{"title":"Weirdos and Oddballs","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpirits with unexpected flavors, strange methods, and curious followings. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clear-creek-douglas-fir-eau-de-vie","title":"Clear Creek Douglas Fir Eau de Vie","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by an obscure Alsatian distillate called Eau de Vie de Bourgeons de Sapin, Clear Creek Douglas Fir Eau de Vie is created by infusing the springtime buds of the Douglas Fir into unaged brandy, which is then re-distilled and re-infused with more buds. It's vibrant green color, inviting pine aroma, and fresh, complex flavor are derived naturally, as no artificial colors or flavors have been added.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Creek","offers":[{"title":"375 ml","offer_id":27565807944,"sku":"37843468","price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/clear-creek-douglas-fir-eau-de-vie.jpg?v=1711942838"},{"product_id":"laurent-cazottes-tomates-organic-tomato-liqueur","title":"Laurent Cazottes 'Tomates' Organic Tomato Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the Tarn region of Occitanie, Distillerie des Cazottes is an artisanal distillery renowned for its organic and biodynamic spirits and wines. Founded by Laurent Cazottes, the distillery is celebrated for its exceptional eaux-de-vie, liqueurs, and natural wines made from indigenous grape varieties. Committed to environmental stewardship, the distillery's production process emphasizes purity, with minimal intervention, allowing the true essence of the fruits and terroir to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-description-section block-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte-content\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Liqueur de Tomates follows an intricate process that begins with the handpicking of tomatoes at their optimal ripeness. Harvesting continues until all varieties reach their peak flavors. Each tomato is carefully cut into quarters and then macerated in an organic house brandy for several months. This long period of maceration allows the tomatoes to infuse their unique flavors into the brandy. The result is an 18% strength liqueur that captures the vibrant taste of ripe tomatoes. Enjoy this liqueur slightly chilled as an aperitif or get creative with a cocktail!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Laurent Cazottes","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":45118299373766,"sku":"69065008","price":106.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/LaurentCazottes_Tomates_OrganicTomatoLiqueur.jpg?v=1791332376"},{"product_id":"james-american-mustard-gin","title":"James American Mustard Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom British TV host James May's gin endeavor, this gin has at its heart the essence of Americana - Yellow mustard, dill pickles, coriander, liquorice root, dried tomato, rosemary, caraway, and bay leaf. In making this, they discovered that mustard seed, when distilled, can produce impressively poisonous compounds. So instead of poisoning us, they developed a process of distilling the gin in the traditional manner, then adding the mustard seed and dill pickle afterwards. Perfect for your next hamburger martini! We also love it in Bloody Marys.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Gin","offers":[{"title":"700 ml","offer_id":45192768454854,"sku":"14219141","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/448.png?v=1771963896"},{"product_id":"faretti-biscotti-liqueur","title":"Faretti Biscotti Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003eFaretti Biscotti Liqueur was made with the goal of capturing the flavor of the beloved Italian cookie, the Biscotti (Cantucci).  The base is a clean distillate to which is added an infusion of citrus, nuts, fennel and caramel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it neat, with coffee or our favorite, egg nog!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giori Distillati Trentini","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":45631180079302,"sku":"97997661","price":36.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/faretti-biscotti-liqueur.jpg?v=1774322668"},{"product_id":"gabriel-boudier-nori-seaweed-liqueur","title":"Gabriel Boudier Nori Seaweed Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried Nori and Dulse seaweeds are infused individually in beet neutral alcohol for three weeks before being blended with grapefruit alcoholate and concentrated lime juice.  The aroma brings savory seaweed and salted citrus reminiscent of sushi rolls.  Try this unique liqueur in a savory martini or a twist on a Bloody Mary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabriel Boudier","offers":[{"title":"700 ml","offer_id":45638843695302,"sku":"76635556","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/gabriel-boudier-nori-seaweed-liqueur.jpg?v=1775448329"},{"product_id":"covalle-tomato-water-gin","title":"Covalle Tomato Water Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eCovalle Tomato-Water Gin\u003c\/span\u003e is an innovative, contemporary spirit that brings a sophisticated, garden-fresh twist to classic gin cocktails. Developed by spirits expert Will Schragis as part of the creative Project Optimist series, this Brooklyn-born craft gin expertly marries a traditional London Dry base with an intensely aromatic \"tomato water\" blend. Rather than relying on heavy cooked fruit flavors, the production team utilizes fresh tomato leaves, stems, crisp apple, and cucumber pulp—clarified through a centrifuge—to capture the true essence of a summer garden. Balanced with a botanical bill of juniper, coriander, angelica root, citrus peels, and a touch of wildflower honey, this non-chill filtered gin opens with the striking aroma of sun-warmed tomato vines, giving way to a lush palate of sweet berries and green cardamom before settling into a crisp, dry, herbal finish. Housed in a bottle adorned with a whimsical, hand-drawn coastal label by Creative Director Eli Dreyfus, Covalle offers a savory, umami-rich complexity that serves as the ultimate upgrade for an extraordinary Martini, Red Snapper, or Negroni.