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november 2015 / the tasting panel / 79 SPIRITS 91 BiVi Sicilian Vodka by Chazz Palminteri, Italy ($30) Soft, faint vanilla nose; silky and fresh clean neutral flavor ; firm, nicely textured, bready and long. UNITED SPIRITS, INC. 94 Tanqueray Bloomsbury London Dry Gin, U.K. ($33) Soft but intense juniper nose; smooth and rich with dense juniper and soft texture; straightforward with hints of cinnamon spice and other botanicals; lush, ear thy and rich with some heat; clean, long and only slightly sweet; should make a killer Mar tini. DIAGEO 94 Herradura Ultra Añejo Tequila, Mexico ($70) Smooth, earthy and dense nose; clear ; lush and smooth with juicy agave spice and creamy texture; toasty, mellow, aromatic and rich. BROWN-FORMAN 92 High West Whiskey American Prairie Bourbon, USA ($42) A ripe, spicy blend of straight bourbons; deep, mellow and creamy with lush style, sweet oak and light toasty notes; long and balanced with a soft, fluid finish; ten percent of profits go to the American Prairie Reserve. 90 Serpent's Bite Apple Cider Flavored Whisky, USA ($19) Soft apple cider nose; sweet, smooth and lush with mellow apple cider and cinnamon; juicy, fresh and balanced with apple pie spice; long and pleasant. 91 Malahat Spirits Co. Spiced Rum, USA ($45) Bright orange/amber ; sweet, spicy nose; smooth, soft and sweet with notes of orange peel, cocoa powder, sandalwood and white pepper ; smooth, rich and balanced. MALAHAT SPIRITS CO.