Archive for March, 2011
Vieux Carré Absinthe Review
Vieux Carré Absinthe is produced by Philadelphia Distilling, but it takes its name from the New Orleans French Quarter. The first bottle of Vieux Carré Absinthe was released in December
Tequila Partida Cocktails
Let’s kick off the weekend with some tequila cocktails. These come courtesy of Tequila Partida, a 100% agave spirit from Mexico’s Tequila Valley Region. Southern Heat 1 ½
Ole Smoky Launches Apple Pie Moonshine
Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine is adding another product to its liquor-in-a-jar lineup. Apple Pie Moonshine is a blend of the brand’s homemade moonshine with pure apple juice, ground cinnamon and
Gran Sierpe Pisco Review
Gran Sierpe Pisco is a Peruvian Pisco available in three varieties that utilize different grapes and blends – Quebranta, Italia and Acholado. We’ve got a bottle of Gran Sierpe
Italy Wins 2011 Cocktail World Cup
Team Italy has prevailed in the 42Below Cocktail World Cup in New Zealand, edging out Team USA by a mere half percentage point.
After a week of challenges in and around
2011 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Announces Winners
A panel of experts evaluated nearly 600 entries, and the results of the second annual Ultimate Spirits Challenge have been announced. The highest scoring spirits in each category received The
Jack Daniel’s to Release Tennessee Honey Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s is set to release its first new product in nearly a generation – Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey. The product is a honey liqueur that's blended with Jack Daniel's
Bulleit Rye Whiskey Review
Bulleit Rye is a new offering from the fine folks behind Bulleit Bourbon. The bourbon already boasts a relatively high rye content, but the new Bullet Rye Whiskey is
The Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a cocktail I often come back to when I find myself in a cocktail rut. It’s simple, well-balanced and a great representative of how different rums can
Citadelle Gin Review
Citadelle Gin is a French gin distilled from wheat and 19 different botanicals, including juniper, coriander, citrus peels, star anise, fennel and cinnamon. It’s the only gin on the









