SIGNATURE SIPS AT BALEEN KITCHEN
Michael Hepworth By Bonnie Carroll Redondo Beach,CA(Spiritsman)8/13/12/—If you are traveling to enjoy the 17th Annual Redondo Beach Surf & Turf Lobster Festival, to be held at the Seaside Lagoon on September 21 through 23, don’t miss an opportunity to stop by the chic BALEEN Kitchen in the Portofino Hotel & Marina to sample cocktails […]
Read MoreEXCLUSIV VODKA-Value for $10. A HIT WITH THE JUDGES
Michael Hepworth Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)8/13/12/—This is a nice smooth and cheap vodka from Moldova that defies its price point of about $10, not bad for a vodka that received a 91 point rating in January from the Beverage Tasting Institute. That is a 1 point improvement from the 90 […]
Read MoreThe Original Chronic Ice Flavor Hemp Tea
Michael Hepworth Hollywood CA(Spiritsman)8/8/12/—Chronic Ice Classic Lemon is America’s original premium hemp beverage. Not only is it packed with deliciousness, it is made from healthful ingredients, like hemp seed powder and organic green and black teas. Chronic Ice Classic Lemon refreshes and energizes you. Hemp seed is often called a superfood. It contains approximately […]
Read MoreSan Diego Spirits Festival 2012: Cocktails, Culinary, Entertainment and Competition
Shake it Up at the 2012 San Diego Spirits Festival August 25-26 The most anticipated event of the summer is only a few weeks away. The 4th annual San Diego Spirits Festival, the preeminent West Coast cocktail, culinary, and cultural event is set to make a huge splash in the San Diego Bay area on […]
Read MoreAlcohol Inspired Refresher “AIR” Water + Alcohol Carbonated sparkling water-based alcoholic beverage
Michael Hepworth Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)8/2/12/—And for the latter, Air — or “Alcohol Inspired Refresher” — is a boozy revelation. It’s the world’s first sparkling water-based alcoholic beverage, nearly odorless and tasteless. Crack open a can and pour it over ice and it’s basically indistinguishable from a glass of seltzer, with no alcoholic aroma at all. In […]
Read MoreAkvinta Super Premium Vodka FABULOUS “healthy” option drink recipes
Michael Hepworth Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)8/1/12/—Akvinta Vodka has been created in a micro distillery using only Italian organic wheat and pure Croatian artisanal water, providing consumers with a smooth, balanced and honest vodka. As a USDA certified organic product, Akvinta Vodka contains virtually no impurities, has no preservatives, no added sugar and no artificial flavoring. […]
Read MoreDomestic Technology’s Cocktail Crafting With 1933 Group Mixologist, Arron Stepka
THE INSTITUTE OF DOMESTIC TECHNOLOGY PRESENTS COCKTAIL CRAFTING WITH 1933 GROUP MIXOLOGIST, AARON STEPKA At Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, August 7th and 9th Michael Hepworth Beverly Hills,CA(Spiritsman)7/31/12/—The Institute of Domestic Technology presents Cocktail Crafting, an inaugural class in partnership with the City of Beverly Hills. Instructed by Oldfield’s Liquor Room/ 1933 Group Mixologist, Aaron […]
Read MoreGrammy Award-Winning Super Producer Timbaland announces the launch LeSUTRA Sparkling Vodka
Michael Hepworth Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)7/29/12/—Grammy Award-Winning Super Producer Timbaland announces the launch of his latest venture LeSUTRA – a breakthrough ultra premium sparkling liqueur in four tantalizing flavors including blueberry, strawberry, grape and peach. Timbaland, as one of four owners of the brand, will launch the product Labor Day weekend at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach with a […]
Read MorePernod® Absinthe celebrates at Tales of the Cocktail the lift of the Absinthe Ban Five Years Ago
Pernod® Absinthe celebrates at Tales of the Cocktail the lift of the Absinthe Ban Five Years Ago Michael Hepworth New York, NY(Spirtisman) 7/26/12/– What is thought of as a classical spirit and found in the chicest of bars was illegal just five years ago. This week marks the 100th Anniversary of the absinthe ban in […]
Read MoreThe right price for a bottle of wine depending on the quality, the scarcity, the demand and other economic, social and psychological imperatives.
