Spirits

This special Absinthe from the birthplace of the venerated drink, Couvet, utilizes traditional techniques and the highest quality botanicals to produce a traditional absinthe from an age-old recipe. Val-de-Travers has the perfect geology for growing the rare botanicals needed to produce proper Absinthe. Almost all of the ingredients are sourced locally and are of the absolute highest quality. This is definitely a benchmark producer for the new Swiss Absinthe renaissance.

Butterfly absinthe is an award winning modern rendition of a classic pre-prohibition absinthe produced in Boston in the early 1900s.

BUTTERFLY remains true to both the recipe and methods employed by the original distiller. Only the finest botanicals are used in this hand-crafted absinthe recreating an absinthe last enjoyed in the days of pre-prohibition America.

Butterfly Absinthe is made from only the highest quality ingredients – many of which are grown on farms a short distance from the distillery in Couvet, Switzerland.

Hagave Spiced Nectar is a premium, non-alcoholic spicy mixer using all natural ingredients. Hagave's blend of fiery jalapeno and capsicum flavors is delicately balanced with tropical floral notes from the ripe orange and the perfect sweetness from the organic Mexican agave nectar, to create the perfect spicy margarita, spicy ranch water, spicy lemonade and more...

A fusion of Bitter Orange and Gentian, infused with subtle undertones of Angelica, Quassia Wood, and White Cardamom, creating a perfect harmony of aromatic and mildly spicy aromas.

Our cask-strength bourbon is a special blend of our unproofed flagship bourbon and a five-year wheated bourbon. made with organic grains in Sebastopol, CA. Like all our whiskies, it’s carefully blended and non-chill filtered.

Specifically crafted for the high-proof whiskey lover, this bourbon is blended to be enjoyed neat, over ice, or in a very strong cocktail.

Blend of: 70% un-proofed Home Base Bourbon:
60% organic corn grown in Sacramento, CA at Adams Grains; 30% malted barley malted grown and malted at Mecca Grade Estate Malt; 10% organic wheat grown in CA, malted at Admiral Maltings, Alameda, CA; Distilled, barreled at 115 proof at Corbin Cash Distillery, Atwater, CA in new American oak 30 gallon barrels from from Barrels Unlimited, Medium Char #3; Aged over 4 years in Atwater and Berkeley, CA at Home Base Spirits

And 30% barrel strength wheated bourbon:
60% organic corn grown in Sacramento, CA at Adams Grains; 30% organic wheat grown in Sacramento, CA at Adams Grains; 10% organic malted barley; Distilled, barreled at 120 proof at Spirit Works Distillery, Sebastopol, CA in new charred oak 53 gallon barrels; Aged over 5 years in Sebastopol and Berkeley, CA

Home Base Single Malt is a unique Californian spirit capturing the terroir of the West Coast. It’s made from 100% estate malted barley and aged in ex-Home Base Bourbon barrels to let the grain flavor shine. In 2023, it received a Good Food Award in the Spirits category.

We recommended you enjoy it neat, over ice, or in a favorite Scotchy cocktail to experience the earthy, grassy nose with flavor notes of maple, cream soda, caramel, and honey nut.

Our flagship bourbon is a balanced and delicate grain-forward whiskey made with sustainably grown corn, malted wheat, and lots of malted barley.

The whiskey is aged in new American oak barrels at char 4, allowing the flavors from the high malt content— honey, maple and nut— to complement the caramel, toffee and vanilla notes typical of bourbons. Try our staple offering neat or over ice to get to know it, then mix it into warm or cold cocktails to learn its many nuances.

Blend of:

70% 4 year old Home Base Bourbon: 60% organic corn, 30% malted barley, 10% malted wheat, distilled 07/19 at Corbin Cash Distillery aged in new 59 gallon barrel, char #4

and

30% 6 year old Spirit Works Wheated Bourbon: 60% organic corn, 30% organic rye, 10% organic malted barley, distilled 06/17 at Spirit Works Distillery aged in 53 gallon new charred oak barrel.

Aged in Berkeley, CA at Home Base Spirits

Home Base’s first liqueur release is our West Coast take on an amaro-style bitter liqueur. A California-grown grape brandy base is infused with winter-harvested citrus, fruits and botanicals, and bittered with gentian root and bitter orange. Sip neat as a digestif or use it to brighten any drink.

Amaro is an Italian word for bitter, but our Amaro is a much more complex spirit than just bitter. Our Amaro features Prickly Pear, which can be found growing all over Southern California. When sipping our amaro, the prickly pear gives a light, fruity, almost bubble gum flavor at first. That gives way to the Gentian root bitterness from which the spirits name is derived. It then finishes with a savory smokiness from the smoked black cardamom.

Crafted in small batches using estate-grown, hard red spring wheat and Yellowstone spring water from Big Sky, Montana. While most grains yield around 3% protein, the heirloom variety used here yields 18%. This superior quality wheat has been selectively bred on family farms for over 118 years. 

Notes of sweet cream, vanilla and toasted brioche. Smooth rich and plush. Long sweet and creamy with notes of almond and citrus on the palate.

