Tastes
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Mainly purchased so that I could try making Aviations and Blue Moons. I love the Zirbenz Stone Pine liqueur, so I went with this Austrian alpine creme de violette. Neat, the liqueur packs plenty of violet flavor, but it’s a bit too sugary and syrupy. I’m still working out my preferred proportion of lemon juice to violet (most recipes call for too much lemon for my taste), but this adds a delightful floral character and can eliminate the need for a simple syrup. I probably won’t keep it always on stock, but very nice to have around.
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The pros: Not too sweet, not too ethanol-forward, and has a little earthiness to it. Could sip straight if needed. Not badly priced. The cons: Does not have much complexity and it’s defining characteristic is clean/smooth. For a few dollars more, I could get a Ketel One, which I love. Or Tito’s, which has more personality. This one I could see having handy for mixing or serving to friends, but that’s about it.
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Goslings 151 Proof Black Seal Rum
Dark Rum — Bermuda
Reviewed May 19, 2021 (edited September 6, 2022)Rich and spicy with a lot of complexity, like the flagship black seal. Deep molasses/ brown sugar. Hides the alcohol well. I accidentally added too much to my Dark and Stormy. Be careful with it! -
I’m pleasantly surprised with this one. Incredibly good for the price. Wild Turkey 101 is all “sweet and heat” with some pleasant vanilla and baking spices notes and a nice long finish. My only criticism is it is a little sharp and a little thin, but heads and shoulders above other bourbons at the same price point. Very sippable!
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1800 Reposado Tequila
Tequila Reposado — Tequila Valley, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed May 5, 2021 (edited April 1, 2022)Not a bad tequila. I like it’s citrusy nose and sweet palate, but it’s a little on the thin side. Reasonable price, though, so this will be a margarita tequila and not a sipping tequila. Worked very nicely in our grapefruit margaritas.
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