Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on November 5, 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.
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Beverage of the Week
Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin
We were smitten with this singular Gin from the very first sip. The corn-based spirit is the ideal blank canvas for the clever blend of botanicals that are the true star of this spirit. Waterloo crafts its Gins with the intention of keeping the juniper element as a supporting player rather than the focus. The Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin is made with a botanical blend that includes prickly pear, rose petals, hibiscus, juniper, lavender, grapefruit, pecan, orris root, coriander, anise, ginger, and licorice root…
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Avignonesi Cantaloro IGT Toscano 2020Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, dried herbs, and five spice with supporting notes of cigar box, licorice, graphite, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, leather, and cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars/91 points
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Passoã Passion Fruit LiqueurSlightly hazy, ruby color. The nose offers bold scents of ripe passion fruit with hints of strawberry and sweet tart candies. The palate is in complete agreement with the nose, delivering a sweet and tart passion fruit-driven core with accents of citrus, red berries, and a touch of pomegranate. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced, with just enough sweetness to enhance the fruit flavors. $25.99 – 4 Stars
Bols Blue 1575 Curacao
Brilliant, electric blue color. The nose is quite floral, with notes of orange peel, candied orange, and tropical fruits leading the way, accompanied by a generous dose of sweet Rum. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a sweet, orange-driven core with accents of baking spices and vanilla-accented tropical fruits. Medium-bodied and unapologetically sweet with a vicious core and finish. Use in cocktails — not a sipper. $35 – 4 Stars
Bols Orange Curacao
Brilliant, deep amber color. The nose is complex and generous with candied orange and orange peel in the lead, supported by notes of tangerine and a touch of Rum. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a rich, orange-driven core with accents of kumquat and honey, complemented by a touch of vanilla. Medium-bodied and wonderfully vibrant, with a drier-than-expected finish. A fantastic value. $13.95 – 4.5 Stars
Bols Melon Liqueur
Brilliant, striking green color. The nose offers clean, pure scents of freshly cut honeydew melon with hints of green apple and tropical fruit juice. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a ripe, honeydew melon-driven core with accents of citrus zest, Mutsu apples, and a touch of honey. Medium-bodied and pleasingly balanced with just enough sugar to lift the fruit flavors. $16.95 – 4 Stars
Broken Shed Vodka
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wonderfully seductive and somewhat decadent with waves of vanilla and an intriguing sweet minerality. The palate affirms the unique and complex nose, being lush and silky, with a mildly sweet, pleasingly assertive minerality that finishes totally dry. Medium-bodied with a velvet-like texture that delivers waves of subtle flavors with perfect balance. Made with whey and naturally filtered water. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars