Benz Beverage Depot

06/13/2025

Get ready for Independence Day with some incredible new arrivals, including the limited edition Penn Standard LE Stars & Stripes—a true work of art! Each cigar features hand-cut stars and stripes from separate to***co leaves, carefully applied to the wrapper. Due to this meticulous process, quantities are extremely limited!

Also in stock:
CAO America Monuments
Don’t Tread On Me
Brick House Mighty Double Corona

Plus, don’t miss these customer favorites and top-rated ci**rs:

E.H. Taylor San Andres
My Father The Judge 652 – Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of 2024
La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor
Partagas de Bronce

We’ve also refreshed our sampler packs, making it even easier to find your perfect smoke.

06/10/2025

06/06/2025

06/04/2025

Summer is the perfect time to explore something a little different and delightfully refreshing. This Wine Wednesday, we're shining a light on a category that doesn’t always get the spotlight: slightly sparkling wines.

Unlike Champagne, Cava, or Spumante, these fizzy gems don’t always go by household names. You might see them labeled as Pétillant Naturel (Pét-Nat), Perlant, Frizzante, Perlwein, Lambrusco, or even Beady. What they all share is a gentler sparkle, with lower carbonation and fewer atmospheric pressures than their bubblier cousins.

Whether you're into crisp whites, vibrant rosés, or juicy reds, there's a lightly sparkling wine out there for you. And if you're someone who finds wines like Champagne a bit too intensely carbonated, these bottles are a perfect alternative.

So if you're looking for a fun, refreshing twist for your summer sipping, come explore our carefully curated collection of slightly sparkling wines. Cheers to discovering your next favorite fizz!

05/28/2025

Need a gift for your sweetie? Roses are a classic.

05/27/2025

Next in our Cigar Pairings with Otto : Davidoff Millennium Piramides x Calumet 10yr & ECBP (Benz Pick)

Had an incredible session this week with the Davidoff Millennium Piramides, a truly standout cigar that’s now high on my all-time list. Its unique torpedo shape creates a narrow opening that directs smoke right across the palate, delivering a concentrated and nuanced flavor experience.

From the very first draw, I picked up bold notes of dark chocolate and salt, followed by a smooth, consistent smoke that produced some of the densest clouds I’ve gotten from any cigar. No harshness whatsoever, even with long pauses between draws — just clean, rich Dominican long filler wrapped in a beautiful Ecuadorian wrapper. As the initial flavors faded, they transitioned into black pepper and light mineral earthiness on the exhale. An evolving profile that kept me engaged from start to finish.

To pair, I couldn’t decide between two bourbons...so I went with both.

Started with the Calumet Farms 10 Year, a 100 proof bourbon that drinks lower than its proof. Nose opens with sweet oak, cherries, and a surprising lack of ethanol. On the palate, lots of vanilla reminiscent of E.H. Taylor Small Batch, which synced beautifully with the chocolate notes from the cigar. Only knock is the short finish — flavor hits fast but fades quickly, leaving behind a trace of lightly charred oak.

Then came the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (Benz Exclusive Pick) at 118.1 proof and 8 years old. Much more robust — deep maraschino cherry, brown sugar, a little green apple tartness, and a heavier mouthfeel thanks to its oiliness. Higher proof, but not overwhelmingly hot. It lingers and layers, making it perfect for those who like bold, expressive bourbon.

Final thoughts:
This pairing was a winner. The Davidoff Millennium Piramides was a flavor bomb with elegance, and both bourbons brought something unique. Calumet 10 is now my go-to for special occasions — smooth, sweet, and easy. The ECBP Benz pick? That’s for the experienced sipper who wants a bourbon that makes a statement.

Highly recommend this trio to anyone into ci**rs and bourbon.
Cheers!

05/14/2025

Wine Wednesday is back! 🍷
After a brief break for Benz’s Annual Beer Fest, we’re diving into summer with something truly special: four different Txakoli wines!

If you haven’t heard of Txakoli (also known as Txakolina), allow us to introduce you to your new favorite warm-weather wines. Produced in Spain’s beautiful Basque Country, these wines are made from native grapes you might not recognize, like Hondarrabi Zuri, which makes up 95% of the white wine production in the Getariako D.O. (where the wines pictured are from). The reds come from Ondarrabi Beltza and Hondarrabi Beltza grapes, and they’re just as unique.

What to expect:

Whites – Slightly fizzy, crisp, and refreshing with notes of green apple and a lovely touch of salinity.

Rosés – Lightly sparkling with bright flavors of tart cherry and lemon zest.

Reds – Rare, but worth the hunt! Fresh, light, and summery with hints of raspberry and violet.

So whether you’re a fan of white, red, or rosé, give Txakoli a try next time you’re sipping wine on the patio.

05/13/2025

Is that a jackalope?

05/09/2025

05/07/2025

Calumet 100th Anniversary Decanters just came in — and honestly, they’re some of the nicest we’ve seen in a while.

05/06/2025

Ever tried St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur?

Crafted in France from fresh elderflower blossoms, this beautifully floral and lightly sweet liqueur adds a touch of sophistication to nearly any cocktail.

Available now in both standard and small bottles — perfect for gifts or elevating your next gathering. 🥂