Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on June 17, 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
Ayinger Brauweisse (Germany)Ayinger’s Brauweisse is the perfect expression of Bavarian Weissebier. It’s made with just five ingredients: malted wheat, malted barley, water, yeast, and hops. The grist bill is roughly 60% wheat, which shines through in the beer’s aromatics and flavors, marrying ideally…
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Troon Vineyard Syrah Applegate Valley 2023Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, boysenberry, and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea, cocoa, rosemary, and accents of tamari. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a black-fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five-spice, cassis, hibiscus flower tea, and hints of green peppercorns. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $45 – 5 Stars/97 points
Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2025
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of tropical fruit, lemon curd, and beeswax with supporting notes of meringue, green apple, and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a ripe, orchard-fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, star fruit, jasmine, mineral, green melon, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with faint tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $35 – 5 Stars/97 points
Spirits Reviews
Farmer’s Botanical Organic GinBrilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, with notes of juniper, wildflowers, and lemongrass, supported by lime and candied citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a juniper-driven core with supporting flavors of coriander, orange peel, fennel, and blanched almonds. The finish is crisp. Medium to full-bodied and ideally balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 4 Stars
Vim & Petal American Dry Gin
Bright, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of wet stones, citrus, rhubarb, and melon, with supporting notes of chalk, candied citrus zest, beeswax, and slate. The palate is softer than the nose, delivering a juniper-driven core with flavors of fresh beeswax, dried herbs, hay, and orange peel. The finish is dry. Medium to full-bodied and largely balanced with a silky texture. $27.99 – 4 Stars