Kendall Johnson

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Marca Negra Mezcal Drink Me Magazine
Spirits

MARCA NEGRA MEZCAL

Mezcal is often referred to as the South of the Border cousin to Islay Scotch. While not every bottle merits this comparison, the new line from Mezcal Marca Negra stands out with distinct smokiness and a strong, proud identity of where it was grown. Every bottle of Marca Negra contains information on the …

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Taita by Montes Drink Me Magazine
DrinkWines

MONTES TAITA

Named after a word used in Chile to refer to a wise father or a father figure,  iconic Chilean winemaker Aurelio Montes released the inaugural Montes Taita, a single-vineyard, Cabernet blend that has been six years in the making. The limited production, super icon Taita was created in collaboration with Chilean soil scientist …

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Glenmorangie 1963 Drink Me Magazine
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GLENMORANGIE 1963

There are few things in life that truly get better with age. Single Malt Scotch Whisky is one of them, so when you stumble upon a forgotten stash of Glenmorangie 1963, it’s a bit like discovering liquid gold.  Fifty bottles of the historic whisky, first distilled in 1963 and bottled …

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DrinkMixology

HENDRICK’S QUINETUM

Hendrick’s carries a unique allure among gin drinkers. At once bold, delicate flavors linger as the lasting impression- a yin & yang that mixologists live for. That is, until Hendrick’s Quinetum arrived in the hands of a select few, subtly suggesting a third dimension. One that demands not only balance, …

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Spirits

THE 86 COMPANY SPIRITS

The rise of cocktail culture has introduced a new breed of tastemaker- the craft mixologist. Part chef and part bartender, his reputation straddles brilliance & BS, depending on what ends up in your glass. Knowing this truth, and recognizing a void in their wells, a group of bartenders created The 86 …

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BeerDrink

LEFT HAND BREWING CO. MILK STOUT NITRO

The moment Left Hand Brewing Company discovered how to bottle nitrogen, a chain of enthusiastic fist pumps could be seen from Colorado to the coasts. Once limited to specialty craft beer bars with a special dedicated tap, Left Hand Brewing Co. Milk Stout Nitro successfully brought the cascading, pillowy pour to …

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DrinkWines

CHATEAU MARGAUX 2009 BALTHAZAR

If you find yourself passing through Dubai and are looking for a lux way to spend $195,000, a Balthazar of 2009 Château Margaux could be a perfect memento. The first-ever Balthazar (equivalent to 16 bottles) of Château Margaux claims to be the world’s most expensive single bottle of wine to be sold in …

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Spirits

TALISKER STORM

Situated on the isolated, windswept Isle of Skye, the Talisker name has always carried an air of mystery and moody intrigue. With the release of Talisker Storm, the distillery seeks to bottle up the rugged, dramatic terrain of the foreboding island from where it hails. Immediately intense and smoky, this …

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DrinkWines

CALIFORNIA SQUARE

Wine has a fascinating way of both transcending boundaries and adhering to tradition. Case in point, California Square has launched a line of unconventional square bottles filled with classic CA wine. The brand challenges the consumer to shake up the common preconceptions of what wine should look like, in a …

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Design

EVIAN ELIE SAAB LIMITED EDITION BOTTLE

Evian, always the sophisticated lifestyle accessory, goes glam for this Limited Edition Elie SAAB glass bottle, the latest in a series of partnerships with international fashion brands. The curvaceous bottle is covered in a signature Elie SAAB lace pattern, an homage to the feminine and elegant designs featured so prominently in …

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