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February 2019 - Asian Spirits This month's Spirit feature is Asian Spirits Asian Spirits Reviews All $36.95 Teeda Japanese Rum A distinctive, chewy rum with pervasive notes of dried mango; memorable daiquiri riffs incoming. $36.95 » Read Full Review $39.99 Etsu Handcrafted Gin A masculine of center gin with pervasive notes of dried herbs. $39.99 » Read Full Review Kirishima Shuzo Kuro Kirishima EX Shochu A chewy, savory Shochu that will make a great dinner pairing; lots of nuance to explore. » Read Full Review $47 Grace Cor Cor Red Okinawan White Rum A arak-like rum with piles of smoky, funky notes that will be a secret weapon to add nuance in cocktails; one of the most distinctive rums you'll try. $47 » Read Full Review $22 Best Buy Takahashi Brewery Ginrei Shiro Shochu A silky, fruity shochu with a friendly personality; a nice transition for sake drinkers. $22 Best Buy » Read Full Review $11.99 Best Buy Tanduay White Rum A clean Cuban-style rum with endless cocktail possibilities. $11.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $70 Helios Distillery Kura The Whiskey A smoky malt for superb highballs. $70 » Read Full Review $20 Best Buy Ramallah Golden Arak A nicely spiced arak with velvety texture and in-check heat. $20 Best Buy » Read Full Review $420 Kweichow Moutai Legendary China Collection Baijiu A balanced Baiju with a full spectrum of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. $420 » Read Full Review $12.99 Tanduay Dark Rum A sweet rum that will work in a variety of mixed drinks. $12.99 » Read Full Review $100 Cremisan Wine Estates 35 Year Old Brandy A sweet and mixable brandy with rum-like flavors. $100 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2019-02-01-Asian-Spirits.aspx