Published in June 2006
Wines, Spirits and Beers published in the June 2006 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
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Shakers Vodka
- Best Buy
- $33
Shows attractive, bittersweet vanilla extract, cracker and cocoa bean-like aromas. Palate entry is beany, bittersweet and intensely vanilla extract-like; by midpalate, the bittersweet, almost honey or molasses-like taste profile soars on the tongue. Finishes semisweet, intense.
— P.P.
(10/1/2003)
Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire Triple Orange Liqueur
- $100
The palate is balanced between the citric acid, alcohol, Cognac and wood, with the Cognac always prevailing. Concludes with finesse, a sweet-sour presence, and an incredibly lush texture.
— P.P.
(4/3/2006)
Grand Marnier Cuvée du Cent Cinquantenaire Triple Orange Liqueur
- $190
The bouquet is intense but balanced; the triple orange is the ideal companion to the old Cognac. The palate entry tastes wonderfully of orange zest, tangerine and Cognac. Ends up remarkably mellow and textured.
— P.P.
(5/9/2006)
Duncan Taylor 1981 Glenugie 23-Year-Old Sherry Cask, Rarest of the Rare Ser
- $228
The nose is malty, dry and woody; the addition of mineral water introduces linseed oil and beeswax scents. The palate entry is chewy, spirity, caramel- and toffee-like; the delicious midpalate includes maple-like tastes of chocolate-covered banana, Raisin
— P.P.
(5/9/2006)
La Favorite Coeur de Canne Rhum Agricole Blanc
- Best Buy
- $28
A lovely rich and spirity agricole perfume with grassy, spicy, cucumber and cane-like notes. The palate entry is bittersweet, raw and cocoa-like; the midpalate stage is sweeter and multilayered with tastes of marshmallow, refined sugar, vanilla cake frosting, and flan. Finishes divinely sweet, balanced, grassy-floral, and at the tail end, fruity. Wow, what a…
— P.P.
(12/31/2005)
La Favorite Rhum Agricole Ambré
- $36
A strange but agreeable bouquet that includes disparate scents of beeswax, green peppers, toasted marshmallow, light toffee, yeasty sourdough and green olives. The palate entry is semisweet, honeyed, and a bit sherry-like; at midpalate there are tastes of spice, honey, sherry, caramel, and nougat. Concludes rich, oily and wonderfully creamy.
— P.P.
(12/31/2005)
La Favorite Rhum Agricole Vieux
- $48
The nose offers scents of oaky vanilla, rum cake, holiday fruitcake, black pepper, cigar tobacco and nutmeg. The palate entry is sweet and moderately oily; the midpalate boasts flavors of butter cream, dark chocolate, cream sherry, cola, citrus, and honey. Ends on an opulent sweet caramel-like note. Dark, oak-aged rum at its finest.
— P.P.
(12/31/2005)
Neisson Rhum Agricole Blanc
- Best Buy
- $30
The opening aroma is marvelously beany and grassy; later, sweetish flavors of dark caramel, chimney soot, and dark, old honey make scrumptious inhaling. The palate entry is honeyed, warm, and cocoa-like; at midpalate the grassy, weedy, cane-like taste balances the honeyed sweetness. Concludes cocoa-like, intense yet smooth, and memorably sweet. Best Buy.
— P.P.
(12/31/2005)
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