Spirits Reviews

Crystal clear. The nose is filled with the generous scents of sweet agave, accented by earth, citrus, and chili. The palate is far more assertive than the nose, as chili dominates the flavors and physical sensations, overwhelming the agave and citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied with assertive chili. Best used as a supporting ingredient in specialty cocktails. $36.99 – 3 Stars

Brilliant, pale golden color. The nose is peculiar with sweet agave and unique floral notes in the lead with accents of citrus and chili. The palate is far more assertive than the nose, as chili dominates the flavors and physical sensations supported by sweet, baked agave and honey notes. Medium to full-bodied with assertive chili. Best used as a supporting ingredient in specialty cocktails. $39.99 – 3 Stars

Hazy, medium coconut water color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of honeysuckle, soursop, and white sugar with supporting notes of sweet coconut, honeydew, and vanilla. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of blanched almonds, sandalwood, wet paper, and vanilla bean. The finish is a bit dull. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. $32.99 – 3 Stars

Brilliant, deep golden/copper color. The nose is spicy and assertive offering scents of caramel with loads of brown baking spices with charred oak, and brown sugar. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a rich caramel and fruit core with a lot of astringent tannins, spice, and black pepper. Full-bodied with loads of wood tannin, pepper, and spikes of alcohol heat. $60 – 3 Stars

Brilliant, crystal clear with a very pale straw color. The nose is quite attractive offering scents of grapefruit, candied grapefruit zest, Tequila, and spring flowers. The palate somewhat agrees with the nose as the grapefruit flavors become far more pithy with soft, faint citrus and Tequila flavors finishing with a bitter edge. Medium-bodied with subtle flavors and less carbonation than we would prefer. $50 – 3 Stars

Brilliant, pale, golden straw color. The nose is intriguing with scents of wood-aged avage spirit with accents of citrus, earth, and campfire smoke (not Mezcal levels of smoke), vegetal notes. The palate echoes the nose delivering an earthy, baked agave center with generous notes of smoke, wood, and spice finishing with black pepper accents. Medium-bodied with competing flavors of earth, smoke, wood, and agave. $75.99 – 3 Stars

Brilliant, burnt orange and peach with a very light touch of carbonation. The nose is filled with the scents of canned peach and candied orange. The palate confirms the nose delivering a peach-driven core with light notes of sweet black tea. Medium-bodied with subtle flavors of peach and tea. $14.99 – 3 Stars

Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is subtle and delicate with scents of talc, mineral, and wet paper. The palate confirms the nose delivering a soft, mineral-driven core with supporting notes of pepper, citrus zest, and sweet corn. Medium-bodied with subtle flavors and enough bright pepper notes to keep it balanced. $26.99 – 3 Stars

Bright, semi-opaque pink/ruby color. The nose is subtle, offering scents of sweet strawberry and red berries with spring flowers and candy sugar. The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet, red berry core with tart berries and citrus accents to keep it fresh. Medium-bodied with great fruit concentration and a tart lemonade-like finish. null $8.99 – 3 Stars

Brilliant, mahogany to amber color. The nose is quite unique offering scents of blackberry jam with cotton candy, butterscotch, allspice, and vanilla bean The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a candied fruit core with accents of brown baking spices, cream soda, and sweet tea. Full-bodied with a pronounced sweetness akin to many flavored Whiskies bolstered by an eclectic wood element. Ideal for those seeking a sweet and fruity Whiskey. $49.99 – 3 Stars