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NOUVELLES CALIFORNIA
DE BOISSET
1ST SEMESTER
2024
Today, Calistoga Depot showcases a line of different spirits The Fame & Misfortune rye whiskey bottles feature the
that pays homage to Sam’s legacy and storied life. sultry Lola Montez, courtesan, exotic dancer, and the first
Jean-Charles, working in partnership with Master Distillers, woman to be photographed smoking a cigarette, who was
has crafted limited-edition spirits combining Boisset also Sam’s mistress.
unrivalled expertise with oak barrel ageing to produce Lastly, Prosperous & Penniless includes a barrel-aged gin,
exceptional spirits with a remarkable personality. Those a rye malt whisky and a Bourbon whisky, illustrating Sam’s
cuvées have already won 34 awards, including the Master journey from opulence to poverty.
Medal, a distinction granted only to exceptional spirits by
The Spirits Business’s American Whiskey Masters.
Each spirit in this line is a nod to an important chapter in
Sam Brannan’s exciting life.
The Calistoga Star brandies commemorate the launch of
the San Francisco newspaper, marking the beginning of
the Gold Rush era.
The First Millionaire whiskies recount his keen entrepreneurial
spirit. Realising the Gold Rush was imminent, he purchased
the essential prospecting tools and became California’s first
millionaire by reselling these items to the first 49 pioneers.
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