by Rich Cook | Aug 15, 2022 | Mezcal
You may think of Mezcal as being sort of a one note tune, focused on smoke character and not much else. Here’s a bottle that will change your mind about that. The smoke is here, but it appears a subtle complement rather than an in your face statement, allowing the... 
by Rich Cook | Aug 9, 2022 | Aquavit
Aquavit’s heritage is Scandinavian – think infused Norse Vodka – that often leans into the licorice zone. Here’s a new take on the spirit, one that features citrus fruit and caraway to great effect. The nose is quite seductive, with layered notes... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 25, 2022 | Liqueur
Mirto is a myrtle berry liqueur that is popular in Sardinia. Used on its own as a digestivo, it presents like a mild amaro, though considerably less medicinal or herb driven, focusing instead on a pleasant dried berry character that tips slightly toward raisined... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 6, 2022 | Tequila
I’m the first to admit that I have a strong preference for unwooded, or “blanco” Tequila, but once in a while I run across a wooded version that strikes all the right chords. Such is the case with this Reposado, where layered aromas of agave, citrus, pepper and... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 6, 2022 | Whiskey
This is the distillery’s best known offering, and one whiff will tell you why they are growing at a rapid pace. It smells like the best egg nog you’ve ever come across with its creamy mix of cinnamon, clove, butterscotch offset with an orange zest hint. On the...
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