Norman

9.2

Given the proof I expected way more power. It’s light on its feet and nicely done. — a year ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

New one for me and made a killer whisky sour, perfect for watching the 49ers beat Green Bay lol. — 4 years ago

Norman

9.5

New favorite? — 7 years ago

Kyle Katterjohn

9.0

Pretty good DC — 8 years ago

Kai Wright

9.5

This is very good bourbon. Made from a revived heirloom corn in South Carolina and yada yada food geek stuff that’s actually really interesting but... it’s just really delicious bourbon. — 8 years ago

Jason Clayton

9.5

Smooth and very drinkable. My new go-to! — 9 years ago

Mark Sichel

9.0

One of a kind! — 11 years ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Consistent both days. The 2017 Marqués de Riscal “Reserva” pours a deep ruby with a near opaque core. Medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. No signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with dark cherries, ripe bruised strawberries, baked apple, hibiscus, toasted coconut, vanilla, new leather and some baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Medium+ alcohol. A lovely pairing with my sort of modern riff on paella for a quick Tuesday evening meal. More please!

Having enjoyed vintages going back to the early 1980’s, I think Marqués de Riscal “Reserva” is one of the last few, true bargains in the wine world. They are classic in the sense that they are unmistakably Rioja and they have the ability to age for decades. It’s very hard for me to think of another wine that is widely available for under $30 that can drink this well and cellar that long. Let’s enjoy the disparity while we can! — 3 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.2

Leathery. Delicious. — 7 years ago

Philip Patston

9.3

A unique drink. Maple applejack brandy. Warming, yummy. Not one to drink in bulk but a tasty sip now and then is perfect in the winter. — 7 years ago

dianne wheeler

9.8

Had this at foundation social eatery, my new favorite wine! — 8 years ago

Thomas Brokaw

9.4

The Store "Serve U Liquor" has it for $45 in DC. — 9 years ago

Leora Pearl Madden

9.2

Clean. #pearlwineco — 10 years ago

with Noelle, Holly and 2 others

Sean Lyons

9.2

I’ve never had a swing of opinion larger that this. I originally rated this 6.2 and panned it (below). I just stuck this in the back of my bar and forgot about it for months. When I rediscovered it, it (or maybe I) was totally different. Complex, luscious with a long finish and amazing flavors or spice, vanilla, oak, brown sugar and rosemary. It’s a miracle!!
ORIGINAL REVIEW: This just sucks, I guess? Multiple tries over a week and all I get is charcoal and copper. Like, if you took a bottle of Jack Daniels, put 50 pennies in it and left it in a closet for 6 months…you would have this whiskey. Bizarre and terrible. — 4 years ago

Gautham Iyer

9.3

Delicious tart currant flavors. Perfect for a spring day or a dessert. — 7 years ago

Eric James Thompson

9.5

Took forever to get but well worth it! My new favorite — 7 years ago

John Clinton

9.0

Unique fernet expressions—heavily minted/eucalyptus powered which was a fun experience. — 8 years ago

Aly G

9.0

Extremely smooth bourbon taste with creamy finish. Sweet liquor. Far less bite than Bailey's (made with Irish whiskey) — 9 years ago

Jeff Stewart

Private Collections Wine Director

9.5

Wow they are at the top of their game! Super Bourbon — 9 years ago

Charlie Evans

8.9

New whiskey for me. Damn tasty too — 11 years ago