Tastes
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A complex, herbal aperitif / cordial by Copper & Kings Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky a double distillation of superior, highly aromatic wine using Vendome copper pot stills made with traditional herbs: anise, fennel & wormwood; non-chill filtered & bottled at 65% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of candied licorice; while a creamy & fruity life adds notes of apple, golden raisin, must & tobacco; that leads to a mellow & earthy death with hints of cinnamon, black pepper, mint, orange zest & copper. March 2021
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An elegant, Aged Gin by Destilería Colombiana in Cartegeña, Colombia. It is sugarcane-based though the botanical mix is a secret, but juniper, citrus zest, florals & their signature ingredient: Limon Mandarino; distilled 5 times; before being aged for 35 months in ex-Rum casks. It has an aromatic birth with notes of sawdust, flamed orange peel, tangerine, citrus zest, lemon, mandarin, pine, mint, berry & oak; while a zesty life adds notes of citrus, redcurrant, pink peppercorn, herbs & smoked toffee; that leads to a spicy death of medium length with notes of savory, salted caramel & agave syrup. August 2020
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An Aromatized Wine produced in collaboration with Samantha Sheehan of Poe Wines in Napa & Mike Emmanuel former chef at Chez Panisse. It is crafted with local Seville bitter oranges, macerated in wine & eua-di-vie, combined with Mendocino Chardonnay & select botanicals, aged in French oak barrels. It has an aromatic birth with notes of citrus, flowers, herbs & spices; while a full life adds notes of blood orange, peach & orange blossoms; that led to a bittersweet death with notes of marmalade & honeycomb. June 2023
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A complex, Aromatized Wine crafted with a blend of Italian red wines & botanicals such as: Piedmontese gentian, hops flowers, wormwood, aloe, rhubarb, grapefruit, ginger & vanilla. It has an aromatic birth with notes of stewed fruits, flowers, nuts, herbs & spices; while a bold life adds notes of red wine & candied citrus peel; that led to a long & complex death with notes of spice cake & almonds. June 2023
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A semi-sweet, Aromatized Wine by Basta Spirits in Piedmont, Italy. It has an aromatic birth with notes of citrus, flowers, herbs & spices; while a rich life adds notes of spice cake & red wine; that led to a spicy death with notes of cinnamon & orange peel. November 2016 / January / September 2017 / August 2022
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A vermouth crafted with Moscato wine infused with botanicals such as: Quinine, Rhubarb, Artemisia, Elderflower, Star Anise, Achillea, Rose Petals, Juniper, Gentian, Cocoa, Bitter Orange, Camphor, Rosemary, Sandal, Musk, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Quassia & Mace before being bottled at 16.5% ABV. Drink within a month & keep chilled! It has an aromatic birth with notes of fruits, woods, herbs & spices; while a complex life led to a long & spicy death. May - June 2017
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