Casa D'Aristi XTA Liqueur
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wonderfully intense with scents of exotic tropical flowers, honey, and anise with hints of wild mint, candied orange peel, and papaya. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich honey and anise focused core with flanking notes of mint and honeycomb. Full-bodied with intense spice and herbal flavors that give this sweet and lush Liqueur an unexpected vibrancy. $32.95 – 5 Stars
Christian Brothers Sacred Bond – Bottled in Bond American Brandy
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is rich with the scents of red and black berries with notes of plum, vanilla bean, fig, nougat, marzipan, allspice, and black currant jam. The palate fully confirms the nose delivering a rich, fruit-focused core with waves of sweet vanilla, brown baking spices, and spicy/sweet oak. Being bottled at 50% abv it is quite intense while still being very nuanced and complex with perfect balance and great length. $24.99 – 5 Stars
Pasote Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wild and complex offering scents of baked and raw agave with a beautiful, fresh herbal layer that flows seamlessly to green, fresh jalapeno with lime. It's a Mexican kitchen in a glass. The palate matches the nose is each respect delivering an agave fruit core that is generously supported by waves of green herbs, lime, and peppery heat that fades to a sweet, baked agave fruit finish. Medium-bodied while full-throttle in terms of the flavors with great definition of flavor with long, lingering flavors. $49 – 5 Stars
Pasote Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are lovely and inviting as this repo carries on the rich fruit found in their blanco while some of the more angular herbal edges have been tamed and replaced with soft honey and cask notes. The palate echoes the nose delivering a soft and silky agave and orchard fruit core with supporting notes of lime, salt, mineral, and delicate spice notes provided by the cask. Medium-bodied with rich, generous flavors of agave. Perfctly balanced with a bright dose of acidity that keeps it vibrant and allows the subtle secondary notes to shine. $59 – 5 Stars
Frey Ranch Gin
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The vibrant juniper jumps from the glass and greets the nose followed quickly by the sagebrush that adds a unique note. Waves of exotic spices add to the fun with a bright citrus note that seems to frame all of the botanicals. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and chewy core with an incredibly dense and chewy array of fresh botanicals with trailing notes of coriander and citrus. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance and great length. $29.99 – 5 Stars
Malfy Con Limone Gin
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are unique in the Gin world with vibrant lemon flowers, lemon zest, and pulp taking the lead with juniper taking on a supporting roll. The palate confirms the nose again delivering a bright, assertive lemon note that reveals many complex layers and subtle botanical accents on a canvas of a silky and pure spirit. Medium-bodied with perfect balance with a rich, silky texture that carries the flavors from the fruity entry to the dry, zesty finish. $28.99 – 5 Stars
West Cork 10 Years Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wonderfully intense with waves of rich caramel malt, tea biscuits, honey, wild flowers, vanilla bean, and toffee. The palate is in full agreement with the nose while delivering a super rich and ever-expansive malt core that is impossibly silky. Supporting notes of brown baking spices, gingerbread, and toasted oak round out the package. This single malt is bold and beautiful while never being cloying or heavy as vibrant spice notes and a generous dose of acidity keep it fresh. $39.99 – 5 Stars
Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics jump out at you offering waves of smoke and peat delivered on a dense bed of sweet, honey-soaked malt with accents of spring flowers, heather, and a hint of citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose being rich with flavors of baked apples, malt, and honey accented by dry oak and grass notes. Wonderfully balanced and complex offering new wrinkles with each sip. This is a bold and hedonistic Whiskey with perfectly integrated peat and smoke notes that marry with the Whiskey rather than trample upon it. $44.99 – 5 Stars
Francescano Natura Assisi Pistachio Cream Liqueur
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is hedonistic with the scents of freshly ground pistachio being less sweet than one would expect with accents of richly toasted pistachio. The palate fully concurs with the nose delivering dense layers of pistachio with a roasted nut edge and subtle hints of vanilla. It's less sweet than expected (a good thing) being laser focused on purity. Medium-bodied with incredible viscosity coating every corner of your mouth while still being incredibly balanced and nuanced. $21.99 – 5 Stars
Francescano Natura Assisi Lemon Cream Liqueur
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wonderfully fresh and vibrant with the scents of lemon zest and sweet lemon juice being redolent of Limoncello and lemon drop candies. The palate confirms the nose delivering a rich, creamy core with bright lemon pulp and zest sharing an equal stage with a creamy custard. Medium-bodied with incredible viscosity coating every corner of your mouth while maintaining perfect balance. $21.99 – 5 Stars
