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MAY 2003
TOP 100 WINES OF 2006
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96 De Loach 2004 30th Anniversary Cuvée
Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley); $45.
96 Chateau St. Jean 2003 Reserve Chardonnay
(Sonoma County); $45.
94 Charles Heidsieck NV Réserve Brut
(Champagne); $36.
100 Sloan 2002 Red Wine (Rutherford); $245.
95 Warwick 2004 Estate Reserve (Trilogy)
(Stellenbosch); $32.
97 Sandrone 2001 Cannubi Boschis (Barolo); $135.
92 Château Lagrange 2003 Saint-Julien; $30.
94 Château Ste. Michelle 2003 Ethos Syrah
(Columbia Valley); $29.
92 Punto Final 2004 Reserva Malbec (Perdriel);
$18.
92 St. Urbans-Hof 2004 Ockfener Bockstein
Riesling Spätlese (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer); $20.
92 Seresin 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough);
$21.
92 Robert Mondavi 2004 Fumé Blanc (Napa
Valley); $18.
94 Peter Michael Winery 2004 L’Apres-Midi
Sauvignon Blanc (Knights Valley); $42.
95 Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2001 Brunello
di Montalcino; $55.
94 Robert Young 2002 Merlot (Alexander Valley);
$42.
92 Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2004 Shiraz (McLaren
Vale); $25.
93 Dry Creek Vineyard 2003 Old Vine Zinfandel
(Sonoma County); $25.
96 Moët & Chandon 1996 Dom Pérignon
(Champagne); $140.
95 Le Cadeau Vineyard 2003 Pinot Noir
(Willamette Valley); $40.
98 Clarendon Hills 2004 Astralis Syrah
(Clarendon); $325.
94 Louis Jadot 2004 Champ Gain Premier Cru
(Puligny-Montrachet); $61.
93 J. Bookwalter 2005 Riesling (Columbia Valley);
$16.
94 Treana 2003 Mer Soleil Vineyard ViognierMarsanne (Central Coast); $25.
92 Domaine de Nizas 2002 Coteaux du
Languedoc; $16.
94 Benziger 2004 Shone Farm Sauvignon Blanc
(Russian River Valley); $27.
92 Reilly’s 2003 Old Bushvine Grenache-Shiraz
(Clare Valley); $17.
94 Meerlust 2001 Rubicon (Stellenbosch); $30.
93 Weinrieder 2004 Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner
(Niederösterreich); $24.
96 Terra Valentine 2002 Wurtele Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain); $50.
91 Anselmo Mendes 2005 Muros Antigos
Alvarinho (Vinho Verde); $16.
93 Château les Ormes de Pez 2003 Saint-Estèphe;
$35.
95 Morgan 2004 Rosella’s Vineyard Chardonnay
(Santa Lucia Highlands); $35.
91 Dos Victorias 2004 José Pariente Verdejo
(Rueda); $17.
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Romaine (Lirac); $28.
Kendall-Jackson 2004 Seco Highlands
Estate Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco); $35.
Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Müller-Burggraef)
2005 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr
Spätlese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer); $26.
Domaines Schlumberger 2002 Kitterlé
Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace); $44.
Cristom 2004 Estate Pinot Gris (Willamette
Valley); $17.
Colgin 2003 IX Estate Red Wine (Napa Valley);
$175.
Henri Bourgeois 2005 Le MD de Bourgeois
(Sancerre); $24.
Capichera 2001 Mantenghja (Isola dei Nuraghi);
$91.
Viña Pérez Cruz 2004 Reserva Limited Edition
Syrah (Maipo Valley); $19.
Sebastiani 2002 Merlot (Sonoma County); $17.
The Crossings 2005 Sauvignon Blanc
(Marlborough); $16.
Soos Creek 2003 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon (Columbia Valley); $30.
Schild Estate 2004 Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz
(Barossa); $48.
Bressan 2003 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia); $40.
Dolce 2002 Late Harvest Wine (Napa Valley);
$80.
Antinori 2001 Pian delle Vigne (Brunello di
Montalcino); $65.
Casa Lapostolle 2003 Clos Apalta (Colchagua
Valley); $65.
Bollinger 1996 R.D. Extra Brut (Champagne);
$190.
