Weekly Catalog Update for 7/5

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of July 5th:

Discontinued Products:

• Benriach 21yr Old Authenticas Peated Whisky 750 ML (#063903, SLO, $153.99)
• Benriach Single Malt Whiskey Dark Rum 15 Yr 750 ML (#060615, SLO, $92.99)
• Benriach Single Malt Whisky 750 ML (#063938, SLO, $55.99)
• Benriach Single Malt Whisky 16 Yr Old 750 ML (#063939, SLO, $92.99)
• Benriach Single Malt Whisky 20 Yr Old 750 ML (#063947, SLO, $141.99)
• Benriach Single Malt Whisky Madeira 15 Yr 750 ML (#062995, SLO, $92.99)
• Benriach Single Malt Whisky Pedro Ximinez 15 Yr 750 ML (#062054, SLO, $92.99)
• D Aristi Xtabentun Honey Liqueur 750 ML (#064914, SLO, $21.99)
• D Aristi Xtabentun Honey Liqueur Parchment Lbl 750 ML (#065031, SLO, $36.99)
• Dom Benedictine Liqueur 750 ML (#005501, Closeout, $19.99)
• English Harbor 5 Yr Old Rum 750 ML (#500568, SLO, $31.99)
• F Meyer Eau de Vie Framboise Parchment Label 375 ML (#071533, SLO, $29.99)
• F Meyer Eau de Vie Kirsch Parchment Label 375 ML (#055094, SLO, $28.99)
• F Meyer Eau de Vie Mirabelle Parchment Label 375 ML (#055115, SLO, $27.99)
• F Meyer Eau de Vie Poire William Parchment Label 375 ML (#060669, SLO, $29.99)
• Hiram Walker Blueberry Passion 1.000 L (#041543, SLO, $9.79)
• J W Dant Olde Str Brbn 1.750 L (#005194, Closeout, $12.49)
• Jacquin's Wild Cherry Flav. Brandy 750 ML (#004548, Closeout, $5.99)
• Jameson Irish Whiskey Gold Reserve 80 Proof 750 ML (#004951, Closeout, $40.19)
• Laphroaig Scotch 10 Years Old Cask Strength 111 Proof 750 ML (#009181, Closeout, $38.19)
• Leroux Blue Curacao 1.000 L (#503018, SLO, $19.29)
• Longrow 10yr Old Sm Scotch 1996 750 ML (#068735, SLO, $105.99)
• Pitu Cachaca 750 ML (#060817, SLO, $9.99)
• Skyy Vodka Orange 750 ML (#058758, SLO, $19.09)
• Wild Turkey Rye Russells Reserve 6 Year 750 ML (#502552, SLO, $36.99)

The Benriach, D'Aristi, English Harbor, F. Meyer and Longrow codes were pulled as they are Preiss Imports products that are moving from Winebow to Majestic.

Relisted:

• Kahlua Especial Imp. Coffee Liqueur 750 ML (#008107, Closeout, $13.49)

New Products:

• Agavero Tequila 750 ML (#504254, SLO, $38.59)
• Anchor Distilling Company Junipero Gin 98.6 Proof 750 ML (#010487, Luxury, $33.99)
• Aperol Aperitif 22pf 750 ML (#003411, Regular, $23.99)
• Belvedere Grapefruit Vodka 80pf 750 ML (#003395, Regular, $30.99)
• Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey 80 Proof 750 ML (#010920, Luxury, $39.99)
• Espolon Blanco Tequila 80pf 750 ML (#003440, Regular, $22.99)
• Hangar One Chipotle Chili Vodka 750 ML (#504253, SLO, $38.59)
• Hangar One Citron Buddha's Hand Vodka 750 ML (#504248, SLO, $38.59)
• Hangar One Citron Ginger Vodka 750 ML (#504255, SLO, $38.59)
• Hangar One Kaffir Lime Vodka 750 ML (#504250, SLO, $38.59)
• Hangar One Mandarin Blossom Vodka 750 ML (#504251, SLO, $38.59)
• Hangar One Raspberry Fraser River Vodka 750 ML (#504249, SLO, $38.59)
• Hangar One Spiced Pear Vodka 750 ML (#504252, SLO, $38.59)
• Hangar One Straight Vodka 750 ML (#504246, SLO, $38.59)
• Herbsaint Original 100pf 750 ML (#003429, Regular, $34.99)
• Kellan Irish Whiskey 80pf 750 ML (#003374, Regular, $20.99)
• Landy Cognac VS 1.75 L (#504439, SLO, $58.99)
• Landy Cognac VS 375 ML (#504440, SLO, $14.99)
• Malibu Tropical Mojito Cocktail 1.75 L (#003307, Regular, $15.99)
• Mt Gay Rum 1703 Old Cask 750 ML (#504236, SLO, $118.19)
• Old Crow Reserve Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 86pf 750 ML (#003370, Regular, $9.99)
• Passoa Liqueur 750 ML (#504273, SLO, $18.69)
• Southern Comfort Lemonade Vodka RTD 1.75 L (#504344, SLO, $18.09)
• The Dalmore 12 Yr Scotch Whisky 80pf 750 ML (#003432, Regular, $44.99)
• The Macallan 12 Yr Whiskey 86pf 1.75 L (#003426, Regular, $99.99)
• Three Olives Bubble Vodka 70pf 1.75 L (#003424, Regular, $29.99)
• Three Olives Purple Vodka 750 ML (#003425, Regular, $17.99)
• Tropical Jack Rum 42pf 750 ML (#003479, Regular, $10.99)
• Villa Massa Limoncello Cream 750 ML (#504446, SLO, $34.99)

More regular listed items from the most recent listing period are showing up in the catalog, including Aperol which was unavailable during its transition from online-only to in-store. Also we are graced with Three Olives Purple Vodka.

Purple? Since when is that a flavor?

Apparently it tastes like "crushed grape," and it is not to be confused with the existing Three Olives Grape Vodka. It took a bit of searching to find that, too. The Internet appears to be much more interested in the fact that Lil' Kim is promoting it than what it actually tastes like.

Anyway.

Also arriving this month is Herbsaint Original, which is an absinthe-like anise-flavored liqueur. It's a replica of the original Herbsaint liqueur that was introduced soon after the repeal of Prohibition as a substitute for absinthe, which was banned in the US at the time. By law, the ban only covered products containing wormwood, which Herbsaint did not. Regardless, the US government prohibited the use of the word "absinthe" on any liquor label--a restriction that was enforced until Kubler convinced the government to lift it back in 2002.

LeNell has more background information on Herbsaint Original, and for a proper treatment of the product's history, read Imbibe's article about Jay Hendrickson, who is the foremost Herbsaint expert in the world. (He's "very pleased" with how Herbsaint Original turned out.)

I find it to be a much more complex liqueur than its "modern formula" descendent, giving true absinthes a run for their money. At $35 it's a great introduction to the world of absinthe, as well as a solid spirit in its own right.