Liquor/Mixers
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Cruzan Black Strap Rum
Very dark brown, almost black. A whiff of seasoning salt, along with Cracker Jacks, molasses, medicinal, and mineral aromas. Opens very quickly with coffee and toffee ...
August 28, 2008
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Bacardi Anejo Rum
Brownish light amber in color. Aromas of pine forest, eucalyptus, light molasses along with faint metallic hints. Opens fairly quickly with a shot of butterscotch ...
August 26, 2008
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Remy Martin VSOP Cognac
Remy VSOP is a Fine Champagne Cognac. This means that it is a blend from the two best regions in Cognac, France--Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne (the word ...
August 26, 2008
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Bombay Dry Gin
Clear. Lemon/lime along with fresh, fragrant botanicals such as coriander and cassia in the nose. Teases on the palate at first, then opens with dry citrus peel and ...
August 25, 2008
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Vodka
In 2007, the European Union tried to refine their legal definition for vodka. Previously, the EU had defined vodka as a distilled spirit made from any agricultural ...
August 24, 2008
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Shakespeare Vodka
Clear. Pine, cotton candy, and floral aromas. Laid back and silky at first. Then cantaloupe notes lead to mild fruity sweetness quickly followed by dry spice. The ...
August 23, 2008
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Maison Surrenne Petite Champagne Cognac
The full name is Maison Surrenne Ancienne Distillerie Petite Champagne Cognac. This is a very approachable Cognac for people just starting to get into these French ...
August 23, 2008
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Appletini
OK, you're probably wondering where the green stuff is...the DeKuyper apple schnapps. Well, you can make an Appletini with that "schnapps" or its cousins if you want a ...
August 22, 2008
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French Apple Martini
This drink is similar to the ubiquitous Appletini, but uses Calvados as the base spirit instead of vodka. Calvados is a French apple brandy from Normandy. This drink ...
August 21, 2008
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Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey
Light brownish-amber color. Light aromas of honey, sandalwood, and raisin toast. Smooth, velvety open quickly followed by warm heat. Faint herbal hints, lemon, and ...
August 20, 2008
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Gin
Whoever first thought of adding juniper berries to a base spirit was a genius. This was a pioneer of the first order, with cunning creativity and good taste. This ...
August 18, 2008
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Saint James Royal Ambre Rum
Rust-orange color. Smoked sugar cane, orange sugar, and Amaretto aromas. Actually, it smells like a freshly prepared bourbon Old Fashioned. Measured opening on the ...
August 17, 2008
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El Dorado 12 Year Demerara Rum
Orange-amber color. Brown sugar, burnt orange, tobacco, and damp earth in the nose. Opens steadily into a medium body with honeyed, smoky sweetness, though lighter and ...
August 15, 2008
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Macallan 10 Year Fine Oak Scotch Whisky
Amber in color. A nose of light smoke and buttery toast. Restrained and evenly balanced with a light body. Then a dose of snappy acidity layered on honey and ginger ...
August 13, 2008
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Cockspur Fine Rum
Pale amber in color. Fairly strong bouquet of peach pastry, vanilla, kiwi, sugared almonds, and honey. Restrained on the palate at first, then opens some into a light ...
August 12, 2008