Club Kokomo Barrel Finished Rum
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
Club Kokomo Artisanal White Rum
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
Blue Run Flight Series II — Santa Monica Pier Kentucky Straight Bourbon
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
Saratoga Fenimore Gin
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, 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
Natterjack Blended Irish Whiskey
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
Natterjack Cask Strength Blended Irish Whiskey
Bright, medium golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of orange blossom, clove, and caramel with supporting notes of candied ginger, honey, and oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering an oak-driven core with flavors of malted barley, butterscotch, charred oak, cinnamon, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with a blast of heat. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $89.99 – 4.5 Stars
Natterjack The Mistake Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, medium golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of ginger biscuits, caramel, and orange peel with supporting notes of cereal, leather, and honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a toffee and oak-driven core with supporting flavors of sultanas, baked apple, maple syrup, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $58.99 – 4.5 Stars
Gran Duque D'Alba Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez
Brilliant, beautiful mahogany color with hints of amber. The aromatics are bold and complex offering scents of caramel, aged leather, cigar box, dried fruits, charred marshmallow, and vanilla beans. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush caramel/toffee core with Sherry, nutmeg, brown butter, and oak with accents of honeycomb. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with decadent fruit, confection, and spice flavors. $49.99 – 4.5 Stars
GlenDronach Original 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, medium copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of dried fruits, Sherry, and butterscotch with supporting notes of vanilla, treacle, and roasted nuts. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a Sherry-driven core with supporting flavors of toffee, sultanas, baking spices, and toasted walnut. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and favorably balanced with an opulent texture. $65.99 – 4.5 Stars
Triple Dog Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, light golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of cashew butter, caramel, and baking spices with supporting notes of oak and candied ginger. The palate substantially agrees with the nose delivering a cereal-driven core with flavors akin to crème brulee, hazelnut, quince, and vanilla. The finish is long with notes of honey. Medium to full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a supple texture. $41.99 – 4 Stars
