Greece the wheels, I dare you. DS Concepts, named for Founder/Director, Demetre Steinhauer, has a very clear mission. Can you guess what it is? “To bring me joy?”, you venture, and you would be 100% correct! Although, that joy is a clear byproduct of their drive to share the true essence of traditional Greek craft…
Avoid the line and the license. Brothers and Co-founders Paul and Peter Trinh immigrated from Vietnam in their teens, and from there, evolved into distinctly non-agave backgrounds (lawyer and talent agent, respectively). However, that didn’t stop them from seeing a real problem in the hospitality industry. Namely, waiting way too long for a proper drink….
Daily drinking Tequila with zero apologies. When did Tequila get so expensive? Was I drunk? The whole time you say? Was it before or after the Mexican government made it illegal to call something additive free on the bottle? Tequila has had a revolution and yet it’s evolution is stuck. Times have changed, but not…
When you don’t want to settle. Alpine Distilling operates as two distilleries under one roof, offering a highly decorated portfolio of botanical spirits and whiskeys. Sara Sergent is Alpine’s Master Distiller and the most decorated botanical distiller in America. The awards are too numerous to list, but it’s worth noting that in addition, she crafts…
Innovative Bourbon taking whiskey drinkers by storm The spark that became Dexter was ignited over 20 year ago, when co-founder Doug Hall was helping the Macallan brand create new whiskies in Scotland, and the Macallan team explained that 70% of the flavor of all whiskies, comes from the interaction of whiskey with wood during aging….
Additive Free Tequila Distilled, Owned and Led by Women Legendary master distiller Ana Maria Romero brings us 100% Blue Weber Agave tequilas as pure as the driven snow, and with a unique sense of self. The blanco is the definition of sippable. Rested in barrel to sandpaper smooth the edges and showcase the quality. The…
A California Aperitif that will Change your Cocktail if not your Life Atōst is owned and operated by wife and husband team Cindy and Kyle Pressman. Cindy’s grandparents migrated from Mexico generations ago, and she grew up in the farming community of Ventura, CA. From those extra awesome orchards they use freshly picked oranges, strawberries,…
The Best Dang Brandy Made in California It was the world famous Pisco Punch that fueled the beginnings of the modern cocktail movement and made Pisco one of the most popular spirits in San Francisco. Let’s run it back! Founder David Slade proud resident of our often sunny state was a former member of a…
Unique handmade liqueurs crafted in Georgia Created by Scott Mayer, a bartender with over twenty years in the business, who also grew up in “The Peach State”. It is clear why his first experimental liqueur was peach, but Scott soon realized the need for an American Made, full line up of natural liqueurs. He named…
Premium Vodka Made with Napa Valley Grapes Co-founders and friends Ian Devereaux White and Maksim Chmerkovskiy have a shared Ukrainian heritage, and like most people, their history includes as many bad times as good. For them, the through line in these memories is a hefty dose of Vodka! In walks Tetya Kapa, Maksim’s Aunt Kapa…
Agave, water, passion y no más Tierra y Libertad is a phrase used during the Mexican revolution, which in a short time became hope for people who were fighting for their lands, better jobs and dignity. For Tierra y Libertad, it symbolizes respect for the many people who died to recover a piece of land…
Sustainable Craft Rum. Batiste Rhum is authentic, verifiably eco-positive, single origin 100% sugar cane rum from the island of Marie Galante in the French Caribbean. A beautiful place, famous for growing the world’s best sugarcane. Plus, experts and wannabees like me all agree that a cool climate near water is ideal for aging spirits, so…