GUINIGI

Spirit Reviews

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Cierto Private Collection – Blanco ($90)

A tingling on the nose delivers a fragrant sea salt, while lime and Asian pear meld with a whiff of fresh agave. Marshmallow, jasmine, and a veil of linen sweeps across the palate. Salted lime and just-ripened agave notes are streamlined through to the harmonious finish.

95

Cierto Private Collection – Reposado ($120)

Perfumed with lavender, toffee, orange peel, and a hint of saddle leather are toasty and savory. Floral tones persist on the palate, accompanied by cigar box, ripe figs, peppercorns, and brown-sugared peaches. Robust, with a velvet touch that speaks to the terroir of Jalisco.

95

Cierto Tequila Blanco, Private Collection, Mexico, 80 Proof

A tingling on the nose delivers a fragrant sea salt, while lime and Asian pear meld with a whiff of fresh agave. Marshmallow, jasmine, and a veil of linen sweeps across the palate. Salted lime and just-ripened agave notes are streamlined through to the harmonious finish.

95

Cierto Tequila Reposado, Private Collection, Mexico, 80 Proof

Perfumed with lavender, toffee, orange peel, and a hint of saddle leather are toasty and savory. Floral tones persist on the palate, accompanied by cigar box, ripe figs, peppercorns, and brown-sugared peaches. Robust, with a velvet touch tat speaks to the terroir of Jalisco.

93

Deadwood Tumblin’ Dice Straight 4-Year Rye Whiskey, USA, 114.4 Proof ($60)

This dynamic rye is spiced with cinnamon hots while its oaky profile commits to flavors of baked apple, clove, resin, pecan, and vanilla bean. Big notes for a sturdy spirit.

93

El Pozo Blanco Tequila, Mexico, 80 Proof ($35)

Aromas of vanilla, gardenia, white pepper, and candy cane are soft and even. Earthy, with uplifted marshmallow sweetness and a hint of blueberry is seasoned with a glint of white pepper. Clean, pleasant finish with no edge.

96

El Pozo Extra Añejo Tequila, Mexico, 80 Proof ($100)

A top-of-the-line, 2-1/2 to 3-year aged spirit perfumed with resin, dried fruits, mocha, and orange peel. Luxurious mouthfeel. Notes of coffee-mocha are soothing and the entry of brisk peppercorn soon dissipates. Brown-sugared pecan melts across the mouth, with a strap of new leather. Elegant and noteworthy.

93

El Pozo Passionfruit Liqueur, Mexico, 36 Proof ($30)

Nectar aromas lead to a spirit with body and texture from the fruit concentrate of real passionfruit. Not overly sweet, and the agave is unmasked. Palate feel is sensational. Great with ice and sparkling water, or in a more complicated cocktail – we’ll be experimenting!