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1. Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Review

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   Last week, I volunteered at a fantastic Grand Marnier tasting at San Francisco's own Boothby Center.  We were lucky enough to taste through the Grand Marnier portfolio with its Master Distiller Patrick Raguenaud.  Mr. Raguenaud was charming and incredibly knowledgeable.  He captivated the audience for almost two hours.  Not necessarily an easy task when discussing ...Read More

2. Tequila Don Julio 70 Añejo Claro Review

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   We were recently invited to a dinner celebrating the San Francisco launch of the Don Julio 70 Añejo Claro tequila. The Don Julio 70 has been in the works for a while and was launched with two purposes. The first was to celebrate Don Julio Gonzalez's (the man behind Don Julio) 70th anniversary as a ...Read More

3. Johnnie Walker Blue Label vs. Chivas Regal 18

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   We were recently asked to taste two amazing whiskies head to head, Johnnie Walker Blue Label vs. Chivas Regal 18. Chivas Regal 18 Chivas Regal 18 includes over 20 of Scotland’s rarest single malt whiskies Quite strong on the nose with a slight oakyness. The color is a rich dark amber. On the tongue Chivas 18 is smooth, fruity and ...Read More

4. Kirkland Premium Small Batch Bourbon, Aged 7 Years Review

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   On a recent outing to Costco, we ran across a new item, the Kirkland Premium Small Batch Bourbon. You might be thinking, really, Costco is making bourbon now? Well, Costco isn't really making bourbon; they sourced it from one of the distilleries and private labelled it. Given the price at $19.99, I was game to ...Read More

5. Low-Calorie H2O Cocktails

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   The idea behind H2O cocktails is simple: Infuse water with fruit, spices and herbs and mix that infusion with a complimentary spirit. What you get is a light, fresh and low-calorie cocktail. I learned about this intriguing cocktail concept at Tales of the Cocktail from mixology master Tony Abou-Ganim and culinary superstar Kathy Casey. Here's ...Read More