Boccadigabbia 2001 Akronte Cabernet
Sauvignon (Marche); $52.
Prager 2005 Achleiten Grüner Veltliner
Smaragd (Wachau); $45.
Quilceda Creek 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Washington); $95.
Andeluna 2003 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza);
$23.
Grans-Fassian 2005 Trittenheimer Apotheke
Riesling Auslese (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer); $40.
Harlan Estate 2002 Red Wine (Napa Valley);
$245.
Herdade de Esporão 2002 Esporão Reserva
(Alentejo); $16.
Pegasus Bay 2005 Sauvignon-Semillon (Waipara
Valley); $25.
EOS 2004 Tears of Dew Late Harvest Moscato
(Paso Robles); $22/375ml.
Heidsieck & Co. Monopole NV Blue Top
Premier Cru (Champagne); $39.
Leon Beyer 2000 Cuvée des Comtes
d’Eguisheim Tokay Pinot Gris (Alsace); $46.
Quivira 2004 Fig Tree Vineyard Sauvignon
Blanc (Dry Creek Valley); $16.
Howard Park 2003 Scotsdale Shiraz (Great
Southern); $21.
Di Majo Norante 2002 Apianae (Molise);
$19/500 ml.
Linne Calodo 2005 Contrarian (Paso Robles);
$36.
Hogl 2005 Loibner Vision Smaragd Riesling
(Wachau); $30.
68 94 Cadence 2003 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Red Wine (Red Mountain); $38.
69 94 Mas de Daumas Gassac 2004 Réserve
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de Gassac Sélection Guibert (Vin de Pays de
L’Herault); $38.
Etude 2002 Merlot (Napa Valley); $48.
Vignobles Alain Jaume & Fils 2005 Clos de
Sixte (Lirac); $23.
Hess Collection 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Mount Veeder); $40.
Michel Torino 2004 Ciclos (Cafayate); $25.
Pepper Tree 2003 Grand Reserve Chardonnay
(Wrattonbully); $34.
Adega Martínez Serantes 2005 Dona Rosa
Albariño (Rías Baixas); $17.
Beaulieu Vineyard 2004 Chardonnay
(Carneros); $20.
Château Beychevelle 2003 Saint-Julien; $35.
Cayuse 2003 Cailloux Vineyard Syrah (Walla
Walla); $55.
Ferrari NV Brut (Trento); $28.
Marimar Estate 2004 Don Miguel Vineyard
Earthquake Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley);
$47.
Domaine Leflaive 2003 Clavoillon Premier Cru
(Puligny-Montrachet); $113.
Fife 2001 L’Attitude 39 (Mendocino); $18.
The Rare Wine Co. NV Historic Series New
York Malmsey Special Reserve (Madeira); $40.
Castiglion del Bosco 2001 Brunello di
Montalcino; $45.
Rubicon Estate 2002 Red Wine (Rutherford);
$110.
Donnafugata 2004 Ben Ryé (Passito di
Pantelleria); $38.
Concha y Toro 2003 Almaviva (Puente Alto);
$75.
Longoria 2005 Clover Creek Vineyard Albariño
(Santa Ynez Valley); $26.
Gosset 1999 Grand Brut Millésime
(Champagne); $85.
Andrew Will 2003 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
(Red Mountain); $45.
Taylor Fladgate NV 40-Year-Old Tawny Port;
$154.
Betz Family Winery 2003 Père de Famille
Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley); $45.
Selene 2005 Hyde Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
(Carneros); $26.
Lemelson 2003 Resonance Vineyard Pinot Noir
(Willamette Valley); $38.
Yalumba 2004 Virgilius Viognier (Eden Valley);
$40.
W. & J. Graham’s NV 10-Year-Old Tawny Port;
$31.
Royal Tokaji 2000 Aszú 5 Puttonyos
(Tokaji); $32.
Marcarini 2001 Brunate (Barolo); $54.
Domaine Vincent Girardin 2004 Les CharmesDessus Premier Cru (Meursault); $69.
Von Othegraven 2004 Kanzem Altenberg
Eiswein First Growth Riesling
(Mosel-Saar-Ruwer); $250/375 ml.
