Tastes
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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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Flor de Caña Gran Reserva 7 Rum
Gold Rum — Nicaragua
Reviewed August 28, 2022 (edited September 6, 2024)Aromas of cinnamon, cola, vanilla, nutmeg, cloves, and licorice. On the palate, notes of caramel, oak, and roasted chestnuts, along with more vanilla, nutmeg, and cloves. Round, lightly tannic mouthfeel. Considerable length on the finish. 3.25/5.00 – Quite Good (neat) -
Intense honey and almond on the nose – marzipan in a glass – with some subtler hints of licorice and cherry. The same notes reappear on the palate, with a notably toastier undertone. Rich mouthfeel, with considerable sweetness. Arguably oversweet, though not enough to be completely cloying when well chilled. 2.50/5.00 – Acceptable (on the rocks)
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