Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

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In my work I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to taste many different spirits from all over the world. I have included this section of my spirits reviews on the site as a reference to anyone who may find them useful.

These notes are not meant as commercial reviews, nor do I include a point scoring system of any kind. They are my personal notes. As such, my only disclaimer is that I know they are not the most eloquent tasting notes in the world. My guarantee to you is that they are always honest.

If there is one thing that I have learned in the wine and spirits industry it is that matters of the taste buds are very subjective. There are also always bad days and bad bottles out there in the world, and I have those too. My palate is only one perspective. The most important lesson I ever learned about spirits and wines is that they are meant to be enjoyed. If you are tasting something and you enjoy it, that is the most important thing, no matter what anyone else thinks about it.


Some Random Reviews:

Camus XO Elegance

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Review Date: July 16, 2007
Category Info: Brandy :: Cognac
Distilled From: Grapes
Retail Price: (10x)$ ($100-$200)
Age: XO
Strength: 80
Origin: France


Tasting Notes:
20-25 yrs (6.5 yr minimum)
Mellow fruity palate. Medium to heavy oak but with a nice toast and a slight nutty flavor.

St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram

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Review Date: September 11, 2008
Category Info: Liqueur :: Rum Based
Distilled From: Molasses
Retail Price: $$ ($20-$30)
Strength: 45
Origin: Austria


Tasting Notes:
(An authentic Pimento Dram)
Huge nose of clove and sugar cane. Smells like a beautifully spiced rum. Big pepper on the palate. Almost a numbing menthol character. Very pretty.

Square One Organic Vodka

Square One Organic Vodka

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Review Date: April 22, 2008
Category Info: Vodka
Distilled From: Grain - Non-Specific
Retail Price: $$$ ($30-$40)
Strength: 80
Origin: United States, Idaho


Tasting Notes:
Rye from N. Dakota Rye in Idaho. This vodka is very clean and mellow with a nice rye spice on the end of the palate.