Tastes
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Nose: brown sugar, citrus rind, and in the back…maple. A little spiritous but nice just the same. Palate: lemon juice, boysenberry syrup, melon, caramel, black pepper. A little hot. Finish: citrus rind, melon, strawberry menthols This drinks a lot like a cask strength sherried scotch…and thats a compliment. Solid stuff.
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Very citrus forward gin…mostly mandarin with a hit of lime. Mildy sweet. Juniper present, but in the background. I prefer citrus forward gins so for me, this stuff cannot be beat for the price. Makes an incredible G&T, and a nice citrus forward martini. Good stuff. It’s my go to house gin and I always have a bottle on hand.20.0 USD per Bottle
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Redbreast 12 Year Cask Strength
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed December 30, 2024 (edited April 15, 2025)Nose: milk chocolate, suggestions of maple in background Palate: crème brûlée Finish: lemon rind, hint of oak, mild malt sweetness This is surprisingly smooth for the proof and a nice dram for sure. Not as sherried as I was expecting…leans a bit more to the bourbon barrel. Easy sipper. *this was a neck pour. We’ll see how a little O2 treats it after a few weeks.99.99 USD per Bottle -
Nose: milk chocolate, wood smoke, and ethanol. With time fresh cherry. With water strong maple comes on Palate: pine, caramel candy, citrus rind Finish: menthol, citrus, char, strawberry cream candy This is different, but every bit as good (maybe better flavor but not as smooth) as Rittenhouse (and mixes as good as Rittenhouse in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned). In fact, it reminds me of a less refined Rare Breed rye (which I love). For $29 a bottle this along with Rittenhouse will now have a place in my regular rotation as my go-to mixer for rye cocktails. Update: after this bottle is opened and oxidizes for about a week it really mellows and softens. Takes on a strong vanilla maple character. Delicous and smooth at 100 proof. Upping to 4.25 stars29.0 USD per Bottle
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Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Non-Potable Bitters — Trinidad
Reviewed December 29, 2023 (edited December 31, 2023)The only bitters I ever use for a Manhattan or Old Fashioned. Along with Luxardo cherries an absolute must for any home bar. -
Nose: grapes, peat, barrel char, chocolate Palate: mild citrus, moderately sweet malt, hints of dried fruits Finish: mild fresh red fruit, bitter dark chocolate With water: drowns. Better neat. This is smooth as glass. Not super complex but well made and a solid Irish malt. (Flaviar Advent Calendar)
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