El Bandido Yankee Tequila, 100% Certified Additive-Free, oxygenated for extra-smooth flavor, launching in June.
Amidst a booming tequila market and an impressive selection of bottles on shelves, a new tequila launches in time for patios and parties post-COVID. And as part of the brand, a mysterious, fun-loving bandido is delivering the damned finest tequila to aficionados everywhere. El Bandido Yankee Tequila Company launches with its first two expressions, […]
Read MorePacific Wine & Food Classic Presents New Curated Tasting Experiences October 1, 2022
Newport Beach, Calif. – August 25, 2022 – Pacific Wine & Food Classic presents exciting new tasting experiences to accompany an extensive lineup of chefs, restaurants and wineries set to participate in the fourth annual epicurean event. Named one of USA Today’s list of 10 Best Food Festivals in the country, Pacific Wine & Food […]
Read MoreInglenook Unveils Spectacular 22,000 Square-Foot Winery Cave, Featuring 120 Remotely Controlled Fermentation Tanks
Inglenook Unveils Spectacular 22,000 Square-Foot Winery Cave, Featuring 120 Remotely Controlled Fermentation Tanks That are Aligned with each Organically Farmed Vineyard Block Complex design includes 30 miles of wire, 6 miles of conduit, 1,000 cubic yards of low CO2 concrete, and a separate room for white wine fermentation RUTHERFORD, California (August 25, 2022) – Francis […]
Read MoreMeet Mutiny Island Vodka
A Smoking Sensational Award-Winning Spirit! by Ellen Fassler In a recent trip to the Virgin Islands, it was brought to my attention to explore a spirit native to the islands, and it wasn’t rum! My goal was to experience the #1 Vodka in World uniquely made from breadfruit and Caribbean rainwater, on the island of […]
Read MoreGRAY WHALE GIN AND THEIR LOVE FOR THE PACIFIC COASTLINE
This a premium California gin that is based only on six botanicals, which is less than a lot of gins on the market and progress in six years has been substantial. The smartly packaged gin is now number five on the market in the premium gin division, and the smooth taste coming out of their […]
Read More“Shaken, Not Stirred”…….The Name’s Morgan; Piers Morgan!
The name’s Morgan; Piers Morgan! Piers Morgan has already declared his desire to take on Daniel Craig’s role as the world’s most famous super-spy – James Bond, but William Hill have now added him to their list of contenders. The former Good Morning Britain presenter teased fans with a snap in a traditional 007 pose […]
Read MoreFRED MINNICK’S ASCOT AWARDS HONORS; THE BEST SPIRITS OF 2021
English Whiskey earns historic win for first time ever in major spirits competition with ‘Best in Show’ Whiskey Award. Heaven Hill Brands win Best Distiller. A panel of 27 tasters chose the top spirits selects for 2021 from more than 600 entries Fred Minnick, a world-renowned bourbon and spirits critic, best-selling author, podcast host and […]
Read MoreEl Bandido Yankee Tequila, 100% Certified Additive-Free, oxygenated for extra-smooth flavor, launching in June
Amidst a booming tequila market and an impressive selection of bottles on shelves, a new tequila launches in time for patios and parties post-COVID. And as part of the brand, a mysterious, fun-loving bandido is delivering the damned finest tequila to aficionados everywhere. El Bandido Yankee Tequila Company launches with its first two expressions, a […]
Read MoreTWO RARE BOTTLES OF WINE FROM HUNGARY’S FAMOUS TOKAJ WINE REGION
CREATED BY ITS ORIGINAL WINEMAKERS IN 1889 – THE ZIMMERMAN FAMILY TO BE OFFERED AT AUCTION June 2021. Two bottles of incredibly rare 1889 Tokaji Essencia, Zimmerman Lipot from Hungary’s most renowned wine region Tokaj and from the most famous family to produce it, will be offered in Dreweatts Fine and Rare Wine and Spirits sale on July 8, […]
Read MoreNEFT PREMIUM VODKA BASED ON AUSTRIAN RYE
When a large attractive package showed up in Beverly Hills we were Immediately intrigued. The high rating of 98 given by Tasting Panel magazine also got us excited, as did the list of prestigious awards given to the brand at the highly rated San Francisco Spirits Competition. Neft is a rye-based vodka with the all-important […]
