Spirits Reviews
Cloudy, looking akin to freshly squeezed lemon juice. The nose is filled with the scents of candied lemon zest with accents of cane sugar, much like a homemade lemonade, albeit more intense. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a bright, sweet lemon-driven core with a refreshing dose of lemon zest oils and just enough sugar to give it body and soften the tart flavors. Medium-bodied with vibrant lemon flavors broadened by a mildly viscous sugar syrup. $29.99 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, medium amber color. The nose is sweet and expressive, offering scents of Italian almond cookies, marzipan, and red cherry with the cherry pit accent. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering an unctuous candied almond-driven core with accents of cherry Liquor, candied orange peel, and brown sugar. Medium-bodied and wonderfully vibrant, it's all we want in an Amaretto. $15 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, light golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of cereal, slate, and caramel with supporting notes of honey, oak, blanched almonds, and bread. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a caramel-driven core with supporting flavors of cashew butter, baked apple, gingerbread, and red currant. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and impeccably balanced with a succulent texture. $39.99 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of cashew butter, caramel, and baked apple with supporting notes of baking spices, dried fruits, candied ginger, and oak. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose, delivering a butterscotch-driven core with flavors of cocoa, ginger biscuits, vanilla bean, and cereal. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $39.99 – 4 Stars
Deep, dark brown to amber being nearly opaque. The nose is filled with scents of dark roasted espresso beans with supporting notes of cocoa nibs and hints of caramel. The palate echoes the nose while being sweeter with the sugar notes adding depth to the espresso elongating the palate with hints of vanilla bean and cocoa. Medium-bodied with nice balance and length. $2.99 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are pleasingly bold and intense, offering scents of tart red berries and cranberry with supporting notes of orange peel and juniper. The palate confirms the nose delivering a macerated red fruit-driven core with flavors of orange peel, sweet red berries, and semi-tart red fruits. The finish is soft and sweet. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. The look is right, the nose is spot on but the palate is a bit sweet lacking the tart accents that would make this RTD world-class. $2.99 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, deep amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of baking spices, baked apple, and ginger biscuits with supporting notes of dried fruits, charred oak, and sultanas. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a candied ginger-driven core with flavors of cereal, honey, and walnut. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $39 – 4 Stars
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Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is filled with the scents of star anise and slate with marzipan and hints of chamomile. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a dry, anise-focused core with generous flavors of black licorice, blanched almonds, and citrus zest accents. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with dry spice and mineral notes. $54.99 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, deep amber color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of sandalwood, black tea, and caramel with supporting notes of leather, hazelnut, orange peel, and marzipan. The palate echoes the nose delivering a toffee-driven core with flavors akin to baking spices, charred oak, earth, and toasted walnut. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $60 – 4 Stars
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of vanilla, honey, and roasted pineapple with supporting notes of apricot stone, orchid, crème brulee, and meringue. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a tropical fruit-driven core with supporting flavors of lychee, star fruit, slate, and a bit of cane Rum funk. The finish is crisp. Medium to full-bodied and favorably balanced with a vibrant texture. $32.99 – 4 Stars