Redemption Rye Whiskey, Rum Cask Finish ($40)

Redemption Rye Whiskey, Rum Cask Finish ($40)

Redemption offers a “cask series” of whiskies, each one finished in a different used barrel. For their rye, they chose to use old rum barrels, and yes, older barrels do impart flavor. Gimmicky or not, cask finished whiskies are popular, if not curious because they are...
Fortaleza Tequila Reposado ($60)

Fortaleza Tequila Reposado ($60)

As Reposados go, this is one of the lightest in color. As any good Reposado should, it allows for the agave to shine through, with just minimal barrel influence. The agave was stone crushed before fermentation, and was then aged in American oak barrels. The earthy,...
Dickel Bourbon Whiskey ($30)

Dickel Bourbon Whiskey ($30)

A mid-level whiskey bourbon that over delivers based on its price, there are plenty of rich notes of crème brûlée, cinnamon, butterscotch, browned butter, resin, charred wood, light lemon zest, and sugared almonds. There is ultimately a terrific balance of wood, spice...
Kuiper Belt Dry Gin “Atmospheric” ($40)

Kuiper Belt Dry Gin “Atmospheric” ($40)

The Kupier Belt may be an astronomical term for ice-laden objects that float in out space, but in this bottle it’s a belt of gin. The nose is pure dry gin, alluring, yet comfortable. On the palate it is classic London Dry style, a tad sweeter, but smoother with less...