Hendrick’s Orbium gin. This new US release in the Hendrick’s lineup is something fantastic. Now, I do like the original Hendricks alright but it never struck me as amazing or that unique. THIS, however, has certainly captured my heart. Orbium is a “quininated” gin, referring to its botanical addition of…
amontillado sherry, lemon, jamaican rum, apricot, Angostura
Skinos Mastiha liqueur. This is a truly fascinating spirit. It’s so different from anything else I’ve ever tasted in edible/drinkable form. The flavor is hard to describe…but it kinda tastes like a less-minty toothpaste or chewing gum, and smells like an organic-all-natural food-safe cleaning product or a restorative skin ointment.…
Sea gin, mezcal, Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal
Mezcal Derrumbes – San Luis Potosí. This is a super interesting and unique mezcal. Although mezcal is generally noted for its smoky flavor (frequently dubbed as a “smoky version of tequila”), smokiness is not a requirement for the spirit, and this mezcal is actually completely UN-smoked. This mezcal is totally…
Humboldt’s Finest Cannabis-Infused Vodka. Ok…wait! Before you click away and start scoffing at the silly (and in my opinion terrible) recent trend of combining marijuana and alcohol in drinks, please read on – this is a fascinating product. First, a little background on why this is specifically significant to Humboldt,…
2 delicious Lucano cocktails – rum, limoncello, citrus, honey, rose // mezcal, amaro Lucano, maraschino
Amaro Lucano. This is one of the most well-known and popular bittersweet liqueurs (“amaro”) in Italy. It’s been on my wishlist since I got back from my Italy trip over a year ago, where I spent a good chunk of time scouring all the backbars, grocery store shelves, and coffeeshops…
mandarin, kaffir lime, sherry
So what is Jamaican rum? Sure, it’s rum from Jamaica, but there is reason why it’s often regarded as a category on its own and almost universally esteemed by rum enthusiasts. Here’s a quick primer: Jamaican rum is best known for the funky flavors it possesses (sometimes referred to as…
agricole rum, hibiscus lavender, lemon, Angostura, mint
rum, bourbon, sweet vermouth, PX Sherry, bitters
Maraska Maraschino Liqueur. This liqueur is made from the Marasca sour cherry. Like the popular Luxardo version, its flavor is more herbaceous than it is fruity, as maraschino liqueur is actually made by distilling the cherries (juice, peels, pits, stems, and all), unlike liqueurs that start with a neutral base…