Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points – Classic aromas of brioche, rain dappled slate, and cedar erupt from the glass. But the first sip answers any and all questions: This is a timeless expression of scotch, with subtle smokiness, toasted wheat, and hone |

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points – A nostalgic golden dusty aroma seduces the drinker into deep poached pear and clover honey territory with a hint of toasted walnut. As the liquid develops in the mouth, a seabreeze quality lifts the dense nectar and finishes off the experience with a slight minerality.-2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Excellent, Highly Recommended) (Tried & True Award).April/2019Other 91 points – Drier, less toffee and fruit, more dried spice and oak when compared to the standard Oban 14 year old. A beautiful combination of rich, nutty toffee balanced by polished oak, salt, pepper, seaweed, distant smoke, and dried fruit. Somewhat oily in texture. Wonderful depth, too! An improvement on what is already the biggest-selling Diageo single malt scotch in the U.S. Very exciting and dynamic. (7,700 bottles available only in the U.S. and at the Oban distillery). (Winter 2008) Reviewed by: John Hansell.August/2008 |

Wine Enthusiast 90 points – Distinctly fruity and floral on the palate, this has notes of rosewater and raspberry, braced by pepper and ginger flecks. This smooth and well-balanced gin is a good choice for making a berry-forward cocktail like the classic bramble. – K.N..April/2013 |

Wine Enthusiast 90 points – The initial aroma includes scents of treacle, spice and flower garden; further aeration brings out aromas of black pepper, cola nut, dried red fruit, and molasses. The palate entry is long and toffee-like; at midpalate honeyed, apple butter-like, and creamy flavors add zesty spice to the aftertaste..December/2005Ultimate Beverage Challenge 96 points – Intriguing nose of cocoa bean, clementine and oiled baseball glove start this rum off. Rich, viscous with toffee, sea-like minerals and a welcome hint of citrus pith combine to create a complex mouthfeel and culminate in a robust, lengthy finish..April/2016 | 43% abv | ROMAS:Perfect balance of ripe banana and toast, followed by vanilla, pastry and warm spice.TASTE:Rich, oaky and sharp.BODY:Rounded with a smooth finish.

| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS-Grade: Junmai Ginjo-Milling: Percentage 58%-Alcohol: 14.8%-Rice: Organic Calrose- SMV: -1-Profile: Medium Rich- Yeast: 1801- Acidity: 1.7%-Serving Temperature: Chilled-Sizes: 750ml & 300ml-PRODUCTION DETAILS-Aging Type: | Notes of refreshing lime combine with delicate pineapple and cola flavors that make Momokawa Organic Junmai a versatile pairing for a variety of meals.

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 92 points – 2018 Ultimate Wine Challenge (Great Value)(Finalist) – Sweet and redolent with sappy fruits of overripe green grapes, sweet cider apples, and summer, fragrant flowers, this vigorously sparkling wine refreshes and benefits from a few berries in the glass or to be served alongside fresh summer fruits..June/2018Decanter 90 points – WORLD WINE AWARDS 2018 (SILVER):.May/2018 |

Vinous 90 points – Bright purple-ruby. Fresh and lively red fruit and floral aromas and flavors are complicated by a flinty nuance. Crisp and juicy, the youthfully chewy tannins nicely supporting the fresh fruit flavors. Finishes crisp and long..September |

| Big, fresh, vibrant red raspberry and cherry flavors followed by impressions of spice and earth mark this generous, robust Pinot Noir, which finishes on a full, ripe note underscored by firm tannins.

Wine Enthusiast 90 points – TOP 100 SPIRITS OF 2017 – Look for a straw hue and unmistakably peaty, smoky scent. On the palate, fruity sweetness leads at first, quickly morphing into a billow of pungent peat smoke. Quite drying, and finishes fiery. Water tamps down the alcohol heat and brings more orchard fruit forward. Released in 2016 to honor Alfred Barnard, considered to be the first whiskey writer, as part of the 200th anniversary of Lagavulin..Kara Newman, December/2017Ultimate Beverage Challenge 93 points – Lemon peel, sweet smoke, dried green herbs, baked apricot, and cedar rise from the glass. While lighter in body, it is rather powerful with rich smoke and minerals balanced by allusions to honeysuckle and white peach.- 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Excellent, Highly Recommended) (Great Value).April/2019 |