An extremely easy to drink and well-balanced liqueur that is not overly sweet.Faithful reproduction of a childhood orange cream popsicle with a kick that is somehow subtle yet substantial at the same time. Quite an achievement in vision and blending!
Finger Lakes Harvest Horseradish BittersA completely organic, locally grown and sourced Horseradish Bitters.
A nice release but the price is a bit much for what it is IMHO. I think this will be one for the collectors and not one for people who want to drink them.
Give this one a pass, especially given the money involved.
Starlino Maraschino CherriesAn excellent option for someone looking for a cocktail cherry.Leaner and less sweet than some of the other leading brands out there. A more subdued yet flavorful cherry with a great mouthfeel and taste.
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel BourbonInteresting , but somewhat , shall we say simpler, (not to use the dirty word-light) expression of an Elijah Craig bourbon. Buy to compare to their other expressions and maybe use to break the newbies in.
Starlino Torino Rosso VermouthA grown-ups red vermouth, displaying age, charm, and balance in a lean yet understated and complex way.
Starlino Hotel Rosso (Rosé )AperitivoAn utterly delicious Aperitivo with a delightfully forward pink grapefruit taste backed by an herbaceous coterie to give structure. Highly recommend ! Also 100% natural which is a rare thing, especially this colorful and flavorful
Last Shot GinA vanilla forward citrus and juniper gin. Very interesting and has the makings for a whole new take on gin cocktails.
Last Shot 3 Year Old 30 Gallon Barrel Release BourbonPossibly one of the best bourbons to come out of New York State so far, by a distillery you probably never heard of.
Italicus Rosolio di BergamottoExpensive for what it is. While it is well made, I personally find it expensive and maybe a little specialized a taste for wider use.
An altogether much drier version than the A120 Release.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 136.6 Batch A 120Another release of a full and robust Barrel Proof Elijah Craig to enjoy and add to your whiskey archive!
Rittenhouse Straight Rye WhiskyA very nice Pennsylvania Rye, drier and more spare than other types of rye. Price is excellent for the quality
Pikesville Straight Rye WhiskeyA Damn Manly kind of whiskey.Large, intense, and worth getting to know. A man or a woman who wants to try a old school rye needs to try this one.
Elijah Craig Straight RyeGateway rye at best. Great for newbies of rye but too light in character to recommend to anyone else
Bernheim Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 7 Year Old 2020 ReleaseAlways a great whiskey, unlike many over the years they have not changed the age or found a way to cheapen it at a cost to the taste, Was and still is a great whiskey.
Another Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Release. A bit lighter than some of the others but still good
Larceny Barrel Proof Batch A120Not only do you get the extra proof but a lot of subtle aging characteristics and aromas that would have been lost in the proofing down process! Worth the extra money for the extra proof and all the goodness that comes with it!
Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Old is a nice whiskey, but I think it is a bit pricey for what it is.It lacks the complexity I would look for in that age and price range personally speaking.
Dubonnet Rouge 2020 VersionVery much a further step in the right direction, with a bit more polished herbal enhancement and a far better package that celebrates its return to its roots both literal and metaphorical.
Chris Carlsson – Your Spiritual Advisor
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