Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on December 24, 2025. 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.)
We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share.
We have shifted our review format to offer more reviews for our review-hungry readers. The review pages (links below) will now feature a full tasting note, along with links to a comprehensive, detailed review of our Featured Beverages.
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Beverage of the Week
Great Lakes Christmas Ale (USA)
This holiday Ale always seems to run dry before Santa makes his rounds, so be sure to get your Great Lakes Brewing Christmas Ale fast. If you are not fortunate enough to live in one of the brewery’s nine states of distribution, find a friend who is and have them send you some. Gift-wrapping and a bow are optional…
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Wine Reviews
Ausonia Apollo Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG 2022Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, forest floor, and leather with supporting notes of mushroom, licorice, black currant, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, black cherry, baking spices, mineral, and mocha. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $19.99 – 4.5 Stars/94 points
Spirits Reviews
Lucano Amaro
Deep mahogany is nearly opaque. It’s very aromatic, with rich fruit compote featuring bitter cherries and citrus zest, wild flowers, brown baking spices, and accents of vanilla, wild honey, clove, and hints of anise. The palate confirms the nose, being lush and silky, offering a mild spice impression as compared with many Amari, while never being overly sweet or cloying. Vibrant, while lush and satisfying, with a viscosity that lingers for a good minute. Ideally, balancing spice, fruit, and sweet flavors in total harmony. $29.99 – 4 Stars