Sugarlands Shine Limited Edition Darrell's Ultra High Proof Moonshine
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9.3Sugarlands Shine Limited Edition Darrell's Ultra High Proof Moonshine
GSugarlands Shine Limited Edition Darrell's Ultra High Proof is one of the most impressive moonshines in the entire collection.
- BEST FOR
- High-proof moonshine fans seeking clean sweetness with minimal burn
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
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9.3Teremana Small Batch Reposado Tequila
GTeremana Small Batch Reposado Tequila makes a strong first impression with an aroma led by blue Weber agave and a touch of oak.
- BEST FOR
- Sipping neat or enjoying with a simple lime garnish
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
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9.2Howler Head Kentucky Straight Bourbon with Natural Banana Flavor
GHowler Head Kentucky Straight Bourbon with Natural Banana Flavor sounds unusual, but the combination works far better than the name might suggest.
- BEST FOR
- Flavored-bourbon fans who want banana sweetness without losing oak and whiskey character
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
TequilaTequila
9.2Junction 35 Tequila Blanco
GJunction 35 Tequila Blanco is one of the smoothest and most satisfying tequilas I have reviewed.
- BEST FOR
- Sipping neat or serving as an exceptionally smooth premium shot
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
RyeFinished Rye
9.2Kings Family Distillery Ryeconic Twice-Barreled Rye — Toasted Amburana Finish
GKings Family Distillery Ryeconic Twice-Barreled Rye finished in toasted Amburana became the most expensive bottle I had ever purchased—and one of the very best.
- BEST FOR
- Special-occasion sipping neat or over rocks for fans of bold rye and unique sweet-wood finishes
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
RumRum
9.2Papa's Pilar Flagship Blonde Rum
GPapa's Pilar Flagship Blonde is one of the finest and most memorable rums in the collection.
- BEST FOR
- Sipping neat, premium rum shots, or spirit-forward cocktails
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
Gin & VodkaGin
9Tennessee Legend – Richard’s Dam Good Gin
GTennessee Legend Richard’s Dam Good Gin remains my favorite gin and one of my favorite spirits overall.
- BEST FOR
- Gin drinkers who enjoy bold citrus and juniper
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
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8.8Redneck Riviera Whiskey
GreatRedneck Riviera Whiskey immediately exceeded my expectations with a profile that is sweet, smooth, and easy to enjoy.
- BEST FOR
- Easy sipping neat or over ice for fans of sweeter whiskey
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
MoonshineMoonshine
8.6End of the Line Scared Straight Tennessee Moonshine — Brushy Mountain
GreatEnd of the Line Scared Straight Tennessee Moonshine captures the traditional character of a clear grain spirit while remaining unexpectedly easy to drink.
- BEST FOR
- Traditional moonshine fans seeking high proof with surprising sweetness and little burn
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
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8.6McKenzie Pot-Stilled Whiskey
GreatMcKenzie Pot-Stilled Whiskey opened the Finger Lakes Distilling sampler with the biggest surprise and the highest score.
- BEST FOR
- Neat sipping for fans of sweet, old-school pot-stilled whiskey
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
RumRum
8.6Ron Caribe White Rum — Home-Aged Three Months
GreatThree months in a small oak barrel completely transformed Ron Caribe White Rum.
- BEST FOR
- Sipping neat and demonstrating how dramatically small-barrel aging can improve white rum
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
RyeFinished Rye
8.5Kings Family Distillery Ryeconic — Ice Wine Cask Finish
GreatKings Family Distillery Ryeconic Ice Wine Cask Finish proved why this Gatlinburg-area craft distillery has become a favorite stop.
- BEST FOR
- Special-occasion sipping for rye fans who enjoy sweet fruit, mature oak, and unusual wine-cask finishes
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
RyeRye Whiskey
8.4Far North Spirits Roknar Straight Rye Whiskey
GreatFar North Spirits RØKNAR Maryland Style Rye Whiskey stood out as one of the most distinctive recent purchases before the bottle was even opened.
- BEST FOR
- Rye enthusiasts seeking a unique, sweet-spicy cask-strength single barrel with a long finish
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- Yes
Brandy & CognacCognac
8.4Hennessy V.S. LeBron James Limited Edition
GreatHennessy V.S.
- BEST FOR
- Neat sipping, first-time Cognac drinkers, and LeBron collectors
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
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8.4McKenzie Straight Bourbon Whiskey
GreatMcKenzie Straight Bourbon Whiskey completed the Finger Lakes Distilling sampler with the strongest oak character of the three bottles.
- BEST FOR
- Neat or over-ice sipping for fans of high-rye bourbon and stronger oak
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
TequilaTequila
8.31800 Reposado Tequila
Great1800 Reposado Tequila succeeds by concentrating on the two qualities I most want from tequila: recognizable agave and a touch of smoke.
- BEST FOR
- Sipping neat, taking quality shots, or serving with lime
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
BourbonFinished Bourbon
8.3Dark Arts Bourbon Finished with Mizunara Oak Staves
GreatDark Arts Whiskey House Bourbon Finished with Mizunara Oak Staves was one of the most anticipated bottles in the Seelbach's series.
- BEST FOR
- Bourbon fans seeking controlled sweetness, strong wood character, and a distinctive Mizunara finish
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
TequilaTequila
8.3Exotico Reposado Tequila
GreatExotico Reposado delivers the bold tequila character I want at a surprisingly modest price.
- BEST FOR
- Shots or sipping with lime, salt, or chili seasoning
- BUY AGAIN?
- Yes
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7.0–7.9Good
6.0–6.9Mixed
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