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Hella Bitters & Soda Review

Hella Bitters & Soda Review

Hella Bitters & Soda isn’t the first product I’ve reviewed from the ever-expanding Hella Cocktail Co. When I met their founders back in 2016, bitters were their only product. Since then, their brand has expanded to include a full lineup of bitters, mixers, and canned bitters and…

Sanbittèr – The Campari-Like Non-Alcoholic Italian Soda (Review)

Sanbittèr – The Campari-Like Non-Alcoholic Italian Soda (Review)

This one is for the Negroni fans. Sanbittèr is an Italian red bitter style soda that comes in perfectly dosed 3.4 ounce (10 cl) bottles. In the U.S. we know San Pellegrino mostly for their sparkling mineral water and a few citrus sodas, however, in…

DHŌS Non-Alcoholic Spirits Review (Plus Recipes)

DHŌS Non-Alcoholic Spirits Review (Plus Recipes)

Looking to better practice moderation and mindful consumption, I was excited to come across DHŌS non-alcoholic spirits. With this category seeing exponential growth, one can only hope we’re beyond the point of someone’s choice to cut back or cut out being a surprising statement. What…

Casamara Club’s Amaro Club Soda – Quick Review

Casamara Club’s Amaro Club Soda – Quick Review

Finding zero-proof drink options is a challenge. Too often, you’re left choosing between an imitation alcohol product or a sugary alternative that leaves you feeling like a small child slurping up a Shirley Temple. That’s why I was thrilled to discover Casamara Club.

To Be American: An Interview with Rockwell Vermouth’s Birk O’Halloran

To Be American: An Interview with Rockwell Vermouth’s Birk O’Halloran

Birk O’Halloran is an American winemaker known for launching Iconic Wines in 2011, and, most recently, California-based Rockwell Vermouth. O’Halloran bottled his first batch of vermouth this July, and I recently spent some time asking him about his backstory, the process of launching an American…

Bottled Negronis – St. Agrestis Review

Bottled Negronis – St. Agrestis Review

Before the pandemic, there was a noticeable uptick in ready-to-drink cocktails. From single-serving canned Caipirinhas, low-ABV spritzes, and even larger format bottled Old Fashioneds, these convenience cocktails were popping up everywhere and I largely disregarded them. 

Tangled Up In Blue – Black Trumpet Blueberry Cordial Meets Charanda

Tangled Up In Blue – Black Trumpet Blueberry Cordial Meets Charanda

It’s been four years since I first reviewed Tamworth Distilling’s Black Trumpet Blueberry Cordial, and their spirits lineup has matured substantially since. You’ll now find over 40 bottled products, all organized into themed collections. The Art In The Age lineup is their first collection that…