Tag: Vodka
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Review – Reyka Vodka
What first struck me as I looked at the review bottle of Reyka vodka I had been sent was the bottle itself and not how you’d think. The bottle design is unique with “Iceland” (it’s home country) embossed around the shoulder, but that’s not what caught my eye. What I really enjoy is the glass…
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Honeysuckle
Creating original cocktails from scratch is something that’s always been a challenge for me. Where should I start? What spirit should I use? Often, I find myself stuck. So, on the occasion that I’m struck with inspiration, it’s a great feeling. I got that feeling when sampling ALO last week. ALO Elated has a nice…
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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…
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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.”…
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Review – Vision Vodka
Some might say that the premium vodka boom is coming to an end making way for other trends like premium tequila and craft cocktails. If my recent samples say anything, it’s that this belief is completely untrue. This week I’m offering up my review of Vision vodka. The bottle design and labeling are very minimal…