XXIV Karat Champagne with gold flakes “A Way of Life” all in
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)11/21/14/–Celebrate life and create a spectacle everywhere you go. Don’t be afraid to make them blush. When all eyes are on you, you’re at your best. Go all out and live life all in. Make tonight the best night ever. They’ll thank you in the morning. Not just a status symbol, […]
Read MoreThe K Club’s Rhubarb Mojito – warming guests with the flavors of white rum and nutmeg
Michael Hepworth CO. KILDARE, IRELAND, (Spiritsman)11/21/14/- Holiday cheer comes by the glassful at The K Club with their sophisticated Christmas Cocktail – The Rhubarb Mojito – warming guests with the flavors of white rum and nutmeg. Inspired by the hotel’s own indigenous “Straffan Red Rhubarb” that has been grown on the grounds since it was a private […]
Read MoreLILLET DEBUTS ITS 2010 RESERVE DE JEAN LILLET AT ACE HOTEL
Michael Hepworth LILLET DEBUTS ITS 2010 RESERVE DE JEAN LILLET AT ACE HOTEL Los Angeles(Spiritsman)11/14/14/–Maison Lillet recently launched its Jean de Lillet 2010 Reserve at a trendy Invitation only at the ACE HOTEL in downtown Los Angeles and SPIRITSMAN Was there to check it out. Brand ambassador Claire Needham was on hand mixing up the cocktails as a […]
Read More12 Michelin Stars in Seven Days: Journey to Germany’s Unexpected Culinary Center
Michael Hepworth 12 Michelin Stars in Seven Days: Journey to Germany’s Unexpected Culinary Center Experience 12 Michelin Stars on Zicasso’s new custom tour to The Black Forest of Germany San Francisco, CA(Spiritsman) 10/22/14/– –Ditch the schnitzel and drop the bratwurst as Zicasso, experts in handcrafted travel, forges an edible journey to the world’s most […]
Read MoreCookies, Coffee and Cream cocktail featuring a rim of crushed Benne wafers
Michael Hepworth OPEN SESAME: THOROUGHBRED CLUB BARTENDERS ADD CHARLESTON’S BELOVED BENNE WAFERS TO NEW COCKTAIL Charleston, SC – (Spiritsman)10/22/14/–– Coating the rim of a glass with sugar or salt can add an additional depth to a cocktail’s flavor. While salt is classic for margaritas and sugar for hot toddies, the mixologists at the Thoroughbred […]
Read MoreNational Vodka Day 2014: Ménage à Trois Vodka sinful flavors: Classic, Triple Berry and Triple Citrus
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)10/19/14/–Evins food, wine and spirits team here – I’ve got a really campy new vodka with a national rollout during National Vodka Day Ménage à Trois Vodka is a slightly salacious new addition to the Trinchero spirits portfolio – This brand spankin’ new, triple-distilled, corn vodka is hitting shelves all year and comes in, you […]
Read MoreCalvados’s Pumpkin, Ginger, Apple Spices all perfect base for fall cocktails
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)10/19/14/–Calvados that provide the perfect base for fall cocktails, complementing all your favorite seasonal flavors: apple, pumpkin ginger, vanilla and clove. These three delicious cocktails featuring the gems of Spirit France truly embody autumn, in a glass: Grande Pumpkin Spiced Smash by Joshua Perlman, Avec Restaurant, Chicago 1 1/2 oz Calvados Père Magloire V.S.O.P. 1/2 […]
Read MoreTEQUILA HERRADURA UNVEILS LIMITD EDITION COLECCION DE LA CASA
Michael Hepworth TEQUILA HERRADURA UNVEILS LIMITD EDITION COLECCION DE LA CASA SCOTCH CASK FINISH MAKES IT UNIQUE Mexico(Spiritsman)10/17/14/–Spiritsman was live in Mexico this week to be one of the first people to taste the latest release from Tequila giant Herradura. The tasting of the Coleccion De La Casa with a Scotch […]
Read MoreHeritage Fine Wines; Jordan Andrieu opens in Beverly Hills
Michael Hepworth By Cheri Fox Heritage Fine Wines; Jordan Andrieu opens in Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, CA(10/11/14/–On Thursday October 9, 2014 Beverly Hills welcomed the opening of Heritage Fine Wines at 9400 S Santa Monica Blvd, and the corner of Canon Drive. Jordane Andrieu owner and third generation wine maker, […]
Read MoreOLE SMOKY MOONSHINE AVAILABLE IN 49 STATES
OLE SMOKY MOONSHINE LANDS MAJOR DISTRIBUTION DEAL NOW AVAILABLE IN 49 STATES Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)9/29/14/–Moonshine has now been legal for about 4 ½ years and of the handful of companies selling right now, OLE SMOKY out of Gatlingburg, Tennessee seems to have the upper hand. About 750,000 cases […]
Read MoreHIGHLAND PARK LAUNCHES DARK ORIGINS SINGLE MALT
