Ironroot Republic Saints Alley – The Herald Cigar Blend
Ironroot Republic’s Saints Alley The Herald Cigar Blend is a limited-edition bourbon blend aged 10 years and finished in Armagnac and sherry casks. Bottled at 114 proof, this rich, contemplative whiskey was designed to pair with a cigar, offering layered notes of toasty oak, dark fruit, spice, and a long, lingering finish.
Cellar Reserve – Triple Cask Finish (Edition 25)
Dark, brooding, and layered, Cellar Reserve Edition 25 leans hard into cocoa, tobacco, and stewed cherry, carried by a trio of wine cask finishes. Rich, expressive, and dangerously drinkable at 107 proof, this is one that keeps pulling you back to the glass.
Maverick Distilling 6-Year Four Grain Bourbon
A six-year, single-barrel Texas four-grain that rewards patience. From a beautifully evolving nose to a balanced, dry finish, Maverick Distilling’s 6-Year Four Grain Bourbon is the kind of pour you want to slow down with—and keep coming back to.
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