Our first distillery is the exceptional Don Mateo de la Sierra. It’s not just a story about mezcal, but about the place and people who make it. This is the truest form of terroir, a singular product that can only exist in this one place and time due to every variable in question.  

The incredible unknown mezcals of Michoacán are going to become more and more important as American’s begin to experience the deep diversity that the category offers. It’s no longer just Oaxaca and Jalisco exporting too quality agave spirits. But, the complex category suffers from a number of complex challenges as it grows. The 

Agave Spirits are become more and delicious and diverse everyday. We’re finding an incredible array of spirits are being produced in Mexico and one man, David Suro is particularly responsible for bringing these incredible authentic Mexican spirits to us. So I’m spending the next 5 days in Mexico with that man to learn and create together. 

A night with the King of Thai Town himself. Small bites, brandy cocktails, and the dulcet tones of Mr. Presley. 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.

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!

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. 

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.