Natterjack The Mistake Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of ginger biscuits, caramel, and orange peel with supporting notes of cereal, leather, and honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a toffee and oak-driven core with supporting flavors of sultanas, baked apple, maple syrup, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $58.99 – 4.5 Stars
Gran Duque D'Alba Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez
Brilliant, beautiful mahogany color with hints of amber. The aromatics are bold and complex offering scents of caramel, aged leather, cigar box, dried fruits, charred marshmallow, and vanilla beans. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush caramel/toffee core with Sherry, nutmeg, brown butter, and oak with accents of honeycomb. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with decadent fruit, confection, and spice flavors. $49.99 – 4.5 Stars
GlenDronach Original 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, medium copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of dried fruits, Sherry, and butterscotch with supporting notes of vanilla, treacle, and roasted nuts. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a Sherry-driven core with supporting flavors of toffee, sultanas, baking spices, and toasted walnut. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and favorably balanced with an opulent texture. $65.99 – 4.5 Stars
Triple Dog Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, light golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of cashew butter, caramel, and baking spices with supporting notes of oak and candied ginger. The palate substantially agrees with the nose delivering a cereal-driven core with flavors akin to crème brulee, hazelnut, quince, and vanilla. The finish is long with notes of honey. Medium to full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a supple texture. $41.99 – 4 Stars
Casa Obsidiana Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of cooked agave, fresh herbs, and citrus zest with supporting notes of wild flowers and straw. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a baked agave-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, grass, honey, and black pepper rising on the finish. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and impeccably balanced with a vibrant texture. $185 – 4.5 Stars
Drumshanbo Sausage Tree Irish Vodka
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of mineral and fresh herbs with supporting notes of straw and citrus zest. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a wet river stone-driven core with supporting flavors of under-ripe apples, citrus grass, and mineral. The finish is dry and ultra clean. Medium to full-bodied and impeccably balanced with a vibrant texture. $29.99 – 4.5 Stars
XUXU Strawberry & Cream Liqueur
Opaque, medium pink cream color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of strawberry and cream with supporting notes of vanilla cream. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering an strawberry cream-driven core with flavors of a red berry milkshake. The finish is long and viscous. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars
St. Hubertus Herbal Liqueur
Bright, deep amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of dried herbs, orange peel, and rhubarb with supporting notes of chamomile, candied citrus zest, and ginger. The palate confirms the nose delivering a orange peel-driven core with flavors of kumquat, verbena, and licorice. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. $19.99 – 4 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
Christian Drouin ABC de Christian Drouin Aperitif
See the Full BevX Featured Review -Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of baked apple, jasmine, and orange peel with supporting notes of cinnamon, wild flowers, and candied citrus zest. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a baked apple-driven core with supporting flavors of quince, apricot stone, peach, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and impeccably balanced with a supple texture. $34.99 – 5 Stars
