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2007 HammerSky Vineyards Zinfandel Reserve Paso Robles

2007 HammerSky Vineyards Zinfandel Reserve Paso Robles

Yay, more zinfandel ! HammerSky made just 294 cases of this reserve Zin, a textbook example of California zinfandel that’s worth a look. Jammy with plums and cherries up front, it reveals an intricate structure underneath, with leather, tobacco,... 

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Original Recipe: The Magnificent Bastard

Original Recipe: The Magnificent Bastard

Our friends at Magnificent Bastard announced a contest to create a namesake cocktail for them late last year. After giving it much thought, here’s what I came up with and submitted Our friends at Magnificent Bastard announced a contest to create... 

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Allday Energy Shot

Allday Energy Shot

All day I’ve felt barely awake… so an “energy shot” was probably in order to feel awake enough to make it through the evening. Allday Energy (their spelling) relies on L-Carnitine, L-Arginine, and D-Ribose — three things... 

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Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 Years Old Rum

Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 Years Old Rum

First produced in Cuba, Matusalem now hails from the Dominican Republic (after a stint in the U.S. — presumably Puerto Rico), but claims to hold fast to its original Cuban recipe dating back to 1872. This is the company’s top-end bottling,... 

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Recipe: The Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Cocktail

Recipe: The Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Cocktail

Our friends at BourbonBlog.com came up with this one , to be “unveiled” at la.venue in New York on Saturday, January 30. It is presented here without comment. The Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Cocktail Recipe from BourbonBlog.com’s Stephen... 

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Sandeman Tawny Port 20 Years Old

Sandeman Tawny Port 20 Years Old

A good, old 20 year old tawny port with a ruddy brick-red color, Sandeman’s affordable porto is an easy and accessible entry to the style. Port’s traditional raisin and prune characteristics are present, but they are considerably muted beneath... 

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DonQ Flavored Rums

DonQ Flavored Rums

DonQ is a huge rum brand from Puerto Rico. It’s now producing three flavored versions, two of which we were fortunate enough to review. Flavorings are natural and the proof level is rock bottom, so drink all you want DonQ is a huge rum brand from... 

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Jelly Shots

Jelly Shots

In 1862 Jerry Thomas, in what is widely considered to be the world’s first cocktail guide, “How to Mix Drinks”, wrote, ‘Many perso… In 1862 Jerry Thomas, in what is widely considered to be the world’s first cocktail... 

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Screwdriver

Screwdriver

‘I’d rather swallow a screwdriver!’ That’s – allegedly – how the classic cocktail of vodka and orange juice was greeted whe… ‘I’d rather swallow a screwdriver!’ That’s – allegedly – how the classic cocktail of vodka and orange... 

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Colour Theme – Multi Coloured

Colour Theme – Multi Coloured

Cocktails come in all colours of the rainbow. Some of the most popular cocktails today are the multi coloured drinks. Whatever… Cocktails come in all colours of the rainbow. Some of the most popular cocktails today are the multi coloured drinks.... 

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