Kah Tequila Anejo

Just in time for Halloween, another liquor bottled in a skull.

Previously, I had reviewed the Reposado type of this brand’s tequila. This time around I got the Anejo, and may or may not try the Blanco. All I know is that I saved this review for the week before Halloween because it was the only thing I have had lately that looks like it is perfect for the season.  The Anejo is supposed to have aromas of tobacco, chocolate, and coffee. I can tell you that it does have a fairly sweet smell, but you really get those aromas more when you are drinking it. It is very smooth and has a great mouth feel to it. Definitely a great sipping tequila. The design on the bottle is supposed to be representative of traditional Nicaraguan burial parties, so it should look pretty freaking awesome at your Halloween party. This bottle is only 40% alcohol by volume, so if you were looking for something with more of a punch you may want to try the Reposado. I got the bottle I had from BevMo, but there is a link to an online store on their website. If you go that route, be prepared to pay a lot more than you do at BevMo though.


Breakdown :

The Bottle : Still one of the cooler looking bottles, mainly because of the decoration. I thought that the Reposado had an awesome design, but the simple black and white design of this one makes it look awesome, even outside of a Halloween decorum.

Score : 20

The Taste : This brand as a whole so far has great consistency so far with taste. Granted I have only had two varieties, but both were extremely smooth and totally worth just pouring a glass and sipping on it. I didn’t have mine on the rocks because ice always kills the agave flavor of tequila, but if you must have it on ice, I would say it’s probably still going to be very flavorful.

Score : 20

The Buzz : Great buzz, but a very lingering buzz. I finished my bottle pretty early, but still felt it throughout the night. Definitely good if you start drinking in the afternoon on a Saturday.

Score : 20

The Cost : The only thing that has been an issue with this brand has been the price. This bottle goes for about $60 at Bevmo. If you check out the link to buy online from their website, the bottle is $105, and I don’t know if that includes shipping. So comparatively, it would be better to get the Bevmo price, but if it was about $20 cheaper, I know I would be drinking it more often. Like everything else, I guess it’s just a premium price for a premium product.

Score : 10

Total Score : 70

Going through and writing this review, I kind of made up my mind and will be trying the Blanco soon. It probably won’t be reviewed for a while, but I will definitely try it.

Cheers.

Pinnacle Vodka : Pumpkin Pie

I know, we just finished up Pinnacle Appreciation Month a few weeks ago, but this flavor is a seasonal selection that is only going to be available for a limited time.

Review :

 I said it before and I’ll say it again, Pinnacle vodka is awesome. This flavor is being marketed as tasting like real deal pumpkin pie with whipped cream. They have come through once more. This is possibly my new favorite flavor from Pinnacle. I did my traditional first shot once I got my bottle, and it was smooth, great pumpkin spice flavor, and a cool finish. I didn’t know what else to mix it with because I normally don’t mix drinks, and I doubted that this would taste any good with a bottle of coke. I started making shooters with just some chocolate milk. Must say, freaking awesome. It is the standard 35% (70 proof) for flavored vodka, and I killed an entire bottle. I got my bottle from Bevmo of course, but have seen it sold on other online liquor stores. I actually had a hard time getting my bottle when it was first launched, because it is apparently flying off the shelves faster than they can be stocked. So if you are able to find it, definitely try it, and if you like it and are able to, then stock up on it because it wont be around for long. In fact, send me a bottle.


Breakdown :

The Bottle : Pinnacle has a standard bottle for all of their vodkas, so I have to take some points away. I do like that it is easily identifiable because it is the clear blue bottle sitting on the shelf.

Score : 5

The Taste : This stuff tastes awesome. I seriously wanted to grab some coffee so that I could pumpkin up a latte. It’s not too sweet, not syrupy at all, and has a dead on flavor.

Score : 25

The Buzz : Being able to polish off an entire bottle makes getting a buzz easy. I have never had a harsh buzz from drinking any of the pinnacle products, so this comes highly recommended.

Score : 25

The Cost : Still only $12. The thing that makes this brand so great is that for the flavor, and all the possibilities and potential that these products have, the price makes it a steal.

Score : 25

Total Score : 80

Definitely worth the price, and was worth waiting for BevMo to get some more in stock. I have to imagine that if you go through the Pinnacle site and contact some of the distributors that it may be much easier to find.

Cheers.

La Pinta Infused Tequila

Was looking for something different, and my cousin suggested this.

