94 Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)

Clear. Aromas of waxy honeycomb, dried tropical fruits, delicate pickling spices, and creamy meringue. Super smooth and silky with a dryish medium-to-full body. Graceful tropical flower blossom, dates, minerals, and subtle roasted pepper notes illuminate the finish. Incredibly clean, pure and elegant. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal

85-89 Wine Enthusiast

Mild, slightly coconutty scent and a neutral flavor with slight sweet and grassy notes. Some alcohol zing

95 Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)

Deep mahogany color. Cascading aromas of cinnamon bark, cola nut, honeycomb, tart dried cherries and oranges, and raisin nut compote with a supple fruity full body and a long, vanilla and medicinal root and smoky bark finish. A sensational vermouth that can be enjoyed on its own or used to elevate cocktails. (tasted on Sep-22-2010)

93 Wine Enthusiast

Look for bold tropical fruit on nose and palate. Each complex sip opens slightly sweet and finishes with citrus zing, mouthwatering salinity and a mineral hint of graphite. — Kara Newman

4+ The Whiskey Wash

I’m typically more interested in palate, so it’s a rare treat for a whiskey to win me over completely on its nose. This smells amazingly, like a quality floral perfume. That translates into a taste that emphasizes the fruity and floral elements of whiskey. The underlying caramel and vanilla elements of bourbon are still there, but as a backdrop. Instead, this blend brings out a more esoteric area of the flavor wheel. It’s a great example of whiskey going in a fresh direction, and delicious enough that anyone could enjoy a glass.

92 Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)

Hazy chartreuse yellow color. Fresh lemon zest and honey aromas with a silky fruity sweet medium-to-full body and a lemon pepper, raw sugar, lemon talc, and lemon pith finish. Great vibrancy and purity of lemon flavor. (tasted on Sep-08-2012)

98 International Wine & Spirit Competition - International Wine & Spirit Competition

Beautifully appealing on the nose as toffee apples, cinnamon, chocolate and nuts shine. Enjoyably integrated on the palate as notes of cereal, vanilla, tea and golden syrup interlace with fresh menthol on a journey towards a bold, lingering finish.

90-95 Wine Enthusiast

Smells of sweet corn, buttered popcorn and pistachio nuts in the early stages; later whiffs pick up well-endowed scents of sauteed butter, oaky vanilla, beeswax and linseed oil. Palate entry is full-bodied, sweet and honeyed; at midpalate the taste profile turns drier, more intensely grainy-mashy and breakfast cereal-like. Finishes with notes of nougat, almonds, candy bar, and oak. Best Buy.