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October 2024 - Last Call Spirits

October 2024 - Last Call Spirits
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Larceny Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. C924
96 points
$64
Larceny
Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. C924
Bold and concentrated, yet simple and deliciously hitting all the marks; this packs a punch of nuttiness and spice that hits the mark.
96 points $64
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. C924
96 points
$74
Elijah Craig
Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. C924
Well-balanced and warming, considering the ABV; without argument, so tasty and delightful and everything that classic, old school Bourbon is supposed to be.
96 points $74
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Mezcal Vago Warehouse Liquors Selection Ensamble by Joel Barriga Blanco Mezcal
95 points
Mezcal Vago
Warehouse Liquors Selection Ensamble by Joel Barriga Blanco Mezcal
Sweet and savory with roasted vegetables undertones, this is all the very best things about Mezcal; a bit bold and not a typical flavor profile that everyone understands but once you do, you'll be hooked.
95 points
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Bernheim Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey Batch No. B924
95 points
$66
Bernheim
Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey Batch No. B924
Surprisingly soft for the elevated proof; simply executed and the flavors are concentrated and delicious.
95 points $66
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Bhakta Spirits Armagnac Cask-Finished Bourbon Whiskey
95 points
$150
Bhakta Spirits
2014 Armagnac Cask-Finished Bourbon Whiskey
Very assertive on the nose and palate with a lovely balance of fruit, spice, and confectionary notes; truly decadent and extravagant.
95 points $150
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High Ground Vodka
94 points
$29.99
High Ground
Vodka
An excellent sipping Vodka with a creamy texture and engaging nuances of fruit and spice.
94 points $29.99
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Om Chocolate Liqueur
94 points
$42
Om
Chocolate Liqueur
A chocolate liqueur that is not cloyingly sweet and seems mindfully made for stirred cocktails due to its clarity; this would work well in many applications, but it begs for an Espresso Martini.
94 points $42
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Pairidaeza Crème De Cassis Liqueur
94 points
$42
Pairidaeza
Crème De Cassis Liqueur
Decadent, delicious, and pure; complex with a cacophony of dark fruit and currant flavors.
94 points $42
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Elijah Craig Toasted Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
94 points
$54
Elijah Craig
Toasted Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Powerful but deliciously bold barrel influences balance out the rye spice and make this a delightful stand alone sipper or a great base for elevated cocktails.
94 points $54
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Morris Rutherglen Signature Australian Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$60
Morris Rutherglen
Signature Australian Single Malt Whisky
Rich and complex with a light smokiness and some mildly nutty flavors to balance the tropical and orchard fruits; this is really unique and sets itself apart from the pack.
94 points $60
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Cedar Ridge The QuintEssential Special Release Untitled Cigar Malt Project American Single Malt Whiskey
94 points
$99
Cedar Ridge
2024 The QuintEssential Special Release Untitled Cigar Malt Project American Single Malt Whiskey
A big, warming embrace of a Whiskey that holds the ABV extremely well; it's still young in terms of the barley flavors but the barrel/cask regiment is very complex and well-balanced.
94 points $99
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Ravella Extra Añejo Tequila
94 points
$395
Ravella
Extra Añejo Tequila
There seems to be quite a bit of age here while still maintaining the rich and beautiful flavors of agave on a supple palate; very well-balanced and sure to appeal to any lover of finely aged libations.
94 points $395
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Two Flags One Spirit Vodka
93 points
$28
Two Flags One Spirit
Vodka
Light and crisp with a pleasing hint of citrus and pepper and a rounded vanilla flavor adds to the sleek mouthfeel.
93 points $28
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Coconut Cartel Unaged Fresh Cane Juice Rum With Coconut Water
93 points
$29
Coconut Cartel
Unaged Fresh Cane Juice Rum With Coconut Water
Bold and unabashed tropical flavors swirl around with sugar cane juice Rum and coconut water and make a very delicious drink full of character.
93 points $29
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Kalani Coconut Liqueur
93 points
$39
Kalani
Coconut Liqueur
A rich and high quality coconut flavor with a terrific balance of sweetness and acidity make this a wonderful cocktail modifier.
93 points $39
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Lasso Motel Port Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$69
Lasso Motel
Port Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Dark, rich, and complex with a light spice and a beautiful lingering red fruit flavor to the finish.
93 points $69
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Lasso Motel Sherry Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$69
Lasso Motel
Sherry Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Soft for the elevated ABV with an underlying earthy tone built upon sweet baked goods, cocoa, and a light spice; expressive and inviting.
