We're opening three bottles this Friday that have absolutely nothing in common — except that they're all worth your time. Come find out why at Off Premise, 5–8pm, free of charge. No ticket, no reservation, no catch. Just show up at 1128 W Armitage Ave and we'll pour you something good.
Cascahuin is a family-owned distillery in El Arenal, Jalisco, and one of the few remaining producers doing things the old way — tahona wheel, brick ovens, and all. This blanco is bright and grassy with a minerality that makes most mass-market tequilas taste like sugared water by comparison. If you think you don't like tequila, this might be the pour that changes your mind.
The Italian amaro that bartenders drink when they're off the clock. Fernet Branca is bitter, herbaceous, and menthol-forward — 27 herbs and spices, a recipe that's been locked down since 1845. It's polarizing in the best possible way. First sip might make you wince. Second sip, you start to get it. Third sip, you understand why this bottle has a cult following on every continent.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape carries serious weight — one of the most celebrated appellations in the Southern Rhône, built on old-vine Grenache with layers of dark fruit, garrigue, and leather. Les Clefs du Caladas delivers all of that without the eye-watering price tag that the big names demand. This is the kind of wine that makes a Friday feel like an occasion.
Cascahuin Blanco, Fernet Branca, and Les Clefs Du Caladas Châteauneuf-du-Pape are all available in-store and online.
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