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Spirit Reviews

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Old Hays Peanut Butter, 1 Liter, 34 proof ($11)

This wine-based whiskey alternative offers nutty aromas with caramel. Smooth, rich, and sleek. Aged in bourbon barrels.

95

Ole Smoky Straight Bourbon Tennessee Whiskey, 80 proof ($35)

Confident aromas of butterscotch and oatmeal bring joy to the nose, augmented with a sniff of jasmine. This well-mannered spirit is gentle on the palate, allowing for a parade of peach, mango, and new leather. As layers continue to unwrap, notes of orange peel and cashew butter are sublime, with a sweet oak and cake batter finish.

94

RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Double Finished in Oak and Maple Barrels, 99.9 proof ($80)

Aged four years in French oak staves and maple syrup, this whiskey offers a welcoming sweetness of molasses and caramel corn, with a nutty side note of pecan. Rounded, rich, and smooth, it has plenty of length and breadth built along a complex body of balanced weight and intensity.

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RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Double Finished with Brazilian Amburana Wood ($80)

Amburana wood staves are used in the making of this whiskey, which add a distinct cinnamon spiciness on the nose and palate that persists throughout. The spicy components take on additional intensity over time, adding notes of apple, nutmeg and brown sugar that are warm and inviting.

92

RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 98 proof $70)

Aged four years, this is made from Kentucky-grown corn, rye and barley blended with limestone well water. It’s subtle in caramel, vanilla, and baked pineapple, presenting as both expansive and powerful on the palate, with a lengthy finish of baking spice.

96

RD1 Kentucky Straight Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished With French Oak, 101 proof ($80)

This four-year-aged whiskey is refined in woody character that follows throughout on a smooth, elegant palate of balanced sweetness and texture. French oak staves are used, adding notes of chocolate-covered cherry, maple, and toasted oak.

90

Sabor Azul Classic Margarita Wine Cocktail, 27.8 proof ($4/187ml)

Made with 100% agave, this wine mixer adds real lime to the recipe. Just sweet enough to entice, but not cloying, it makes a terrific low-cal Margarita.

91

Sabor Azul Paloma Wine Cocktail, 27.8 proof ($4/187ml)

Made with real grapefruit and lime juices and 100% agave, this is an extremely drinkable wine cocktail. Approachable with its low abv, pink grapefruit tasted fresh and agave flavors are not shy.