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Arshak II Armenian Brandy (3 year VS)

Arshak II Armenian Brandy (3 year VS)

Underpromise, overdeliver. It's an old axiom any business owner would do well to internalize, and Arshak II is a shining example of how this works in a niche category of spirits.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

Fords Gin

Fords Gin

Fords gets a top score purely because I can't find a damned thing wrong with it. It's a stunner in terms of taste, aroma, and value for money.
Overall Rating: ★★★

Clynelish 14

Clynelish 14

The regular-'ol bottle of Clynelish is one of my favorite whiskies of all time. Some will understand, but perhaps an equal number will be puzzled. Also, it has a cat on it: always a plus. Overall Rating: ★★★

St. George All Purpose Vodka

St. George All Purpose Vodka

St. George shouldn't be able to do so many things well, but one of their standout products is this affordably priced and superbly crafted vodka. If you typically use vodka in lighter, fruitier drinks, you need a bottle of this.  Overall Rating: ★★★

Girvan Patent Still No. 4 Apps Grain Whisky

Girvan Patent Still No. 4 Apps Grain Whisky

A light, otherwise boring whisky might be able to escape the sharpest barbs of criticism if the price was good. However, the distillers want about $45 for this, and at that price this bottle has nowhere to hide.  Overall Rating: