Aluxes Special Tequila Gold Mexico $15.99 Gold 91 points This is a bit more understated as Blanco gold goes. Solid pepper notes, earthy agave clean finish - Michael Cervin Bacan Guaro 29% Aguardiente Columbia $49.00 Gold 92 points The anise character and the proof level line up nicely here, with the anise at just the right potency to be present and not overpowering. Interesting! - Rich Cook Guaro 24% Aguardiente Columbia $49.00 Gold 91 points There is a purity to the anise here, the alcohol level is spot on, allowing the clean-ness to come through. - Michael Cervin BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum Sevilla Orange Cask Finish Puerto Rico $39.99 Platinum 95 points Subversive, delicate and compelling, this provides enough orange notes from the second finish to allow the rum to shine as a unique spirit - Michael Cervin A genius move with the second barrel here - the orange zest and bitters finish make this a fine sipper. It’ll also add depth to your favorite tiki drinks if you lean to the bitter side… - Rich Cook Gold Ron Superior Carta Oro Puerto Rico $13.00 Gold 91 points THe caramel notes come through without making this get lost. The level of alcohol supports this aged rum - Michael Cervin Ron Superior Carta Blanca Puerto Rico $12.99 Gold 90 points Clean and bright, this white rum will make an excellent blender - Michael Cervin Courvoisier XO Cognac France $200.00 Platinum 96 points Love this! All the richness and creaminess you expect in an XO, with a finish that just won’t quit. - Rich Cook VSOP Cognac France $42.00 Gold 93 points A VSOP that doesn’t go too far into the creamy zone, keeping its brightness from start to finish. Delicious! - Rich Cook XO Royal Cognac France $285.00 Gold 93 points Robust and woody, with darker butterscotch and caramel notes, the fills the palate well - Michael Cervin There's some heat evident in the finish here that will charm many drinkers - this will benefit from some nibbles alongside. Classy! - Rich Cook VS Cognac France $30.00 Gold 90 points Good balance of flavors, robust and deep, with a slightly bitter finish - Michael Cervin Delamain Cognac Pléiade Domaine La Rambaudie XO Cask Nº 767-04 France $250.00 Platinum 97 points A Cognac for fans of Scotch - this is very pure and bright - no cloying notes, just beauty from start to finish. Exceptional! - Rich Cook XXO Grande Champagne ACC France $500.00 Platinum 95 points A softer approach, almost subdued, this gently sneaks up on you and surprises with extremely balanced flavors, excellent finish and gentle woods notes - Michael Cervin Pale & Dry XO France $170.00 Gold 92 points A softer iteration of Cognac, this offers a light peat finish, with comprehensive flavors on the nose and the first sip - Michael Cervin Dray 25 White Peach Raspberry Vodka Sparkling Water USA $8.00 Gold 91 points Lemon and nectarine flavors are subtle and pleasing - chill this up and cool off! - Rich Cook Familia Camarena Tequila Silver Mexico $24.99 Platinum 94 points This has it all - agave, pepper, grass and earthy character on the nose and in the mouth, with a fully integrated finish. Very solid! - Rich Cook Tequila Reposado Mexico $25.99 Gold 93 points My kind of Reposado - just a dash of vanilla character from the barrel enhances the agave, grass and pepper without covering it up. Bravo! - Rich Cook High Noon Black Cherry Vodka Seltzer USA $2.50 Gold 90 points Nice black Cherry essence without leaning sweet - very refreshing. - Rich Cook Korbel Brandy USA $13.00 Gold 91 points Clean, good balance of flavors with a solid finish - Michael Cervin Lebowski's Kool-Luah Coffee Liqueur USA $38.99 Gold 91 points Beautiful nose the dark coffee notes fill the glass. There are light marzipan and sugary notes on the finish - Michael Cervin
Levenside
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 10 Years Scotland $47.00 Gold 91 points
