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august 2015 / the tasting panel / 77 SPIRITS 92 Goral Master Vodka, Slovakia ($28) Lush and smooth with vanilla and some edgy flavors plus some heat; intense and rich, clean and dry with assertive style and a long, deep finish. NORTH STAR BRANDS, LLC 89 Smirnoff Whipped Cream Infused Vodka, USA ($16) Caramel nose; sweet and showing vanilla and creamy texture; lush and smooth with intensity and bright flavor. DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA 90 Crater Lake Pepper Vodka, USA($25) Pale amber color ; green capsicum nose; smooth, silky texture with hot chili pepper spice; clean and hot with a burn; Bloody Mary– ready. BENDISTILLERY 91 La Caravedo Pisco Puro Quebranta, Peru ($25) Smooth and clean with creamy texture and rich flavors of Quebranta grapes; fresh and generous with spice and some heat on the finish. Made at the oldest distillery in the Americas (est. 1684). PISCO PORTÓN 92 Rebel Yell Small Batch Rye Straight Rye Whiskey, USA ($30) Toasted nose with rye and complex grains; mellow, spicy and smooth with rich rye flavors and lovely balance; floral, aromatic and long. LUXCO 91 Bacardi Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron, Puerto Rico ($25) Smooth and fragrant nose; silky texture and smooth notes of rich vanilla; creamy and mellow with lovely style and lush essence of sugarcane. BACARDI USA "BEST OF SHOW" Crafted in small batches from an extract of fresh elderflower blossoms, St. Elder makes every drink irresistible. Try it with a variety of spirits, wines and beer. REFRESH YOUR SPIRIT. ©2015 Produced & Bottled By St. Elder, Ltd., Somerville, MA. 20% Alc/Vol (40 Proof). PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. St. Elder Classic St. Elder, Prosecco & Lemon Twist For more recipe inspirations, please visit St-Elder.com | @DrinkStElder