Spirit Reviews

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IRLANDÉS Tequila Blanco ($50)

Aromas of sage, spearmint, and fresh agave are mirrored on the palate. Wispy strands of white pepper surround vanilla and white flowers. Clean, fresh notes of jasmine rice and sweet earth lengthen on the finish.

92

Kind Earth Authentic Organic Vodka ($23)

100% organic and produced at a facility with zero-water waste, this vodka gives quality in the bottle that is environmentally conscious. The nose is clean with a touch of smoke and a hint of potato skin. The body is full and round. Triple-distilled and made with 100% corn, the richness on the palate gives it an impression of a touch of sweetness.

91

Kind Earth Grapefruit Elderflower Organic Vodka ($23)

There is a candied fruit quality that sings from the glass, with a constant balancing act between the eponymous flavors. Grapefruit and elderflower are common bedfellows in the bartender’s toolkit and these could be perfect partners in the right hands.

93

Kind Earth Peach Yuzu Organic Vodka ($23)

A lighter ABV of 35% gives this vodka a refreshing lift and an easy accessibility as the stone fruit and citrus play incredibly well together. Clean and bright, this could be sipped with a touch of tonic or in a more complex cocktail.

94

Lagrimas La Sabina Plata Tequila ($60)

The flavor of agave is front and center alongside intoxicating aromas of grass, white pepper and a touch of currant. Sourced from agave grown at high elevation in Guanajuato, there is balance and unrelenting flavors that cascade on the palate with a savory, black licorice finish.

96

Lagrimas La Sabina Reposado Tequila ($65)

Time has done this body good. The nose is inviting with notes of marshmallow creme, lime salt and a hint of white flowers. Notable for being a “Rancho Unico” (Single Ranch), the terroir is apparent. The palate is a symphony of savoriness that swells and crescendos harmoniously for a satisfying denouement that lingers on the palate and even longer on the memory.

94

Marcado 28 Blanco Tequila ($50)

A partnership between Chef Michael Voltaggio, Master Tequilero Bruno Barba, and Spirits that Rock LLC. This is an additive-free spirit with aromas of a floral garden. Flavors of honeysuckle and jasmine spread across the palate with a pinch of white pepper. Clay and mushroom are lifted by clean citrus notes and relay an earthy finish.

95

Marcado 28 Reposado Tequila ($60)

A stunning perfume of ginger, pecan shortbread, and orange peel permeates the glass. The spirit instantly soothes the palate with a caress of jasmine, lavender, marzipan, and sweet earth.