{"title":"Spirits","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ayuuk","title":"Ayuuk","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFlavor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarthy,\u003cbr\u003edark red fruit,\u003cbr\u003esmoky.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver ice, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith grapefruit soda and a squeeze of lime for the perfect Paloma. Or try Ayuuk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith Ginger Beer\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeels like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA hike through the Sierra Norte Mountains. Ayuuk attempts to share the flavor of the landscape, stories of the Mixe farmers, their experiences and the hard work they invest into preserving the tradition of the Pasilla Mixe Chili.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe smoky \u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePasilla Mixe chili \u003c\/span\u003eis the sole botanical and the source of all the complexity in Ayuuk. We source it directly from Mixe farmers in the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, and macerate it in a spirit made from Danish heritage \u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003epurple wheat \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003epilsner malt\u003c\/span\u003e. After distillation the best fractions are rested in a \u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003esherry Oloroso cask\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing the flavors to infuse and mature with each other, giving a smooth, distinct and savory finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e43% ABV.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnly natural ingredients. \u003cbr\u003eEverything made from scratch.\u003cbr\u003eNo sugar added. Uncategorized.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Empirical","offers":[{"title":"50cl","offer_id":30947755360365,"sku":"ES-AYK-50","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1954\/4397\/products\/EMPIRICAL-AYUUK-500ml-FRONT.jpg?v=1652253173"},{"product_id":"the-plum-i-suppose","title":"The Plum, I Suppose","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMarzipan,\u003cbr\u003efloral,\u003cbr\u003ebright\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNeat or over ice with citrus soda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeels like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe marzipan aroma of frangipane tarts in Grandma's kitchen from childhood. ⁠This spirit was in fact inspired by a dessert Lars once had; he still maintains that this is the best dessert of all time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VxUmlHzaxzc\" title=\"Plum, I Suppose - Simple Serve Drink and Cocktail recipe you can make at home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"transition-opacity duration-200 opacity-10\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Plum, I Suppose - Simple Serve recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1954\/4397\/files\/thumbnail_Plum_play_480x480.jpg?v=1659102869\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatch Iain Griffiths mix a The Plum, I Suppose, Soda and Lime simple-serve cocktail - one of the simplest ways to enjoy the spirit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"transition-opacity duration-200 opacity-10\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Plum, I Suppose relies on the balance between two very different components.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"transition-opacity duration-200 opacity-10\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b-ingredients__keyword cursor-pointer relative b-ingredients__keyword--not-hovered\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003ekernel inside the plum stones\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"transition-opacity duration-200 opacity-10\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis the foundation of this spirit, lending a marzipan, bitter almond flavor. Distilled\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b-ingredients__keyword cursor-pointer relative b-ingredients__keyword--not-hovered\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003emarigold kombucha\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"transition-opacity duration-200 opacity-10\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtributes floral and tannic notes somehow reminiscent of plum skins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur head of R\u0026amp;D Chris was doing a deep-dive into the idea of what we consider a tea (shaved woods, fresh fig leaves, dried fruits, etc.) things that were teas in the sense that they were dried “herbs”, but not necessarily a typical tea. That’s how we got to marigold: it has a tonic, floral note to it that adds both vibrance and aromatics to the final spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Plum, I Suppose is an instance where two very different ingredients combine to form a third completely different expression. The name is a reference to the Robert Frost poem, “The Rose Family.” One gets the sense of a delicate umeshu, a slight plum fruit flavor over an undercurrent of bottom notes that are ephemerally familiar. The top notes are what brought us to the name; there is no fruit in the spirit at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kernel inside plum stones is the foundation of this spirit. Rather than tasting of stone fruit, the kernel lends a marzipan, bitter almond flavor. Distilled marigold kombucha brings another side of floral and tannic notes reminiscent of plum skins; the combination is sort of the suggestion of plum, hence the reference to the Robert Frost poem. Perception of sweetness with a refreshing finish. Keep refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003eOnly natural ingredients. \u003cbr\u003e Everything made from scratch.\u003cbr\u003e No sugar added. Uncategorized.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empirical Spirits","offers":[{"title":"50cl","offer_id":33199021195373,"sku":"ES-TPS-50","price":63.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1954\/4397\/products\/EMPIRICAL-THEPLUM-500ml-FRONT.jpg?v=1652253230"},{"product_id":"soka","title":"SOKA","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSOKA combines distillates of fermented fresh sorghum juice and syrup. The fresh juice lends springy, green flavors of melon, cucumber, and green apple, with the syrup bringing forward darker aromas of harvest, and notes of hay and toasted honey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh cut grass,\u003cbr\u003egreen apple,\u003cbr\u003esilage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSorghum Cane, Thai Rice Chong Yeast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEnjoy neat, with cola or in a twist on a Mojito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSOKA is an intersection of flavors bound by our incessant curiosity and one key ingredient: sorghum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5kuk8JA82Eo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome with us to Rolling Meadows farm, Lake Elkhart, Wisconsin, and learn more about SOKA's inception, the importance of sorghum, and its incredible flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFermentation is a large part of our creative process, as is our constant search