Red State and Blue State Bourbons Hits The Campaign Sales Trail
RED STATE AND BLUE STATE BOURBONS HIT THE MARKET By Michael Hepworth Los Angeles,CA(Spiritsman)12/12/11/—Heaven Hill Distilleries in Bardstown, Kentucky, are just about to release two limited Edition American Bourbons-Red State and Blue State, just in time for the red hot political season that kicks off in Iowa on January 3. These 80 proof bourbons will […]
Read MoreCrotalo Tequila Extra Anejo Reserve Winner: 1st Place Spirits of Mexico 2011
CROTALO TEQUILA HIGH END ALL THE WAY TO EXTRA ANEJO RESERVE By Michael Hepworth Los Angeles,CA(Spiritsman)12/3/11/— Here is a great holiday gift giving idea for anybody you know who will want to experience a hard to find ultra- another new Ultra-Premium Tequila that is hand picked and a limited production. The unique fact is […]
Read MoreDestilería Canéca family crafted rum “infused with music” release its first bottles of rum distilled in Miami
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“At the end of the day it’s sexy, fun, delicious Miami” Michael Hepworth By Sarah Elder Miami,FL(Spiritsman)11/29/11/—In front of a one-story building in Wynwood there is a large oak barrel, transported from a Jack Daniels distillery in Wisconsin. It is the sole indicator that a Miami-based distillery, Destilería Canéca, LLC. is crafting rum in that […]
Read MoreHagar Back in the Booze Business: Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum
Michael Hepworth By Joe Robinson HonoluluHawaii(Spiritsman)11/29/11/— Sammy Hagar is back in the booze business. Four years after selling off the majority of his Cabo Wabo Tequila company, the Chickenfoot/former Van Halen singer was at the Hard Rock Honolulu in Hawaii last week to promote his new spirit line, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum. Things started […]
Read MoreInternational Wine and Spirits Competition: Reyka Vodka is celebrating its win of the prestigious Vodka Trophy
Iceland Wants To Buy You A Drink Michael Hepworth New York, NY(Spiritsman)11/29/11/—/PRNewswire/ — Iceland’s small batch Reyka Vodka is celebrating its win of the prestigious Vodka Trophy at the annual International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) by announcing Iceland Wants to Buy You a Drink. During the month of December, Reyka will invite fans […]
Read MoreMoet & Chandon Champagne Presents The Golden Premium Jeroboam
Moet& Chandon Presents The Golden Premium Jeroboam: A Handcrafted And Hand- Customised Masterpiece Honouring A Grand Heritage Moët & Chandon, the champagne of Success and Glamour since 1743. For more than two centuries, the Maison celebrates accomplishments and charismatic appeals with grandeur and generosity. Michael Hepworth Paris(Spiritsman)11/21/11 — Closing 2011 with the ultimate gesture […]
Read MoreTis the season to be jolly’ Fa la la la la, Inspired Holiday Cocktails
GIVE THANKS THIS SEASON FOR HOLIDAY inspired cocktail recipes Michael Hepworth Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)11/21/11/—When it comes to giving thanks, there are many ways people can show their appreciation. Showing gratitude and thanks for your family starts by offering festive cocktails that encompass the spirit of Thanksgiving. Fresh fall flavors, pumpkin and apple spices, as well as […]
Read MoreChampagne Chilled,Caviar Creations, Cooked Alligator & Chamber Music The Goodlife
By Michael Hepworth BEVERLY HILLS, CA(Spiritsman)11/20/11/—A fun launch and party took place this week at a Bel Air private home to make caviar more available to the general public. The Beverly Hills Caviar Company created the event with chef Marcel Vigneron to create a series of caviar based dishes, which frankly had the well heeled […]
Read MoreThe Libational Library: Gift Ideas for Spirituous Holidays
The Libational Library: Michael Hepworth Washington, DC(Spiritsman)11/18/11 – Many new drinks books have recently hit the market just in time for holiday gift-giving. From distilling heritage to cocktail recipes, this year’s bookstore offers tasteful reading for every spirits enthusiast. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States recommends the following recently released publications for […]
Read MoreThailand Flights of Fancy “Sky Bars” creativity, quality and fresh ingredients
Thailand Flights of Fancy “Sky Bars” By Elyse Glickman Bangkok(Spiritsman)11/10/11/—When it comes to Bangkok’s “Sky Bars” that top hotels and apartment complexes, the sky is the limit when it comes to creativity, quality and fresh ingredients. While many of the actual recipes are closely kept secrets, we stirred up our own versions at […]
Read MoreBangkok has it all, luxury shopping, spicy food, classy cocktails, dazzling culture and now has you
Thailand Has You Now Bangkok surprises with luxury shopping, bargain hunting, spicy food, a classy cocktail scene and dazzling culture; Thailand’s small towns abound with rustic charm. By Elyse Glickman Bangkok(Spiritsman)11/10/11—Much of Thailand’s mystique lies in its food and the lush tropical landscape that begets its famed Thai Hom Mali rice (the rice formerly […]
Read MoreSouth Africa’s Flavorful and Fragrant Cocktails with A Taste of Africa
Aromatic Africa By Elyse Glickman South Africa(Spiritsman)11/10/11/—Flavorful and Fragrant Cocktails from South Africa Amarula Mint Star Kapama Lodge 2 oz Amarula Cream 1 oz White Rum (LLM recommends Tommy Bahama) 3 sprigs of fresh mint pinch fresh lemon zest crushed ice Lemon peel twist (optional) Muddle mint leaves gently with the back of a […]
Read MoreSouth Africa: Goal Oriented, with distinctive wine, spirits, cuisine and multi-cultural outlook.
