malts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoichi \u0026amp; Miyagikyo distilleries, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e multiple World Whiskies Awards honors, including Best Blended Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Tribute to the Father of Japanese Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasataka Taketsuru studied whisky-making in Scotland in the 1920s, brought the craft home to Japan, and founded Nikka in 1934. The Taketsuru Pure Malt is his successors' tribute: a precise vatting of malts from Nikka's two distilleries — Yoichi, the coastal, coal-fired, peated powerhouse of Hokkaido, and Miyagikyo, the softer, sherry-and-fruit-driven distillery in the mountains near Sendai. The result is Nikka's own description made real: gentle malt flavor, deep fruitiness, and an extremely well-balanced taste that has collected World Whiskies Awards honors year after year. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Nikka%20Whisky\"\u003eNikka Whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese whisky\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherry-soaked plums and raisins, green apple, honey cereal, black pepper and a hint of barrel char, with subtle Yoichi smoke underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully balanced — malt sweetness and dried fruits with coffee, milk chocolate and tobacco leaf, lingering sherried fruit and a gentle smokiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and lingering, with vanilla, oak, a whisper of smoke and a tinge of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a tulip glass to appreciate the Yoichi-Miyagikyo interplay, or with a splash of water to open the fruit. The 43% ABV makes it an ideal introduction to Japanese whisky — and a superb highball pour as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"pure malt\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNikka's term for a blended malt — a vatting of single malts from more than one distillery, here Yoichi and Miyagikyo. No grain whisky is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ABV of Taketsuru Pure Malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e43% ABV (86 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there an age statement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the current expression carries no age statement; it is a blend of carefully selected aged malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it won awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — multiple World Whiskies Awards honors, including Best Blended Malt and category wins in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe definitive introduction to Nikka's craft — order Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099411226667,"sku":"DM0228L","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/NikkaTaketsuruPureMaltJapaneseWhisky.jpg?v=1662243032"},{"product_id":"whistlepig-10-year-old-rye-whiskey","title":"WhistlePig 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhistlePig 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship straight rye that put WhistlePig on the map — a 100% rye whiskey aged a minimum of 10 years in new American oak and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750mL bottle, finished and hand-bottled at the WhistlePig farm in Shoreham, Vermont, and available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% (100 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years, straight rye whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled and initially matured in Canada; finished and hand-bottled in Shoreham, Vermont, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% rye mash bill, aged in new American oak barrels; Certified Kosher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rye That Redefined the Category\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in the summer of 2010, WhistlePig 10 Year Old is the bold, spice-laden whiskey that reintroduced America to what rye can be — true to the original Master Distillers' Select vision of a high rye with new layers of complexity in every year of age. A double-barrel maturation process and a decade in new American oak give it both muscle and polish, earning it some of the highest scores ever awarded to a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003erye whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e. See everything from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=WhistlePig\"\u003eWhistlePig collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare the full lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with allspice, orange peel and anise over toasted oak, char and caramel. The palate is sweet and generous — caramel and vanilla glide into rye spice, nutmeg and a cool breath of mint. The finish is long and stately: warm butterscotch, caramel and a poised, peppery warmth at a full 100 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, with a splash of water, or over one large cube — and magnificent in classic rye cocktails. Its bold spine elevates a Manhattan with elegant herbal depth and an Old Fashioned where orange oils meet baking spice. Stir it into a Sazerac for anise-kissed precision, or a Boulevardier for bittersweet poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the proof of WhistlePig 10 Year Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) — a cocktail-perfect strength that also drinks beautifully neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does WhistlePig 10 Year taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice with caramel, vanilla, orange peel, mint and toasted oak, closing in a long butterscotch-caramel finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs WhistlePig 10 Year a straight rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it is a straight rye whiskey aged a minimum of 10 years, made from 100% rye grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Diego rye drinkers: grab the bottle that started it all — order \u003cstrong\u003eWhistlePig 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WhistlePig","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":33099411587115,"sku":"DM0235L","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"375mL","offer_id":33099411619883,"sku":"DM0236L","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/WhistlePig-10-Year-Old-Rye-Whiskey_1f464daf-699d-4142-ac6a-def2e81a2975.jpg?v=1625786316"},{"product_id":"johnnie-walker-gold-label-reserve-scotch-whisky","title":"Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlended Scotch Whisky | 750mL | 40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Johnnie%20Walker\"\u003eJohnnie Walker\u003c\/a\u003e Gold Label Reserve is built around a heart of Clynelish single malt — the Highland distillery famous for honeyed, waxy spirit — layered with around 15 handpicked single malts (including Cardhu and Blair Athol) and grain whisky from Cameronbridge, all aged in American and European oak. It sits between Black Label and Blue Label in the range, and it replaced the original Gold Label 18. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile is the classic Gold Label signature: heather honey, vanilla, and baked apple on the nose with tropical fruit and a whisper of smoke; a creamy, rounded palate of honey, caramel, vanilla, tropical fruit, and soft baking spice; and a medium finish of lingering sweet smoke, ginger, and toffee warmth. A Double Gold winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in both 2023 and 2024, and World's Best Blended Whisky at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards. Presented in the gold gift box — a ready-to-give \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whisky\"\u003ewhisky\u003c\/a\u003e for the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: heather honey, vanilla, baked apple, tropical fruit (banana, mango), subtle smoke. Palate: creamy and rounded — honey, caramel, vanilla, tropical fruit, soft malt, nutmeg and ginger. Finish: medium — lingering sweet smoke, ginger, dried fruit, toffee warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it from Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e750mL, 40% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e — blended Scotch built on a Clynelish single-malt heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023 and 2024; World's Best Blended Whisky 2018 (WWA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in the signature gold gift box — gift-ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable to order online at Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat or with a splash of water to open the honey — or over one large cube for a slow evening. Built for celebration pours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve aged 18 years?