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Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Derby Edition

Horse racing is still called the Sport of Kings, and the Kentucky Derby is arguably the most famous race. This year brings the 140th Derby, and Woodford Reserve again commemorates the race with a very limited edition 1 liter bottle of its exceptional bourbon.

These special collector's editions are only available for a limited time, and Joe Canal's in Lawrenceville and Woodbridge each have a small supply.

One of the great Kentucky bourbons, Woodford Reserve isn't manufactured, it's hand crafted in small batches. This artisanal process allows them to craft it at all five sources of bourbon flavor giving it its distinct taste and crisp, clean finish.

New Sizes of Rum Chata

Rum Chata is one of the hottest specialty beverages on our shelves. It's combination of rum, cream and spices make it a perfect and versatile drink, as well as an exceptional base for cocktails. Visit their web site to find not only cocktail ideas, but recipes for using Rum Chata in dishes ranging from pumpkin pie to sweet potato casserole.

We've been carrying the 750ML size for some time, and we've now added the 1.75L "handle", the 375ML half bottle, and the 50ML shooter size.

El Dorado Rum 15 Year Special Reserve

This has been added based on customer requests. Long acknowledged as the Caribbean’s premier rum, continuously winning major awards over the past decade, El Dorado 15 Year Old Special Reserve is viewed as a fine, cognac-like rum possessing the most intriguing and complex character in its class. Perfect for long sipping, straight or on the rocks. A Classic!

A combination of specially selected aged rums, some as old as 25 years, from the Enmore and Diamond Coffey stills, the Port Mourant double wooden pot still and the Versailles single wooden pot still, it is blended to perfection and aged in old bourbon oak casks.

Tasting Notes:

Full nose packed with dark coffee, candied orange, almonds, dark chocolate, pepper and rich vanilla. Beautifully rounded palate with a great spread of flavors: grilled tropical fruit with smooth oaky spice – silky, vibrant and moderately full-bodied.

Chateau Nenin Pomerol

We'll close today's post by noting the addition of two vintages of an exceptional Bordeaux. The 2009 and 2010 vintages of Chateau Nenin Pomerol scored exceptionally well, and are ready to be added to your cellar.

The 2009 is "a noticeably grippier style, showing a chunky edge to the bittersweet cocoa and charcoal notes which support the core of dark fig and blackberry fruit. This has good, racy structure though, so it should settle down with cellaring. Best from 2014 through 2027. 4,580 cases made. 93 points." -Wine Spectator.

The 2010 "is deliciously plump, with blackberry and plum fruit at the core, studded with lightly toasted spice and framed with a roasted vanilla bean note. A lingering cocoa edge chimes in on the finish. Best from 2014 through 2023. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,166 cases made. 92 points". -Wine Spectator.

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