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October 2022 - Last Call Spirits This month's Spirits feature is Last Call Spirits Last Call Spirits Reviews All $59 Larceny Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. C922 Rich and bracing, with intensity that demands attention and comes close to overpowering without going overboard; just delicious. $59 » Read Full Review $48 METHOD AND MADNESS Irish Micro Distilled Gin Just a damn fine traditional dry Gin that makes you crave a martini. $48 » Read Full Review $59 Santo Reposado Tequila With just a hint of oak to soften the Spirit, beautiful tones of rich, complex, agave abound in this reposado. Awards: 2022 Top 2 Reposado Tequila $59 » Read Full Review $65 Suyo Single Origin No. 2 Italia Pisco Brandy Bold yet delicate with fruity and floral layers of complexity that keep changing in the glass; a contemplative sipper. Awards: 2022 Best Pisco $65 » Read Full Review $44 Widow Jane Oak & Apple Wood Aged Whiskey Distilled From A Rye Mash Complex sipper that is a must have on the back bar for autumn. $44 » Read Full Review $59 G4 Reposado Tequila Very delicate barrel influence with a deft touch rounding out and highlighting the agave characteristics, giving way to an herbal, spicy, and slightly smoky treat. $59 » Read Full Review Suyo Single Origin No. 1 Quebranta Pisco Brandy Beautiful, gentle, and inviting with fruit, sweetness, and subtle earthiness. » Read Full Review $14.99 Best Buy Copper 29 Vodka A round and supple Vodka with clean, creamy flavors that will compliment either a neat pour or a shaken cocktail beautifully. $14.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $33 Banhez Blanco Mezcal Fruity, earthy, and mildly smoky; very good on its own, but a Mezcal Manhattan or Boulevardier would be amazing. $33 » Read Full Review $39 Batch 22 New American Aquavit Classic Gold More sweet and fruity than traditional examples, but well crafted and a delightful sipper in its own right. Awards: 2022 Best Specialty Spirit $39 » Read Full Review $40 Pisco Logia Pisco Puro Quebranta Bold yet inviting, and probably fantastic in cocktails; this Pisco has amazing aromatics with bold fruits, refreshing citrus, and bright herbal tones. $40 » Read Full Review $45 Cachaça Bela Ouro Wood Aged Cachaça Barrel dominated flavors, but a cornucopia of sweet tropical spices that make for an awesome autumnal sipper. $45 » Read Full Review $49 G4 Blanco Tequila Peppery, earthy, and citrus fruit-forward with waves of dried herbs; so good that trying this at still proof would be an exciting endeavor. $49 » Read Full Review $50 Prohibition Liquor Co. Small Batch Gin Round and supple texture with classic dry gin flavors and lush honeyed and floral notes; craving a martini now. $50 » Read Full Review $60 El Cristiano Clase Reposado Tequila Made for sipping, with rich smoky flavors and hints of caramel on the nose and palate. $60 » Read Full Review $135 El Cristiano Clase Extra Añejo Tequila Savory herbs with layers and layers of sweet and oaky spices that pull you back in for more. $135 » Read Full Review $160 Tequila Aman El Profesor Añejo Tequila This añejo offers up decadent layers of sweet baking spices to be slowly sipped with a cigar on a crisp autumn day next to a fire. $160 » Read Full Review $24 Best Buy Lovton Farms Hidden Treasure White Rum A clean and delicious white Rum that still expresses the flavors and aromas of the cane juice. $24 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24 Best Buy Lovton Farms Gentlemen's Reserve Vodka A super clean and delicate, almost refreshing Vodka. $24 Best Buy » Read Full Review $25 Best Buy Hooghoudt 3 Year Bourbon Barrel Aged Genever This caters to both Genever and Whiskey lovers and will mix well in cocktails. $25 Best Buy » Read Full Review $29 Kirkland Signature Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasty, complex, and interesting, this is a very good Bourbon with lovely umami flavors. $29 » Read Full Review $30 Good Land Coffee Liqueur Make your mocha Chocolatini dance a little something extra. $30 » Read Full Review $37 Kentucky 10 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey it's a great choice to sip slowly and allow to develop as the flavors change over time. $37 » Read Full Review $40 Herencia De Plata 100% Agave Blanco Tequila Herbaceous and smooth with subtle hints of smoked citrus and poblano; could sip all day long. $40 » Read Full Review $45 Herencia De Plata Espresso Tequila Coffee Liqueur A decadent and delicious glass of sweetened coffee. $45 » Read Full Review $45 Hooghoudt 5 Year Barrel Aged Genever A Genever for a Whiskey drinker; dark and complex with loads of woody spice. $45 » Read Full Review $49 Santo Blanco Tequila Earthy and complex, this is an excellent savory sipper and will play well in a variety of cocktails. $49 » Read Full Review $50 Don Q Double Aged Cognac Cask Rum Rich and spicy, a great Rum for mixing into holiday cocktails or pairing with a cigar. $50 » Read Full Review $8.48 Member’s Mark Spicy Margarita A nicely balanced, tingling, peppery margarita that livens up the palate. $8.48 » Read Full Review $18 Best Buy Kirkland Signature 6 Year Old Oak Cask Aged Blended Canadian Whisky A good everyday mild Rye that will appeal to Canadian Whisky, American Rye, and Bourbon drinkers alike. Awards: 2022 Best Canadian Whisky $18 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Kirkland Signature Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey A rock solid Bourbon, exactly what you expect for cocktail Whiskey that is good enough to sip. