Spirits

Veso is a small-batch aperitif and vermouth producer from San Francisco founded in 2021 by Chris Beyer. The brand focuses on transparency and locally sourced ingredients, often organic, and lists the full botanical recipe right on the label.

From the producer:
For batch 002, we brought in two types of tomatoes in 2024 - Purple Cherokee Heirlooms for their decadent, savory meatiness, and Early Girl Tomatoes for their concentrated flavor and perfectly balanced acidity. These were infused in grape spirits for seven months before pressing and mixing with our 2023 Paso Robles Chardonnay. In May of 2025, we picked young tomato leaves (from our friends at Sunray Farm in Sonoma) to infuse, which lend an herbal, vegetal, and almost minty character. That was rounded off with Kombu (a type of seaweed) to give it a touch of brininess and amp up the umami, and a quick infusion of red beets, which impart a deep earthiness and a tinge of color to the vermouth.

The Tomato Vermouth shows bright tomato leaf and garden herbs on the nose. The palate carries savory umami with ripe tomato, gentle spice, and a touch of citrus, finishing smooth and refreshing.

Crafted in Oaxaca from 100% Espadín agave, Claridad celebrates traditional mezcal-making with small-batch, artisanal methods passed down through generations.

The mezcal opens with soft herbal and mineral notes, layered with hints of tropical fruit and a touch of spice. On the palate, it is smooth and balanced, showing subtle smoke, earthy depth, and a clean, lingering finish. Pure, elegant, and versatile, it shines equally well neat or in refined cocktails.

Venus Small Batch Vodka, crafted from premium wheat, delivers an elegant and refined sipping experience. The nose is clean and subtly floral, with hints of vanilla bean and soft grain sweetness. On the palate, it shows a silky texture with notes of fresh baked bread, white pepper, and a touch of citrus zest. The finish is crisp, smooth, and lingering, making it equally suited for sipping neat or as the base of a finely balanced cocktail.

Hampden Estate 1753 Single Jamaican Rum is a rich, full-bodied rum that pays homage to the long history of Hampden Estate, one of Jamaica’s most iconic distilleries. Made using traditional methods, it blends both pot still and column distillation, resulting in a rum that’s complex, bold, and full of character. The rum is aged in a combination of American oak and ex-bourbon casks, which imparts deep, warm flavors.

The nose is immediately inviting, with intense aromas of tropical fruit, like ripe bananas and papaya, alongside a pronounced, earthy funk that is characteristic of Jamaican rums. There’s also a hint of spice, brown sugar, and oak. On the palate, the rum is rich and flavorful, with layers of dark fruit, molasses, and a slight peppery warmth. The influence of the casks provides a rounded, smooth finish that is both sweet and slightly smoky. Hampden Estate 1753 is a complex rum that shines in sipping cocktails or enjoyed neat, offering a true taste of Jamaica's rum-making heritage.

Mulholland California Gin is a handcrafted gin that embodies the spirit of California with its vibrant and complex profile. Distilled in small batches, it brings together traditional gin botanicals like juniper and angelica root with a selection of Californian ingredients such as Valencia orange, lemon, and lavender. The result is a smooth, balanced gin with a citrus-forward aroma and a hint of floral sweetness.

On the palate, Mulholland California Gin offers a crisp and refreshing taste with bright citrus notes at the forefront, complemented by a subtle herbal depth. The lavender and other botanicals give it a unique floral touch, while the finish is clean and lingering. This gin is versatile, making it an excellent base for classic gin cocktails or enjoyed simply with tonic. It's an ideal choice for those seeking a refreshing, aromatic spirit with a distinctly Californian character.

One sip and you’ll understand why this modern classic has achieved first-class status. Its delight is surely in its paradoxical flavor- it’s light and juicy yet complex and satisfying. The original creator, Sam Ross, describes this balance of flavor as “sherbet”, and we worked with him to get it just right.

Tasting Notes: Tangy sherbet, vanilla, rich baking spices, bright lemon.

Cazcanes No.7 Extra Añejo is a small-batch tequila aged for an average of 37 months in re-charred American oak barrels sourced from Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, Clermont, and Four Roses. Blended to taste—not to time—this tequila is carefully aged to preserve bold agave character without being over-oaked.

