Spirited
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The first time we found ourselves being offered a Last Word, they had us at “Green Chartreuse.” This prohibition-era cocktail isn’t for the weak of heart (or wobbly kneed), but if you’re looking for something…
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An aged rum developed in 1911 and named for the total solar eclipse and the passage of Halley’s comet in 1910, Mount Gay Eclispe is the embodiment of the Mouny Gay style, body, and aroma.…
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Despite closing in 1983, Port Ellen remains one of the most beloved Scotch brands on the planet. Back in January, current owners Diageo announced plans to reopen the Islay-based distillery back in 2017 and in…
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In less than a decade, Rademon Estate Distillery and their Shortcross Gin have had a major impact on their surrounding landscape. Founded in 2012 by husband and wife team Fiona and David Boyd-Armstrong and located…
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The margarita is a true classic. We watched our parents down them till they were silly at the oversized neighborhood Mexican join with the inexplicable koi pond. For many, it was the first cocktail they…
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Created by company founder Joe McGirr, Boatyard Double Gin was the first product released by The Boatyard Distillery. The distillery itself is located inside a boatyard on a marina that is situated on the picturesque…
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The Negroni has its base in Italy and the combination of Italian Vermouth and Campari with Gin, but it’s always fun to make a twist on your favorite drinks and that’s what led us to…
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We came across the One Day in Islay cocktail by Gunther Strobl via The Botanist, and immediately found ourselves intoxicated with the idea of a nettle tea cocktail. We’re somewhat obsessed with tea-based cocktails thanks…
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A “modern,” “contemporary,” or “new western” Gin, Distillery No. 209’s flagship spirit is vastly different from the juniper-heavy Gins of the past. It uses eleven botanicals sourced from four continents, including Calabrian juniper, bergamot orange…
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Bibatio Pacharan is made by soaking sloe berries (blackthorn) in top quality anisette, and adding cinnamon, vanilla or coffee beans, producing an unique and complex liqueur that is both sweet and bitter. Because of its…