Cierto Tequila Blanco, Private Collection ($99)

Cierto Tequila Blanco, Private Collection ($99)

by | Jul 23, 2021 | Tequila

Using Highland agave and natural spring water, the nose of pure cooked agave leads into a smooth viscosity of spice, earthiness and lightly floral notes. This is amazingly clean and precise, neither harsh nor hot. There are additional aromas of fresh herbs and mineral...
E. Cuarenta Tequila, Reposado ($50)

E. Cuarenta Tequila, Reposado ($50)

by | Jul 23, 2021 | Tequila

Reposado tequilas can often hide the true nature of agave, but not here. Spicy with soft caramel, light citrus and an earthy, woody note, this is neither hot nor harsh. The oily viscosity makes it smooth and the plush aromas of cooked agave, vanilla, maple, and...
Uncle Nearest Whiskey, “1856” ($60)

Uncle Nearest Whiskey, “1856” ($60)

by | Jul 23, 2021 | Whiskey

Former slave Nathan Green, AKA Uncle Nearest, set the stage for this whiskey that bears his name when he began distilling in the 1850s. The mash bill is proprietary and therefore the percentages of corn malt and barley are unknown. It is then charcoal filtered from...
Branson Phantom VS Cognac ($50)

Branson Phantom VS Cognac ($50)

by | Jul 23, 2021 | Cognac

Made from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in various vineyard sites through out the Cognac region, Phantom goes through pot still distillation and is then aged in young French oak. Citrus and wood notes dominate initially, along with browned butter, Madagascar villa bean,...
Courvoisier VS Cognac ($30)

Courvoisier VS Cognac ($30)

by | Jul 21, 2021 | Cognac

Bold and expressive for an entry level Cognac, this hits every note. It offers cinnamon, nutmeg, spice notes, apple, Asian pear, white peach, light oak and floral notes with a touch of charred wood, vanilla, and graham cracker crust. It finishes strong, if a wee bit...