Spirit: Grand Poppy Amaro ABV: 20 (40% Proof) Ingredients: Organic California poppy, orange, lemon, grapefruit, bearberry, California bay leaf, pink peppercorn, dandelion, blessed thistle, burdock, rue, artichoke, gentian, geranium, cherry bark, cane sugar Score: 91 Points If you’ve experienced an Amari, this is Greenbar Distillery’s Californian take on it, packed full …
Name: TRU Garden Vodka Spirit: Organic Vodka ABV: 35 (70% Proof) Ingredients: 100% Organic Wheat, Celery, Dill, Fennel, Coriander, Mint, Thyme, Pink peppercorn, Cumin, Vanilla Score: 94 Points A stunning bouquet of herbal elements that really showcase the natural and savory side of the vodka category. The nose gives you …
Spirit: Ixá Reposado Tequila Distillery: Greenbar Distillery ABV: 40 (80% Proof) Type: Heartland Blue Agave Region: Jalisco Score: 95 Points A blissful golden hue sits before you, delighting the nose with a creamy caramel french toast. This is a tequila that you know even from the get-go, you ought to …
In response to several major Napa County fires that started burning the night of October 8th and have displaced thousands of area residents thus far, Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) has mobilized its Disaster Relief Fund. The Fund was established in response to the South Napa Earthquake of 2014 with a $10 …
Spirit: TRU Organic Vodka Distillery: Greenbar Distillery ABV: 40 (80% Proof) Ingredients: Organic Wheat & Pomegranate Region: California Score: 89 Points Organic mid-west American wheat, Californian pomegranate and water, that’s what you’ll find in a bottle of TRU vodka. The organic nature of the wheat brings forth a crisp, fresh …
Spirit: Organic Tequila ABV: 40 (80% Proof) Type: Heartland Blue Agave Score: 90 Points Organic tequila’s always tend to bring out a more developed aroma and Ixá Silver Tequila is no exception to that norm. You can expect to discover a rich buttery herbal scent, intermingled with fleshy blue agave …
The Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013 is a sensual treat. A luscious dark red hue sits in the glass, bursting with lightly baked cherry and plum pie. There’s a delightful 60% dark chocolate caramel that lingers amongst the red berry freshness on the nose. On the …
Havana Club, the spirit brand famous for being the only 100% authentic Cuban rum sold globally has launched a cocktail boomerang – in partnership with ‘Bartend Against’ – to raise money for people in areas affected by natural disasters. Havana Club, Global Brand Ambassador Meimi Sanchez will be leading the …
Spirit: TRU Lemon Vodka Distillery: Greenbar Distillery ABV: 35 (70% Proof) Type: 100% organic wheat, eureka lemon zest Score: 94 Points A lively citric burst of lemon rind, lime juice and grapefruit peel sit at the center of this flavorsome vodka. It is not only clean and upbeat but showcases a distinct and fresh personality. As far as …
Wine is much more than a drink, it’s an experience, for some a way of life and for many who’s passion involves this wondrous tipple, there’s nothing quite like standing amidst the vines of the very wines they like to drink. My recent travels took me to a wine oasis …
It all started in 1953, the year that Queen Elizabeth II was assumed the throne. It was also the year that Charles Julian, a Master Blender at Chivas Brothers—the owners of the oldest Distillery in the Highlands—was inspired to create his own brand of whisky to pay tribute to the …
Wine: La Crema Nine Barrel Pinot Noir Winery: La Crema Region: Russian River, Sonoma Vintage: 2014 Variety: Pinot Noir Score: 95 Points Only 190 cases of this wine are released each year, making it fairly limited in production and availability. The nose is luscious, with deep and concentrated blackberries and blackcurrants …