Published February 1, 2025, at Distiller Magazine, my bottle review column (last month’s edition here) is about what is unique, standout, new and/or trending in spirits with my review ratings on a 1-5 rating scale. My 10 bottle reviews of the month:
ARTICLE HERE: https://distilling.com/distillermagazine/new-release-roundup-january-2025/
Reviewed this issue:
— Atávica Armando Solis Martinez Tepache Distillate (Jalisco, Mexico)
— VARA Winery and Distillery Estrella Blanca Rum and Noche Negra Rum (Albuquerque, NM)
— Star & Key Indian Ocean Fresh Cane VSOP Rum (Mauritius, Africa)
— Mahan Soju: 48 and Oak (Seoul, South Korea)
— Cazcanes Tequila: Blanco no. 7, Blanco no. 9, Blanco no. 10 Still Strength, Reposado no. 7, Anejo no. 7 (Jalisco, Mexico)
— Alto Canto High Proof Blanco Tequila (Jalisco, Mexico)
— Lyre’s Coffee Originale + White Cane Spirit (Australia)
— Drumshanbo Gunpowder Brazilian Pineapple Irish Gin (Ireland)
— The ImpEx Collection (Scotland)
— Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey (Fort Collins, CO)