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Episode 113 features John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum. Bottled in 750ml at 11% ABV, or 22 proof and it retails for about $22. Enjoy this episode with a pour of John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum mixed in a tiki cocktail if you like. John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum doesn't have a website I can find, so here's the US Importer's website: https://alpenz.com/product-falernum.html Brief Historical Timeline: Pre-1800s - Falernum is likely being made in Barbados on sugar estates alongside rum 1821 - The first printed reference to Falernum is found 1890 - John D. Taylor is said to have refined the Falernum recipe into this award-winning liqueur 1934 - Falernum is used in tiki cocktails by Donn Beach at Don's Beachcomber 1970s - Falernum is gone from the US market and global sales decline along with tiki 1993 - R. L. Seale & Co. Ltd. purchases blender Alleyne Arthur who had previously purchased John D. Taylor, bring this version of Velvet Falernum under R. L. Seale & Co. Ltd.'s ownership 2009 - Haus Alpenz begins importing John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum into the US Key Cocktails: Try the Corn 'N Oil listed on the back label. Corn 'N Oil ½ oz. John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum 2 oz. Aged Barbados Rum Stir in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime slice. References: Presentation by Richard Seal of R. L. Seale & Co. Ltd. on the history of Falernum Wikipedia Article on Falernum Difford's Guide listing for John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum Instagram Account Teakwood Tavern Article on John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum Punch Article on Rediscovering John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 112 features Cacique Guaro. Bottled in 365ml at 30% ABV, or 60 proof and it retails for about $3. Enjoy this episode with a pour of Cacique Guaro if you can find it. Cacique Guaro's official website: https://fanal.co.cr/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1850 - Beverage alcohol production is nationalized in Costa Rica 1853 - Fábrica Nacional De Licores, aka FANAL, is established and begins producing guaro 1980 - FANAL brands Cacique Guaro and begins bottling it 2015 - Cacique Guaro sells 1 million 9-liter equivalent cases Key Cocktails: Most Cacique Guaro is consumed mixed with fruit juice, or consumed neat. But, you can try this "fancy" version of a popular shot featuring Cacique Guaro. Chiliguaro (makes a batch to share) 2 cups tomato juice ⅔ cups Guaro - or as much as you want ½ cup lime juice 1 tbsp chopped onion 1 tbsp chopped red pepper 1 tbsp chopped cilantro ½ tsp lizano sauce ¼ tsp tabasco 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper Blend all the ingredients, strain and store in a glass bottle in the fridge. Serve very cold in shot glasses. References: Wikipedia Article on Cacique Guaro Article on What is Cacique Guaro from the Tico Times Article on Giving Guaro a Second Sip from the Tico Times The National Drink of Cost Rica YouTube Video on the History of Guaro - In Spanish YouTube Factory Tour Canadian Distributor's Website Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 111 features Tia Maria. Bottled in 750ml at 26.5% ABV, or 53 proof and it retails for about $31. Enjoy this episode with a pour of Tia Maria on ice or in an Espresso Martini. Tia Maria's official website: https://www.tiamaria.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1947 - Tia Maria is created with Dr. Kenneth Evans as the named founder 1980s - Hiram Walker acquires the brand 2005 - Pernod Ricard ends up with Tia Maria through acquisitions 2009 - Pernod Ricard sells Tia Maria to Illva Saronno Key Cocktails: Tia Maria is claimed to be the first coffee liqueur used in an Espresso Martini, so try it that way. Tia Espresso Martini 25ml Tia Maria 25ml Vodka Single or Double Shot of Espresso 3 coffee beans for garnish Shake all ingredients with ice, double strain into a chilled Martini glass, garnish with three coffee beans. References: Wikipedia Article on Tia Maria Diffords Guide on Tia Maria Press Release on Pernod Ricard sale to Illva Saronno Press Release on new bottle design Cocktail-Society.com Article on Tia Maria Trade Focused Sales Sheet PDF, circa 2020 Tia Maria's first TV Ad on YouTube Product Listing for Vanilla Beans Defining Bourbon Vanilla Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 110 features Glayva. Bottled in 750ml at 35% ABV, or 70 proof and it retails for about $36. Enjoy this episode with a pour of Glayva neat. Glayva's official website: https://www.glayva.