Benedictine D.O.M. Liqueur

"From the moment it was created, Benedictine met with worldwide success, even as far afield as the United States. In the 1930s, during Prohibition in the United States, a barman at Club 21 in Manhattan came up with the idea of mixing brandy with the Benedictine liqueur.The drink rapidly became famous under the name of B&B (Benedictine & Brandy), to the extent that, in 1937, it was decided to produce B&B at the Palais. Nevertheless, a slight improvement was made to the original recipe because now it is cognac and not brandy that is added to the Benedictine. The cognac is added during the final blending operation before the last four months of ageing.This harmonious marriage of cognac and Benedictine gives B&B remarkable lightness and a mouth-watering mellow softness." —producer

"First created in Milan in 1815, Ramazzotti still sticks to its recipe secret. Thirty-three carefully selected herbs give Amaro Ramazzotti its particular flavour, balanced by a distinctive aftertaste of orange peel aroma as well as cardamom, myrrh, galangal, cinnamon and....well, we've give away enough already! The bottle in unmistakeable, essentially maintaining the blue, red and white design that Ausano himself (the inventor of the liqueur) first cam up with in 1815." -producer

"Khvanchkara is known as the 'pearl' amongst the Georgian wines and is the most popular. Khvanchkara has its longstanding reputation due to its being the favorite wine of Georgia's most notorious native son, Joseph Stalin. It was also drunk during the 1945 Yalta Conference by Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. Its excellent qualities have earned it two gold and four silver medals at international exhibitions. From the Khvanchkara district in Western Georgia, this wine is made from 60% Alexandrouli and 40% Mujuretuli, exhibiting a rich, red ruby color. On the nose are aromas of raspberry, cherries, and pomegranate. The palate reveals a harmonious, velvety taste with raspberry flavors. Complements all meat dishes, soft cheeses, and a full assortment of desserts." —winemaker

"Armenian brandy Ararat 'Akhtamar,' named after the beautiful legend about the love of Princess Tamar for a brave young man who conquered the harsh waters of Lake Van every night for her sake, today itself gives rise to legends. We have created an exceptional blend of more than fifteen distillates, providing this brandy with a full, soft, silky and pleasantly tart taste with a long-lasting aftertaste." —producer