I just got my hands on a bottle of the newest flavor from Kahlua, Mocha. How did they not think of this until now?
What have we been missing? Chocolaty goodness combined with the rich coffee flavor of Kahlua, that’s what. The chocolate flavor overwhelms (in a good way) the nose when taking in the liqueur with very of the bitterness of the alcohol.
The chocolate once again comes through strong upon tasting with just a hint of coffee and a bit of a bite, just so you know it’s not candy. Over all a very good addition to the Kahlua product line.
Caravella is a premium limoncello, a lemon infused liqueur from Italy. People familiar with limoncello are likely to have first tasted it as a digestivo, served ice cold, perhaps at an Italian restaurant. Owing to its history as an after-dinner digestivo, limoncello is typically not thought of as an ingredient in cocktails recipes. Caravella aims to change that.
Limoncello is a very social spirit, with a strong affinity for togetherness and bonding … the “warm feelings” of family and good times. We want to help Caravella become “the wine of spirits,” an exciting alternative to the usual crowd of summertime drinks.
The base recipe for limoncello is relatively uncomplicated (lemons, neutral spirits, sugar, water and time), so easy you can make it at home. That said, Caravella, a premium product that doesn’t carry a premium price (typically ~ $20/bottle), makes it eveneasier. No assembly required!
Sperone Sunrise
Exquisitely versatile, from brunch to poolside to nightcap.
1 1/2 ounce Caravella
3 ounces Orange juice
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add Caravella and orange juice. Top with dash of grenadine.
Chivas Regal has recently re-created it’s original blend (also a 25 year old) with Master Blender Colin Scott’s life time achievement, Chivas Regal 25 Year Old. Mr. Scott unveiled this luxury Scotch Whisky at the New York Public Library in a private tasting. We must have missed our invite?
At least the Chivas folks were nice enough to send a sample. So here it goes:
On the nose, Chivas Regal 25 Year Old, has hints of caramel and oak. It is so rich, you can almost taste the mellowness as you
sniff.
On the tongue, it is smooth to start and warms as it head back towards the throat. Once again, hints of caramel and vanilla and a very mild smokiness come through. The finish is wonderful, warm, rich and cozy.
Rémy Martin recently partnered with artist David LaChapelle to create
a limited-edition VSOP bottle that unleashed the youthful energy of Rémy Martin VSOP. Remy also asked LaChapelle to draw on the Cognac’s origins, the cabaret scene at Parisian nightclubs during the Jazz Age. What he came up is a stunning bottle featuring a sensual woman dancing in a vibrant, intensely colored jungle with a powerful leopard leaping through the air.
Only 150,000 of these bottle were produced and they are lovely. So is the content, Remy Martin has long been a favorite of mine. It is smooth, fruity and oh so warm. Prefect for the San Francisco Summer.
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and the folks at Dos Lunas sent over a bottle of their award winning Anejo.
Dos Lunas Anejo is super-smooth, 100% natural ultra-premium tequila. It is double distilled and aged for eighteen months in Bourbon and New American oak barrels. The bouquet is sweet with a slight spiciness. On the tongue, the Anejo offers accents of warm vanilla and spiced plums. This a wonderful sipping Tequila.
Veev is a spirit made from Brazil’s National fruit, the Acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) berry. The acai is a packed with antioxidants, Omega3s, calcium, vitamin C & E and protein. The spirit also contains natural hangover cure, prickly pear and Acerola Cherry. Veev base spirit is hand crafted and column distilled from wheat.
Veev is a sustainable company that donates $1 from every bottle towards green initiatives. The product is 100% natural and is made from a 4 column distillation process that uses 200% less energy that a traditional pot still. Packaging is made from recycled materials and the product is produced at Distilled Resources, the only distiller in America to get at least 25% of is power from wind. The company supports the Sustainable Acai Project and the Rainforest Action Network and is active is a host of other environmental organizations.
The 60 proof spirit is slightly yellow with a sweet citrus scent. The taste is a bit sweet with hints of cherry, chocolate and citrus. It makes a great mojito and fine Martini. I like it with ice and Pelligrino.
Veev is currently available at stores and bars in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Miami.
One of the many product we had the pleasure to try in Vegas is Stoli’s newest flavor, Blackberi. I don’t think it is available yet, but trust me it will be worth the wait. I tried it over ice with soda, a what a delightful twist to straight vodka. As with many other Stoli flavors, the Blackberry flavor does not over power or taste too sweet. It is almost a essence of the fruit.
I am sure that Stoli Blackberi makes a wonderful Martini. Can’t wait for a whole bottle!
I just got my hands on a bottle of the newest flavor from Kahlua, Mocha. How did they not think of this until now? 
Caravella is a premium limoncello, a lemon infused liqueur from Italy. People familiar with limoncello are likely to have first tasted it as a digestivo, served ice cold, perhaps at an Italian restaurant. Owing to its history as an after-dinner digestivo, limoncello is typically not thought of as an ingredient in cocktails recipes. Caravella aims to change that.
Sperone Sunrise
Chivas Regal has recently re-created it’s original blend (also a 25 year old) with Master Blender Colin Scott’s life time achievement, Chivas Regal 25 Year Old. Mr. Scott unveiled this luxury Scotch Whisky at the New York Public Library in a private tasting. We must have missed our invite? 
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and the folks at Dos Lunas sent over a bottle of their award winning Anejo. 
Veev is a spirit made from Brazil’s National fruit, the 
