Remus Bourbon Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 1, 9 Years Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, deep amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of baking spices, candied ginger, and treacle with supporting notes of caramel, charred oak, crème brulee, and orange peel. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a toffee-driven core with flavors of charred spun sugar, dark chocolate, dried fruits, and cashew butter. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars
Tibetu Triple Cask Whisky
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of orange blossom, honey, and cashew butter with supporting notes of five spice, butterscotch, charred oak, and roasted nuts. The palate echoes the nose delivering a candied ginger-driven core with flavors akin to butterscotch, crème brulee, Sherry, malted barley, and allspice. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with an opulent texture. $75 – 4 Stars
Tashi Baijiu
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of green apple, lemongrass, and orange blossom with supporting notes of wild flowers, sandalwood, and honeydew. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of candied citrus zest, honeydew, jasmine, and wet stones. The finish is crisp and spicy. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with a vibrant texture. $65 – 4.5 Stars
Cooperstown Distillery Select American Straight Single Malt Whiskey
Bright, deep mahogany color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of roasted nuts, treacle, and black tea with supporting notes of molasses, almond butter, and charred oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a baked apple-driven core with flavors of dried fruits, brown sugar, Sherry, and vanilla bean. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $74.99 – 4.5 Stars
Bespoken Twice Toasted American Whiskey
Brilliant, medium copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of candied ginger, dried fruits, and butterscotch with supporting notes of banana bread, crème brûlée, sweet hints of campfire, and oak. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose, delivering a butterscotch-driven core with flavors of baking spices, cashew butter, treacle, and charred oak. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $44.99 – 4.5 Stars
Zucca Rabarbaro Gran Reserva Amaro
Opaque, deep mahogany color. The aromatics are very intense, giving aromas of dried herbs, treacle, eucalyptus, and rhubarb with supporting notes of campfire, dark chocolate, tamari, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a baking spices-driven core with supporting flavors of brown sugar, candied ginger, cocoa nibs, orange peel, and dense balsamic. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and ideally balanced with a rich, viscous texture. $44.99 – 5 Stars
Damrak Gin
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of orange peel, slate, and citrus zest with supporting notes of orange blossom, juniper, and kumquat. The palate confirms the nose, delivering an orange peel-driven core with flavors of fresh herbs, lavender, mandarin, coriander, and star anise. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a succulent texture. $27.99 – 4.5 Stars
Zucca Rabarbaro Amaro
Opaque, deep mahogany color. The aromatics are very intense, giving aromas of dried herbs, earth, eucalyptus, and rhubarb with supporting notes of campfire, dark chocolate, tamari, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a baking spices-driven core with supporting flavors of brown sugar, candied ginger, cocoa, orange peel, and Sherry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and ideally balanced with a succulent texture. $34.99 – 4.5 Stars
Old Elk Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, medium copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of caramel, vanilla bean, and maple syrup with supporting notes of ginger biscuits, marzipan, and brown sugar. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a honey-driven core with flavors akin to dried fruits, baking spices, baked apple, and butterscotch. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with an opulent texture. $99.99 – 4.5 Stars
Old Elk Double Wheat Straight Wheat Whiskey
Brilliant, deep golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of caramel, molasses, and crème brulee with supporting notes of butterscotch, honey, and gingerbread. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a baked apple-driven core with flavors of cashew butter, five spice, candied pecans, and dried fruits. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $114.99 – 5 Stars
