Batch 22 New American Aquavit
Brilliant, golden color. The aromatics are totally alluring, offering scents of freshly baked rye bread, fresh dill, lemon zest, and hints of caramel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a silky fruit and caramel-centric core with waves of a bright potpourri of botanicals, including fresh herbs, citrus, and peppermint. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with warm spice notes and floral accents. $42.99 – 4.5 Stars
siponey Royale (RTD)
Hazy, pale golden straw color with a subtle bead of bubbles. The nose is subtle but distinct being akin to a fresh Whiskey Sour flashing scents of Whiskey, lemon, and subtle hints of honey. The palate echoes the nose delivering a Whiskey-driven core with generous waves of lemon and honey with a faint spritz. Medium-bodied and refreshing with a light spritz (we would like more) and enough tart lemon accents to make this a very refreshing drink. $20 - 4-pack. 355ml cans – 4 Stars
Booker's 2023-02 — Apprentice Batch 7 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, crystal clear with a deep mahogany color. The nose is incredibly complex and generous offering scents of vanilla fudge, roasted nuts, caramel, baked orchard fruits, and loads of baking spice. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a rich and silky caramel-driven core with lovely proportions of fruit, toffee, brown butter, allspice, nutmeg, and oak. Full-bodied, incredibly silky and generous while displaying great balance and a powerful delicacy. Aged seven years and one month — bottled uncut and unfiltered. $89.99 – 5 Stars
Fabrizia Limoncello
Pale lemon color and hazy looking like freshly squeezed lemon juice. The nose is filled with the scents of freshly cut lemon zest with accents of cane sugar being reminiscent of homemade lemonade with a vibrant dose of zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a bright lemon-driven core with a refreshing dose of zest and just enough sugar to give it body and tame the tart lemons. Medium-bodied with bright and crisp flavors of fresh lemon zest with a deft dose of sweetness. Serve chilled. $19.99 – 4.5 Stars
Hardhide Ponchatoula Strawberry Flavored Whiskey
See the Full BevX Featured Review - Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium burnt orange color. Unlike most flavored Whiskies, Hardhide brings the Whiskey as it's the first scent to catch the nose followed by ripe red berries and a touch of honey. The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet Whiskey-focused core with waves of strawberry, lemon zest, and honey. Full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with waves of Whiskey and fruit offered with the proper dose of sweetness. Bottled at 86 proof so it's not shy. $32.99 – 4 Stars
Kuiper Belt 6 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
See the Full BevX Featured Review - Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep amber color. The nose is filled with rich, caramel soaked grain with supporting notes of dried orchard fruits, allspice, clove, nutmeg, honey, and sweet oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose as it delivers a rich and spicy, baked orchard fruit core with waves of black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and charred oak. Full-bodied with bold fruit, caramel, and oak flavors all in balance and checked with a bright dose of acidity. $85 – 4.5 Stars
Howler Head Banana Flavored Bourbon
Brilliant, golden amber color. The nose is filled with the scents of banana cream with supporting notes of caramel and hints of Whiskey and charred oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering sweet bananas roasted in brown sugar, honey, and banana wafers with accents of Whiskey and vanilla. Full-bodied with a lush, silky texture and loads of tropical fruits and sugar. $29.9 – 3.5 Stars
UNA Flavored Vodka
See the Full BevX Featured Review - Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is filled with the scents of exotic flowers, vanilla, and soft citrus accents that are presented in a subtle and delicate manner. The palate echoes the nose delivering a a floral-driven core with notes of mineral, soft grain accents, and vanilla bean. Medium-bodied and super delicate with just a faint sweetness that lifts the botanicals giving it a soft Gin-like quality. $42 – 4 Stars
Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, deep bronze color. The aromatics are quite complex and intense with waves caramel and cinnamon with dried fruit, toasted nuts, and soft, sweet earth tones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a spicy fruit and caramel-driven core with waves of mocha, vanilla cream, and hints of saddle leather. Full-bodied with bold fruit and spice displaying pleasing vibrancy due to bright acidity and ideal balance. $34.99 – 4 Stars
Green River Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, pale gold/copper color. The nose is seductive with warm aromatics of toasted cereal enrobed in caramel with accents of baked peach, toasted nuts, and cinnamon. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a toffee-driven core with supporting notes of brioche, candied cashews, honey, and black pepper accents on the finish. Full-bodied with a lush, silky texture balanced by generous spice notes. $34.99 – 4 Stars
