Month: July 2011

  • Review – Alize Red Passion

    Long a favorite of musicians like 2Pac, Notorious BIG and Jay-Z, Alize was a spirit I had heard about but never had the chance to sample.  That is until recently.  I received a bottle of Alize Red Passion for review and my interest, or rather Elisabeth’s interest, was immediately piqued.  I do have to admit…

  • Review – Spring44 Vodkas and Gin

    Talking to the proprietor of a small farmer’s market stand or family run business is always an uplifting experience for me.  The passion that these folks exude simply can’t be beat.  Talking to Jeff Lindauer, CEO of Spring44, is the same.  The passion for his products is palpable and you’re quickly wrapped up in the…

  • Review – I Spirit Vodka

    A new vodka is coming to market with some serious names behind it.  A collaboration between restauranteur Arrigo Cipriani (who’s father started Harry’s Bar in Venice), Lapo Elkann of Fiat Automobiles and Friulian distillers Marco Fantinel and Francesco Cosulich, I Spirit Vodka is “the essence of culture, taste and Italian flavors from yesterday and today.”…

  • BarSmarts Advanced

    Have you ever been talking with someone and had them say something along the lines of “Oh, man.  You put Jeff and Dave in a room and you’ve got a party.”  You know the kind of line I’m talking about.  It’s rarely true, very cliche and mostly annoying.  Well, get ready for one of my…

  • Maple Leaf – Deliciously Arboreal

    Last week I was looking for a new cocktail to try out and stumbled across the Maple Leaf on Anvil’s drink menu.  The thought of a whiskey sour sweetened with maple syrup was more than I could pass up.  I did a bit of searching around and found the recipe on Bobby Heugel’s site.  No…