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91 SPIRITS 91 Crop Harvest Earth Organic Meyer Lemon Flavored Vodka, USA ($28) Light, charming Meyer lemon nose; silky and smooth with lovely dry lemon flavor; bright and showing some sweetness on the finish; clean, pure and delicate with balance and lovely style; organic. CHATHAM IMPORTS Penny Packer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA ($22) Medium amber color; silky smooth and balanced with pretty, toasty flavors and some toasted vanilla notes; soft and feminine with charm and balance; moderate length and very pleasant. NICHE IMPORTS 94 Phraya Deep Matured Gold Rum, Thailand ($50) Lush, brown sugar nose; smooth and toasty with rich, creamy texture and deep, spicy flavors; balanced and showing notes of vanilla oak and complexity; elegant and long. 92 Chinaco Blanco Tequila, Mexico ($49) Spicy, smoky aroma; smooth and rich with creamy texture and spice; rich agave and vanilla; mellow, dense and earthy; rich, deep and long. IBHL USA 93 Virtus NV Limoncello, Italy ($22) This Sicilian limoncello from Cantine Bianchi is lush, thick and tangy with bright, juicy lemon and creamy texture; tangy, fresh and classic. ANCHOR DISTILLING 91 Sauza Tres Generaciones Organic Reposado Tequila, Mexico ($58) Pale amber color; composty and spicy with smooth texture and sweet, smoky style; long and lush. UN PO' PAZZO SELECTIONS 91 BEAM INC. 92 Boodles London Dry Gin, U.K. ($24) Smooth, bright and citrusy on the nose; silky, smooth and creamy with lively citrus and not much juniper; fresh and lively, clean and light with pretty, energetic flavors; balanced and charming. PROXIMO SPIRITS 92 Aviation American Gin, USA ($30) Smooth vanilla and botanical nose; smooth and creamy with vanilla, aromatic herbs and cereals; rich and dense without much juniper; mellow and long with some nice heat on the finish. HOUSE SPIRITS DISTILLERY Fratello Hazelnut Liqueur, Italy ($22) Earthy hazelnut and vanilla nose; light golden color; silky smooth and creamy with lovely toasted hazelnut and caramel; The low proof can be a plus for some; for me it's too soft, so I mixed it with vodka one to one and it brought out the flavor. A. HARDY USA 92 Luxardo Aperitivo Liqeur, Italy ($20) Bright orange-red; sweet orange nose; smooth, sweet and juicy with bitters and lovely balance; creamy with lush orange. One family, one soul, one sense for great wine. ANCHOR DISTILLING zeni.it july 2013 / the tasting panel / 87 TP0713_066-99.indd 87 6/24/13 5:49 PM