Bardstown Origin Series Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Brilliant, deep copper to amber color. The nose is vibrant offering scents of wild flowers, rich red fruits, cinnamon, and toasted oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a slightly viscous sweet grain and fruit core with loads of baking spices with hints of caramel. Full-bodied with great length and ideal balance and bright acidity. Made with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. $49.99 – 3.5 Stars
Saxtons Snowdrop Vodka
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is subtle and delicate with scents of talc, mineral, and wet paper. The palate confirms the nose delivering a soft, mineral-driven core with supporting notes of pepper, citrus zest, and sweet corn. Medium-bodied with subtle flavors and enough bright pepper notes to keep it balanced. $26.99 – 3 Stars
Coppa Cocktails Margarita (RTD)
Hazy, green/straw color. The aromatics are familiar with limejuice in the lead supported by subtle accents of Tequila and sugar. The palate echoes the nose delivering flavors reminiscent of a dilute Margarita with candied lime in the lead. Medium to light-bodied with quick-fading lime and Tequila flavors. $17.99 – 3.5 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
Up or Over Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey Sour (RTD)
Cloudy, copper/gold redolent of Whiskey touched lemonade. The nose is very pleasing with sweet citrus in the lead followed by vibrant Whiskey notes offering scents of caramel, oak, and brown baking spices. The palate flips the aromatics with Whiskey now in the lead delivering bright caramel, vanilla, and sweet/tart citrus accents. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced while being ultra-refreshing — it disappears from the glass. Served over ice as recommended. A lemon garnish is a positive reinforcement to the citrus in the cocktail and lifts the experience. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars
Greenbar Slow Hand Single Malt American Whiskey
Brilliant, mahogany to amber color. The nose is quite unique offering scents of blackberry jam with cotton candy, butterscotch, allspice, and vanilla bean The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a candied fruit core with accents of brown baking spices, cream soda, and sweet tea. Full-bodied with a pronounced sweetness akin to many flavored Whiskies bolstered by an eclectic wood element. Ideal for those seeking a sweet and fruity Whiskey. $49.99 – 3 Stars
Stambecco Maraschino Cherry Amaro
Brilliant copper/orange color. The nose is greeted with a medicinal cherry scent accented by notes of brown sugar, orange peel, and almonds. The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet cherry-driven core with flanking notes of burnt orange, marzipan, dried herbs, and hints of vanilla. Medium-bodied with sweet fruits throughout — it's more sweet than bitter and the medicinal flavor lingers. This version of an Italian Amaro seems to be more about the package than the liquid. $35 – 3 Stars
Redwood Empire Lost Monarch American Whiskey
Deep copper/amber color. The nose is quite assertive with scents of black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon with hints of caramel, sawdust, citrus, and oak. The palate agrees with the nose delivering a peppery entry followed by sweet brown spices, caramel, vanilla, and oak. Full-bodied with a take-no-prisoner approach flashing firm, charred oak notes with spicy and assertive alcohol notes. Made with a blend of aged Bourbon (40%) and Rye ((60%). $45 – 3.5 Stars
Black Button Empire Straight Rye Whiskey
Brilliant, deep copper/bronze color. The nose is filled with the scents of charred oak supported by roasted nuts, baked orchard fruits, and a generous dose of black pepper. The palate echoes the nose delivering an assertive oak-driven core tamed somewhat by ripe fruit, caramel, and brown baking spices. Full-bodied with a dominate wood presence. $74.99 – 3.5 Stars
