Cool Springs Wines & Spirits

Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Year Old Rum

Copper color. Sweet, peppery spice and dried tropical fruit aromas. A round, supple entry leads to a glycerous, slightly sweet medium-full body of brown sugar, dried cherries, guava, pineapple, cinnamon, and caramelized roasted nuts. Finishes with a sweet, light molasses and ashy mineral fade. A nice, supple, and surprising sweet aged rum. Should mix brilliantly, or enjoy as an after-dinner sipper.

RATING: 95 points (Exceptional)

Don Q Grand Añejo Rum

Deep amber color. Rich aromas of salty butter roasted nuts, toasted coconut, dried orchard fruit, orange marmalade, and mocha follow through on a supple, satiny entry to a dry-yet-fruity full body with rich evolving layer flavors. Finishes with a very long, engaging fade of fruits, wood, spice, tobacco leaf and slate notes. A complex and classy sipping rum.

RATING: 93 points (Exceptional)

Sobieski Vodka

Clear. Spicy aromas of star anise, cream, minerals and powdered sugar follow through to a round, silky entry and a smooth off-dry medium-to-full body with a long, lingering whipped cream, spice, rye dough, and sweet citrus fade with virtually no heat. Great subtle, pure, and spicy rye flavors with a lively texture and superb smoothness. An incredible value in a world of high priced vodkas.

RATING: 95 points (Exceptional) (Best Buy)

Monopolowa Potato Vodka

Clear. Mild aromas of buttercream, candied citrus peel and anise follow through on a round, silky entry to a dryish medium body with notes of banana taffy and minerals. Finishes with long, very smooth fade. A pristine, poised vodka for sipping neat or in martinis.

RATING: 93 Points (Exceptional) (Best Buy)

Luksusowa Vodka

Clear. Gentle aromas of potato bread, custard, and talc follow through on a soft,satiny entry to an off-dry, glycerous medium-to-full body superb smoothness and subtle spiciness. Finishes with a lively mineral, powdered sugar, and a dusty, dried potato skin accented fade. A smooth, elegant, highly polished vodka that is a sensational value.

RATING: 93 Points (Exceptional) (Best Buy)

(ri)1 Rye Whiskey

Deep amber copper color. Candied peanuts, cinnamon taffy, and honeyed golden raisin toast aromas follow through on a supple, round entry to a spicy, dry-yet-fruity full body with toasty fruit cake crust, cocoa, roasted caramelized nuts, and delicate anise. Finishes with a long, voluptuous sweet praline, wet stone and peppery spice fade. A smooth, delicious and sexy rye for sipping or mixing elegant cocktails.

RATING: 93 Points (Exceptional)

Bernheim Straight Wheat Whiskey

Brilliant copper color. Sweet toffee, roasted nut, and brown spice aromas are inviting. A silky entry leads to a very supple, dryish medium-to-full body of rich caramelized nut and creme brulee flavors. Finishes with a long, warming fade of dark caramel, stony minerality, and tingling peppery spice. A wonderfully delicious and dangerously drinkable whisky with instant appeal to lovers of fine bourbon..

RATING: 94 points (Exceptional)

Blanton's The Original Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Deep amber color. Rich aromas of baking spice, vanilla cream, and caramelized nuts. A vibrant, supple entry leads to a dryish medium-full body of honeyed toast, dried fruits, peppery spice, toffee and charred nuts. Finishes with a honeyed grain, limestone, and deep spice fade. An elegant yet gutsy whisky.

RATING: 94 points (Exceptional)

The Glenlivet XXV Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Dark copper color. Compact aromas caramelized whole nut, molasses, and spicy dried fruit chutney follow through on a very soft entry to a dry-yet-fruity, oily medium body with anise,brown sugar, and pepper spice notes. Finishes with an exotic peppercorn, roasted grain, and cocoa accented fade. Elegant and deliciously styled.

RATING: 95 points (Exceptional)

The Glenlivet Nádurra 16 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

Brilliant old gold color. Caramel, vanilla, five spice marinated olive, and chocolate covered orange peel aromas. A rich, slightly tannic entry leads to an off-dry full body of rich ginger, exotic spice, toffee, and roasted nut, dried heather, and sherry notes. Finishes with a long, vibrant Bananas Foster, mineral and spice fade. A rich, powerful and eminently satisfying malt with flavor to spare.

RATING: 94 points (Exceptional)