March 10, 2010
Well, I guess someone had to give this a shot. It is exactly what you think it is, bacon infused vodka. I'd love to try this some time, just to see how much of the bacon taste gets in there, and if it's terrible or not. Here's the details from the site:
Bakon Vodka is a superior quality potato vodka with a savory bacon flavor. It’s clean, crisp, and delicious. This is the only vodka you’ll ever want to use to make a Bloody Mary, and it's a complementary element of both sweet and savory drinks.
Bakon Vodka is also a great Bar-B-Q companion. Use it in a marinade or sip it chilled with a steak. Check out our recipes section for more ideas.
We start with superior quality Northwest potatoes instead of the random mixed grains that make up most vodkas. Our vodka is column-distilled using a single heating process that doesn’t “bruise” the alcohol like the multiple heating cycles needed to make a typical pot-still vodka.
No tinge or burn on the tongue, no obnoxious smoky or chemical flavors, just a clean refreshing potato vodka with delicious savory bacon flavor.
You can read about it more HERE.
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February 15, 2010
Not a lot of details on this flask other than the obvious. It holds four ounces of whatever you want to put into it, and has a window so you can see what you have left.
As a plus, it looks like a few people tested it to see if it leaks at all, which is always a bad thing for something you have in your pocket, and said that it didn't leak at all.
It's priced pretty decently at $30, and with the silver finish, you should be able to get it engraved.
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January 25, 2010
This isn't a all organic Vodka like a few others around, but a company that's working to make a great vodka, and be environmentally thoughtful.
In 2007, they recycled 167 tons of material, worked to reduce paper use in the office, purchased renewable energy certificates to offset electricity and natural gas consumption for three years, and has assembled a "Green Group" whose task is to improve environmental performance.
They've also introduced two new flavors, which sound interesting at least. Here's some details about the company:
360 Vodka has reinvented the spirits industry by being the first and only true eco-friendly premium vodka. Now, after winning awards in taste, quality, packaging and marketing, 360 Vodka will evolve once more.
Introducing two new flavors of the world's first eco-friendly flavored vodka series, 360 Cola and 360 Double Chocolate. The 360 Flavors are sure to take your taste buds on a wild ride. Relive the first time you ever experienced the spicy zip of cola. Enjoy the smooth, sweet taste of premium chocolate in your new favorite mixed cocktail. One thing's for sure, you've never tasted a vodka like this before.
You can check out their site HERE, and find out where to get some near you.
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January 19, 2010
The Sipsmith is the first new distillery to open up in London in the last 189 years. They only make batches in 500 bottles, in a still they've named Prudence, that was designed by Germany’s oldest distillery producers, Christian Carl – a small, family business who have been crafting stills since 1869.
From the site:
We always dreamt of creating a truly artisanal family of spirits of uncompromising quality. And in late Spring 2009, our handmade copper-pot still, “Prudence”, the first in London for 189 years, gently delivered our first batches of gin and vodka. The results are everything we hoped for – intense, smooth, full of character and, above all, wonderful to drink. We can't wait to share them with you…
Sam and Fairfax, Sipsmith Founders
Sounds pretty impressive. No idea where you would be able to track one of these down, but if anyone knows, let me know.
You can read more about it HERE.
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January 15, 2010
This is a great idea, and I'm going to have to get one of these as soon as they're for sale. Here's some of the details:
AirStash stores your movies, music, photos, and documents and wirelessly shares them with your phone, media player, netbook, tablet, computer, and more. Use AirStash like a USB flash drive to drag & drop the files you want to your SD card while charging the built-in lithium polymer battery, then unplug & play on all of your browser-enabled WiFi devices.If you know how to use a USB drive and a web browser, you know how to use AirStash. Once you own AirStash, every other USB flash drive will seem less evolved.
Break through the storage limits on your iPhone and iPod touch with AirStash! There's no need to decide what files to squeeze onto your iPhone—bring them all with AirStash! Supply a single SD card for storage capacity up to 32GB, or bring along additional SD cards for unlimited storage on-the-go. Because AirStash is wireless, you can keep using your favorite case and accessories while AirStash sits in your pocket, backpack, purse, or briefcase.
You can read all about it
HERE.
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December 2, 2009
This is another one of those things that I need to try. Here's the press release:
Louisville, Ky., (Dec. 1, 2009) – el Jimador Tequila is breaking new ground in the U.S. spirits industry by offering the first authentic tequila cocktail in a can. Beginning in December with California then rolling out to the remainder of the U.S. by late spring, the number one selling ready-to-drink tequila cocktail in Mexico*, el Jimador “NEW MIX”, will be available where spirits are sold in a single serving or four-pack of cans.
