Hibiscus, bright violets, blueberry tea, Chinese spices and herbs. Medium body, tight yet never firm tannins that frame a crunchy core of blue fruit up to a minerally, super-refined finish. Drink now.
Vibrant red. Captivating aromas of red currant, dark plum, blueberry, licorice and Oriental spices. Broad and ripe on entry, then luscious in the middle, finishing with a riper mouthfeel than is usual for this wine, but in keeping with the 2017 vintage (d...
The 2016 Adr?s Menc?a from Isaac Fernandez is another excellent value, as it has been every vintage that I have had the pleasure to taste it. These fifty-plus year-old Menc?a vines have succeeded nicely in 2016, offering up a fine aromatic constellation o...
Cane Origin: Java varietal Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca 2,500-3,800 feet above sea level
Fermentation: 5-10 days in stainless steel tanks with ambient yeast
Distillation: By Axel and William Krassel in September 2021 on an 8-plate column still
Aging: 24 months in an ex-Bourbon cask in a humid climate, 9% angel’s share
This blend comes from two different casks: Cask 1 was distilled by brothers Axel & William with their handmade column still; Cask 2 consists of a heady rum from older brother Rommel’s copper alembic still. The combination of the three brother’s distillates is well-balanced and pops with bright, herbal, and chocolate notes that shine through the finish.
Nose: brown sugar, candy apple, pine
Palate: toffee, sweet mint, black pepper
Finish: chamomile, floral
Hit & Run Rum is a blend of specially selected aged rums, the youngest being no less than 8 years old. Lush tropical fruit and chocolate with hints of honey and dark sugar. A round, mellow, full-bodied palate with rich flavors of fruit. The finish is deli...