Spirited Saturday - Other Whiskeys

Michter’s US1 Sour Mash Whiskey, 86 proof

Regular price: $49 per bottle | Sale price: $44 per bottle

If you’re looking for a whiskey that can suit any mood without the identity crisis, this is it. The nose greets you with a flirtatious sweetness of caramel and vanilla, while the palate glides through dried fruit and a "crème brûlée birthday surprise" that feels like a party on your tongue. But don’t let the 86-proof smooth talk fool you—the finish uncovers a serious rye spice that puts you on notice. Versatile enough for a cocktail but charming enough to enjoy solo.

MilHoc ‘Premiere Flamme’ Whisky Francais, 100 proof

Regular price: $75 per bottle | Sale price: $65 per bottle

The Lesgourgues family has been in the grain game since 1932, and while they conquered Armagnac with Château de Laubade, they weren’t done yet. Enter Milhòc: a single-grain whisky born in Gascony that proves the French know a thing or two about more than just wine and brandy. It’s the fruit of a bold vision, rooted in the rich terroir of Bas-Armagnac and distilled with enough heritage to make your ancestors proud.

Combining estate-grown corn with malted barley of French origin, this 100-proof beauty offers a subtle, sophisticated profile. It’s what happens when traditional distillation methods meet Gascon soul—distinctive, elegant, and ready to set your palate ablaze (in a good way).

Stillman’s Sonder 10 year old American Single Malt Whiskey, 96.4 proof

Regular price: $75 per bottle | Sale price: $65 per bottle

At 10 years old, this American Single Malt has seen some things. It’s gone through three rounds of selection and blending, finishing its journey in an eclectic mix of virgin oak, ex-Bourbon, Wisconsin brandy, Cognac, and Calvados casks. The result? A 96.4-proof spirit that pushes vanilla to the backseat to let toasted dessert spices like nutmeg and allspice take the wheel.

Forget the usual bourbon profile—here, the fruit is sweet, stewed, and soulful. Think of a perfectly baked peach cobbler or pear tart. It’s a complex, multi-layered whiskey for those who appreciate a drink with a long, interesting backstory.

Pokeno’Exploration Series No. 02’ New Zealand Single Malt Whiskey, 96 proof

Regular price: $105 per bottle | Sale price: $90 per bottle

Straight from New Zealand comes this smoky 96-proof masterpiece that isn’t afraid of its dark side. Distilled from a trio of chocolate, toffee, and manuka smoked malts, it’s a single malt unlike anything else. Expect a nose of sweet honeyed smoke and vanilla bean, leading into a mouthfeel of bitter dark chocolate and cocoa beans. It’s long, sweet, smoky, and definitely worth exploring.

Whole Hogsworth ‘The 15’  Barrel Select Bourbon Whiskey & Armagnac, 113.6 proof

Regular price: $70 per bottle | Sale price: $60 per bottle

Raj Peter Bhakta (the mind behind WhistlePig) brings you a 113.6-proof powerhouse that refuses to pick a side. By blending 57% bourbon with 43% Armagnac—using stocks aged up to 52 years—and finishing it in ex-Calvados casks, he’s created a beast. The nose is a mix of caramel and floral rancio, while the palate hits you with sweet cherry and black pepper. It finishes with a lingering oak spice and marmalade warmth that stays with you long after the glass is empty.

Cocktails

Pennsylvania Soda Pop

1 oz Michter’s Sour Mash Whiskey

2 oz Gosling’s Peach Ginger Beer

½ oz Lemon Juice

Combine all ingredients with ice, stir well and strain into a rocks glass over ice

Doux-Amer

2 oz MilHoc Whisky Francais

½ oz Gentiane des Pères Chartreux

½ oz Lustau Vermouth rouge

2 dashes cherry bitters

Combine all ingredients with ice, stir well and strain in an ‘up’ glass