90 Wine Enthusiast

Distinctly fruity and floral on the palate, this has notes of rosewater and raspberry, braced by pepper and ginger flecks. This smooth and well-balanced gin is a good choice for making a berry-forward cocktail like the classic bramble.

92 Malt Advocate

The Macallan Fine Oak, 15 year old, 43%, This is my favorite of the three. For about $20 more, you get a richer, much more complex whisky than the 10 year old, and it is more balanced than the 21 year old. This 15 is drier than the 10, with lovely floral and spice notes (cinnamon, coriander, dried orange peel, lavender, rose), balanced by honey-laced complex fruit, and a dry, dark chocolate/orange marmalade finish.

94 Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)

Deep amber copper color. Aromas of cashew brittle, buttercream, leather and salty spiced nuts with a satiny, fruity medium-to-full body and a long, complex and vibrant finish with layers of dried fruits, spice, mineral, and cream vanilla. A rich and delicious bourbon that will be fantastic neat, in Manhattans, or with desserts. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal

93 Wine Enthusiast

Pour this single-barrel Bourbon some time in advance to allow it to open up and reveal crème caramel aromatics while you eye the rich topaz color in the glass. Sweet and smooth, this whiskey finishes with dry espresso, dark chocolate and black-tea notes. Mix into classic cocktails. — K.N. (7/1/2013)

90-95 Wine Enthusiast

Extremely pale yellow. Wonderfully alive in the nose, as subtle, woodsy scents of juniper, thyme and laurel make an impression. It’s clean, dry and refreshing at palate entry; midpalate shows traces of citrus, pine and berries. Aftertaste is harmonious and medium-long. The finest dry vermouth money can buy. — P.P. (12/31/2002)

93 Wine Library

Legendary to say the least. This single malt Highland Scotch is smooth beyond compare. The current 18 yr. old is a medium peated Scotch matured in sherry-wood for a tasty vanilla and spiced drink. When drunk neat or on the rocks, this is as close to a perfect 10 as they come.

94 The Whisky Advocate

The nose offers ripe peaches, cherry Italian ice, pronounced but balanced oak influence, musty antique store, incense, and dry ashiness. The palate offers more baked peaches, as well as cookies-and-cream milkshake, macaroons, shortbread cookies, and peppery spice. The finish is smooth, with balanced sweetness and length, even more peaches, apricot, vanilla, and balanced spice. A unified, deep, and pleasurable dram, gentle but filled with complex flavor combinations.—DF

93 Wine Enthusiast

The spiced scent channels sandalwood, nutmeg, and chamomile. That carries over on the palate, layered with tinges of coconut sweetness, red fruit and marmalade, plus a brisk clove exhale. — Kara Newman