1921 Crema de Tequila Liqueur
This liqueur has the appearance of a cream with a touch of mocha being quite viscous and clinging to the glass. The aromatics are surprisingly complex and alluring offering scents of cafe au lait, mocha, brown butter, toasted walnut, nougat, cocoa, cinnamon bark, and subtle hints of citrus. The palate is perfectly aligned with the nose filling the mouth with silky cream while maintaining ideal balance. This pleasing liqueur has just the right touch of sweetness with a soft coffee bean astringency that gives it dimension and vibrancy. The Tequila notes are very subtle but present. This is one cream liqueur that is hard to put down and easy to love. $29.99 – 4 Stars
Casamigos Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila
Brilliant pale straw color. The aromatics are rich with ripe with scents of sweet baked agave, baked apple, pineapple, and pear with accents of cinnamon, allspice, clove, and candied ginger. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a viscous but vibrant core of baked fruit with supporting notes of caramel, brown baking spices, black pepper, and lime zest. Nicely balanced with a deft addition of wood spice allowing the pure agave spirit to shine. $49.99 – 4 Stars
Given Liqueur
Brilliant golden/green color. The nose is oh-so intriguing with sweet and tart lime notes in the lead supported by a melange of exotic fruits akin to walking through a Singapore open air market. The first sip reveals a surprisingly tart and complex spirit that evolves into a multilayered liqueur with bright citrus notes and waves of tropical fruits framed in a generous portion of vibrant citrus acid. Medium-bodied and smi-viscous. $33 – 4 Stars
Avion Añejo, 100% Agave Tequila
Pale golden color with brilliant clarity and some serious legs in the glass. The nose reveals a well-knit Anejo showing equal deference to the rich agave spirit and the sexy wood cask notes. The palate opens with a silky wave of baked orchard fruits with supporting accents of citrus, brown baking spices, and wood. Soft and faint caramel notes add weight while the signature acidity still shines through. Ideally balanced with superb length and the proper intrigue to keep one sipping for hours. Brilliant with a medium bodied cigar. $50 – 4 Stars
Avion Espresso Liqueur
Deep, dark black coffee color being completely opaque. The nose is unmistakably filled with Italian espresso with supporting notes of Mexican dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and a hint of pepper. The palate is richer and sweeter than the nose would suggest with Avion’s signature acidity to keep it fresh and vibrant - no small feat for a liqueur. While certainly sweet it is remarkable to experience the balance of roasted dry coffee beans and pepper punctuating the lush and generous core. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach Liqueur
Crystal clear with a beautiful and nearly indescribable color being part peach, gold, pale ruby, and copper. The aromatics are dominated by peach and citrus with a good deal of zest and a touch of pith while on whole being quite delicate. The palate is more assertive with sweet raspberry notes coming to the fore flanked by orange zest and peach concentrate. At the heart of this liqueur is GM’s ideal marriage of orange and Cognac. This is a wonderful addition to the portfolio and a new clever tool for bartenders. $39.99 – 4 Stars
Grand Marnier Cuvée 1880 Liqueur
Beautiful deep bronze to amber color. Initially the aromatics cause a deep pause. The nose is clearly dominated by old and luxurious Cognac with the heart of your favorite XO. Supporting notes of orange essence are present and grow in the glass with continued aeration. The palate fully delivers on the promise of the nose offering layer upon layer of rich, sweet Cognac with notes of orange laced vanilla fudge, hints of marzipan, allspice, nutmeg, candied ginger, and tangerine. This is a seriously good liqueur with a judicious dose of sugar and superb balance. Full-bodied and luxurious and it's size and heft. A luxury product that sadly few will experience but it’s worthy of seeking out an outlet that offers this beauty in a glass. $350 – 4 Stars