Wine’s Sweet Spot Is a $20 Bill Michael Hepworth By Eric Asimov Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)(New York Times)7/26/12/—WHAT’S the right price for a bottle of wine? Silly question, I know. All sorts of prices are right, depending on the quality of the wine, the scarcity, the demand and other economic, social and psychological imperatives. Strictly speaking, a […]
Read MoreSpodee, the world’s first 36-proof wine gets its kick from bona fide moonshine, based on a Depression-era recipe
Spodee, the world’s first 36-proof wine gets its kick from bona fide moonshine, based on a Depression-era recipe Michael Hepworth Put a Cork in It Introducing Spodee, the vintage that packs a punch Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman )(Today;s Rundown )7/19/12/—We like a fine glass of grand cru as much as the next guy, but you know the […]
Read MoreMARIPOSA AGAVE NECTAR LIQUEUR LAUNCHED ON MARKET
Michael Hepworth Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)7/19/12/—This will become a mixologist’s favorite as it allows them to be far more creative than usual, as this is a liqueur that goes with tequila, rum and gin, and virtually every other spirit out there. Created by the progressive distillery Heaven Hill in Bardstown, Kentucky and […]
Read MorePark City Food and Wine Classic welcomes guests to experience the summer season
Welcome! The Park City Food and Wine Classic is a premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats, and our distinguished guests gather Michael Hepworth By Cheri Fox Park City, UT(Spiristman)7/15/12/—Park City, Utah is usually thought of a winter wonderland and renowned for […]
Read MoreCascade Ice Sparkling Water CLEAN. CRISP. DELICIOUS an avalanche of flavors!.
Michael Hepworth By Michael Cohan Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)7/12/12/—There have been many reviews and facts revealed lately so I will give you the short and skinny when describing the new Cascade Ice sparkling waters and how they deliver an avalanche of flavors!. In total, there are 31 varieties of which my friend and I […]
Read MoreTEQUILA UNIVERSITY AT THE ORTEGA 120
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- July 4, 2012
- AT THE ORTEGA 120
- Beverly Hills
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- By Michael Hepworth
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- ORTEGA 120 in Redondo Beach
- TEQUILA UNIVERSITY
By Michael Hepworth Redondo Beach, CA(Spiritsman)7/4/12/–If you ever wanted to learn more about tequila and you are in the greater Los Angeles Area then a visit to ORTEGA 120 in Redondo Beach on the border with Palos Verdes should be on your calendar. The spacious restaurant opened up in May 2008 deep in the […]
Read MoreRHUBARB tea ORGANIC SPIRIT-80 PROOF KNOCKOUT
RHUBARB tea ORGANIC SPIRIT-80 PROOF KNOCKOUT By Michael Hepworth Hollywood, CA(Spiritsman)6/23/12/—Yes you heard it right; Rhubarb tea is a new spirit on the market produced by Art in the Age Craft Spirits, a Philadelphia outfit. The 80 proof spirit is apparently well grounded in Philadelphia, with Benjamin Franklin being the first person to […]
Read MoreLAETITIA WINES AND SMALL LOT PINOT NOIR
By Michael Hepworth Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)6/18/12/—The Laetitia vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir was harvested in October 2010 in what has been described as one of the coolest years on record. The winery realized that the vintage was going to be special so they did some aggressive fruit drops which was helped by a heatwave that lasted a […]
Read MoreCelebrate Summer Solstice with these summer-inspired cocktails
Micheal Hepworth Hollywood, CA(Spiritsman)6/16/12/—The Summer Solstice is soon approaching and with it marks the official start of summer! I wanted to see if you and your readers would be interested in creating a series of summer cocktails inspired by this celestial event. This June 20th—day of the Summer Solstice—night can wait. Just like the sun, […]
Read MoreHappy Summer! Low-Calorie Cocktail Recipes
Michael Hepworth Hollywood, CA(Spiritsman)6/16/12/—It’s time for pool parties and outdoor evening get-togethers – which wouldn’t be complete without some fun cocktails. We’ve got some recipe ideas that will keep you refreshed and satisfied without sacrificing your waistline! Did you know that one regular Margarita is over 600 calories per serving? No thank you! Using Cascade […]
Read MorePARTIDA MARGARITA A SOCIETY TASTE SENSATION
Michael Hepworth By Bonnie Carroll Montecito, CA(Spiritsman)6/11/12/—Among the guests at the recent Taste of the Nation Fundraising Event in Montecito to support Santa Barbara Food Bank and Meals on Wheels was Richard Mineards, society columnist for the Montecito Journal, who just adored the […]
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