“el Jimador NEW MIX was introduced in 1997 and quickly became the top selling RTD in Mexico,” said John Hayes, managing director for Casa Herradura, the maker of el Jimador NEW MIX. “Because of the popularity of NEW MIX in Mexico and the increasing call for tequila in the U.S., it was an easy decision to bring NEW MIX to the U.S.”
Made with el Jimador Tequila, NEW MIX will be available in three refreshing cocktails: the Paloma, the most popular tequila cocktail in Mexico, the Margarita, the #1 requested cocktail in the U.S., and the Spicy Mango Margarita, which blends a nice mix of sweet heat. Each cocktail comes in a 12-ounce can at 5% ABV, similar to most beers.
“NEW MIX delivers a premium alternative to beer in a true spirit-based, readymade cocktail that consumers have been looking for,” said Carrie Kleban, global marketing director for Casa Herradura. “NEW MIX makes it easy to enjoy the perfect pour of your favorite tequila cocktail at barbeques, tailgating, or sitting by the pool.”
With the U.S. launch, NEW MIX will receive a new look and an advertising campaign to introduce the brand.
“NEW MIX in the U.S. will feature a slightly different can design than in Mexico, plus will receive an energetic advertising campaign that builds on the black and white iconography success of the el Jimador Tequila campaign,” she said. “The U.S. cans position the el Jimador brand name more prominently to reinforce the tequila in the cocktail as well as the 21+ responsibility message.”
With more people entertaining at home, NEW MIX offers a refreshing alternative to the norm and is a perfect addition to your cooler. For more information about el Jimador NEW MIX, please visit www.eljimador.com.
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November 23, 2009
Decanter.com has put together a list of their favorite whiskies. The picks all seem pretty solid, but price wise they're all over the place, ranging from 15 to 500 pounds (which is a lot more in USD).
The list is: Grant's The Family Reserve, White & Mackay 30 Year Old, Glenfiddich 12, The Balvenie, Madeira Cask, Glenmorangie 18 Year Old, The Dalmore King Alexander III. The Yamazaki 10 Year Old, Lagavulin 16 Year Old, Laphroaig 27 Year Old, and Maker's Mark.
You can read the details on why they picked each over at Decanter.com HERE.
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November 23, 2009
I like the look of the bottle, and of course the name. It looks like it comes in at $25 a bottle, which isn't horrible. Drinkhacker.com has a review of it HERE, and says that it's smooth enough to drink solo. I might have to try and find a bottle soon, and give it a shot.
Here's the press release:
The Gin category has just gotten a heavy dose of sex appeal with the arrival of Ultra Premium BULLDOG London Dry Gin. Having launched auspiciously in the Chinese “Year of the Dog”, BULLDOG stands to be one of the proudest and most exciting newadditions to the spirits market. Quadruple distilled, BULLDOG carries an exotic mélange of botanical flavors, including licorice, lavender, lotus leaves, Poppy and Dragon Eye, giving it an incredibly seductive fruit and citrus bouquet.
Hand-crafted in London, BULLDOG is a London Dry Distilled Gin, infused with the taste and aromas of its selected botanicals, using traditional copper pot stills. As part of the process, gin is passed through a condenser and liquefied to produce the natural and unmistakable essence of this ultra-premium spirit. It exhibits a smooth and harmonious texture, with a distinctive flavor and
refreshingly crisp character. Said to boost skin vitality and promote sexual stamina, Dragon Eye – an ancient Chinese secret – is just one of the many uncommon elements in BULLDOG. With its smoked-grey tinting, broad shoulders and the iconic spiked collar around its neck, BULLDOG Gin is housed in an eye-catching bottle that is sure to improve the landscape of any bar or store.
BULLDOG Gin was founded by Anshuman Vohra, a former J.P. Morgan Investment Banker. The gin was engendered out of Vohra's quest to create the ultimate versions of his favorite cocktails, the Dirty Gin Martini and the Gin & Tonic. Says Vohra: "Being Indian, Gin is practically in my blood. Fortunate to have lived all over the world, I developed a palate for exotic flavors, so I wanted to make a gin that satisfied this desire for the unusual, but, of course, it had to improve upon my favorite cocktails.”
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November 19, 2009
I have no idea how this would actually taste, but I'd love to give it a shot sometime. Here's the press release:
AGWA de Bolivia is made with wild Bolivian coca leaves that are hand-picked at 2000 meters in the Andes and shipped under armed guard in 2000 Kilo bales to Amsterdam to be macerated and de-cocainized. The potent high strength flavor formula is reduced to 60 proof, bottled and then shipped around the world more conventionally.
