by Michael Cervin | Jun 7, 2023 | Gin
The base spirit is distilled from 100% corn and undergoes five distillations before being filtered through lava rock for a super crisp and clean spirit. Uncle Val’s is what is known as a compound gin – meaning the botanicals used (juniper,... 
by Michael Cervin | Jun 7, 2023 | Brandy
As with any fruit brandy, the object is to find the expression of the fruit itself in a distilled form. Since 1870 Etter has produced line of eau de vie and aged brandies. This iteration is pure plum. It does however have a layer of sweetness that isn’t needed. Yes,... 
by Michael Cervin | May 18, 2023 | Cocktail RTD
Avana Paloma ($5) Review Whereas ready to drink, canned cocktails are becoming more ubiquitous, their complexity is not gaining Overall, they tend to be fairly simplistic versions of cocktails but nonetheless, can still be enjoyable for what they are. Avana is a... 
by Michael Cervin | Apr 19, 2023 | Vodka
One of the common perceptions about vodka is that it should be odorless and tasteless. That is categorically untrue. Good vodka, like any spirit, tastes like something. Vido offers a light sweetness, resin, a hint of mint and citrus and therefore it is not a benign... 
by Michael Cervin | Apr 19, 2023 | Vodka
Historically, vodka has been made from potatoes, though you can use rice, grapes – any number of different grain. Trust Me sticks with the traditional potatoes from Idaho. This is a fairly simple vodka, offering light sweetness from the potato, resin, subdued...
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