Tastes
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The nose leads with creamy vanilla blending into ripe banana, reminiscent of banana pudding, before floral agave notes. The palate is delightfully floral with a tinge of smoke behind a sweetness of more vanilla, cream and a hint of dried fruits. The finish is exceptionally smooth, as is anticipated from an XO crystallino, and despite the sweetness presented on the nose and in the palate this tequila lens a balanced, dry finish.
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This is a lovely rum for a discerning enthusiast looking for terroir expression or just something unique. I wouldn't suggest the XO if someone wanted to try Bumbu for the first time, but a lovely expression of terroir, nonetheless. Nose; Butterscotch and fresh tobbaco behind a bit of ethanol. Palate; Savory, buttery notes accompanied with roasted nuts leading to a note almost reminiscent of movie theater popcorn. After opening up over an ice cube for a few minutes, cinnamon and dried plantain along with imitation vanilla and almost a fleeting cola note can be found before being lost behind butter. Finish; Ethanol returns with a vengeance but along with more buttery roasted nuts and tobacco. Again transitioning into more of a cola flavor at some point with dilution and opening up to the air.
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Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B522
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed September 21, 2023 (edited November 27, 2023)This is a solid wheated Bourbon for under $100. Full bodied and flavorful as you'd expect with a barrel proof bottling at 123.8 ABV. I was, however, slightly less than thrilled after my first few pours. The richness of this bourbon was overshadowed in a short time for me over the finish and heat alone. A hot glass of whiskey has become something I expect from Larceny's wheated Bourbon and not one to stand up against the finish of the other top dogs in the Stitzel-Weller accociated whiskeys. It's a bottle to be appreciated but don't shy from sharing this bottle until it is in your rear view mirror.79.99 USD per BottleApplejack Wine & Spirits -
Port Dundas 18 Year Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Single Grain — Lowlands, Scotland
Reviewed September 16, 2023
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