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Project Optimist","offers":[{"title":"700 ml","offer_id":45726958158022,"sku":"27354226","price":36.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/CovalleTomatoWaterGin.jpg?v=1788736837"},{"product_id":"alpeggio-hay-alpine-liqueur","title":"Alpeggio Hay Alpine Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a high alpine meadow, or ‘Alpeggio,’ a magical aroma arises as the sun slowly dries the native plants and flowers that comprise wild mountain valley hay. Capturing this essence in a liqueur is a tradition that extends from Italy’s Dolomites, though the Austrian Alps, into Bavaria. Select alpine meadow hay botanicals within deliver fine grassy and floral aromas, also giving notes of green tea, chocolate, honey, and a hint of cinnamon. In cocktails, Alpeggio offers an expressive take on classics like the Vieux Carré or Poet’s Dream, adding a brighter, more aromatic profile. Enjoy neat, with soda or tonic, or mix with gin, white rum, rye whiskey, or alongside beer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cappelletti","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":45829724504262,"sku":"49092718","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/AlpeggioHayAlpineLiqueur_b0772201-2bb4-4a12-ba56-017e8c88ef07.jpg?v=1788738405"},{"product_id":"massenez-roquefort-cheese-liqueur","title":"Massenez Roquefort Cheese Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003eMassenez Liqueur de Roquefort\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e is a bold and highly unconventional French savory liqueur that expertly bottles the pungent, umami-rich essence of authentic blue cheese in a smooth, sweet-and-salty liquid format. Crafted by the historic Distillerie G.E. Massenez in Alsace, this adventurous 25% ABV spirit is made by macerating real Roquefort PDO cheese, yielding an incredibly unique flavor profile where a rich dairy funk and saline minerality meet a gentle honeyed sweetness, subtle roasted nuts, and floral hints of jasmine. Ideal for daring mixologists, it serves as a stunning modifier in savory cocktails—like a gin martini or pairs beautifully with banana and pear spirits—while creative chefs can use its velvety finish to deglaze gourmet sauces, drizzle over walnut salads, or elevate fruit desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Massenez","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":45959825293510,"sku":"53658944","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/SADF-02.jpg?v=1783058783"},{"product_id":"veso-tomato-vermouth","title":"Veso Tomato Vermouth","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom San Francisco's own Veso Aperitifs, this modern cult favorite is back for a third edition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor batch 003, we brought in two types of tomatoes in 2025 - Purple Cherokee Heirlooms for their decadent, savory meatiness, and Early Girl Tomatoes for their concentrated flavor and perfectly balanced acidity. These were infused in grape spirits for seven months before pressing and mixing with our 2024 Mendocino Pinot Blanc. In May of 2026, we picked young tomato leaves (from our friends at Sunray Farm in Sonoma) to infuse, which lend an herbal, vegetal, and almost minty character. That was rounded off with Kombu (a type of seaweed) to give it a touch of brininess and amp up the umami, and a quick infusion of red beets and purple carrots, which impart a deep earthiness and a tinge of color to the vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is rich, umami, and bright. On the nose, you get the savory note of the aromatic tomato leaves. On the palate, you’ll notice the flavor of the young tomato leaves and an umami richness, followed by a distinctly tomato finish that lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect in tomato martinis, but can also be used in place of any dry vermouth for a super savory tomato kick. Use it in savory cocktails to amplify umami, or mix it with citrus or fruit flavors to build depth and complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VESO","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":46084704141510,"sku":"84492229","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/Tomato-01.jpg?v=1785965254"},{"product_id":"veso-anchovy-vermouth","title":"Veso Anchovy Vermouth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eVeso Anchovy Vermouth is an intensely savory, umami-forward dry vermouth created in collaboration between San Francisco-based apéritif producer Veso and the tinned seafood brand Fishwife. Originally debuting as an April Fool’s Day joke, it proved so popular that it was released as a real-world product. The beverage is made from a base of organic California Chardonnay fortified with neutral grape spirit, which is then infused with Spanish Cantabrian anchovies, Red Boat fish sauce, shiitake mushrooms, burdock root, wild cherry bark, angelica root, dandelion root, and orange peel. It has sea salt, resulting in a rich, briny taste reminiscent of sea spray and olive tapenade without being overwhelmingly fishy. Use in savory drinks like martinis and bloody marys.