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Producer Profile: Bache Gabrielsen

November 24, 2017
Thomas, the first Bache-Gabrielsen, decided to move to the Cognac region at the age of 21 in 1903, and his legacy has been carried on by a long family lineage ever since. After purchasing the Dupuy Cognac house in 1905, Thomas decided to bottle his proprietary Cognac under his own name. The tradition has been passed down from father to son, and today, Thomas’ great grandson, Herve, is at the helm.

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Spirits Score: Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka

November 17, 2017

95 Point finalist, Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka, received a Tried & True Award for consistency, a Great Value award, and a cocktail commendation!

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Spirits Score: Clement VSOP Rhum

November 7, 2017
Treat yourself to the ultimate Rum experience with a bottle of Clement Rhum VSOP Rhum Agricole, this year’s winner of the Chairman’s Trophy and Great Value awards at 97 Points and only $40 per bottle. The Clement house has a long tradition of using high quality Martinique sugarcane as the basis of their Rhum Agricole, dating back to 1887.

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Spirits Trend: Gin Explosion

November 3, 2017

2017 was the year of the gin explosion, and USC was happy to receive more gin entries than ever before. Playing a part in this uptick in interest for the botanically infused spirit are the gin and tonic craze that swept through Europe and the Americas over the last few years as well as the rapidly expanding number of distilleries opening up worldwide. After vodka, gin is one of the first products new distillers try their hand at. Likewise, new drinkers often make the leap from vodka to gin when looking for a more flavorful option within their comfort zone.

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