Yeni Rakı is produced by Mey İçki – a Turkey-based spirits company owned by Diageo. The name of the product means “new rakı”, and was first introduced in 1937. If you’re not familiar with rakı, it is an Anatolian spirit that, according to the brand, dates back to approximately 2000 B.C.. It is made using a grape base fermented with yeast, and aniseed added later in the process. This particular bottle of Yeni Rakı is distilled in small copper alembic stills that hold 5 liters or less. The fermented base includes raisins as well as the fresh grapes. It is bottled at 90 proof. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 45% ❖ Distillery: Yen Rakı Distillery ❖ Aging […]
Licor 43 is produced by Diego Zamora S.A. – a Spain-based company founded by the Zamora family in the 1940s. They produce a small selection of specialty liqueurs, beginning with the original, flagship “43“. As a brand, they aim to create an enjoyable product that evokes an energy of passion. The recipe for Licor 43 is based on Liqvor Mirabilis, a liqueur made with various fruits and herbs that was created in the Carthago Nova region now known as Cartagena, Spain. The Zamora family’s recipe is made using 43 mostly secret ingredients that include a mixture of sweet, floral, spicy, fruity, citrusy, botanical, and toasted flavors. Some flavors […]
IslandJon New Richey Reserve Vodka is produced by IslandJon Vodka – an Atlanta-based brand that produces their product in New Port Richey, Florida. It was founded in 2015 by father-son duo Levi John and Kevin John. As a brand, they aim to celebrate the family’s Trinidad and Tobago heritage and create a quality vodka that changes the narrative on Caribbean spirits. Their vodkas are made using both white and yellow sweet corn. This particular bottle of New Richey Reserve Vodka is their unflavored variety. It is distilled 6 times, and charcoal filtered 8 times using micro-coconut husk filtration. It is rested for 30 days before bottling. […]
Whip Shots Peppermint is produced by Starco brands, in collaboration with music artist Cardi B. Launched in 2021, Whip Shots produces vodka-infused whipped cream in a variety of flavors such as caramel, mocha, vanilla and more. This particular bottle of Peppermint Whip Shots is a seasonal flavor first introduced in 2022. It is made using what the brand calls “ultra premium vodka”, both natural and artificial flavors, certified colors, and caramel colors. According to the bottle, it is non-dairy, gluten-free, and kosher dairy (it includes sodium caseinate, which is a milk derivative). Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 10% ❖ Production: Temperance Distilling […]
Don Q Cristal Rum is produced by Don Q Rum – a Ponce, Puerto Rico based spirits brand. Founded by the Serrallés family, who have 150 years of rum production experience, Don Q is named after the character of Don Quixote. They produce a variety of different rums including white, gold, aged, flavored, and more. They also take pride in their environmental efforts, such as recapturing CO2 and reclaiming wastewater. Their rum is made using a molasses base, a unique yeast strain, and fresh water from the Inabón river. It is fermented into what they call a “molasses beer” before being distilled five times. This particular bottle of Cristal Rum is […]