Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on August 19, 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
Great Lakes Rehorst Gin
Gin can be a polarizing spirit. The blend of botanicals may please some and repel others. It’s rare to find a Gin that hits so many preference points, never turning the volume up on any one flavor, but still exudes personality and depth. Great Lakes Rehorst Gin achieves harmony with complexity…
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Wine Reviews
Prats & Symington Post Scriptum Douro 2023Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, violet, and black tea with supporting notes of graphite, hibiscus tea, and forest floor. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of cassis, boysenberry, baking spices, and hints of pomegranate. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $29 – 4.5 Stars/94 points
Prats & Symington Prazo de Roriz Douro 2022
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, violet, and blackberry with supporting notes of graphite, bramble, and slate. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis, blueberry, five spice, and raspberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe/juicy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $18 – 4 Stars/92 points
Spirits Reviews
Dulce Vida Organic Blanco, 100% Agave TequilaBrilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of agave, ginger, and grapefruit zest with supporting notes of grass, bees wax, and melon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green apple-driven core with supporting flavors of citrus zest, earth, lime, and black pepper. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and favorably balanced with a vibrant texture. $32.99 – 4 Stars
Dulce Vida Organic Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila
Brilliant, pale copper color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of vanilla bean, cooked agave, and almond butter with supporting notes of crème brulee, baking spices, and maple syrup. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a roasted agave-driven core with flavors akin to poached pear, quince, sultanas, and black pepper. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a vibrant texture. $38.99 – 4 Stars
Dulce Vida Organic Añejo, 100% Agave Tequila
Brilliant, pale golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of charred oak, baking spices, and crème brulee with supporting notes of roasted agave, praline, and caramel. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering an agave-driven core with flavors of dried fruits, butterscotch, cashew butter, apricot stone, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $42.99 – 4 Stars