by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Rum
Here’s a rum that will blow your mind with aromatic liveliness and complexity. With the glass sitting literally 18 inches from my nose, its scents entice with notes of caramel, vanillin and layered fall spice – sort of an edgy Bananas Foster vibe. On the palate things... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Tequila
I’m always impressed when I taste this Reposado, and I’m even more impressed when it rises to the top in a blind tasting against much more expensive competition, as it has done in several spirits competitions over the last few years. This is what Reposado should be –... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Liqueur
This takes the cream liqueur category in a distinctly Spanish direction, with rich chocolate cream aromas that get an interesting twist from a sherried note on the nose and in the finish that serves to deepen the cacao nib and cream character. I’m personally not... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
As an unabashed fan of Maple Syrup, the label gets my attention, and the product delivers on the promise, with hints of maple and toasty oak on the nose. A silky entry and clean midpalate texture keep the maple character alive, with the oak tones sidling up nicely.... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 18, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
High proof Bourbons continue to grab market share from more traditional offerings, and while I generally don’t use them in cocktailing, they certainly have their own unique charms. This is bottling always in the conversation as one of the best, maintaining a...
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