Shedcat Distillery “The Lynx” Grappa ($64)

Shedcat Distillery “The Lynx” Grappa ($64)

I taste a fair amount of grappa, and much of it lives up to an old “fire water” sort of reputation. That said, there are producers who pay special attention to it with the aim of making an elevated product. Such is the case here. “The Lynx” is distinctively...
Finger Lakes Distilling Riesling Grappa ($35)

Finger Lakes Distilling Riesling Grappa ($35)

This Grappa is 100% Riesling, pressed at the distillery. The whole grape is used, not just the pomace as is most common. This technique adds a softness to the traditional profile, rounding off the edgy character usually associated with the beverage.  It’s an...
Petra Grappa Invecchiata ($60)

Petra Grappa Invecchiata ($60)

I always appreciate a take on a beverage that lands on the “here’s what “x” can be side of things – one that pushes boundaries and creates something that’s not only new, but worthy of wider recognition.  While this offering might put some traditionalists off, it is...