The great white whale, the pinnacle of drams, and the type of bottle that is reserved for the birth of your first child or just before saying "I do".
There are no "Shelf Queens" in our system, but these are the types of bottles that are at the front of your collection and have a story attached to them. You pour a glass for friends who know what they are drinking or for sitting and enjoying a bit of quiet contemplation. We are always just a little bit sad when they are gone...
Something you are comfortable letting anyone have a taste of. Most bottles that you come across generally fit in this category. Not quite exquisite, but something you find yourself coming back to again and again. These are the bottles that get replaced quickly (if available) when they are emptied.
Friends, family, the dog... basically anyone can grab a glass. Served neat, with a large block of ice, or with coke, this is the type of bottle that serves its purpose admirably but with little fanfare.
We've all had at least one and would prefer to keep it that way...
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