New Reviews for December 31, 2025

Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on December 31, 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 feature a full tasting note, along with links to a comprehensive, detailed review of our Featured Beverages.

As always, you can see all of our reviews here — BevX Reviews

Beverage of the Week

Abita Christmas Ale (USA) The Abita Christmas Ale is a brown ale that is brewed with six types of malted barley and fermented with American Ale yeast. It is brewed with pale malt, as well as a combination of Caramel, Biscuit, Munich, and chocolate malts. It is hopped and dry-hopped with Columbus, Cascade, Centennial, and Amarillo and has a nice piney and citrus hop flavor and aroma… See the Beverage of the Week feature

Latest Reviews

Wine Reviews

Fattoria Madonna delle Macchie Grechetto IGP Lazio 2024
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of yellow apple, apricot stone, and star fruit with supporting notes of mineral, jasmine, and quince. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, persimmon, green apple skins, and Meyer lemon. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $15 – 4 Stars/93 points

Fattoria Madonna delle Macchie Renaro IGP Lazio 2024
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, slate, and dried herbs with supporting notes of red currant, violet, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, raspberry, and boysenberry. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $12 – 4 Stars/90 points

Spirits Reviews

Varnelli L’Anice Secco Speciale Liqueur
Brilliant, crystal clear — until water or ice is added then it becomes milky in appearance. The nose is wonderfully expressive offering bright scents of anise supported by crisp notes of fresh fennel and wild flowers with earthy cumin and hints of dill seed. The palate echoes the nose delivering intense anise flavors with a dry mineral edge and complex spice and herbal accents that persist on the long finish. Full-bodied with perfectly balanced flavors and just enough sweetness to carry the flavors forward. An absolute classic. $44.99 – 5 Stars