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Courage & Conviction American
Single Malt ($74.99): A sleek bottle
with a blue top, this whisky line was
named in honor of the distillery's
founder, Dr. George G. Moore, as he
was known to say "have the courage
of your convictions." This flagship
single malt has notes of caramel and
butterscotch.
Ole Smoky Blue Flame Moonshine
($24.99). The packaging is functional
and humble but also innovative-a
blue-tinged mason jar with a metal
screw-on lid and rustic black-andwhite label.This whiskey may be 128
proof, but it's surprisingly smooth
with notes of pepper and sweet corn.

Liqueurs
Domaine de Canton Ginger
($35.99). The iconic,
distinctive bamboo-shaped
bottle helps reflect the key
ingredient of Vietnamese
baby ginger, blended with

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cognac. Made in France, it generates
heat from the ginger amid a rich and
creamy texture. Spice up a cocktail, or
enjoy over ice.
St. Germain Elderflower
($37.99). This liqueur's
understated yet unmistakable
presence is reflected in
the tall, sleek, understated
elegance of its bottle. It offers
notes of pear and lychee, and
can hold its own when mixed
with a variety of spirits.

Rum
Kraken Black Spiced ($19.99).
The clear double-handled jug style
bottle reveals the unique black sprit
inside, which represents the Kraken's
dark ink. From Trinidad and Tobago,
Kraken is named for the mythical,
many-tentacled sea creature that
haunts the sea.
Brugal 1888 ($39.99). This is a
double-aged Dominican rum with a

striking design. The label illustrates
the awards the spirit has won, the
original tasting notes and the rum
master's signature, The bottle is
netted in a crisscross pattern, and
the top is sealed in hand-dipped black
wax.
Plantation XO 20th Anniversary
($49.99). The design is majestic ,with
a gold label and an impressive black
stopper that resembles a Medieval hat.
The bottle is crisscrossed with netting
and sold in a sturdy, handsome box.
This award-winning spirit is a blend
of Barbadian rums aged in bourbon
barrels and sent across the ocean to
further mature in French oak casks.
Blackbeard's Point ($24.79).
The bottle is cylindrical with a bold
label depicting the fearsome pirate
Blackbeard and crossed swords
against a background of a Hampton
Roads map. From Blue Sky Distillery
in Smithfield, this is a small-batch,
handcrafted, premium rum.
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