New Expert Spirit Reviews - August 9, 2023
Check out the latest spirits reviewed by our Tasting Table experts! Photo Credit: Mayenda
Aug 09, 2023
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5Mayenda is a sipping tequila brand under the Campari Group portfolio. It's made with 100% azul agave under the guidance of Maestro Tequilero Jesus Susunaga and his team at Casa San Nicolás in Jalisco. There are two production techniques that are unique to this brand. Prior to the final distillation in copper pot stills, the base distillate has been macerated with roasted piñas (the heart of the agave) and the distillate has been blended with agave miel or "honey" which is also a product from the cooking stage. There are no added sugars or additives post distillation. Mayenda Blanco Tequila is launching in the US and in Mexico as of April 2023. (SRP $70)
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4In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Yamazaki Distillery, The House of Suntory has released two new limited edition whiskies in spring 2023. Founded in 1923, Yamazaki is the first and oldest malt whisky distillery in Japan. This Yamazaki expression was aged for at least 18 years exclusively in Japanese Mizunara oak casks, a wood the brand first started experimenting with in the 1940s. This bottling is one of a collection of whiskies to be released in 2023. Available in select global markets within the US, UK, Europe and Asia beginning May 2023. (SRP $1,500)
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3In 2023, the House of Suntory is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Yamazaki Distillery, the first and oldest malt whisky distillery in Japan. But the brand is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hakushu Distillery which was founded in 1973. To celebrate 100 years of whisky making the brand has released two new limited edition whiskies in spring 2023. This Hakushu Peated Malt bottling was aged a minimum of 18 years in a selection of casks. Bottled at 48% ABV (700ml), it's available in select global markets within the US, UK, Europe and Asia beginning May 2023. (SRP $1,200)
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2This second release in Heaven's Door's Decade Series is a straight rye whiskey. Aged for 10 years, this rye whiskey was made from a mash bill recipe of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Heaven's Door Master Blender Alex Moore worked with dozens of rye whiskeys to create this bottling. Like the inaugural straight bourbon release, this is also bottled at 100 proof. Available as of June 2023. (SRP $99.99)
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1Brother's Bond, a whiskey brand founded by American actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, has introduced their first rye expression with this release. Distilled and aged at Indiana, this whiskey is made from a blend of bourbon and rye whiskeys which used four grains in its production -- 77% rye, 16% corn, along with wheat and malted barley. Bottled at 47.5% ABV, it's available as of May 2023 nationwide online and at selected retailers. (SRP $59.99)