Clairin. Clairin is a sugarcane spirit produced by *truly* ancestral methods in the Caribbean country of Haiti. If you’re a spirit geek who loves the history and traditions behind spirits, this is the stuff of your dreams. Flavorwise, it’s comparable to agricole-style rums (made from fresh sugarcane juice), but like,…
Rinomato Aperitivo. This is an aperitivo-style bittersweet liqueur that falls somewhere in between Campari and Aperol. While today’s Negroni-obsessed cocktail culture is increasingly embracing bittersweet flavors, I know there are plenty of people who’ve yet to develop a palate for the bitter viscous intensity of Campari, and while Aperol is absolutely delicious,…
Bombay Sapphire East gin, tonic, makrut lime leaves
Baijiu, part 2. This is the follow up to my previous Baijiu post about the unique Chinese spirit that’s actually the most consumed spirit in the world. Highly recommend checking out that post first if you’re new to baijiu. Baijiu can be *extremely* funky, and what contributes to its flavor…
rye, vanilla, bitters, coffee
Mellow Corn Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey. At under $13 with that super old-school label, this bottle is quite the eye-catcher. I was a bit scared and definitely skeptical when I first saw it, but after hearing some great things, figured I had nothing to lose (well, $13) and picked some…
gin, dry vermouth
Falcon Spirits Botanica Barrel Finished Gin. This is a fascinating and super unique take on a barrel-aged gin. Unlike distilleries that are barrel-aging their standard gin offerings, Falcon Spirits is taking a completely different approach, using a vastly different formulation for the gin in the barrel-aged expression that aims to…
William Barentsz gin, tonic
Kissing a Stranger Brandy from Belgrove Distillery. HOLY CRAP, guys. I’m sure some may have had those crazy wild nights guided by the name of this bottle, but I don’t think I’ve ever felt as disturbed as I did when I found out what was in this bottle. This is the…
Campari, sweet vermouth, prosecco
sherry, spirit
gin, kaffir lime, coconut, mango