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 […]
Luna de Jalisco Blanco Tequila is produced by Hacienda Capellania – a San Jose de Gracia, Jalisco based spirits company who produce a wide range of tequila brands. Their tequilas are made using agave plants that are between 5-8 years old, and distilled twice using stainless steel stills with copper coils. They unfortunately don’t offer much production information that differentiates the various brands made at their facility. This particular bottle of Luna de Jalisco Blanco is a blanco tequila, so it’s safe to assume it’s unaged. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 40% ❖ Distillery: Hacienda Capellania ❖ Aging: none ❖ Price Point: moderate My Tasting notes The […]
Barr Hill Gin is produced by Caledonia Spirits – a Montpelier, Vermont based spirits company. They take pride in the fact that they are independent and distiller-owned, and aim to bring an agricultural focus to their spirits production. The Barr Hill brand includes their gin and vodka lineup, which are made using regional raw honey. Each of their spirits are made in small batches using custom stills. This particular bottle of Barr Hill Gin uses wild juniper, and is distilled once before being finished with the raw honey. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 45% ❖ Distillery: Caledonia Spirits ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: moderate price My Tasting notes The nose […]
Shieldaig Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is produced by William Maxwell & Co, a Scotland based brand owned by family-owned parent company Ian MacLeod Distillers. Unfortunately, not many details are disclosed about the production of their Shieldaig whiskies. This particular bottle of Highland Single Malt Scotch is advertised as being produced on an island off of the Highland coast. The aging time is not specified. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 40% ❖ Distillery: undisclosed ❖ Aging: unspecified ❖ Price Point: low price My Tasting notes The nose notes of this scotch were gentle and vaguely fruity. Overall, there was not much heat at all on the nose. […]