Spirit: TRU Organic Vodka Distillery: Greenbar Distillery ABV: 40 (80% Proof) Ingredients: Organic Wheat & Pomegranate Region: California Score: 89 Points Organic mid-west American wheat, Californian pomegranate and water, that’s what you’ll find in a bottle of TRU vodka. The organic nature of the wheat brings forth a crisp, fresh …
Spirit: Organic Tequila ABV: 40 (80% Proof) Type: Heartland Blue Agave Score: 90 Points Organic tequila’s always tend to bring out a more developed aroma and Ixá Silver Tequila is no exception to that norm. You can expect to discover a rich buttery herbal scent, intermingled with fleshy blue agave …
Spirit: TRU Lemon Vodka Distillery: Greenbar Distillery ABV: 35 (70% Proof) Type: 100% organic wheat, eureka lemon zest Score: 94 Points A lively citric burst of lemon rind, lime juice and grapefruit peel sit at the center of this flavorsome vodka. It is not only clean and upbeat but showcases a distinct and fresh personality. As far as …
Well-grown agave translates to the highest quality tequila. The Tequila, Jalisco region of Mexico is home to one of the oldest agave growing families beginning with Sergio Zuñiga, and generations later they’re still producing 100% Weber Blue Agave. With such expertise and an outstanding reputation, the Zuñiga family became the …
Edge your nose towards the glass as you’re hit with a fresh citrus burst, soothed in a syrupy orange marmalade. The juniper plays a part as it subtly flows into the background with a slight floral, almost violet lingering into the distance. On taste the floral elements come to …
Your favorite childhood sandwich has made its way into your cocktail glass. Yes, PB&J in a cocktail. This pre-made cocktail is made by distilling 4 year Kentucky straight bourbon with organic peanut butter. Then, the peanut butter bourbon is then mixed with more bourbon, pink Himalayan sea salt, and raspberry …
Not all accidents are bad. In fact, some accidents can even be great. Case in point: The Gifted Horse American Whiskey. This whiskey came about at Stitzel-Weller distillery in Louisville, when a 17-year Kentucky straight bourbon was errantly mixed with younger whiskeys. This 115-proof whiskey emerged: 38.5% Kentucky bourbon from …
In Bow Wharf in London’s East End, you’ll find an old glue factory that has been reinvented as a distillery. This factory of craft spirits is East London Liquor Company, appropriately located in the heart of city’s old spirits industry. Within the last couple of years, East London Liquor Company …
Yes, you read the headline right. The review you’re about to read is for a vodka that tastes like smoked salmon. It sounds a little fishy, I know, but Alaska Distillery manages to pull it off for fish lovers. To make this spirit, Alaska Distillery starts with its vodka, which …
Welcome to our new series of interactive whisky reviews. This week on ‘The Wise Words on Whisky’, Rob Bruce explores the most recent ‘celebrity’ affiliated Whisky to hit the global shelves, Haig. To purchase a bottle of Haig Club visit Loch Fyne Whiskies who deliver worldwide.
Welcome to our brand spanking new series of whisky reviews, created by our very own UK spirits specialists, Rob Bruce. He’s decided to bin the bull and cut the crap all too often associated with whisky reviews. In stead, we have a simple, effective and accessible guide to the “water of …
Once upon a time, avid surfer Judah Kuper and his longtime friend Dylan Sloan traveled down to Oaxaca in search of the perfect wave. But when it was time to head back home from their trip, Judah had fallen so head over heels for the place that he decided to …