Christian Drouin ABC de Christian Drouin Aperitif
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of baked apple, jasmine, and orange peel with supporting notes of cinnamon, wild flowers, and candied citrus zest. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a baked apple-driven core with supporting flavors of quince, apricot stone, peach, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and impeccably balanced with a supple texture. $68.75 – 5 Stars
Vizcaya Black Reserva Rum
Brilliant, deep mahogany color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of brown sugar, baking spices, and Sherry with supporting notes of ginger biscuits, crème brulee, and treacle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a toffee-driven core with flavors akin to fruitcake, caramel, roasted nuts, vanilla, and molasses. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $34.99 – 4 Stars
Smoke Stack Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, pale copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, giving aromas of smoke, baking spices, and malted barley with supporting notes of honey, iodine, and leather. The palate echoes the nose delivering a malted barley-driven core with supporting flavors of candied ginger, cashew butter, dried fruits, vanilla bean, and toffee. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with an opulent texture. $39.99 – 4.5 Stars
Bobby's Gin & Tonic (RTD)
Bright, crystal clear with a fine bead of bubbles. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of citrus and juniper with supporting notes of coriander, lemon grass, and star fruit. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors akin to juniper, jasmine, orange peel, and tropical fruit. The finish is crisp. Light to medium-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a vibrant texture. $3.99 – 4 Stars
Bobby's Gin & Pink Lemonade (RTD)
Bright, light pink color with a fine bead of bubbles. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of wild flowers, rose petals, and red grapefruit with supporting notes of candied citrus zest and honeysuckle. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a sweet citrus-driven core with flavors of lime and lychee. The finish is sweet. Light to medium-bodied and largely balanced with a vibrant texture. $3.99 – 3.5 Stars
Lost Lantern Far-Flung Rye Whiskey
Bright, medium copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of banana bread, caramel, and baking spices with supporting notes of black tea, rye, and cereal. The palate substantially agrees with the nose delivering a oak-driven core with flavors akin to charred oak, ginger biscuits, roasted nuts, and walnut. The finish is dry. Full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a meaty texture. $100 – 3.5 Stars
Lost Lantern Starlight — Single Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, medium amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of baking spices, cereal, and red currant with supporting notes of orange peel, dark chocolate, and nutmeg. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a baking spices-driven core with flavors of charred oak, roasted nuts, black pepper, and black tea. The finish is dry, spicy, and oak-forward. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $90 – 3.5 Stars
Lost Lantern Wollersheim — Single Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, medium tawny/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of chocolate, oak, and roasted nuts with supporting notes of leather, sultanas, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a caramel-driven core with supporting flavors of butterscotch, orange peel, toffee, allspice, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $90 – 4.5 Stars
Lost Lantern Few Spirits — Single Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of caramel, cinnamon, and vanilla fudge with supporting notes of allspice, candied citrus zest, and cereal. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a baking spices-driven core with flavors akin to cashew butter, charred oak, butterscotch, and black pepper. The finish is dry. Full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a meaty texture. $90 – 4 Stars
Lost Lantern Tom's Foolery — Single Cask 9 Years Old Rye Whiskey
Brilliant, medium amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of baking spices, cereal, and rye with supporting notes of brioche, citrus zest, and honey. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a baking spices-driven core with flavors of charred oak, candied ginger, and black pepper. The finish is dry. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $120 – 3.5 Stars
