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Recently Reviewed

  • Amaro Meletti

    Distiller Score 83

    Commenting on the color, Meletti Amaro is more of a medium amber/caramel color rather than an opaque dark brown as if often the case in this class of spirits. The gentian and floral notes dominate the nose with a medium full body on the palate. Cinnamon, cloves, anise, and floral notes (the strongest component) come through with the overall flavor profile of a sextet rather than a full on orchestra of botanicals. Slight roast notes are found as well. Only moderately bitter, the sweetness of the amaro stays with you through the finish, almost cloyingly so.

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  • Tullibardine The Murray Marsala Finish

    Distiller Score 86

    The Marsala influence is absolutely noticeable, but never overpowers, which is not always easy with fortified wines. The nose displays notes of orchard fruits like red apple skin and stewed pears. The palate is nicely integrated, with a syrupy sweetness originating from the Marsala. Finally a touch of orange and coffee bitterness, followed by a whiff of oak.

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  • Del Maguey Minero Santa Catarina Minas Mezcal

    Distiller Score 92

    The mezcal shows wet stones, a fair amount of smoke, and dark green vegetation. On the palate, there are high levels of minerals, clay, and more green herbal notes. The mezcal has a tangy quality to it and leads you to a finish which is dry; what lingers is smoke and an almost meaty flavor.

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  • Whitley Neill Quince Gin

    Distiller Score 83

    With a slight straw-colored hue, this quince gin has a prominent tart, pear-like aroma, with just a hint of juniper spice. On the palate, there's a touch of viscosity, and the tartness of the quince is amplified. There's also an unmistakable saccharine note of sugared peach candies. This is an interesting take on a flavored gin, and it would likely be quite good on the rocks with a splash of soda water.

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  • Rock Island 10 Year

    Distiller Score 88

    Obviously fairly young and also very sweet, with a big hit of vanilla, but also bitter lemon peel, dried seaweed, orris root and very soft wood smoke. The palate also has an inherent sweetness, but then again is pretty earthy too. Some straw and hay also, with a touch of wood smoke and white pepper. Overall a good new entry into the Rock Island pantheon.

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  • Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Amaranth Bourbon Bottled in Bond

    Distiller Score 86

    Allspice and cloves kick start a robust nose, alongside leather, vanilla, and oak. The palate is big, starting with both alcohol-heat as well as a capsicum chili pepper type of heat. There's also a medicinal side with spearmint, as well as cocoa powder, and cinnamon. The finish is astringent and moderately long, with black and white pepper, sawdust, and mint.

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  • Kirk and Sweeney 18 Year Rum

    Distiller Score 89

    This exemplifies well-aged rum. The nose shows brown sugar, vanilla, baking chocolate, coffee and integrated baking spice. The full body mouthfeel carries those flavors in deliberate segments adding leather and baked fruit. The finish is a simple fade of the flavors with coffee notes that linger with the baking spice.

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  • Shakmat Armenian Brandy 23 Year

    Distiller Score 87

    This 23 year old Armenian brandy is an intriguing offering, with aromas of raisin and a palate that brings to mind PX sherry or botrytized wine. An upfront sweetness gives way to notes of vanilla, date, and almond. Approachable yet complex, it would make an enjoyable after dinner pour or likely pair wonderfully with a cheese course.

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  • Glengoyne Legacy Series: Chapter One 2019

    Distiller Score 82

    This first chapter has a slight dirtiness/metallic aroma usually not associated with Glengoyne. There's more though, with a hint of sultanas and cocoa powder, as well as toasted bread, overripe apple parts, and sweet apple cider. The palate is somewhat sour, with pickled lemon, and a slight bitterness as well. A very noticeable wood influence. Slightly oily mouthfeel, which is nice, as well as burnt caramel and marzipan. Apparently this matured in first-fill oloroso sherry casks, but the flavor profile doesn't seem to totally reflect this.

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