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24 Best Buy Kirkland Signature Bottled In Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Sweet at first with nice spicy and herbal notes, a versatile all around Bourbon. $24 Best Buy » Read Full Review $28 Stalinskaya Gold Vodka A rounded mouth feel and just a hint of minerality will delight Vodka drinkers. $28 » Read Full Review $38 Cairlinn Bay Oak & Coast Irish Whiskey The malt character is there but in the background, paving the way for an approachable and delicious Whiskey with layers of complexity. $38 » Read Full Review $49 Tullibardine 12 Year Old Double Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky A great balance of fruit, spice, and bitterness make this a textbook Single Malt that tastes like Highland Scotch. $49 » Read Full Review $50 Prohibition Liquor Co. Navy Strength Gin A beautiful and aromatic gin for a wide range of classic cocktails, and an easy grab to super charge your Negroni. $50 » Read Full Review $74 Senor Rio Añejo Tequila Rich oak influence with an earthy, savory, and umami layered core. $74 » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Stalinskaya Vodka Crisp, clean, clear; great in any very soft subtle cocktail that only needs the addition of subtle nuance. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24 Cleveland Whiskey Magic Rabbit Chocolate And Peanut Butter Whiskey A delicious flavored Whiskey to use in cocktails or as an after dinner sipper. $24 » Read Full Review $54 Senor Rio Blanco Tequila A round, complex, and earthy blanco that keeps you coming back for another sip. $54 » Read Full Review $20 Best Buy GrandTen Distilling WellHouse Vodka Clean but still carries a bit of character from the base ferment. $20 Best Buy » Read Full Review $26 Ovo Vodka Pleasant and approachable with a little bit of an earthy under current. $26 » Read Full Review $27 Hooghoudt 3 Year Barrel Aged Peated Genever Lovable but unique; a great Gin substitute for the person that likes citrusy, smoky Single Malts. $27 » Read Full Review $40 Pisco Logia Pisco Acholado Tropical and citrus forward, this is a thoughtful sipper that will hold up to cocktails. $40 » Read Full Review $59 Senor Rio Reposado Tequila A tasty and complex barrel forward reposado that will satisfy Whiskey and Rum drinkers. $59 » Read Full Review Suyo Single Origin No. 1 Quebranta Pisco Brandy Delicate with subtle aromatics, reminiscent of a walk through the forest after a summer rain and smelling fallen fruits on the wet grass. » Read Full Review $21 Senor Rio Coffee Liqueur Sweet, delicious, and a little sinful; this will make a tasty mocha milkshake. $21 » Read Full Review $22 Kirkland Signature Silver Tequila A citrus-forward blanco that is a pleasant sipper but will make a killer margarita. $22 » Read Full Review $23 Noble Cut Distillery Signature Vodka High quality distillate with a round texture and some interesting character. $23 » Read Full Review $35 Sombrero 100% Agave Silver Tequila Clean and subtle and could stand up on its own as a light sipper or nicely elevate a simple cocktail. $35 » Read Full Review $38 Everleigh Botanical-Infused Vodka Have a prohibition party and use this as your bathtub Gin base spirit. $38 » Read Full Review $50 Herencia De Plata 100% Agave Añejo Tequila Soft and approachable with rich pastry flavors; excellent for someone looking to start exploring barrel aged Spirits. $50 » Read Full Review $24 Lovton Farms Apple Pie Flavored Rum A perfect sipper or mixer for a crisp fall day. $24 » Read Full Review $31 Noble Cut Distillery Limoncello A full-bodied Limoncello; pour over flaky pastry greek dessert for fun! $31 » Read Full Review $32 Bobby’s Gin Company Schiedam Dry Gin With loads of bitter citrus on the nose and palate, this would make a nice winter punch. $32 » Read Full Review $39 Bobby’s Gin Company Schiedam Jenever Toasted bread and herbal spice followed by hints of fruit make for a well balanced Genever that would make a wide variety of cocktails. $39 » Read Full Review $39 Phrases Made of Words Blanco Tequila Light, subtle, and loaded with tropical fruits; this will make an awesome pairing with ceviche. $39 » Read Full Review $39 Querendón Blanco Tequila Delicate aromas and palate but layers of subtle depth and complexity round out this blanco. $39 » Read Full Review $45 Blood Monkey Irish Craft Gin A rock solid Gin for numerous applications; leans in the more modernist fruit-forward style. $45 » Read Full Review $64 Tres Generaciones Añejo Cristalino Tequila A contemplative sipper that would make an excellent accompaniment to your after dinner espresso. $64 » Read Full Review $29 Libélula Joven Tequila Well made with some fascinating flavors that are uncommon for Tequila. $29 » Read Full Review $30 Sombrero Negro Gold Tequila A solid house Tequila that will provide a good backbone for cocktails but has sufficient quality to be enjoyed on its own. $30 » Read Full Review $50 El Cristiano Clase Silver Tequila The blanco to help your Whiskey drinking friends transition to agave. $50 » Read Full Review $13 Beattie’s Distillers Strawberry Flavored Vodka Strawberry flavored Vodka that is reminiscent of all your favorite childhood candies and gums. $13 » Read Full Review $13 Beattie’s Distillers Blueberry Lemongrass Flavored Vodka Nostalgic aromas of childhood cereal berries. $13 » Read Full Review $30 Sip & Sip Silver Tequila Warm, herbaceous, savory, and a bit roasty. $30 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2022-10-01-Last-Call-Spirits.aspx