by Michael Cervin | Aug 2, 2024 | Tequila
Out of the gate his intends on being a bold repo and it delivers on that promise. The nose is classic agave – slightly sweet, earthy and spicy. Slightly aggressive on the palate, There is nonetheless a pleasing viscosity trhoughout, with notes of caramel,... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 2, 2024 | Rum
The Santa Teresa estate was founded in 1796, which this bottle references, however rum production began in 1930 with sugarcane from the property. As rums go, this excels. There are definite rum notes, but there is a lot of caramelized browned butter, resin, tobacco... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 18, 2024 | Liqueur
It might seem that coffee liqueur is fairly easy to make – brew coffee, add spirit. But seemingly simple things typically are not simple, and it is that hidden complexity that results in a superior product. Why this works is the cold brew process itself, which... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 18, 2024 | Cognac
Proper Cognac is a sublime blend of four components: wood, spice, floral, and fruit. What sets exceptional Cognac like this XO apart is the seamless melding of each of the four components without making any one of them the star player. This XO fills all these... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 18, 2024 | Tequila
Given the price point of this blanco (and their Reposado for that matter) Camarena provides exceptional quality. This offers immediate agave notes, both earthy and peppery, with a light oily texture and a strong finish. There’s also a light resin note, fresh herbs,...
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