Silhouette is enjoyed straight or on the rocks; served with water (both cold and hot); served in a chu-hi (or shochu highball) mixed with soda and fruit juice; or served with oolong tea or matcha tea. Silhouette can also be a versatile base for low-alcohol cocktails.

iichiko Silhouette was awarded a Gold at the L.A International Spirits Competition and a Silver medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Whiskey Advocate's #1 Rye in the World (2023)

A blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys finished in rum-seasoned Oloroso Sherry Casks

90% — 6 year old Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey (95/5)
10% — 4 year old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (95/5)

Nose: Ryegrass, vanilla, raspberry raisins, baking spices and oak wood.

Palate: Big bold notes of orange and
other assorted dark fruits balanced perfectly with hints of chocolate and caramel all balanced perfectly with plenty of spices like clove and nutmeg.

Lagrimas del Valle is a Vintage, “Rancho Unico” (Single Ranch) Tequila — celebrating the unique and distinctive characteristics of the very best single ranches of Agave.

Lagrimas is produced in collaboration with the Rosales family, of Tequila Cascahuin, lead by current Master Distiller, Salvador “Chava” Rosales Trejo – the fourth generation of his family, their distilling tradition dating back to 1904 in El Arenal, Jalisco; within the heart of the “Valley” of Tequila. Lagrimas del Valle translates to “Tears of the Valley” – representing the tears that form both on a tasting glass from high quality Agave spirits, as well as the “tears” or condensed spirits falling into the still, the transformation of Agave into Tequila itself.

This Plata or Blanco "El Sabino" hails from Rancho Teuchitlan in Jalisco. Elevation is 1,261 Meters with an average agave brix at 40%. 

Lagrimas del Valle is a Vintage, “Rancho Unico” (Single Ranch) Tequila — celebrating the unique and distinctive characteristics of the very best single ranches of Agave.

Lagrimas is produced in collaboration with the Rosales family, of Tequila Cascahuin, lead by current Master Distiller, Salvador “Chava” Rosales Trejo – the fourth generation of his family, their distilling tradition dating back to 1904 in El Arenal, Jalisco; within the heart of the “Valley” of Tequila. Lagrimas del Valle translates to “Tears of the Valley” – representing the tears that form both on a tasting glass from high quality Agave spirits, as well as the “tears” or condensed spirits falling into the still, the transformation of Agave into Tequila itself.

This Reposado "El Sabino" hails from Rancho Teuchitlan in Jalisco. Elevation is 1,261 Meters with an average agave brix at 40%. Maturation takes place for 3 months in 3rd & 4th Fill Ex-Bourbon Casks.

A Blend of VSOP (Pre Ocean Maturation) and XO. Un-Chillfiltered and aged in Sauternes casks. A Sauternes lovers dream Cognac! Tons of botrytis-y chatracter coming through from the barrel finish. Loads of graham cracker, dried fruits, and a decidedly white grape character make this a lucious sipper. 

Master Blender Jeffrey Karlovitch believes the true beauty of cognac resides in the higher proof level. The drama which unfolds in the array of flavors, immense depth and character, is rarely savored and appreciated ouside the warehouse. XO 100 Proof unveils what it is like to experience cognac straight from the barrel.

Apricot, Orange Marmalade, and Toasted Almonds with a deep bold finish.

Made with Cognacs ranging - 25 to 32 years of age.

Conceived by the Master Blender, Jeffrey Karlovitch, and many years in the making, this cognac could be nothing less than extraordinary. Being one of the world authorities in Japanese Mizunara oak, having worked with it for close to 20 years, he knew that younger cognacs would be overwhelmed by the Japanese oak. Only older, XO cognac genuinely and exceptionally unleash the flavors and intricacies of Mizunara .

Notes of toasted coconut, sandalwood and hints of dark carmelized honey.

Made from Cognacs ranging from 25 to 32 years of age.

Beautifully complex nose. Vegetal notes such as celery, eggplant and olives are brightened by grapefruit and lemon leaf accents complimented by aromas of chile pasilla, corn, ciabatta bread, and a hint of iodine.

Los Siete Misterios Arroqueno Mezcal is clear and very bright with silver tones and a great body. On the nose, delicate notes of butter, herbal shades of mint, thyme, and cooked agave; smoky notes and a delicate floral presence. On the palate, the herbal and floral notes prevail, leaving a nice sweet finish with hints of moist earth.

Tasting Notes: Clocking in just past the 12th month of aging that delineates reposado from añejo, this is a particularly elegant example of the rare pleasures oaked agave spirits can offer. Aged entirely in ex-Napa Valley red wine casks of American oak, Amatiteña Añejo seems to gracefully straddle the line between terroir and barrel influence, between serious tequila and nightcap treat—all without a moment’s hesitation. Indulgent aromas of fresh glazed donuts, subtle tobacco leaf, candied dates, and petit dejeuner with a palate that is at once generous and elusive, with bold confectionary flavors of vanilla, caramel, dried cherry, candied plum, sweet potato, black walnut, and subtle marzipan…but retaining a texture that is delicate and ethereal. Rich in profile yet lean enough that it never topples into decadence, this is an añejo that stirs memory.