Jikuya White Sweet Potato Shochu
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is absolutely beautiful offering scents of ripe stone fruits, as well as tropical fruit, white flowers, roasted sweet potatoes, and Darjeeling tea, with subtle herb and spice accents. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich but vibrant roasted fruit and vegetable core with waves of mineral, herbs, and soft pepper accents rising on the finish. Medium-bodied and wonderfully complex with the flavors coming in subtle waves rather hitting you over the head with a dominant note. Made with sweet potatoes, rice, and white koji. $45.99 – 5 Stars
Rubirosa Private Reserve 4 Years Old Rum
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekDeep golden/amber color. The aromatics are intoxicating, offering waves of butterscotch, dense black cherry, vanilla bean, and roasted banana accented by notes of fresh cigars, tropical grasses, and rich caramel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a gorgeous tropical fruit and caramel centric core with waves of nutmeg, candied orange peel, and complex black pepper notes. Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity that keeps the palate vibrant. The ideal cocktail Rum, aged in American white oak and finished in Cognac barrels. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars
Rubirosa Limited Edition 8 Years Old Rum
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBeautiful, deep amber color. The nose is complex and seductive offering scents of butter toffee, roasted pineapple, vanilla bean, and dried cherries accented by dark caramel, macaroons, and hints of allspice. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush caramel and tropical fruit-driven core with waves of baking spices, sweet oak, decadent ginger biscuits, and kola nut. Full-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a fresh dose of acidity and lovely savory and sweet pepper accents found only on the finish. The perfect cigar Rum, aged in American white oak and finished in Cognac barrels. $34.99 – 5 Stars
Hidden Barn Batch 1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, deep bronze color. The nose is rich and generous with waves of toasted grains, almond butter, butterscotch, sweet, dried fruits, and charred oak touched by vanilla. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and robust roasted nut and caramel core with waves of brown baked spices, candied ginger, mint, and a generous dose of black pepper on the finish. Full-bodied and intense with a sharp spice signature rising on the finish. $74.99 – 4 Stars
Rancho La Gloria Margarita (RTD)
Bright, semi-opaque pale yellow color. The nose is filled with the scent of fresh-squeezed lime with candied citrus and honey. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a sweet, lime-centric core with waves of sweet, fruity wine, and accents of tart lime zest. Medium-bodied with waves of lime and citrus flavors with a sweet/tart candy finish. null $8.99 – 3.5 Stars
Rancho La Gloria Skinny Margarita — Strawberry (RTD)
Bright, semi-opaque pink/ruby color. The nose is subtle, offering scents of sweet strawberry and red berries with spring flowers and candy sugar. The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet, red berry core with tart berries and citrus accents to keep it fresh. Medium-bodied with great fruit concentration and a tart lemonade-like finish. null $8.99 – 3 Stars
Dough Ball Cookie Dough Flavored Whiskey
Brilliant, deep copper color. The nose reveals a dessert in a glass with waves of milk chocolate, butter toffee, and of course, cookie dough. The palate confirms the nose delivering a rich, caramel-focused core with generous supporting notes of chocolate chips, butterscotch, and sweet Whiskey. Medium to full-bodied with an extremely viscous, honey-like palate feel that elongates the cookie dough flavors for minutes. $29.99 – 4 Stars
NYAK VSOP Cognac
Brilliant amber/blood orange color. The nose is seductive, offering waves of ripe orchard fruits with supporting notes of sweet oak, honey, vanilla, and nutmeg. The palate echoes the nose delivering an opulent, ripe pear, apple, and apricot driven core with waves of buttery toffee, and vibrant candied ginger notes. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with generous fruit and spice flavors foiled by bright acidity and exotic pepper accents. $52.99 – 4.5 Stars
IZO Bacanora Silver
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is filled with the seductive scents of sweet mesquite smoke with waves of fresh tarragon, baked apples, mineral, and citrus zest and hints of green pepper. The palate confirms the nose delivering rich baked agave flavors with supporting notes of jalapeño, citrus, anise, and sea salt with white peppercorn accents rising on the finish. Medium to full-bodied with a silky texture and ideal balance thanks to bright citrus and ample spice notes. $80 – 4.5 Stars
Stone Castle Raki
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is alluring offering a beautiful perfume of wild flowers with ripe stone fruits supported by mineral, earthy spices, and a pleasing salinity. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush fruit-forward core with generous citrus accents and sweet tarragon notes rising on the finish. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with vibrant acidity perfectly framing the ultra-ripe fruit core. $19.99 – 4 Stars
