010 San Francisco World Spirits Gold
2011 San Francisco World Spirits Silver
2014 San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold
2013 San Francisco World Spirits Silver
2014 International Wine and Spirits Silver

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 93 points – Wonderfully enticing aromas of dried fruits and baking spices. Warm and spicy in the mouth the flavors are generously layered with white grapes, golden raisins and fresh figs. The finish is florally perfumed and long lasting. (Apr 2014)

Beverage Testing Institute 4.7
Bright amber orange color. Aromas of chocolate covered nuts, raisin compote, and buttercream with a rich, vibrant fruity-yet-dry medium-full body and a long, resonantly spicy medley of dried fruits and lavish, baking and peppery spices.

ine Enthusiast Magazine 4.4
This “high strength” and full-bodied VSOP is intended as a mixer, and you’d do well to heed that intent.