Saratoga Fenimore Gin
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wonderfully aromatic with bold and fresh scents of chamomile and juniper in the lead with supporting accents of orange peel, anise, and hints of marshmallow. The palate echoes the nose delivering a complex and herbaceous juniper-driven core with accents of citrus pulp and zest, orchard fruits, and licorice. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance offering rich fruit and creamy marshmallow notes with generous acidity and spice to foil the lush core. $32.49 – 4.5 Stars
Keeper's Heart Irish + Rye Old Fashioned (RTD)
Brilliant, deep tawny/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of bitters, clove, and baked apple with supporting notes of apricot and brown sugar. The palate substantially agrees with the nose delivering a baking spices-driven core with supporting flavors of candied ginger, dried fruits, and quince paste. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and favorably balanced with a supple texture. $34.99 – 4 Stars
Lost Lantern Far-Flung Rye Whiskey
Bright, medium copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of banana bread, caramel, and baking spices with supporting notes of black tea, rye, and cereal. The palate substantially agrees with the nose delivering a oak-driven core with flavors akin to charred oak, ginger biscuits, roasted nuts, and walnut. The finish is dry. Full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a meaty texture. $100 – 3.5 Stars
Lost Lantern Starlight — Single Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, medium amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of baking spices, cereal, and red currant with supporting notes of orange peel, dark chocolate, and nutmeg. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a baking spices-driven core with flavors of charred oak, roasted nuts, black pepper, and black tea. The finish is dry, spicy, and oak-forward. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $90 – 3.5 Stars
Lost Lantern Wollersheim — Single Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, medium tawny/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of chocolate, oak, and roasted nuts with supporting notes of leather, sultanas, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a caramel-driven core with supporting flavors of butterscotch, orange peel, toffee, allspice, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $90 – 4.5 Stars
Lost Lantern Few Spirits — Single Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of caramel, cinnamon, and vanilla fudge with supporting notes of allspice, candied citrus zest, and cereal. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a baking spices-driven core with flavors akin to cashew butter, charred oak, butterscotch, and black pepper. The finish is dry. Full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a meaty texture. $90 – 4 Stars
Lost Lantern Tom's Foolery — Single Cask 9 Years Old Rye Whiskey
Brilliant, medium amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of baking spices, cereal, and rye with supporting notes of brioche, citrus zest, and honey. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a baking spices-driven core with flavors of charred oak, candied ginger, and black pepper. The finish is dry. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $120 – 3.5 Stars
Lost Lantern Middle West — Single Cask Straight Rye Whiskey
Brilliant, medium tawny/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of chocolate, roasted nuts, and nutmeg with supporting notes of black tea, five spice, and rye. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a cereal-driven core with supporting flavors of candied ginger, almond butter, oak, and honey. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and impeccably balanced with a voluptuous texture. $90 – 4.5 Stars
Lost Lantern Cedar Ridge — Single Cask Straight Wheat Whiskey
Brilliant, medium copper color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of candied ginger, black tea, and cinnamon with supporting notes of semisweet, vanilla bean, and sultanas. The palate echoes the nose delivering a baking spices-driven core with flavors akin to dried fruits, five spice, ginger biscuits, and oak. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. $90 – 4.5 Stars
Keeper's Heart Irish + American Blended Whiskey
Brilliant, light copper color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of baking spices, caramel, and wild flowers with supporting notes of cashew butter and honey. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a candied ginger-driven core with flavors akin to baked apple, apricot stone, and treacle. The finish is long. Full-bodied and flawlessly balanced with a chewy texture. $29.99 – 4 Stars
