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November 2024 - Luxury Spirits This month's Spirits feature is Luxury Spirits Luxury Spirits Reviews All $499 The Dalmore 2005 Select Edition Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky An especially lovely dram with what seems like a near perfect balance of French wine cask and American oak influence; a Winter dram to appreciate while chilling on a blood red leather chair, devouring the works of Poe, and listening to a little too much Type O Negative. $499 » Read Full Review $1000 Highland Park 2023 25 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Make sure an empty bottle of this is on the funeral pyre as everyone in attendance should be sipping this dram; would wear as a cologne and would drink the whole bottle. $1000 » Read Full Review $119 Siempre 2021 Exclusivo Edicion Especial Vivo Blanco Tequila Batch 01 With great depth of flavor and a little funk, this is a Tequila headed in the direction of Blanco Mezcal; not all those who wander are lost. $119 » Read Full Review $349 The Dalmore King Alexander III Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Waves of fudge, caramel, and chocolate on the nose with beautiful complex spices and dried red fruits on the palate; an utterly delightful after dinner dram that will only be enhanced with a cigar. $349 » Read Full Review $85 Tequila General Gorostieta Delicious and complex with a beautiful roundness to the nose and palate and while overproof it holds the ABV very well. $85 » Read Full Review $229 Old Fitzgerald 13 Year Old VVS 2024 25th Anniversary Edition Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey The rare Bourbon that does all of the normal things and then hits another gear to become deeply complex as well as inviting; sit with this for an hour or two as it continues to unfurl. $229 » Read Full Review $69 Rampur Sangam World Malt Indian Whisky Batch No. 504 Youthful but complex, and certainly giving homage to the great Whiskey distillers of Scotland while adding its own unique twist; wonderful as a sipper and bold enough to pair with mild to medium cigars. $69 » Read Full Review $199 The Dalmore 2008 Select Edition Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Beautiful and complex on the nose as well as the palate, with just a slight burn on the finish; tons of flavors wrapped together that slowly unfold as you keep diving back into this stunning spirit. $199 » Read Full Review $200 Proof And Wood Blame Canada! 22 Year Old Canadian Rye Whiskey Barrel No. 1 Slap on your finest Canadian tuxedo, call the local Mounty, and tuck into this delightful Whisky; complex and spicy with some depth of flavors from age, you will want some water with this one, eh? $200 » Read Full Review $600 Ron Carúpano 25 Year Old Legendario Single Barrel Rum A lovely sipper with delicate complexity and some real age; contemplative and joyful and dripping with dessert notes but without an overwhelmingly sugary palate. $600 » Read Full Review $85 Amrut Bella Single Jaggery Rum Batch No. 03 Light and crisp with a fruity and almost honeyed grain character; a lovely dry Rum that will have crossover appeal with Single Malt drinkers. $85 » Read Full Review $129 Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy Batch No. 24 The baked orchard fruit with all of the coconut and vanilla and then light baking spices is delicious and redolent in the air, tingling the nostrils in the most pleasant of ways. $129 » Read Full Review $155 Amrut Intermediate Sherry Indian Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 09 For those that love bold and over proof sherry bombs; rich, leathery, and fruity notes that eventually fold into expressive and unique flavors with tons of depth and distinction. $155 » Read Full Review $350 Perro Verde Mezcal Small Batch Tobasiche Blanco Mezcal Lote: PVTB/2401 Herbaceous and floral and a must taste in the study of agave; it has this fascinating quality where it starts to evaporate in your mouth, like you are feeling the rain cycle on your palate. $350 » Read Full Review $50 Botran Roaju Ron De Guatemala Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum A very pretty Rum with a hint of earthy complexity and a lovely lingering caramel sweetness; smooth with just the faintest bit of funk. $50 » Read Full Review $65 Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky The sherry influence is evident without having to spell it out as a clear sherry-aged Whisky; just pretty and easily enjoyed by anyone that likes Scotch. $65 » Read Full Review $75 Perro Verde Mezcal Espadin Blanco Mezcal Lote: PVCS/2401 Complex and earthy with a nice fruity flavor and an approachable ABV for those curious to learn more about Mezcal. $75 » Read Full Review $79 Joshua Tree Distilling Single Estate Maguey Tobalá Blanco Agave Spirit Rich and funky on the nose with a smooth and rounded texture, some rich fruit flavors, and an earthy complex finish. $79 » Read Full Review $79 Patron Añejo Cristalino Tequila All the things you are looking for from a high quality Cristalino; the citrus here is like a toasty pineapple bread with light agave pepper and spice. $79 » Read Full Review $79 The Dalmore 12 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Rich wine cask essence on the nose with a sweet, rich grainy palate and lingering oaky baking spice on the finish. $79 » Read Full Review $140 Rampur Select Indian Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 1419 A grain-forward and pleasingly youthful Whisky that shows off the quality of the distillation and base ingredients. $140 » Read Full Review $159 Perro Verde Mezcal Small Batch Ensamble Espadin/Tobasich Blanco Mezcal Blend There is a lot of depth and complexity here; not too much smoke and a nice salty kick on the back palate. $159 » Read Full Review $179 Patron El Alto Reposado Tequila Complex and tasty with the agave shining through and a light barrel character that should appeal to Single Malt drinkers. $179 » Read Full Review $61 Benriach The Smoky Twelve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Speyside orchard fruits and honeyed grain with a light smoke and rich earthy character; the aromas of walking around Scotland all bottled up. $61 » Read Full Review $65 The Glendronach 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky A delightfully youthful introductory Highland Single Malt that shows off the elegance and balance achievable using sherry barrels without having to hit you in the face like a sherry bomb. $65 » Read Full Review $67 Benriach The Twelve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Warm honeyed grains with light orchard fruit and delicate barrel-spiced vanilla tones; all in a lovely balance in this absolutely classic Speysider. $67 » Read Full Review $70 Shucked Lulu's Blend Limited Release Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. 1105 Simple but delicious with bold and classic Bourbon flavors of chocolate, cinnamon, and coconut cream candies. $70 » Read Full Review $129 Patron El Cielo Silver Tequila Clean and crisp with good minerality and citrus with a vegetal backbone and indications of ripe, flavorful agave. $129 » Read Full Review $89 Rampur Asava Cabernet and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Indian Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 958 Complex and interesting with a menagerie of flavors; worth the time to try. $89 » Read Full Review $45 Botran Cristalino Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum Mix this with lime and coconut water for an easy Daiquiri riff. $45 » Read Full Review $89 Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 921 Roasty and unique with just a hint of smoke running over the rich grains with barrel spice intermingled throughout. $89 » Read Full Review $95 Vodka 57 Pure Glacier Vodka Very soft on the palate with a very refreshing mint and snow-covered Douglas fir aroma and flavor; like eating fresh powder off the mountains surrounded by conifers. $95 » Read Full Review $57 Happenstance Founder's Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey A solid sipper with notes of sweet maple on the nose and high rye spices on the palate that will shine in cocktails and balance well against a medium-bodied cigar. $57 » Read Full Review $129 Vivamor Reposado Tequila A plush and friendly Reposado for those just getting into the category. $129 » Read Full Review $89 Dia De La Sirena Reposado Tequila Very sweet and would go nicely with some fruitier flavors like a strawberry Margarita or even a dessert drink like a spiked Mexican hot chocolate. $89 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2024-11-02-Luxury-Spirits.aspx