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is a no-age-statement blend that replaced the original Gold Label 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat whisky is at its heart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClynelish single malt from the Scottish Highlands, supported by malts like Cardhu and Blair Athol and Cameronbridge grain whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat awards has it won?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDouble Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023 and 2024, and World's Best Blended Whisky at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards (per retailer listings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it sit in the range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween Black Label and Blue Label — the honeyed celebration whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnnie Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099414208555,"sku":"DM0280L","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Johnnie-Walker-Gold-Label-Reserve-Scotch-Whisky_6774325c-1a27-4cb3-97c6-e685929fdda9.jpg?v=1625949576"},{"product_id":"johnnie-walker-green-label-scotch-whisky","title":"Johnnie Walker Green Label Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohnnie Walker Green Label Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 15-year-old blended malt Scotch whisky bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Unlike the rest of the Johnnie Walker range, Green Label contains zero grain whisky: every component is a single malt at least 15 years old, drawn from the four corners of Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43% (86 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 Years Old (all component malts aged at least 15 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland — Speyside, Highland, Lowland and Island whiskies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% blended malt — Talisker, Caol Ila, Cragganmore and Linkwood at its core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Named Malts, Fifteen Years, No Grain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Label began life as \"Pure Malt\" before a 2004 rename, was withdrawn in 2012, and returned in 2016 with its recipe unchanged. The blend is built around four brand-confirmed single malts — Talisker from Skye for maritime smoke, Caol Ila from Islay for depth, and Cragganmore and Linkwood from Speyside for fruit and elegance — each matured in American and European oak for a minimum of 15 years. It occupies a rare niche: a blended malt from the world's best-selling \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eScotch whisky\u003c\/a\u003e house, offering single-malt character with the roundness only careful blending delivers. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Johnnie%20Walker\"\u003eJohnnie Walker\u003c\/a\u003e collection for the rest of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with crisp cut grass and fresh fruit, over wood smoke, pepper, deep vanilla and sandalwood. The palate is broad and layered — all the character of a good single malt with wider flavor development from the four-malt marriage. The finish is long, lightly smoky, with lingering spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or over a large ice cube to let the fruit and smoke unfold. Its 15-year maturity also stands up beautifully in a Scotch highball with quality soda water and a lemon twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Johnnie Walker Green Label a single malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a blended malt — a blend of single malt whiskies with no grain whisky, every component at least 15 years old, built around Talisker, Caol Ila, Cragganmore and Linkwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Green Label taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut grass and fresh fruit up front, with wood smoke, pepper, deep vanilla and sandalwood, finishing long and lightly smoky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Green Label discontinued?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It was withdrawn in 2012 and brought back in 2016; Diageo states the recipe was unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder Johnnie Walker Green Label online from Del Mesa Liquor and have a genuinely aged blended malt Scotch delivered to your door in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnnie Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099414306859,"sku":"DM0282L","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Johnnie-Walker-Green-Label-Scotch-Whisky_a3334ed2-f551-40ee-8617-a46a21ec7785.jpg?v=1625949576"},{"product_id":"kaiyo-mizunara-oak-japanese-whisky","title":"Kaiyo Mizunara Oak Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaiyo Mizunara Oak Japanese Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese whisky bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. The black-label standard-bearer of the Kaiyo line, it pairs handmade Japanese mizunara oak casks with the brand's signature ocean voyage — and earned a #14 ranking in Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 with 92 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43% (86 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan — distilled and matured in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% malted barley (teaspooned malt, blended malt); handmade mizunara casks; ~3-month sea voyage from Osaka; non-chillfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Black Label That Put Kaiyo on the Map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore there was a Cask Strength or a Peated expression, there was this: the whisky that introduced drinkers to Kaiyo's ocean-maturation program. After land maturation, the casks ship out of Osaka for up to three months at sea, where the motion and temperature swings deepen the mizunara oak's contribution — sandalwood, incense, coconut and spice from one of the rarest cask types in the world. The base spirit is 100% malted barley sourced from Japanese distilleries as \"teaspooned\" malt, re-casked into bespoke handmade mizunara barrels from Kyoto's Ariake cooperage. Whisky Advocate's Jonny McCormick scored it 92 points and ranked it #14 in the 2019 Top 20. For shoppers comparing \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese whiskies\u003c\/a\u003e, this is the accessible entry point into mizunara-matured whisky — see the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Kaiyo\"\u003eKaiyo\u003c\/a\u003e lineup for the stronger and peated expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicate nose of vanilla, ripe dried fruit and hints of cherry. Whisky Advocate's review notes ground spices, vanilla sponge cake, honey, brown sugar, aromatic woods and incense, with pastry, egg custard, allspice and a wave of vanilla creaminess. The finish is long and lingering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a tulip glass to catch the vanilla and dried-fruit aromatics, or with a single large cube. It also makes a superb highball — the mizunara spice plays beautifully with quality soda water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Kaiyo Mizunara Oak and Kaiyo Cask Strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e The same whisky at two strengths: the standard black label is 43% ABV, while Cask Strength is 53% ABV — richer, spicier and more intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Kaiyo a single malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a teaspooned malt — a teaspoon of one distillery's malt added to another's cask — so it is classed as a blended malt despite being all malt whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is mizunara oak so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is native Japanese oak, extremely porous and hard to cooper, making its casks among the rarest and most expensive in the world; it imparts signature sandalwood, incense, coconut and spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy Kaiyo Mizunara Oak Japanese Whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor — 92 points and a Top 20 whisky of 2019, shipped in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaiyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099414437931,"sku":"DM0286L","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Kaiyo-Mizunara-Oak-Japanese-Whisky_2fb8f984-f4ef-4f39-8c71-0e79a4d6e9fe.jpg?v=1625926547"},{"product_id":"kaiyo-the-peated-japanese-mizunara-oak-whisky","title":"Kaiyo The Peated Japanese Mizunara Oak Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaiyo The Peated Japanese Mizunara Oak Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a peated Japanese whisky bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. The first Kaiyo expression to combine peated malt with mizunara oak, it layers sweet smoke over sandalwood and spice, finished with the brand's signature three-month ocean voyage from Osaka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan — distilled and matured in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% malted barley peated to 35 PPM; first in ex-Madeira wine casks, then mizunara oak; ~3-month sea voyage; un-chillfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeated Malt Meets Mizunara Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewers called this one \"an Islay Scotch, but with a big twist\" — and they were right. The malt is peated to 35 PPM, moderately peaty by Scotch standards, but the first maturation happens in ex-Madeira wine casks, which temper the smoke into a sweet-smoky balance before the whisky moves into Japanese mizunara oak barrels. Founder commentary describes the heavy peat at fill being softened over time: \"almost as peated as Ardbeg, but the Madeira cuts it in half.