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The American Mixologist Online® Newsletter
Vol. 16, No. 2 All Rights Reserved
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There exists a realm of award winning, world-class
spirits that remains largely outside of the mainstream. We’ve
culled through the huddled masses and selected the twelve most fascinating
spirits you likely haven’t heard of. These artisan products
are absolutely guaranteed to knock the socks off any enthusiast
or connoisseur.
- Cruzan Black Strap Rum
— Distilled at the Cruzan Diamond Estate on St. Croix, the
tantalizing rum fills a glass with amazing array of flavors and
a bouquet that represents the best of the islands. It is a blend
of medium- to heavy-bodied aged rums that drinks like a sumptuous
alembic brandy. It’s also ideal for drink making.
- English Harbour Extra Old Rum
— This luxurious spirit hails from Antigua and is renown
throughout the Caribbean. It is comprised from a blend of bourbon-barrel
aged rums, the oldest of which being 21 years old. Few spirits
can compare to its savory, lingering finish.
- Magellan Gin
— Magellan Gin is a bona fide headliner. It is made in small
batches in Cognac, France. During the fourth and final distillation,
the gin is infused with deep-blue Iris petals. The result is a
sensationally flavorful, 88 proof spirit with a captivating, light
blue tint.
- Millers Gin
— Miller’s is distilled in England’s oldest operational
pot still. Then, prior to bottling, the gin journeys 3,000 miles
to the remote Icelandic village of Borganes, the source of the
Selyri Spring. The glacier-fed waters are among the purest, softest
on earth and are used to dilute the gin to 80 proof.
- Potackiwódka
— This regal Polish spirit has a long and intriguing history,
overshadowed only by the classic character of the vodka itself.
It is double-distilled in pot stills and left unfiltered. It is
a remarkable achievement, one worthy of the top-shelf treatment.
- Pyrat Superior Blanco Rum
— Crafted on the island of Anguilla, this appropriately named
light rum is a blend of Solera-aged, pot-distilled rums and coral-filtered
spring water. The golden color is carefully filtered out rendering
it crystal clear. This Pyrat is utterly delicious.
- Scorpion Mezcal
— Do not let the scorpion inside the bottle dissuade you
from sampling this elegant triple-distilled, 100% agave mezcal.
The three-year-old añejo is especially marvelous. Tequila
aficionados will certainly appreciate experiencing this outstanding
Mexican import.
- Shakers Rose Vodka
— Made in Princeton, Minnesota, Shakers Rose is an ultra-premium,
100% wheat vodka infused with elixir of rose and over a dozen
natural flavors, including honey, vanilla and citrus. It has a
slightly sweet character and an alluring rose-tint. The vodka
is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
- Wet By Beefeater
— This superpremium gin is brimming with a fruity essence
that resonates through its bouquet and palate. The fruit adds
a lushness to the gin that has been heretofore unimagined. To
further the effect, Beefeater Wet is bottled at an accessible
70 proof.
- Wyborowa Single Estate Vodka
— As the name implies, the creators of the Polish, 100% rye
vodka not only grow the grain, they also distill the product with
spring water found on their estate near the village of Turew.
The artisan vodka is a silky smooth gem.
- Zuidam Genever Gin
— A bona fide taste treat suitable for any palate, ultra-premium
Zuidam Genever is made from malted grain and double-distilled
with a host of botanicals. It is full-bodied, highly aromatic
and singularly delicious.
- Zyr Russian Vodka
— A handcrafted spirit made near Moscow, Zyr Vodka is distilled
five times from rye, winter wheat and spring water drawn from
460 feet below the ground. The vodka is rigorously filtered and
imbued with an engaging assortment of flavors.
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