Published February 1, 2025, at Distiller Magazine, my bottle review column is about what is unique, standout, new and/or trending in spirits with my review ratings on a 1-5 rating scale. My 10 bottle reviews of the month: Read more →
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My Distiller Magazine Interview with Guillermo Sauza of Fortaleza Tequila
My interview with distiller Guillermo Sauza of Fortaleza Tequila Read more →
My Distiller Magazine Interview with Gina Castillo & Steffin Oghene of Matilde Mi Amor, Guadalajara
My interview with Gina Castillo & Steffin Oghene of Matilde Mi Amor bar in Guadalajara Read more →
DISTILLER Bottle Column: December 2024
Published January 2, 2024, at Distiller Magazine, my bottle review column (last month’s edition here) is about what is unique, standout, new and/or trending in spirits with my review ratings on a 1-5 rating scale. ARTICLE HERE: https://distilling.com/distillermagazine/new-release-roundup-december-2024/ Reviewed this issue:— Burdekin Wild Child Rum (North Queensland, Australia)— Oishii Sake (Virginia, USA)— Local Motion RTDs (Mill Valley, CA)— Socorro Tequila (Texas and Jalisco, Mexico)— Middle West Spirits Vim… Read more →
DISTILLER Bottle Column: November 2024
Reviewed this issue:
— MUYU Liqueurs
— Monkey 47 Distillers Cut: Caper Gin
— Wilderton Aperitivo Co. Non-Alcoholic
— Sun & Shine Cocktails RTDs
— Manojo Mezcal
— Luxardo Bitters
— Maen Japanese Whisky
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14 Standout Holiday Winter Wines to Suit Every Palate
From celebratory New Year’s bubbly to wintery whites and reds, here are 14 bottles to suit a range of palates, meals or occasions… Read more →
DISTILLER Bottle Column: September 2024
Reviewed this issue:
— Fortaleza Tequila Reposado Winter Blend 2024
— Bacan Guaro Colombian Aguardiente
— OOLA Left Coast Gin
— Tres Tribus Mezcal Artesanal Joven Espadin
… and more Read more →
DISTILLER Bottle Column: August 2024
Reviewed this issue:
— Djuce RTD Wines
— Stillweather Spirits American Sunset Gin
— León Y Sol Tequila Blanco
— Pa’Lante Rum
— La Planta Non-Alcoholic Agave Spirit
— Ardbeg Anthology The Unicorn’s Tale
… and more
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Baltimore Interviews: Brendan Dorr of Dutch Courage + Eli Breitburg-Smith of Baltimore Spirits Company
My Baltimore interviews with Brendan Dorr of Dutch Courage bar and distiller Eli Breitburg-Smith of Baltimore Spirits Company Read more →
Summer Sips: 6 Standout Bars Now
Summer is at its apex in August with a wealth of notable new and longtime bars around San Francisco. Here are six under-the-radar bars to visit now, ranging from a reborn dive bar to craft Peruvian cocktails. Read more →