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Plymouth Gin

October 15, 2021 Josh Gin

While I was browsing for new cocktail recipes, I kept seeing Plymouth Gin mentioned everywhere. It was recommended by a bunch of websites and even a few bartenders preferred in their cocktail books. So I was eager to see what makes Plymouth so well regarded.

One reason is its longevity. Black Friar Distillery has distilled Plymouth Gin for hundreds of years and is England’s oldest distillery operating in it’s original location. They converted an old monastery into the distillery in 1793, and it’s now the only surviving distillery in the city of Plymouth, England. However, ownership has changed hands many times over the years and Pernod […]

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Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila

September 3, 2021 Josh Tequila

I’ve been going through a margarita phase this summer so I’ve been going through blanco tequila pretty quickly. On my last shopping trip, Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila immediately caught my eye because of the embossed “100% Agave” on the interestingly shaped glass bottle. But I didn’t regret my purchase after using the tequila and learning more about the company behind it.

Olmeca Altos was founded by two world famous bartenders, Dre Masso and the late Henry Besant, along with master distiller Jesus Hernandez. Their goal was to create an affordable and sustainable tequila for both bartenders and tequila […]

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The Botanist Gin

August 20, 2021 Josh Gin

The first things that come to mind when I imagine the Islay region of Scotland are the distinct smoke and seawater flavors of Scotch whisky the local distilleries have spent many decades perfecting. But the Bruichladdich distillery are attempting branch out while still highlighting the natural beauty of the Islays with their relatively new offering, The Botanist Gin.

Introduced in 2011, The Botanist is an Islay dry gin from the historic distillery, Bruichladdich. They’re well known for Scotch whiskies like the Octomore, one of the most heavily peated Scotches in the world but the Botanist is a much less intimidating spirit.

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Freeland Spirits Gin

July 2, 2021 Emmeline Gin

Freeland Spirits Gin is produced by Freeland Spirits – a woman-owned distillery based in Portland, Oregon. Launched in 2017, Freeland produces several different spirits including Gin, Bourbon, Geneva, and canned cocktails. On the whole, the company’s branding emphasizes a community spirit that celebrates womanhood. Indeed, women lead in every step of the production process from farming to distillation.

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Empress 1908 Gin

June 4, 2021 Emmeline Gin

Empress 1908 Gin is a produced by Victoria Distillers in the coastal area of British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 2008, Victoria Distillers produces a variety of spirits including Gin, Vodka, Brandy, and more. Their products are handcrafted in small batches, and the distillery itself is designed with a focus on sustainability – transferring the excess heat from production into a geothermal system that helps […]