Van Gogh Oranje Flavored Vodka
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are wonderfully assertive with layers of orange zest equaled by dense orange pulp and subtle accents of sharper sour citrus notes. The palate echoes the nose delivering a concentrated blast of sweet orange on the front of the palate that quickly becomes a bittersweet Mandarin orange wave that finishes with bright citrus acidity. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced as the vibrant bitter and sweet fruit is foiled by bright acidity. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Van Gogh Mango Flavored Vodka
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, crystal clear. On the nose you are immediately struck by the purity of the mango and then the supporting notes of citrus and green melon complete the package. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering an attractive and dense mango core with flanking notes of orange zest and a cool note redolent of green melon. Medium-bodied with a silky fruit core that's balanced by a healthy dose of vibrant acidity. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars
Van Gogh Cool Peach Flavored Vodka
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose explodes with the scents of freshly cut peaches with a healthy dose of nectarine and hints of fresh herbs as well. The palate confirms the nose delivering a sweet peach-driven core with flanking notes of orange and orange peel and a very pleasing spearmint accent on the finish. Medium-bodied with a lush and sweet peach core. $24.99 – 4 Stars
King of Kentucky 14 Years Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant deep cherry wood color. The nose is amazingly harmonious and complex even before a water addition. (It's better after a splash of water.) The nose is filled with scents of charred oak, baked apples and pears, caramel, brown baking spices, and leather. The palate echoes the nose delivering a dense fruit and chocolate focused core with generous waves of brown baking spices and oak with subtle hints of mint, pineapple, and pepper. Full-bodied with a complex and dense palate that greatly evolves with water and aeration. Sip slowly as it's not cheap and there are just about 1,000 bottles available. $199 – 4.5 Stars
La Luna Lote #7 Joven, 100% Cupreata Mezcal
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are wonderfully complex and compelling with lovely floral and citrus notes lingering just behind the bright, and subtly sweet wood smoke. The palate confirms the nose delivering a rich baked agave core with waves of smoke, citrus, and vanilla with accents of black pepper and chili on the finish. Full-bodied with a opulent texture and complex flavors framed by bright acidity contributing to the deft balance. A lovely artisan Mezcal with style and panache. $42.99 – 4 Stars
Antica Classic Sambuca
See the Full BevX Featured Review - Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear with clear signs of viscosity. The aromatics are very clean and pure with scents of anise and fennel with supporting notes of pepper and floral notes with hints of orange peel and cinnamon. The palate echoes the nose delivering a silky core that prominently features star anise with flanking notes of pepper and brown baking spices. Medium to full-bodied with a velvet-like core that is also refreshing with bright pepper notes and a dose of acidity. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars
Bacardi Añejo 4 Years Old Rum
Brilliant copper color. The nose is absolutely seductive and lovely marrying youthful spirit notes with subtle barrel accents offering scents of dried orchard fruits with wild honey, allspice, oak, and vanilla bean. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant core of sweet molasess foiled by a bright dose of acidity that finishes with a waves of brown baking spices and oak. Medium-bodied with ideal balance thanks to the lively acidity found at the core. $19.99 – 4.5 Stars
Bacardi Reserva Ocho 8 Years Old Rum
Deep golden color with hints of amber. The nose is filled with the scents of dried apples, apricots, and peach met with toffee, brown spics and sweet vanilla accented oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush and silky core that ideally marries fruit and caramel with roasted nuts, spice, and oak. Full-bodied with a rich and dense core supported by bright spice notes and enough acidity to keep it refreshing. $29.99 – 4 Stars
Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez 10 Years Old Rum
Brilliant, deep amber color. The nose explodes with rich caramel and tropical fruits and waves of sweet brown baking spices, treacle, and toffee. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a decadent dessert style Rum that expands on the palate and finishes with sweet vanilla and cola. Full-bodied with a dense and lush core that expands to a sweet spirit that is redolent of sweet Sherry. $39.99 – 3.5 Stars
Vektor Vodka
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is subtle but focused with delicate, sweet grain notes supported by accents of wet river rocks, chalk, dried flowers, and hints of white pepper. The palate echoes the nose delivering a bright, grain-driven core with generous floral and mineral notes and a peppery finish. Medium-bodied with a lovely, silky texture that ideally carries the subtle grain and mineral notes finishing with a dose of bright acidity. $30 – 4 Stars
