Zucca Rabarbaro Gran Reserva Amaro
Opaque, deep mahogany color. The aromatics are very intense, giving aromas of dried herbs, treacle, eucalyptus, and rhubarb with supporting notes of campfire, dark chocolate, tamari, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a baking spices-driven core with supporting flavors of brown sugar, candied ginger, cocoa nibs, orange peel, and dense balsamic. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and ideally balanced with a rich, viscous texture. $44.99 – 5 Stars
Old Elk Double Wheat Straight Wheat Whiskey
Brilliant, deep golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of caramel, molasses, and crème brulee with supporting notes of butterscotch, honey, and gingerbread. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a baked apple-driven core with flavors of cashew butter, five spice, candied pecans, and dried fruits. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $114.99 – 5 Stars
All Nations Small Batch — Batch 1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bright, medium amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of baking spices, brown sugar, and gingerbread with supporting notes of butterscotch, cigar box, crème brulee, and orange peel. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a candied ginger-driven core with flavors of banana bread, black tea, caramel, roasted nuts, black pepper, and maple syrup. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and flawlessly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $54.99 – 5 Stars
Christian Drouin ABC de Christian Drouin Aperitif
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, 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
Waterford Whisky Cuvée: Koffi Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of orange peel, nutmeg, and apricot stone with supporting notes of almond butter, brioche, and candied citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a malted barley-driven core with flavors akin to gingerbread, citrus zest, marzipan, and hints of anise. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with an opulent texture. $89.99 – 5 Stars
Waterford Whisky Single Farm Origin: Rathclogh Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, golden color with hints of amber. The nose is filled with the scents of freshly cut hay, sandalwood, and spring flowers, with notes of wild honey, lemon zest, and blackberry with hints of beeswax. The palate is in large agreement with the nose delivering sweet, baked apples with supporting notes of red berries, steeped grains, rich caramel, brown baking spices with hints of butterscotch. Full-bodied with superb balance and great length that gets even better with a subtle splash of water. $79.99 – 5 Stars
Waterford Whisky Single Farm Origin: Dunmore Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, golden color with hints of amber. The nose is very expressive offering scents of honey, butter toffee, caramel, citrus zest, and refined ginger biscuits. The palate echoes the nose delivering a steeped malt-driven core with lush baked apples, caramel, loads of baking spices and vanilla cream with hints of candied ginger rising on the finish. Full-bodied and ultra balanced while being extremely decadent with hints of honeycomb. $79.99 – 5 Stars
Waterford Whisky Single Farm Origin: Dunbell Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, golden color. The aromatics are beautiful and complex with sweet Whiskey in the lead (redolent of corn Whiskey), caramel, hints of sandalwood, toasted grains, and hints of dried mint and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich and spicy, caramel and ginger-driven core with hints of toffee, pear preserves, nutmeg, and apricot. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with abundant spice joined by decadent almond butter and chocolate accents. $79.99 – 5 Stars
