Tastes
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Without initially knowing what a "modern" gin, I immediately preferred this one to other gins I've tried. It has a lovely citrus-forward scent. It's refreshing to sip and tastes like the zest of an orange--bright with a hint of pepperiness and a mild bitter "aftershock" that isn't overpowering. This is the first gin I've tried that I'd actually be happy to sip cold and neat. If, like me, you've found other gins overwhelmingly herbaceous, I'd give the one of these American-style gins a try. This one is not expensive, so it's probably a good place to start.18.49 USD per Bottle
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Disclaimer: I’m writing from the world of bourbon; this is the first Scotch I’ve seriously tasted! I tried this whisky both neat and chilled on a large rock. It’s much lighter than your average bourbon: pale and golden, like honey in water. Its scent is subtle but reminds me of florals, vanilla, peach, and maybe a hint of spice. The smell of alcohol is almost indiscernible. I would describe this as the most refreshing whisky I’ve ever tasted. It’s crisp and tangy like a underripe pear with a creamy, mouth-filling roundness that makes it satisfying to drink. I found its flavor was predominantly in the front of my palate and tongue, where it lingered and tingled long after swallowing. Only after several seconds did the familiar chest-warming whisky finish appear, subtle as a whisper. Compared to other Scotches I’ve tried in passing, this one is really easygoing, buoyant rather than brooding. I think it would even pair nicely with food. My fiancé gifted it to me upon learning that it’s a great introduction to this branch of the whisky world, and I’d have to agree.50.0 USD per Bottle
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As you'd expect, this is alcoholic candy. It both tastes and smells like the lovechild of vanilla and cotton candy, with an extremely strong aftertaste of vanilla and honey masking the faintest tinge of alcoholic burn. When mixed with other sweet ingredients, it's sickeningly cloying. But it's not terrible to drink neat as a (very!) sweet dessert, and I've found it an admirable substitute for regular vodka + sweetener in many a flip.19.99 USD per Bottle
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This is one of my favorite bourbons so far. It’s rich with complex flavors. On the nose, I sense vanilla, green apple, and maybe a hint of pine; it’s very fresh. This bourbon has a round mouthfeel and delectable tastes of maple and toffee, balanced by a brightness that reminds me of unripe banana and an effervescent spicy kick that seems to last for days. I can IMAGINE a better bourbon that’s perhaps a bit less acerbic for the brief moment when it goes down, so I’m leaving room above it in the ratings for this unicorn. But overall, it’s pretty perfect.55.0 USD per BottleCentury Liquor & Wines
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Full disclosure: I haven’t tried many rums! This one has a strong smell of molasses with perhaps a touch of allspice. It tastes strange, though: thin and bitter, with an spicy and almost rubbery or tar-like finish. It’s better in mixed drinks or stirring into eggnog, where some of its strong and slightly off-putting tastes are masked and balanced.14.99 USD per BottleCentury Liquor & Wines
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Evan Williams White Label Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed November 25, 2022Tasting on large rock. Smells of herb and spice with maybe a bit of pear. Assertively spicy and peppery up front, mellowing gradually into maple and vanilla. Long, warming finish that reminds me increasingly of cherry over half a minute.20.0 USD per BottleCentury Liquor & Wines
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