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Ferrand 10 Generations Cognac

Ferrand 10 Generations Cognac

A pretty terrific Cognac. Enough boundaries are being pushed here to make this worth one's while.
Overall Rating: ★★★

Yamato "Japanese" Whisky

Yamato "Japanese" Whisky

If you’re known by the company you keep, OH BOY do I have a story for you.
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

Haku Vodka

Haku Vodka

The Japanese approach to vodka has created a very good product. I wonder, however: is it possible to create a truly great product?
Overall Rating: ★★☆

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky

Yes, it’s everywhere. Yes, Canadian Whisky is a maligned category. And yet, even the experienced whisky lover might be surprised by how Crown Royal avails itself.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

Johnnie Walker Black Label

Johnnie Walker Black Label

If you ask me, Johnnie Walker Black label is a “good enough” whisky that's made just the slightest bit better by the fact that it's available everywhere. It's interesting enough as a product to take a critical look at.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

Beluga Allure Russian Vodka

Beluga Allure Russian Vodka

It’s been some time since we saw a Vodka around these parts. Time to dig into one that turned out to be surprisingly good!
Overall Rating: ★★★

Captain Morgan Jack-O Blast Spiced Rum

Captain Morgan Jack-O Blast Spiced Rum

Being basic should be easy as we head into the season of pumpkin spice everything, but Captain Morgan turns it into challenging work.
Overall Rating: ⦸

Riazul Tequila Anejo

Riazul Tequila Anejo

So, if you're convinced you can pretty much close your eyes and imagine what a tequila tastes like, have I got a curve ball for you.
Overall Rating: ★★☆ 

Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

Ass, gas, or grass? On the basis of what's in the bottle, Zubrowka makes a really good case for joining team grass.  
Overall Rating: ★★☆

Nolet's Gin

Nolet's Gin

"Who drinks gin straight?" some people ask. Take my word for it: they're out there, and Nolet's is a gin those people are likely going to appreciate. 
Overall Rating: ★★★

Fidencio Único / Sin Humo Mezcal

Fidencio Único / Sin Humo Mezcal

Is there such a thing as a "light" mezcal? Does such a product have any reason to exist? Yes, and yes. The Fidencio Único (now called Sin Humo) isn't an ass-kicker, but it also isn't a lame-also-ran. Overall Rating: ★★☆

Atlantico Platino Rum

Atlantico Platino Rum

White rums are pretty boring. At least I thought so before I snagged a bottle of this. Proving yourself wrong is rarely this enjoyable.  Overall Rating: ★★★

Plantation "Stiggin's Fancy" Pineapple Rum

Plantation "Stiggin's Fancy" Pineapple Rum

Pineapple rum used to be a thing. Then it waned in popularity. Now it's back thanks to Plantation and author David Wondrich, who are doing the lord's work.  Overall Rating: ★★★

Larceny Bourbon

Larceny Bourbon

If you're looking for a "wheater" bourbon to see what the category is all about, I'd say there are better locks to shove your key into.  Overall Rating: ★☆☆

E&J XO Brandy

E&J XO Brandy

Yes, it's a $14 brandy. By all accounts it should be terrible, but either I'm a broken person or there's a lot of value and comfort here. 
Overall Rating: ★★☆