Glengoyne 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, pale copper color. The nose is filled with the scents of toasted malt, baked apples, and toasted coconut with hints of lemon zest and sandalwood. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering an orchard fruit-driven core with supporting notes of toffee, brown butter, and black pepper rising on the finish. Full-bodied and ideally proportioned offering with sprite acidity and subtle baking spices rising on the finish. $53.99 – 4.5 Stars
Glengoyne 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, deep gold to amber color. The nose is decadent, filled with the scents of caramel, baked apples, and cinnamon, with supporting notes of gingerbread, oak, and Sherry. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a Sherry and fruit-driven core with waves of brown baking spices, candied ginger, and oak. Full-bodied and rich with alluring spice, pastry, and oak accents. $244.99 – 4.5 Stars
Glengoyne 25 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, deep amber color. The nose is quite complex offering scents of oak and saddle leather with waves of cinnamon, treacle, and nutmeg. The palate echoes the nose delivering a baked orchard fruit-drive core with assertive baking spice and pepper notes with accents of oak, ginger, and star anise. Full-bodied showing loads of barrel-driven spice notes with a spicy finish. $620 – 4 Stars
Griffo Scott Street Gin
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is beautifully aromatic offering scents of juniper and citrus zest with accents of forest floor, cardamom, and hints of pickling spices. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a vibrant, juniper-driven core with generous notes of lemon and spice with subtle accents of sea salt. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with the sprite spirit and botanicals being supported by a generous dose of acidity making it a pleasure to sip. $34 – 4.5 Stars
Griffo Vodka
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is subtle, offering scents of shale, blanched almonds, and summer grass with accents of corn. The palate echoes the nose delivering a grain-driven core with supporting notes of mineral, green apple, and hints of white pepper. Medium-bodied with a bright dose of acidity and long, lingering grain and mineral flavors. $24 – 4 Stars
Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, gold to amber color. The nose is filled with the scents of almond butter, caramel, and toasted cereal with accents of vanilla, maple, and cloves. The palate echoes the nose delivering a maple and toffee driven core with toasted oak, steeped grains, dark chocolate, and coconut. Full-bodied with good balance and great length on the palate as it becomes drier with earth accents. Their signature high-malt recipe with 51% corn, 34% malted barley, and 15% rye. A gift box is also available for the holidays at a cost of $59.99. $45.99 – 4 Stars
Old Elk Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, amber color. The nose is filled with the scents of sweet butter toffee and caramel with accents of vanilla, butterscotch, and brown sugar. The palate is in accord with the nose delivering a roasted nut-driven core with clove, nutmeg, black pepper, and oak. Full-bodied with nice balance and a tannic grip rising on the finish. $69.99 – 4 Stars
Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey
Brilliant, gold to amber color. The nose is filled with the assertive scents of Christmas spices supported by waves of baked peaches, mace, cinnamon, vanilla cream, and caramel. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush, baked orchard fruit-driven core with waves of caramel, spicy rye, oak, and allspice. Full-bodied with ideal balance and great length on the palate as it becomes drier with accents of cloves. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars
Isle of Skye 18 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, pale copper color. The nose is filled with the scents of earth and green apples with supporting notes of sea breezes, citrus, and black pepper with hints of campfire. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a rich fruit-forward core with flavors of fruitcake with accents of caramel, cocoa, toffee, and hints of smoke. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance as this Whisky marries fruit and spice with complex earth tones. $64.99 – 4 Stars
Isle of Skye 21 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, with a copper/amber color. The aromatics are filled with the scents of treacle and toasted walnuts with supporting notes of tropical fruits and caramel, kumquat, and toffee. The palate echoes the nose delivering a toffee-driven core with generous notes of honey, toasted malt, brown baking spices, and fruitcake with hints of smoke and citrus. Medium to full-bodied with perfect balance as it brings together decadent caramel and toffee flavors with spice and oak. $114.99 – 4.5 Stars
