de Borgen Malt Generver Cask Finished (Holland; Hooghoudt Distillers Import, Bridgeport, PA). Aging in oloroso Sherry casks has imparted a deep amber hue with hints of cocoa and sarsaparilla in the mild aroma. The complex pal- ate suggests cocoa-dusted orange peel, anise and espresso, finishing with caraway and sweet coconut on the exhale. Mix into and Old Fashioned or similar cocktail, or sip alongside dessert. - 94 points
de Borgen Old-Style Genever (Holland; Proof and Wood Ventures, New Canaan, CT). Give this pale gold spirit a couple of minutes to open in the glass. The reward is a gentle almond aroma and mild vanilla sweetness on the palate, rounding to dusty, earthy coriander and a ginger-spiked finish. Made with a portion of genever aged in oak up to 17 years. - 91 points
The Street Pumas Vodka (Poland; PM Spirits, Brooklyn, NY). Distilled in Poland and brought to proof in Jerez, Spain, this vodka is neutral on the nose and palate, with faint almond sweetness and a mouthwatering finish. It is clean, versatile and should mix like a dream. - 92 points