Sōmrus Mango Cream Liqueur ($25)

Sōmrus Mango Cream Liqueur ($25)

by | May 27, 2022 | Liqueur

At first glance this creamsicle-colored beverage does little to impress. But one sip and you know this has any number of possibilities. On its own it’s not an overwhelming sweet mango flavor, but the creaminess and rum addition make this a delicious, if simple,...
Clase Azul Reposado Tequila ($75)

Clase Azul Reposado Tequila ($75)

by | May 27, 2022 | Tequila

Lighter in color than many reposados, Clase Azul has achieved something of a cult status since it’s start in 2000. They claim their blue agave is grown at one of the highest elevations in Jalisco, however, elevation is not the issue, it’s more about soil and plant...
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...