Spirits Reviews
Brilliant, light golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of toffee, orange blossom, and banana bread with supporting notes of baked apple, Sherry, nutmeg, campfire, and vanilla bean. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a butterscotch-driven core with flavors of baked apple, sultanas, honey, and crème brulee. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $37.99 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of crème brulee, ginger biscuits, and almond butter with supporting notes of molasses, charred oak, and Rum cake. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a sweet toffee-driven core with flavors of spicy rye, oak, baking spices, and mocha. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with an opulent texture. $109.99 – 4.5 Stars
Brilliant, deep copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of dried fruits, red currant, and brown sugar with supporting notes of cashew butter, honey, and fruitcake. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a dried fruits-driven core with flavors of baking spices, candied ginger, caramel, cigar box, and honey. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. null $99.99 – 4.5 Stars
Brilliant, bronze to amber color. The nose is filled with the scents of toasted and steeped cereal grains supported by honey, nutmeg, and French Cognac casks. The palate is in agreement with the nose delivering perhaps a richer, and sweeter malt and grain-driven core with waves of caramel, Brandy, and charred oak. Full-bodied with ideal balance and respectable length on the palate as spicy and peppery accents rise on the finish. Made with a mashbill of 51% corn, 34% malted barley, and 15% rye, finished in Cognac casks for 10 months. $89.99 – 4.5 Stars
Brilliant, deep golden/amber color. The aromatics are wonderfully intense, offering scents of baked peach and apricot, treacle, and baking spices with supporting notes of candied ginger, butterscotch, honey, and cashew butter. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of gingerbread, caramel, roasted nuts, vanilla, and black pepper. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and impeccably balanced with a voluptuous texture. $79.99 – 5 Stars
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Brilliant, alluring, salmon pink color. The nose is wonderfully floral and fruity, with scents of hibiscus flowers, rose petals, and red grapefruit zest, along with subtle notes of raspberry and slate. The palate is in complete agreement with the nose, delivering a three-dimensional expression of the aromatics with supporting notes of juniper and lavender. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with a bright dose of citrus on an opulent texture that lingers for minutes. Ideal sipped chilled or served in cocktails. $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