Review :

Firstly, when it comes to tequila, I never chill it. I find that it ruins the flavor. It should be at room temperature, even if you plan on serving it on the rocks. However, this is an infused tequila, which basically makes it almost a wine. So go ahead and stick this stuff in the freezer for a bit. Now, I must say that it tastes great. Great flavor, and you hardly taste any alcohol. I chugged the bottle. Probably has something to do with the fact that it is only 19% alcohol, or at least the one that I had was. Apparently there is some stronger versions out there, but I probably can’t get them here because of certain regulations on alcohol content in types of beverages. I am not sure why anyone would want to mix this with something else, but it would probably be good with some sprite, or even in a batch of sangria. I have only found this stuff online and at BevMo. The average price is around $40 a bottle. At the time of writing this, the company’s website is under construction, so I couldn’t find any other info on it other that it’s infused with Pomegranate .


Breakdown :

The Bottle : This stuff actually has a pretty awesome bottle. It’s a unique shape, a fancy label, and even has an agave plant engraved on the cap. It was a bit of a pain to try and open, but I think that may have to do with how the bottle I bought was being stored.

Score : 20

The Taste : Tastes great. I thought the flavor was right one, of course I love pomegranate. The tequila portion was very smooth, in fact, you could barely tell that there was any alcohol in it.

Score : 25

The Buzz : I didn’t get one. If someday I am able to find this stronger version that supposedly exists, I might be able to. Sadly though, this was only 19% alcohol, so I had to swill some other stuff I had on hand to get a buzz.

Score : 0

The Cost : I got my bottle for $40, and that’s the BevMo price. Honestly, for the money, I would have preferred something stronger. Keeping in mind that I could have bought 3 bottles of Pinnacle for the same price, and drank for 2 nights. I would say that if you have the money and are looking for something different, you might want to try this.

Score : 5

Total Score : 50

Yes this is technically a low score, but you have to keep the categories in mind. This stuff tastes great, and looks cool, but it is a bit expensive for the alcohol content, and if you aren’t a light weight you probably wont get a buzz.

Cheers.

Malibu Red

Getting back in the swing of things, here is something that I guess is pretty new.

Review :

I guess Malibu released this some time in March this year. I didn’t hear about it, but I tend to follow vodka and whiskey more than rums. Anyways, this is supposed to be a blend of a smooth Caribbean rum, coconut liqueur, and clear tequila. I must say, bravo. I wasn’t able to finish a whole bottle because my roommate bought it and I didn’t want to down all his booze. We did have a chance to try it with both lemonade and orange juice. The lemonade was very good, we even added a splash of the Pinnacle Cherry flavored Vodka and made it into a killer cocktail. I think it paired even better with the orange juice though, simple yet elegant. The coconut isn’t very overpowering, so it made mixing much better. The tequila is almost nil, I couldn’t have told you that it was there if I didn’t read the label. Since this is technically a flavored Rum, it only rings in at 35% alcohol, but with all the possibilities for mixes, you shouldn’t have trouble getting a buzz. My roommate got his bottle from Bevmo, so I know for sure that it is there. Normally it is about $19 for a bottle, but if you have your ClubBev card it should run about $16. Unfortunately, the Malibu Rum website doesn’t seem to have a store locator, so you may want to try to find another way to see if someone near you has it. Or go to BevMo.


Breakdown :

The Bottle : Very cool bottle. Given the name and the big red ring on the label, I honestly though this stuff was going to be red in color, but it’s completely clear. Not being a very big Malibu fan, I probably wouldn’t have thought of trying this stuff before, but the bottle alone is very attractive.

Score : 20

The Taste : This stuff tastes great. A little syrupy if you try to take shots of it, but pairs excellent with both lemonade and orange juice, so I have to imagine it would pair well with various other fruit juices.

Score : 20

The Buzz : I did get a buzz. However, I have to equally contribute it to the things that I was mixing it with. If flavored vodkas are any indicators, I would probably need to polish off about a bottle and a half of this by itself to get the same buzz I had.

Score : 15

The Cost : Pretty reasonably priced considering it’s versatility, and because I get the BevMo discount. Although, for the price you could probably find something stronger, but probably wouldn’t taste as good.

Score : 15

Total Score : 70

If you are looking for something that looks good sitting in your freezer when you have company over that tastes good, you’ll probably love this. If you are just looking to get hammered on a Friday night, I’d go with the UV 103.

Cheers.