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Mamajuana: A Dominican Tradition
Even a short visit to the Dominican Republic like I had last week to Punta Cana’s Bavaro Princess Resort acquaints you with a locally produced beverage….the...
Kelt Cognac
If you’ve sipped a few cognacs over the years, you’ll immediately notice a difference when tasting Kelt. This liquor is crafted for flavor, not batch processed...
George’s Rants & Raves: Gekkeikan Japanese Plum Wine
Love me or hate me but don’t just be ambivalent!! It is simple marketing 101 that passion, good or bad, will move product but a “who cares” attitude is...
George’s Rants & Raves: Barenjager, The Honey Bear
What idiot came up with the old proverb, “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar”? Wouldn’t you want to kill flies rather than catch them? Why would...
George’s Rants & Raves: The Fountain of Youth, Jagermeister
Jagermeister, the very name itself haunts the recessed and dusty darkened cellars of my mind. It lurks there behind doors permanently slammed shut decades ago...
Shochu: A Step Beyond Sake
Once considered a working class drink, shochu is now trendy with Japanese youth. In 2003, shōchū sales spiked sharply in Japan surpassing sake for the first...
George’s Rants & Raves: Chasing The Green Fairy
She flew into my arms, even though trapped within a tall green bottle with only her eyes visible through that cloudy glass. She appeared coy and shy and was elusive...
George’s Rants & Raves: Vodgria
The package arrived at my desk, and it simply indicated that it came from New Jersey. New Jersey! Well, I know good stuff can come from strange, exotic far off places,...
