Spirits Reviews
Brilliant, deep ruby red color. The nose is filled with the scents of flowering hibiscus with generous supporting notes of fresh cut herbs, jasmine, green tea, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red berry-focused core with gorgeous sweet and tart accents of hibiscus, tamarind, and citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced not being too sweet or tart with bright acidity present to keep it refreshing. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars
Brilliant, pale orange-tinged straw color. The nose is filled with the scents of burnt orange peel and Cognac with lovely Mandarin orange accents and a touch of honey. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a complex orange-driven core with expansive Cognac flavors, dry and bitter orange notes, and orange honey. Medium to full-bodied with incredible length and balance and as the sophisticated orange flavors evolve from start to finish. $25.99 – 4.5 Stars
Brilliant, pale golden/orange color. The nose is filled with the scents of spring flowers with accents of ripe peach and apricot with hints of grapefruit zest and dragon fruit. The palate echoes the delivering an exotic tropical fruit-driven core with generous supporting notes of peach preserves, candied citrus zest, and ginger. Medium-bodied with a very lush, silky texture that will want to pair with fresh acid in your cocktails. $32.99 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, deep mahogany color. The aromatics are dominated by the scents of rich, dark roast coffee, with accents of chocolate, dark caramel, and vanilla. The palate is exactly as the nose suggests delivering a decadent, sweet coffee-driven core with supporting notes of cocoa nibs, semi bitter coffee beans, and hints of vanilla fudge. Medium-bodied with great length and the ideal alcohol impression. $27.99 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, opaque, deep ruby color. The nose is redolent of hot drinks served in European Christmas markets featuring scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and bright red fruits derived from hibiscus with hints of ginger, pepper, and a complex herbal mélange. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant yet generous red fruit and cinnamon-driven core with five spice and ginger candies. Medium-bodied and lively while wonderfully intense. $42 – 5 Stars
Brilliant, faint salmon color. The aromatics are quite interesting with ripe red berries in the lead with juniper, pine, rhubarb, and roses in support. The palate is much sweeter than the nose would suggest delivering a sweet red berry core with spicy ginger and semi tart rhubarb accents. Full-bodied with Liqueur levels of sugar that offers enough spice to be a candidate for a contemporary cocktail. $32.99 – 3.5 Stars
Creamy, opaque alabaster appearance. The nose is largely reminiscent of classic Amaretto with pretty floral scents with candied almonds, apricot stone, and vanilla. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich, chocolate and fruit-driven core with waves of vanilla cream and chocolate covered cherries. Medium-bodied and very silky being quite viscous and long lingering on the palate. $34.99 – 3.5 Stars
Brilliant, deep amber color. The nose is nostagilc offering scents of Italian almond cookies, nougat, marzipan, and cherry with accents of orange peel. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a rich yet nimble almond, marzipan-driven core with accents of cherry, candied orange peel, and caramel. Medium-bodied and simply seductive (again, nostalgia is playing a big part) with complex sweet flavors with just enough Amaro-like notes to keep it balanced $29.99 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, dark mahogany color. The nose is filled with scents of dark roasted espresso beans with supporting notes of dark chocolate with hints of vanilla bean and brown sugar. The palate is in full agreement with the nose while being a bit sweeter as the sugar adds depth to the espresso elongating the palate with notes of vanilla bean and cocoa nibs. Full-bodied and generous with espresso and supporting flavors — ideal for cocktails. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, deepest mahogany. The nose is luxurious and complex offering scents of wild mint, rhubarb, orange peel, licorice, cinnamon, and dried herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush but vibrant core of bitter herbs with fresh and dried citrus zest elongated on the palate with notes of minty fruitcake and vanilla bean. Full-bodied with incredible complexity, length, and ideal balance thanks to a generous dose of citrus-like acidity with peppery herbs. Made for Lucano's 120th anniversary using an ancient recipe by Cav. Pasquale Vena — more potent and drier than their classic Amaro. $35.99 – 4.5 Stars