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Spirits Score: Roger Groult XO Pays d’Auge Calvados

January 9, 2018

Calvados, the world’s most famous apple brandy, is one of the finest pleasures in life. The Roger Groult XO Pays d’Auge Calvados won the hearts of our judges and took the Chairman’s Trophy with 96 Points.

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Producer Profile: Hakkaisan Sake

January 5, 2018

For Hakkaisan Sake, it all starts with local spring water and the highest possible quality rice. Their production facility is located in Minami Uonuma City, a snowy area within a region known for sake production. The winter snow melts to provide fresh spring water with the change of seasons and warm weather, playing an integral part in the ecosystem that also produces the particular Koshihikari rice.

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Spirits List: Best Whiskeys For A Manhattan

January 2, 2018

The Manhattan is one of the most classic of classic cocktails. Traditionally made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, the quality of a silky straight up Manhattan is largely dependant upon its whiskey, here we list the 8 best spirits for a classic Manhattan.

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Wine Score: Angry Orchard The Muse Cider

December 29, 2017

Made from bittersweet apples and aged in French oak, the robust flavors of this aptly named cider were second to none in 2017.

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