\" The final three-month sea voyage from Osaka adds the Kaiyo signature — motion and temperature swings deepening the wood interaction. The base spirit is 100% malted barley from Japanese distilleries, classed as blended malt. For \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese whisky\u003c\/a\u003e drinkers who think they know peat, this is the expression to reconsider with — and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Kaiyo\"\u003eKaiyo\u003c\/a\u003e range shows what the same program does unpeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky nose with hints of nuts, sweet fruit and honey, plus fresh cherry blossom and ripe fruit. On the palate, gentle smoke layers with vanilla, dried fruit, dark chocolate, sandalwood and spice. The finish is sweet, long and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat to appreciate the smoke-mizunara interplay, or with a splash of water to lift the fruit. It also pairs beautifully with salty snacks — think aged cheese or smoked nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow peaty is Kaiyo The Peated?\u003c\/strong\u003e The malt is peated to 35 PPM — moderately peated, well below Ardbeg's level; Madeira and mizunara cask time temper the smoke into a sweet-smoky balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks is it aged in?\u003c\/strong\u003e First ex-Madeira wine casks, then Japanese mizunara oak, then the signature 3-month sea voyage from Osaka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Kaiyo The Peated chill-filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is un-chillfiltered like the rest of the Kaiyo line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet Kaiyo The Peated online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — peated malt, mizunara oak and a sea voyage in one bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaiyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099414470699,"sku":"DM0287L","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Kaiyo-Mizunara-Oak-The-Peated-Japanese-Whisky_e6cae3f2-4ee9-4451-b8db-71640e0bd9c1.jpg?v=1625926430"},{"product_id":"jeffersons-reserve-twin-oak-custom-barrel-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Jefferson's Reserve Twin Oak Custom Barrel Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJefferson's Reserve Twin Oak Custom Barrel Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Fully mature bourbon gets a second barrel: a custom-designed \"wave\" barrel built with Independent Stave Company, whose grooved interior staves dramatically increase the wood contact for a deeper, more seasoned flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.1% (90.2 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement (fully mature Kentucky straight bourbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-barreled — finished in custom wave-grooved barrels, flash-charred and temperature-controlled toasted; mash bill not disclosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen One Barrel Isn't Enough\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJefferson's was founded in 1997 by Trey Zoeller and his father Chet, named for Thomas Jefferson and built on the president's experimental spirit — the same instinct behind the brand's famous Ocean series, aged at sea, and Presidential Select. Twin Oak applies that curiosity to the barrel itself. Independent Stave Company, the family-owned Missouri cooperage, co-developed the design: interior staves cut with a proprietary groove pattern that exposes far more surface area to the whiskey, followed by a flash char and a precisely timed, temperature-controlled toast. The fully mature bourbon rests in this second barrel until the extra wood contact deepens it without overwhelming it. Among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon whiskies\u003c\/a\u003e, this is one of the few finished-bourbon expressions where the finishing vessel itself is the innovation. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Jefferson%27s\"\u003eJefferson's\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more of the brand's experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose shows thick wood, vanilla and butterscotch over cinnamon-apple tart. The flavor leads with classic baking spices, then roasted almonds, sweet bell pepper, fresh-cut wood and a hint of apple. The finish is medium-length with lingering spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with one large cube to showcase the double-barrel wood character. The 90.2-proof frame also carries beautifully into an Old Fashioned — the baking-spice notes do half the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Twin Oak different from regular Jefferson's Reserve?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully mature Kentucky straight bourbon gets a second barrel — a custom wave-grooved, flash-charred and slow-toasted barrel built with Independent Stave Company that increases wood contact for deeper, more seasoned flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Jefferson's Twin Oak bottled at?\u003c\/strong\u003e 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV), in a 750mL bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Twin Oak a finished bourbon or single-barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is double-barreled: aged first in standard barrels, then finished in the custom grooved barrel. NAS and small-batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder Jefferson's Reserve Twin Oak Custom Barrel Bourbon online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — double-barreled innovation in every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jefferson's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099414962219,"sku":"DM0290L","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Jeffersons-Reserve-Twin-Oak-Custom-Barrel-Bourbon-Whiskey_3363869b-8c7b-4852-8bb5-c16b134f2324.jpg?v=1625930141"},{"product_id":"crown-royal-northern-harvest-rye-canadian-whisky","title":"Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Canadian Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Canadian Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is the bottle that put Canadian rye on the world map: a 90-proof (45% ABV), 750mL blended Canadian whisky — Crown Royal's first-ever standalone rye offering — named 2016 World Whisky of the Year by Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, the first Canadian whisky ever to take the top global honour. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthern Harvest Rye spotlights Canadian rye grain — planted in fall, blanketed by prairie winter snow, finishing its growth in spring and summer. It is distilled at Crown Royal's distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, on Lake Winnipeg, and blended from the brand's standing recipe of 50 distinct whiskies, a house that has been blending since 1939, when Crown Royal was created as a gift for the King and Queen of England's visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes: creamy texture with spiced vanilla and butterscotch; apple pie, cereal, and mild spice on the nose; apple, custard, and caramel on the palate; a well-balanced, smooth, creamy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy buy Northern Harvest Rye? Because it is the 2016 World Whisky of the Year — the bottle that made the whisky world take Canadian rye seriously — from Crown Royal's Gimli distillery. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canadian-whisky\"\u003eCanadian whisky\u003c\/a\u003e collection, more from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Crown+Royal\"\u003eCrown Royal brand collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whisky\"\u003ewhisky\u003c\/a\u003e favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing note: neat, on the rocks, or in rye cocktails — the brand suggests the Northern Buck (lime juice and ginger beer), a Manhattan, or an Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Northern Harvest Rye famous?