January 2025 - Specialty Spirits

January 2025 - Specialty Spirits
This month's Spirits feature is Specialty Spirits

Specialty Spirits Reviews

Nykur Limited Edition Super Premium Organic Jaegerkorpset Vodka
95 points
$50
A full-bodied, flavorful Vodka with subtle citrus and vanilla complements that will make for a great freezer Martini with lemon twist; delicious however you choose to consume it.
Tingala Gold Buzz Button Spirit
93 points
$36
A highly entertaining, straight up fun and tasty sensory experience.
Hoodoo Espresso Flavored Vodka
92 points
$34
This Vodka represents flavors of a premium espresso with fresh notes of café combined with dark chocolate; will add a pleasant body and texture to cocktails.
Bandoeng 22 Pandan Specialty Spirit
92 points
$45
Full of flavors perfect for tropical drinks; sweet yet balanced with a nice mouthfeel and texture.
Thresh & Winnow Limited Edition Foret Gin
92 points
$45
A premium tasting Gin with complex floral and spiced notes and lots of traditional English flavors; a wonderful Gin to sip on a warm day outside or on a chilly day inside.
Distillerie Des Terres Rouges Pastis
92 points
$49
A lovely little licorice libation.
AEppel Treow Apple Brandy Batch 24A68
91 points
$60
An after-dinner Brandy full of warm fruit and spices; specific to a mood, but a mood it is.
Familia Camarena Blanco Tequila
89 points
$17
Best Buy
A very light and simple Blanco that will do well in all your Tequila based cocktails.
89 points $17 Best Buy
Familia Camarena Reposado Tequila
89 points
$19
Best Buy
Enjoy in any quantity with food; it's shyly bold on the palate, hinting at all its flavors.
89 points $19 Best Buy
Familia Camarena Añejo Tequila
88 points
$29.99
Light and inviting despite the time in oak; nice balance between the oak and agave expression.
88 points $29.99
Nossa Amburana Wood-Aged Cachaca
88 points
$46
A lighter take on wood-aged Cachaça with all the typical flavors you'd expect from a Brazilian classic; will be great in a Caipirinha.
Kontapel Kontabas Black Currant Spirit
86 points
$38
Great body and a unique flavor profile make for a specific modifier for certain cocktails.
NV Absinthe Verte
86 points
$38
A lighter styled Absinthe for those just discovering the category.
AEppel Treow V.S. Brightognac Brandy
85 points
$45
A unique, delicate example of fruits and spices.; drink happily by a roaring fire.
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