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The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year
Distiller Score 84
The aroma brings a bounty of malt and fruit such as oranges and dates. The palate is of average body and is almost nutty. The oak flavors are soft, but present bringing the whisky together. Good value and nice dram to close out an evening.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Marquis de la Fayette VSOP Cognac
Distiller Score 86
The nose offers berries and cream, vanilla, crème brûlée and incense. The palate is rounded and velvety, with overarching floral tones along with orchard fruits and baked apple galettes. In the background there are also faint grass and chili pepper notes. The short finish showcases oak, leather, cinnamon, cardamom, and honeyed fruits.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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Zirbenz Stone Pine Liqueur of the Alps
Distiller Score 92
A hue reminiscent of pine cones, this liqueur has a heady and intense aroma akin to walking through a swath of evergreens. On the palate, you first get an explosion of pine flavor, but it quickly gives way to a more mellow, sappy sweetness. Possibly a bit too biting to sip on its own, in small doses this would add interesting flavor to cocktails.
Reviewed by Anna Archibald
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Tequila San Matias Tahona Blanco
Distiller Score 90
An intense aroma of ripe agave, along with agave leaves, lime zest, and rainwater greet you from the moment you open the bottle. These flavors continuing throughout your tasting with the tequila showing a bittersweet profile which remains on the finish. A rich, soft tequila; enjoy as-is or with ice, lime juice, and a splash of Topo Chico.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Bearface One Eleven Series Oaxaca Edition
Distiller Score 88
A firm Canadian whisky backbone is accented with agave syrup and traces of smoky bacon. Floral and orange citrus tones lift from the smoke with polite peppery Canadian flavors and traditional vanilla-soaked baking spices. The rich and sweet dried fruit palate dries quickly giving the whisky soft grassy notes blended with warm mezcal tones. Rich in texture, the smoky tones blend with a burst of citrus zest. This is a very cocktail friendly whisky and a terrific sipper for the adventurous.
Reviewed by Blair Phillips
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Maison Surrenne Distillerie Galtaud Borderies
Distiller Score 91
An enchanting and complex nose offers prunes, dark chocolate, citrus peel, and spicy oak. On the silky palate you'll find trail mix with hazelnuts and raisins, along with cocoa powder and coffee grounds, grapes, blackberries, a dash of tropical fruits, and a floral influence dominated by violets. The quick finish is rich and jammy with sugary dried fruits.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 15 Year (Fall 2019)
Distiller Score 89
The additional time in barrel for the Fall '19 release from Old Fitzgerald has imbued the spirit with some added complexity. The first sensation on the nose is of wet stone and herbs followed by cinnamon toast, then cake frosting in the background. The whiskey is lively and bright on the palate while maintaining a gentle balance from front to back. Here flavors are more wheat-driven with accents of mixed peppercorn and a finish of buttered toast.
Reviewed by Colin Howard
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Tiki Lovers Pineapple Rum
Distiller Score 82
The pineapple aroma on this rum is intensely sweet, more akin to artificial candy than fresh fruit. On the palate, it has a creamy texture and the pineapple notes are less intensely bright but still artificial and a bit syrupy, in a way that overwhelms the palate.
Reviewed by Anna Archibald
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Effen Rosé Vodka
Distiller Score 79
Effen excels at aromatics, and this rosé-flavored expression is no exception. It smells distinctly like a fruit-forward blush wine (with a noticeably higher proof). On the palate, however, it’s heavy on red berries and vanilla extract and is missing the subtlety a well-balanced rosé typically displays.
Reviewed by Anna Archibald
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