96 Wine Library

Chopin Vodka "This is the sister to Belvedere. Made from 100% Strobawa potatoes, organically farmed in Poland. Named after Poland’s most famous composer, Chopin, the true elegance does indeed sing from this finely crafted vodka. Excellent quality!"

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 sautéed 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."

94 Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012

Chairman's Trophy Winner. The nose is complex and playful with sweet malt, roasted nuts, smoky grains, clove, cardamom, and pepper. The palate is generous being nearly explosive with waves of malt whisky notes, treacle, toffee, and butterscotch, with a firm touch of pepper. Beautifully textured.

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Clear color. Aromas and flavors of yeasty cookie dough, toasted meringue, spiced yams, and fleur de sel and olive brine with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium body and a warming, engaging, long finish with accents of vanilla mint cream, spicy cheese cake, roasted peppers and peppercorns, and herbed chevre. A robust and spicy blanco with inviting layers of flavor and a long warming finish.

93 The Whisky Advocate

On the nose there’s apple pie, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and cookie dough wafting from the glass. There’s also a trace of earthiness, thanks to a clean grassy note and the slightest bit of salinity. The palate is well-spiced, honeyed, and full of vanilla sweetness, with some espresso and black pepper. A delightfully rich finish offers up a mouthful of baked apples and lingering spice. Top 20 of 2022 No.-20 whisky

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Deep reddish copper color. Aromas and flavors of marzipan and spiced maraschino cherry with a silky, sweet light-to-medium body and a gentle, mineral and spice inflected finish. A solid amaretto. Serve on ice cream. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal

91 The Whisky Advocate

Fragrant and herbal aromas, with pine needles, basil, green bell pepper, pea pod, black truffle, peppercorn, and smoke from smoldering dry mosses and wood shavings. It’s very smooth and refreshing, with pear, peppermint, lemon, lime, green tea, kiwi, and herbal notes, finishing with chopped mint, more herbal layers, and gentle peppery spice. A unique composition and a quintessential Japanese whisky experience.

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Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of vanilla, marzipan, and roasted hazelnut, vanilla cream butterscotch pudding, leather and cigar box, and herbal with a fat body and a very long finish that exhibits nuances of black pepper, vanilla, caramel, and doughy. A spicy east coast Rye with a creamy vanilla backbone; a benchmark example for classic cocktails.

94 Wine Enthusiast

Complex and dry, with a shifting array of aromas and flavors. At first, this rye smelled spicy and orange-y, but later opened up to a strong caramel fragrance. In addition to heavy wood in the flavor, caramel, dark tea, and tobacco also can be detected. Light, smooth finish is velvety on the tongue. Light to medium body, with the right amount of bite. With some dilution from ice, it opens up, and becomes even more light and crisp. Seems like a good rye for Sazeracs and other cocktails.

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Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of graham cracker, spiced rice pudding, madagascar vanilla, and turbinado sugar with a round, vibrant, dryish medium-full body and an effortless, involved, very long finish displaying elements of creme brulee, bananas foster, hazelnut creme, and toasted brioche dusted with cinnamon and sugar. A luxurious, plush Rye Whiskey that delivers delicious decadence.

94 Wine Enthusiast

A wheated bourbon aged five years, this bourbon has a pleasing cookie dough scent. The palate opens drying and spicy, showing off lots of cayenne and cinnamon fireworks, before fading into smooth vanilla. Hints of toasted almond and mocha mark the lip-smacking finish. — Kara Newman