2025 marks the fourth year that I’ve served as a wine and spirits judge for the Proof Awards in Las Vegas. Not sure I would know that except that it’s not only been a fabulous experience sampling spirits, wines and making new friends – on the fifth year I get awarded with their black leather Proof Awards…
IRVINE, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — SIP Awards, the original consumer-judged spirits competition, has officially announced the results of its 17th annual event. This year’s competition showcased a diverse range of entries from around the world, underscoring the innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship shaping today’s spirits industry. With continued momentum, the SIP Awards remains committed to its mission of delivering…
Back in the 1980s my husband Eddie loved to get a Flying Gorilla ice cream based cocktail with chocolate and banana at the Cheesecake Factory in Marina Del Rey. At that time, when TGI Friday’s was super popular, they made similar frozen cocktails including the Mudslide – which was simply a chocolate milkshake with booze…
MIAMI, /PRNewswire/ — Arkay Beverages, the world pioneer in alcohol-free spirits, proudly announces that its flagship products — Arkay Zero Proof Whisky, Gin, and Vodka — have consistently ranked #1 in sales in their category on Amazon.com since 2011. Available on the official Arkay Amazon store at:https://www.amazon.com/stores/ArkayBeverages/page/BCDA3E94-D3DA-434D-B28D-70EA3FC53101, Arkay’s zero-proof spirits have become the go-to choice for…
World’s Favorite Italian Liqueur Toasts to A Half Millennium by Honoring the Italian Dolcevita Lifestyle NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — Disaronno – the world’s favorite Italian liqueur – is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 500th anniversary. This extraordinary milestone is a culmination of heritage, style, quality, and innovation, honoring the timeless essence of Italian Dolcevita. Festivities will span…
Now seasoned Las Vegas convention-goers we only attend the very best – one of which is the annual Bar and Restaurant Expo. Over the years it’s expanded to include large sections just for tea from around the world, showcases for Japan and Italy, as well as competitions, awards, classes and of course a floor filled…
Have you noticed the change in this website? We went from Eve Wine 101 to Eve Wine and Spirits 101! Even though we started only writing about wine, when I obtained my certification from Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) I had begun studying spirits. Most of you may have noticed my interests in gin…
Never been to Trader Joe’s with a spirit list for Trader Joe’s cocktails from their newly minted book, The I Love Trader Joe’s Cocktail Book, but I was sure game to try! This new cocktail book is the very first one I’ve heard of where I can find all – or mostly all – of…
New aromatic infused Bitters designed to bring depth and complexity to cocktail favorites SAN FRANCISCO, /PRNewswire/ — Luxardo, Italy’s preeminent artisanal liqueur producer known for creating essential ingredients for modern and classic cocktails, introduces Luxardo Aromatic Infused Cocktail Bitters: a new line of bitters available in five unique flavors – Cherry, Coffee, Chamomile, Orange and Rhubarb – designed to…
In this latest review, I was familiar with one of the spirits brands from Montenegro Gruppo: the Amaro Montenegro was the first Amaro I ever had, in a Black Manhattan where the bartender swapped out the sweet vermouth for this dark digestif. Montenegro remains one of my favorite Amari (the plural for Amaro) to this day,…