Innocence lost: inocente tequila

The saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”  While that may hold true to business relationships, boyfriends and the latest fashion, when it comes to tequila…sometimes opinions call for a second round to get a clear shot of how things really settle on the palate.    While many tequilas [...]

Pinky Vodka: Valentine’s Day Belongs to Cupid

Hibiscus Pinky Valentini 2 parts Pinky Vodka 2 wild hibiscus flowers 1/2 part syrup from the flowers 1/2 part of blueberry/pomegranate juice Champagne   Put the hibiscus flower in a champagne flute. Pour in champagne until it covers the flower. Shake Pinky, the flower syrup and the juice over ice and pour into the glass. [...]

Bone Crushing Tailgate Recipes

Rather than reach for a tall, cool one with mere “Drinkability,” quench your thirst and thrill your taste buds with something flavorful.  Mix up a cold one your palate will thank you for.  Bloody Mary’s are popular drinks for early morning tailgate parties and Sunday morning brunches.  Skip traditional vodka and go with a Cachaca [...]

The Macallan Launches Masters of Photography Collection

Celebrated Fashion Photographer Rankin Brings The Macallan to Life Through an Essay of Original Polaroid Photography Featured On and Alongside 1,000 Limited Edition Bottles New York, January 26, 2009 – The Macallan®, the masters of spirit and wood, and Rankin, a master of photography, have joined together in an historic alliance of artistry and craftsmanship, with [...]

Sub Rosa Spirits: Oregon’s Secret is Out of the Bag

For those looking for distinctive flavor, Sub Rosa Spirits out of Oregon is working on the perfect infusions for your taste buds using Tarragon and Saffron.  From the short look around their site, it looks like there is something special happening in Oregon.    Sub-rosa, adjective: designed to be secret; clandestine; private.   Oregon has [...]