Albariño Day: Worldwide wine celebration “KNOW YOUR GRAPES”
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)7/8/15/–Albariño Day will be upon us before we know it (August 1st)! Like so many other 2015:days, it is a day to celebrate of the Albariño grape varietal, wine region of Rias Baixas in Galicia (northwestern Spain), and its local culture. Bodega Don Olegario winery is a traditional example of […]
Read MoreMonkey Spiced Rum, “The Adventures of the Howling Monkeys”
Michael Hepworth Monkey Spiced Rum, “The Adventures of the Howling Monkeys” By Michael Cohan HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)7/7/15/–To quote a song by Dave Mason, “Let it Go, Let it Flow” quite sums up the way you should pour and drink Zane Lamprey’s Monkey Spiced Rum. When you do that, this rum trickles down your […]
Read MoreBUNGALOW 23 COCKTAIL MIXERS add NEW TWIST TO COCKTAILS
Michael Hepworth BUNGALOW 23 COCKTAIL MIXERS add NEW TWIST TO COCKTAILS PERFECT FOR THE LAZY AT HOME BARTENDER HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)7/5/15/–A new company from Florida has launched hand crafted mixes with their signature mix being the Pear Ginger Martini Mixer. As a lover of ginger, I welcomed this bottle when it arrived on my desk with its combination […]
Read MoreThe Black Grouse “A Dance in Your Glass”
Michael Hepworth The Black Grouse “A Dance in Your Glass” By Michael Cohan HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)6/24/15/–Anticipating the first sip of yet another one of Scotland’s finest whiskeys, what jumps out for this reviewer are the many aromas dancing around my glass at first taste! You are first hit with the peaty flavor and then the smokiness […]
Read MorePISCO PORTON LAUNCHES LA CARAVEDO PISCO
Michael Hepworth PISCO PORTON LAUNCHES LA CARAVEDO PISCO Pisco puro made from Quebranta grapes HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)6/21/15/–This pure spirit brand imported from Peru is gaining rapidly in the USA, and the latest variation on the theme is La Caravedo, a Pisco puro made from Quebranta grapes. The new expression comes from Master Distiller Johnny […]
Read MoreThe California Wine Festival 2015: Santa Barbara’s premier wine and culinary professionals celebration
Michael Hepworth CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SANTA BARBARA EVENTS Entering its 12th season, the California Wine Festival promotes and celebrates fine wines, delicious local food and the vibrant California culture. SANTA BARBARA, Calif (Spiritsman)6/16/15/– –The California Wine Festival, a wine event showcasing , is proud to announce the event details for the […]
Read MoreSpirit of America™ Award-Winning, Handcrafted USA Bourbon Whiskey Made To honor Mike
Michael Hepworth USA(Spiritsman)6/8/15/-Spirit of America™, the Award-Winning, Handcrafted Bourbon Whiskey Made 100% in the U.S.A, is now available in 10 States and Rapidly Expanding Spirit of America™ donates $1 from each bottle sold to: To honor Mike who served in the military, Spirit of America is donating $1 for every bottle sold […]
Read MoreMERCHANTS OF BEVERAGE EXPANDS SERVICE TO LA’s TRENDY BARS
Michael Hepworth MERCHANTS OF BEVERAGE EXPANDS SERVICE TO LOS ANGELES TRENDY AND HIP BARS ADDED TO ROSTER HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)6/8/15/–The San Francisco based merchant of drinks/cocktails etc have just teamed up with a handful of trendy bars in Los Angeles to market specialty cocktails that people can try at home. This latest trend in the cocktail […]
Read MoreDeLeón’s Reposado Father’s Day Old Fashioned a classic drink
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)6/1/15/–This make your dad and put a spin on the Old Fashioned classic cocktail with DeLeón Tequila. Featuring the rick, oaky flavor of DeLeón’s Reposado, the DeLeón Old Fashioned takes the standards of the Old Fashioned category to the next level. In this cocktail, the warm cinnamon notes and vanilla finish of […]
Read MoreThe Black Grouse Scotch Whisky Bloody Mary
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)5/22/15/–With Father’s Day just around the corner (Sunday June 21st), we had to share this amazing Scotch Whisky Bloody Mary recipe that all Dads can enjoy on their special day. It’s a really easy DIY brunch recipe that everyone can indulge in for an at-home celebration. Here is the recipe: To […]
Read MoreTHE GLENROTHES RELEASES SINGLE MALT WHISKY CASK COLLECTIONS 1968
