Liquors

 At the Excelsior Club, fine spirits and fine company come together. From timeless classics to unique discoveries, our shelves are stocked for members who savor quality, conversation, and the perfect pour. Settle in and enjoy the night.

 Whiskey is distilled from grain mash, aged in barrels, and varies in style and flavor depending on country, grain, and barrel type. Think smoky, spicy, malty, or sweet. 

Scotch

• Laphroaig 10 Year Sherry Oak Finish (Islay, Scotland)
      Powerful peat smoke balanced by sherry sweetness, dried fruit, and spice.
• Tullibardine Artisan — Highland Single Malt (Highlands, Scotland)
      Soft malt sweetness, gentle fruit and oak.

Irish Whiskey

• Redbreast 12 Year Old — Single Pot Still (Ireland)
      Full-bodied, rich, notes of dried fruit, nuts, and spice.

Bourbon

• Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey (Kentucky, USA)
      High-rye bourbon, spicy kick, clean finish.

Rye Whiskey

• WhistlePig 10 Year — Small Batch Rye (Vermont, USA — sourced from Canada)
      Bold rye spice, caramel sweetness, long finish.

Japanese Whiskey

• Hibiki Suntory Whisky — Japanese Harmony (Japan)
      A delicate blend of malt and grain whiskies. Floral, honeyed, smooth.

Vodka is a neutral spirit, usually distilled multiple times for purity. Clean, crisp, and ideal for cocktails—or sipping cold and neat if you’re feeling Russian.

• Absolut  Vodka — Swedish Vodka (Åhus, Sweden)
      Clean, crisp, hints of wheat grain.

Gin is essentially vodka infused with botanicals—especially juniper—and often citrus peels and spices. It’s the backbone of many classic cocktails.

• Tanqueray London Dry Gin (Scotland, originally London)
      Classic London Dry profile, strong juniper, citrus zest.

Rum comes from sugarcane or molasses, aged in barrels for character. Styles range from clear and light to dark and deeply caramelized.

• Ron Zacapa No. 23 (Guatemala)
      Aged Guatemalan rum, rich caramel, honey, spices.

Tequila & Mezcal are spirits distilled from agave plants in Mexico. Tequila is generally smoother; mezcal can be smoky and robust.

• Espolòn Tequila Blanco (Jalisco, Mexico)
      Bright agave flavors, hints of pepper and citrus.
• Don Julio Tequila Reposado (Jalisco, Mexico)
      Smooth, lightly oaked, with vanilla and spice.

Grappa is an Italian pomace brandy made from leftover grape skins and seeds after winemaking. It’s intense, fragrant, and sometimes fiery.

• Il Moscato di Nonino Grappa (Friuli, Italy)
      Floral, fragrant, with subtle fruit notes.

Aperitifs are drinks enjoyed before a meal to stimulate the appetite. Often bitter, herbal, or slightly sweet, they’re lighter in alcohol than digestifs.

• Aperol (Padua, Italy)
      Lightly bitter, orange and herbal.
• Campari (Milan, Italy)
      Bittersweet, intense herbal notes.
• Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth (Piedmont, Italy)
      Crisp, herbal, slightly bitter.
• Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth (Piedmont, Italy)
      Sweet vermouth, vanilla, herbs, slight bitterness.
• Lillet Blanc (Bordeaux, France)
      Light, floral, slightly sweet with citrus and herbal notes; perfect on ice      or in spritzes.

Digestifs are sipped after a meal to aid digestion. They’re often stronger, more bitter, herbal, or sweet—and definitely a way to linger at the table.

• Amaro Montenegro 1885 (Bologna, Italy)
      Bitter-sweet herbal liqueur with orange peel and spice.
• Fernet-Branca (Milan, Italy)
      Intensely bitter herbal digestif, mint and myrrh.
• Jägermeister (Wolfenbüttel, Germany)
      German herbal liqueur, sweet yet bitter.
• Romana Sambuca (Italy)
      Anise-flavored Italian liqueur.
• Ouzo 12 (Greece)
      Classic Greek anise spirit, sweet and herbal.
• Il Moscato di Nonino Grappa (Friuli, Italy) (also appears above, but often enjoyed as a digestif)
• Lustau Oloroso Sherry (Jerez, Spain)
      Rich, nutty, dry sherry with notes of toasted nuts and caramel.
• Graham’s 20-Year Tawny Port (Douro Valley, Portugal)
      Smooth, rich, caramel and dried fruit flavors; a luxurious after-dinner sip.

Liqueurs are sweetened spirits infused with flavors like fruit, herbs, nuts, or coffee. They add richness and complexity to cocktails—or make delicious sippers on their own.

• Chambord (Loire Valley, France)
      Black raspberry liqueur, sweet and lush.
• Disaronno Originale (Saronno, Italy)
      Almond liqueur, smooth, marzipan flavors.
• Kahlúa Original (Veracruz, Mexico)
      Coffee liqueur, sweet and rich.
• Cointreau (Angers, France)
      Classic orange liqueur, crisp and citrusy.
• Hennessy V.S.O.P. Cognac (Cognac, France)
      Smooth, elegant blend of eaux-de-vie, warm spices.
• Baileys Irish Cream (Ireland)
      Sweet, creamy blend of Irish whiskey, cream, and chocolate flavors; perfect on ice or in coffee.

Fortified wines are wines with added spirits to boost alcohol and shelf life. They’re classics for sipping before or after meals.

• Lustau Oloroso Sherry (Jerez, Spain)
  (listed above as digestif as well)
• Graham’s 20-Year Tawny Port (Douro Valley, Portugal)
  (listed above as digestif as well)