GIN LANE 1751
There are four craft gins in the Gin Lane 1751 portfolio: London Dry, Victoria Pink Gin, Old Tom Gin, and London Dry Royal Strength. The London Dry is full-bodied with a predominance of juniper, star anise and refreshing citrus. The Victoria is well-balanced with juniper at the forefront and a... Read More
KAI LYCHEE VODKA
This vodka has an aroma with notes of lychee, sweet spice, rose, and honey. Hints of rose and orange blossom. Gluten Free. Suggested retail is $34.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
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By ANDY CROUCH Hard seltzer has taken the beer world by force. Not spirit or wine based but also not beer like in character, these flavored malt beverage (FMB) products—ranging from colorless and near flavorless in nature to cloyingly sweet and neon hued—have long existed around the periphery of the... Read More
DOMAINE BOUSQUET-FROM SOUTHWEST FRANCE TO ANDEAN ARGENTINA
By HARVEY FINKEL High, dry, and sandy. But Jean Bousquet visualized vines when he first visited the then-desolate Gualtallary Valley of the Tupungato District of the larger Uco Valley in western Argentina’s Mendoza Province thirty years ago. Told he was crazy, that he was buying a beach, “all sand, no... Read More
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