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1947 - Ronald Morrison creates Glayva 1960s - Glayva begins to spread across the UK and around the globe 1993 - Whyte & Mackay Ltd. acquire the brand 2022 - Glayva wins yet another double gold at the IWSC Key Cocktails: Enjoy Glayva neat or over ice. References: My thanks to Whyte & Mackay Ltd. for answering questions I had about Glayva via email and helping to fill in some of the blank. Whyte & Mackay Ltd Listing for Glayva Scotsman.com Article on Glayva Scottish Dance Site with Historical Bottles Glayva.com Circa December 2004 Telegraph.co.uk Article on Glayva (archived) Wikipedia Article on Glayva Wikipedia Article on Leith Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 109 features Gordon's London Dry Gin. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for $12. Enjoy this episode with the late Queen's favorite cocktail, the Dubonnet. Gordon's official website: https://www.gordonsgin.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1769 - Alexander Gordon found his distillery in London 1786 - The distillery moves to Clerkenwell in London 1823 - Alexander's son Charles takes over after a 7 year apprenticeship 1877 or 1889 - The Gordon family sells to John Currie & Co. 1898 - Gordon's merges with Tanqueray 1904 - Gordon's begins being bottled in green glass Circa 1905 - Gordon's creates an export label and applies it to clear glass 1924 - Gordon's introduces a line of pre-mixed cocktails 1934 - Gordon's opens a distillery in New Jersey, USA 1962 - Gordon's becomes the bet selling gin in the world 1998 - Production of the UK and Europe moves to Fife, Scotland 2021 - Annual case sales reached 7.4 million 9-liter equivalent cases Key Cocktails: Enjoy Gordon's in the classic Dubonnet Cocktail. 1 part Gordon's Gin 2 parts Dubonnet (French aperitif wine) Lemon Twist Garnish Shake liquid ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist. References: Wikipedia Article on Gordon's Diageo Bar Academy Article Diageo Bar Academy History of Gordon's The Spirits Business Gordon's Brand History Wikipedia Article on the Gin Craze Wikipedia Article on Gin Lane The Gin Guide Listing -includes list of botanicals Hello Magazine Article on The Queen's Favorite Gin Brand - it was Gordon's The Queen's Favorite Dubonnet Cocktail The Spirits Business Article on New Bottle Designs for Gordon's Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram:

Episode 108 features Biodynamic Luna 1.1 from Waterford Whisky. Bottled in 750ml at 50% ABV, or 100 proof. This retails for $119. Enjoy this episode with any of the Waterford Whisky offers you can get your hands on! The official website for Waterford Whisky: https://waterfordwhisky.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 2004 - Diageo build the Waterford distillery site as a beer brewery 2015 - Mark Reynier converts the closed brewery into a whisky distillery 2016 - The first distillation goes into casks 2020 - The first releases are made available from Waterford Key Cocktails: Drink this neat. Add one or two cubes of ice if you like, but treat it as you would any good Single Malt. References: My interview with Neil Conway, Head Brewer for Waterford Whisky. Whiskey Magazine Interview with Mark Reynier Biodynamics Manure Horns Downloadable PDF More detail on Manure Horns Prep and Biodynamic Principles Biodynamics.com Principles and Practices Book (pages 120-123): From Barley to Blarney - A Whiskey Lover's Guide to Ireland, presented by the Dead Rabbit, Sean Muldoon, Jack McGarry, Tim Herlihy, and Conor Kelly Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 107 features Vestal Vodka, Polish Potato Vodka. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof. There are three options covered, the Unfiltered 2015 Vintage that retails for $28. Next is the standard or "white label" that retails for $20. Last is the Black Cherry that retails for $21. Enjoy this episode with any of the Vestal Vodkas you can get your hands on! The official website for Vestal Vodka: https://www.vestalvodka.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: Early 1990s - William Borrell's father buys a farm in Poland 2009 - The Borrell's grow a crop of potatoes on their Polish farm and have it distilled into vodka 2010 - This first version of their vodka earns a perfect score on Difford's Guide 2020 - Halewood, a UK based spirits producer, purchases 48% of Vestal forming a partnership 2021 - TotalWine begins distributing Vestal Vodka in the USA, including all of the available Unfiltered 2015 Vintage 2022 - The brand is hitting it's stride, growing distribution while staying true to their traditional production methods Key Cocktails: It depends upon which version of Vestal you're drinking, but for the Unfiltered 2015 Vintage, let its flavor shine. The standard or "white label" is well suited for any vodka cocktail. The Black Cherry? Use it for flavor, recommended to be mixed with Coke for an alcoholic Cherry Coke. References: My interview with William Borrell, founder of Vestal Vodka. Chilled Magazine Article on Vestal Vodka The Spirits Business Article Featuring William Borrell The Spirits Business Article on Halewood Partnering with Vestal Vice Article on Polish Moonshine The Ladies & Gents Bar Inside Hook Review Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 106 features Myers's Rum - Original Dark from Jamaica. