93 The Whisky Advocate

Solera vat blended after aging in a combination of sherry, bourbon, and new oak casks. Very sherried on the nose at first, with candle wax, old barrel char, and baked berries. The palate is notably smooth and flavorful, the bourbon cask notes chime in with vanilla and baking spice, and the new oak gives subtle spine and grip. Light in ABV, but that only adds to its delicate charms.

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!"

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

85-89 Wine Enthusiast

Mildly scented with ginger, anise, honeysuckle and juniper. The gin has a pronounced but fleeting sweetness, and a lingering finish laced with lemon peel and licorice/fennel seed. Gin & tonic materal

95 Wine Enthusiast

Sip or mix a first-rate toddy with this classic. Baked apple and pear notes mingle with caramel and a light sprinkle of baking spice, leading into a long but bright finish. The flavor stands up well to dilution, making it a favorite for cocktails. DATE PUBLISHED 3/1/2023

5 The Whiskey Wash

Redbreast 12 is a beautiful, perfectly balanced, and iconic whiskey. It’s beautiful to sip and enjoy.

94 Wine Enthusiast

The nose finds supersweet deep caramel candy and almond extract, but don’t be fooled. On the tongue, it’s punch-in-the-nose dry and biting. Best served on ice, which takes down the burn and lets the pronounced woody flavors come through: lots of oak, strong tea and cigar tobacco. — K.N. (9/1/2010)

92 Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)

Dark amber color. Aromas and flavors of pecan pie, brown butter, candied cherries, and clove-spiced orange marmalade with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, intricate, long finish evoking impressions of vanilla-caramel creme candies, cappuccino, and opera cake. A rich and elegant Straight Bourbon Whiskey with piles of sophisticated style.

90 Malt Advocate

This is original “red wax” Maker’s Mark that received additional aging in barrels containing internal “seared” French oak staves. The original Maker’s Mark, being a wheated bourbon (instead of rye, which is typically used), is rather mellow and easy-to-drink. The French oak staves in “46” add firm, complex dry spices (led by warming cinnamon, followed by nutmeg and clove), herb (a suggestion of Green Chartreuse, perhaps?), and some polished leather “grip”, which dovetails well with Maker’s trademark layered sweetness (caramel, vanilla, a hint of honey). I’m also picking up some dried fruit in the background. The seared oak stave influence is somewhat aggressive, but never to the point of being excessive.

90 The Whisky Advocate

Made with brown rice and finished in toasted barrels. Cereal grains with freeze-dried strawberries on the nose as well as toasted herbs, blueberries, and fruity bubble gum. The palate is creamy and light, with notes of strawberry yogurt, bitter chocolate, and burnt sugar. A syrupy finish brings custard, tiramisu, and caramel flan. It is atypical in its profile and at times light bodied, but demonstrates good constriction and drinkability.

90-95 Wine Enthusiast

Orange-amber color and deep aromas of honey and Sherry, with undertones of toffee and chocolate, and a fleeting floral note. The flavors start with a touch of sweet caramel and finishes with big, complex, deep burnt-orange and toffee notes, with surprising delicacy and richness on the tongue. Medium-bodied and balanced, with just a bit of alcohol sting.