ultimate beverage challenge
2012
guide
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Delord 1978
Bas-Armagnac
France, 40% abv $120.00
Deep chestnut color; impeccable
clarity. Multiple aromatic
impressions include traces
of rancio, dry earth, grape
preserves and wood plank,
with wrapped in an oily/
buttery aroma. Highly
complex taste aspects include
marzipan, nougat and walnut
paste. Classically majestic.
Chairman’s Trophy
UltimaTe Spirits Challenge
97
GeorgeDickelBarrelSelect
TennesseeWhiskey
United States, 43% abv $39.99
Bright amber/honey color.
Truckloads of caramel
corn, hazelnut, waxpa-
per and toffee aromas
delight; a tantalizing
bouquet. Flavor-wise, the
entry shows a trace of pipe
tobacco while the midpalate tastes feature
buttered popcorn, bacon fat and peanut
butter. Handsome, integrated whiskey.
Chairman’s Trophy, Great Value
UltimaTe Spirits Challenge
91
Fuzzy’s Ultra
PremiumVodka
United States, 40% abv $25.99
Immaculately clean and clear.
Aroma is intensely grainy,
dusty dry and snack cracker-
like. In the mouth, the taste
profile is off-dry to semi-
sweet, decidedly grainy and
breakfast cereal-like, with a
distant flavor of vanilla bean.
Outstanding.
Chairman’s Trophy, Great Value
UltimaTe Spirits Challenge
92
Landy XO Cognac France, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$119.00
91
CamusIledeReFineIslandCliffsideCellarCognacFrance,40%abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$95.00
Brandy
Grappa
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
92
Jacopo Poli Sarpa Barrique Grappa Italy, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$62.00
Finalist
91
Bepi Tosolini Cividina Grappa Italy, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$25.00
Brandy
Pisco
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
92
Pisco Porton Pisco Peru, 43% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$39.00
Finalist
90
Don Alvaro Mollar Pisco Peru, 42% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$45.00
Liqueur
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
95
Chartreuse Green Liqueur France, 55% abv
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$59.00
Finalist
94
Merlet Crème de Cassis, Blackcurrant Liqueur France, 20% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.99
Finalist
94
Merlet Crème de Peche, Peach Liqueur France, 18% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.99
Finalist
94
Merlet Crème de Fraise, Strawberry Liqueur France, 18% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.99
Finalist
94
Bushmills Irish Honey Whisky Liqueur Ireland, 35% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.99
Finalist
94
Montenegro Amaro Italy, 23% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$29.99
Finalist
93
Merlet Crème de Framboise, Raspberry Liqueur France, 18% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.99
Finalist
93
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur France, 20% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$35.99
Finalist
92
Clement Creole Shrubb Liqueur Martinique, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$32.95
Finalist
92
Cointreau Noir Liqueur France, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$42.00
Finalist
92
Drambuie Speyside Malt 15 Years Old Whisky Liqueur
Scotland, 43% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$59.99
Finalist
92
Merlet Crème de Poire, Pear Liqueur France, 18% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.99
Finalist
92
Pernod Absinthe France, 68% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$70.00
91
Bols Black Raspberry Liqueur Netherlands, 17% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$11.99
91
Brady's Irish Cream Liqueur Ireland, 17% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$9.99
91
Pallini Limoncello Italy, 26% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$26.00
91
Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur Italy, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$36.99
91
The Knot Irish Whiskey Liqueur Ireland, 50% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.00
90
Cacao Prieto Don Estaban Chocolate Liqueur
United States, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$39.99
90
Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Italy, 32% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$30.99
94
