BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX January 11, 2023. 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.
As always you see all of our reviews here:
Beverage of the Week
Brouwerij Moortgat Duvel (Belgium)
The classic Duvel Belgian Strong Golden Ale is among the world’s elite beers. Duvel gets its iconic golden color from barely germinated for five days in the malt house and slowly kilned to create the complex flavors and color. Duvel obtains its typical bitterness by adding various varieties…
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Bardstown Origin Series Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, golden/copper color. The nose is wonderfully fruity and floral with dried plum and apricot in the lead supported by rich caramel, wild mint, brown baking spices, and toasted oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a decadent fruit and brown baking spices core, with a generous addition of spicy rye, and pleasing pepper notes. Bold flavors without being extreme featuring mature Bourbon while flashing a vibrant and youthful exuberance; it’s perfectly balanced. Made with a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley. $44.99 – 4 Stars
Bardstown Origin Series Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, amber/copper color. The nose is beautifully complex while also directly offering scents of caramel cream, orange zest, baked peach, and cocoa nibs with accents of toasted oak and ginger biscuits. The palate echoes the nose delivering a stone fruit and toffee-driven core with supporting notes of brown baking spice, toasted oak, and sandalwood. Full-bodied and nicely balanced offering a rich core with very vibrant flavors, which is admirable considering the strength. Made with a mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley. $49.99 – 4 Stars
Bardstown Origin Series Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Brilliant, deep copper to amber color. The nose is vibrant offering scents of wild flowers, rich red fruits, cinnamon, and toasted oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a slightly viscous sweet grain and fruit core with loads of baking spices with hints of caramel. Full-bodied with great length and ideal balance and bright acidity. Made with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. $49.99 – 3.5 Stars
Wine Reviews
Viberti La Gemella Barbera d’Alba DOCG 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, violet, and wild berries with supporting notes of mineral, forest floor, clove, and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, truffle, and blueberry. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. $20 – 4 Stars/91 points