Spirits

Hinterhaus Distilling is perched high in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and uses fresh mountain-water as well as 100 % California wine-grapes to create a unique gin base. South Grove Gin is named for a grove of giant sequoias near the distillery and is infused using botanicals native to the region. 

Tasting Note:
The nose opens with gentle floral aromas, soft juniper, rose hips and elderflower, accompanied by crisp citrus zest. The palate is silky and textured, with crisp gooseberry, pine needle freshness and a subtle ginger finish. The overall experience is elegant, refined and distinctly reflective of its mountain terroir.

Our Margarita Original is a family recipe that we started the company with.
How it all started…It was mid-July 1995 and a friend and I had just sat down at a makeshift table in the city center, Zócalo, of Oaxaca. The waiter stood in front of us with a handful of limes, an unlabeled bottle of tequila, and homemade triple sec. I’d had margaritas before but what he created, his take, the “Margarita Original,” forever changed my understanding. Not too sweet the right amount of tart and that perfect flavor of distilled blue agave. I took the recipe home with me and after decades of success offering the “Margarita Original” to local customers in our family restaurant we are finally able to share it with others.

Using 100% agave blanco tequila and mixing it with a proprietary triple-sec and natural lime juice Golden Rule has given the #1 cocktail in the world the respect it deserves. Our margarita is made to the proper strength with the right ingredients.

As with all our cocktails we aim to give the consumer the same experience they would expect from a bar but in the convenience and portability of a perfectly portioned 100ml can.
Ingredients: Premium Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, and Triple Sec

Golden Rule Spirits is here to correct this misconception and restore the daiquiri to its well-deserved appreciation. Our Classic Daiquiri features the time-honored trio of rum, lime juice, and sugar. These three simple ingredients, when blended in perfect proportions, create a tart, boozy, and unbelievably refreshing cocktail. Although it seems straightforward, crafting a cocktail with only three ingredients calls for precision as there is nothing to mask imperfections.
 

Understanding this, we knew our recipe had to be true to form and time tested. The backbone of a daiquiri is the rum, and we refused to settle for a neutral, flavorless spirit. Instead, we turned to our southern neighbors, who are better known for their agave spirits, to discover one of the finest rums available, Paranbubes Oaxacan Rum. Made from pure cane sugar, with the earthy funkiness typical of agricole-style rums, Paranubes sets the perfect tone for our daiquiri. We then balanced this exceptional spirit with just the right amounts of tart lime juice and cane sugar. We are thrilled with the balance and complexity we’ve achieved – not too sweet, not too tart, with the perfect amount of cane rum to keep you coming back for more.
 

Enjoy the Golden Rule Daiquiri chilled in a classic coupe or cold and shaken from the can!
 

Ingredients: Paranubes Rum, Lime Juice, Sugar

Like taking a sour patch kid (first they’re sour then they’re sweet). Our paloma is a balance of the sweet, bitter, juiciness of a grapefruit with a backbone of our own 100% agave tequila. Throw some salt in the mix and your tastebuds will give up and just ask for more. As the perfect compliment to our Margarita we love the way grapefruit, lime juice and tequila interact to make this “still” version of a classic Paloma. Who doesn’t love a pink drink…?
 

Ingredients: Premium Blanco Tequila, Pink Grapefruit Liqueur, Rio Red Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice

At Golden Rule, balance is everything. For our Negroni, we developed our own signature bitters, paired with a nine-botanical gin in the classic English dry style, bold, and juniper-forward. The finishing touch comes from our friends at Rockwell Vermouth in Sonoma County, whose classic sweet vermouth blend delivers its own harmony of sweetness and bitterness, layered with botanicals like Black Mission fig, sarsaparilla, roasted dandelion root, and California sagebrush.

Chill, shake, and pour neat. Dress it up with an orange twist over a large rock, or enjoy it chilled and shaken straight from the can. Spirit-forward, unapologetically bitter, elegantly sweet and unmistakably Golden Rule. We think this one will quickly become a fan favorite.

This special edition from G4 Tequila celebrates Día de Muertos with grace and depth. Crafted at El Pandillo by Felipe Camarena, it is made from 100 % Blue Weber agave and aged for 12 months in vintage George Dickel Tennessee whiskey barrels. The expression preserves G4’s agave-forward philosophy while adding layers of complexity from the barrel aging.

