Sean Lyons

9.3

Pretty great. The one that turned me on to navy strength gins. Good in martins or with soda. Great with a splash of water, but really shows it’s colors straight out of the (cold) bottle. Juniper, orange, thyme, a little sweetness. — 4 days ago

Sean Lyons

9.2

First notes: tight. Not revealing much on the nose. Palate is bright and sweet, but also tight - not revealing much depth. The finish is long, though I can’t quite make out what it is. — 3 months ago

Sean Lyons

8.0

Smooth. Too smooth. Smooth to be point of utter blandness. I have a very hard time believing this was really aged 18 years. Was it done in stainless steel casks? — 3 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.3

So much going on here. Only problem is an odd metallic finish. — a month ago

Sean Lyons

9.4

The Akvavit I’ve been looking for!!! This one is intense and refreshing at the same time. A wonderful expression of the form. Glad I bought 2 bottles. — 2 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.3

What a value. This one’s all Pauillac - lots of fruit and vegetal notes on the nose both of which continue on the palate. This 2010 is drinking very well, though this bottle would age well for 5-10 more years. A keeper. — 3 months ago

Sean Lyons

8.8

Slightly disappointing. Just a little thin and lacking a finish. — 3 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.5

Best Mezcal I’ve had in the States. Perfectly balanced with smoke, herbs, nuts and a hint of sweetness. A slightly oily texture that makes for a long finish. Awesome. — 2 months ago

Sean Lyons

8.8

Started off with an overwhelming grapefruit and pure alcohol. Mellowed after a while, but never felt balanced. — 3 months ago

Sean Lyons

8.2

I have no idea why this is the only aquavit I can regularly find in my area. It’s a poor representation of the genre. The aging adds an unpleasant bitterness and totally overwhelms the caraway. — 3 months ago