Spirits Ratings and Reviews

Hatozaki Blended Finest Japanese Whisky

Jason 11/23/24

Tastes and smells low quality

Full of tails cut. All the off flavors. First Japanese whiskey I've been disappointed with. あなたの名誉はどこにありますか

Castle & Key 'Sacred Spring' Vodka

Different but in a good way

Some what of a sweet after taste that I have not yet identified but it is familiar. Guess I will have to keep drinking it until I get it.

Straw Boys Irish Vodka

This Vodka has made my short list for my next order. It is extremely smooth and clean.

Koskenkorva Vodka (750ml)

Very smooth and clean. Will be ordering more soon.

Spirit Of Hven Organic Aquavit

Delicious-A bit of Heaven indeed!

An excellent blend that pleases my taste buds and warms my soul. I taste the honey and citrus notes and enjoy the smooth pleasure of small sips of Hven on earth!

Widow Jane Baby Jane Heirloom Corn Straight Bourbon Whiskey

I know there are bourbons with various wine casks influences but as far as straight bourbon smoothness this may be the best I’ve ever tasted especially for the price.

Di Amore Amaretto Liqueur

Excellent Almond liquor

Has a great flavor and makes a wonderful Amaretto sour

Oakpacker American Single Malt Whiskey

Hi i tried and loved it, smooth and natural heather honey and floral notes. highly loved and buy again

Clyde May's Alabama Style Whiskey

Matrixman 10/28/24

I really like Clyde Mays bourbon it’s one of my favs. Stumbled across this Alabama whiskey and had to try it. I really really like it no doubt I’ll be reordering

De Luze VSOP Cognac

Too sharp/strong, not as soft/smooth as others in the same price range. I would not recommend.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky

Jimmy Crickets 10/19/24

Awesome Japanese Whisky

Would recommend to anyone who enjoys Japanese whisky. It’s smooth and bites just right.

McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 Brand Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1.75L)

Surprising bourbon, especially for the price point. Pooukarity is going up as it’s hard to find in local stores. Usually priced between 21 and 24 dollars a handle locally, so a little surprised to see Caskers prices at approx 28. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

15 Stars Private Stock 8 & 15 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey

I saw a review from someone I watch on Youtube. They loved it. I did not. I would say pass. Sorry. Did not like this bottle.

Deadhead Dark Chocolate Rum

This rum is a nice smooth sipper, with a pleasant taste of chocolate. I like it.

Crown Royal Dallas Cowboys 2024 Edition Blended Canadian Whisky

Shipping was fast, the bottle looks amazing! The bottle was carefully wrapped. I just bought my second one as a gift. Thank you!

Casamigos Tequila Reposado

For what it is, it is just to expensive. It's just ok nothing special.

Olmeca Altos Tequila Reposado

Not bad but not great

Good budget Reposado, but there are better at a lower price point.

Hornitos Reposado Tequila

Good average Reposado

It's a good value. Better than most in it's price range. Makes a good margarita.

El Jimador Reposado Tequila

Could be used as a mixer maybe or tow ccok with

The first drink was good after that it just fell apart. It's a step above most low priced alternatives

Pura Vida Reposado Tequila

It's good but overpriced

Good Reposado but not spectacular.

Fortaleza Tequila Reposado

A tequila that you can use to measure other tequilas against. Its a good solid drink.

Corralejo Reposado Tequila

Definitely punches well above it's weight. It's a bargain. Try some you will not be disappointed. One of the best if not the best Reposado I have tried sub $100-$200.

Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Easy drinking. Not remarkable.

Not sure it's worth the price. Very smooth. Probably wouldn't buy it again. Too many other choices at this price point that I feel are better. Knob Creek 9 year would be a better buy.

Żubrówka Bison Grass Vodka

Love the after taste.

Tears of Llorona No. 3 Extra Anejo Tequila

Tears of Llorona No. 3 Extra Añejo Tequila

Taste like a caramel apple. The best Extra Anejo Tequila I've ever had. So easy to drink.

Lismore 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Good flavors. Spicy and sweet. Good value

Good tasting, spicey. sweet and flavorful. Easy sipping for novice. Good value for 18 years. Highly Recommended

The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Eh...can't taste anything tropical, not much flavor at all good for mixed drinks only. Maybe better than JW Red.

