Published July 1, 2022, at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits and RTDs, with taste ratings (last month’s column here):
Reviewed this issue:
— Mommenpop Aperitif Wines (Napa, CA)
— Matusalem 15 yr Gran Reserva Rum (Dominican Republic)
— Faraday West Indies Rum (Caribbean: Martinique, Barbados, Dominican Republic)
— The GlenDronach Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Batch 10 (Scotland)
— Las Californias Gins (California/Mexico)
— You & Yours Distilling Co. Gin (San Diego, CA)
— Patsch Tequila Blanco (Jalisco, Mexico)
— Chinaco Tequila (Jalisco, Mexico)
— Kimo Sabe Joven Mezcal (Oaxaca, Mexico)
— Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon Whiskey (Minneapolis, MN)
RTDs (Ready-to-Drink/Canned):
— Amass (Los Angeles, CA)
— Ola Brew Co. Hard Seltzers (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii)
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