Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on October 22, 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.)
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Beverage of the Week
Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2023
We at BevX have reviewed thousands of wines for nearly two decades since launching in 2006. In this time, just three wines have earned the rare 100-point moniker. Two of these three centurians were made at Tongue Dancer Wines, including this, the fourth edition of their Pratt Vine Hill Chardonnay 2023. The grapes are sourced from Pratt Vineyard, located in Vine Hill. Three great Chardonnay clones are grown here: Mt Eden, Robert Young, and FPS 70 (Dijon)…
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Troon Vineyard Druid’s White Applegate Valley 2024Hazy, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, pear, and guava with supporting notes of jasmine, apricot stone, citrus zest, honey, and accents of candied ginger. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, nectarine, orange peel, and hints of green tea. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 35% Grenache Blanc, 35% Marsanne, 25% Vermentino, and 5% Roussanne. $30 – 4.5 Stars/95 points
Troon Vineyard Druid’s Pink Applegate Valley 2024
Bright, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of strawberry, apricot stone, and dried herbs with supporting notes of red grapefruit zest, kumquat, quince, and violet. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, rhubarb, boysenberry, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 62% Mourvèdre, 18% Grenache, 8% Cinsault, 7% Carignan, and 5% Counoise. $30 – 4.5 Stars/94 points
Troon Vineyard Druid’s Red Applegate Valley 2024
Hazy, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, boysenberry, and dried herbs with supporting notes of earth, black tea, and hints of leather. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, elderberry, baking spices, tart cherry, and truffle. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $30 – 4.5 Stars/95 points
Spirits Reviews
Sagamore Baltimore Ravens Festivus Maximus Small Batch Straight Rye WhiskeyBrilliant, deep amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of baking spices, baked apple, and ginger biscuits with supporting notes of dried fruits, charred oak, and sultanas. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a candied ginger-driven core with flavors of cereal, honey, and walnut. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $39.99 – 4 Stars
Middle West Cask Strength Dark Pumpernickel Straight Rye Whiskey
Bright, deep amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of five spice, black tea, and caramel with supporting notes of butterscotch, ginger biscuits, and vanilla bean. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose, delivering a baking spices-driven core with supporting flavors of allspice, charred oak, earth, marzipan, and chocolate mint. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and impeccably balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. $69.99 – 4.5 Stars
Middle West Michelone Reserve Cask Strength Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bright, deep copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of candied ginger, toffee, and honey with supporting notes of charred oak, smoke, and butterscotch. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a dried fruits-driven core with flavors of Lapsang souchong, five spice, leather, and roasted nuts. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and flawlessly balanced with a rich, meaty texture. $69.99 – 4.5 Stars
Old Elk Slow Cut — Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, deep amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of baking spices, caramel, and cashew butter with supporting notes of vanilla, candied ginger, and charred oak. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a baking spices-driven core with supporting flavors of dark chocolate, gingerbread, butterscotch, dried fruits, and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and favorably balanced with an opulent texture. $39.99 – 4.5 Stars