Comisario Tequila Anejo

 

Comisario Tequila Anejo

Tequila, like many hard liquors, has gotten a bad reputation from ignorant young people who don’t know how to drink, or appreciate a good spirit. Good tequila, and especially an Anejo, is not to be taken in a shot glass, and certainly doesn’t need a chaser. It deserves to be sipped, savored, and caressed, to be appreciated and enjoyed. Comisario Tequila’s oak aged Anejo is one of the finest of such tequilas that I have had.

With a deep gold color, and an immediate nose of pepper and agave, the Comisario Anejo lets you know right of the bat what you’re getting into. The nose is fierce and stinging, which gives way to the familiar bite that we all know comes with tequila. Where this anejo differs though, is how it smooths out in your mouth. What begins as a sharp tingling gives way to a soft, smooth, warming as it slides down, leaving behind notes of pepper, caramel, and oak.

Knob Creek Single Barrel: Kentucky Bourbon

Knob Creek Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon

With a deep, rich amber color, the Knob Creek Single Barrel is a bourbon that I had been waiting to try. A big fan of bourbons in general, Knob Creek has a reputation behind it that made it one to look forward to.

Opening with an aroma of ripe grains and honey, it is stiff, pungent, and strong on the nose. The deep brown color show it’s age and maturity. A bourbon’s color, lovingly hued in the charred oak barrels of Kentucky, is not unlike gray hair, or finish wear on a pistol. It’s a mark of distinction, and one you can’t fake.

The taste comes off warm and sweet, with grain on the tip, giving way to dark fruit and a distinct nuttiness on the palette. It has a round, smooth mouth feel, with a lingering chewiness that I have come to expect from a good bourbon.

Lighter than the color and aroma would lead you to believe, this whiskey is not without its bite. There is a strong tingle on the back half, and a warming spice going down the throat.

It is hard to go wrong with a bourbon of this caliber, and Knob Creek Single Barrel did not disappoint. I look forward to my next opportunity to try it.

Wild Geese Irish Soldiers & Heroes - Rare Irish Whiskey

 The Wild Geese Irish Soldiers and Heroes – Rare Irish - Long name, with an even longer taste. This malted blend from the famed Cooley’s distillery in County Louth, Ireland is brand new to the market, and hard to find just about anywhere. If you can though, it is worth it.

A very light gold color, this oak aged spirit is a sharp turn from the dark, heavy, and chewy bourbons that I typically enjoy. It is crisp, light, and fresh, but warming, with a soft, round mouth feel.

This whiskey is smooth and sweet, with a distinct floral bouquet on the nose. The more it breaths and the longer you sip, the aroma and taste of citrus and sweet fruits comes out, but not without a kick. The Rare Irish is one of the sweeter whiskies I have had. The smooth flavors of honey and caramel are what many Irish whiskies are known for, and the Wild Geese stays true to its heritage. An excellent flavor, with notes of cedar, soft woods, and spice, finishing with the tastes of cinnamon and spices instead of the burn associated with more common whiskies.

The Rare Irish is my favorite of the Wild Geese line, but their Limited Edition and Single Malt each have their own qualities and place in your cellar.