Crafted in Amatitán, Jalisco, using 100% organic Blue Weber agave and natural volcanic spring water trucked in from Navichi Springs near Hostotipaquillo, Jalisco. A small portion of the tequila was finished with French oak staves for added depth, then carefully integrated into the final blend to bring refined complexity, enhanced texture, and layered nuance.

The result is a balanced, expressive Extra Añejo with notes of roasted agave, vanilla, dark chocolate, butterscotch, oak, dried fruit, and warm spice, all leading to a long, harmonious finish.

Nose: Intense roasted almonds and marzipan, with hints of vanilla and caramel

Palate: Silky, rich almonds and stone fruits, balanced by vanilla and gentle spice 

Finish: Long, warm, slightly bitter nutty finish

Nose: Deep and complex—banana, vanilla, dark molasses, caramel, barrel char

Palate: Fruity pot‑still flavors (pineapple, strawberry) balanced by butterscotch, baking spice, coconut, dark chocolate nuances

Finish: Balanced warmth with lingering spice and tropical fruit echoing the nose

Nose: Vanilla, coconut, toffee, toasted marshmallow, subtle oak

Palate: Rich and full-bodied with layers of caramel, dark fruits, and tropical sweetness balanced by oak spice

Finish: Long, smooth, warming, with lingering toasted marshmallow and gentle tropical notes

Nose: Bright, sweet lavender with fresh citrus zest and floral complexity

Palate: Smooth lavender-forward flavor with subtle sweetness and balanced herbaceous depth

Finish: Well-rounded with lingering floral-citrus brightness—adds elegance to both cocktails and mocktails 

Color: Deep amber 

Nose: Pronounced with cardamom, cinnamon, floral tones, vanilla, cola spices, nutmeg

Palate: Medium body, leading with vanilla bean, orange peel, honeysuckle, butterscotch, caramel; darker hints of dark chocolate, black licorice, cola spices

Finish: Long and warming—with apple, toffee, oak, star anise, and a touch of pepper (peppercorn)

Nose: Sweet honey-roasted peanuts and fresh alfalfa hay

Palate: Rich baking spices, caramel, ripe bananas 

Finish: Medium length, gentle warmth with lingering spice and caramel sweetness

Nose: Banana bread, butterscotch, red apple, cinnamon, graham cracker

Palate: Raisin, vanilla extract, burnt sugar, toasted hazelnut, coffee, roasted peanuts, candied cinnamon, crème brûlée

Finish: Smooth warmth with gentle spice and lingering oak tone

Nose: Molasses, roasted peanuts, caramel; warm, inviting

Palate: Dense baked apricot, vanilla, burnt sugar; mid‑palate brings cherry, rye spice, hibiscus, white pepper

Finish: Long, balanced interplay of chewy oak, caramel, lingering spice 

Nose: Herbal-menthol aroma with caramel and dried fruit hints

Palate: Rich herbal bitterness tempered by sweetness—notes of menthol, caramel, spices, astringent herbs

Finish: Lingering menthol, warming bitterness, drying herbal complexity—less aggressive than Branca, with balanced sweetness

Nose: Sweet, fresh apricot aroma with light almond/pit nuance

Palate: Clean apricot fruitiness with subtle almond spice from pits

Finish: Long, smooth, warming apricot and light herbal note

Nose: Dried apricots, figs, raisins, prunes, toasted almonds, vanilla, mineral rancio accents

Palate: Caramelized citrus, honeyed oak, dried plums, ripe grapes, toffee, coconut, whiskey-lactone nuances 

Finish: Long, velvety warmth with lingering dark chocolate, nutmeg, baked fruit, refined sweetness

Nose: Bold herbal complexity—notes of cinnamon, clove, citrus peel, pine

Palate: Starts sweet, deep herbal bitterness emerges with honeyed spice, anise/fennel, lemon balm, chamomile

Finish: Long and warming, lingering spice (cinnamon, ginger), bittersweet orange-honey, slight pine/licorice herbal aftertaste

Nose: Salty-briny, smoky, honeyed sweetness, herbal green olive, pear, anise, vanilla

Palate: Savory-spicy with papaya, tropical fruit, woody spice, olives, tomato-like umami, allspice, herbal depth, caramel-vanilla

Finish: Long and earthy — notes of roasted pastries, ginger, black pepper, woody bitterness, dried fig, leather, menthol, tobacco, clay-earth undertones