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof. It retails for $20. Enjoy this episode with a Myers's Planter's Punch! The official website for Myers's Rum: https://www.myerssrum.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1879 - Fred L. Myers founds the Myers's Rum brand 1920s - The brand finds popularity as an inclusion in the Planter's Punch, adding this to their brand description 1954 - Eustace Myers sells the brand to Seagram's 2000 - Diageo acquires Myers's when Seagram's implodes 2018 - The Sazerac Company acquires the brand from Diageo Key Cocktails: Try the Planter's Punch. 1 part fresh squeeze lime juice 2 parts simple syrup 3 parts Myers's Original Dark Rum 4 parts ice Dash of bitters Orange wheel as garnish Add all ingredients into a shaker, shake, then strain into a highball filled with fresh shaved ice. Garnish and serve. References: Sazerac Brand Listing Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails Book Excerpt The Fat Rum Pirate Myers's Rum Review Rum Label Collection Website Featuring Myers's Rum And a Bottle of Rum by Wayne Curtis Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 105 features Broken Shed Vodka from New Zealand. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof. It retails for $25. Enjoy this episode with some Broken Shed with a twist! The official website for Broken Shed: https://brokenshed.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 2008 - Two Americans on sabbatical fall in love with the Wanaka region of New Zealand and move there permanently 2009 - Broken Shed Vodka is born when the first two founders wonder why they're drinking imported vodka, and decide to make one in New Zealand 2010 - After about a year of trials and tastings, Broken Shed Vodka is ready 2012 - Broken Shed Vodka becomes available in the USA 2022 - The brand closes in on 20,000 annual 9-liter equivalent case sales Key Cocktails: Let the vodka shine in a cocktail, try not to overpower it. Broken Shed Vodka also works really well for infusions. References: My interview with Mark Simmonds, Master Blender of Broken Shed Vodka along with materials provided by the brand. Huff Post Article from 2012 Chilled Magazine Article on Broken Shed Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 104 features Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky. Bottled in 750ml at 45% ABV, or 90 proof. It retails for about $28. Enjoy this episode with a Maker's Mark Old Fashioned! The official website for Maker's Mark: https://www.makersmark.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1840 - T.W. Samuels erects the family's first commercial distillery in Kentucky 1943 - Bill Samuels gets out of his family business, for awhile 1953 - Bill Samuels founds Maker's Mark 1958 - The first bottles of Maker's Mark are hand dipped in red sealing wax 1973 - Maker's Mark hires Kentucky ad agency Doe Anderson 1975 - Bill Samuels, Jr. becomes President and CEO of Maker's Mark 1980 - Maker's Mark is featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal 1981 - Hiram Walker buys Maker's Mark 2004 - A second still is added to increase production 2005 - Pernod Ricard (who ended up with Maker's Mark through acquisitions) sells the brand to Fortune Brands, which would become part of Beam Suntory 2011 - Maker's Mark sells 1 million 9-liter case equivalents for the first time 2011 - Rob Samuels, grandson of the founder, takes over when his father Bill Samuels, Jr. retires 2013 - Proof is reduced 3%, but only for a moment 2015 - A $67 million investment includes a third still and new warehouses 2019 - Maker's Mark sells 2.4 mill cases Key Cocktails: Use as you would any quality bourbon. I'm drinking it neat, but try it in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. References: Book: Maker's Mark - My Autobiography by Bill Samuels, Jr. published in 2000 Wikipedia Article on Maker's Mark Brand History Article on The Spirits Business Drink Spirits Story on Maker's Mark Whisky Maker's Mark on The Spirits Educator Vinepair.com Article on Hops Used in Production Vinepair.com Article on Maker' Mark Doe Anderson Ad Agency for Maker's Mark Press Release on Bill Samuels, Jr. Retiring via the Wayback Machine Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram:

Episode 103 features Ron Flor de Caña 12. Boxed and bottled, it's 750ml at 35% ABV, or 70 proof and was intended for the domestic Nicaraguan market. In the United States, this is sold at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for about $40. Enjoy this episode with a neat pour of Flor de Caña 12! The official website for Ron Flor de Caña 12: https://flordecana.