Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX February 16, 2022. Click the links to get the score and the full analysis of each beverage. Every Wednesday we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send our 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 reviews format in order 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 detail review for our Featured Beverages.
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Beverage of the Week
Vermont Spirits Coppers Gin (USA)
The Coppers Gin is named for coins issued by the Republic of Vermont in 1785. This expressive American Gin is distilled with wild juniper berries picked in Northern Vermont along with coriander, angelica root, cassia, orange peel, and cardamom pods… See the Beverage of the Week feature
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Laird’s Applejack86 Apple Brandy
Brilliant, bronze to amber color. The nose is filled with the scents of baked apples with accents of sweet, charred oak, caramel, vanilla fudge, and hints of five-spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a rich yet sprite, apple-driven core with supporting notes of brown baking spices, sweet caramel, oak, and cinnamon. Full-bodied with sweet fruit supported by a generous dose of spice and caramel balanced with bright acidity. This is an American classic and it’s as good as ever. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Wine Reviews
Orfila Estate Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and black plum with supporting notes of blackberry, mulberry, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of cassis, black tea, oak, and hints of five spice. The finish is long and lingering with soft, silky tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $15 – 4 Stars/91 points
Orfila Estate Selection Malbec Mendoza 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, five spice, and black plum with supporting notes of graphite and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, oak, cassis, and toasted coconut. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a rich, supple texture. $15 – 4 Stars/91 points