Shucked Lulu's Blend 7 Years Old Bourbon Whiskey
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium tawny/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of caramel, baking spices, and candied ginger with supporting notes of vanilla, treacle, and dried fruits. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a toffee-driven core with flavors akin to gingerbread, honey, orange peel, and banana bread. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and flawlessly balanced with an opulent texture. Spice-driven with 21% Rye in the mash bill. $60 – 4.5 Stars
Hardhide Chilton County Peach Flavored Whiskey
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light, golden peach color. The nose is filled with scents of dry peach and stone fruit pits with a mineral accent followed by a bold American Whiskey nose. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a Whiskey and peach-focused core with stone fruits, caramel, brown sugar, toffee, and accents of brown baking spices. Full-bodied and wonderfully balanced with a near-impossible marriage of fruit and Whiskey. Bottled at 86-proof, so it's not shy. $29.99 – 4.5 Stars
Saratoga Revolutionary Rum
Brilliant, medium tawny/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of caramel, dried fruits, and vanilla with supporting notes of brown sugar, gingerbread, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a caramel-driven core with flavors of treacle, baking spices, toasted oak, and marzipan. The finish is long and lingering with generous spice accents. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $31.49 – 4.5 Stars
Club Kokomo Artisanal White Rum
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of vanilla, honey, and roasted pineapple with supporting notes of apricot stone, orchid, crème brulee, and meringue. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a tropical fruit-driven core with supporting flavors of lychee, star fruit, slate, and a bit of cane Rum funk. The finish is crisp. Medium to full-bodied and favorably balanced with a vibrant texture. $32.99 – 4 Stars
Blue Run Flight Series II — Santa Monica Pier Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of toffee, brown sugar, and black pepper with supporting notes of baked apple, five spice, cashew butter, and butterscotch. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a caramel-driven core with supporting flavors of vanilla, roasted nuts, white pepper, and dried fruits. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and favorably balanced with an opulent texture. $119.99 – 4 Stars
Saratoga Fenimore Gin
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wonderfully aromatic with bold and fresh scents of chamomile and juniper in the lead with supporting accents of orange peel, anise, and hints of marshmallow. The palate echoes the nose delivering a complex and herbaceous juniper-driven core with accents of citrus pulp and zest, orchard fruits, and licorice. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance offering rich fruit and creamy marshmallow notes with generous acidity and spice to foil the lush core. $32.49 – 4.5 Stars
Natterjack Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, light golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of baked apple, nutmeg, and cinnamon with supporting notes of vanilla bean, oak, and cereal. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a baked and dried fruits-driven core with flavors akin to orange zest, cigar box, peach, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a supple texture. $39.99 – 4 Stars
Natterjack Cask Strength Blended Irish Whiskey
Bright, medium golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of orange blossom, clove, and caramel with supporting notes of candied ginger, honey, and oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering an oak-driven core with flavors of malted barley, butterscotch, charred oak, cinnamon, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with a blast of heat. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $89.99 – 4.5 Stars
Natterjack The Mistake Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of ginger biscuits, caramel, and orange peel with supporting notes of cereal, leather, and honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a toffee and oak-driven core with supporting flavors of sultanas, baked apple, maple syrup, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $58.99 – 4.5 Stars
Gran Duque D'Alba Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez
Brilliant, beautiful mahogany color with hints of amber. The aromatics are bold and complex offering scents of caramel, aged leather, cigar box, dried fruits, charred marshmallow, and vanilla beans. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush caramel/toffee core with Sherry, nutmeg, brown butter, and oak with accents of honeycomb. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with decadent fruit, confection, and spice flavors. $49.99 – 4.5 Stars
