The Schtick: This is a reposado tequila distilled from Blue Weber Agave and aged in Blanton’s Bourbon Barrels. I’ve had several Corazon, but reviewed none, so this is long overdue. Let’s get to it. Review #1681 | Tequila Review #14 Distiller: Tequila San Matias de Jalisco Bottler: Corazon Brand: Corazon Selection: N/A ABV: 40% ABV …
The Schtick: Distilled by Abel Martinez, this batch produced from Agave Espadin in Santo Domingo Albarradas is an older release from Rezpiral. This batch produced 150 liters of spirit, was distilled on copper, and is labeled a destilado. Let’s dive in. Review #1680 | Mezcal Review #134 Distiller: Abel Martinez Bottler: Rezpiral Brand: Rezpiral Selection: …
The Schtick: Produced with 800lbs of Florida Citrus, notably orange, grapefruit and lemons, Manifest Distilling’s Florida Citrus Vodka is quite the operation. Individually juicing each fruit and letting it macerate with their neutral spirit, it is then combined and redistilled and bottled. Let’s dive in. Review #1679 | Vodka Review #6 Distiller: Manifest Bottler: Manifest …
The Schtick: Produced from raspberries, notably with stems included, this Raspberry Brandy by St. George in California is a hallmark core product for the brand. I haven’t had it before, but love reviewing brandies, especially ones produced with less pedestrian fruits, so I’m looking forward to getting into this one. Let’s get to it. Review …
The Schtick: This KY only Limited Release by the newly founded, er, re-founded, brand Kentucky Par is distilled by an undisclosed but not so hard to guess KY distillery and bottled by Kentucky Par at 12 years old, and 50% ABV. It’s a little on the pricy side, but that doesn’t change the flavor, so …
The Schtick: Ginvitational Day 31! Today’s gin comes from Griffo Distilling, and this is their take on a crisp English gin. This particular bottle is bottle #397 from Batch #18. Let’s get to it! Review #1676 | Gin Review #59 Distiller: Griffo Bottler: Griffo Brand: Griffo Selection: N/A ABV: 46% ABV Age: NA Nose: Bright, …
The Schtick: Today’s Mezcal review is Mezcalogia Jabali produced by Jose Parada. This comes from quite a limited run, 50 bottles total, and was produced in 2015. Let’s get to it. Review #1675 | Mezcal Review #133 Distiller: Jose Parada Bottler: Mezcalogia Brand: Mezcalogia Selection: N/A ABV: 55% ABV Age: NA Nose: Bright, fruity, loaded …
The Schtick: Distilled entirely from corn, with the addition of harissa and figs, this is the Navy Strength gin release from Vigilant District. Ginvitational Day 30, we’re just about to the half way point, so this is a special one. Let’s dive in. Review #1674 | Gin Review #58 Distiller: Joseph A Magnus Bottler: Joseph …
The Schtick: This is a vodka distilled in France from wheat. It’s reputation precedes it, so let’s go ahead and dive in. Review #1673 | Vodka Review #5 Distiller: Grey Goose Bottler: Grey Goose Brand: Grey Goose Selection: N/A ABV: 40% ABV Age: NA Nose: Fairly benign. Some sweetness, though it is faint. Light grain, …
The Schtick: Produced at Terre de Agaves as well, todays tequila review is a reposado from Lunazul. NOM 1513, Batch LAB82-08716. Let’s dive in. Review #1672 | Tequila Review #13 Distiller: Tierra de Agaves Bottler: Lunazul Brand: Lunazul Selection: N/A ABV: 40% ABV Age: NAS Nose: Sweet, hint of varnish. Sour, faintly lactic, hint of …