Agwa de Bolivia might be green but it's not naive! It has already built cult status in 35 states across the country and those lucky enough to visit the Red Light district of Amsterdam can see the Agwa museum. Experience the intriguing history of the Bolivian Coca Leaf and its ancient rituals of Coca Leaf chewing that date back over 4500 years ago. Learn about the Bolivian way of life, the nutritional benefits of the Coca Leaf, and the misuse of the leaf through the illegal manufacturing of Cocaine. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, Warmoesstraat 32, you can take a stroll around the museum and check out old artifacts and advertisements endorsing narcotics before they were made illegal in the 1970's. Visit on line at: http://www.agwabuzz.com/museum
The signature drink is the Bolivian Kiss (a simple fresh lime ritual) just bite a lime wedge then drink the AGWA de Bolivia and feel the buzz. Drinking AGWA with lime replicates the South American practice of chewing the coca leaf. The lime changes the pH of the mouth allowing secondary coca leaf alkaloids to be activated and creates an oxygen buzz.
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November 6, 2009
Not really sure that I want protein in my vodka. It just doesn't seem right. Though I'd be happy to give it a shot. If it's good vodka, it's good vodka.
I've copied the press release below:
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2009): Created in San Francisco, the birthplace of the original martini, Devotion Spirits is set to unleash the groundbreaking power of the first-ever 80-proof, four column distilled vodka with the benefits of protein that is made in the United States. Whether enjoyed on the rocks, mixed, stirred or shaken, Devotion Vodka provides for the smooth, delicious ultra-premium vodka taste discerning mixologists (professional or novice) are seeking.
The patent pending proprietary solution found only in Devotion Vodka will transform the cocktail. While bar shelves are cluttered with vodkas from around the globe in every imaginable flavor, Devotion is the first and only vodka which literally provides a drink with a real protein boost. This revolutionary spirit will create a new beverage category, while also defining a new generation of vodka aficionados who devote themselves fully to everything they do in life.
Created and developed by company President Drew Adelman, a nightlife, dining aficionado and fitness buff, Devotion Vodka was inspired by his search to combine his two favorite passions: fitness and nightlife. “My own personal mantra has always been… if you are going to be bad, you might as well be good,” notes Adelman. “With Devotion Vodka I can stay devoted to my regimen, while stepping out for a good time. I used to actually take my own protein out with me when I went for a night on the town. Then I realized there were millions of people like me who wanted to take care of their bodies and also have a good time. From that passion, Devotion Vodka was born.”
In California, Devotion Vodka will be distributed by Young’s Market Company. International Spirits & Wines will be representing Devotion Vodka in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Devotion Vodka will be introduced in a 750 milliliter bottle at a suggested retail price of $29.99. The custom designed bottle made in France is not only distinctive, it is transformational; the frosted glass bottle with the iconic logo and distinguishing red cap will further distinguish the brand and lifestyle that is unique to Devotion Vodka.
“I have been in the nightlife industry for many years and I have seen some of the best ideas come through our clubs and restaurants,” notes Bob Jones, co-founder/vice president. “From Red Bull and Rockstar to Voss Water and Alize… all of those brands have a common thread—unique selling points that made them hugely successful. Devotion Vodka is a top-tier vodka product spirit enthusiasts will embrace. I believe Devotion Vodka has an unrivaled brand proposition everyone can understand and appreciate: protein. I have no doubt this will be the next big thing in the beverage industry.”
“I’m exactly the type of person that Devotion Vodka was made for,” explains actor, athlete and fitness model Sebastian Seigel. “I have known Drew for many years and when he told me of his idea to develop protein-infused vodka, I told him I would be the first person buying a drink at the bar. It is ingenious. For athletes and anyone who takes care of their body and is looking for the best products for their lifestyle, Devotion Vodka has to be the choice.”
In order to develop a recipe that would embody his vision, Adelman turned to the distinguished Frank Lin Distillery chemist, Dhir Singh and award-winning spirits chemist, Dr. Win Adler. Devotion Vodka’s proprietary solution was selected by Singh for the following reasons: Solubility. Clarity. Taste. Feel.
Devotion Vodka speaks to the masses. Its name Devotion shares many of the same attributes of the world’s greatest athletes and success stories: commitment, drive and success. From the stand-out design of the bottle to the unique marketing programs, social media campaigns and targeted outreach to the fitness and body builder communities, Devotion Vodka is both an ultra premium spirit and lifestyle choice. Fans and followers will be inspired by the Get Devoted mantra that will surround all aspects of the brand.
For more information, visit www.devotionvodka.com. Follow Devotion Vodka on Facebook at www.facebook.com/devotionvodka and Twitter at www.twitter.com/devotionvodka.
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