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Arehucas Ron Miel (Rum with honey) (Spain); 20% abv (Spain)
FEATUREDBrilliant amber color. The nose is vibrant with the scents of sweet orange peel, wild flowers, rich honey, Rum, and blood orange with hints of nutmeg and vanilla. The palate echoes the nose with a lush honey filled core and just enough acidity to keep it fresh. This is not a Rum rather a Rum-based liqueur and an attractive one at that. The cocktail applications are endless as we are thinking of a twist on the classic Daiquiri using nothing but Rum, Arehucas Ron Miel, and limejuice.
BlackBeard Spiced Rum (Puerto Rico); 43% abv (Puerto Rico)
FEATUREDBrilliant bronze color. The nose is dominated by notes of sweet vanilla beans with nutmeg accents. The palate is drier and spicier than expected in a very pleasing way as brown baking spices emerge in numbers to add a dry flanking edge and intrigue to the palate. Wonderfully complex and ready to be the secret ingredient in your favorite Rum cocktail.
Brandon’s Gin (USA); 46% abv (USA)
FEATUREDBrilliant crystal clear. The nose is simply beautiful showing a complex blend of aromatic spices that range from scents of citrus to caraway with juniper and ginger notes. The palate concurs with the nose as the silky and full spirit gives life and dimension to the aromatics. Floral, vibrant and zesty with a soft pepper note on the finish. A great martini Gin with style and charm.
Brinley Gold “Shipwreck” 4 yr old Spiced Rum (St. Kitts West Indies); 36% abv (St. Kitts West Indies)
FEATUREDBrilliant amber color. The nose is rich and complex with brown spice notes, rich dark molasses Rum, candied orange peel, vanilla, and tropical fruits. The palate echoes the nose giving full dimension to the aromatics offering layers of Rum, spice and fruit. The lovely Spirit offers just enough sweetness to carry the mélange of spice notes. You can feel the subtle bite of clove. Who would have thought that you could find Spiced Rum worthy of sipping straight? An instant upgrade to the category.
Casamigos Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv (Mexico)
FEATUREDBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is fantastically rich and complex with scents of ripe agave, as well as tropical and orchard fruits with accents of honey, candied ginger, and citrus with hints of black pepper and vanilla bean. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush, velvet-like mouthfeel with a concerto of ripe fruit at its core flanked perfectly by notes of sea salt, spice, and citrus. Ideally balanced and perfect for sipping or making one hell of a luxurious margarita.
Cockspur 12 yr old Rum (Barbados); 40% abv (Barbados)
FEATUREDDeep bronze to amber color. The nose is simply beautiful and complex perfectly marrying fruity Rum aromatics and barrel notes with accents of brown baking spices, roasted nuts, and toffee. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and vibrant core of dense, fruit driven Rum that fades to drier notes of spice and oak. Superbly proportioned with incredible purity and focus. Proof positive that great aged Rum is one of the world’s most pleasing and contemplative Spirits.
Cold River Vodka (USA); 40% abv (USA)
FEATUREDCrystal clear. The nose is anything but neutral with generous aromatics of limestone, wet river stone with sweet and spicy peppercorns. The palate offers a wonderfully silky texture with flanking notes of mineral and black pepper. The flavors trail on to a rich and spicy finish with hints of citrus zest and mineral. This is a Whiskey drinkers Vodka packed with flavor, texture, and nuance placing it in a tiny class of the world’s best.
Collingwood Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada); 40% abv (Canada)
FEATUREDDeep golden, amber color. The nose is vibrant and rich with an essence of spicy grain Whisky with accents of caramel, vanilla, maple syrup and cinnamon biscuits. The palate delivers spicy grain notes, pepper, and brown spices as well as ginger and treacle. Ideally balanced with soft trailing flavors that finish with a touch of spice and sweet wood. Best served straight but it holds up well with an ice cube or two and mixes great with ginger ale.
Coole Swan Dairy Cream Liqueur (Ireland); 16% abv (Ireland)
FEATUREDIt has the pleasing and somewhat nostalgic appearance of a vanilla malt with its creamy, off-white, alabaster tones. The nose is subtle while complex offering an interplay of dark chocolate, vanilla cream, and hints of marzipan and sweet Whiskey. The palate is silky smooth and rich with subtle fruit notes as well. Elegant and wonderfully styled. As a topper, this unique liqueur is offered in a fresh, sleek, and modern package.
Denizen Rum (Trinidad & Tobago); 40% abv (Trinidad & Tobago)
FEATUREDCrystal clear. The nose is fragrant and complex with great old-school Rum notes (in the best possible way) including tropical and citrus fruits with raw coconut and green, grassy cane notes. The palate echoes the nose with a semi-viscous core that is wonderfully balanced and vibrant flanked by accents of mineral, grass, balsa, sea salt, and subtle vanilla notes. Serve lightly chilled or elevate your favorite Rum cocktails with this gem.
