Warship Reserved Black Strap Rum
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is very aromatic redolent of old-style Caribbean Rums with a wild scents of blackstrap molasses, grass, balsa wood, and licorice with supporting notes of raw coconut and dried coconut husks. The palate echoes the nose delivering a dry, molasses-driven core with waves of spice and grassy accents that finish crisp with a bright dose of acidity. Medium-bodied and very vibrant with a great balance of tamed, raw flavors that are perfectly balanced with a bright dose of acidity. $22 – 4 Stars
Aviation American Gin
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are generous and complex with citrus in the lead followed closely by juniper and pine cone with supporting notes of floral lavender, orange peel, and caraway. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and silky spirit core filled with juniper and citrus with long, lingering botanical accents that become mildly earthy on the finish. Medium-bodied with a silky rich core that never feels heavy rather offering bright acidity and perfect balance. $30 – 4.5 Stars
Balblair (second release) Vintage 1999 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, copper color. The nose is amazingly complex with layers of aromatics revealed with each passing. Scents of baked apples and pears mingle in equal measure with rich oak and brown baking spices with hints of honey, leather, and citrus. The palate echoes the nose delivering a round and lush fruit and oak core enveloped with honey and spice. The flavors build and build until lingering for minutes after swallowing with accents of pepper and honey. Full-bodied with a rich, silky palate that while generous with fruit and oak never seems heavy as it's ideally balanced with bright, clean acidity and spice notes. $99.99 – 5 Stars
Balblair Vintage 2005 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, pale golden color. The aromatics are wonderfully fruity and seductive with scents of apple, peach, and honey with waves of spring flowers, nutmeg, orange zest, and vanilla. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a beautifully complex fruit-driven core with flanking notes of honey, flowers, baking spices, oak, roasted nuts, and vanilla bean. Medium to full-bodied with rich fruit and spice kept quite sprite via bright acidity and spice accents. $65 – 4.5 Stars
Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry Flavored Vodka
See the Full BevX Featured Review - Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, gorgeous violet/lavender color. The aromatics leap from the glass offering scents of crushed red and blue berries with accents of blanched almonds and subtle herbal notes. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a sweet and tart berry core with accents of black tea, nuts, and cranberry. Medium-bodied with a sweet berry core with loads of vibrant acidity and thick tannins that offer structure. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars
Van Gogh Citroen Flavored Vodka
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are crisp and lively with fresh lemon and lime juice equaled by more tart notes of citrus zest with accents of mineral and lemon drops. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant citrus pulp core with flanking notes of lemon and lime zest and subtle mineral accents rising on the finish. Medium-bodied and very refreshing with just a hint of sweetness present to tame the tart nature of citrus and to add body. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars
Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Flavored Vodka
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, rich amber, caramel color. The aromatics are quite decadent with deep, decadent scents of fresh off the stove caramel with accents of mocha, milk chocolate, and vanilla. The palate certainly concurs with the nose delivering a silky, rich caramel core with flanking notes of mocha and burnt sugar with accents of roasted nuts and chocolate. Medium-bodied with complex caramel flavors and bright acidity that keeps it fresh and vibrant. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Van Gogh Pineapple Flavored Vodka
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very expressive with scents of the entire fruit exposed led by the sweet, ripe fruit with hints of the core, skin, and crown as well. The palate echoes the nose with the ripe fruit in the lead with subtle hints of orange peel and mineral with citrus rising on the finish. Medium-bodied with intense pineapple flavors that never become overly sweet with vibrant citrus accents offering balance and structure. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Saint James Imperial Blanc Rhum Agricole
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose reveals classic Rhum Agricole notes of sugarcane and freshly cut grass with accents of tropical fruit, black pepper, and a bright salinity. The palate echoes the nose delivering a silky fruit and cane-driven core with soft grassy notes on the flank with subtle citrus accents on the finish. Medium-bodied with harmonious flavors of grass and fruit with bright acidity creating perfect balance. $19.99 – 4 Stars
Saint James Rhum Paille Rhum Agricole
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, pale, yellow straw color. The nose is wonderfully complex first showing wild grassy notes present in Rhum Agricole with dense dried fruit, wild honey, and barrel accents including vanilla bean and nutmeg. The palate is in full agreement with the nose with fruit cake dominating the core with waves of wood, grass, citrus, and spice on the flanks. Medium-bodied with complex fruit, grass, and wood notes balanced by pepper and acid. $24.99 – 3.5 Stars