93 points $69
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Morris Rutherglen Muscat Barrel-Finished Australian Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$90
Morris Rutherglen
Muscat Barrel-Finished Australian Single Malt Whisky
Complex and inviting with rich fruit notes and caramelized grain flecked with baking spices; a deliciously unique expression of Whisky that creates its own style.
93 points $90
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Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin
92 points
$39
Empress
1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin
In the proper Summer cocktail you might be fooled into believing this is hydrating; it tastes healthy and refreshing in an intoxicatingly delicious way.
92 points $39
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The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin
92 points
$39
The Sassenach
Wild Scottish Gin
A beautiful modern styling of Gin that leans into the flower and purple spectrum botanicals with a nice citrus and light juniper dynamic.
92 points $39
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Sheringham Distillery Seaside Gin Batch No. 2017
92 points
$44
Sheringham Distillery
Seaside Gin Batch No. 2017
Very complex, floral, and fruity with a nice juniper backbone; the pronounced citrus notes are also pleasing and fit well with the modern Gin drinkers palate.
92 points $44
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Virginia Distillery Co. Blue Ridge Select American Single Malt Whiskey
92 points
$44
Virginia Distillery Co.
Blue Ridge Select American Single Malt Whiskey
Nice and youthful with apple and citrus notes enlivened with baking spice; this is a layered and rich gateway American Single Malt.
92 points $44
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Lasso Motel 4 Year Old Kentucky Straight Whiskey
92 points
$49
Lasso Motel
4 Year Old Kentucky Straight Whiskey
The vibrant and youthful corn flavors have just enough caramel sweetness and spice from the barrel to keep you coming back for more.
92 points $49
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Hinrichsen’s Farm Distillers Cut Frisian Single Farm Malt Whisky
92 points
$69
Hinrichsen’s Farm
Distiller's Cut Frisian Single Farm Malt Whisky
Alongside some beautiful grain aromas, there are many layers of delicious flavors here, including some light exotic spices and anisette with just a hint of smoke.
92 points $69
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Lasso Motel Naranja Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$69
Lasso Motel
Naranja Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A nice sipper to enliven the palate with some deep and rich flavors as well as a bit of an alcohol bite to perk you right up.
92 points $69
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Lasso Motel Cognac Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$69
Lasso Motel
Cognac Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The alcohol is a bit hot on the nose, but the palate steps in beautifully with rich, red fruit flavors and a soft rounded texture from the cask finish.
92 points $69
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Lasso Motel Tokaji Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$69
Lasso Motel
Tokaji Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Rich and decadent on the nose, but pleasantly dry on the palate and undeniably delicious; a slow sipper on the rocks that offers nutty and red fruit notes.
92 points $69
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Lasso Motel Mizunara Cask-Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$69
Lasso Motel
Mizunara Cask-Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A very pretty Bourbon, and this is tell tale Mizinura with delicious spice and incense to help balance the sweetness.
92 points $69
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Lasso Motel Le Stave Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$69
Lasso Motel
Le Stave Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A very pretty and ethereal citrus aspect clings to this Whiskey making it almost like an elevated Old Fashioned straight from the bottle.
92 points $69
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Helsinki Small Batch Pioneer Corn Whiskey Release #27
92 points
$70
Helsinki
Small Batch Pioneer Corn Whiskey Release #27
Very corn forward and light on the oak, it does the job and does it damn well; great for a highball with lemon.
92 points $70
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Cuatro Cuatro Tequila Joven
92 points
$79
Cuatro Cuatro
Tequila Joven
A really well-executed example of Joven lead by prominent agave aromas and flavors that are delicately interlaced with beautiful barrel spice notes; a lovely example of subtlety without losing the plot.
92 points $79
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Lasso Motel 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Whiskey Bourbon
92 points
$79
Lasso Motel
8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Whiskey Bourbon
Holds the ABV very well and has enough age to integrate into a balanced, rich, and utterly delicious dram.
92 points $79
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Cuatro Cuatro Reposado Cristalino
92 points
$89
Cuatro Cuatro
Reposado Cristalino
An elegant example of Cristalino bursting with cinnamon and vanilla notes.
92 points $89
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Lasso Motel 10 Year Old Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
92 points
$89
Lasso Motel
10 Year Old Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
Happiness is Rye Whiskey with age; this just really hits the mark and scratches an itch,and a couple drops of water really help pull complexity out of this spirit.
92 points $89
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Southbound Tequila Añejo Tequila
92 points
$101
Southbound Tequila
Añejo Tequila
A delicious and rich Añejo with a pronounced chocolate covered orange essence from nose to finish; a Tequila that knows who it is and what it is here for.