for new sources of sugar, the key to it all. So, when sorghum came to mind, it got us thinking. This truly ancient grain is the fifth most produced cereal crop worldwide, playing a large role in beer production across Africa and Asia. But what about the stalk that supports it? Where are all the sorghum-based spirits of the world? And so we delved further, looking into sorghum’s rich history, properties and high sugar content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo begin with, we started fermenting sorghum syrup and decided to also experiment with fresh cane juice from European sorghum. We tried strain upon strain of yeast from our neighbor White Labs Copenhagen until we came across a winner: Thai Rice Chong. The resulting ferment delivered aromas and flavors reminiscent of freshly cut grass, green apples and barnyards. We were hooked – and we had a vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExcited and ready for more, we headed to Wisconsin to get our hands on sorghum syrup and juice from veteran hobbyists-turned-experts Richard and Brenda Wittgreve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xkdhlxu1yeU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSOKA connects people to the flavors of the land. And this starts with Richard and Brenda Wittgreve from Rolling Meadows, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith our juice in place, time was of the essence to avoid contamination and keep the flavor intact. First we pressed the juice before taking it to Central Standard Distillery in Milwaukee where it fermented over three days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/buxG2kVs25Q\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeet the amazing team behind Central Standard Craft Distillery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe had experimented with dunder in the past when working with molasses, inspired by the fermentation methods used in Jamaican distilleries. In SOKA; we reuse the leftover wash from the distillation of our fermented juice, to ferment our syrup before distilling it. This process concentrates critical esters and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003econtributes notes of fermented grass and a touch of brininess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe next step? To preserve all the wonderful esters, which meant turning to vacuum distillation. But our equipment was in Copenhagen, so we took what we could find at hand, gave it a tweak here and there, and voila: a vacuum still was born, and the problem solved. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnce distilled,our syrup (50%) and fermented juice (50%) cuts are blended to become the fully formed SOKA: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll of which is to say that for us, overall, SOKA is about connections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur connection to learning, to the history of sorghum, to the endless possibilities this grain and the world have to offer … and to flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e43% ABV.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOnly natural ingredients. \u003cbr\u003eEverything made from scratch.\u003cbr\u003eNo sugar added. 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The green fruity fig leaves are then expressed, succeeded by the leathery muskiness of coffee leaves and ambrette seeds to finish on the length of the vetiver roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e40% ABV.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnly natural ingredients. \u003cbr\u003eEverything made from scratch.\u003cbr\u003eNo sugar added. Uncategorized.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe aromatic power of leaves has always been an object of fascination at Empirical; one we fully delved into to create Symphony 6. Our journey started with mandarin and lemon leaves imparting a refreshing bright acidity and light fruity notes. To create contrast, coffee leaves brought darker tones and leathery length. The combination resulted in an elegant base to work from; it was the start of a conversation and interplay between light and dark notes. It needed some more flesh to create a full narrative arc, a melody telling the story of Symphony 6. Fig leaves then came into play;  green and earthy flavors evoking the cooling sensation of finding shade after a sun-drenched day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe looked further into the world of perfumery to bring up high notes of black currant buds with biting, green, sulfurous and liqueur-like layers. Ambrette seeds and vetiver roots highlight the darker tones of coffee leaves revealing distinct musky and warm characters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe maceration and blending of Symphony 6 come in several movements to allow each botanical to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe fresh lemon and mandarin leaves are macerated separately, then blended to be distilled together. The coffee leaves come in treated like tea through a bruising, oxidizing and drying process. They are macerated and distilled before being combined with the citrus cuts to create our flavor canvas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlack currant buds, fig leaves, ambrette seeds and vetiver roots are macerated and distilled separately to then be added to the base. The final blend is once again macerated with coffee leaves to finish off. Color, reminiscent of that perfect twilight moment, is added through carmine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor a fleeting summer night to remember.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empirical","offers":[{"title":"50cl","offer_id":40317473587309,"sku":"EEU-SYMB2C-50","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1954\/4397\/products\/EMPIRICAL-SYMPHONY6-500ml-FRONT.jpg?v=1663071183"},{"product_id":"ehime-cask-02","title":"Ehime Cask 02","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFlavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eButterscotch,   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etoffee,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eearthy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eherbal spice. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eServe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNeat or over a single ice cube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAged for 3 years in an ex-bourbon cask, our floral and nutty kōji-based spirit Helena developed complex nuances over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe American white oak imparts a familiar toast and comforting sweet spice. The many layers are unlocked and fully expressed at 48% ABV for a warm and smooth drinking experience. Rich butterscotch and toffee aromas lead the way, followed by a deep root-forward earthiness. The long and lingering finish reveals subtle savory and herbal notes of anise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e48% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empirical","offers":[{"title":"35cl","offer_id":40341716205677,"sku":"EEU-EH2-35","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1954\/4397\/products\/Empirical_EHIME_CASK-02-ROW.jpg?v=1665063417"},{"product_id":"ehime-cask-03","title":"Ehime Cask 03","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFlavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eClean,      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edried fruit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esweet,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003evinous. