Crown Royal Whisky Lemonade (RTD)
Hazy, golden straw color with light carbonation. The nose is filled with the scents of fresh lemonade with a caramel-touched Whisky note in the background. The palate echoes the nose delivering a fresh lemonade-driven core offering both sweet and tart lemon flavors with a dose of Whisky that adds body and a touch of vanilla. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced delivering superb refreshment — the addition of ice accentuates the sweetness. $14.99 – 4 Stars
Crown Royal Whisky & Cola (RTD)
Deep cola color with red accents and a healthy carbonation. The nose reveals classic Whisky and cola aromatics as the Whisky gives a subtle cherry quality. The palate is in full agreement with the nose being identical to a fresh-made cocktail. Balance is the greatest asset of this RTD as the cola and Crown Royal Whisky are delivered in perfect measure. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced delivering pure refreshment. Add any citrus to further lift the flavors. $14.99 – 4 Stars
Crown Royal Peach Tea (RTD)
Brilliant, burnt orange and peach with a very light touch of carbonation. The nose is filled with the scents of canned peach and candied orange. The palate confirms the nose delivering a peach-driven core with light notes of sweet black tea. Medium-bodied with subtle flavors of peach and tea. $14.99 – 3 Stars
Crown Royal Washington Apple (RTD)
Brilliant, red ruby red color with a very light dose carbonation. The nose is filled with the scents of fresh apple juice with faint accents of caramel and red berries. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red apple-driven core with supporting notes of green apple, candied apple, and cranberry. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced delivering pure refreshment. $14.99 – 4 Stars
Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, deep bronze color. The aromatics are quite complex and intense with waves caramel and cinnamon with dried fruit, toasted nuts, and soft, sweet earth tones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a spicy fruit and caramel-driven core with waves of mocha, vanilla cream, and hints of saddle leather. Full-bodied with bold fruit and spice displaying pleasing vibrancy due to bright acidity and ideal balance. $34.99 – 4 Stars
Green River Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, pale gold/copper color. The nose is seductive with warm aromatics of toasted cereal enrobed in caramel with accents of baked peach, toasted nuts, and cinnamon. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a toffee-driven core with supporting notes of brioche, candied cashews, honey, and black pepper accents on the finish. Full-bodied with a lush, silky texture balanced by generous spice notes. $34.99 – 4 Stars
Don Q Double Aged Port Cask Finish Rum
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby red color. The nose is beautiful, offering scents of decadent caramel and juicy Ruby Port that gives way to nutty Tawny Port, honey, and loads of brown baking spices and toasted oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with generous waves of caramel, dried orchard fruits, toasted nuts, and dense pomegranate notes. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance as it delivers the perfect marriage of aged Rum and Port. This tasty Rum is made from a blend of the classic Don Q Rums aged five to eight years in American oak followed by three years in European Port casks. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars
Don Q Double Aged Zinfandel Cask Finish Rum
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, amber color with hints of ruby. The aromatics are so seductive that you can be satisfied nosing this Rum for hours. Vibrant red currants take the lead backed by scents of caramel, honey, and hints of allspice, and toasted oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a core of red berries that phase from sweet to tart with a generous dose of vanilla, honey, oak, and rich caramel. Medium to full-bodied with perfect balance with the blend of red berries and classic aged Rum flavors. This charming Rum is made from a blend of the classic Don Q Rums aged five to eight years in American oak followed by three years in California Zinfandel casks. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars
Don Q Double Aged Cognac Cask Finish Rum
Brilliant, copper to amber color. The nose is absolutely gorgeous and complex, offering scents of deep caramel, baked apples, molasses, vanilla, and an unmistakable dose of Cognac cask with its rich brown baking spices. The palate is in agreement with the nose delivering lush caramel and fruit with silky brown butter and baking spices foiled by accents of ginger, oak, and hints of black pepper. Full-bodied with perfect balance as the spice notes and abundant acidity rival the decadent flavors. This complex Rum is made from a blend of the classic Don Q Rums aged five to eight years in American oak followed by two years in French Cognac casks. $79.99 – 5 Stars
Empress 1908 — Indigo Gin
Brilliant and beautiful, deep indigo color. The aromatics jump from the glass being very floral with bright notes of juniper and grapefruit, with an underlying earthy edge. The palate echoes the nose delivering a very sprite and vibrant botanical core that delivers floral essences with a bit of ginger heat to frame the package. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a bright note of acidity that keeps the complex mélange of botanicals at attention. Made from eight botanicals in Victoria, Canada. $39.99 – 4.5 Stars
