Collection: UrFriendCharles’ Top Picks: Holiday Edition

Edmond's Honor Madagascar Vanilla Bourbon is a flavored whiskey. It brings Orange blossom, brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted oak come forward first, followed by soft vanilla and light baking spice; Bourbon vanilla leads the sip, with sandalwood, candied almond, allspice, citrus, and wild honey adding depth; Smooth and warming, with lingering toasted baking spice, vanilla, oak, and a gentle sweetness.

This bottle is a good fit for shoppers looking for flavored whiskey with a clear sipping or cocktail role. Enjoy it over ice, in a highball, or in an easy mixed drink.

Product Details

• Product Type: Whiskey
• Style: Flavored Whiskey
• Proof: 86
• ABV: 43%
• Best For: Sipping, cocktails, gifting, and exploring distinctive whiskey brands

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Orange blossom, brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted oak come forward first, followed by soft vanilla and light baking spice
• Palate: Bourbon vanilla leads the sip, with sandalwood, candied almond, allspice, citrus, and wild honey adding depth
• Finish: Smooth and warming, with lingering toasted baking spice, vanilla, oak, and a gentle sweetness
• Flavor Profile: Orange blossom, brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted oak come forward first, followed by soft vanilla and light baking spice; Bourbon vanilla leads the sip, with sandalwood, candied almond, allspice, citrus, and wild honey adding depth; Smooth and warming, with lingering toasted baking spice, vanilla, oak, and a gentle sweetness

How to Enjoy

Enjoy it over ice, in a highball, or in an easy mixed drink. Add a large ice cube or a small splash of water if you want a softer pour.

What Makes It Special

Edmond's Honor Madagascar Vanilla Bourbon gives shoppers a focused flavored whiskey option from a Black-owned whiskey brand, with a profile that works for sipping and cocktails.

Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey is a whiskey. It brings Honey, slightly creamy vanilla, lightly toasted grain, red apple, lemon peel, toasted oak, clove, and a hint of grassiness and fennel; Vanilla, light white peppercorn spice, muddled oak, and a watery texture; Short with notes of vanilla, dry oak, and light peppercorn spice.

This bottle is a good fit for shoppers looking for tennessee whiskey with a clear sipping or cocktail role. Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in classic whiskey cocktails.

Product Details

• Product Type: Whiskey
• Style: Tennessee Whiskey
• Proof: 84
• ABV: 42%
• Best For: Sipping, cocktails, gifting, and exploring distinctive whiskey brands

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Honey, slightly creamy vanilla, lightly toasted grain, red apple, lemon peel, toasted oak, clove, and a hint of grassiness and fennel
• Palate: Vanilla, light white peppercorn spice, muddled oak, and a watery texture
• Finish: Short with notes of vanilla, dry oak, and light peppercorn spice
• Flavor Profile: Honey, slightly creamy vanilla, lightly toasted grain, red apple, lemon peel, toasted oak, clove, and a hint of grassiness and fennel; Vanilla, light white peppercorn spice, muddled oak, and a watery texture; Short with notes of vanilla, dry oak, and light peppercorn spice

How to Enjoy

Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in classic whiskey cocktails. Add a large ice cube or a small splash of water if you want a softer pour.

What Makes It Special

Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey gives shoppers a focused tennessee whiskey option from a Black-owned whiskey brand, with a profile that works for sipping and cocktails.

Dumas 14 Year Aged Rum is a 14-year Spanish-style aged rum based in Maryland. Made from molasses and aged in American oak whiskey barrels, it brings a rich sipping profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, gentle spice, and long sweetness.

This bottle is a good fit for rum drinkers who want a richer aged rum for slow pours. Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in an aged rum Old Fashioned when you want oak, caramel, and baking spice.

Product Details

• Product Type: Rum
• Style: 14 Year Spanish-Style Aged Rum
• ABV: 40%
• Proof: 80
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Maryland
• Best For: Sipping neat, over ice, rum Old Fashioneds, dessert pairings, and gifting

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel, vanilla, and gentle spices
• Palate: Toasted oak, vanilla, molasses sweetness, and subtle spice
• Finish: Long-lasting with sweetness, oak, and spice
• Flavor Profile: Rich, aged, oaky, caramel-led, and smooth

How to Enjoy

Serve neat or over a large cube. It also works in a rum Old Fashioned or with desserts that bring caramel, chocolate, or baking spice flavors.

What Makes It Special

Dumas gives shoppers a mature aged rum profile without needing a complicated cocktail. Fourteen years in American oak whiskey barrels brings vanilla, toasted oak, caramel, and spice into a smooth sipping rum.

