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30
Jan

Review: Crusoe Organic Spiced Rum

Crusoe Organic Spiced Rum ImagesCrusoe Organic Spiced Rum is one of two rums handcrafted by the husband and wife team of Melkon Khosrovian and Litty Mathew at the Greenbar Distillery, the first legal distillery in Los Angeles since prohibition.  The other rum is an Organic Silver.  The Crusoe name and bottles label are inspired by Robinson Crusoe.  The Greenbar Distillery also creates IXA Organic Tequila, Slow Hand Organic Whiskey, Fruitlab Organic Liqueurs, and Tru Organic Gin and Vodka.  Crusoe Organic Rum is made with organic molasses and sugarcane.  To retain the flavor they use a micro oxygenation process.  Hand sliced and crushed whole allspice, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and vanilla, along with hand zested oranges, osmanthus flower, and molasses are macerated with the rum for 3-4 weeks before bottling at 70 proof.  The bottles are light weight, the labels are made with 100% recycled material, and they plant a tree for each bottle sold.   Read more »

29
Jan

Review: Uncle Bobs Root Beer Whiskey

Uncle Bobs Root Beer Flavored Whiskey - CopyUncle Bobs Root Beer Whiskey is made in Mira Loma California by the 49 Distilling and Whiskey House, a division of private label distiller and bottler Levecke.  It was released in 2014, so I really can’t say it was developed to capitalize on the Hard Root Beer craze.  This is the second root beer flavored whiskey I’m aware of.  The other is Jeremiah Weed Sarsaparilla Whiskey.  Uncle Bob’s blends aged whiskey with natural root beer flavors and caramel color and is bottled at 70 proof.  Read more »

28
Jan

Review: El Grado Blanco Tequila

El Grado Blanco Tequila - CopyEl Grado Blanco Tequila was introduced in the US July 2009.  It was created by Master Distiller Salvador Fonseca and Ana Maria Romero, the author of, The Aroma of Tequila, and the only women given the title of Maestra Tequilera.  They combine 200 year old handcrafted traditions with 21st century technology.  The 100% Blue agave is hand selected and slow cooked in stainless steel ovens.  A double distillation in copper pot stills follows. Read more »

27
Jan

Review: Dragon Bleu Vodka

Dragon Bleu Vodka ImageDragon Bleu Vodka is distilled and bottled in the Grande Champagne Region of France by Master Distiller Patrick Brisset.  His family has been producing cognac and other fine spirits since 1760.  Dragon Bleu is a combined vodka blending a mixture of spirits each distilled once and made specifically with barley, wheat, and rye with pure water from the Gensac Springs. Read more »

26
Jan

Review: George Ocean Spiced Rum

George Ocean Spiced Rum ImageGeorge Ocean Spiced Rum is one of five rum varieties made in Dallas Texas by Dynasty Spirits.  The other rums include Coconut, Coffee, White and Gold.  The rum base is distilled in the West Indies with George Ocean Spiced rum using their Gold rum as a base.  Natural flavors and spice are blended in Dallas before bottling at 70 proof.  The brother team of Dusty and Devin O’Dell not only create the George Ocean line of rum, but also Greenhouse Gin, Henderson Whiskey and Nue Vodka.    Read more »

25
Jan

Review: Smirnoff Sourced Pineapple Vodka

Smirnoff Sourced Pineapple Vodka was just released along with the previously reviewed Cranberry Apple, and Ruby Red Grapefruit flavors.  Unlike the other Smirnoff flavored vodka’s that are made with their Recipe 21 vodka as a base, the Sourced line is gluten free and most likely made from a corn base.  10% real fruit juice from concentrate, with no high fructose corn syrup is blended with certified colors, before bottling at 60 proof. Read more »

24
Jan

Review: Penningtons Peach Apricot Rye

Penningtons Peach Apricot Rye was introduced along with a Vanilla Rye in July 2015.  The first bottles of both are just arriving in my market.  They join the previously released and reviewed Strawberry Rye.  Each is made at the Speak Easy Distillery in Nashville Tennessee.  The distillery was opened by the husband and wife team of Jeff and Jenny Pennington in 2012.  This Distillery also crafts Pickers Vodka, and Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream.  Penningtons starts with a 100% rye mash bill whiskey crafted in small batches.  A natural blend of peach and apricot flavor is infused before bottling at 70 proof.  Read more »

23
Jan

Recipe: Fiery Mandarin

FIERY MANDARIN

Fiery Mandarin2 Oz. Absolut Vodka

1 Slice Jalapeno

1/3 of an Orange Zest

1 Oz. Cranberry Juice

1/2 Oz. Lemon Juice

3/4 Oz. Simple Syrup

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Muddle Jalapeno, add Zest and Liquids

Shake With Ice and Double Strain

Serve in a Chilled Martini Glass

Garnish With a Jalapeno Slice

Recipe and Image Courtesy Eddie Garcia

Lead Mixologist Jade Bar at Sanctury on Camelback Mountain

www.sanctuaryaz.com

23
Jan

Review: Smirnoff Sourced Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka

Smirnoff Sourced Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka was just introduced along with a Pineapple, and Cranberry Apple flavor.  Smirnoff just released a Ruby Red Grapefruit vodka 12 months ago in their Fruit Flavors line.  Their parent Diageo also launched their Shady Fruit Real Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka last May.  Smirnoff Sourced Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka is made with 10% real fruit juice from concentrate with no added high fructose corn syrup.  No distillation, filtration, or ingredient information is currently available about the vodka base, except to say it is gluten free.  Certified colors are added before bottling at 60 proof. Read more »

22
Jan

Recipe: Baileys Espresso Peppermint Hot Cocoa

BAILEYS ESPRESSO PEPPERMINT HOT COCOA

Baileys Espresso Peppermint Hot Cocoa 2 Oz. Baileys Espresso Crème

4 Oz. Hot Cocoa

Top With Peppermint Whipped Cream

Garnish With a Mint Leaf

Peppermint Whipped Cream Preparation

1 Pint Heavy Whipped Cream

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1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar

2 Tsp. Peppermint Extract

Mix Whipped Cream on Low to Medium Until Cream Starts to Thicken

Add Powdered Sugar and Resume Until Cream Starts to Peak

Add Peppermint Extract and Mix on High Until Cream is Thick

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