Familia Camarena Tequila Silver ($17)

Familia Camarena Tequila Silver ($17)

Here’s a citrus forward Tequila that delivers extreme value.  Notes of earth, grass and pepper join the lively lime driven aroma profile, and the elements carry through on the palate with the citrus stepping back and letting the more savory elements carry...
Highclere Castle London Dry Gin ($40)

Highclere Castle London Dry Gin ($40)

This product keeps hauling in the accolades, and for good reason. A classically styled London Dry, with bold aromatic juniper character tempered by citrus and soft floral notes. The palate delivers the goods, with pleasant bittering notes coming forward in the long...
Hinterhaus Warming Hut Winter Cordial ($25)

Hinterhaus Warming Hut Winter Cordial ($25)

Here’s an annual treat from the folks at Hinterhaus – one that stands ready to warm you wherever your hut may be this winter. It begins with bourbon and is enhanced by careful blending of port wine and honey (both locally produced) into the mix. The resulting tipple...
Hinterhaus North Grove Vodka ($31)

Hinterhaus North Grove Vodka ($31)

A little holiday trip to the Sierra Foothills led me to a surprise find – Hinterhaus Distillery in tiny Arnold, California. My crew and I stopped in for a tasting after a little hike at nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park (worth a trip to the region all on its own)...