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SPIRITS 95 89 American Spirit Whiskey UltraUnfiltered, USA ($30) Smooth vanilla nose; clear and hot with raw flavors and peppery notes; silky and long. AMERICAN SPIRIT WHISKEY 93 Low Gap Whiskey 2 Year Old Single Barrel Wheat Whiskey, USA ($75) Medium amber color; smooth caramel and treacle nose; silky and smooth with lush texture and lovely brioche notes; elegant and mellow with a long, balanced finish. Russell's Reserve Small Batch Single Barrel Bourbon, USA ($50) A 110-proof edition of Russell's Reserve; silky and smooth with lovely cherry, vanilla and toasty oak; creamy, rich and complex with notes of brown sugar, caramel and spice; exquisite, balanced and long. CAMPARI AMERICA CRAFT DISTILLERS 92 Pow-wow Botanical Rye, USA ($41) Yellowish amber color; nose of orange and spice; straight rye infused with botanicals and spices; smooth and toasty with notes of orange peel, saffron and vanilla; complex, flavorful and poised with depth and showing licorice and cinnamon. GEORGETOWN TRADING CO. 90 Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye, USA ($42) Medium amber color; toasty nose; edgy with rye grain and silky texture; wood, spice and fresh flavors; crisp, clean and attractive; light texture and good balance. MOUNTAIN LAUREL SPIRITS LLC 92 1921 Tequila Cream, Mexico ($30) Creamy and smooth with toasty spice and notes of Mexican chocolate; lush, rich and lovely. FRANK-LIN DISTILLERS PRODUCTS 89 Sauza Mango Peach Sparkling Margarita, Mexico ($13) Pale orange color; sparkling and juicy with sweetness and notes of peach and mango; racy and tangy citrus and bright acidity; fresh and lively. BEAM GLOBAL 123_TastingP_4.25x6_Bike ad.indd 1 TP0813_066-103.indd 81 august 2013 / the tasting panel / 81 6/3/13 12:15 PM 7/26/13 7:15 PM