Don Diego Santa Añejo Tequila is produced by Tequila Don Diego Santa, a brand created by a Spanish, family-owned company with a background in wine-making. In the late 20th century, the family set their eyes on Mexico and began crafting their own tequilas at the Destilería Río de Plata in Guadalajara, Jalisco. All of their tequilas use hand-made techniques and are produced in small batches using a very time […]
This bottle of Alto del Carmen Pisco Reservado is produced in the town of Alto del Carmen, Chile – way up in the Huasco Valley region of the Andes mountains. Owned by the company CAPEL, Alto del Carmen has become one of the most respected brands of Pisco in Chile as well as the United States. The word Pisco comes from the word “bird” in the Quechua language, as we can see clearly in the bottle’s branding. The […]
Although New Amsterdam Original Vodka gives off a classic vibe, it’s actually fairly new to the scene – having launched only in 2011. New Amsterdam is produced by E&J Gallo in Modesto, CA, who are more commonly associated with their delicious wines (I’m a bit of a Barefoot fangirl, not gonna lie). This company was originally founded in 1933, and over time has begun producing many different brands.
The Original […]
This 100 Años Tequila Reposado is manufactured by Casa Sauza, located in Tequila, Jalisco. Founded in 1873, the company is closely linked with the evolution of modern-day tequila, as three generations of Sauza distillers helped shaped the production process and quality standards that are used today.
As with all Sauza tequilas, this tequila reposado is created at La Perseverancia Distillery – the same distillery […]
This Plantation 3 Stars Rum is manufactured by Plantation Rum, a French-owned brand created by the company Maison Ferrand. Though Maison Ferrand started out specializing in Cognac, owner Alexander Gabriel soon branched out into the production of Rum after exploring various islands in the Caribbean. Today, Plantation Rum partners with distilleries in Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana, and Panama to create its blends.
This particular blend uses 3 base rums from Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica – hence the name “3 star”. All made from the usual molasses, each rum included uses slightly different techniques.
The first rum hails from Barbados […]