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VESO","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":46916477911238,"sku":"72721768","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/VesoAnchovyVermouth.jpg?v=1788482932"},{"product_id":"spilt-clarified-milk-punch","title":"Spilt Clarified Milk Punch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eSpilt is an ready-to-drink canned clarified milk punch produced by New Alchemy Distilling in collaboration with the Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company. This 19% ABV cocktail comes packaged in a 200 ml can and features a recipe inspired by a Michelin-bar variant of a Ramos Gin Fizz, which notably upcycles leftover whey from cheese production. The drink has a faint yellow, translucent appearance with a silky mouthfeel, combining New Alchemy's Fleurette Gin, upcycled whey, house-made citrus amaro, fresh orange and lemon juices, and bergamot tea. The science behind it relies on an age-old technique where acidic citrus splits milk into curds and whey, allowing the milk proteins to filter out astringent compounds and color to leave behind a perfectly clear, shelf-stable liquid. For the best tasting experience, it should be shaken and served over ice in a rocks glass to build a light, velvety foam head.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"New Alchemy Distilling","offers":[{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":46921449373894,"sku":"77459035","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/SpiltClarifiedMilkPunch_606dad7c-bfea-4486-8304-4955653e2038.jpg?v=1789847774"},{"product_id":"absolut-tabasco-vodka","title":"Absolut Tabasco Vodka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComing in hot - meet Absolut Tabasco, a chili pepper flavored vodka where each sip contains the distinct notes of aged chili peppers and vinegar with an underlying sweetness. This delivers a bold and pleasant heat experience that engages all the senses, immediately inviting another sip. Turn up the heat at your next gathering, mixing up some Tabasco Bloody Marys, Spicy Lemonades, or in a shocking and unexpected dirty martini! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Absolut","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":48021497315526,"sku":"99325064","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/AbsolutTabascoVodka.jpg?v=1791336942"},{"product_id":"yoshi-matcha-liqueur","title":"Yoshi Matcha Liqueur","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eYoshi Matcha Liqueur blends ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha with a creamy oat milk base and neutral grain spirits. Bottled at 17 percent alcohol by volume, it stands out in the market by being completely dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, and uniquely shelf-stable even after opening. The brand incorporates roughly five grams of organic matcha sourced directly from Uji, Japan, into every bottle, resulting in a vibrant green hue with fresh, grassy aromatics. On the palate, it delivers rich, earthy green tea notes balanced by a soft sweetness, subtle vegetal bitterness, and a velvety, creamy mouthfeel that many critics compare to an alcoholic matcha latte. Because it uses real green tea, the liqueur contains natural caffeine, providing a smooth energy lift compared to espresso-based spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e It functions as a direct, versatile alternative to traditional coffee liqueurs in modern cocktail recipes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eFor a signature drink, it can be shaken with vodka or gin and a splash of simple syrup to create a vibrant green martini, or mixed with tequila and fresh lime juice for a unique twist on a margarita. For the simplest presentation, the brand recommends shaking the liqueur vigorously with ice and straining it cold over a single large ice cube.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshi","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":48022855254214,"sku":"80192457","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/YoshiMatchaLiqueur.jpg?v=1791335551"},{"product_id":"brovo-douglas-fir-liqueur","title":"Brovo Douglas Fir Liqueur","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eBroVo Douglas Fir Liqueur is a uniquely aromatic botanical spirit crafted by a woman-owned craft distillery based in Woodinville, Washington. Famously described as tasting like a Christmas tree in a very good way, this 25 percent alcohol by volume liqueur captures the authentic essence of the Pacific Northwest forest by using real, hand-foraged ingredients rather than synthetic flavorings. Every spring, the production team hand-harvests new spring growth buds from young Douglas fir trees along the slopes of Mount Baker, carefully taking only the top six inches to ensure sustainability. The freshly harvested buds are infused into a vodka base and re-distilled to capture a clean, pure evergreen essence that is lightly sweetened with agave nectar and proofed with water, containing no artificial flavors or extra botanicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe resulting spirit features a heavy, woodsy aroma with deep coniferous resin and fresh evergreen notes. On the palate, it is clean, light, and herbaceous, with the sharp pine needles balanced by a soft, earthy sweetness from the agave that reveals underlying hints of lemon zest, grapefruit, and mountain herbs. Because it leans heavily into its piney, woodsy character, bartenders recommend using it carefully as a modifier rather than a heavy base. It shines beautifully over ice, topped with tonic or sparkling wine, and pairs excellently when shaken into classic variations like a gin martini, a rye manhattan, or citrus sours made with aquavit, mezcal, and tequila.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brovo","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":48043557388486,"sku":"20805787","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1569\/9643\/files\/BrovoDouglasFirLiqueur.jpg?v=1791334729"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bittersandbottles.com\/collections\/weirdos-and-oddballs.oembed","provider":"Bitters \u0026 Bottles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}