\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016 named it World Whisky of the Year — the first Canadian whisky to win the top global prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye a bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is a blended Canadian whisky, not a bourbon; rye is the featured grain, not a 51%-rye mash bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 proof (45% ABV), 750mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Gimli, Manitoba, Canada, at Crown Royal's distillery on Lake Winnipeg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crown Royal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099415289899,"sku":"DM0298L","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Crown-Royal-Northern-Harvest-Rye-Canadian-Whisky_cc49eeb0-7761-427f-b32b-f0b6a64436de.jpg?v=1626007183"},{"product_id":"crown-royal-xo-canadian-whisky","title":"Crown Royal XO Canadian Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown Royal XO Canadian Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium Canadian whisky bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Part of Crown Royal's Master Series, it takes the brand's signature blend and gives it an extra maturation in cognac casks — the \"XO\" marks the extra aging — for brandy-like fruitiness and a silkier mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canada — Crown Royal Distillery, Gimli, Manitoba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of 50 of Crown Royal's whiskies (brand-described), finished in cognac casks; grey-gold felt bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCognac Casks Meet Canadian Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"XO\" on the label is the giveaway: this is Crown Royal's extra-matured expression. The master blenders take the signature blend — Crown Royal describes it as fifty of their finest whiskies — and lay it down in cognac casks for a secondary maturation. The French oak adds richer dried fruit, a touch of brandy-like dryness and a silkier texture than standard Crown Royal, while independent coverage notes the casks are French Limousin oak ex-cognac barrels. It succeeds the discontinued Cask No. 16 in the lineup and arrives in a premium bottle with a grey-gold felt bag. Among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canadian-whisky\"\u003eCanadian whiskies\u003c\/a\u003e, XO is the connoisseur's pick in the Crown Royal family — compare it against the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Crown%20Royal\"\u003eCrown Royal\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuted and mild on the nose — vanilla, caramel and light oak. The palate is balanced with vanilla, spice and rich dried fruit. The finish is medium-length: light vanilla, subtle spice, smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a single large cube to let the cognac-cask fruit show. It also makes a refined Manhattan with sweet vermouth and bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does XO mean for Crown Royal?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"XO\" marks the extra maturation — 50 Crown Royal whiskies finished in French cognac casks for added complexity, dryness and silkiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Crown Royal XO limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is part of Crown Royal's permanent premium lineup, grouped as a Master Series whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Crown Royal XO sweet or dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced — smooth and slightly sweet up front with a drier, oaky finish from the cognac-cask maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy Crown Royal XO online at Del Mesa Liquor — cognac-cask-finished Canadian whisky, shipping in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crown Royal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099415552043,"sku":"DM0304L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Crown-Royal-XO-Canadian-Whisky_fcc5ebbd-f74a-421e-9d17-67656ca47546.jpg?v=1626006700"},{"product_id":"compass-box-the-peat-monster-scotch-whisky","title":"Compass Box The Peat Monster Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompass Box The Peat Monster Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a blended malt Scotch whisky bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Born in 2003 as a bespoke bottling for a New York liquor shop, it became Compass Box's best-selling whisky — layering Caol Ila and Laphroaig peat into a creamy, fruity palate that is more refined than raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof) — natural colour, non-chill-filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland — Islay and Highland malts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~64% Caol Ila, 35% \"Williamson\" (teaspooned Laphroaig, per Whisky Advocate), 1% Highland Malt Blend in heavily toasted French oak; refill hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Monster That Started as a One-Off\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2003, Compass Box founder John Glaser created a bespoke peated blend for Park Avenue Liquor Shop in New York with owner Jonathan Goldstein. It was so intense it earned the name \"The Peat Monster\" — and when it went worldwide in 2004 it became the blender's best-seller. The current edition (reformulated in Compass Box's September 2024 core-range revamp after Glaser's departure) layers sweet smoke from Caol Ila refill hogsheads with heavier medicinal peat from \"Williamson\" — Compass Box's code name for teaspooned Laphroaig, confirmed by Whisky Advocate — plus a 1% Highland Malt Blend finished in heavily toasted custom French oak for clove spice. The result is peat with polish: smoke over a creamy, fruity palate. Whisky Advocate awarded the recipe 94 points (review predates the 2024 reformulation). Among peated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eScotch whiskies\u003c\/a\u003e, the Monster is the one with a Manhattan origin story — see the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Compass%20Box\"\u003eCompass Box\u003c\/a\u003e collection for its unpeated siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaty and smoky with a creamy, fruity palate — sweet smoke and driftwood-bonfire notes over sea spray, with spiced apple and vanilla creaminess. The brand recommends it as a late-night whisky and in a classic Scotch Highball; it pairs beautifully with oysters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or in a Scotch Highball over big ice with quality soda — the brand's own recommendation. Try it alongside oysters for the full maritime pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distilleries are in The Peat Monster?\u003c\/strong\u003e Caol Ila (about 64%) and \"Williamson\" — Compass Box's code name for Laphroaig (35%) — plus 1% Highland Malt Blend finished in heavily toasted custom French oak, per the published recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow peaty is The Peat Monster?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very — it layers Islay peat (sweet smoke, maritime character) with heavier medicinal peat, but the palate stays creamy and fruity; it is more refined than raw-peat monsters like Octomore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the story behind The Peat Monster's name?\u003c\/strong\u003e It began in 2003 as a bespoke peated blend for Park Avenue Liquors in NYC; its intensity earned the \"Monster\" name, and it became Compass Box's best-seller when released worldwide in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder Compass Box The Peat Monster online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — Islay smoke with Compass Box polish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099416404011,"sku":"DM0324L","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Compass-Box-The-Peat-Monster-Scotch-Whisky_cf088379-bb27-4d38-899f-eca3098f7cf7.jpg?v=1625997955"},{"product_id":"compass-box-the-story-of-the-spaniard","title":"Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompass Box The Story of the Spaniard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a blended malt Scotch whisky bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Built on Spanish wine casks — Spanish red wine, Sherry and virgin French oak — it is Compass Box's ode to sherry-aged whisky: full, soft and sumptuous, rated 94 points by Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43% (86 proof) — natural colour, non-chill-filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malt whiskies aged in Spanish wine casks (Spanish red wine, Sherry, virgin French oak); batch releases — cask mix varies year to year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInspired by a Greenwich Village Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story of the Spaniard began with a bespoke whisky Compass Box made for a bar called The Spaniard in New York's Greenwich Village — and the name also nods to founder John Glaser's