Do you love the sweet, bitter taste of Campari? On its own, it can be a bit cloying, but in a cocktail, that bitter bite can add layers of flavors to some of the best classic cocktails in the world: the Negroni, the Jasmine, and the Americano, to name a few. If, like us, you’re... Read More
After launching this spring at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Azzurre Vodka has begun to receive industry recognition and critical acclaim for their ultra premium vodka. At the 2014 International Craft Spirits Awards, two dozen respected and influential judges conducted a blind tasting of the best spirits in... Read More
For years it has been understood that the more you distill vodka, the better the end result. With ingredients like grain, corn, or potatoes, you really don’t have a choice. Ever juiced a potato? This spring, Azzurre Spirits debuted their ultra premium, gluten free sipping vodka, proving you can make a great spirit without a lot of distillation. While... Read More
One of the top places on my list of travel destinations has always been to experience the beauty and culture of wine country. You hear the stories of lush mountains, never-ending vineyards, and amazing sunsets, and at some point, begin to ask yourself, “why have you not bought your plane ticket yet?” But why do we tend to... Read More
The 6th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival is only a few months away. Register today to secure a booth, enter products into the International Spirits Competition, Sponsor events, and secure your attendance at this awesome weekend event! What To Expect in the Two Days: Product sampling Consumer involvement International Spirits Competition Bartender/Mixologist Cocktail creations (Product... Read More
Just in time for summer, Grey Goose Vodka has announced the launch of a new flavor expression, Le Melon. Expertly crafted by Grey Goose Maître de Chai (Cellar Master), Francois Thibault, Grey Goose Le Melon is a discerning combination of the Grey Goose’ award winning vodka and the prized essence of ripe, juicy Cavaillon melons. Much like the... Read More
This is a dish that combines a lot of classic combinations (mint and lamb, mint and carrots) that at the same time is earthy and bright. Smoking the lamb is not necessary but it does add a depth of flavor that simply cannot be replicated by other cooking methods. Chef De Cuisine, Josua Perez, knew... Read More
In the few seconds it takes to open a bottle of wine, have you ever wondered what went in to getting it there in the first place? It’s a little-ok a lot-more complicated than you might think. Far more than a commercially manufactured product, great wine is the expression of a complex inter-working of natural... Read More
It seems good things really do come in smaller packages for a growing number of U.S. consumers. Trends including a rise in snacking, a craving for convenience and the demand for an easier way to control portion sizes, are driving a rise in single-serve and snack-sized food packaging. The trends are good news for convenience... Read More