Tasting Note:
In the glass it shows rich amber hues with golden reflections. The nose reveals cooked agave, black pepper, vanilla, cinnamon, oak, and soft butterscotch notes, with just a whisper of smoke. On the palate, caramel and dark chocolate lead, joined by leather, baking spice, and underlying oak warmth. It finishes long and creamy, with a bright citrus zest, sustained warmth, and a mineral balance that invites the next sip.

PM Spirits Project Tequila is a collaboration with Jose Luis Gutierrez and produced at NOM 1468 in Jalisco, from 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave. Each batch is the product of a single horno (oven), distilled in copper pot stills, with no additives. The Blanco is briefly rested (around 15 days) in ex-bourbon barrels before bottling.

Tasting Note:
On the nose, fresh agave, bright citrus peel, and subtle herbs emerge with a clean mineral edge. The palate is crisp and expressive lime, green apple, and gentle floral nuances mingle with a hint of toasted oak. The finish is smooth and refreshing, leaving a soft agave sweetness and a touch of peppery spice.

Gotha Spiriti Nobili is a vermouth and spirits maker based in Bologna, Italy, founded by Ergin Allko. He draws inspiration from his origins in Albania and his adopted home in Italy, using local herbs and botanicals, plus a signature touch of Adriatic seawater, to create products with distinct character. DOK ’61 was developed as a nod to history and craftsmanship, made with Sicilian wines (mainly Zibibbo and a bit of Frappato) and infused with botanicals like chinotto peel, dandelion root, wormwood, star anise, and a hint of plum distillate for roundness.

Tasting Note:
Fresh and delicately spicy, this vermouth opens with bitter orange and chinotto aromas edged by allspice and warm herbal roots. On the palate it is layered with sweet-tart plum, bright citrus peel, bitter herbal undertones, and a subtle saline minerality. The finish is long, balancing sweetness and bitterness with aromatic complexity and a touch of warmth.

Oka is made at Tsutsumi Distillery in Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island in Japan. It uses a base of 100% rice neutral spirit and is blended with botanicals that include both Macedonian and Himalayan juniper, seasonal Japanese citrus like yuzu, mandarin and sudachi, and young ginger. It is distilled six times and proofed at 43% ABV.

Tasting Note:
Bold citrus aromas of yuzu and mandarin greet the nose, followed by piney juniper and hints of pepper. On the palate there is spicy ginger root, clean rice sweetness, and vibrant lime zest, balanced by deeper juniper tones and a touch of herbal spice. The finish is clean, with lingering citrus and spice, and a smooth gently sweet rice base.

Komasa Gin is produced by Komasa Jyozo in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, a distillery with roots going back to 1883 and strong ties to shōchū tradition. The gin is built on a rice shōchū base and uses local botanicals, especially the Sakurajima komikan, a very small mandarin orange grown in volcanic soils of Mt. Sakurajima, which give its fruit a unique sweetness and aroma.

Tasting Note:
The nose opens with bright tangerine and mandarin peel aromas, softened by floral hints of violet and a faint rice grain presence. On the palate the citrus carries through,  sweet orange notes mingle with juniper and coriander, balanced by mild herbal spice and a subtle earthiness. The finish is smooth and lingering, leaving citrus zest and spice echoes with just a touch of warming grain underneath.

Made by Demerara Distillers Limited in Guyana, this rum comes from the famous Port Mourant double wooden pot still, one of the few heritage wooden stills still in operation. Aged for about 12 years in oak barrels, it is bottled at cask strength (56.7 % ABV) to preserve its full intensity and character.

Tasting Note:
On the nose it shows baked orchard fruits such as apples, alongside vanilla, cinnamon, flambéed banana, and a hint of peated smoke. The palate is rich and layered with jammy red fruit, toasted coconut, honeyed caramel, and leathery tobacco, balanced by oak char and mineral notes. The finish is long, bold, and deeply satisfying, with smoky undertones and lingering sweetness.