Michael Hepworth HIGHLAND PARK LAUNCHES DARK ORIGINS SINGLE MALT Can’t Beat It Scottish version of a ‘bootlegger” HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)9/13/14/–Highland Park Scotch Whisky has a rich heritage from its home base in Orkney where it is one of The few distilleries in the farthest Northern outpost of the British Isles. The new […]
Read MoreNapa Valley Wine Shaken–but not Stirred
Michael Hepworth Napa Valley,CA(Spiritsman)8/29/14/–The earthquake which hit the Napa Valley on Sunday, August 24th has left us feeling a little shaky, but also very lucky: lucky that none of our employees were hurt and we were able to save virtually all of the wine. As Hailey commented, “those barrels are dang tough!” Although […]
Read MoreGREY GOOSE LAUNCH NEW VX PRODUCT-RICH COMBINATION OF VODKA AND COGNAC
Michael Hepworth West HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)8/24/14/–September sees the release of the latest product in the Grey Goose empire, VX Grey Goose, A combination of their brand leader vodka and cognac. A soft launch of private tastings in select cities saw SPIRITSMAN treading the boards in West Hollywood this week for a very select gathering that included two of […]
Read MoreCAMPO DE ENCANTO PISCO from PERU World’s Best happy to spread the word
Michael Hepworth CAMPO DE ENCANTO PISCO FROM PERU. POWERFUL SPIRIT MAKING INROADS INTO THE MARKET HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)8/12/14/—I know very little about this spirit from Peru, but the people behind it seem very nice and it is really a labor of love to spread the word about it in the USA. The spirit is also very nice, […]
Read MoreCABERNET SAUVIGNON FROM TANNER DAFOE WINERY
Michael Hepworth CABERNET SAUVIGNON FROM TANNER DAFOE WINERY BOUTIQUE OPERATION SETS A HIGH STANDARD HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman(8/3/14/–Only 142 cases of the 2010 Tanner Dafoe 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon are produced and since this is a wine you can keep for up to 15 years we must assume that if you can force yourself not to drink it, […]
Read MoreTHE ALCOVE CAFE CELEBRATES TEN YEARS IN LOS FELIZ
THE ALCOVE CAFE CELEBRATES TEN YEARS IN LOS FELIZ HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)7/27/14/–The Alcove Cafe is a very popular spot in Los Feliz that is celebrating ten years in business, and it is in fact three separate ventures under one umbrella. There is the restaurant itself, the BIG BAR and a chocolate company that has recently been started by […]
Read MoreMari Vanna Los Angeles Hosts Star-Studded One Year Anniversary Party
Michael Hepworth Mari Vanna Los Angeles Hosts Star-Studded One Year Anniversary Party Los Angeles, Calif.(Spiritsman)7/26/14/ – Last night, over 200 Angelenos and VIPs turned out for Mari Vanna LA’s one year anniversary party. Owner Tatiana Brunetti was joined by high profile attendees such as Alfred Molina, Omar Miller, Max Azria, Clifton Collins Jr., Leslie David Baker, Jeff Rice, Chris Williams and more to celebrate the […]
Read MoreSCHRAMSBERG SPARKLING WINES AND THE POLITICAL CONNECTION
SCHRAMSBERG SPARKLING WINES AND THE POLITICAL CONNECTION Michael Hepworth Hail To the Chief HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)7/16/14/–Schramsberg Wines are based in Calistoga, California, and the relatively high end.Winery has been family owned since 1965 at the original estate started by German Immigrant Jacob Schram in 1862. Interestingly at that time their were 21 wineries. In Napa Valley utilizing less […]
Read MoreA BEER DRINKERS GUIDE TO ENJOY KNOWING AND ENJOYING FINE WINE
A BEER DRINKERS GUIDE TO ENJOY KNOWING AND ENJOYING FINE WINE WORLDS BEST COCKTAILS By Michael Hepworth Hollywood(Spiritsman)7/12/14/–I always thought that beer drinkers were equally as fascinated with wine, but apparently Many do not know the first thing about it. Hence the book by author Jim Laughren, Certified Wine Educator and President of WineHead […]
Read MoreA TALE OF TWO RUMS-PILAR AND PRIVATEER
A TALE OF TWO RUMS-PILAR AND PRIVATEER BOTH RUMS STEEPED IN HISTORY Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)7/7/14/–There are two new rums on the market called Pilar and Privateer, and both have an interesting tale to tell. First of all Pilar is actually called Papa’s Pilar, and is named after Ernest Hemmingway’s constant companion and muse, […]
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