92 points $101
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The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky
92 points
$119
The Sassenach
Blended Scotch Whisky
A go-to blended Scotch that happily leans heavily on traditional Speyside malt flavors of fruit and honey with an underlying earthy, nutty base note.
92 points $119
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Kentucky Peerless Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 2
92 points
$125
Kentucky Peerless
Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 2
Rich and warming, if not just a little spicy with the ABV and barrel, but utterly unforgettable and incredibly tasty.
92 points $125
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Lasso Motel 18 Year Old American Straight Whiskey
92 points
$129
Lasso Motel
18 Year Old American Straight Whiskey
A bold Whiskey with just a bit of boozy kick that is absolutely delicious as a sipper or cigar pairing; even at the higher proof, this is really complex and packed full of flavors.
92 points $129
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Zero 2 Soju
91 points
$3
Best Buy
Zero 2
Soju
Light, crisp, and refreshing; smash a bottle with some Tteok-bokki.
91 points $3 Best Buy
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Member’s Mark Vodka
91 points
$12.98
Best Buy
Member’s Mark
Vodka
A solid, all purpose Vodka for for the back bar and a great option to keep around the house for parties and making drinks for guests.
91 points $12.98 Best Buy
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Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey
91 points
$26
Bushmills
Original Irish Whiskey
Light-bodied with classic green apple and honeyed grains; a welcoming everyday tipple that will be well at home in any glass regardless of what else is or isn't in it.
91 points $26
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Pantalones Añejo Tequila
91 points
$49
Pantalones
Añejo Tequila
Decadent and delicious with rich agave flavors underneath but still pronounced enough to remind you what you are drinking; a Tequila that you pour for your fancy Whiskey drinking friends.
91 points $49
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Virginia Distillery Co. Brewers Coalition Hardywood Gingerbread Stout Cask-Finished American Single Malt Whiskey
91 points
$49
Virginia Distillery Co.
Brewer's Coalition Hardywood Gingerbread Stout Cask-Finished American Single Malt Whiskey
Flavorful and delicious, a long sipper that plays to the beat of its own drum; would be cool in an Old Fashioned.
91 points $49
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Hogsworth Bourbon Whiskey & Armagnac
91 points
$50
Hogsworth
Bourbon Whiskey & Armagnac
Fruity and grainy with rich chocolate and leathery, earthy tones; challenging to quantify on typicity, so let's just go with delicious.
91 points $50
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Casa Azul Reposado Tequila
91 points
$69
Casa Azul
Reposado Tequila
A pleasant, unobtrusive barrel influence allows the agave to shine through; a nice sipper that will hold up to mild cigars or elevate a cocktail.
91 points $69
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Helsinki Small Batch Malted Rye Whisky Release #20
91 points
$70
Helsinki
Small Batch Malted Rye Whisky Release #20
A youthful and very well made Malted Rye Whisky that will please those that love the flavor of rye, yet it has all the core elements to get even better with a few more years in barrel; for the well-(b)read rye drinker.
91 points $70
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Casa D’Aristi Xtabentún Green Anise & Honey Liqueur
90 points
$34
Casa D’Aristi
Xtabentún Green Anise & Honey Liqueur
Like a honey licorice candy with a lightly boozy backbone; use as a sweetener in cocktails.
90 points $34
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Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
90 points
$39
Empress
1908 Indigo Gin
A very pretty and floral Gin with a silky texture and a nice, spicy core that will not only make your cocktails aesthetically pleasing but also delicious.
90 points $39
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Pantalones Blanco Tequila
90 points
$39
Pantalones
Blanco Tequila
A very rich and textured Blanco with vibrant agave flavors that will be successful in cocktails as well as provide a pleasing, refreshing sipper.
90 points $39
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Miracielo Reserva Especial Artisanal Flavored Rum
90 points
$40
Miracielo
Reserva Especial Artisanal Flavored Rum
It's rich, easy to drink, and perfect for winding down the night with a sweet after dinner treat; a textbook example of a lightly flavored, lightly spiced, slightly sweetened Rum.
90 points $40
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Charm Soju
88 points
$3
Best Buy
Charm
Soju
A subtle and clean Soju that would pair well with food.
88 points $3 Best Buy
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Farmer’s Organic Gin
88 points
$35
Farmer’s
Organic Gin
The sweet and spicy aromatics will be a lovely addition to an elevated Gin and tonic or a Martini with a bit of an edge.
