DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Vicario Liqueurs Monk's Secret
(Vicario Wine & Spirits, SC)

Nose: 30 herbs, cumin, coriander, cardamom, coriander, spices, Indian restaurant, anise, fennel, absinthe, mint, lemon, citrus, peppers, olive oil, perfect blend of green & spice.

Palate: Tarragon, allspice, curry spices, cinnamon, clove, much herbs, my garden, fennel, mint, spearmint, eucalyptus, grassy, super lemon-y, honey, rich, luscious.

Finish: Clove, spice, herbs digestif, herbal grows, mint, menthol, chartreuse, well balanced, wonderfully clean, fresh, complex, super interesting, delicious.

Double Gold Medal

Vicario Liqueurs Nocino Walnut
(Vicario Wine & Spirits, SC)

Nose: Walnut, strong walnut, hazelnut, nutty, walnut pie, wood fireplace, nutty woods, earthy.

Palate: Walnut, crushed walnuts, nice nuttiness, nutty, coffee, caramel, honey, dark plum, fig, sweet & spice, lite spice, mint, pepper, full flavor, greatly balanced, deep layers of mossy woody goodness, really good.

Finish: Nutty, moss, celery, complex, interesting, pleasant, great in a Manhattan.

Double Gold Medal

Griffo Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
(Griffo Distillery, CA)

Nose: Fresh coffee, perfect fresh brew, true black coffee, espresso, double espresso, fresh ground coffee, Columbian coffee bean, Guatemala coffee beans, fresh roasted beans, coffee ice cream, toffee.

Palate: Great black coffee, bold dark coffee, natural coffee flavor, fresh espresso, mocha, captures fresh ground flavor with vanilla, nice sweetness, touch of sweet, balanced, bold, clean, soft, smooth.

Finish: Espresso martini, fitting for coffee, great flavor throughout, smooth, delicious.

Double Gold Medal

Vicario Liqueurs Dragoncello
Coffee Bourbon Cream Liqueur
(Vicario Wine & Spirits, SC)

Nose: Thyme, genepy, tarragon, herbs, herb garden, herb cabinet, lemon, mint, spearmint, spice, anise, absinthe, woody.

Palate: Fresh herbs, flavorful varied herbs, herbal, dried herbs, clove, basil, mint, anise, black licorice, lemon tea, citrus peel, peach, toffee, rich earth, develops rich flavors, good as a digestif, lovely, wow.

Finish: Thai basil, jasmine, lavender, menthol, anise, black jelly beans, complex end note of herbs and grass, clean, fresh, flavorful.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Mohawk Spirits Strawberry Liqueur
(Mohawk Spirits Distillery, NY)

Nose: Strawberries, macerated fresh strawberries, fresh picked berries, sweet strawberries, squashed strawberry, mellow strawberry, fresh strawberry tart, black tea, wow.

Palate: Rich strawberry jam, strawberry preserves, caramelized strawberry jam, nice strawberry, tart strawberry, develops sweet strawberry, blackberry tart, creamy, vanilla, black tea, deliciously dry for a sweet fruit, smooth, delicate, elegant fruit, flavorful.

Finish: Stewed strawberries, jammy, lingering strawberry, strawberry custard, tart, fresh, pleasant, yummy.

Gold Medal
   

Misceo Coffee Liqueur
(Misceo Liqueurs, NY)

Nose: Coffee, fresh coffee, sweet coffee, cold coffee, mocha, cola, carraway seed, delicate.

Palate: Sweet coffee, sweet black coffee, creamy coffee, mocha, sweet Frappuccino, thick, rich, surprising.

Finish: Sweet coffee, sweet black coffee, creamy coffee, mocha, sweet Frappuccino, thick, rich, surprising.

Gold Medal
   

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Golden Eight Pear Liqueur by Massenez
(Massenez Distillery, France)

Nose: Fresh pear, Anjou pear, poached ripe pear, ripe pear nectar, pear soup, spiced pear, candied pear, pear skin.

Palate: Ripe pear, sweet Anjou pears, creamy sweet pear, candied pear, pear ice cream, creamy, vanilla, honey, herbs, herbaceous notes, good & chewy, soft, smooth, delightful.

Finish: Nice pear, caramelized pear, light pear, vanilla, floral, not too sweet, complex, approachable, crazy good, yummy.

Silver Medal
   

Five Saints Blood Orange Liqueur
(Five Saints Distilling, PA)

Nose: Natural blood orange, big orange, orange peel, strong orange zest, orange Kool-ade, orange soda, candied.

Palate: Bold orange, nice orange, sweet orange, tangerines, fresh fruit, orange groves, Crush orange soda, Creamsicle, light pith, full flavor throughout.

Finish: Naval orange, orange soda pop, orange popsicle, bitter pith, bitter sweet, lingering citrus, great.

Silver Medal