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Sugarlands Shine Mark & Digger's Rye Apple Moonshine
Other Spirits — Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA
Reviewed July 30, 2024A delicate, Tennessee Moonshine by Sugarland Distilling Co. in Gatlinburg, Tennessee crafted with unaged rye, gala apples with traditional pie spices such as nutmeg, allspice & clove; bottled at 80 proof. It has an aromatic birth with hints of grain, tree fruit & spices; while a full life adds hints of rye & apple pastry; that led to a spicy death of medium length with notes of nutmeg, allspice & clove. December 2023 / February 2024 -
A complex, Agave Spirit crafted by Premium de Jalisco, S.A. de C.V. [NOM 1465] in Jalisco (Los Altos), Mexico; aged for 30 months in French & American oak. It has an aromatic birth with notes of agave, fruit, nuts, spices, tropical flowers & wood; while a rich life adds notes of candied agave, honey & roasted walnuts; that leads to a complex & woody death of medium length with notes of wood tongue depressor. January / December 2023119.99 USD per Bottle
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The Original Backpacker Moonshine is an intense, Tennessee Moonshine by Sugarlands Distilling Company in Gatlinburg, Tennessee crafted with local white corn, pure sugar cane, yeast & Smoky Mountain water that is distilled in copper pot before being bottled at 50% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grain; while a bold life adds notes of sweet corn & fresh cut wheat; that led to a quick & earthy death. December 2023 / January 2024
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An intense, Flavored Brandy from Turkey crafted with raisins from Rasaki & Kalecik Karasi grapes flavored with first-harvest aniseed, that is brewed for extra 30 days before being bottled at 45.5%. Ustalarin Karisimi (Masters Blend) is meant to balances the aromas of Yeni Rakı, Yeni Seri & Yeni Rakı ÂLÂ, unfortunately, for me it makes the flavors more prominent! It has an aromatic birth with notes soft grape alcohol & herbs; while a complex life adds notes of anise, hints of vanilla, oak, black pepper & pine; that led to a long & bold death. December 202346.99 USD per Bottle
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An intense, Flavored Brandy from Turkey crafted with fresh Rasaki & Kalecik Karasi grapes flavored with aniseed, quadruple distilled in copper pot stills with no added sugar; before being bottled at 45% ABV. It has an intense birth with notes soft grape alcohol & herbs; while a complex life adds notes of nutmeg, vanilla, anise, black pepper & pine; that led to a long & rich star anise lovers' death. October 202351.99 USD per Bottle
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An intense, Flavored Brandy from Turkey crafted with raisins from Rasaki & Kalecik Karasi grapes flavored with aniseed, triple distilled in copper pot stills; then matured in oak barrels before being bottled at 47% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grape alcohol & herbs; while a complex life adds notes of vanilla, oak, black pepper & pine; that led to a long & balanced star anise lovers' death. October / November 202351.99 USD per Bottle
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A Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged 4 years American white oak barrels, transferred to a 2nd American white oak barrel, and aged for 1 year, before being bottled at 155 proof. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grain, wood, nuts, herbs & spices; while a rich & bold life adds notes of brown sugar, warm caramel, praline, vanilla fudge; that led to a hot & dry death of medium length with notes of oak, leather, white pepper, smoky mesquite, cinnamon, espresso, dark chocolate, roasted pecans & almonds.199.99 USD per Bottle
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An intense, Aromatized Wine produced in Switzerland with Cortese grapes from Piedmont, Italy & infused with botanicals such as South American cinchona bark, wormwood, orange peel & spices. It has an aromatic birth with notes of citrus, herbs & spices; while a jammy life adds notes of quince jam, orange marmalade & dessert wine; that led to a long & bitter death with notes of wormwood. June 2023
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Lillet Rosé
Other Aromatized Wine — Bordeaux, France
Reviewed July 28, 2024 (edited December 22, 2024)An off-dry, sustainable, aromatized wine crafted with a base of Bordeaux Sémillon & Merlot wine, macerated liqueurs that are then blended & aged in French oak. It has an aromatic birth, while a fresh & balanced life led to a refreshing & floral death! August 2017 / January 2019 / February 2021 For those who enjoy a Rosé wine with a bit of more alcohol, simply serve chilled! Great for cocktails as well! -
Lillet Blanc
Other Aromatized Wine — Bordeaux, France
Reviewed July 28, 2024 (edited December 22, 2024)An off-dry, sustainable, aromatized wine crafted with a base of Bordeaux Sémillon & Sauvignon Blanc wine, macerated liqueurs that are then blended & aged in French oak. It has an aromatic birth, while a light & honeyed life led to a spicy death! November 2016
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