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Great stuff. Nose: Raisins, Dark Chocolate, Dates, Cherries, Ginger, Sultanas, Apricots, Figs, Toffee, Violets, Lavender, Prunes, Oranges, Bananas, Honey Palate: Raisins, Chocolate, Pears, Cherries, Plums, Cloves, Pepper, Red Apples, Pineapples, Mangoes, Caramel Finish: Raisins, Sultanas, Violets, Figs, Pineapples, Cherries, Oranges, Almonds, Hazlenuts, NutmegBaar Baar
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Alquimia Reserva de Oro XIV
Tequila Extra Añejo — Los Altos, Mexico
Reviewed January 17, 2019 (edited January 18, 2019)The best tequila ever! Aged 14 years and still has a tequila flavor profile. Aromas and flavors full of cooked agave, caramel, pepper, apricots, oranges, citrus, mushrooms, and vanilla frosting, flavors keep evolving. -
Hillrock Estate Seasoned Oak Cask Finished Double Cask Rye
Rye — New York, USA
Reviewed January 14, 2019 (edited June 18, 2020)A smooth, powerful, and flavorful rye with notes of pepper, cloves, cinnamon, caramel, raisins, and bananas.Hillstone -
Compass Box Flaming Heart (Sixth Edition)
Blended Malt — Scotland
Reviewed January 12, 2019 (edited January 13, 2019)Very nice flavorful dram with floral, fruity, vanilla, spicy, and peaty notes. Not a big peat fan but will tolerate peat when combined with sweetness.Existing Conditions -
Redbreast Lustau Edition
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed January 12, 2019 (edited October 8, 2019)A smooth and lovely whisky with flavors evolving from floral notes, dried fruit, spices, peaches, nuttiness, and a little chocolate.Existing Conditions -
Pasote Tequila Añejo
Tequila Añejo — Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed January 9, 2019 (edited July 6, 2021)Another great tequila from the Camarenas. Very smooth with notes of sweet and earthy roasted and cooked agave, a little s’mores, pepper, and caramel.Toloache -
Mars Komagatake 30 Year American White Oak Cask
Single Malt — Nagano, Japan
Reviewed January 4, 2019 (edited May 17, 2019)Tried this in a flight with 6 half ounce pours. Others in flight were Hakushu 18, Yamazaki 18, Hibiki 21, Ichiro Port Pipe, and Yoichi 20. This was best of the night with notes of vanilla, caramel, chocolate, nutty marzipan, spices, strawberries, orange, and a creamy mouthfeel.Brandy Library -
Tried this in a flight with 6 half ounce pours. Others in flight were Hakushu 18, Yamazaki 18, Hibiki 21, Mars Komagatake 30, And Ichiro Port Pipe. This was 2nd to Komagatake 30 with a rich flavor profile of berries, spices, chocolate, and some smoke. Nose: Dark Chocolate, Raisins, Sandalwood, Salted Toffee, Truffles, Smoke, Figs, Prunes, Dates, Hoisin Sauce, Morello Cherries, Sakura, Ginger, Orange Peels, Bacon, Lavender, Almond Syrup, Coconuts, Brown Butter Cake, Walnut Banana Bread Palate: Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Smoke, Milk Chocolate, Honey, Toffee, Dark Chocolate, Coconuts, Hazlenuts, Cloves, Nutmeg, Christmas Cakes, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Coal, Blackberries Finish: Raisins, Prunes, Salted Caramel, Coal Smoke, Ginger, Orange Peels, Cinnamon, Licorice, Mint Chocolate, SandalwoodBrandy Library
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Hochstadter's Family Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey
Rye — Canada
Reviewed December 31, 2018 (edited January 1, 2019)Excellent stuff. Lots of strong peppery spice, apple, cloves, maple.28.0 USD per PourOn the Rocks
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