Category Archives: Caps – Spirits
Passover spirits: San Francisco treats from No. 209 Distillery
For those who keep kosher for the Jewish holiday of Passover, a California distillery offers a gin and a vodka that meet religious requirements. They’re definitely worth a shot. Why is No. 209 Distillery different from all other distilleries? Because … Continue reading
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Thanks for an amazing first year
As Corkscapsandtaps.com marks its first anniversary beer has become the topic of choice. What a year it’s been! Corks, Caps and Taps was launched just a year ago. In that time I’ve written 81 posts — this will be No. 82 … Continue reading
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James Beard Foundation lists wine, beer and spirits pro award semifinalists
Who’s the top wine, spirits or beer professional in the country? You’ll find them among The James Beard Foundation’s 2013 list of semifinalists for its annual award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition program honoring professionals in the food and beverage … Continue reading
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Jan. 25, a fine night for Scotch whisky and haggis to mark Bobby Burns Day
Every Jan. 25, Scots celebrate the life of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Whether in Scotland or elsewhere in the world, they take the time for a wee dram of whisky as they carry out the long-standing tradition of reciting … Continue reading
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Glenmorangie adds a 1993 ‘virgin’ American oak single malt, Ealanta
Fans of Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky will soon have something to cheer about: a new expression to sample, Glenmorangie Ealanta, part of the distiller‘s Private Edition range. Scots Gaelic for “skilled and ingenious,” Ealanta is a 19-year-old Glenmorangie that’s … Continue reading
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Buffalo Trace tasting offers an education and 6 satisfying bourbons
I’m the first to admit that I don’t know a heck of a lot about bourbon, so when a nearby wine and spirits merchant announced an in-store seminar on this all-American whiskey, I was there. And happy I went. The … Continue reading
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Remy Cointreu buys Islay’s Bruichladdish distillery
Remy Cointreu has acquired the fiercely independent Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, marking the French spirits giant first move into the rapidly growing premium single malt Scotch whisky market. The companies announced the £58 million ($89.9 million) deal … Continue reading
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3 new gin discoveries
Making gin is like painting a blank canvas. It’s a collage of flavors. And some new micro distillers, I‘ve found, are painting with a colorful palette. Recently, I discovered some new flavorful renditions of this spirit, whose origins can be … Continue reading
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Rocky Point Artisan Brewers gets micro brewery license
No. 1260239. This number means everything to Mike Voight and Donavan Hall, principals of Long Island’s Rocky Point Artisan Brewers. It’s the serial number on their just-granted New York State … Continue reading
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Prunier Cognacs Dazzle
Mention Cognac and what names come to mind? Courvoisier, Hennessy, Martell, Remy, are the obvious choices since they produce 90 percent of the world’s cognac. But how about Prunier? Bet you never heard of it. Neither did I — until … Continue reading
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