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eServe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNeat or over a single ice cube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe third expression of our Ehime series showcases a different path in the flavor exploration of wood and time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe quintessential aromas of American white oak ex-Bourbon cask gently developed over the past 3 years to reveal sweet and warm notes highlighting a fruit-forward palate. The floral kōji-based spirit Helena unravels and opens up with dried date undertones. To unlock all the delicate layers of the spirit, Cask 03 has been bottled at a cask strength of 54.3% ABV. The clean and rich nose uncover subtle wine-like and jammy nuances for a smooth and warm drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54.3% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empirical","offers":[{"title":"35cl","offer_id":40341725020269,"sku":"EEU-EH3-35","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1954\/4397\/products\/Empirical_EHIME_CASK-03-ROW_1.jpg?v=1666106450"},{"product_id":"empirical-x-xoco","title":"EMPIRICAL x XOCO GOURMET","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlavor\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolaty, nutty, earthy, red berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePilsner Malt, Pearled Barley Koji, Mayan Red Cacao Husks, Coffee Chaff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaturation: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Ex-Cherry Wine Cask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eABV 45%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEmpirical x Xoco celebrates a shared ethos, conscious sourcing and traceability practices, with a boundless dedication to craft and flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eXoco Gourmet has been redefining the way chocolate is and should be made. They designed new processes of low roasting, as well as tailored protocols of fermentation and drying of the beans, to unlock the layered and pure flavors only found in single-variety cacao. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs it happens, cacao husks are often discarded, due to the high roasting temperatures used by many producers, and are mostly used as fodder for pigs. But Xoco Gourmet’s Mayan Red cacao husks are beyond compare. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe spirit highlights the delicate dark chocolate, pleasantly bitter and nutty notes of Xoco Gourmet’s Mayan Red cacao husks. The cacao husks are first macerated in our barley koji-based spirit, imparting soft floral notes. A portion of the husk spirit is rested in our ex-cherry wine cask to play up the distinctively fruity, red berry-forward aromas of Mayan Red. A coffee chaff distillate completes the final blend with lush, round, and lightly toasted tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe spirit comes with Xoco’s delicious 70% Mayan Red Chocolate. To be enjoyed together or separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e45% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Xoco Gourmet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince 2007, Xoco Gourmet has been redefining the way chocolate is and should be made. With flavor as their North Star, they instantly knew that they needed to re-examine every aspect of the process to unlock and highlight the pure flavors of the cacao fruit with respect to the raw product. “To work with flavors, we realized that we had to start the journey as cacao growers. We planted for variety which permits optimizing flavor development in fermentation and roasting. We select, graft, and grow the cacao on our own plantations and with partner farmers, with a strong focus on traceability”. Shifting the sourcing practices and processes to develop their desired flavor profile takes time, 14 years to be precise, until they released their first chocolate made of the single variety cacao called Mayan Red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eXoco Gourmet owns and operates their own farms in Central America (Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica), working hand-in-hand with over 200 partner farmers and remunerating their work fairly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Mayan Red: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMayan Red is the name given to Xoco Gourmet’s first signature cacao variety. The deeply red cacao pods come from rare mother trees they identified deep in the jungle of Honduras, located near 3,000-year-old Mayan settlements. The flavor of the cacao itself is full-bodied and intense with notes of red berries and mature fruits, juicy acidity, and hints of plums and heather honey. The aftertaste is long and complex. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empirical","offers":[{"title":"50cl","offer_id":46859107926357,"sku":"EEU-XOC-50","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1954\/4397\/files\/EMPIRICAL-XOCO-BOTTLE-750ml-SQUARE.jpg?v=1686219264"},{"product_id":"charlene-mcgee","title":"Charlene McGee","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky, \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esavory, \u003cbr\u003eresinous.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNeat over ice, with ginger ale or cream soda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePilsner malt, Belgian Saison Yeast 2, juniper wood smoked juniper berries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOloroso sherry cask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspired by the Scandinavian tradition of smoking, Charlene McGee blends the resinous flavor of juniper berries with the savory smoky nostalgia of your favorite campfire with friends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs one of our original spirits, Charlene McGee is like a time capsule that brings us back to our roots, a smoky reminder of all the hard work, sweat, and DIY equipment experiments of the early days at Empirical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNamed after the underage pyrokinetic main character of Steven King’s novel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFirestarter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Charlene McGee is made from Danish juniper berries, juniper wood, Pilsner malt and Belgian saison yeast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJuniper berries are smoked with their own wood, lightly crushed, macerated, and gently distilled at low temperatures to preserve the fruity, vibrant integrity of the botanical and the seductive smoky flavor profile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe final blend is matured in Oloroso casks to impart a faintly sweet and cozy note of woodiness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe spirit has refreshing base notes of fresh juniper, fruity blackberries, and resinous, fragrant juniper sap that leaves a smooth, smoky finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e40% ABV.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnly natural ingredients. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything made from scratch.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo sugar added. 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