Spirits Reviews

Brilliant, pale green color. The nose is boldly floral with elderflower in the lead, followed by wild honey, apricot stone, and hints of green melon. The palate echoes the nose, delivering an exotic, floral-driven core with supporting notes of red and green apple with wildflower honey. Medium-bodied and wonderfully vibrant with a subtle pear accent. $24.95 – 4 Stars

Brilliant, deep orange color. The nose is filled with the scents of roasted nuts, brown baking spices, and pumpkin pie with hints of marzipan. The palate is in complete agreement with the nose, delivering an unctuous, candied nut-and-pumpkin-driven core, with waves of nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and mocha. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a strong taste of autumn. $19.99 – 4 Stars

Brilliant, dazzling gold/green color. The nose is filled with scents of star anise and fresh peppermint with supporting notes of candied ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla bean. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering an anise-driven core, with waves of sweet herbs, citrus, and ginger, and hints of pepper and cardamom. Full-bodied and generous with a luscious texture and great length — ideal for sipping or cocktails. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars

Brilliant, luminescent ruby color. The aromatics are filled with scents of blood orange and grapefruit with supporting notes of lavender, citrus zest, sandalwood, and hints of cinnamon. The palate echoes the nose, accentuating the orange notes with a bit of kumquat and tangerine, bolstered by accents of brown baking spices and vibrant citrus. Medium-bodied and generous with enough sweetness to carry the complex flavors along the palate. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars

Brilliant, dark mahogany color, being nearly opaque. The nose is filled with scents of dark-roasted espresso beans, with supporting notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, and vanilla bean. The palate echoes the nose, adding a lovely anise note that marries perfectly with the dense espresso and mocha notes, finishing strong with mint and roasted nuts. Full-bodied and generous with espresso and supporting flavors in perfect harmony — ideal for cocktails. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars

Brilliant, deep amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of baking spices, caramel, and cashew butter with supporting notes of vanilla, candied ginger, and charred oak. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a baking spices-driven core with supporting flavors of dark chocolate, gingerbread, butterscotch, dried fruits, and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and favorably balanced with an opulent texture. $39.99 – 4.5 Stars

Bright, deep copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of candied ginger, toffee, and honey with supporting notes of charred oak, smoke, and butterscotch. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a dried fruits-driven core with flavors of Lapsang souchong, five spice, leather, and roasted nuts. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and flawlessly balanced with a rich, meaty texture. $69.99 – 4.5 Stars

Bright, deep amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of five spice, black tea, and caramel with supporting notes of butterscotch, ginger biscuits, and vanilla bean. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose, delivering a baking spices-driven core with supporting flavors of allspice, charred oak, earth, marzipan, and chocolate mint. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and impeccably balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. $69.99 – 4.5 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. $39.99 – 4 Stars

Brilliant, medium amber color. The nose is expressive, with the charred American oak barrel in the lead, flashing vanilla and caramel scents coupled with baked orchard fruits (similar to a reposado Tequila) and accents of citrus, anise, and ginger. The palate echoes the nose, with brown baking spices from the barrels dominating, followed by notes of caramel, cinnamon, and licorice. Full-bodied with bold wood notes that take this Gin to unexpected frontiers. $39.99 – 4 Stars