88 points $35
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Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin
88 points
$39
Empress
1908 Elderflower Rose Gin
A beautiful color and with some atypical botanical flavors, it's well worth a try.
88 points $39
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Farmer’s Small Batch Reserve Strength Gin
88 points
$40
Farmer’s
Small Batch Reserve Strength Gin
Rich and savory aromas that would lend well towards making a fun aperitif cocktail.
88 points $40
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Pantalones Reposado Tequila
88 points
$44
Pantalones
Reposado Tequila
There is some really nice, creamy agave flavor here, and the alcohol is well-integrated and balanced by the flavors of vanilla, honey and baking spices.
88 points $44
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Flecha Azul Blanco Tequila
88 points
$54
Flecha Azul
Blanco Tequila
A black pepper forward Blanco Tequila with a nice mineral backbone and notes of green vegetables and citrus.
88 points $54
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Southbound Tequila Reposado Tequila
88 points
$55
Southbound Tequila
Reposado Tequila
A very pretty nose with fruit and flowers to balance out the light spice and sweet barrel characteristics; a good sipping Reposado that will elevate cocktails.
88 points $55
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Chemist Spirits Small Batch American Single Malt Whiskey
88 points
$59
Chemist Spirits
Small Batch American Single Malt Whiskey
A fun example of American Single Malt that has good cereal sweetness and a pleasingly complex spice that will get better with more time in the barrel; rich and flavorful but still soft on the palate.
88 points $59
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Lasso Motel Rosé Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 points
$69
Lasso Motel
Rosé Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Classic Whiskey flavors with an essence of tropical fruits; enjoy on the rocks.
88 points $69
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Lasso Motel Amburana Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 points
$69
Lasso Motel
Amburana Cask-Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
This really showcases the barrel impact on Whiskey.
88 points $69
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Kirkland Signature Spiced Rum
87 points
$15
Best Buy
Kirkland Signature
Spiced Rum
A touch sweet and vanilla forward, this is a crowd pleasing spiced Rum that is a natural pairing if you're "and Coke-ing" it.
87 points $15 Best Buy
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The Old Bastard Raw Moonshine Batch No. 10
87 points
$20
The Old Bastard
Raw Moonshine Batch No. 10
Easy drinking with a hint of Good and Plenty; can't put a finger on its tastiness.
87 points $20
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Redneck Riviera Honey Apple Whiskey
87 points
$21
Redneck Riviera
Honey Apple Whiskey
With the fruity and candied notes, this would do amazing in hot cocktails with cider.
87 points $21
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Esmé Pink Flavored Gin
87 points
$25
Esmé
Pink Flavored Gin
You can really taste the color pink in this Gin with all of the floral and berry notes.
87 points $25
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Southbound Tequila Blanco Tequila
87 points
$48
Southbound Tequila
Blanco Tequila
A nice, savory spice balanced with fruit and a touch of vanilla cream makes for a solid sipper and/or mixer.
87 points $48
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The Old Bastard Green Chili Moonshine Batch No. 10
86 points
$20
The Old Bastard
Green Chili Moonshine Batch No. 10
Tangy, smoky, and herbal; if you're looking for something different, this is it.
86 points $20
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The Old Bastard Whiskey Batch No. 05
86 points
$20
The Old Bastard
Whiskey Batch No. 05
It's sweet, it's easy, and you can take shots or have it on the rocks.
86 points $20
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Redneck Riviera Small Batch Whiskey
86 points
$21
Redneck Riviera
Small Batch Whiskey
A pleasant and young Whiskey with tasty corn forward aromas and flavors.
86 points $21
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Redneck Riviera Granny Rich Reserve Honey-Infused Whiskey
86 points
$27
Redneck Riviera
Granny Rich Reserve Honey-Infused Whiskey
Straight forward with tasty aromas and flavors of honey roasted corn bread and nuts.
86 points $27
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Otto Philly Pepper Rum Batch No. 4
86 points
$30
Otto
Philly Pepper Rum Batch No. 4
An interesting sweet and savory flavor that will prove a fun base for an assortment of Rum cocktails.
86 points $30
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Royal Circle Honey Whisky Liqueur
85 points
$7
Royal Circle
Honey Whisky Liqueur
A very floral Whisky with honeyed sweetness, a mild spice, and intense aromatics.
85 points $7
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Pink Sand Pineapple Mint Flavored Rum
85 points
$34
Pink Sand
Pineapple Mint Flavored Rum
Nice flavors and aromas without being overly sweet, this should be fun in some cocktails that feature the pineapple and herbaceous flavors found here.
85 points $34
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