Vermont Spirits Coppers - Sugarwood Gin
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is very inviting and complex with beautiful scents of orange and juniper with flanking notes of earthy angelica root and citrus. The palate concurs with the nose while delivering a rich and slightly sweet, maple spirit core dosed with juniper, orange, and green tea. Full-bodied with a silky and semisweet core spiked with fresh botanicals while being perfectly balanced with a bright dose of citrus-like acidity. $34.99 – 4.5 Stars
Vermont Spirits Gold Vodka
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wonderfully seductive and decadent being reminiscent of maple cakes with accents of toasted almonds and mineral. The palate affirms the fabulous nose being wonderfully lush and silky with a mildly sweet and pleasingly assertive minerality that adds structure and style. Medium-bodied with a rich, velvet-like texture while delivering bright acidity resulting in perfect balance. $42.99 – 4.5 Stars
Vermont Spirits No. 14 Apple Brandy
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, golden amber color. The nose is filled with the scents of baked apples with accents of charred oak, butterscotch, nutmeg, and vanilla bean. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich, apple-driven core with waves of brown baking spices, pepper, oak, and ginger. Medium-bodied with bright fruit supported by loads of oak, spice, and sharp ginger notes that add shape and intrigue. $52.99 – 4 Stars
Don Q Piña Flavored Rum
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is filled with the scents of baked pineapple with soft, vanilla-accented white Rum offering hints of lime and honey. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush, sweet, and juicy pineapple core with flanking tart pineapple acidity, silky Rum, and vibrant citrus. Medium-bodied with ripe and sweet pineapple a its core with enough bright citrus-like acidity to keep it fresh. $13.99 – 4.5 Stars
Vermont Spirits Coppers Gin
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are alluring and complex with orange peel on near equal footing with the juniper supported by coriander and cardamon giving a slight Indian spice feel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich and silky grain spirit core infused with vibrant juniper and citrus with enough acidity to add lift and brightness. Medium to full-bodied with a velvety core spirit with the botanicals seamlessly integrated while being perfectly balanced. $28.99 – 4.5 Stars
Van Gogh Vodka
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is expressive while ultra clean with bright, nearly sweet scents of wheat with supporting notes of pear, citrus, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a grain-driven core flanked by ripe orchard fruit, citrus zest, and a wet river stone like minerality that defines the finish. Medium-bodied showing perfect balance with a silky texture and a pristine finish. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars
Balblair (second release) Vintage 1999 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, 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 ReviewBrilliant, 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 ReviewBrilliant, 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
