| Pale yellow tinged with green; a clean, concentrated floral nose reminiscent of elder and acacia flower with a hint of sage; ripe citrus fruits, gooseberry and mineral flavours on the palate leading to zesty, ripe acidity on the finish.

Decanter 90 points – A broad, fleshy Chardonnay that trades predominantly on its ripe, creamy citrus and peach flavours, with 15% fermented in neutral oak lending a hint of woody structure. The birght acidity keeps this on the right side of the tracks, making it a lovely wine to drink with chicken salads or soft cheeses.Drinking Window 2017 – 2019.March/2017 | On the palate, notes of sweet oak and spice give way to a soft, lingering finish.

| Mash Bill: 100% Barley Still: Pot StillMethod: Low Pressure Single Distillation | Super Mellow, Delicate notes of Vanilla interlaced with Citrus.

Wine Enthusiast 90 points – Smokiness is the defining characteristic of this golden single malt. The aroma is distinctly fruity, mixing fresh apple and tropical fruit with a touch of vanilla. But from the first sip, it’s all about the smoke, with just a little bit of fruit peeking through to the spicy, slightly hot finish..Kara Newman, December/2015Ultimate Beverage Challenge 93 points – Clean and fruit-forward bouquet with hints of honeysuckle, candied orange peel, cantaloupe, and bergamot. Caramel covered apple, mango, and peach continue this motif, with a touch of nutmeg and meringue. A delicate and remarkable whisky. – 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Finalist).April/2018Whisky Advocate 93 points – The first thing you notice is the elegant fragrance of lychee, spring blossoms, lily, rosewater, and raspberry meringue. Deeper in, grassy notes with star fruit, kumquat, and kaffir lime leaves. The flavors offer perfection in their simplicity: silky honey, soft spices, crystalized pineapple, barley sugar, lemon, and orange. On the finish, the spices chatter on and on as the sweet citrus and honey fade in and out. One to cherish.Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Spring 2018).April/2018 | Color:pure goldNose:persimmon, honey, clove, candied orange, peach, vanillaPalate:spiced wood, coconut, cranberry, butterFinish:sweet, woodsy, long finish

Wine Enthusiast 93 points – Vibrant orange-amber color and a warm, citrusy scent. Expect lots of honey and caramel from the get-go, winding into an interestingly dry and lingering finish entwining leather, cocoa, coconut and ginger. Good value.
ââ‚? | 43% alcohol | Character: The balanced and elegant oneColour: Old gold with apricot huesNose: Rich fruit aromas and toffee notesPalate: Wonderfully balanced, with bursts of sweet orangesFinish: Long, with spice and moist raisin notes

Wine Enthusiast 91 points – Don’t dilute this light, gentle Scotch too much. Enjoy the honeyed, fresh tropical fruit aromas and mouthwatering vanilla and almond flavors with a hint of smoke and spice on the finish. Light body. Good value. | 40% abv | Character: The rich and exotic oneColour: Deep and intense goldNose: Creamy and rich with buttery notesPalate: Fruity, nutty flavoursFinish: Lingering trace of sweet almonds and hints of spice

Wine Enthusiast 88 points – Honeysuckle and lily aromas meet with crushed chalk, citrus pith and sliced pears on the nose of this bottling. There’s a solid sizzle and crispness to the palate, where cut pears, pineapple and lemongrass flavors arise..May/20 | There has been a distinct (and welcome to my taste) turn toward elegance and a fresher less ripe expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at Talbott in the last few vintages. The wines continue to lead with fruit and exhibit forward personalities but the r |

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 90 points – Ultimate Beverage Challenge.March/2011 | Our distillery in Russia produces the highest quality spirit possible by removing all of the volatile “heads” and oily “tails”. This “narrow cut” is the purest alcohols from the heart of the run. The amount of heads and tails that Stoli Vodka throws away is up to 4 times greater than most other European distilleries. This tight control of the cut allows us to distill just 3 times, and filter just 4 times with the benefit that we retain the subtle taste and character of the fine Russian wheat. | Plump ripe berries lead on the nose, with blueberry, black currant and lemon fruits, and to the back, a medicinal hint of juniper. Stoli Blueberi offfers a mouth fell that is smooth and creamy, with a buttery grain character and an aromatic nose of eucalyptus.

| 57% ABV (50% by weight, or 100 English proof) was the traditional strength required by the British Royal Navy. At this proof a spill of the spirits would not prevent gunpowder from igniting. As important, this degree of concentration provided an efficiency in conveyance on board and onward to trading partners far away. Navy Strength should not be confused with Navy Rum, which was for over 200 years a daily ration in the British Royal Navy, and traditionally composed of rums principally from Guyana, also Jamaica and Barbados. | Through the 19th century and into the earlier 20th century, Jamaica Rum was revered for its deep full flavors and pleasing aromas. In this era, rum fell into three general classes, Local Trade Quality, Export Trade Quality (mainly an ester-intensive “High Continental” style for the German market), and Home Trade Quality for UK (and US) consumption. In the mid 20th century appeared the more familiar “Common Clean” light and/or sweeter styles on offer today, made with the column-still product introduced in the late 1950s. The heavier bodied Wedderburn and medium bodied Plummer styles were made with a combination of the molasses, skimmings, cane juice, and syrup bottoms from sugar production, and the dunder of the previous rum production. A Jamaica tradition has been the use of wild yeasts indigenous to the region in the fermentation process, which is arguably a major contributor to the special body and flavor. The end result is a rum of tremendous and local character. | The great tradition of this style is reflected in the famous drink recipes that call specifically for Jamaica rum. Make no mistake, this is not a sipping rum by contemporary standards. Upon initial pour, allow a minute to open up before tasting. We suggest exploring the profile first in the Jamaica Rum Daquiri (see sidebar) and from there to other classics.

Wine Enthusiast 96 points – The wonderful bouquet combines elegant scents of sawdust, pine and vegetal agave with aromas of old leather, cigarette ash and pimento. The palate entry is delicate and peppery; midpalate has a honey-like core flavor with supplemental tastes of cocoa, mil— P.P. (5/1/2006) — 96-100.May/2006Ultimate Beverage Challenge 97 points – Refreshing agave aromas meet freshly tilled earth and chopped cilantro on the nose. Complexity dives even further on the palate, where soft salinity meets cracked pink peppercorn, honeywater, nutmeg, and anise. A perfect tequila to sip on a summer’s day. – 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation) (Great Value) (Tried & True Award).April/2019 |

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points – (UB Collection,Finalist)- Soft orange, copper hue. Concentrated smells of cornmeal, caramel corn, newly tanned leather, grain kernel, and oak resin highlight the bouquet in a stylish manner. Flavor profile mirrors the bouquet, especially in the caramel corn/Cracker Jack aspect that’s the dominant in-mouth feature. Ends solidly, sweetly..April/2016 |

Wine Enthusiast 92 points – A Jack Rose cocktail wouldn’t be the same without this historic “blended brandy” spirit, blended from 35% apple brandy and 65% neutral spirits. Smooth, warm and bright, with a rich, juicy apple flavor and caramel finish. Mouth- | The process to make Applejack is started at the peak of the apple harvest, in early September. This insures the quality and sweetness of the apples are at their peak. Applejack production utilizes a huge volume of fresh apples each year. It takes 7,000 p |