LS Cream Liqueur is a smooth cream liqueur inspired by Haitian cremas. It brings a rich, creamy texture with notes of coconut, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

This bottle is a good fit for dessert drinkers, cream liqueur fans, and anyone who wants a cozy pour for coffee or holiday cocktails. Enjoy it chilled, over ice, in coffee, or with dessert when you want something creamy and spiced.

Product Details

• Product Type: Liqueur
• Style: Cream Liqueur
• ABV: 17%
• Proof: 34 Proof
• Best For: Over ice, coffee, dessert drinks, holiday cocktails, and after-dinner sipping

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla, coconut, sweet cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
• Palate: Creamy and smooth with coconut, vanilla, warm spice, and soft sweetness.
• Finish: Sweet, lingering, and gently spiced.
• Flavor Profile: Creamy, dessert-friendly, tropical, and warmly spiced.

How to Enjoy

Serve LS Cream Liqueur chilled or over ice, pour it into coffee, or use it in dessert-style cocktails with rum, whiskey, or espresso.

What Makes It Special

LS Cream Liqueur turns the flavors of Haitian cremas into a ready-to-enjoy cream liqueur. Coconut, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon give it a warm, celebratory flavor that works especially well after dinner.

Liquid Intrusion, The African Queen and Her 7 C’s IPA is an American IPA from Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company. It combines South African African Queen hops with Falconer's Flight 7 C's hops for tropical fruit, citrus zest, stone fruit, and balanced hop bitterness.

This beer is a good fit for IPA fans who want bright hop character without losing drinkability. Enjoy it chilled with spicy tacos, Caribbean BBQ, fried chicken, citrusy salads, or grilled foods when you want a layered, hoppy beer.

Product Details

• Product Type: Beer
• Style: American IPA
• ABV: 6%
• Size: 12 oz can options
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Prince George's County, Maryland
• Best For: Spicy tacos, Caribbean BBQ, fried chicken, citrusy salads, and IPA sipping

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Guava, passion fruit, mango, pineapple, and key lime zest.
• Palate: Tropical fruit, stone fruit, guanabana, citrus pith, and assertive but balanced hop bitterness.
• Finish: Medium-bodied, fruity, lightly bitter, and quaffable.
• Flavor Profile: Hoppy, tropical, citrusy, bright, and layered.

How to Enjoy

Serve cold in an IPA glass, tulip, or pint glass. Pair it with spicy food, fried chicken, barbecue, citrus-forward salads, or bold grilled dishes.

What Makes It Special

The African Queen and Her 7 C’s IPA brings together African Queen hops and Falconer's Flight 7 C's for a hop profile that layers tropical fruit, citrus, and smooth bitterness.

DuBlasé Vanilla Whiskey No.11 is a flavored whiskey. It brings Madagascan vanilla bean and charred oak; Smooth with a taste of cream and fresh spices; Warm and lingering.

This bottle is a good fit for shoppers looking for flavored whiskey with a clear sipping or cocktail role. Enjoy it over ice, in a highball, or in an easy mixed drink.

Product Details

• Product Type: Whiskey
• Style: Flavored Whiskey
• Proof: 70
• ABV: 35%
• Best For: Sipping, cocktails, gifting, and exploring distinctive whiskey brands

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Madagascan vanilla bean and charred oak
• Palate: Smooth with a taste of cream and fresh spices
• Finish: Warm and lingering
• Flavor Profile: Madagascan vanilla bean and charred oak; Smooth with a taste of cream and fresh spices; Warm and lingering

How to Enjoy

Enjoy it over ice, in a highball, or in an easy mixed drink. Add a large ice cube or a small splash of water if you want a softer pour.

What Makes It Special

DuBlasé Vanilla Whiskey No.11 gives shoppers a focused flavored whiskey option from a Black-owned whiskey brand, with a profile that works for sipping and cocktails.

Fior Blended Scotch Whisky is a blended Scotch whisky. It brings Inviting aromas of rich vanilla complemented by a subtle hint of campfire smoke; A harmonious blend of oak, chocolate, and soft spices, delivering a rounded and smooth mouthfeel; Luxuriously long and smooth, with comforting malt tones and warm salted almonds that entice you back for more.

This bottle is a good fit for shoppers looking for blended scotch with a clear sipping or cocktail role. Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in a Scotch highball.

Product Details

• Product Type: Scotch Whisky
• Style: Blended Scotch
• Proof: 86
• ABV: 43%
• Best For: Sipping, cocktails, gifting, and exploring distinctive whiskey brands

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Inviting aromas of rich vanilla complemented by a subtle hint of campfire smoke
• Palate: A harmonious blend of oak, chocolate, and soft spices, delivering a rounded and smooth mouthfeel
• Finish: Luxuriously long and smooth, with comforting malt tones and warm salted almonds that entice you back for more
• Flavor Profile: Inviting aromas of rich vanilla complemented by a subtle hint of campfire smoke; A harmonious blend of oak, chocolate, and soft spices, delivering a rounded and smooth mouthfeel; Luxuriously long and smooth, with comforting malt tones and warm salted almonds that entice you back for more

How to Enjoy

Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in a Scotch highball. Add a large ice cube or a small splash of water if you want a softer pour.

