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: https://distilling.com/distillermagazine/new-release-roundup-may-2025/
Reviewed this issue:
— Oregon Arak Amporae Selection (Portland, OR)
— Kelsey Blue and Gold Gin (Olympia, WA)
— El Mexicano Blanco Tequila (Jalisco, Mexico)
— Horin Black and Gold Sake (Folsom, CA / Japan)
— Hakata 12 Year Whisky Sherry Cask (Fukuoka, Japan)
— Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute Sakekasu Shochu (Japan)
— J. Rieger Kansas City Whiskey (Kansas City, MO)
— Fincasa Rye Whiskey (Puerto Rico / Barbados)
— Pinhook Rye Whiskey Vertical Series 2025 (Frankfort, KY)
— Kari Vodka (Rwanda)
