Liquor Cabinet

Bourbon lovers are in for a treat with the award-winning Litchfield Distillery 6-Year Double Barreled Bourbon Whiskey made in Litchfield, Connecticut from locally grown grains. Smooth and delicious, this bourbon starts out as their Straight Bourbon, then gets a special treatment to bring out its character and delivers perfection on the palate. We tried it served neat, over ice, and crafted two inspired cocktail recipes with it, Luxury Experience – Bourbon Snowball, and Luxury Experience – Perseverance, and created a …

Give yourself a little treat for the holidays and take your palate on a trip to the Island of Saint Lucia with the award-winning Saint Lucia Distillers Chairman’s Reserve Finest Selection Original Rum. Imported by SPIRIBAM in Miami, Florida, this is a gorgeous rum perfect as a sipping rum or used in inspired cocktail and culinary recipes. We had fun creating three seasonal cocktails to celebrate the nuances of this delicious rum. Cheers, it’s cocktail time! Bottle Notes: “Chairman’s Reserve …

St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club in Brooklyn, New York, with its vintage New Orleans vibe complete with Jazz Music by The Alex Simon Duo, was the perfect venue for An Evening with “The Green Fairy,” Absente Absinthe Refined Dinner and Cocktail Pairing hosted by Crillon Importers, Ltd. on November 5, 2025. Beginning with an inspired cocktail reception featuring Absente Absinthe cocktails at the bar, followed by a three-course cocktail pairing dinner In the Speakeasy, invited guests had the opportunity …

WhistlePig, based in Quechee, Vermont has established itself as a renowned Rye house specializing in experimental and aged Rye. Each year they craft an incredibly special Rye for collectors, and new this year is WhistlePig The Boss Hog XII Feather & Flame Straight Rye Whiskey aged in new American oak and Pulque Curado de Cacao barrels. The impressive gift box tells the story behind the limited edition and has an inspired design that opens to reveal the stunning collector bottle …

Autumn is all about apples, and Round Barn Distillery Apple Whiskey , part of “The Harvest Infusion Series,” is a luscious spirit that celebrates the season. Infused with local apples, Round Barn Distillery Apple Whiskey has a delicious and rich mouthfeel and layered nuances that work well whether it is sipped over ice, used in creative cocktails, and to enhance culinary recipes. Cheers! About Round Barn Distillery Round Barn Distillery is located near Lake Michigan and celebrates the fabulous fruits …

Launched in 2024 by Founder Raquel Tavares, Paramour Elderflower Aperitif Liqueur is delectable chilled and sipped on its own or used in a wide variety of cocktails. With a lower alcohol level of 14% (the same as many wines), Paramour Elderflower Aperitif Liqueur is a wonderful addition to serve anytime or for festive parties and holidays. We had fun creating three great cocktails with this inspired liqueur, Luxury Experience – Let’s Get This Party Started (combined with champagne), Luxury Experience …

Round Barn Distillery’s tagline is “The Spirit of Michigan” and their delicious Round Barn Distillery Peach Whiskey , part of “The Harvest Infusion Series,” makes an admirable liquor cabinet component. This light golden whiskey has the essence of ripe and luscious peaches on the aromatic nose and follows through on the palate for a lingering spicy peach finish. We had fun creating delicious cocktail recipes, Luxury Experience – Peach Fashionista and Luxury Experience – Peach Whiskey Punch, and a culinary …

Mezcal Trascendente made from 100% maguey in Oaxaca, Mexico, is a smooth and velvety artisanal joven (young) espadín mezcal. Imported by SPIRIBAM USA, this delectable crystal clear mezcal is a treat to use in a variety of cocktail creations including our recipes for Mezcal & Maple, Summer Crush, and Let’s Get Married – We Can’t Elope. Look for the attractive tall bottle with the hummingbird on the Mezcal Trascendente label. Cheers, it’s cocktail time! Interesting to note about mezcal is …

If you like bananas, you are going to go, yes, bananas, over Clément Bana Canne French Caribbean Liqueur from the island of Martinique. Made with locally sourced bananas and rhum Agricole, this is an exceptional spirit imported by SPIRIBAM that will inspire both bartenders and cocktailians with its endless possibilities. We used it to create three great cocktail recipes and also used it to create a luscious dessert to show its versatility. Cheers! Bottle Notes: “Clément Bana Canne French Caribbean …

We love cider; fresh cider as well as hard cider, and were thrilled to attend the first Spring CT Cider Fest hosted by the Connecticut Cider Association and held at the Long View Ciderhouse, in Southington, Connecticut. The festival featured a diverse selection of excellent ciders, as well as interesting meads and spirits, all produced in the state of Connecticut. Live music by the Connecticut band Always Morning and food available for purchase from a variety of food trucks created …