What Makes It Special

Fior Blended Scotch Whisky gives shoppers a focused blended scotch option from a Black-owned Scotch brand, with a profile that works for sipping and cocktails.

Deep Elegance in Every Sip.
These Chocolate Coupe Glasses are the perfect blend of sophistication and intention. This set of two features a luxe cocoa-tinted glass that honors rich beauty tones and effortlessly complements neutral interiors. Whether you're enjoying an espresso martini, a chocolate-themed dessert, or a celebratory champagne moment, these coupes elevate your experience with quiet elegance.

💛 Why You’ll Love It

Handcrafted with premium care, these coupes are inspired by melanin-rich hues and artful design. The rich chocolate tint brings warmth and character to every occasion. With an ideal 6–7 oz capacity and timeless coupe silhouette, they're perfect for curated gatherings, intimate self-care moments, or gifting with intention.

📐 Quick Spec Sheet

Discover the sophisticated depth of Los Hermanos 1978 Tequila Añejo, distilled twice and aged for over 12 months in white oak bourbon barrels. This award-winning Black-owned and veteran-owned tequila represents the pinnacle of the Los Hermanos portfolio, offering rich complexity earned through extended barrel aging. Slow fermentation and distillation give a fuller, smoother flavor, ideal for sipping, contemplating, and appreciating . With deep amber color and luxurious notes of oak, vanilla, and caramel balanced with agave sweetness, this añejo celebrates the moments that allow us to slow down and connect meaningfully.

Product Details

• Spirit Type: Tequila Añejo (Aged)
• Style: 100% Blue Weber Agave, Bourbon Barrel Aged
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Country / Region of Origin: Mexico / Jalisco (Highland and Lowland Regions)
• Aging: Minimum 12 months in white oak bourbon barrels
• Distillery Partner: Casa Maestri (Guadalajara, Mexico)

Relive the best (and messiest) years of your life with the first party game that centers the Black college experience—from HBCUs to PWIs.
Whether you’re a proud Black grad or still paying Sallie Mae, PO’ UP! College Edition is a hilarious, unfiltered walk down memory lane.

🎓 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ First-of-its-Kind Black College Party Game – Designed to spotlight the shared, diverse, and hilarious experiences of Black students and grads across HBCUs and PWIs.

✅ 215 Thought-Provoking & Funny Prompts – Bring on the nostalgia and storytime chaos.

✅ 11 College Life Categories – Including:

Black at a PWI

BLKOUT

Greek Life

HBCU Pride

College Broke

Truth or Dare

…and more.

✅ No Rules. No Winners. No Pressure. – Just grab a card, share your story, and PO’ UP! to Black Excellence.

✅ Perfect for Grown Folks Game Night – Great for tailgates, reunions, homecomings, or chill nights with your crew.

✅ Amazing Gift for College Students & Grads – Whether they just crossed the stage or just crossed a line at a party.

📦 Product Specs:

📅 Ages: 18+

👥 Players: 2–20+

⏰ Time: 30–90+ minutes

🎯 Questions: 215 total

🖤 Black Woman-Owned

🌎 Based in Maryland, USA

Elevate Your Spirits with Premium French Craftsmanship

Discover the exceptional taste of Blackleaf Organic Vodka, a spirit that harmoniously blends sophistication with organic purity. Handcrafted in the renowned Cognac region of France, this vodka undergoes a meticulous five-stage copper pot distillation process, resulting in a smooth and character-rich experience.

Product Details

• Product Type: Vodka
• Style: Organic
• ABV: 40%
• Country: France
• Region: Cognac

3708 Gold Agave Spirit is a meticulously crafted spirit that harmoniously blends traditional methods with innovative techniques, delivering a unique and refined agave experience.

Product Details

• Product Type: Agave Spirit
• Style: Gold (Aged)
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Country of Origin: United States

Equanimity Tequila is a Black-owned, veteran- and woman-led brand that celebrates craftsmanship, mindfulness, and cultural heritage. Founded by the Jenkins family— Gus, and Velma—the brand is rooted in a mission to create a premium tequila experience that embodies balance and calmness, as reflected in its name.

Equanimity Tequila Blanco

Product Type: Tequila

Style: Blanco (Unaged)

ABV: 40%

Equanimity Tequila Reposado

Product Type: Tequila

Style: Reposado (Aged 3 months)

ABV: 40%

Equanimity Tequila Añejo

Product Type: Tequila

Style: Añejo (Aged over 1 year)

ABV: 40%

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