BevX Latest Reviews for the week of February 4, 2026

Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on February 4, 2026. 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

Westmalle Double (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 Double that we feature here… See the Beverage of the Week feature

Latest Reviews

Wine Reviews

Camilllo Montori Fonte Cupa Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG 2019
Brilliant, deep garnet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, dried porcini mushroom, and black tea with supporting notes of mineral, forest floor, iron, dried herbs, and hints of balsamic. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, earth, and cigar box. The finish is long and lingering with ripe yet firm tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $27 – 4.5 Stars/94 points

Spirits Reviews

Amaro dell’Etna Amaro
Brilliant, mahogany color. The nose is filled with complex and alluring aromatics including orange peel, licorice, rhubarb, cinnamon, and dried herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush but vibrant core of bitter citrus, herbs, and spices with silky vanilla accents and bittersweet berries on the finish. Medium to full-bodied with incredible complexity, length, and balance. Sip after dinner or enjoy in your favorite bitter cocktail. $39.99 – 4.5 Stars

Hotel Starlino Rosso Vermouth
Brilliant, bright ruby red with hints of amber. The aromatics are complex and alluring offering scents of ripe red fruits and red wine supported by notes of rhubarb, orange peel, ginger, and sandalwood with hints of vanilla. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tart, dried red fruit core with waves of bitter orange, dried herbs, cloves, and Marsala. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with rich fruits and tart citrus notes enhanced by a complex blend of aromatics. $25 – 4.5 Stars