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MAY 2003
TOP 100 BEST BUYS OF 2006
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90 Columbia Crest 2002 Grand Estates Shiraz
(Columbia Valley); $11.
90 Dao Sul 2003 Quinta do Gradil
(Estremadura); $6.
91 Babcock 2005 Pinot Grigio (Santa Rita Hills);
$15.
91 Charles Melton 2005 Rosé (Barossa Valley);
$15.
90 Undurraga 2005 Aliwen Reserva Chardonnay
(Central Valley); $10.
91 Carlos Basso 2004 Dos Fincas Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot (Uco Valley); $10.
90 Burgans 2005 Albariño (Rías Baixas); $12.
91 Domaine de la Guicharde 2003 Cuvée Genest
(Côtes-du-Rhône Villages); $14.
91 Sagelands 2003 Merlot (Columbia Valley); $13.
92 Ballentine 2005 Pocai Vineyard Old Vines
Chenin Blanc (Napa Valley); $14.
91 Punto Final 2004 Malbec (Perdriel); $11.
89 Quinta da Aveleda 2005 Vinho Verde; $8.
87 Pine & Post 2004 Chardonnay (Columbia
Valley); $5.
91 Masies D’Avinyo 2003 Pla de Bages; $12.
89 J. & F. Lurton 2005 Les Fumées Blanches
Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays d’Oc); $9.
89 Torres 2005 Malena Garnacha (Catalunya); $10.
90 Domaine Saint Gayan 2004 Côtes-du-Rhône;
$12.
88 Feudo Arancio 2004 Nero d’Avola (Sicilia); $8.
89 Castellblanch NV Brut Zero Reserva (Cava);
$10.
91 Mitchell 2002 GSM Clare Valley; $15.
88 Covey Run 2004 Pinot Grigio (Columbia Valley); $7.
89 Sogrape 2003 Herdade do Peso Vinha do
Monte (Alentejano); $9.
90 Ca’ del Solo 2004 Big House Pink (California);
$10.
89 Viña Bisquertt 2004 Casa La Joya Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley); $9.
89 Fabre Montmayou 2005 Malbec (Luján de
Cuyo); $10.
89 Segura Viudas NV Extra Dry (Cava); $10.
91 Brassfield 2005 High Serenity Ranch Sauvignon
Blanc (High Valley); $15.
90 Latah Creek 2004 Johannesburg Riesling
(Washington); $7.
91 Sobon Estate 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Amador County); $15.
90 Les Vignerons de Tavel 2005 Les Lauzeraies
(Tavel); $13.
91 ElvenGlade 2004 Pinot Gris (Yamhill County);
$15.
89 Quinta de Cabriz 2003 Colheita Seleccionada
(Dão); $7.
89 Novus 2005 Malbec (Mendoza); $10.
91 Bouza do Rei 2005 Albariño (Rías Baixas); $15.
90 Sierra Vista 2005 Fumé Blanc (Sierra Foothills);
$13.
89 Canella NV (Prosecco di Conegliano); $11.
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(Colchagua Valley); $11.
Vigne Regali 2003 L’Ardi Dolcetto d’Acqui; $9.
Snoqualmie 2004 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia
Valley); $7.
E. Guigal 2005 Rosé (Côtes-du-Rhône); $12.
Casa de Sezim 2005 Grande Escolha (Vinho
Verde); $8.
Simonnet-Febvre NV Crémant de Bourgogne;
$13.
Concha y Toro 2004 Casillero del Diablo
Carmenère (Central Valley); $9.
Castello del Poggio 2003 Dolcetto di
Monferrato; $12.
Domaine des Bacchantes 2004 Côtes-duRhône; $12.
Karly 2003 Pokerville Zinfandel (Amador
County); $12.
Villa Pillo 2003 Borgoforte (Toscana); $12.
Alceño 2004 Syrah (Jumilla); $15.
Allandale 2003 Chardonnay (Hunter Valley);
$15.
Arbor Crest 2003 Merlot (Columbia Valley);
$15.
Castello d’Alba 2005 Branco Reserva (Douro);
$12.
MontGras 2004 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
(Colchagua Valley); $11.
Bethel Heights 2004 Pinot Gris (Oregon); $15.
