Aromas of just-peeled oranges and orange blossom, with hints of vanilla. Sleek and sensuous, with flavors of pecan, milk chocolate, tangerine, peach, and jasmine. Its approachability factor is off the charts and may inspire a healthy comeback for the category. Well-defined, with a hint of spearmint on the long finish. 84 proof.
Orange peel milled oats, and cream soda gentle the waft of alcohol on the nose of thus Legacy Series bottling. Once the overproof heat dissipates, black walnut and Pekoe tea is revealed, with maple nougat dotted with black pepper. Cigar leaf Proclaims a robust middle, with cedar revealing a lengthy, complex, citrus-lined finish. 108 Proof.
Distilled from USDA-certified organic corn, this vodka is seamless and pure, with a harmonious subtlety of flavors. There are whispers of whipped marshmallow and lemon pith on a palate that is clean, fresh, gripping and full.
Bottled at 100 proof, aged four years and filled with vim and vigor, this Bourbon raises the stakes. Peach, vanilla, maple and smoke swirl delightfully at the edge of aromatic indulgence. The flavors are unbridled yet concentrated, with cinnamon and nutmeg and chocolate cascading seamlessly from start to finish. The mash bill includes 36% rye to complement the corn base, with structure that is dripping with finesse – a beautiful dram.
Grass and white pepper permeate from this Blanco tequila, with layers of coconut and honeycomb. Made from 100% Blue Weber Agave and briefly aged in French Oak, it is supple yet fresh, with a through line of steady pepper with a nice bite that is piercing and playful, rather than overtly aggressive.
A perfume that would have satisfied the three wise men, it is riddled with milk chocolate, honey, sultanas and a hint of vanilla cream. Golden apple, honey and maple syrup luxuriate alongside a lifted, spritely mouthfeel. It crests and finishes with resounding confidence.
From the man who helped launch Tequila Ocho and Ancho Reyes in the U.S. Market, Scott Baird’s new spirit is aged in half French and half American oak barrels. It exhibits a stunning bronze hue with a gold rim. Aromas of orange peel, almond brittle, and apricot are reminiscent of a fine bourbon. The palate is sensational, with notes of black cherry, cocoa-covered walnut and banana surrounding fresh agave. Balanced and seductive with a cinnamon-cedar finish.
Nougat and banana are soothing tones, which summer peach flavors are succulent. Brown-sugared walnut hangs on while pineapple showers the palate with a fine acidity. Oak and fruit is well organized for a beautifully balanced finish. 91.2 Proof.