Pot- and column stilled at Foursquare Distillery in Barbados and aged nine years, this single cask rum shows its prowess with tobacco, black pepper, and smoky oak. It’s unabashedly high-proof cask strength is a mighty force, yet still allows dried fruits and toasted coconut to shine through.
From one of the oldest tequila families in Mexico, the Lopez-Villareal family, of San Matias fame, the ancestral distillation process blends a 135-year-old tahona passed down in the family with an innovative mechanical donkey. Aromas of ginger, jasmine, and melon grace the glass. The palate is round and pillow soft. A stream of lime zest and a spark of white pepper allow the mature agave to shine through.
Aged for a minimum of four months in ex-American oak barrels, this reposado offers up a mocha latte nose, with peach nectar and tropical flowers pulling through. A spiced sandalwood entry is followed by clove and grated ginger. A hint of tobacco and apricot add to the lush finish.
The botanicals in this 55-proof gin are fresh and focused, including well-defined notes of lively citrus, herb, and spice. Grapefruit and Meyer lemon provide additional pop on a smooth, refined palate of length and great elegance.
At 55 proof, this is a clear, pure, and memorable vodka that tastes of ocean spray, cucumber, and wet stone. With plenty of flavor and spice, it has a lovely texture that’s both fresh and full.
Made in McKean County, Pennsylvania, from state-grown rye, this is spicy yet smooth and refined, with moderate length and great complexity.
Produced from matured and wild plants that range from 10 to 25 years old, this 100% Maguey Cuishe is a Joven expression. Herbal notes on the nose expand, along with a perfume of patchouli and lemongrass. Flavors of pomegranate, rosemary, and black peppercorns soak up the subtle blanket of smoke. The finish is mellowed by a finish of parchment, peach, and cinnamon.
From a single estate and single cask, this is triple-distilled and well-made, smooth to the last drop. Dried apple and cherry flavors mingle with clove and cigar, with hints of blood orange, mango, and banana popping through on the nose. 92 proof.