Tastes
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Lemon Hart & Son Original 1804
Aged Rum — Guyana, Guyana
Reviewed October 29, 2022 (edited September 6, 2024)Intense aromas of molasses, cola, cloves, nutmeg, and toffee. Mouthfeel is rich and rounded. More molasses, cloves, cola, and toffee on the palate, plus some lime zest on the finish – which is relatively short, but smooth throughout. 2.75/5.00 – Decent (neat) -
Ron Perla del Norte Carta Blanca
Silver Rum — Cuba
Reviewed October 29, 2022 (edited September 6, 2024)On the nose, notes of golden sugar, banana, fresh-squeezed lime, cinnamon, and vanilla. Palate shows more lime, banana, and abundant vanilla, along with fresh sugarcane and nutmeg. Mouthfeel has some richness while remaining light. Finish is short-medium, with a mild bitterness and only barely noticeable burn. 2.75/5.00 – Decent (neat) -
Fragrant aromas of juniper, coriander, rose petal, cardamom, and lemon pith. Rose and coriander dominate the palate, supported by orange zest and more juniper, with a subtle resurgence of cardamom on the finish. Round and lightly oily mouthfeel. Finish is medium-length with plenty of spice but very little heat. 2.75/5.00 – Decent (neat)
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St. Rémy Signature Brandy
Other Brandy — France
Reviewed September 26, 2022 (edited September 6, 2024)Aromas of grape jelly, cinnamon, marmalade, vanilla, toasted coconut, and almond. Flavours include more grape jelly, vanilla, marmalade, and toasted coconut, along with hazelnut and milk chocolate. Rich mouthfeel, and a sweet profile overall. Finish is medium-length. 3.25/5.00 – Quite Good (neat) -
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed September 18, 2022 (edited September 6, 2024)On the nose, banana, vanilla, charred oak, orange peel, and cola. More charred oak, banana, vanilla, and orange peel on the palate, along with brown sugar. Somewhat tannic mouthfeel. Finish is neither particularly smooth nor harsh, and is of medium length. 2.75/5.00 – Decent (neat) -
Cazadores Blanco Tequila
Tequila Blanco — Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed September 16, 2022 (edited September 6, 2024)A candied, artificial vanilla sweetness on the nose, along with white pepper, lime zest, and agave. On the palate, more pepper and vanilla, plus coriander and clove. Weighty, round mouthfeel. Medium-length finish, with some noticeable, but short-lived, harshness. 2.50/5.00 – Acceptable (neat) -
Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin
Modern Gin — Ireland
Reviewed September 13, 2022 (edited September 6, 2024)Aromas of coriander, juniper, elderflower, licorice, mint, and pine bark. Juniper, coriander, and pine bark reappear with intensity on the palate, complemented by sage, more mint, and a touch of clove. Lightly oily mouthfeel. Finishes long, with very little burn. 3.50/5.00 – Impressive (neat) -
On the nose, vanilla, brown sugar, toasted oak, ripe peaches, and orange zest. On the palate, notes of caramel, toasted almonds, more vanilla, wood smoke, apricot, and a faint hint of marshmallow. Rich mouthfeel. Very nice length. The finish is very smooth, but the midpalate is somewhat astringent. 3.25/5.00 – Quite Good (neat)
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