Mr. Pickles Pacific Northwest Gin
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wonderfully aromatic with the fresh scents of juniper in the lead with supporting accents of green tea, peppercorns, and hints of pine forest floor. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a rich and lush core of semisweet spirit with waves of juniper, citrus, and pickling spices with fresh herbs. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with the silky spirit being supported by a generous dose of acidity making it a pleasure to sip. $34.99 – 4.5 Stars
Eight Settlers Ragtown American Whiskey
Brilliant, deep golden/copper color. The nose is spicy and assertive offering scents of caramel with loads of brown baking spices with charred oak, and brown sugar. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a rich caramel and fruit core with a lot of astringent tannins, spice, and black pepper. Full-bodied with loads of wood tannin, pepper, and spikes of alcohol heat. $60 – 3 Stars
Eight Settlers Devil's Gate Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, amber/copper color. The nose is filled with scents of vanilla cream, sweet corn Whiskey, and brown butter with brown spices, pepper, and oak. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a rich, sweet, corn Whiskey core with generous spice and vanilla accents finishing with a cold, black tea-like tannin. Full-bodied with great length and ideal balance and bright acidity. $50.89 – 3.5 Stars
Eight Settlers Butler Vodka
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is subtle and delicate with notes of vanilla, mineral, and talc with subtle floral accents. The palate confirms the nose delivering a vibrant, sweet vanilla-driven core with soft mineral and sweet citrus notes on the finish. Medium-bodied with subtle flavors and enough citrus notes to offer balance. $28.99 – 3.5 Stars
Eight Settlers Green Ditch Gin
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose reveals a robust, classic Gin with waves of juniper in the lead supported by scents of citrus zest, sweet anise, and dried seeds. The palate echoes the nose delivering a pleasingly juniper forward core with waves of lemon and lime zest with licorice, and hints of coriander and pepper. Full-bodied with a silky spirit and generous botanicals balanced ideally with citrus and spice. $42 – 4 Stars
Kula Organic White Rum
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is filled with the scents of grassy, fresh cut sugarcane with supporting notes of mineral, talc, and subtle herbal accents. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a dry, mineral and grass-focused core with waves of talc, mineral, and black pepper rising on the finish. Medium-bodied with good balance thanks to a dose of bright acidity. $23 – 3.5 Stars
Kula Dark Rum
Brilliant, dark amber color. The nose reveals a classic aged Rum with concentrated aromatics of dense, roasted fruits, caramel, oak, and loads of brown baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich yet dry caramel and brown butter-driven core with waves of allspice, oak, and nutmeg with hints of clove and pepper. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance as it delivers a complex blend of aged Rum and spices. $23 – 4 Stars
Kula Toasted Coconut Flavored Rum
Brilliant, pale golden color. The nose is filled with the scent of freshly toasted coconut with hints of coconut oil and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering lovely flavors of toasted coconut on a canvas of young Rum with accents of caramel and butterscotch. Medium-bodied with unmistakable coconut notes on the nose and the palate being much more dry than the typical flavored Rum. $23 – 4 Stars
West Peak Palo Madre Paloma (RTD)
Brilliant, crystal clear with a very pale straw color. The nose is quite attractive offering scents of grapefruit, candied grapefruit zest, Tequila, and spring flowers. The palate somewhat agrees with the nose as the grapefruit flavors become far more pithy with soft, faint citrus and Tequila flavors finishing with a bitter edge. Medium-bodied with subtle flavors and less carbonation than we would prefer. $50 – 3 Stars
Cultor Flora (RTD)
Brilliant, grapefruit color being completely opaque. The nose is complex and intriguing with scents of watermelon, cucumber, grapefruit and just a faint hint of floral notes but we wanted more hibiscus. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a fruit-forward core with sweet grapefruit and cucumber in the lead with pithy citrus notes on the finish. Medium-bodied and very refreshing, especially when served over ice. $22.99 – 3.5 Stars