first encounter with Sherry while travelling in southern Spain. First released in 2018 and issued in batches (the batch number is printed on the back label), it is a blended malt — all malt whisky, no grain — aged in Spanish red wine casks, Sherry casks and virgin French oak. The exact cask mix varies year to year by availability, but Spanish Sherry and wine casks are always a permanent component, keeping the full, soft, sumptuous sherry character. Wine Enthusiast gave it 94 points, noting sherried fruit, orange peel and orange blossom over a vanilla-forward, relatively dry palate with espresso, leather and black pepper. Among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eScotch whiskies\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the sherry lover's Compass Box — and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Compass%20Box\"\u003eCompass Box\u003c\/a\u003e collection shows the blender's full range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull, soft and sumptuous: citrus peel, pears poached in red wine and spices on the nose and palate. The finish is long — vanilla panna cotta, berries and cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a tulip glass to catch the sherry aromatics, or with a single large cube. It is a natural after-dinner pour alongside dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Story of the Spaniard a blended malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Compass Box classifies it as a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (all malt, no grain); it is not a blended Scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used in The Story of the Spaniard?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish wine casks — Spanish red wine and Sherry casks plus virgin French oak; the exact mix varies by batch, with sherry\/wine casks always part of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does The Story of the Spaniard taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus peel and pears poached in red wine with spice; a long finish of vanilla panna cotta, berries and cherries — full, soft and sumptuous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story of the Spaniard is waiting at Del Mesa Liquor — order online and have this 94-point sherry-cask blend shipped in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099416436779,"sku":"DM0325L","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Compass-Box-The-Story-of-the-Spaniard-Scotch-Whisky_297ecb21-5c3b-4305-8898-72a49d440d0b.jpg?v=1625997824"},{"product_id":"compass-box-the-spice-tree-scotch-whisky","title":"Compass Box The Spice Tree Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompass Box The Spice Tree Scotch Whisky is a 750mL blended malt Scotch whisky bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof), not chill-filtered and with natural colour. Built from Highland malts given a secondary maturation in custom hybrid casks — American oak bodies fitted with new, heavily toasted French oak heads — it is Compass Box's baking-spice signature and one of the bottlings that made its name. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended malt Scotch whisky — 100% malt whisky; no age statement (NAS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e (brand chart, March 2022): Highland malt blend in custom French oak at heavy (28.9%), medium (24.5%) and light (20.4%) toast; Glen Moray single malt in first-fill bourbon barrels (16.9%); Balmenach single malt in first-fill bourbon barrels (9.3%) — the Highland malt blend itself is roughly 60% Glen Moray, 25% Tomatin, 15% Balmenach in batches bottled from March 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom hybrid casks — American oak bodies, heads of new French oak from 195-year-old Vosges trees; up to two years (brand fact sheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration \/ colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not chill-filtered; natural colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead whiskymaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Glaser (brand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland — Compass Box, London blenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Whisky the Rulebook Stopped\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst released in 2005, the original Spice Tree got its richness from French oak inner staves inserted into the cask — a winemaking technique the Scotch Whisky Association objected to, and Compass Box discontinued the whisky rather than fight the ruling. Working with coopers in France and Scotland, founder and lead whiskymaker John Glaser found a legal route to the same flavour: the hybrid cask, an American oak barrel whose heads are replaced with new French oak, heavily toasted. Relaunched on that basis in 2009, The Spice Tree has been a core Compass Box bottling ever since — and, true to the house's transparency ethos, the brand publishes its full recipe chart, toast levels and all. Browse the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Compass%20Box\"\u003eCompass Box vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's official notes: a nose of baking spices — clove, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg — with vanilla; a full, round, sweet palate where spice and vanilla wrap around a core of fruity malt; and a long finish. The recipe chart adds the parcels' voices: dark chocolate and clove from the heavy toast, vanilla and caramel from the medium, toffee and spiced apple from the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompass Box recommends it as an after-dinner pour — with cheese, chocolate or spiced cakes — and at 46% un-chill-filtered it also stands up in an Old Fashioned or a Penicillin. If you like its French oak spice, compare the house's other blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a hybrid cask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompass Box's answer to the ban on inner staves: a cask built with an American oak body and heads of new, heavily toasted French oak (from 195-year-old Vosges trees). The Spice Tree's malts take a secondary maturation in these casks at three toast levels, then are blended back together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich distilleries are in The Spice Tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePer the brand's current recipe chart: Glen Moray and Balmenach single malts in first-fill bourbon barrels, plus a Highland malt blend (roughly 60% Glen Moray, 25% Tomatin, 15% Balmenach in recent batches) rested in the custom French oak casks. Older reviews naming Clynelish describe the pre-2021 recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is The Spice Tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt carries no age statement — Compass Box does not publish an age for this bottling or for its components in the current recipe chart. It is bottled at 46% ABV, not chill-filtered, with natural colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench oak spice over Highland malt — order Compass Box The Spice Tree online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099416502315,"sku":"DM0326L","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Compass-Box-The-Spice-Tree-Scotch-Whisky_0c25f25f-af4c-4e12-aea2-88d12ff78635.jpg?v=1625997824"},{"product_id":"chivas-regal-18-year-old-scotch-whisky","title":"Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eChivas Regal 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky is a 750mL blended Scotch bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), matured for a minimum of 18 years and built from over 20 single malts alongside grain whiskies from across Scotland. Created in 1997 by Master Blender Colin Scott, it is the expression the brand describes as carrying 85 flavour notes in every drop. