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The Dalmore and V and A Dundee unveil second installment in magnificent Luminary series

evebushman1 week ago3 weeks ago04 mins

GLASGOW, Scotland /PRNewswire/ – The Dalmore Luminary Series, curated in partnership with V&A Dundee, is releasing new masterpieces: a remarkable glass amber sculpture and collectable presentation case housing two new, exceptionally rare Highland Single Malt whiskies. The collaboration is the second in a three-part series which celebrates the relentless pursuit of excellence through compelling collaborations between luminaries in…

Ready To Drink Cocktail Review: Via Carota Craft Cocktails

evebushman3 weeks ago3 weeks ago09 mins

From Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Access Live 2024 I had many opportunities to try new spirits, In this article, the last in this series, I will be sharing ready-to-drink craft cocktails I reviewed. Via Carota Craft Cocktails From the namesake restaurant in the East Village in New York we have these Via…

DEWAR’S® BLENDED SCOTCH LAUNCHES MIZUNARA OAK FINISHED 21 YEAR OLD WHISKY

evebushman1 month ago2 months ago08 mins

The newest iteration in DEWAR’s Double Double Series brings together distilling traditions of Japan and Scotland HAMILTON, Bermuda, /PRNewswire/ — DEWAR’S® BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY introduces the newest iteration from its award-winning Double Double series, Double Double 21 Year Old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish. Finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak casks, this expression was ranked #7 in Whisky Advocate’s list of Top 20 Most Exciting Whiskies…

Single Malt Whisky and Miscellaneous Whiskey Reviews: Brave New Spirits, Tenjaku, Sassenach, Slainte and Von Payne

evebushman1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

This week it’s all about the brown spirits! From Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Access Live 2024 I had many opportunities to try new spirits. In this article, and in the next few following it, I will be sharing the vodka, gin, ready-to-drink craft cocktails, tequila, whisky and bourbons I’ve reviewed. @BNS_Whisky on…

Ever-So-Tasty Vodka And Gin Reviews: Monkey In Paradise, Upstate, Tall Cotton, Sassenach and Peddler’s

evebushman1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

From the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Access Live 2024 event I had many opportunities to try new spirits. In this article, and in the next few following it, I will be sharing the vodka, gin, ready-to-drink craft cocktails, tequila, whisky and bourbons I reviewed. This first article is devoted to the vodka…

Perlises Pick Trattore Farms

Michael Perlis3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

When we were looking for our final winery to visit during our most recent trip to the Dry Creek Valley area, we really wanted a place that would be new to us and to our readers but at the same time be of extremely high quality. We think we did pretty well. Tim Bucher grew…

From Middle West Spirits: Four Bottles Reviewed!

evebushman3 months ago3 months ago013 mins

In the last couple of years I’ve been really impressed with the whiskies developed by Ohio’s Middle West Spirits, namely their first – and the only – dark pumpernickel rye. I reviewed that bottle in September of 2022, along with members of the Las Vegas chapter of the global Drammers club and you can read…

Perlises Pick Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves

Michael Perlis3 months ago4 months ago08 mins

We were actually planning on visiting Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves back in 2017, but a fractured kneecap got in the way. Fortunately, we were finally able to rectify that and it was definitely worth the wait. Bella Vineyards is in the far reaches of the Dry Creek Valley. The scenic drive is beautiful –…

Piper Sonoma Rose and Blanc de Blancs Bubbles Reviewed by Eve!

evebushman4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

I thought I knew all about Piper Sonoma when I was offered the Piper Sonoma Rosé and Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs for review. However, when I read the notes they sent me I added more details to my knowledge including that the winery was founded over 40 years ago, the wines are made the…

Reviewing Four Hedonistas de la Fe Mezcal

evebushman4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Today I’m sharing reviews I did with fellow blogger Ashley of SipWithMeLV of the “recently launched award-winning Hedonistas de la Fe Mezcal…Having just won Gold and Silver medals at the SIP Awards 2023…(these) deep, rich and complex mezcals crafted from proprietary recipes handed down from four generations.” Below are our collective notes, and below that is a portion of…

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The Dalmore and V and A Dundee unveil second installment in magnificent Luminary series

Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Stands in Support of United States Military, First Responders and Their Families

The Dalmore and V and A Dundee unveil second installment in magnificent Luminary series

Ready To Drink Cocktail Review: Via Carota Craft Cocktails

DEWAR’S® BLENDED SCOTCH LAUNCHES MIZUNARA OAK FINISHED 21 YEAR OLD WHISKY

Single Malt Whisky and Miscellaneous Whiskey Reviews: Brave New Spirits, Tenjaku, Sassenach, Slainte and Von Payne

Ever-So-Tasty Vodka And Gin Reviews: Monkey In Paradise, Upstate, Tall Cotton, Sassenach and Peddler’s

Perlises Pick Trattore Farms

From Middle West Spirits: Four Bottles Reviewed!

Perlises Pick Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves

Piper Sonoma Rose and Blanc de Blancs Bubbles Reviewed by Eve!

Reviewing Four Hedonistas de la Fe Mezcal