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29
Aug

Review: Double Cross Vodka

Double Cross vodka - CopyDouble Cross Vodka was introduced in 2008.  Malcolm Lloyd and John Geliner spent four years selecting a distiller and developing the vodka.  It is crafted at a family owned distillery in the Tatra Mountains in Slovakia with organic wheat and mountain spring water sourced from a 200 foot deep aquifer.  Double Cross is distilled seven times in a column still and filtered seven times through limestone, activated charcoal micro filters, and diamond dust.  Their unique rectangular crystal bottle is made in France and features a medal snap on cap.  The vodka gets its name from the double cross symbol,  brought to the area in the 12th century by Byzantine Monks.  Read more »

28
Aug

Review: Captain Morgan Cannon Blast

Captain Morgan Cannon Blast image - CopyCaptain Morgan Cannon Blast was just introduced.  This brings the current Captain Morgan family of products up to 9.  There have been many more limited release products, and I’m sure there will be more to follow.  Cannon Ball is described on their cannon ball shaped bottles label, as an intensely delicious shot.  This description, plus an ingredient list that starts with Captain Morgan rum, and includes a unique spice blend of Caribbean Citrus, with chipotle and jalapeno pepper, positions the product to compete with the cinnamon whiskeys, lead by Fireball.  While rum is typically not thought of as a shooter, Captain Morgan hopes to change that. Read more »

27
Aug

Review: Leinenkugels Harvest Patch Shandy

Leinenkugels Harvest Patch Shandy - CopyLeinenkugels Harvest Patch Shandy was introduced in 2014.  It is one of four shandy style beers they produce in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin.  Harvest Patch is a traditional Weiss beer brewed with honey, and made with Pale and Wheat malts, Cluster hops, pure water from the Big Eddy Springs, and natural pumpkin spice including nutmeg, allspice and clove.  It is available September and October or while supply lasts. Read more »

27
Aug

Review: Excellia Blanco Tequila

Excellia Blanco Teuila - CopyExcellia Blanco Tequila is the result of a collaboration between Jean-Sebastien Robicquet, the founder and creator of several brands including G’Vine Gin, and Esprit de June Liqueur, and Carlos Camarena, the Master Distiller of Tapatio, and El Tesoro tequila.  Excellia is created with 8-10 year old Weber Blue agave that is cut by hand.  Once delivered to the distillery the pina’s are cut in quarters and placed in stone and brick ovens where they are steam cooked for 36 hours.  After cooling for another 36 hours the agave is shredded and crushed.  The agave juice is fermented for 7-10 days in wooden vats before a double distillation in copper pot stills.  Some of the tequila rest in Grand Cru Sauternes wine casks once used to produce a single vintage of wine.  The remaining tequila rests in Cognac barrels previously used to age 20 year old Cognac.  After a few weeks of resting, the tequila is blended and bottled, labeled, and signed by hand. Read more »

26
Aug

Review: Imperia Vodka

Imperia Vodka - CopyImperia vodka was introduced in 2004.  It is one of four vodka’s produced at the Russian Standard distillery.  Imperia is their premium brand.  It is crafted with winter wheat grown in the Russian Steppes and glacial water from Lake Ladoga.  A proprietary distillation process that is controlled at all stages of its production is used.  The super luxe grade spirit passes through over 200 distillation stages.  It is then filtered twice through Russian birch charcoal.  It is then layer filtered twice more through quartz crystal from the Ural mountains.  The vodka is allowed to rest in relaxation tanks for 72 hours before bottling. Read more »

25
Aug

Recipe: Alberta Rye Dark Batch Sour

Albert Rye Dark Batch Sour

National Whiskey Sour Day August 25

Dark Batch Sour - Copy2 Oz. Alberta Rye Dark Batch Whisky

3/4 Oz. Lemon Juice

1/2 Oz. Pear Liqueur

1/2 Oz. Simple Syrup

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1/4 Oz. Allspice Liqueur

Shake With ice and Serve on the Rocks

Garnish With a Lemon Peel

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25
Aug

Review: Smirnoff Sours Berry Lemon Vodka

Smirnoff Sours Berry Lemon vodka was just introduced.  It is the fourth flavor in their Sours line of vodka.  The other flavors include the previously reviewed Green Apple, Watermelon, and Fruit Punch.  Each of these flavors starts with their Recipe 21 vodka as a base.  Recipe 21 is made with Midwest grown grain, and is triple distilled and filtered ten times.  Natural flavors and certified colors are added before bottling at 60 proof. Read more »

24
Aug

Review: 42 Below Kiwi Vodka

42 Below Kiwi Vodka - Copy42 Below Kiwi vodka is crafted in New Zealand with GM free red winter wheat grown in Australia and New Zealand and pure spring water sourced from deep springs.  The name comes from the fact that the vodka is produced 42 degrees below the equator.  The vodka is also bottled at 42 percent alcohol.  The 42 Below line was launched in 1999, and acquired by Bacardi in 2008.  The vodka is distilled three times and then washed with pure spring water to reduce the proof, and remove the impurities.  It is then distilled again before it is filtered through 35 different filters.  Natural kiwi fruit flavor is then infused. Read more »

23
Aug

Review: Cape North Vodka

Cape North Vodka - CopyCape North Vodka was introduced in 2006.  It is crafted with a single golden wheat grain cultivated in the Burgundy region of France and virgin spring water from Sweden.  The water has been filtered through 10,000 year old layers of primary rock and sand before it is shipped.  The vodka is distilled five times in a small batch copper still which slows the distillation process to preserve the flavor of the wheat.  Finally Cape North is filtered through ceramic natural terra cotta filters. Read more »

22
Aug

Review: Krol Lemon Raspberry Vodka

Krol Lemon Raspberry vodka - CopyKrol Lemon Raspberry vodka is made in Poland with late harvest Polish rye and pure mountain spring water.  It is distilled four times and filtered six times.  Natural lemon and raspberry flavor is infused before bottling at 80 proof.  Krol is Polish for King, and they claim their vodka was a favorite among the Polish aristocracy since the early 1820’s. Read more »