5 | Spirits | Italy Misc, $10 to $20

"The snappy, zesty bouquet is clean, tart and refreshing, then in the latter stages the astringent presence of lemon peel really comes alive. Palate entry is like lemon drop hard candy, sweet but pleasantly tart; by midpalate, the tartness accelerates becoming more astringent and refreshing with every sip. One of the best limoncellos to come my way in a year or two. Best Buy." 90-95 pts.

"Sophisticated and delightful aromas of tangerine and rhubarb. The palate entry is delightfully citrusy and sweet; the midpalate phase offers just enough herbal bitterness to balance. Ends up refreshing, orangey sweet and delectably herbal. This deserves to become a popular pre-dinner quaff." 90-95 pts.

"Deep yellow-straw hue. Pungent, hedonistic hazelnut and vanilla aromas. A lush attack leads to a medium-bodied and flavorful palate with mild sweetness. Very well balanced. Flavorful, lengthy finish. Exotic, pure and intense."

"Multilayered aromas of mildly bitter almond meat and spice. Palate entry is delicate and lightly sweet, showcasing the almond. Aftertaste is long, creamy and sublime." 90-95 pts.

"Brilliant, bright amber hue. Spirity almond and spice aromas. A lush entrance leads to a moderately full-bodied palate with moderate sweetness. Explodes in flavor on the mid palate. Precise, persistent finish."

"Deep burnished copper color. Chocolate-covered orange peel, dark caramel and peppery spice aromas. A round, supple entry lead to a tangy sweet full body of candied orange peel, baked orange, caramel and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a long orange and brandy fade. Will make a very good mixer; try in a margarita."

"Rich black licorice and white pepper aromas. A syrupy entry leads to a moderately sweet medium-full body with aniseed and hot white pepper flavors. Finishes with a licorice, pepper, and chalk fade and tongue numbing warmth. Nice pure flavor and peppery intensity will impress in shots or cut through cocktails."

"Ripe perfumed peach and apricot aromas. A silky entry leads to a fruity sweet medium body of lush candied peach and apricot flavors with a touch of honey and spice. Finishes with a long, peach, yellow rose petal and pepper fade. Very pure and nicely balanced between fruit and confection. Will make an excellent cocktail ingredient."