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Year Old — every whisky matured a minimum of 18 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Scotch whisky — over 20 single malts plus grain whiskies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strathisla — the brand's classic Speyside malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colin Scott, Custodian Master Blender (created 1997)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense, dark amber (brand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy, International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition 2014 (brand-claimed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEighty-Five Flavour Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18 was created in 1997 by Colin Scott — Chivas Regal's fifth Master Blender, later its Custodian Master Blender — as the deeper, more layered step up from the signature 12. Its blend draws on over 20 single malts, including the classic Speyside malt from Strathisla, Chivas Regal's home distillery, married with grain whiskies and rested in a variety of casks for a minimum of 18 years. The house's signature claim for the expression is its complexity: 85 distinct flavour notes layered into a single measure, from dried fruit and toffee to dark chocolate and a whisper of smoke. It took the Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy at the International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition in 2014. Browse the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Chivas%20Regal\"\u003eChivas Regal vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's official notes: a nose of dried fruits, buttery toffee and dark chocolate; a velvety palate of dark chocolate with elegant floral notes and a wisp of sweet, mellow smoke; and an extremely warm, long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or with a single cube and give it a minute — the dark chocolate and dried fruit open slowly. It is the natural upgrade pour from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chivas-regal-12-year-old-scotch-whisky\"\u003eChivas Regal 12 Year Old\u003c\/a\u003e, and the step below the numbered flagship \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chivas-regal-25-year-old-scotch-whisky\"\u003eChivas Regal 25 Year Old\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the 85 flavour notes in Chivas Regal 18?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is the brand's own description of this blend's complexity — 85 distinct flavour notes layered in every drop, spanning dried fruits, buttery toffee, dark chocolate, vanilla, zesty orange, almonds and cinnamon among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Chivas Regal 18 the same as Chivas Regal Ultis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is the standard 18 Year Old: an age-stated blend of malt and grain whiskies. 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The September 2026 relaunch gave Reserve its first age statement and a higher proof than the previous bottling, for a richer, more complex pour built from hand-selected mature barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 8 years in American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48% (96 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJefferson's was founded in 1997 by Trey Zoeller on a blending-first philosophy — marry mature straight bourbons for depth no single barrel gives on its own. For the Reserve relaunch, master blender Ale Ochoa went back through the house's older, more mature barrels and crafted the blend with intention: “dark fruit and vanilla custard upfront, then baking spice, oak and toasted almond carrying through to a long, spicy finish.” It pours a clear step above the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jeffersons-very-small-batch-bourbon-whiskey\"\u003eJefferson's Very Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, and alongside the experimental \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jeffersons-reserve-twin-oak-custom-barrel-bourbon-whiskey\"\u003eJefferson's Reserve Twin Oak Custom Barrel Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens on dark fruit, vanilla and green apple. The palate is substantial — oak, toasted almonds and toffee with vanilla custard and baking spice — finishing bold, spicy and rich, with the long stay the extra years and 96 proof deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a splash of water it is a quintessential sipping bourbon; at 96 proof it also stands up in a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jeffersons-very-small-batch-bourbon-whiskey-old-fashioned-cocktail-kit-gift-set\"\u003eJefferson's Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit\u003c\/a\u003e builds on its younger sibling. Browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jeffersons\"\u003eJefferson's collection\u003c\/a\u003e for the Ocean and cask-finish expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat changed in the Jefferson's Reserve relaunch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe September 2026 relaunch added an 8-year age statement and raised the proof from 90.2 to 96 (48% ABV), with redesigned packaging across the Jefferson's core range. Every barrel in the blend is aged a minimum of eight years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Reserve different from Very Small Batch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve is the older, higher-proof flagship — a minimum of 8 years at 96 proof, blended for richness and complexity. Very Small Batch is the younger, softer everyday pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat awards has the new Reserve won?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Gold at the New York International Spirits Competition (2026), Double Gold at the John Barleycorn Awards (2025) and Gold at the Ascot Awards (2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder Jefferson's Reserve 8 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor — available to order with fast, secure shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jefferson's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099417157675,"sku":"DM0343L","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/jeffersons-reserve-8-year-old.png?v=1793062060"},{"product_id":"ciroc-amaretto-vodka","title":"Ciroc Amaretto Vodka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCiroc Amaretto Vodka\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 70-proof (35% ABV) French vodka infused with rich amaretto flavor — the grape-distilled Cîroc base, made from fine French grapes distilled five times in the Cognac region, layered with cherry-almond amaretto and a touch of vanilla, in a 750mL bottle. Launched in July 2013 as the fourth Cîroc flavor varietal (joining Peach, Coconut, and Red Berry) in partnership with Sean \"Diddy\" Combs, it became a dessert-cocktail staple before being discontinued in the US — remaining bottles are now a find for collectors and fans. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 proof (35% ABV) — US format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine French grapes, distilled five times (Cognac region); gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaretto — rich cherry-almond with a touch of vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Launched July 2013 (Diageo); discontinued in the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Dessert Vodka That Started a Trend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore flavored vodka was everywhere, Cîroc was building the playbook — and Amaretto was its fourth chapter. The concept was simple and dangerously drinkable: take Cîroc's smooth grape-distilled vodka and infuse it with amaretto's cherry-almond richness, so the bottle pours like a cocktail already half-built. It rolled out nationwide in 2013 at $34.99 and found its home in after-dinner drinks and dessert martinis. Explore the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ciroc\"\u003eCiroc collection\u003c\/a\u003e and more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vodka\"\u003evodka\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer official brand copy: the nose is sweet cherry and marzipan. The palate is rich almond balanced with lightly sweetened cherry flavors. The finish is indulgent and creamy with lingering almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver ice with a splash of cola for an effortless amaretto highball, or shaken into a dessert martini — try it with chocolate liqueur and cream. It also sweetens coffee drinks beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ciroc Amaretto still made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has been discontinued in the US — remaining bottles are finite stock, which is why finding one is notable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ABV of Ciroc Amaretto?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e35% ABV (70 proof) in the US; the UK version was bottled at 37.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ciroc Amaretto gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCîroc is distilled from French grapes (not grain) and is marketed as gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnag a bottle of Ciroc Amaretto Vodka from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — order online before this discontinued flavor is gone for good.