Cesari 2004 Due Torri Pinot Grigio (Delle
Venezie); $10.
Domaine le Colombier 2004 Vieilles Vignes
(Vacqueyras); $15.
Glorioso 2001 Reserva Tempranillo (Rioja); $15.
Groote Post 2005 The Old Man’s Blend
(Coastal Region); $15.
Högl 2003 Grüner Veltliner (Wachau); $10.
Michel Torino 2003 Don David Malbec
(Cafayate); $15.
Mount Langi Ghiran 2003 Billi Billi Shiraz
(Victoria); $15.
Calina 2003 Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca
Valley); $9.
DFJ Vinhos 2003 Grand’Arte Touriga Nacional
(Estremadura); $15.
Domaine du Tariquet 2005 Les Premiéres
Grives Gros Manseng (Vin de Pays des Côtes
de Gascogne); $15.
Luigi Bosca 2004 Finca La Linda Tempranillo
(Mendoza); $10.
Robertson Winery 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Robertson); $10.
San Pedro 2005 Castillo de Molina Reserva
Shiraz (Lontué Valley); $10.
Veramonte 2004 Reserva Merlot (Casablanca
Valley); $10.
Vinum Cellars 2004 White Elephant White
Blend (California); $15
69 90 Wieninger 2005 Nussberg Grüner Veltliner
(Vienna); $15.
70 88 Tolloy 2005 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige); $10.
71 90 TerraNoble 2004 Gran Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley); $14.
72 88 Eola Hills 2004 Pinot Gris (Oregon); $10.
73 90 Trapiche 2004 Broquel Bonarda (Mendoza);
$15.
74 90 Weinrieder 2005 Schneiderberg Grüner
Veltliner (Niederösterreich); $15.
75 90 Arboleda 2005 Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley);
$15.
76 89 Calatrasi 2003 D’Istinto Shiraz (Sicilia); $13.
77 89 Domaine Ferme Saint-Martin 2004 Les Terres
Jaunes (Beaumes-de-Venise); $13.
78 89 J. Portugal Ramos 2005 Marquês de Borba
(Alentejo); $13.
79 89 Bollini 2004 Pinot Grigio (Trentino); $13.
80 89 Raats Family 2005 Original Chenin Blanc
(South Africa); $13.
81 88 Valdivieso 2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
(Central Valley); $13.
82 90 Susana Balbo 2005 Crios Malbec (Mendoza);
$15.
83 89 Mezzacorona 2004 Riserva Pinot Grigio
(Trentino); $13.
84 87 Viu Manent 2004 Estate Carmenère
(Colchagua Valley); $8.
85 88 Brancott 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough);
$11.
86 88 Castle Rock 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Columbia Valley); $11.
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88 Nederburg 2003 Pinotage (Western Cape); $11.
88 Tenuta Sant’Antonio 2004 Soave; $11.
88 Toscolo 2004 Chianti; $11.
89 Rotari 2001 Riserva (Trento); $13.
87 Quadri 2005 Mátraalja Pinot Grigio (Trento);
$8.
92 87 Quinta da Cortezia 2004 Vinha Conchas
(Estremadura); $8.
93 86 Delicato 2004 Pinot Grigio (California); $7.
94 88 Hedges 2004 CMS Red (Columbia Valley); $11.
95 89 Dr. Fischer 2005 Classic Riesling (Mosel-SaarRuwer); $14.
96 88 Gallo Family Vineyards 2004 Reserve Zinfandel
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87 Bolla 2004 Nero d’Avola (Sicilia); $9.
87 MandraRossa 2004 Shiraz (Sicilia); $9.
87 Querceto 2004 Chianti; $8.
88 Seidelberg 2004 Sauvignon Blanc (Paarl); $12.
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MAY 2003
TOP 50 SPIRITS OF 2006
COGNAC–FRANCE
CLASSIC (96–100)/HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
Cognac Tesseron Perfection Lot Nº. 53 XO Grande
Champagne Cognac (France; Monsieur Touton
Selection Ltd., New York, NY); 40% abv, $150.
Paulet Very Rare Fine Champagne Cognac
(France; Preiss Imports, Ramona, CA); 43% abv,
$1,500.
