Spirit
Mount Gay "Extra Old", Barbados Rum
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August 11 to August 17, 2010
Mount Gay proudly carries the moniker of 'the world's oldest rum distillery.' With more than 300 years of history Mount Gay has become synonymous with its home island of Barbados and the entire rum world.
Whitley Neill London Dry Gin, England
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August 4 to August 10, 2010
Whitley Neill London Dry Gin was created by Johnny Neill in Warrington, England just three years ago. Neill comes from a long line of distillers and brewers who have operated in the region for more than two centuries. Neill's Gin is produced in a relatively small and independent distillery utilizing antique copper pot stills that create a round and lush spirit....
Finlandia Grapefruit Fusion
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July 7 to July 13, 2010
We absolutely love the Finlandia Grapefruit Fusion. It’s one of our favorite flavored Vodkas. Why? Well, it tastes great and pure being unmistakably grapefruit and in a good way. Further, it’s made by a “real” brand and distillery that has been crafting fine Vodka for decades, and last but not least, it’s under $20 a bottle!
Semental Silver, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico)
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June 30 to July 6, 2010
One relatively new brand, Tequila Semental (founded in 2007) has caught our eye. Tequila Semental is the creation of proprietor Efrain Lopez Gurza with cooperation of master distiller and blender Valente Arellano (no known relation to the famous bullfighter of the same name.)
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey
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June 16 to June 20, 2010
At a time when new brands are nearly tripping over themselves in their quest for homogeny, truly unique products of substance stand out. (At least they do at BevX!) Break out of the mold with this great Whiskey...
Partida Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila - Mexico
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June 9 to June 15, 2010
By now, BevX readers know that we love real Tequila. Without question, real Tequila is hotter than ever with no end in sight to its popularity. This is due to the fact that real Tequila is a trend, not a fad. Once someone experiences a quality 100% Blue Agave Tequila....
Grand Traverse “True North” Natural Cherry Vodka (USA)
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May 26 to June 1, 2010
While the 1990’s were the decade of the microbrewery, this decade is certainly bearing witness to the rise of the micro-distillery. Today, we now have a distillery in all 50 states. Quite a remarkable feat when you consider the quirky, if not flat stupid laws in some states that greatly hindered the legality of microbreweries as well.
Van Gogh Dutch Caramel, Netherlands
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April 14 to Apil 20, 2010
The Van Gogh Dutch Caramel is one the brand’s latest flavors. It has taken the market by storm setting a new standard for caramel flavored Spirits. The balance of sweetness is perfectly proportioned. Simply beautiful.
Tyrconnell Single Malt - Madeira Finish 10 yr old Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 46% abv
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March 17 to March 23, 2009
The Tryconnell Whiskey made its return to the Irish and world market in 1992 as a single malt produced at Cooley, the youngest of the three Irish Whiskey distillers. We have found that the Tryconnell brand has shown a reasonable variation through the years with the best Whiskies being offered today.
Roundhouse Gin, USA
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February 10 to February 16, 2010
Recently we became acquainted with a new distillery named Roundhouse Spirits from Boulder County, Colorado. They presently make a coffee Liqueur and a wonderful Gin that quickly became a darling of our tasting panel.
