Spirits Reviews
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, medium amber color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of caramel, oak, and baking spices with supporting notes of cashew butter, ginger biscuits, and vanilla flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a toffee-driven core with flavors akin to roasted nuts, coconut, butterscotch, and charred oak. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a rich texture. $59.99 – 3.5 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
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is filled with the scents of pot-still, cane juice Rum with waves of tropical grass, jackfruit, sandalwood, mineral, and hints of petrol. The palate agrees with the nose delivering a wild blast of fermented tropical fruits with hints of vanilla, green grass, caramelized sugar, and hints of banana bread. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with superb length while cleverly hiding its alcohol strength. $49.99 – 4.5 Stars
Bright, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of banana bread, vanilla bean, and treacle with supporting notes of nutmeg, butterscotch, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a baking spices and baked tropical fruits-driven core with supporting flavors of toffee, candied ginger, lemon curd, honey, and hazelnut. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $69.99 – 5 Stars
Bright, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of brown sugar, cashew butter, and fruitcake with supporting notes of ginger biscuits, five spice, and honey. The palate echoes the nose delivering a baked tropical fruit-driven core with flavors akin to baked apple, toffee, butterscotch, lemon curd, and candied walnut. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with a voluptuous, bold, and decadent texture. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars
Brilliant, medium/light amber color. The nose gives scents of baked tropical fruits, crème brulee, and fresh cut grass with supporting notes of lychee, vanilla bean, and caramel. The palate echoes the nose delivering sweet baked pineapple-driven core with waves of salted caramel, mineral, and grilled lemons. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a wild cane distillate note rising on the finish. $59.99 – 4.5 Stars
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of toffee, brown sugar, and black pepper with supporting notes of baked apple, five spice, cashew butter, and butterscotch. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a caramel-driven core with supporting flavors of vanilla, roasted nuts, white pepper, and dried fruits. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and favorably balanced with an opulent texture. $119.99 – 4 Stars
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Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wonderfully aromatic with bold and fresh scents of chamomile and juniper in the lead with supporting accents of orange peel, anise, and hints of marshmallow. The palate echoes the nose delivering a complex and herbaceous juniper-driven core with accents of citrus pulp and zest, orchard fruits, and licorice. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance offering rich fruit and creamy marshmallow notes with generous acidity and spice to foil the lush core. $32.49 – 4.5 Stars
Brilliant, light golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of baked apple, nutmeg, and cinnamon with supporting notes of vanilla bean, oak, and cereal. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a baked and dried fruits-driven core with flavors akin to orange zest, cigar box, peach, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a supple texture. $39.99 – 4 Stars