Avua Dinner @ Dama DTLA TOMORROW NIGHT!
Join K&L at the critically acclaimed DAMA in Downtown Los Angeles tomorrow night (January 23rd from 8-10pm) for a night of delicious food and exceptional cane. One of the only true artisanal cachaça producers available in the states, Avua is on a mission to redefine Brazil’s ubiquitous cane spirit in the States. While most cachaça available is just few adjustments away from what most Brazilians put in their cars, Avua uses traditional methods to create handcrafted cane spirit like no other. DAMA will provide the family style provisions and a welcome cocktails, while we examine Avua’s wonderful line-up of exotic wood aged cachaça. You won’t have more fun in DTLA for less. Don’t miss it.
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Defining Rum
For all the growing interest in rum, though, the American regulations have very little to say about it. Want to know what dark and light rum are or what is required for a rhum agricole? The TTB’s spirits regulations won’t help you. If you look at the definition of whiskey in the US regulations, you will find about a dozen different categories described, from bourbon and rye to corn, blended, light, Scotch, Irish, Canadian, etc.
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Perfect Proof
The perfect bourbon to sip while the ball drops finally bottled at cask strength. This little family owned brand is still under the radar, but there starting to rock the boat a bit and we love it. It’s been an incredible 2018, but there’s still so much cool stuff on its way - we’re not going to let this party stop!
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New Year, New Beginnings.
Happy New Year! Ring in 2019 with a purpose blended bourbon from Barrell.
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Make A Big (Age) Statement This Holiday
Our wheelhouse at K&L is affordable treasures from Scotland in full proof, single cask form. The Miltonduff 24 is a screaming deal for a malt that has been overshadowed by the fact that it is a main component in Ballantines great blends.
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Don't Forget The Bourbon
A trio of bourbons for those who love the sweet life.
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Manna From Lannemaignan
A classic K&L classic returns older and better than ever. This 30+ year old brandy should cost much more than we’re charging but the incredible Claverie family remains one of the most reasonable producers on the market today. The perfect nip for a cold Xmas night.
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TTB Proposal Leaves Some Terms Undefined
The recent TTB Proposal to modernize spirits regulations added a host of new definitions for terms that are widely used but not defined in the regulations, including “cask strength,” “white whiskey” and “oak barrel.” Despite the voluminous nature of the TTB proposal, though, there are still a number of widely used terms that are not defined in the regulations, including the following:
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Armagnac Arrived
We found one of our old favorites at a new bottler of Armagnac. Easily one of the world’s greatest brandies, once thought to have been lost to the blenders, has resurfaced and is changing the way people see the special brandy of Gascogne. A benchmark bottling that cannot be missed.
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And Now My Watch Has Ended.
Choose a house and fight for Westeros.
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Copalli: Drinking Rum Never Felt So Good
Despite rum’s shady past, we think it has a bright future. That’s why we’re particularly excited about one of our new products, Copalli Rum, that defies all your preconceived notions about the spirit. From the heart of the rainforest in Belize, this rum is all about refined taste, a sense of place, conservation and the community. Everything about this spirit feels good – from your taste buds to your conscience.
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Is it Time to Retire Bottled in Bond?
The designation of Bottled in Bond has been many things through the years – a guarantee of quality, a protection against taint, a sign of good budget booze...but does it really stand for any of those things anymore? And is it worth keeping around or is it time to retire the whole concept?
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The Cream Of The Crop
Pure Magic. In liquid form and bottled for your convenience.
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Day 10 - What to get the drinker who has everything?
A rare cache of special Scotch and Bourbon have arrived just in time for those who have to take it to the next level this xmas.
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Aged Peat For The Everyman
We jumped at the chance to bring in this classic Highland peated malt, and for the price, we’re pretty sure you’ll be jumping too!
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On the 8th Day....
Eight days in and we’ve seen eight incredible whiskies. One of the youngest in the new line-up this Glen Garioch really punches above its weight.
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A Unicorn For Christmas?
Blink and you'll miss this mythical beast. A nutty and sweet malt from the obscure Fettercairn distillery.
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Fire Relief - Update
Thanks for your interest in our fundraising efforts for victims of the fires in both Northern and Southern California. Due to the overwhelming response generating by this campaign, it’s taking us a little longer than expected to finish up the organizational details. We expect to contact everybody involved shortly. We appreciate your patience, and we appreciate your support of the charitable organizations assisting the fire victims.
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