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| All-Natural / 100% AuthenticEmpress 1908 Gin is infused with the vibrantly tinted butterfly pea blossomGin color changes naturally with addition of citrus or tonicHandcrafted from 8 organic botanicalsTraditional in flavor with forward juniper and grapefruit notes42.5% Alc. / Vol. (85 proof)Gluten-FreeUltra-clean 96%, Non-GMO corn, spirit base24 hour maceration of distilled botanicalsSmall batch size (240 gallon copper still)Made with pure Canadian water further polished with reverse osmosis |
Wine Spectator 88 points – A frankly sweet version, with date, fig and pecan flavors backed by a creme brulee note on the finish. A light ginger echo keeps this honest enough. Drink now. 87,000 cases made. -JM.May/2018
Ultimate Beverage Challenge 87 poin | 19.5% abv | A distinctive blend of Palomino and Pedro Ximenez grapes. Aged in oak casks for 6 years in the traditional Solera method. | Intense aromas of dried nuts.
James Suckling 93 points – A delicious chardonnay with sliced cooked apples and subtle vanilla and cream on the nose and palate. Hints of toffee and butterscotch, too. Full-bodied and compact. Racy finish. Very serious. Drink or hold..February/2020 |
Wine Enthusiast 96 points – This is how blanco Tequila should smell with unadorned, raw, but fetching peppery/dill-like aromas, scents of lanolin, palm oil, sand, minerals and slate. The palate entry is semidry, intensely sap-like and honeyed; at midpalate the taste profile displays a satiny texture and a robust, herbal, mildly salty flavor.ÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂââÃÂÃÂÃÂìÃÂââÃÂìÃÂàP.P. (11/15/2007) ÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂââÃÂÃÂÃÂìÃÂââÃÂìÃÂà96-100.November/2007Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points – Pungent and fruity. The nose is full of ripe tropical fruit. In the mouth the texture is thick and soft, with lots of salty undertones. A hint of grassiness on the smooth finish..March/2013 | 40% alcohol | Color: ClearNose: Crisp agave aromas blended with hints of fresh citrus, notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit.Taste: Light, sweet, agave flavor.Finish: Clean and dry, complemented by a touch of black pepper.
Ultimate Beverage Challenge 92 points – Aromas are creamy and grassy with hints of citrus in the background. In the mouth it is mostly dry to off dry with plenty of fresh green spice up front, going from fiery to smooth with a hint of sweet creamy orange on the finish..March/2013 | Color: ClearNose: Crisp with traditional hints of Anejo.Taste: Smooth in character with highlights of vanilla, honey and toasted oak.Finish:Lingering hints of oak followed by a clean, warm finish.
| Vermouth is a fortified, aromatized wine; the ingredients are wine, herbs and plants, grape spirit and sugar. The practice of aromatizing wine dates back to the Ancient Greeks. This was formerly done to mask poor wine, or as later to add extra complexity to something already good. It also proved to be an effective form of early, homeopathic medicine. Right up until the 20th century, doctors regularly prescribed Vermouths and aromatized liqueurs for all manner of illness, and many people continue to take a glass per day for medicinal reasons. The process chez Dolin begins with purchase of base wine, always white, light in alcohol (10% by volume), and as neutral as possible, both on the nose and palate. To this is added a selection of herbs and plants, which are left to macerate several months. The exact recipes are a closely guarded secret, but there are up to 54 different plants used, most notably wormwood, but also hyssop, camomile, genepi, chincona bark and rose petals. The aromatized wine is then lightly sugared, to less than 30 g/l for the Dry and 130 g/l for the Blanc and Rouge. The color of the Rouge does not come from red base wine, which is unsuitable for elegant Vermouth, and instead comes from the particular plants used, and from sweetening with dark, caramelized sugar. Finally, the Vermouths are fortified – up to 16 for the sweeter styles, and 17.5 for the Dry. Chamberyzette is made with the addition of a juice of wild strawberries from the Alps and fortified to 16 alcohol. |
Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points – An incredibly pleasing almond, maraschino cherry, and cherry blossom on the nose carries over to the indulgent palate. Flavors of almond tart, Spanish yogurt cake, candied cherries and orange rind lead before subtle |
| PROOF 30ABV 15% |
| This wine has inviting orange blossom and honey aromas with a hint of rich creme brulee. On the palate, lush tropical flavors and a creamy texture lead to a soft, round mid-palate with bright, refreshing acidity, adding length and focus to the abundant fruit.