Review: Don Roberto Tequila, Complete Lineup
Don Roberto is a tequila that’s been made in Mexico since 1840. Now it finally arrives in the U.S., and the company had master mixologist Junior Merino on hand to talk teq (did you know: There are only 128 tequila distilleries in Mexico but over 1,000 tequila brands?) and mix up some delicious tequila cocktails…
Preemptive Apology
For all whom I might offend tonight, I offer a preemptive apology in the style of these high-society Chinese gentlemen… from the year 856. Click through for the elaborate original. Here it is translated… Yesterday, having drunk too much, I was intoxicated as to pass all bounds; but none of the rude and coarse language…
Review: The Glenlivet Nadurra Triumph 1991
With WhiskyFest a mere 48 hours away from its triumphant beginning, we turn to another triumph — Glenlivet’s limited release Nadurra Triumph 1991. This 18-year-old spin on the distillery’s standard Nadurra 16 Year, Triumph 1991 is similar in color but richer in flavor, offering more depth than its more readily available brother. Here the wood…
Review: Irish Mist Liqueur
By my count the sixth whiskey+honey combo liqueur we’ve discussed on this website, Irish Mist is as old as the hills… but updated and rebranded for the ’10s. The new bottle isn’t going to wow anyone with its uniqueness (hey, flared base!), but what’s inside may do the trick for you. Of all the honey-flavored…
Review: Tribeca Light Pre-Mixed Cocktails
Pre-mixed, bottled cocktails that include alcohol continue to make a splash. Tribeca Light’s tactic: Do it all with a low-calorie approach; the label promises that a glass of a Tribeca-tail packs just half the calories of a standard cocktail. Naturally, some sacrifices may be in order… the promise of a “sophisticated taste in a natural…
Review: Oro Azul Tequila, Complete Lineup
It takes balls to call your spirit “The World’s Best Tasting Tequila,” and if we were judging on guts alone, Oro Azul would get top marks across the board. But what this line really offers is affordability plus the promise of 100% agave tequila. They also come in conversation-piece-friendly pyramid-shaped bottles. Here’s how they stack…
Review: 2008 Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris Dundee Hills
Best known perhaps for its pinot noirs, Sokol Blosser also makes a variety of white wines. This crisp Oregon pinot gris offers sauvignon blanc-like character, with sharp minerals intermixed with some apple, apricot, and peach characteristics. The finish is simple but delicious, offering hints of fresh, fluffy bread. For 18 bucks, it’s embarassingly hard not…
Tasting Report: Wines of Argentina, October 2009
In the pampas, money talks. This is my lesson, my one takeaway about the state of Argentinian wine: You get what you pay for, and if you’re willing to shell out for high-end malbec (and lord knows before this week that would be the last thing I’d ever consider doing), you might just find yourself…
