Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin ($35)

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin ($35)

by | Jul 2, 2021 | Gin

Though Ireland is more closely associated with whisky, gin has been produced there since the 1790s. This offers a creamy entry with mint, resin, lemon and a light sweetness. The mid palate opens up these flavors more robustly and the gunpowder tea – similar to...
Camarena Tequila Reposado ($20)

Camarena Tequila Reposado ($20)

by | Jul 2, 2021 | Tequila

Camarena bottled their first tequila in 1938. The reposado has a pleasing nose of raw apple, butter and vanilla, and does not have some noticeable alcohol fumes of some lower-priced tequilas. Rested for two months in barrel before bottling. Quite light in color, the...
Benriach Single Malt Scotch ($55)

Benriach Single Malt Scotch ($55)

by | Jul 2, 2021 | Scotch

Benriach is a single malt distillery in the North Speyside region of Scotland. It was built in 1898 on the site of the Riach farm, drawing water from the underground aquifer right underneath the distillery. The Original Ten uses three wood types: bourbon barrels,...
Appleton Estates ($50)

Appleton Estates ($50)

by | Jun 29, 2021 | Rum

Appleton Estates started in 1749 in Jamaica. Their 12 year old is a rich and fairly complex blend of pot and column still rums, all aged for a minimum of 12 years before being cask selected, then blended to create this expression. Aromas of caramel, coffee, leather,...