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Vodka has simply dominated the month of April, with three out of my four articles this month being about various brands of the neutral spirit. According to the feedback I've received it's apparently all good, so carry on we shall!
Skyy Vodka began its life in the hands of a San Francisco startup back in 1992 and quickly rose in the ranks among popular brands thanks in no small part to its affordability and smoothness. The manufacturing process utilized a quadruple distillation method in addition to triple-filtering, which produced an easily enjoyable product. This, coupled with the eye-catching blue
Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
by Jason Lightner April 17th, 2013 | Liquor
When people think vodka one of the first names to come to mind is Smirnoff. Beginning out of a vodka distillery founded in Moscow by Pyotr Arsenievich Smirnov in the 1860's, Smirnoff is both as authentic as it gets, and as synthetic as it gets. Let me explain...
Upon the death of Pyotr Arsenievich Smirnov, the distillery was passed down to his son, Vladimir Smirnov, in the late 1800's. In 1904 the Tsar nationalized the Russian vodka industry and Vladimir Smirnov was forced to sell his factory and brand. Subsequently the Smirnovs decided to flee the country. After some shuffling around of
Upon the death of Pyotr Arsenievich Smirnov, the distillery was passed down to his son, Vladimir Smirnov, in the late 1800's. In 1904 the Tsar nationalized the Russian vodka industry and Vladimir Smirnov was forced to sell his factory and brand. Subsequently the Smirnovs decided to flee the country. After some shuffling around of
Familia Camarena Tequila Silver
by Jason Lightner April 9th, 2013 | Liquor
Every now and then you come across a surprising delight as a result of complete accident. When I purchased a bottle of Familia Camarena Tequila Silver it was not a premeditated event, I can safely say. When one is at the spirits shop for a few bottles of wine, however, one can easily be coerced into picking up any number of bottles of booze. My trips to the liquor store are a prime example of this particular phenomenon.
I figured it might be a good idea to nab this tequila for two reasons — one, it was a moderately
I figured it might be a good idea to nab this tequila for two reasons — one, it was a moderately
Cocktail Baskets
by Dennis Mayer April 5th, 2013 | Cocktails
Easter might have come and gone, but with warmer weather coming, you're probably just starting into the season in which you're either hosting or attending more brunches, house parties, and the like. (Maybe you're even staying with those unfortunate relatives who have a nice place near the beach/lake/mountains.) Either way, here's hoping you're remembering to be good guests and bring a present for your hosts. It's just the right thing to do, and as well-adjusted cocktail aficionados, you should know how to.
What better way to do that than with booze? Arriving for a dinner engagement (or an overnight stay)
What better way to do that than with booze? Arriving for a dinner engagement (or an overnight stay)
Russian Standard Vodka
by Jason Lightner April 3rd, 2013 | Liquor
As the blustery winter draws to a close nearly a month too late I feel it's time to get back into the swing of things with a nice, clean vodka. I'd enjoyed Russian Standard Vodka at a gathering many months ago. While perusing the aisles of my local spirits shop, I decided it was worth another look.
Russian Standard is distilled according to a faithful interpretation of Dmitri Mendeleev's 1894 formula for vodka, involving high-quality wheat grains from the fertile soil of the Southern Russian Steppes. Care is taken in the creation of this spirit, and it shows. From their product
Russian Standard is distilled according to a faithful interpretation of Dmitri Mendeleev's 1894 formula for vodka, involving high-quality wheat grains from the fertile soil of the Southern Russian Steppes. Care is taken in the creation of this spirit, and it shows. From their product