Our panel had varying perceptions of this cocktail. Some enjoyed the smoky, pleasantly spicy flavor and found it reminiscent of bourbon. Others found the nose to be a tad artificial and more suggestive of bourbon due to its smokiness. One says they would have preferred it to be still not ... READ MORE

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.

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A definitively herbal nose with a buttery feel and nice roundness. Our panel found this to have a pleasant amount of bubbles and not overly tart. ... READ MORE

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. ... READ MORE

Smoke and sweetness on the nose, almost like barbecue sauce. Very round, almost fatty in character. Some bubbles balance it a bit, but it still has a tangy barbecue sauce taste. ... READ MORE

Herbal and fruity on the nose. Easy to drink. Bubbles complement the tartness nicely like a more-flavorful berry soda with herbal notes. ... READ MORE

Very raspberry forward with a nice sparkle. We didn't detect chamomile or verjuice, just a slight salinity. ... READ MORE

A nice freshness and notes of spiced pear, clove, and star anise. The bubbles seem to slightly mute the flavor and our panel almost preferred it after some fizz escaped. ... READ MORE

Yuzu nose, slightly bitter with a round salinity. Bubbles help balance the flavor. Orange and yuzu on the palate with only a whisper of cinnamon. ... READ MORE

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. ... READ MORE