Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on August 20, 2025. Click the links to get each beverage’s score and full analysis. Every Wednesday, we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send subscribers their weekly, free digital newsletter. (Subscribe here.)
We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share.
We have shifted our review format to offer more reviews for our review-hungry readers. The review pages (links below) will now offer a full tasting note with links to a full detailed review of our Featured Beverages.
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Beverage of the Week
Westmalle Triple (Belgium)
Of the hundreds of Trappist Monasteries in the world only 14 (six in Belgium) currently brew beer commercially. Brouwerij der Trappisten van Westmalle was opened in 1836 in the Westmalle Abbey in Belgium. Westmalle crafts three beers — the Triple that we feature here, as well as a Double and a beer called Extra… See the Beverage of the Week feature
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Illuminati Pecorino Controguerra 2024
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of citrus zest, fresh herbs, and apricot stone with supporting notes of sea salt, green apple, chamomile, and blanched almonds. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, green tea, green melon, and bees wax. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $15 – 4 Stars/91 points
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Bols Vodka
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of mineral, sandalwood, and straw with supporting notes of river stones. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a mineral-driven core with subtle flavors of chalk and citrus zest. The finish is dry. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars
Muff Irish Gin
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of citrus zest, chamomile, and wild flowers with supporting notes of slate and kumquat. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of spring flowers, mandarin, grapefruit zest, and juniper. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with a succulent texture. $34.99 – 4 Stars