Pionneau 1969 Cognac Cask Strength (France;
CIL US Inc., Bay Village, OH); 56.4% abv, $1,200.
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Cognac Leyrat XO Elite Cognac Domaine de Chez
Maillard (France; North American Beverage Group,
Clarkston, MI); 41% abv, $170.
ARMAGNAC–FRANCE
CLASSIC (96–100)/HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
Chateau du Busca 1985 Tenarèze Armagnac
(France; Preiss Imports, Ramona, CA); 43% abv, $129.
Darroze 1965 Domaine de Peyrot Bas
Armagnac (France; Preiss Imports, Ramona, CA);
49.2% abv, $290.
Delord 25-Year-Old Bas Armagnac (France:
Christine Cooney, Lakeville, MA); 40% abv, $95.
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Castarède 1974 Gers Armagnac (France; Sidney
Frank Importing Co., New Rochelle, NY); 40% abv, $84.
CALVADOS–FRANCE
CLASSIC (96–100)/HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
Château du Breuil 15-Year-Old Calvados (France;
Diageo Chateau & Estate Wine, New York, NY);
41% abv, $50.
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Père Magloire XO Calvados (France; USA Wine
Imports, New York, NY); 40% abv, $70.
MARC–FRANCE
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Maison Védrenne Hospices de Beaune 1993 Eau
de Vie de Marc (France; Preiss Imports, Ramona, CA);
45% abv, $100.
APPLE BRANDY–USA
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Laird’s 12-Year-Old Rare Apple Brandy Batch
No. 7 (USA; Laird & Company, Scobeyville, NJ);
44% abv, $50.
SINGLE MALT WHISKY–SCOTLAND
CLASSIC (96–100)/HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
Auchentoshan Limited Edition 17-Year-Old
Bordeaux Wine Cask Finished Lowlands Single
Malt Whisky (Scotland; White Rock Distillers,
Lewiston, ME); 51% abv, $120.
Duncan Taylor 1981 Glenugie 23-Year-Old
Sherry Cask, Rarest of the Rare Series Eastern
Highlands Single Malt Whisky (Scotland; Preiss
Imports, Ramona, CA); 58% abv, $228.
Highland Park 30-Year-Old Orkneys Single Malt
Whisky (Scotland; Remy Amerique, Inc., New York,
NY); 48.1% abv, $350.
Longrow 10-Year-Old Tokaji Wood Expression
Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland; Preiss Imports, Ramona, CA); 55.6% abv, $112.
Talisker Distiller’s Edition 1992 Double
Matured/Amoroso Sherry Cask Finished Isle of
Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland; Diageo
NA, New York, NY); 45.8% abv, $65.
The Arran Malt Port Cask Finished Single Cask
Limited Edition Isle of Arran Single Malt Scotch
Whisky (Scotland; A. Hardy USA Ltd., Des Plaines, IL);
58.5% abv, $79.
The Balvenie 1971 Single Cask, Speyside Single
Malt Whisky (Scotland; William Grant & Sons, New
York, NY); 47.1% abv, $599.
BLENDED MALT WHISKY–SCOTLAND
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Compass Box Orangerie Orange Flavored Whisky
Limited Edition; (Scotland; Baxter St. Imports,
Washington, DC); 40% abv, $35.
Jon, Mark and Robbo’s The Rich Spicy One Malt
Whisky (Scotland; Remy Amerique, Inc., New York,
NY); 40% abv, $30.
BLENDED & SINGLE MALT WHISKEY–CANADA
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Glen Breton (Glenora) Canadian Single Malt
Whisky (Canada; Preiss Imports, Ramona, CA);
43% abv, $80.
Pendleton Director’s Reserve 2005 20-Year-Old
Blended Canadian Whisky (Canada; Hood River
Distillers, Hood River, OR); 40% abv, $75.
STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY–USA
CLASSIC (96–100)/HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
Old Forrester 2005 Birthday Bourbon Kentucky
Straight Bourbon Whisky (USA; Brown-Forman,
Louisville, KY); 48% abv, $35.
William Larue Weller Limited Edition 12-YearOld Uncut/Unfiltered Barrel Proof Kentucky
Straight Bourbon Whiskey (USA; Buffalo Trace
Distillery, Frankfort, KY); 60.95% abv, $55.
