A panel favorite. We detected scents of peach, black tea, pineapple, mango, coconut, and green pineapple. The flavor was coconut forward, with lychee and herbiness, and slightly acidic. Lightly sparkling, not-too-heavy, yet filling and dessert-like. Sweet but not cloying or overpowering. The sweetness is balanced by complex flavor.

A unanimous panel favorite. Spicy, tequila-forward nose. The flavor is balanced with a pleasant savory characteristic. Has a full mouthfeel and a long, lingering finish. The heat level leaves the mouth tingling rather than burning.

Lemon and lime nose with lime and quinine flavors and a hint of botanicals. On the sweet side and generally mild

We found this to be prune sweet at the beginning, savory in the middle, and currant bitter at the end with a lingering finish. Notes of menthol and apple cider vinegar throughout, and strong flavor with a peppery heat. The texture was full and rich. Try over ice or as a mixology ingredient.

Nice spice and a pineapple-forward flavor. The burn accumulates as you go. Some of our panel found it to be the all-year sipper while some found it slightly too sweet.

A very herbal nose mixed with dark berries. First impressions include floral vanilla. Slight bitterness on the finish. Slightly carbonated, seemingly to add texture.

A panel favorite. We enjoyed the aromas of apricot, Starbursts, candy shop and the full flavor that wakes up the tastebuds. Hints of aprocot and a full mountfeel expand into richness and a balanced sweet tart/peach/tropical flavor in the back of the throat. Good level of carbonation, which hits fast. The Aplós Ease spirit provides the base and functional ingredients for this beverage, including lion’s mane mushrooms (nootropics).

Notes of tea, spearmint gum, stone fruit nose with more stone fruit (apricot tea) and lingering tannins when tasted. We thought this would be excellent served over ice, perhaps with muddled mint or fresh lime juice to augment the flavors.

Black pepper on the nose with a tannic quality from the Douglas fir. A very subtle burn at the back of the throat and tongue. Notes of berry juice although not terribly tart. Overall, a savory drink. We recommend a slight splash of tonic.

A lovely orange color with an orange blossom/creamsicle scent. Mildly flavored. A bit tart and bitter with very little sweetness. The bubbles add a nice texture and there is a tannic feeling that lingers on the tongue.