This rum is made by Demerara Distillers Limited in Guyana, using a blend of two rare marques: Diamond High Ester (DHE) and La Bonne Intention (LBI). It is aged about 11 years in ex-bourbon casks and retains a high ester profile for intense aroma and flavor, bottled at cask strength (roughly 57 % ABV).

Tasting Note:
On the nose it delivers bright orange peel, rich vanilla, and warm spices like cinnamon and clove, underlaid by dark chocolate and slightly burnt caramel. The palate is bold and full with honey, caramel, dried figs, and nutmeg, balanced by confectionary sweetness and a faint minerality that speaks to its heritage. The finish is long, dry-leaning, leathery and spicy with lingering oak and smoky tones.

Named after the revered Xoloitzcuintle, Mexico’s ancient hairless dog and national treasure, this tequila pays homage to deep cultural roots. Crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave, it is produced using traditional methods to preserve the true character of the plant. Plata, or silver tequila, is bottled unaged to highlight purity and freshness.

Tasting Note:
Bright aromas of cooked agave are lifted by citrus zest and a touch of white pepper. The palate is crisp and lively with herbal undertones, fresh lime, and a hint of mineral salinity. The finish is clean and refreshing, making it ideal for sipping neat or mixing into vibrant cocktails.

Selva Gin is produced in Colombia and inspired by the biodiversity of its tropical landscapes. Crafted with a base of sugarcane spirit, it incorporates native botanicals to highlight the flavors of the region, giving the gin a distinctly Colombian identity.

Tasting Note:
Bright aromas of citrus and fresh herbs mingle with floral notes and a touch of spice. The palate is crisp and refreshing, showing layers of tropical fruit, juniper, and subtle earthy botanicals. The finish is clean and vibrant, making it ideal for both classic cocktails and adventurous spritzes.

Nobleza 33 is crafted by Felipe Camarena at La Alteña Distillery, the same legendary producer behind some of Jalisco’s most respected tequilas. Camarena’s commitment to traditional methods, including brick oven roasting and slow fermentation, ensures that the spirit reflects both heritage and quality. The Reposado is gently aged in oak, allowing the agave character to shine through with added depth from the barrel.

Tasting Note:
Aromas of cooked agave are layered with vanilla, toasted oak, and a touch of caramel. The palate is smooth and balanced, offering notes of honey, baking spice, and soft citrus alongside warm wood influence. The finish is long and elegant, showing harmony between fresh agave and oak maturity.

Le Moné is a modern aperitif crafted in the Finger Lakes of New York, blending wine with botanicals and citrus for a bright and refreshing style. This expression highlights the unique character of Meyer lemon, prized for its balance of sweetness and acidity.

Tasting Note:
Fresh citrus blossoms and zesty lemon peel rise from the glass. The palate is lively and refreshing, with juicy Meyer lemon, gentle herbal undertones, and a subtle touch of honey. The finish is crisp, clean, and slightly mouthwatering, perfect for spritzes or light cocktails.

Aged for over a year in ex-bourbon barrels, Tapatio Añejo showcases the complexity that comes with time in oak while preserving the vibrant agave character at its heart.

Tasting Note:
Rich aromas of toffee, dried fruit, and oak mingle with agave. On the palate, layers of caramel, roasted nuts, vanilla, and spice unfold with silky texture. The finish is long and elegant, with a balance of sweetness and oak-driven depth.

Aged for around four months in ex-bourbon barrels, Tapatio Reposado strikes a balance between fresh agave character and gentle oak influence. It is crafted with the same traditional methods as the Blanco and matured to highlight elegance over heaviness.

Tasting Note:
Aromas of vanilla, caramel, and warm spice complement the core of roasted agave. The palate is soft and rounded with notes of baked pear, cinnamon, and light oak, finishing smooth with a touch of sweetness.

The Blanco 110 is a high-proof expression bottled at 55% ABV, designed to showcase the bold character of estate-grown agave. Despite its strength, it maintains balance and clarity, reflecting La Alteña’s commitment to traditional production.

Tasting Note:
Intense aromas of roasted agave, lime zest, and pepper leap from the glass. The palate is full-bodied and powerful, layered with citrus, herbs, and a peppery spice that lingers with a long, fiery finish.