Lalo Blanco Tequila

A hidden gem of a blanco.

Very good tequila. Not harsh, can be a sipper. Great in your favorite tequila cocktail. I will be sure to keep a bottle of Lalo around.

Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Liked this one. Has a sweet malty taste to it that pairs well with just the right amount of smoke. I am a fan of the bottle label as well. If you want to take a break from the peatier Ardbegs and Bruichladdichs, this is a good bottle to pick. Light abv makes it an easy sipper too, while retaining the mouthfeel. I wish it was cheaper though. This is a great contender with Kilchoman Machir Bay, which I liked a lot too but that brings more fruit to the front than Caol Ila 12, and some might prefer the warmer and more mature profile of this one.

Crystal Head Vodka

I prefer Aurora (wheat) Crystal Head served over ice chips compared to original CH (corn). But, the original is wonderful with Q-Tonic Lite more so than Aurora. Top quality vodkas.

Crystal Head Aurora Vodka

Vodka is as individual as a bottle of wine

If you’re not experienced in vodka and how it’s made, don’t randomly buy anything without trying it at a bar or a friends house, etc.
Vodka can be corn, wheat, potato based as well as a few other fermentable sources of carbohydrates. The water that is mixed with the “liquor” is equally important as is how it’s served (quality ice for instance).
My palate prefers wheat vodka. Yours may not.
This is a beautiful example of wheat based vodka that is best enjoyed over some quality ice (I prefer ice chips for this Aurora). Grey Goose is also wheat based. And it doesn’t compare in flavor to Aurora. I like GG & tonic and enjoy. I’d never put Aurora in tonic or any mixer.
Get vodka educated before your give a 1 star review.
BTW, I tried this at my cousins house over Christmas holiday 2023. She gave me a healthy pour over ice (too much). But, I dug in and finished that glass because after the first sip, I knew it was for me.

SirDavis American Whisky

The BEST Whiskey EVER Made !!

High Quality & The Taste. Will be Consistently Buying This Bottle. Way to go Beyoncé !!

Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey

HarleyMtnMan 9/4/24

I fealt the same way chilepeepa did on his initial experience with GB. Not impressed and had a pallet I was not sure I liked all that much. Then I caved and bought a Guadalupe and then a Balmorea. I reall changed my mind. A great friend came by with a bottle of Cowboy. We got pretty hammered tasting all three. Then we started blending the 3 GB's we had. I knew we were snockered then. We had a blast. Too expensive to be experimenting blending your own though. LOL in conclusion yes I have come to really enjoy GB.

Dry Fly Triticale Whiskey

The bottle is certainly the high point of this whiskey. You can tell that it is only aged 3 years. Had it been aged at least 4 years; it may have been better. Cool concept but the execution is lackluster in my opinion. Would not buy again.

Corsair Gin-Head Style American Gin

Our favorite for many years

I’m always surprised to see how little known this June is. No one had even written a review. It’s hands down at the very top of my list. But I do need to qualify that statement.

The real test of gin is in an extra-dry martini (or gibson for me.). I use a vegetable oil sprayer to just coat the inside of a chilled martini glass with vermouth and immediately pour in the ice cold gin, so it’s as close to straight gin as you get. I actually prefer other gins with tonic but in a martini there’s nothing better.

I discovered it by accident when it was one of 6 gins my son-in-law and his business partner gave me years ago in appreciation for some help I gave their company. When we tasted it we were surprised that every single one of us liked this the best of the group—which included several well-known brands—and since then we continue to agree that it’s our favorite.

It’s not expensive and you should give it a try.

Ron Abuelo 7 Años Reserva Superior Rum

One of the best Rums in the world

I have tried several rums over my lifetime and this is by far my favorite. One of the few that is so smooth, you can drink it on the rocks without any mixer. There are different ages rums they sell, and this is the most economical, but I recommend trying the others as well.
cheers!

TX Straight Bourbon Whiskey

I honestly don't care for their blended whiskey but their straight bourbon is truly outstanding, especially for the price point. I enjoy drinking it neat, no hug, very smooth, lingering finish in a good way. I belong to a bourbon club, plan on blind tasting it down the road, quite confident this bourbon will score surprisingly well. Definitely will buy again.

