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"Pessimism is only the name that men of weak nerves give to wisdom." ~Bernard A. DeVoto

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  • Copper & Kings the moons of juniper gin

    Distilled Gin — Kentucky, USA

    Reviewed December 8, 2019 (edited June 13, 2023)
    4.5
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    Nose is juniper and sage, sweet honey floral. Dry cardamom and spice explodes on the tongue, with some honey sweetness. Juniper and wood and allspice follows, then spicy nettles and juniper and wood on the finish. Thick viscous mouthfeel. Not what I was expecting at first taste, but it has grown on me. Most unusual flavor profile, more akin to St George Terroir than others (I say that as a GOOD thing). You'll either love or hate it, but let it grow on you for a few drinks before deciding. Used it first in a Negroni, but it really shines in a DeVoto Martini.
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  • Old Ezra 7 Year Barrel Strength Bourbon

    Bourbon — Kentucky, USA

    Reviewed November 25, 2019 (edited July 24, 2023)
    3.25
    3.25 out of 5 stars
    Light fruit nose; then fruit, spicy rye, tannic oak (I'm missing the vanilla everyone mentions), burned cereal, anise; followed by a long and not pleasant astringent finish. Not much corn sweetness here. Disappointing, even with some water/ice. Rated 7th most exciting whiskey of 2019 by Whisky Advocate. Must not have been an exciting year.
    70.0 USD per Bottle
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  • Dry Fly Straight Washington Bourbon 101 4 Year

    Bourbon — Washington, USA

    Reviewed November 5, 2019
    3.75
    3.75 out of 5 stars
    Cookie sweetness, light vanilla floral on the nose. Oak and tannin spice then corn sweetness and vanilla. Medium light body. Long spicy finish which is odd for a mashbill without rye. High proof is a little hot, but... an interesting wheated bourbon.
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  • Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao

    Triple Sec/Curaçao — Cognac, France

    Reviewed October 27, 2019
    5.0
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Much more robust and herbal than Cointreau, thicker too. Strong bitter orange, herbal, and cognac flavors. Thick mouthfeel, but not overly sweet. Beautuful color. Perfect for mixing classic cocktails.
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  • Balcones True Blue 100 Proof

    Corn — Texas, USA

    Reviewed October 22, 2019 (edited February 14, 2020)
    4.5
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    Sweet floral fruit on the nose; burnt sugar, leather and oat, cereal and fruit in the mouth. Rich and thick, smoky. Long finish. Great with a little ice melt. Imagine this with more time in the barrel.
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  • Knob Creek Cask Strength Straight Rye (2018 Release)

    Rye — Kentucky, USA

    Reviewed October 18, 2019 (edited June 17, 2023)
    4.0
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Char wood and alcohol, cereal grain in the mouth, with the rye spice and grassy mouth-tingle on the backside. With a little ice melt it rounds out and becomes a richer fuller grassy rye and cereal flavor. Sips well, would kill in an overproof Manhattan. Update: I can now confirm that, yes indeed, it rocks in a classic Manhattan. Really stands out at that cask proof. Rated 2d most exciting whiskey of 2018 by Whisky Advocate.
    65.0 USD per Bottle
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  • Azzurro Aperitif

    Amaro — France

    Reviewed October 7, 2019
    3.75
    3.75 out of 5 stars
    Neon rose orange color--beautiful. Floral, orange, and sweet in the nose and mouth, and then bitter edge comes on in the finish. Medium light body. Similar to Aperol but lighter, less bitter. Drink as an aperitif or mix like Aperol in cocktails.
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  • Dry Fly Barrel Aged Gin

    Barrel-Aged Gin — Washington, USA

    Reviewed October 2, 2019
    3.5
    3.5 out of 5 stars
    Woody floral nose. Sweet wood and ethanol on the tongue, with some juniper and mint. Thin finish, alcohol lingering. Interesting barrel rested gin, best for mixing. I'm a big fan of barrelled gins, but this one doesn't improve on their very good regular gin.
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  • M. G. Vallindras, Kitron, Naxos

    Fruit Liqueurs — Greece

    Reviewed September 26, 2019
    4.5
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    33% ABV, from Halki, Naxos, Greece. Made from leaves of the kitron tree (and other herbs) steeped and distilled in neutral wheat alcohol base. Like limoncello, but more herbal, not overly sweet, no alcohol burn. A beautiful clear local distillate with personality and craftsmanship.
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  • Pomponas Ouzo

    Anise Liqueurs — Greece

    Reviewed September 26, 2019
    2.75
    2.75 out of 5 stars
    38 % ABV. Made on Naxos, Greece. Clear, thin, and a little alcohol burn. Good anise flavor, but not complex.
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