Scents of grapefruit, and sweet pineapple. Flavor notes included tea, lime and grapefruit. It was tart, not too sweet, a bit earthy and gave a sense of saltiness (one panelist thought it tasted like it has electrolytes). We thought the abundant, fine bubbles added great texture. ... READ MORE

An herby, savory nose with cucumber, melon, and clove. We tasted baking spices with pithy citrus, lightly sweet botanicals, and woody/rooty flavors. Slight sour morphed to lightly sweet (some said not sweet at all) with an astringent texture throughout. Some noted a slight burn or numbness, and, for others, a ... READ MORE

We detected aromas including herbs, citrus, sweet spice, and forest scent. Our panel's flavor notes included lemon-lime and rosemary. Many found it muted, with a light burn, with a mineral finish that lingers and with an almost-numbing, tingly feeling. ... READ MORE

Aromas of cherry, vanilla, butterscotch, burnt sugar (and a hint of coffee) with tart flavors giving way to cola, vanilla, and chocolate. An expected level of astringency from both the coffee and the vinegar base was present throughout. ... READ MORE

Vinegar forward with a smokey nose; leathery, possibly with a hint of tobacco. We found this digestif to be very complex with a bracing acidity. We enjoyed sipping it neat as well as mixed with tonic or ginger beer. An interesting addition to your NA bar.

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A strawberry candy nose with hints of butterscotch. We found this rich, balanced, and mouth-watering in a way we described as “grown-up fruity.” Light effervescence gives it texture and reminds us of a sparkling moscato but more tart and complex from the lingering vinegar. finish. Overall, a summery, shrub vibe.

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