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ciroc","offers":[{"title":"200mL","offer_id":41319517945899,"sku":"DM0353L-1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750mL","offer_id":41319517978667,"sku":"DM0353L-2","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ciroc-Amaretto-Vodka_4aaf5f2d-71cd-44cb-b611-fe4d2ccc02fb.jpg?v=1626002024"},{"product_id":"angels-envy-rye-whiskey-finished-in-caribbean-rum-casks","title":"Angel's Envy Rye Whiskey Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel's Envy Rye Whiskey Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 750mL Kentucky \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003erye whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e100 proof (50% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e. After full maturation in new charred oak, it's finished in casks that once held Caribbean rum — a secondary aging that layers dark sweetness over the rye's signature spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea came from the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, who spent his career asking what a rye could become with an unconventional finish. His team sampled more than 100 rums to find casks with the right character, and the result is one of the most distinctive finished ryes on the shelf — a tribute to Henderson's restless experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose shows maple, vanilla, and toasted oak with a hint of tropical sweetness from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum\u003c\/a\u003e casks. The palate balances bold rye spice with caramel, brown sugar, and dried fruit. The finish is long and warm, with lingering spice, oak, and a whisper of molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Kentucky straight rye finished in Caribbean \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum\u003c\/a\u003e casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e100 proof (50% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ A tribute to Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Distinctive spice-meets-sweetness profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it neat or with a single cube to let the rum-cask sweetness unfold, or use it to give a Manhattan or Old Fashioned a darker, richer edge. It also shines in rum-forward \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/a\u003e cocktails where the finish bridges both spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Angel's Envy Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"finished in rum casks\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter aging as a Kentucky rye, the whiskey spends additional time in casks that previously held Caribbean rum, picking up notes of molasses, tropical fruit, and dark sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Angel's Envy Rye sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rum-cask finish adds sweetness, but the rye's bold spice keeps it balanced — think spice first, sweetness underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work best with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Manhattan or Old Fashioned lets the finish shine; it also elevates any rye-based cocktail that benefits from extra depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003eShop all rye whiskey at Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angel's Envy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099418861611,"sku":"DM0369L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Angels-Envy-Rye-Whiskey-Finished-in-Caribbean-Rum-Casks_1dac9d3d-71ff-4c68-91bb-eeaf5d841732.jpg?v=1626044995"},{"product_id":"high-west-rendezvous-rye-whiskey","title":"High West Rendezvous Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh West Rendezvous Rye Whiskey is a 750mL blend of straight rye whiskeys bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) in Park City, Utah. High West's flagship — and the first whiskey the distillery ever produced — it blends a sourced 95% rye with High West's own pot-still rye for a high-rye profile in the old style, and is never chill filtered. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of straight rye whiskeys; never chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash bills:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% rye, 5% malted barley (sourced) + 80% rye, 20% malted rye (High West pot still)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged at least 4 years — the blend is now a seasonal release and its range varies by release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e The brand's flagship; now released seasonally in limited quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Park City, Utah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNamed for the Mountain Men's Gathering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendezvous is named for the annual gathering of mountain traders in Utah's Cache Valley in the early 1800s — the rendezvous where trappers exchanged pelts for supplies. Fittingly, it was the first whiskey High West ever produced, and it remains the flagship: a deliberate throwback to how rye used to be made, at mash bills far above the \"barely legal\" 51% rye of most modern ryes. Today's seasonal blend leans harder on High West's own pot-still rye than the original sourced-only recipe did. Start with the everyday end of the range, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/high-west-double-rye-whiskey\"\u003eHigh West Double Rye\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=High%20West\"\u003eHigh West vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the producer's current notes: a nose of orange peel, dried apricots, mint, clove, pine and caramelised sugar; a palate of bold ginger and cinnamon spice over molasses, vanilla, macaroon and toasted oak; and a finish of lively rye spice fading to caramel, orange zest and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flagship rye pours best neat first — then judge it in a Manhattan, where the ginger-and-cinnamon spice earns its keep. More American rye and bourbon is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Rendezvous Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whiskeys are aged at least four years. Brand materials across the years have described wider ranges, and the blend is now a seasonal release whose composition varies by release — the current brand shop page states no fixed range, so none is claimed here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Rendezvous Rye still a regular release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt remains High West's flagship whiskey, but it is now released seasonally in limited quantities rather than as a year-round core bottling — and the current blend includes more of High West's own pot-still rye than the original recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Rendezvous Rye chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the brand states it is never chill filtered, and notes a harmless haze can appear in the bottle as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship, in season — order Rendezvous Rye online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, while this release lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099419123755,"sku":"DM0375L","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/HighWestRendezvousRyeWhiskey.jpg?v=1673225988"},{"product_id":"high-west-campfire-blended-whiskey","title":"High West Campfire Blended Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh West Campfire Blended Whiskey is a 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL blend of straight rye whiskey, straight bourbon whiskey, and blended malt Scotch whisky — the bottle that started the \"campfire whiskey\" craze from Park City, Utah. The bourbon brings sweetness, the rye brings spice, and the peated Scotch brings the smoke: together they taste exactly like the name promises. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e straight rye whiskey + straight bourbon whiskey + blended malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e blended and bottled in Park City, Utah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet, spicy, and smoky in one pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmoke, Spice, and Everything Nice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh West built its reputation on blending — sourcing great whiskey and marrying it into something new — and Campfire is its signature trick: American bourbon and rye for the sweet-spicy backbone, then a measure of peated Scotch for the smoke that no domestic whiskey could give it. The result is uncanny: pour it blind and you would swear you smell a dying campfire. It remains the reference bottle for the whole smoky-American-whiskey movement. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=High%20West\"\u003eHigh West\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Campfire smoke over caramel, vanilla, and rye spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet bourbon entry, spicy rye mid-palate, peaty smoke throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and smoky with fading sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a single cube — the smoke opens beautifully with a little air. A natural fit for an Old Fashioned with a smoky twist, or beside actual campfire fare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Campfire a bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is a blend of straight bourbon, straight rye, and peated Scotch whisky, so it is classified as a blended whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it taste smoky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe peated Scotch whisky in the blend brings genuine peat smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is High West?