Tastes
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A crisp, USDA-certified organic, non-GMO as well as gluten free Vodka by Dynasty Spirits in Texas. It has an aromatic birth with notes of citrus & flowers, while a crisp life adds notes of grapefruit & dried rose petals & a hint of sweet corn, that leads to a delicate death of medium length. December 2021
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El Sarao Oaxaca Maguey Espadin & Tobala Joven
Mezcal Joven — San Dionisio Ocotepec, Mexico
Reviewed November 19, 2024A fresh, artisanal Agave Spirit by El Sarao Oaxaca Mezcal (Nom-0441X) in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico crafted with 8- to 12-year-old wild maguey Espadin & Tobala. It has an aromatic birth of cooked agave, tropical flowers, smoke & spices; while a bold & full life adds notes of vanilla, artichoke & celery; that leads to a crunchy death of medium length with notes of earth, soil, charcoal, ash & smoke. March / April 2023 -
A complex, Single Malt by Master Whisky Maker & Blender Gregg Glass for Dalmore Disitllery in in Highlands, Scotland aged for 2 years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels & Pedro Ximenez casks; after which they are reunited & aged for an additional 12 years. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grain, wood, herbs & spices; while a delicate life adds notes of soft vanilla, toffee, warm honey, dates, fig & Seville orange zest; that led to a complex death of medium length with notes of chocolate orange & maple. November 2022 / October 2023
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Grangestone Highland Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed November 16, 2024A rich Single Malt from Highlands, Scotland aged 7 to 9 years in oak barrels, then finished in former sherry casks for 6 months. It has a birth with notes of dried fruit, nut & cedar; while life is green & leafy adding notes of vanilla & caramelized fruit; that led to a nutty death with notes of sherry & spice. June 2016 / March / November 2018 / February 2019 / August / November 2022 -
An intense, Cider by Jack Daniels Distillery in Tennessee crafted with a blend of apple cider & Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grain, stone fruits & spices; while a spicy life adds notes of apple cider, orange zest & cinnamon; that leads to a zesty death with notes of apple pie, toasted oak & vanilla. November 2022
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A complex, flavored Agave Spirit by Luisito Comunica in Puebla, Mexico. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grain, spices & agave; while a complex life adds notes of assorted flavored popcorn & Cracker Jack; that led to a long & complex popcorn death with notes of cinnamon & vanilla. October 2022
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An elegant, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky by Angus Dundee Distillers; crafted from a blend of Islay & Speyside Peated Malt Whisky; bottled at 46% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grain, nuts, earth, herbs & spices; while a rich & complex life adds notes of malt, plenty of caramel, heather honey, roast chestnuts & mesquite smoke; that leads to a spicy death of medium length with notes of Golden Grahams, caraway, peppercorn, sea spray, ash & heather smoke. January / February / August 2022
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