A subtle Whisky with sweet grain aromatics and a grain driven finish push. Uniquely attractive! - Rich Cook
Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey USA $29.99 Platinum 94 points What seems like a mild approach leads to a very flavorful whiskey with enough comprehensive flavors. The roundness and supple quality, the softness, make this inviting. - Michael Cervin Gentleman’s Sippin’ Whiskey! This is round and supple, with a long mellow finish, all clean, no syrupy corn notes. Nice! - Rich Cook Rey Coyote Tequila Reposado Mexico $55.95 Gold 92 points This offers more agave notes, which overrides the caramel and wood influences. The pepper notes are still there and it offers a bit of a kick - Michael Cervin There’s some extra heat here, and it’s intentional - sip slowly and enjoy a hot side Repo that maintains balance. - Rich Cook Sabrosa Grapefruit Blood Orange Lime Tequila Sparkling Water USA $8.00 Gold 92 points Nice mix of fruit and agave character - this has flavor push that a lot of seltzers lack. - Rich Cook Sanhaçu Cachaça 3 madeiras Brazil $34.00 Gold 93 points Buttered cinnamon toast aromas and flavors are quite attractive to this fan of the food, and the heat serves it well. - Rich Cook Stranahan's Diamond Peak Single Malt Whiskey 2024 Caribbean Rum Cask, Batch No 003 USA $79.99 Platinum 94 points Robust and woody, with darker butterscotch and caramel notes, this fills the palate with sweetness and spiciness, while providing a comprehensive dram - Michael Cervin Delightful. Rich but not overtly so, with a bright, crystalline finish that lasts and lasts. - Rich Cook Snowflake American Single Malt Whiskey Redcloud Peak 2024, Batch No. 27 USA $119.99 Gold 93 points A fine expression of Barley - this is quite dialed in, with bright barley and just a hint of sweetness. Tasty! - Rich Cook Original Single Malt Whiskey Batch No. 288 USA $54.99 Gold 92 points A sweet side expression that will please bourbon drinkers - could be a gateway to Scotch for the intrepid taster. - Rich Cook Sherry Cask Single Malt Whiskey Batch No. 019 USA $69.99 Gold 92 points Spiciness leads the way here, with supporting flavors of caramel, butterscotch and light apricot. Finishes well with a little aggression. - Michael Cervin Mountain Angel Colorado Single Malt Whiskey Aged 10 Years, Batch No. 4 USA $119.00 Gold 92 points If you want to experience finish pop, this is just the ticket. Slightly sweet on the mid palate, but cleans up nicely in the end. - Rich Cook
Unbound
Australian Grain Whisky Australia $45.00 Gold 90 points Bold and balanced with a pleasant finish bite. - Rich Cook
Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition Blend No. 032 USA $149.00 Platinum 94 points This is aggressive, but in the nicest way possible. Think the Duane Johnson of Whiskey and yo’ve got the idea… - Rich Cook 1856 Premium Whiskey USA $59.00 Gold 92 points Bright mixed citrus notes on the nose an in the mouth make this very attractive. Sip or cocktail, this is a winner. - Rich Cook Single Barrel Premium Whiskey Barrel No. 3633 USA $79.00 Gold 92 points This is bold and bright, and will benefit from a big clear ice cube for dilution. - Rich Cook Vodka 57 Pure Swiss Glacier Vodka Switzerland $50.00 Gold 93 points This avoids neutrality nicely, with pure grain flavors showing brightly and lingering long. Nice! - Rich Cook Weldon Mills Clap Of Thunder Dark Rum USA $29.95 Gold 93 points A rich texture carries bright heat without burn, with a long finish with pleasant wood tones and a vanilla creme vibe. Long and pleasantly warming - Rich Cook Select Bourbon Whiskey Batch No: 27 USA $54.95 Gold 93 points Nice Rye content here keeps things bright and spicy. This will jazz up Bourbon based cocktails. - Rich Cook Reserve Bourbon Whiskey Barrel Proof, Batch No: 50 USA $64.95 Gold 93 points This needs an ice cube to show its best - that little chill and dilution really opens this up. - Rich Cook |
