My bottle review column (last month’s edition here) is about what is unique, standout, new, or trending in spirits. It’s intended as a guide to what to try and a peek into what distilleries small and large are doing in the market. Ratings run on a 1-5 rating scale:
ARTICLE: https://distilling.com/distillermagazine/new-release-roundup-november-2025
Reviewed this issue:
— Veso Aperitifs Anchovy Vermouth (San Francisco, CA)
— Stranahan’s Snowflake American Single Malt Whiskey (Denver, CO)
— Henry Deringer American Single Malt Aged 8 Years (United States)
— Sonrisa Puerto Rican Rum Oro Especial (Puerto Rico)
— James Gin American Mustard (United Kingdom)
— Pantera de Oro Cask Strength Extra Añejo Tequila (Jalisco, Mexico)
— Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur (County Tipperary, Ireland)
— SPYRT Worldwide Ukrainian Vodkas (Ukraine)
— Smokehead 15 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Islay, Scotland)
— Fuji Japanese Whisky (Single Malt) (Gotemba, Japan)