For sipping after dinner, few categories reward you like aged rum, fine brandy and a well-chosen cordial. This corner of the Liquid Library at Apex Aqua Vitae in Apex, North Carolina is where the evening slows down and the flavors turn rich and warming.
Aged rum and fine cognac
The rum shelf spans the sippable and the mixable: Ron Zacapa 23 and Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva reward neat pours with toffee and oak, while Appleton Estate, Gosling’s and Bumbu XO bring versatility and depth. Old Monk offers a nostalgic, spiced character all its own.
For brandy and cognac, the range runs from Courvoisier VS and Hennessy VS up to the prestige of Hennessy XO and Rémy Martin 1738 — luxurious sippers for a special occasion or a quiet nightcap.
Cordials to finish the night
Cordials and liqueurs are the punctuation of a great evening. Sip Grand Marnier, Bailey’s, Disaronno or Licor 43 on their own, or let bittersweet Italian classics like Aperol, Campari, Averna, Montenegro and Fernet Branca stir your cocktails and settle your dinner.
Ask about an after-dinner pairing with our Charcuterie Board or a sweet small plate for a fittingly indulgent close.
The pleasures of a nightcap
There is a particular satisfaction in closing an evening with a slow, warming pour. Aged rum, fine cognac and a thoughtful cordial are built for exactly that moment — sipped neat, in no hurry, as the conversation winds down and the night settles into something quieter and richer.
This corner of the Liquid Library rewards that unhurried spirit. Ask about a digestif to follow dinner, or an after-dinner pairing with something sweet from our small plates. It is a fittingly indulgent way to end a night out, and one more reason guests think of Apex Aqua Vitae as a true luxury bar in Apex, NC.
Good to know
- Bar: Apex Aqua Vitae — Liquid Luxury & Bar
- Category: Spirits
- Where: Apex, North Carolina, in the heart of the Raleigh–Durham–Cary Triangle
- Easy to reach from: Cary, Raleigh, Morrisville and Holly Springs
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Frequently asked questions
What aged rums does Apex Aqua Vitae carry?
Ron Zacapa 23, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, Appleton Estate, Bumbu XO, Gosling’s and Old Monk, among others.
Do you have Cognac?
Yes — Hennessy VS, VSOP and XO, plus Courvoisier, D’ussé and Rémy Martin 1738.
What cordials and liqueurs are available?
Grand Marnier, Bailey’s, Disaronno, Licor 43, Aperol, Campari, Averna, Montenegro, Fernet Branca and more.
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