Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum is produced by J. Wray & Nephew – a Kingston, Jamaica-based spirits company founded in 1825. The name of the brand refers to founder John Wray and his nephew, C.J. Ward, who joined the business in 1860. It is currently owned by Grupo Campari. As a brand, Wray & Nephew carries great cultural significance in Jamaica. Their rum is popular as a drink, and also used for various other things such as medicinal purposes and warding off evil spirits. Wray & Nephew’s master blender, Joy Spence, was also the world’s first female master blender when appointed back in 1997. This bottle of overproof white rum is made using […]
Ungava Gin is produced by Ungava Spirits Co. – a Quebec, Canada based spirits brand. First created by family-owned Domaine Pinnacle back in 2010, it is currently owned by the Ontario-based company Corby Spirit & Wine. As a brand, they aim to celebrate the arctic tundra landscape of the Nunavik region, utilizing botanicals that are native to the area. This gin is made using a neutral grain spirit made of locally grow corn, infused with 6 hand-foraged botanicals including nordic juniper, wild rose hip, labrador tea, crowberry, arctic blend, and cloudberry. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 43.1% ❖ Distillery: Les Spiritueux Ungava ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point […]
Hi friends! 2025 is officially coming to a close – can you believe it? Once again, it’s time to reflect back on our spirits journey over the past year, and reveal our top spirits of 2025. With my brother Josh still on hiatus, we tried a smaller number of bottles this year, so there weren’t quite as many to compare when creating this list. However, there were still several standouts, as well as a few surprises. Let’s take a look! […]
Gran Malo Tamarind Liqueur is produced at Envasadora De Productos Lideres, a distillery based in Jesus Maria, Jalisco. It was launched as a collaboration between parent company Casa Lumbre and influencer Luisito Comunica back in 2021. In 2025, they expanded distribution to several states in the U.S. Gran Malo Tamarindo is made with a base of blanco tequila and sugarcane spirit, which is infused with tamarind and Mexican chilis. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 30% ❖ Distillery: Envasadora De Productos Lideres, S.A. De C.V. ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: lower moderate My Tasting notes I took a whiff of this liqueur, and it was immediately harsh, with the […]
Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger Liqueur is produced by Edinburgh Gin – a Scotland based spirits company currently owned by Ian Macleod Distillers. They produce a small variety of Gin-based products, including their Classic Gin which I reviewed several months ago. This particular bottle of Rhubarb & Ginger Liqueur is made using locally sourced rhubarb, ginger, and lemon zest, which are macerated and infused with a gin base. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 20% ❖ Distillery: Edinburgh Gin Distillery ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: moderate My Tasting notes The nose notes of this liqueur had lemon zest in the front, which was more similar to bitter orange than to […]