King of Kentucky Barrel No. 14 — 2022 15 Years Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, deep amber color. The nose is amazingly harmonious,and complex with notes of sweet fruit cake, dense caramel, freshly hulled grains, honey, and cigar box with accents of candied ginger and brown baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a robust, caramel and charred oak core with waves of dense fruit cake, toasted grains, and five spice. Full-bodied with a complex and dense palate that greatly evolves with water and aeration. Sip slowly as it's not cheap and there are just 3,500 bottles available. $250 – 4.5 Stars
Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky
Brilliant, pale copper color. The nose is filled with the scents of stewed tropical fruits with a generous dose of vanilla, caramel malt, and brown baking spices with charred oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush, Sherry-soaked fruit core with accents of candied orange peel, clove, and cinnamon bark. Full-bodied with loads of barrel-driven spice notes and an oaky finish. Non-chill filtered, rested on Bourbon and European Sherry casks. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars
Jikuya Black Sweet Potato Shochu
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are subtle offering scents of cooked stone fruits and tubers with accents of clay, mineral, and grass. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a dry, fruit-driven core with generous notes of earth, wet clay, and bamboo. Medium-bodied and subtly complex with intriguing earth characteristics. Made with sweet potatoes, Japanese rice, and black koji. $45.99 – 4.5 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
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
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
Laird's Old Fashioned (RTD)
Brilliant, bronze to amber color. The nose is filled with the scents of fresh orange peel supported by baked apples with accents of bitters, and more orange notes with hints of sweet cherry. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a decadent, fruit-driven core with waves of brown spice, Brandy, and orange essence. A bold and authentic cocktail with complex flavors and great length. Pour over ice and strain and serve on fresh ice with an orange slice or peel. This lovely RTD proves that Laird's Applejack is the ideal spirit for the classic Old Fashioned. $14.99 – 4.5 Stars
