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Bourbon Whiskey lovers are going to love Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Maple Bourbon. Father and son team, Ron and Jeremey Elliot, infused their Gold Medal award-winning Straight Bourbon Whiskey made in the Green Mountains of Vermont with 100% organic Vermont Maple Syrup to lend it a hint of sweetness and round out the dynamic flavors of this gorgeous Bourbon Whiskey. Totally delectable as a sipping bourbon, it also works well in a variety of cocktail and culinary recipes, like our recipe …

Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the 2024 Great International Beer, Cider, Mead & Sake Competition (GIBCC) had 303 beers, ciders, meads, hard kombuchas, hard seltzers, non-alcohol beers and RTDs from across the world entered in competition. On November 9, 2024, over the course of 4 hours, we, along with 55 other spirits industry professionals put our expertise and palates to the test, as we worked in teams to judge the various categories. A big thank you to the 12 stewards who …

Made in Jeffersonville, Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Maple Gin is a love letter to Vermont with its totally delectable Maple Gin made with 100% locally made, pure Vermont Maple Syrup. Vermont is synonymous with maple syrup and maple products, and Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Maple Gin delivers the magic of the season with its partnership with a local maple sugaring operation. We found the Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Maple Gin to be a delicious sipping spirit, and easy to use in cocktail and …

Tequila Zarpado Blanco is a delectable white tequila that is perfect to use in a variety of cocktails. Made in small batches in Jalisco, Mexico from 100% Blue Agave, this clear, smooth tequila is imported by Latitude Beverage Co. in Massachusetts. From the bottle label’s attractive artwork, created by Mexican artist Joaquin Nava, to its wooden stopper, Tequila Zarpado Blanco makes a stylish statement for tequila fans. We had fun creating creative cocktail recipes and also used this stellar tequila …

We love all things pistachio and were delighted when we found Fabrizia Crema di Pistachio Cream Liqueur, made by Fabrizia Spirits in Salem, New Hampshire. Brothers Phil Mastroianni and Nick Mastroianni make this totally delicious pistachio cream liqueur from toasted pistachios and real cream, with the result yielding volumes of rich flavor. We used it in a variety of cocktails and culinary recipes, including homemade Luxury Experience – Pistachio Ice Cream, and Luxury Experience – Double Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cake …

We first “discovered” Smugglers’ Notch Moroccan Rose & Grapefruit Flavored Vodka during a recent trip to Manchester, Vermont when we visited the Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Tasting Room and fell in love with this excellent vodka. Owned by father and son Ron Elliot and Jeremy Elliot, the distillery was founded in 2006, and has been winning awards ever since they launched their first vodka in 2010. The result is a delicious vodka with subtle, underlying notes of rose and grapefruit that …

Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey made in Owensboro, Kentucky is an award-winning Rye that was awarded 94 points at the New York International Spirits Competition and took home a gold in the San Francisco Spirits Competition. While Rye must contain a minimum of 51% rye, Wheel Horse Straight Rye Whiskey goes well beyond that with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. The result is smooth and delicious with a slightly spicy kick that works well …

Cocktailians and Mixologists will want to include a visit to the Hartford Flavor Company’s Distillery the next time they plan a visit to Hartford, Connecticut. Founded 10 years ago by Creatrix, Lelaneia Dubay, the woman-owned distillery located at 30 Arbor Street, has a diverse line of exceptional Hartford Flavor Company Vodkas, Wild Moon Liqueurs, and Wild Moon Botanics Liqueurs. With flavors like Raisin Fig Vodka, Sour Cherry Vodka, Lavender Liqueur, Cucumber Liqueur, Rose Liqueur, Birch Liqueur, Sumac Liqueur, and Sage …

Steel 43 Vodka from San Antonio, Texas is gluten free, and made from 100% corn in small batches in copper pot stills. We found it to be a delectable vodka that will not break the bank, and an admirable component for our hand-crafted cocktails, Luxury Experience – Texas Wine Time, Luxury Experience – Big Red, The Italian Greyhound, and even used it to create a delicious corn-based pudding, Luxury Experience – Corn and Green Chile Pudding with Candied Jalapeños. Imagine …

Bitter cocktails are trending now, and Select Aperitivo, an Aperitif Liqueur from Italy, is perfect for lower alcohol cocktail creations as it is a mere 17% alcohol. Its vibrant red color creates attractive cocktails, and its balanced mélange of flavors of macerated rhubarb roots, juniper berries, and 30 other botanicals, pairs well with a variety of ingredients to create interesting cocktails. Select Aperitivo has been an Italian tradition since the Pilla Brothers created it in Venice in 1920. While you …