Tastes
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Military Special Ultra Premium Vodka
Unflavored Vodka — USA
Reviewed May 8, 2024 (edited May 16, 2024)So to start with I knew going in that this was not going to be a good vodka but I wanted to try it just to see if it is bad and soldiers have said it is. On the nose, it is a typical vodka just ethanol. The body is where the good and the bad show up. It is kind of sweet and a little bit oily but near the end, there is a strong bitterness that shows up and is the only flavor left in my mouth. That is the finish bitterness. In mixed drinks, it does its job and it will get you drunk if you drink enough. This is made for lower enlisted soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines to get drunk with very little money. Drink this at your own discretion.12.0 USD per Bottle -
Milagro Silver Tequila
Tequila Blanco — Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed May 6, 2024 (edited May 16, 2024)I bought this tequila a little while ago and I am finally sitting down to review it. When I bought this I was looking for an inexpensive silver tequila to use for cocktails and this one is a great one for that job. It has a mildly earthy nose with a touch of ethanol. The body is light and a little fruity but very clean. The finish is short and smooth with no bitterness. The two drinks I used this for were the Margarita and the Ranch Water and it excelled with both of these. The Margarita was tart and clean while the Ranch Water is now my favorite hot weather drink and is delicious. This is an easy yes for the cost and the versatility. Enjoy.22.0 USD per Bottle -
The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin
Modern Gin — Scotland
Reviewed March 18, 2024 (edited April 15, 2024)On a recent business trip I found this really nice Scottich Gin. This gin is a very gentile and soft gin with the juniper notes being soft and the other flavors to raise to the front. The nose is a mix of juniper and ethanol but those give way to citrus and coriander. The body is not bad with a little burn but the earthy herbs come out here and with a little ice the gin is softened nicely. The finish is quick with citrus and earthy notes. On the trip I made several Gin and Tonics which were very nice, but the gin had a tendency to be washed out. I also made several Negroni's with this gin and it did well with the flavors. My only complaint is that the gin is a little under proofed other than that it is a solid and flavorful gin. Overall, it is a good but not great gin but it is worth a try. Enjoy.35.0 USD per Bottle -
A friend of mine gave me this gin as a gift and I am so glad he did. The container is an old-style oil can with a plastic inside to protect the gin from the metal. On the nose, it has a sweet smell with juniper notes and some citrus with ethanol rounding out the scent. The body is smooth. I tried it neat and while it was not really smooth it was not unpleasant either. The citrus is more present as well as the other herbs. The finish was nice and short. This gin makes a great Gin and Tonic but only an OK Martini. The Martini is unusual as the herbs in the gin do not play well with the herbs in the Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth. Overall, I enjoyed this gin and may end up putting it into my rotation. Enjoy.25.0 USD per Bottle
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So I have had this bottle for a little while but I have not tried to do a review until now. Plantation Isle of Fiji is a very good and flavorful rum and I enjoy it. The nose is light but sweet with fruity notes like hints of apple or pear. The body is smooth and full of flavor I get hints of vanilla and coconut and the body lasts a long time. The finish is long and smooth with the vanilla lingering the longest. I have only made a few drinks with this like the rum and coke. One drink I do try with rum is a Brunswick Sour which has 3 oz of rum, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of simple syurp then drizzle sweet red wine over the top. It is an excellent drink. This is a very nice easy drinking rum that has more flavor than I was expecting. Enjoy.30.0 USD per Bottle
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Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt
Blended Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed November 21, 2023 (edited February 19, 2024)Let me start by saying that I am not a big scotch fan but I am trying different types to see if I can find a few to keep in my bar. Monkey Shoulder is a good blended scotch from William Grant and Sons and is a solid whiskey. On the nose, it has a soft spicey scent and a bit of ethanol. I can smell a light fruit note but I can't place it. The body is light as well and has hints of vanilla and citrus. With water, it opens up nicely but the citrus does vanish. The body is kind of short with wood notes and vanilla. As far as drinks I only make whiskey highballs and this scotch is excellent in that drink. The highball is smooth and tasty and an excellent drink. Overall, I like this scotch and will try to keep it at my bar. Enjoy.30.0 USD per Bottle -
Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey (114 Proof)
Rye — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed November 15, 2023 (edited February 19, 2024)I bought a bottle of this solid high-proof rye whiskey and it is a keeper. The nose is a little sharp but not unpleasant with a lot of spice like cinnamon and a bit nutty but the ethanol is there as well. The first sip is hot and dry. It evaporates almost instantly and leaves notes of oak and spicey rye with a bit of tobacco. The flavor moves very fast and the finish is long after the first sip with spice, oak, and ethanol. The finish is much better than the first sip and makes the spirit worth having. I have made the classic Old Fashioned and Manhattan and this rye holds up very well in both drinks and its higher proof lets it remain in the flavors of the cocktail. The only drink I didn't like was the Vieux Carre the whiskey did not mix well with the other ingredients and had an unpleasant bitter tone. Overall, this is a very good high-proof rye and in my area, it's $10 a bottle and at that price, it is a steal. Enjoy.10.0 USD per Bottle -
This is a very nice smooth vodka. While I am not a big fan of vodka in general I do have several different vodkas in my bar and use them as a mixer rather than a straight sipper. This might be the exception to that rule. On the nose, there is mostly nothing a little bit of ethanol but not much else. The taste is light and smooth with a little bit of sweetness that fades quickly. The finish is light and fresh with no bad aftertaste. I do not really have a drink to test vodka like I do for other spirits but I have made several different drinks and it works with all of them. This is a solid addition to your bar and a nice surprise for drinkers. Enjoy.25.0 USD per Bottle
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I bought this a while back and tried it off and on for the last few months. I paid between $30 and 35 so that is usually where I shop. It has a lot going for it and I like that. It has a rugged almost unrefined taste but that is because it wants to taste like that. On the nose, I get ethanol and vanilla but if you wait a little you can get some spice as well. The front is a bit rough but it is not unpleasant and I get vanilla, spice, and oak. All of these work well together and the ethanol goes away quickly. The finish is kind of quick but it is pleasant with woody notes and vanilla. It does make a very good Old Fashion and it holds up well in the drink. In Manhattan, it is also very good with the flavors working well. Overall, this is a nice bourbon that reminds me of regular Bulleit Bourbon but that is not a bad thing. Enjoy.35.0 USD per Bottle
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Gran Centenario Reposado Tequila
Tequila Reposado — Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed October 4, 2023 (edited November 16, 2023)I bought this after a recommendation from a gentleman I was working with. He is into Tequila like I am into Bourbon. I will say for my part that tequila is the least experienced spirit out there for me. I have tried many different whiskeys, rums, gins, and vodkas but, only a few tequilas. I really like this tequila. It has a soft nose and it is a little sweet as well maybe light brown sugar or a very light taffy unflavored but sweet. The taste is where it opened my eyes. It is light, sweet, and mellow with a little earthiness to help round it out. This flavor lasts for a long time and slowly fades with the sweetness and earthiness lingering the longest. I like it. I have made one or two drinks with this and the regular Margarita is out stranding but I prefer to sip this. Lastly, I really like the bottle as well. This is a tequila I will keep at my bar from now on.35.0 USD per Bottle
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