Spencer Morris

9.5

Jammy but delicate — 4 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.3

It might say Jamaica 🇯🇲, but it is all 🇨🇺 Cuba! Almost peaty in its sugarcane goodness. — 7 years ago

Chirag

10

Fault line ftw. K&L I love you. — 8 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

To California from Jamaica via Scotland? This world-traveler of a rum has spicy complexity and generous sweetness. What a fun bottle! — 9 years ago

Paul T HB

9.5

Not a Rose’ Retailer notes, Blend of 35-50 year old cognac One of the best Cognacs ever to hit K&L, the Navarre Veille Reserve is the pride and joy of importer and K&L friend Nicolas Palazzi, the man behind the K&L Faultline Cognac and Guillon Painturaud expressions. Nicolas has told me time and time again that of all the brandies in his stellar lineup of grower-producer spirits, the Navarre fills him with the most pride. That's probably because it tastes so damn good. Jacky Navarre is one of the last purists among the artisan cognac distillers. The fourth generation of cognac makers in his family, located in Gondeville since 1811, he takes care of his small Grande Champagne estate with a very basic rule, "Let nature do most of the work." With the exception of an ultra-rare, impossible-to-get aged release, Navarre only makes one Cognac expression - the Vieille Reserve. It's made with 100% Ugni Blanc, and Jacky distills the brandy on the lees. The brandy sees no sugar, caramel or boise, and no water is added at the end. The natural 45% cask strength is achieved through evaporation! There are few other Cognac producers who take such care with their product and the attention to detail shows through in the flavor. The flavors of the grape are not overpowered by caramel or nougat, but are allowed to shine alongside supple vanilla. The finish is incredibly rich and wonderful, loaded with barrel spice and toasted nuts, but delicate and almost haunting in its litheness. Amazing in every way.
— 4 years ago

Jim Westby

9.4

Sherrywood Scotch in a forceful and delicious style. Just be sure to add an ice cube or a few drops of water! — 9 years ago

with Gary

Ichiro Kawachi

9.3

30’year sherry cask from Cragganmore — 5 years ago

Doug Burress

Sales K&L Wines

9.5

A new Faultline Scotch with collaborators Seven Grand that features the smoky, briny, peaty 6 year old Caol Ila. Bottle by Hunter Laing. For a young Caol Ila this bottling is rich and smoky with a wonderfully long finish. — 8 years ago

alewifery

10

60% and not boozy. Quite a feat. Prefer this over Octomore any day. @GaryWestby and co => bring it on! — 9 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.6

The only blends that I have had that are this good are much more expensive than single malts! A touch of peat smoke, sweet maltiness, good concentration and a long finish! — 9 years ago