Spirits Reviews

Opaque, medium amber/mahogany color. The aromatics are wonderfully intense, offering scents of dried flowers and herbs with accents of orange peel, vanilla, and cinnamon. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a spice-driven core with supporting flavors of brown sugar, candied ginger, dried herbs, orange peel, and cardamom. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied, ideally balanced, with a supple yet vibrant texture. Made with more than 40 botanicals. $34.99 – 5 Stars

Brilliant, striking green color. The nose offers clean, pure scents of freshly cut honeydew melon with hints of green apple and tropical fruit juice. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a ripe, honeydew melon-driven core with accents of citrus zest, Mutsu apples, and a touch of honey. Medium-bodied and pleasingly balanced with just enough sugar to lift the fruit flavors. $16.95 – 4 Stars

Brilliant, deep amber color. The nose is complex and generous with candied orange and orange peel in the lead, supported by notes of tangerine and a touch of Rum. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a rich, orange-driven core with accents of kumquat and honey, complemented by a touch of vanilla. Medium-bodied and wonderfully vibrant, with a drier-than-expected finish. A fantastic value. $13.95 – 4.5 Stars

Brilliant, electric blue color. The nose is quite floral, with notes of orange peel, candied orange, and tropical fruits leading the way, accompanied by a generous dose of sweet Rum. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a sweet, orange-driven core with accents of baking spices and vanilla-accented tropical fruits. Medium-bodied and unapologetically sweet with a vicious core and finish. Use in cocktails — not a sipper. $35 – 4 Stars

Slightly hazy, ruby color. The nose offers bold scents of ripe passion fruit with hints of strawberry and sweet tart candies. The palate is in complete agreement with the nose, delivering a sweet and tart passion fruit-driven core with accents of citrus, red berries, and a touch of pomegranate. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced, with just enough sweetness to enhance the fruit flavors. $25.99 – 4 Stars

Brilliant, pale green color. The nose is boldly floral with elderflower in the lead, followed by wild honey, apricot stone, and hints of green melon. The palate echoes the nose, delivering an exotic, floral-driven core with supporting notes of red and green apple with wildflower honey. Medium-bodied and wonderfully vibrant with a subtle pear accent. $24.95 – 4 Stars

Brilliant, deep orange color. The nose is filled with the scents of roasted nuts, brown baking spices, and pumpkin pie with hints of marzipan. The palate is in complete agreement with the nose, delivering an unctuous, candied nut-and-pumpkin-driven core, with waves of nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and mocha. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a strong taste of autumn. $19.99 – 4 Stars

Brilliant, dazzling gold/green color. The nose is filled with scents of star anise and fresh peppermint with supporting notes of candied ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla bean. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering an anise-driven core, with waves of sweet herbs, citrus, and ginger, and hints of pepper and cardamom. Full-bodied and generous with a luscious texture and great length — ideal for sipping or cocktails. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars

Brilliant, dark mahogany color, being nearly opaque. The nose is filled with scents of dark-roasted espresso beans, with supporting notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, and vanilla bean. The palate echoes the nose, adding a lovely anise note that marries perfectly with the dense espresso and mocha notes, finishing strong with mint and roasted nuts. Full-bodied and generous with espresso and supporting flavors in perfect harmony — ideal for cocktails. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars

Opaque, deep mahogany color. The aromatics are very intense, giving aromas of dried herbs, treacle, eucalyptus, and rhubarb with supporting notes of campfire, dark chocolate, tamari, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a baking spices-driven core with supporting flavors of brown sugar, candied ginger, cocoa nibs, orange peel, and dense balsamic. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and ideally balanced with a rich, viscous texture. $44.99 – 5 Stars