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePark City, Utah — the house blends and bottles its whiskeys there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat batch is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pictured bottle is batch No. 22H01; High West blends Campfire in numbered batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original campfire in a bottle — order High West Campfire online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099419418667,"sku":"DM0377L","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/HighWestCampfireBlendedWhiskey.jpg?v=1663449682"},{"product_id":"heavens-door-double-barrel-whiskey","title":"Heaven's Door Double Barrel Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeaven's Door Double Barrel Whiskey is a 750mL American whiskey bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). It blends two straight bourbons and one straight rye — each aged at least five years in new oak — then finishes the blend for a further 6 to 12 months in alligator-charred new American oak barrels. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% (100 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two straight bourbons and one straight rye whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each component at least 5 years in new oak, plus 6–12 months in the second barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alligator-charred new American oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Kosher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Heaven's Door whiskey, co-created by Bob Dylan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Whiskeys, Two Barrels, One Dylan Brand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeaven's Door was co-created by Bob Dylan with Marc Bushala and launched in 2018 with three core whiskeys — and the Double Barrel is the one built around a second maturation. After at least five years in new oak, the married bourbons and rye go into heavily charred \"alligator char\" barrels, whose deep, cracked char layer darkens the colour and layers in toasted vanilla depth — a finish the brand credits for the smoothness that let it raise the bottling proof to 100. The bottle carries Dylan's welded iron-gate artwork. Its siblings — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavens-door-straight-rye-whiskey\"\u003eHeaven's Door Straight Rye\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavens-door-10-year-old-bourbon-whiskey\"\u003e10 Year Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e — are on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Heaven's%20Door\"\u003eHeaven's Door vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the producer's current notes: a nose of maple and milled grain with light nuttiness, dried berries, vanilla custard and toasted oak; a palate of caramel and dough with dark cherry and Meyer lemon, then dry oak, vanilla bean and dried apricot; and coconut, orange oil and cocoa with woody overtones toward the finish. F. Paul Pacult gave it his Highest Recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 100 proof it drinks richly neat and holds its structure over a large cube or in an Old Fashioned. More double-barrelled American whiskey thinking is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"double barrel\" mean here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blended whiskeys are matured twice: at least five years in new oak barrels, then a further 6 to 12 months in a second, alligator-charred new American oak barrel that deepens colour and adds dark toasted vanilla character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich whiskeys are in Heaven's Door Double Barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo straight bourbons and one straight rye, per the brand's current product page. The brand does not publish the components' mash bills or origins for the current bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 proof (50% ABV) — the brand raised the bottling proof because the second-barrel finish keeps the whiskey smooth at full strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice-barrelled and bottled bold — order Heaven's Door Double Barrel online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heaven's Door","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099420336171,"sku":"DM0398L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Heavens-Door-Double-Barrel-Whiskey_e4372675-89b5-4662-adc2-9d5e6bd59d4e.jpg?v=1625943953"},{"product_id":"heavens-door-straight-rye-whiskey","title":"Heaven's Door Straight Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeaven's Door Straight Rye Whiskey is a 750mL straight rye bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV). Distilled in Indiana from a 95% rye mash and aged in new charred American oak, it is finished in toasted oak cigar barrels whose wood was air-dried in the low-lying mountain region of Vosges, France — the original rye from the Bob Dylan-backed brand's 2018 debut lineup. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% rye, 5% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak cigar barrels, air-dried in the Vosges mountains, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaunched:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018 — one of the brand's three inaugural expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled in Indiana; finished in Vosges oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rye That Crossed the Atlantic Twice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeaven's Door launched in April 2018 as Bob Dylan's first and only consumer brand partnership, and this straight rye was there from the start. Its story is in the finish: the brand's proprietary finishing step rests the rye in elongated \"cigar\" barrels of toasted oak air-dried in France's Vosges region, a treatment the brand credits with making a high-rye whiskey smoother and more approachable. Each bottle carries one of Dylan's welded iron gates from his Black Buffalo Ironworks studio. Compare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavens-door-10-year-old-bourbon-whiskey\"\u003eHeaven's Door 10 Year Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e or see the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Heaven's%20Door\"\u003eHeaven's Door vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the producer's notes: the Vosges finish yields a smoother, more approachable rye, with notes of orange peel, coriander and spice. Wine Enthusiast scored it 92 points (July 2019), finding it brisk, spicy and mouth-watering — clove, black pepper, cinnamon and lemon peel over coconut, chamomile and cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat to taste what the Vosges oak does to a 95% rye, or let it drive a Manhattan where the spice stays in charge. More rye whiskeys are gathered alongside our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Heaven's Door Straight Rye distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rye is sourced Indiana whiskey — the classic 95% rye \/ 5% malted barley recipe — bottled under the Heaven's Door name. The brand is Tennessee-based, but the rye itself is an Indiana distillate finished in French Vosges oak cigar barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a cigar barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn elongated, cigar-shaped oak barrel. Heaven's Door finishes this rye in toasted cigar barrels made from oak air-dried in the Vosges mountains of France — one account of the brand's process gives the air-drying as three years — for a smoother, more approachable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Heaven's Door Refuge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Refuge is the brand's 2023 successor rye — a 100% rye whiskey finished in Amontillado sherry casks. This bottling is the original Vosges-oak-finished rye from the 2018 lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndiana rye, French oak, Dylan ironwork — order Heaven's Door Straight Rye online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heaven's Door","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099420368939,"sku":"DM0399L","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Heavens-Door-Straight-Rye-Whiskey_8e657ab4-436f-4aa6-b8d2-cf0164d96ee3.jpg?v=1625943952"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/collections\/collection-260928929835.jpg?v=1791876724","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/price-filter-50-100.oembed?page=70","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}