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In the spirit Whiskey Templeton rye is our whiskey of the month, and it has an amazing story behind it. It's made in Iowa and is made using the same recipe the owners used while making it during Prohibition. This whiskey was allegedly loved and sold by Al Capone during this era. Supposedly, he was even able to get it into his cell in Alcatraz. San Francisco is where I first tried this delicious whiskey. You can now purchase it in Georgia. It has a very caramel aroma and makes your mouth water. The taste of this whiskey is very mellow and smooth. It doesn't burn but goes down easy. You taste some oak, but it isn't overwhelming and has a nice caramel finish with some hints of molasses. This rye is great with a few ice cubes, neat, or in a Manhattan Cocktail. - Richie Jones, proprietor Downtown Grill 562 Mulberry St. Lane Wine Cuvee A Amrita 2011 This white blend from Oregon has floral notes and sensuous beams of fruit. Riesling, chardonnay, viognier and pinot blanc are the top four varietals in this 10-grape blend. It's crisp, with notes of apple and melon. The name "amrita" comes from the Buddhist equivalent of ambrosia or wine of the gods. This wine is a unique inspiration each harvest, crafted from different varieties to make a lightly effervescent, fruit-forward wine. It's a great match for Pan-Asian foods, especially Thai and Vietnamese or sushi. It also makes a great aperitif. Beer Clown Shoes Tramp Stamp This Belgian IPA is very smooth throughout with a deep citrus bitterness on the back end. Beautiful citrus fruits like grapefruit, tangerine and blood oranges come through in wonderful fashion. "Highly recommend this one," Beer Advocate. Ninety-six points: ratebeer.com. Our wine and beer selections are courtesy of Jeff Button at Off the Vine, 3090 Vineville Ave. 52 l MACON MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013