Michael Hepworth THE GLENROTHES RELEASES SINGLE CASK 1968 # 13507 The Third Release in the Extraordinary Cask Collection of Single Malt Whiskies SAN FRANCISCO, CA, (Spiritsman)4/18/15/ – Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits and U.S. importer Anchor Distilling Company are proud to announce the third single-cask bottling of The Glenrothes Single […]
Read MoreSPANISH WINE REGIONS OF RIBERA DEL DUERO AND RUEDA SEEKING TO EXPAND
Michael Hepworth SPANISH WINE REGIONS OF RIBERA DEL DUERO AND RUEDA SEEKING TO EXPAND HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)5/17/15/–In an attempt to let the world know a bit more about the wines from this region which Is about 1 ½ hours north of Madrid, a lavish wine dinner was held at the trendy A.O.C. Restaurant in Hollywood for […]
Read MoreGran Centenario, a tequila rich in history and Mexican heritage launched their Angels
Michael Hepworth By Cheri Fox Santa Monica,CA(Spiritsman) 4/7/15/–On Monday May 4th, 2015 Gran Centenario, a tequila rich in history and Mexican heritage launched their Angels In Training program at Blue Plate Taco in Santa Monica . In the late afternoon model angles gathered outside the patio of blue plate taco for their eye […]
Read MoreSnow Leopard Vodka launches in LA
Michael Hepworth Snow Leopard Vodka launches in LA By Cheri Fox HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)4/7/15/–Snow Leopard Vodka launched in LA May 5, 2015 , with a private reception at the trendy Eveleigh restaurant ; the party was filled with exclusive spirits media , and distributors The menu included several cocktails including the […]
Read MoreDOMAINE ANDERSON WINERY IN ANDERSON VALLEY rapidly gaining notoriety
Michael Hepworth DOMAINE ANDERSON WINERY IN ANDERSON VALLEY MAJOR INVESTMENT BY THE ROEDERER GROUP Northern California (Spiritsman) —This is a relatively new winery in the Anderson Valley region of Northern California that is and not just for the pot farms in the area. One of the newer and more ambitious wineries there is Domaine […]
Read MoreULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE Announces the 2015 Cocktail Results
Michael Hepworth ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE Announces the 2015 Cocktail Results a Five Spirits Are Given the Ultimate Rating of Five Stars for Cocktails! Once again, going where no other spirits competition dares to go, Ultimate Spirits Challenge™ (USC) announces the results of its innovative cocktail component for USC 2015. To […]
Read MoreGLENLIVET WHISKY and AMBASSADOR IAN LOGAN GOES HOLLYWOOD
Michael Hepworth GLENLIVET WHISKY and AMBASSADOR IAN LOGAN COME TO TOWN.. West Hollywood(Spiritsman)3/22/15/–Spiritsman had the recent pleasure to meet up with Glenlivet brand ambassador Ian Logan at a dinner at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, where we tasted a few of their aged releases. Glenlivet has been around since 1824 in the Livet […]
Read MoreVins de Provence Wines, L’Ermitage Hotel ALL STARS
Michael Hepworth VINS DE PROVENCE SEMINAR AND WINE TASTING Five Star, L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills By Kay Schroeder Beverly Hills, CA(Spiritsman)3/16/15/–The Vins de Provence Wine Seminar and Wine Tasting on the Roof Top was billed as a Five Star event at the Five Star, L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, California so it […]
Read MoreMoscow Mule Version 2.0, REED’s Jamaican Style Gin-gin-tini
Michael Hepworth REED’s Stronger Ginger Brew Jamaican Style Gin-gin-tini “Ya-Man” By Kay Schroeder Laguna Woods,CA(Spiritsman) 3/16/15–Originally concocted in1941 in Manhattan’s Little Moscow Chatham Hotel, this darling of the 1950’s Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood crowd has received a refreshing makeover. The original recipe was composed of vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and ice. Gin lovers have […]
Read MoreL’AVENTURE AND CLOS SELENE-A TALE OF TWO FRENCHMAN IN PASO ROBLES
Michael Hepworth L’AVENTURE AND CLOS SELENE-A TALE OF TWO FRENCHMAN IN PASO ROBLES SOUGHT AFTER WINE IN HIGH DEMAND Paso Robles(Spiritsman)2/23/15/–On my recent inspirational visit to Paso Robles I was introduced to two French vignerons who have very exciting wine brands, L’Aventure ad Clos Selene respectively. L’Aventure is generally considered by those who know one […]
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