Widow Jane Baby Jane Heirloom Corn Straight Bourbon Whiskey

LizzyJane 8/19/24

Slightly spicy sweet vanilla flavor with a smooth finish

Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey

This is my favorite go to bourbon. I’ve not had super expensive bourbons but for the average person like myself this is one of the bests in my personal opinion. I’ve also had the HD Revelation and that was pretty tasty also. I just gave my neighbor and one of my good friends a bottle to try and they both loved it.

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Eagle Rare Never Fails

Eagle Rare is an appropriate name for this bourbon as it is hard to find but well worth the wait when it is available!

Padre Azul Tequila Silver

Best Sipping in Tequilla

Not for maguerittas, this is an outstanding sipping tequila. Without question the smoothest sip in tequila!

Hennessy VSOP Privilege Cognac

Not sure what all the hype is about, taste like water. No bite, no taste. Really disappointing and flat.

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

I love the taste of Buffalo Trace. I drank it on the rock or mixed with simply lemonade zero.

Kurvball Original Barbecue Whiskey

Best Bloody Mary Ever

My local liquor store had a tasting with Kurvball in a Bloody Mary, it was life changing. It is my new go to hostess gift a bottle of Zing Zang and a bottle of Kurvball! Words can not explain this new favorite cocktail flavor, all Bloody Marys should be made this way!

Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye

Tries too hard to be sweet and savory at the same time.

Rye and Rum clahed more than supported each other. Did not try it in a cocktail.

El Tesoro de Don Felipe Blanco Tequila

Great taste cannot find at local store

Widow Jane Baby Jane Heirloom Corn Straight Bourbon Whiskey

"intense, creamy flavor" ...? Intense = yes. Creamy = not even close. I can only describe it as a harsh with a bad flavor.
Knock the price down by $20, and it might be okay in cocktails (when serving folks you don't want 'waste' the good stuff on)

44° North Mountain Huckleberry Vodka

All it needed was ice, because I didn't want to mess with the taste in a cocktail!

Absente Absinthe Refined

If you’re looking for a true to history experience. Look no further. This Absinthe is the best one available. Enjoy chasing the Green Fairy

Crown Royal Blackberry Canadian Whisky

Mix it with Waterloo Sparkling Water, Blackberry Lemonade and you will drink this with a smile on your face. It is so perfectly refreshing it is unbelievable . . .

All Spirits reviews

Hatozaki Blended Finest Japanese Whisky

Castle & Key 'Sacred Spring' Vodka

Straw Boys Irish Vodka

Koskenkorva Vodka (750ml)

Spirit Of Hven Organic Aquavit

Widow Jane Baby Jane Heirloom Corn Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Di Amore Amaretto Liqueur

Oakpacker American Single Malt Whiskey

Clyde May's Alabama Style Whiskey

De Luze VSOP Cognac

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky

McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 Brand Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1.75L)

15 Stars Private Stock 8 & 15 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Deadhead Dark Chocolate Rum

Crown Royal Dallas Cowboys 2024 Edition Blended Canadian Whisky

Casamigos Tequila Reposado

Olmeca Altos Tequila Reposado

Hornitos Reposado Tequila

El Jimador Reposado Tequila

Pura Vida Reposado Tequila

Fortaleza Tequila Reposado

Corralejo Reposado Tequila

Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Żubrówka Bison Grass Vodka

Tears of Llorona No. 3 Extra Añejo Tequila

Lismore 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lalo Blanco Tequila

Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Crystal Head Vodka

Crystal Head Aurora Vodka

SirDavis American Whisky

Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Dry Fly Triticale Whiskey

Corsair Gin-Head Style American Gin

Ron Abuelo 7 Años Reserva Superior Rum

TX Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Widow Jane Baby Jane Heirloom Corn Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Padre Azul Tequila Silver

Hennessy VSOP Privilege Cognac

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Kurvball Original Barbecue Whiskey

Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye

El Tesoro de Don Felipe Blanco Tequila

Widow Jane Baby Jane Heirloom Corn Straight Bourbon Whiskey

44° North Mountain Huckleberry Vodka

Absente Absinthe Refined

Crown Royal Blackberry Canadian Whisky