Austin Cocktails Cucumber Vodka Mojito ($15)

Austin Cocktails Cucumber Vodka Mojito ($15)

by | Aug 23, 2024 | Cocktail RTD

Vodka, lime, mint and cucumber comprise this very tasty RTD mojito. The cucumber is rather dominant, but aside from that the portions work well together and make for a simple quick and easy cocktail when you don’t want to mess with a home bar – or when you’re on...
Arette Tequila Reposado ($28)

Arette Tequila Reposado ($28)

by | Aug 23, 2024 | Tequila

This fifth-generation family produces a fairly light version of repo, however it is nonetheless a solid effort. Additive free and made from all estate Blue Weber agave, it offers up definitive agave notes – earthy, lightly sweet and peppery, with resin notes, browned...
Lasso Colorado Wheat Whiskey 6 Year ($70)

Lasso Colorado Wheat Whiskey 6 Year ($70)

by | Aug 2, 2024 | Whiskey

Single barrel, small batch – these words are used far too often to illicit a response in consumers who may want something new, and often these terms do not have any meaning pertaining to the spirit. Though not shy from the first sip, Lasso has managed to craft a...
Rey Coyote Tequila Reposado ($56)

Rey Coyote Tequila Reposado ($56)

by | 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,...
Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum ($40)

Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum ($40)

by | 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...