Stiletto Whiskey
Co-Founder’s Note
I am a whiskey drinker. I also happen to be a woman. Now, I know what you are thinking, it’s an unusual juxtaposition, and you aren’t alone. I’m more than familiar with that sideways look a bartender gives when a woman orders a whiskey cocktail, or worse yet, when ordering straight whiskey over a large cube. You know the one, the “are you sure you wouldn’t rather have a Cosmo or a nice glass of Rosé?”
Let’s go back a few years to the time when we were all beginning to venture out again, as the worldwide pandemic loosened its grip. Like many of you, my husband (and co-founder) David and I cautiously set out to a local spot for some drinks, when, upon ordering, I was once again met with the all too familiar “are you sure?” look. Mind you, my husband just ordered the same without a hitch. That brought upon a discussion about women and whiskey, and led to the obvious question — why is it that nobody seems to craft whiskeys with women in mind? In fact, it was that very question that began our adventure, ultimately culminating in Stiletto.
With the help of a master distiller, we set out to create a unique flavor profile, one that would be both warm and spicy and with just a hint of sweetness. From there, we began hosting tasting parties with my closest girlfriends, in hopes of finding a mouth-feel and flavor that would appeal to a wide variety of palates. Shifting our attention to packaging, we designed a bottle and logo that would radiate elegance, with a bold yet sophisticated allure, that, paired with the smokey warmth of our whiskey, would entice women (and men alike) to cozy up to a glass.
Our “Founder’s Edition” is our first offering, marking the end of Stiletto’s exciting first chapter. Don’t worry, though, the next chapter has already begun and we have plenty of exciting things in the works, including some pre-mixed cocktails we are sure you’ll love. In the meantime, we invite you to pull up a stool, grab a glass, and join the growing movement of “women that whiskey” with Stiletto.
Enjoy,
- Julie
Co-Founder, Stiletto Whiskey
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Sherry Cask Finish
$84.99
Stiletto’s first cask offering is not merely a drink—it’s an experience, a celebration of boldness and grace, where every sip feels like a secret unveiled.
Color:
The appearance, a golden amber which mirrors the complexity beneath-a visual prelude to the flavors that follow.
Nose:
The aroma is one of fruit and spice, where cinnamon and dried apple intertwine with vanilla’s creamy embrace.
Palate:
The flavor is a crescendo of caramel and black currant, with a hint of sherry’s citrus zing.
Finish:
The finish is a lingering dance where oak tannins gently fade into a silky warmth that lingers luxuriously over the tongue.
Stiletto Cocktails
New York Sour
In this sophisticated take on a whiskey sour, a vibrant float of fruity red wine hovers at the top of the glass for a striking presentation.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Stiletto Whiskey
1 oz. lemon juice
0.5 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. Zinfandel
1 Orange wheel
Instructions:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Stiletto, lemon juice, and simple syrup; seal lid on shaker and shake until chilled and frost forms on shaker, about 15 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes.
Gently and slowly, pour wine over the back of a spoon held just above the cocktail’s surface, letting the wine float atop the golden liquid.
Garnish with orange wheel.
Revolver
More than a decade before the Espresso Martini’s resurgence, San Francisco gifted us this ‘Espresso Manhattan.’
Ingredients:
2 oz. Stiletto Whiskey
0.5 oz. Coffee Liqueur
2 dashes orange bitters
Orange peel, flamed, for garnish
Instructions:
Add the Stiletto, coffee liqueur and orange bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Flame an orange peel over the top of the drink to express its oils, then garnish with the peel.
Matcha Highball
A little matcha goes a long way in this simple, festive highball recipe.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Stiletto Whiskey
0.5 oz. fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz. honey syrup
0.25 tsp matcha powder
4 oz. chilled club soda
1 lemon wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
Add Stiletto, lemon juice, honey syrup, and matcha into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously.
Pour into a chilled, ice-filled Collins glass. Pour the club soda into the shaker, swirl around to rinse, then stir into the glass.
Garnish with the lemon wheel.
Monte Carlo
This honeyed, lightly spiced Old Fashioned variation made its debut in the 1940s.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Stiletto Whiskey
0.5 oz. Bénédictine liqueur
1 dash Angostura bitters
Instructions:
Add the Stiletto, Benedictine and bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Contact Stiletto
For questions, about orders please email support@accelpay.io, for all other inquiries please message us here.
