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CAMUS XO WITH TULIP GLASSES Camus XO contains eaux-de-vie that matured for at least 10 years in small oak casks . Each blend contains distillates from Borderies cru , enhancing the floral profile of this aromatic cognac , the company says . This set includes two tulip glasses . SRP : $ 150-160 .
CHAMBORD ROYALECOCKTAIL KIT Comes with the French black raspberry liqueur , plus ingredients to make the signature Chambord Royale – champagne and Chambord with a raspberry garnish — with two 187-ml . bottles of Korbel Brut . SRP : $ 22.99 .
TEELING 24-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY This spirit made history by being named World ’ s Best Single Malt at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards — a first for Irish whiskey . Limited to 5,000 bottles per batch , this expression aged in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in ex-Sauternes wine barrels . SRP : $ 499.99 per 750-ml . bottle .

CRAFT BEER

FOUNDERS KENTUCKY BOURBON STOUT 2019 ( KBS ) One of the original “ white-whale ” beers is still among the mostsought-after stouts in the country each year . This bourbon barrel-aged chocolate coffee stout is 12.2 % ABV and ages like fine wine . Collect and compare vintages . SRP : Varies per market .
FOUNDERS CANADIAN BREAKFAST STOUT 2019 ( CBS ) Another classic “ white whale ” beer , CBS is available in 2019 for the first time in 12-oz . bottles . This imperial coffee chocolate stout aged in maple bourbon barrels . Like KBS , it ’ s popular among collectors who cellar and age top-quality beers . SRP : Varies per market .

WINE

CHANDON ‘ HARVESTED UNDER THE STARS ’ COLLECTION This limited-edition bottle is available in standard and magnum sizes , and contains the brand ’ s signature Brut varietal . Chandon harvests under the stars , because the California night protects the quality of Chandon ’ s grapes , the company says . SRP : $ 19 per 750-ml ., $ 43 per magnum .
DOM RUINART BLANC DE BLANCS 2007 Composed of 100 % chardonnay , 100 % Grands Crus , from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims regions . Notes of green citrus and grapefruit . The sap-infused and chalky finish is framed with an elegant bitter flavor , the company says . SRP : $ 179 .
LA GRANDE DAME ROSÉ 2008 Notes of spicy red fruits with blood orange and grapefruit , rooibos tea and fine leather , the company says . On the palate : long aging notes , dried flowers and subtle smokiness . SRP : $ 300 .
KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE 167TH EDITION A blend of 191 wines from 13 different years , the youngest of which is from 2011 , while the oldest dates back to 1995 . Stayed seven years in Krug ’ s cellars . 47 % pinot noir , 36 % chardonnay and 17 % meunier . SRP : $ 170 .
BODEGA NUMANTHIA TERMANTHIA 2011 With vines that are over 120 years old and grown at an altitude of 2,625 feet above sea level , this Spanish wine from the Toro appellation has notes of violet , pastry cream and acid strawberry , the company says . SRP : $ 250 .
YARDEN KATZRIN BLANC DE BLANCS LATE DISGORGED 2007 Aromas of freshly baked baguette , preserved lemons and green apples , layered with nuances of flowers and cream . Displaying fresh acidity , this late-disgorged sparkling wine is flavorful and elegant , the company says . SRP : $ 105.99 .
CHATEAU DE POMMARD CLOS MAREY-MONGE : MONOPOLE 2017 From the largest monopole in Burgundy , this blend of seven cuvees from limestone and clayrich terroirs of the clos creates a deep , elegant , sophisticated pinot noir that can be aged for decades , the company reports . SRP : $ 141 . •
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