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Review: New Deal Vodka

Jeff Ellingson — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:27:18 +0000

New Deal Vodka was the first spirit crafted at New Deal Distillery. The distillery was founded in 2004 by Tom Burkleaux and Matthew Van Winkle with a simple business plan: to sell one bottle to one stranger off of a liquor store shelf. They were the first distillery in what is now Portland’s Distillery Row, […]

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Review: Santaleza Tequila Blanco

Jeff Ellingson — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:23:07 +0000

Santaleza Tequila Blanco was recently released along with Santaleza Reposado. An Anejo expression is currently barrel aging. Santaleza is sold in about ten states with additional distribution to follow. Crafted as a collaboration between Chopin Brands and the Lopez-Vermouth family at Destiladora Bonanza, this small distillery also produces tequila for the Kokoro, and Libelulu tequila […]

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Review: Truly Red White & Tru

Jeff Ellingson — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:05:49 +0000

Truly Red White & Tru was just released. This is one of three seasonal 4 flavor 12 can variety packs Truly plans for 2023. Truly Wonderworld was the first. Truly Red White and Tru is a summer seasonal release. April may seem a little early for a summer release but Pumpkin Beer usually starts showing […]

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Review: True North Rye Vodka

Jeff Ellingson — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:43:17 +0000

True North Rye Vodka is mashed, distilled, and bottled at Grand Traverse Distillery in Traverse City Michigan. GTD also crafts a vodka made from wheat and 3 flavored vodka’s made from that wheat vodka base. Ken Rabish grew up on a small family farm in Pinconning Michigan. He opened Grand Traverse Distillery in 2005. His […]

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Review: Stillhouse Peanut Butter Smores Whiskey

Jeff Ellingson — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:32:56 +0000

Stillhouse Peanut Butter Smores Whiskey was recently released. It joins a flavored whiskey lineup that includes Peach Tea, Apple Crisp, and Spiced Cherry. Stillhouse had previously produced a Red Hot, Coconut, and Mint Chip flavored whiskey. Stillhouse Moonshine was Co-Founded by Brad Beckermann in 2010. In 2014 Bacardi made a minority investment before acquiring the […]

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Review: Topo Chico Spirited

Jeff Ellingson — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:53:26 +0000

Topo Chico Spirited was just released. It is currently available in 3 varieties and sold in individual flavor four packs. Each 12 ounce can is made with real ingredients including tequila, vodka and real fruit juice. Inspired by Topo Chico Cocktails and weighing in with 5.9% alcohol these cocktails include Ranch Water, Tequila & Lime, […]

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Review: Onda Tequila Seltzer Tropical Collection

Jeff Ellingson — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:15:23 +0000

Onda Tequila Seltzer Tropical Collection is the third, four flavor 8 can mix pack of tequila seltzers produced by Onda. The others include their Paradise and Classic Collection. Onda was launched July 2020 by Noah Gray, Max Dworin, Kelli Adams, and Shay Mitchell. Onda translates to wave or good bye. June 2022 they received a […]

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Review: Walton’s Vodka

Jeff Ellingson — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:04:40 +0000

Walton’s Vodka is crafted at Pennington Distilling Company in Nashville Tennessee. It was awarded a Double Gold Medal at the prestigeous San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2020. Husband and wife Jeff and Jenny Pennington established Pennington Distilling Company in 2011. It was originally called Speakeasy Spirits. They currently produce 5 varieties of Davidson Reserve […]

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Review: Quirk Whip Mix Pack

Jeff Ellingson — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:05:53 +0000

Quirk Whip Mix Pack was recently released. It joins the Quirk Berry Botanical, Tropical Breeze, and Splash of Citrus Mix packs. Quirk also sells Quirk Rocket Pop and Quirk Cranberry Apple Cinnamon hard seltzers in individual flavor packs. Quirk is produced by Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City Missouri. John McDonald an art school graduate […]

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Review: Bayfront Vodka

Jeff Ellingson — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:13:11 +0000

Bayfront Vodka is crafted at Rogue Ales and Spirits just steps from Yaquina Bay in Oregon. Rogue Ale was founded in 1988 by three Nike Executives Jack Joyce, Rob Strasser, and Bob Woodell along with Jeff Schultz an accountant and avid brewer. They currently brew 15 varieties of beer including Dead Guy, Batsquatch, and Gumberoo. […]

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