BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX June 19, 2024. 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
Belhaven Scottish Ale (Scotland)
This classic is brewed from 100% Scottish Optic pale malt with a touch of Crystal barley malts. Challenger and Goldings hops are employed with a clever touch reaching a modest 21 IBU. Established in 1719, Belhaven brews their beer in the rolling barley fields just 20 miles east of Edinburgh…
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Aphrodise Rosé Xinomavro Greece NV
Brilliant, medium ruby color with a steady bead of small bubbles. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, raspberry, and kumquat with supporting notes of red plum, allspice, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe, wild strawberry, mulberry, and quince paste. The finish is long and lingering with sweet/sour red berries. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $39.99 – 4 Stars/91 points
Dry Creek Vineyard Chenin Blanc Clarksburg 2022
Brilliant, light golden/straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, lychee, and citrus zest with supporting notes of chamomile and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, white peach, kumquat, and ripe but tart pineapple accents. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4 Stars/91 points
Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley 2023
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit, honeysuckle, and guava with supporting notes of green tea, pineapple, citrus zest, and fresh herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, white peach, mineral, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars/91 points
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Natterjack Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, light golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of baked apple, nutmeg, and cinnamon with supporting notes of vanilla bean, oak, and cereal. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a baked and dried fruits-driven core with flavors akin to orange zest, cigar box, peach, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a supple texture. $39.99 – 4 Stars
Natterjack Cask Strength Blended Irish Whiskey
Bright, medium golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of orange blossom, clove, and caramel with supporting notes of candied ginger, honey, and oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering an oak-driven core with flavors of malted barley, butterscotch, charred oak, cinnamon, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with a blast of heat. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $89.99 – 4.5 Stars
Natterjack The Mistake Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of ginger biscuits, caramel, and orange peel with supporting notes of cereal, leather, and honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a toffee and oak-driven core with supporting flavors of sultanas, baked apple, maple syrup, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $58.99 – 4.5 Stars