BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at December 4, 2019. 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
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Rouge Applegate Valley 2018
We have sampled and enjoyed Rhone inspired red blends previously from Troon but this is the first Syrah dominant Troon wine that we have experienced. It certainly delivers classic Syrah notes of dark fruits with spicy accents while the Grenache provides a juicy and herbal backbone…
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Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and strawberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and fleshy red currants. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry and wild red berries. The finish is long and lingering with bright red berry juice. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a surprisingly opulent texture for a nouveau. $12.99 4 Stars/90 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé 2019
Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red grapefruit and peach with supporting notes of persimmon, apricot stone, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe and tart orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of raspberry, orange peel, and cranberry. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus notes. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 3.5 Stars/87 points
Spirits Reviews
Egan’s Centenary Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is extremely expressive being very floral with ripe peach, honey, ginger biscuits, and soft citrus accents. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush, honey-filled core with bright accents of ginger heat, lemon zest, nutmeg, vanilla cream, and anise. Full-bodied while being perfectly balanced and quite vibrant thanks to the pronounced ginger and citrus notes. Made with a blend of malt and grain Whiskies rested in former XO Cognac casks. $100 – 4.5 Stars
Knob Creek Quarter Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, deep copper color. The nose if filled with the scents of charred oak supported by notes of dark caramel, fruit cake, brown baking spices, and sweet vanilla. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a sweet fruit and spice-driven core with assertive accents of charred oak. Full-bodied with a dense core of fruit and an unshakable essence of charred oak. $49.99 – 4 Stars