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
Chuko Yokka Koji Awamori
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of sweet grains, green apple, jicama, tropical flowers, and pear, with dark caramel notes. The palate echoes the nose delivering a powerful grain/rice-driven core redolent of young single-malt Whiskey with accents of pecan rolls and creme caramel. Full-bodied and charmingly complex with waves of fruit, grains, and spicy pastries. Made with a single-distillation to preserve the tremendous raw but refined flavors. $44.99 – 5 Stars
Jikuya White Sweet Potato Shochu
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is absolutely beautiful offering scents of ripe stone fruits, as well as tropical fruit, white flowers, roasted sweet potatoes, and Darjeeling tea, with subtle herb and spice accents. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich but vibrant roasted fruit and vegetable core with waves of mineral, herbs, and soft pepper accents rising on the finish. Medium-bodied and wonderfully complex with the flavors coming in subtle waves rather hitting you over the head with a dominant note. Made with sweet potatoes, rice, and white koji. $45.99 – 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
Rubirosa Limited Edition 8 Years Old Rum
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBeautiful, deep amber color. The nose is complex and seductive offering scents of butter toffee, roasted pineapple, vanilla bean, and dried cherries accented by dark caramel, macaroons, and hints of allspice. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush caramel and tropical fruit-driven core with waves of baking spices, sweet oak, decadent ginger biscuits, and kola nut. Full-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a fresh dose of acidity and lovely savory and sweet pepper accents found only on the finish. The perfect cigar Rum, aged in American white oak and finished in Cognac barrels. $34.99 – 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
Rancho La Gloria Margarita (RTD)
Bright, semi-opaque pale yellow color. The nose is filled with the scent of fresh-squeezed lime with candied citrus and honey. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a sweet, lime-centric core with waves of sweet, fruity wine, and accents of tart lime zest. Medium-bodied with waves of lime and citrus flavors with a sweet/tart candy finish. null $8.99 – 3.5 Stars
Rancho La Gloria Skinny Margarita — Strawberry (RTD)
Bright, semi-opaque pink/ruby color. The nose is subtle, offering scents of sweet strawberry and red berries with spring flowers and candy sugar. The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet, red berry core with tart berries and citrus accents to keep it fresh. Medium-bodied with great fruit concentration and a tart lemonade-like finish. null $8.99 – 3 Stars