Read More24th Annual Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend Returns this May
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beloved passport-style event to replace annual lakeside festival at limited capacity in 2021 LODI, Calif., April 19, 2021 –– Lodi’s highly anticipated 24th annual Wine & Chocolate weekend safely returns Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16, 2021! This event is a fantastic way to spring forward into the new normal […]
Read MoreBIZA COCKTAILS HIT THE MARKET WITH THEIR JAZZY LOOKING CANS LOW ON ALCOHOL BUT HIGH ON FLAVOUR
BIZA COCKTAILS HIT THE MARKET WITH THEIR JAZZY LOOKING CANS LOW ON ALCOHOL BUT HIGH ON FLAVOUR Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD (SPIRITSMAN) 2/19/21/–These are canned cocktails that have recently hit the crowded seltzer market and Currently there are three flavors to choose from. All these drinks come in four-packs and because […]
Read MoreGUILLOTINE ORIGINALE VODKA AND GUILLOTINE HERITAGE VODKA “A CUT ABOVE”
GUILLOTINE ORIGINALE VODKA AND GUILLOTINE HERITAGE VODKA A CUT ABOVE https://guillotinevodka.com/ Michael Hepworth Gluten-free, Vegan, No Preservatives, Coloring Agents, or Artificial Sweeteners Vodka Aged in Limousin Oak Cognac and Armagnac Barrels By:Kay Truth Guillotine Vodka touts its vodka as being A Cut Above. An interesting double […]
Read MoreSINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKIES FROM DUBLIN LIBERTIES DISTILLERY
Michael Hepworth SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKIES FROM DUBLIN LIBERTIES DISTILLERY Here is an impressive collection of Irish Single Malt Whiskies that came across our desk recently that deserve a big mention in this forever expanding category. The new release in the USA is part of a luxury collection, all small […]
Read MoreHOTEL STARLINO VERMOUTH AND APERITIVOS ARRIVE IN USA PERFECT BLEND FOR LOWER ALCOHOL COCKTAILS
Vermouth (Spiritsman) 12/15/20/–Vermouth was actually invented in Turin, Italy, the Northern Italian town better known for Fiat cars and Juventus Football Club. The Hotel Starlino Distillery produces three varieties, a red Vermouth, Starlino Rose and Starlino Arancione, the latter two being wine based aperitifs. Vermouth was originally considered only good for medicinal purposes, […]
Read MoreGin Lane 1751—Victoria Pink Gin
Gin Lane 1751—Victoria Pink Gin Michael Hepworth By Doug Singer HOLLYWOOD (Spiritsman) 8/19/20—Named after the Gin Act of 1751, 8th generation London distiller, Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers, based in Clapham, London hit the nail on the head with this glorious creation. On a Sunday evening, while my sister was visiting […]
Read MoreGUILLOTINE ORIGINALE VODKA AND GUILLOTINE HERITAGE VODKA
GUILLOTINE ORIGINALE VODKA AND GUILLOTINE HERITAGE VODKA https://guillotinevodka.com/ VODKA REVOLUTIONAIRE la vodka fait sa revolution Vodka Aged in Limousin Oak Cognac and Armagnac Barrels Made in a 100 Year Old Distillery in France […]
Read MoreGRAND BRULOT-A CLASSIC BLEND OF COGNAC AND ECUADORIAN COFFEE
Michael Hepworth INTRODUCTION TO GRAND BRULOT-A CLASSIC BLEND OF COGNAC AND ECUADORIAN COFFEE HOLLYWOOD (Spritisman)What exactly is GRAND BRULOT I said to myself as I opened the bottle for the first time just around the time this lockdown took effect. Well Grand Brulot is listed as a VSOP Cognac Café and […]
Read MoreOREGON’S 503 DISTILLERY ADDS TO LINE OF CRAFT COCKTAILS
Michael Hepworth Oregon (Spiritsman) 5/17/20/–OREGON’S 503 DISTILLERY ADDS TO LINE OF CRAFT COCKTAILS 503 DISTILLING COMPANY out of Oregon has added Five-O-Tea to its line of canned craft cocktails which now amounts to four. They have also added California, Idaho and Washington to their distribution network and if you live in these states […]
Read MoreDANO’S DANGEROUS TEQUILA-WINS BEST IN CLASS AT SAN FRANCISCO 2020
DANO’S DANGEROUS TEQUILA-WINS BEST IN CLASS AT SAN FRANCISCO 2020 Michael Hepworth Hollywood (Spiritsman) 5/4/20/–A new tequila came across our desk the other day and Dano’s Tequila is one you will be hearing about a lot in the future. They recently won the Best in Class Anejo at the prestigious San Francisco […]
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