South Africa: Goal Oriented A year after the Soccer World Cup, the “New” South Africa still scores, thanks to its distinctive wine, spirits, cuisine and multi-cultural outlook. By Elyse Glickman South Africa(Spiritsman)11/10/11/—Last summer, people were glued to their televisions during the Soccer World Cup in a way that transcended the action on the field. […]
Read MoreLOUIS XIII® Partners with Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation, Filmmakers For Film Preservation
LOUIS XIII® PARTNERS WITH THE FILM FOUNDATION The King of Cognacs Preserves “True Genius” in Cinema Los Angeles, CA(Spiritsman) 11/8/11/—“For The Advancement of Film Preservation” ,LOUIS XIII® Grande Champagne Cognac, the world’s most esteemed spirit from the House of Rémy Martin®, announces a new partnership with The Film Foundation, the leading non-profit film preservation […]
Read MoreNew Playground: One-Eyed Gypsy ‘carnie bachanale’ Come Eat, Drink, Play, Groove in Downtown L.A.
Come Eat, Drink, Play, and Groove at LA’s New Playground: One-Eyed Gypsy ‘carnie bachanale’ By Christina Cha Los Angeles, CA(Spiritsman)10/31/11/—Introducing LA’s latest nightlife attraction, The One-Eyed Gypsy, the epitome of an adult playground. Formerly known as Bordello and prior before as the Little Pedro’s, is historically marked as one of the oldest watering holes in […]
Read MoreKARMA TEQUILA: Spices Up the Market with Secret Family recipe
KARMA TEQUILA SPICES UP THE MARKET By Michael Hepworth Los Angeles,CA(Spiritsman)10/30/11/—Karma Tequila hit the stores last year and at $36 for the Silver should do very well in the middle to high end tequila market. Distilled in the highlands of Jalisco in a family owned distillery that has been in operation for 70 years, […]
Read MoreI SPIRIT ITALIAN VODKA “the original Italian vodka”
I SPIRIT ITALIAN VODKA By Michael Hepworth Los Angeles, CA(Spiritsman)10/23/11/—This is a smooth tasting and high end Vodka from the unlikely location of Italy, a far cry from Eastern Europe or Scandinavia, but it certainly gets the thumbs up from this writer. Just when I thought the luxury Vodka market had peaked here comes […]
Read MorePURITY VODKA: Award-Winning Ultra-Premium Spirit
PURITY VODKA By Michael Hepworth Los Angeles, CA(Spiritsman)10/21/11/—Yet another newcomer to the market, and this vodka hails from Sweden, home to One of my favorites, the excellent Karlsson’s Gold. This year saw the vodka hit some of the top bars and restaurants in New York and an aggressive marketing campaign will see it in the […]
Read MoreBakon-Vodka What Will They Think Of Next?
BAKON VODKA-WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT? By Michael Hepworth Los Angeles, CA(Spiritsman)10/12/11/—Yes you are correct, a company has recently launched Bakon Vodka in the hope that it will be the next big thing in flavoured Vodka’s. Vodka purists and Jewish people will not even go near this product, but those of you who fancy […]
Read MoreBUSHMILLS Irish Whiskey “Since Way Back” 400 years of Sharing
BUSHMILLS IRISH WHISKEY TASTING NIGHT Shared among friends since 1608 By Harvey Sid Fisher “Life is like tennis. Sometimes we are required to serve.” A whiskey tasting event is a pleasant way to pass the time until my turn comes around to serve again. Los Angeles,CA(Spiritsman)10/5/11/—Bushmills Irish Whiskey was in town last night, and threw […]
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