TEQUILA–MEXICO
CLASSIC (96–100)/HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
Partida Reposado 100% Agave Tequila NOM1454-CRT (Mexico; Tequila Brands, Jericho, NY);
40% abv, $55.
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Cesar Monterrey Anejo Reserva 100% Agave
Tequila NOM-1486 CRT (Mexico; Grands Chateaux
Inc., Newport Beach, CA); 40% abv, $75.
Corzo Reposado 100% Agave Tequila NOM1487 CRT (Mexico; Tequila Cazadores USA, Inc., Seal
Beach, CA); 40% abv, $50.
El Diamante del Cielo Blanco 100% Agave
Tequila NOM-1472-CRT (Mexico; Blavod Extreme
Spirits USA, Franklin, TN); 40% abv, $45.
Frida Kahlo Blanco 100% Agave Tequila NOM1079 CRT (Mexico; Dorado, Pizzorni, and Sons, LLC,
Bay Harbor Islands, FL); 40% abv, $50.
UNFLAVORED VODKA–INTERNATIONAL
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Imperia Vodka (Russia; Shaw-Ross International
Importers, Miramar, FL); 40% abv, $35.
Millennium Vodka (Poland; North American
Beverage Group, Clarkson, MI); 40% abv, $20.
Reyka Vodka (Iceland; William Grant & Sons, New
York, NY); 40% abv, $23.
Svensk Lake Vattern Vodka (Sweden; Duggan’s
Distillers, Blauvelt, NY); 40% abv, $23.
FLAVORED VODKA–INTERNATIONAL
CLASSIC (96–100)/HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
Modern Spirits Grapefruit Honey Flavored Vodka
(USA; Modern Spirits, Monrovia, CA); 35% abv,
$24/375 ml, $40/750 ml.
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Charbay Green Tea Vodka (USA; Domaine Charbay
Distillers, St. Helena, CA); 35% abv, $35.
Vincent Van Gogh Double Espresso Double
Caffeine, Coffee Flavored Vodka (Holland; Luctor
International LLC, Orlando, FL); 35% abv, $30.
GIN–USA
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey Kentucky
Straight Bourbon Whisky (USA; Diageo NA, New
York, NY); 45% abv, $25.
RUM INTERNATIONAL
CLASSIC (96–100)/HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
Chauffe Coeur Brun Rhum Agricole (Martinique;
C.C. Spirits, Lakeville, MA); 47% abv, $34.
Murray McDavid Guyana Rum 1991 Distilled
at Uitvlught-Port Morant, Syrah Wine Cask
Finish (Guyana; CVI Brands, San Carlos, CA);
46% abv, $71.
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Chantal Comte Distillerie Depaz Plantation de la
Montagne Pelée X.O. Rhum Vieux Agricole
(Martinique; North American Beverage Group,
Clarkson, MI); 45% abv, $120.
Flor de Caña Centenario Gold 18 Years Old
(Nicaragua; Shaw Ross International Importers,
Miramar, FL); 40% abv, $30.
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
No. 209 Gin (USA; Registered Distillery No. 209, San
Francisco, CA); 46% abv, $40.
LIQUEURS–INTERNATIONAL
CLASSIC (96–100)/HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire Triple
Orange Liqueur (France: Moët Hennessy USA, New
York, NY); 40% abv, $100.
SUPERB (90–95)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Agavero El Original Licor de Tequila (Mexico;
Crillon Importers, Paramus, NJ); 32% abv, $30.
Pagès Verveine Velay Extra (France; Preiss
Imports, Ramona, CA); 40% abv, $60.
PAMA Liqueur California Pomegranate Juice,
Tequila and Vodka Liqueur (USA; Heaven Hill
Distillers, Bardstown, KY); 17% abv, $25.
Killepitsch Kräuter Herbal Bitter Liqueur
(Germany; Niche Import Co, Cedar Knolls, NJ);
42% abv, $25.
Paolucci Amaro Ciociaro (Italy; Fedway Imports,
East Meadow, NY); 30% abv, $13.
Starbucks Cream Liqueur (USA; Fielding & Jones,
Ltd., Cincinnati, OH); 15% abv, $23.
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