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1875 - Alfredo Francisco Pellas Canessa immigrants to Nicaragua from Genoa, Italy 1890 - Alfredo sets up a sugar plantation and the workers celebrate the harvest with some rum made on site 1937 - Flor de Caña is established as a brand 1959 - Flor de Caña begins export sales in Central America 1980s - The brand stockpiles aging rum, amassing the largest reserves of aged rum in the world 1999 - Flor de Caña is sold to 40 countries and 5 continents worldwide 2012 - Distillery tours begin, following investment 2013 - The branding was updated including the bottles 2017 - International Wine and Spirits Competition awarded the brand the Best Rum in the World Key Cocktails: This is a sipping rum for sure, just great on it's own. However, you may also want to try it in a rum Old Fashioned. References: Wikipedia Article on Flor de Caña Brand History YouTube Video An Older Brand History YouTube Video Brand Ad on YouTube Distillery Tour YouTube Video Production Video on YouTube Spanish Language YouTube Video Purporting 80% is 12 Years Old Rum Wikipedia Article on Nicaragua Wikipedia Article on Nicaraguan Revolution The Spirits Business Article on Packaging Update Press Release on Tree Planting Campaign Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 102 features Patrón Silver Tequila. Boxed and bottled in a handmade glass bottle that's 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for $50. Enjoy this episode with a neat pour of Patrón Tequila! The official website for Patrón: https://www.patrontequila.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1989 - John Paul Dejoria and Martin Crowley wonder what the aristocrats in Mexico drink, Martin Crowley finds it at Casa Sieta Leguas 1989 - John Paul Dejoria and Martin Crowley form the Patron Spirits Company, securing 100% of production from a distillery in Mexico, as well as the services of Francisco Alcaraz, who would become Master Distiller 1991 - Patrón hold a blind tasting event at Spago in West Hollywood with a celebrity guest list 2000 - Ed Brown is hired as CEO 2002 - Patrón begins setting up their own production facility, what would become Hacienda Patrón 2003 - Founder Martin Crowley dies, kicking off a 5 year legal battle for control of the brand 2006 - Patrón reaches 1 million 9-liter equivalent case sales 2008 - John Paul Dejoria acquires 70% of Patrón with Bacardi owning 30% 2012 - Patrón reachs 2 million 9-liter equivalent case sales 2018 - Bacardi buys John Paul Dejoria out of his stake in Patrón for $5.1 Billion USD 2020 - Case sales are 3.1 million Key Cocktails: Please try Patrón neat, then mix as you like in your favorite cocktails that call for tequila. References: The Patrón Way by Ilana Edelstein, published in 2013 with a forward by John Paul Dejoria John Paul Dejoria interview on YouTube Ilana Edelstein interview on YouTube Mercury News article from 2017 on the founders of Patrón Wikipedia Article on Patrón Wikipedia Article on John Paul Dejoria Statista Global Sales Information Forbes article "The Truth Behind Patrón's Tequila Empire (may require subscription) Bacardi Press Release on Purchase of Patrón Business Insider Video on How Patrón is Made Patrón YouTube Video on "60 Hands" Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram:

Episode 101 features Old Elk Distillery. Five different bottlings are noted, with a tasting from the Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is bottled in 750ml at 44% ABV, or 88 proof and it retails for $45. Enjoy this episode with a neat pour of any Old Elk product! The official website for Old Elk: https://www.oldelk.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1880 - Brand is originally created 1888 - Old Elk Trademark is registered by Stoll, Vanatta & Co Prohibition Years - Old Elk is produced by Stitzel Distillery as a "medicinal spirit" Post Prohibition - Stitzel-Weller Distillery continues production of Old Elk, without the "medicinal" moniker 1972 - Brand is sold to Norton-Simon who abandons it 2013 - Entrepreneur Curt Richardson resurrects the Old Elk brand, acquiring the trademark 2013 - Greg Metze creates a custom mash bill for Old Elk's signature bourbon 2017 - Old Elk launches in Colorado and California 2021 - Annual sales of about $16 million Key Cocktails: Old Elk is perfect neat, right out of the bottle. You can mix it or chill it if you like. References: Most of the content for this episode came from an interview and tasting conducted with Greg Metze, Master Distiller for Old Elk. MGP Ingredients Early Brand History from Bourbon Veach Article on Greg Metze from Gear Patrol Bourbon Lens Overview of Old Elk Distillery Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 100 features Gran Centenario Añejo Tequila. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for $36. Enjoy this episode with a neat pour of Gran Centenario! The official website for Gran Centenario: https://grancentenario.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1857 - Tavern owner and tequila producer Lázaro Gallardo starts making what will become Gran Centenario 1895 - Gallardo names his tequila Gran Centenario to commemorate the new century and the coming 100th anniversary of Mexican independence 1920 - Luciano Gallardo, the founder's son, designs art deco inspired bottles and begins selling Gran Centenario beyond the tavern 1995(?) - Becle, the parent company of Jose Cuervo, acquires Gran Centenario (may have been much earlier) Today - Gran Centenario is the best selling tequila in Mexico Key Cocktails: Gran Centenario Añejo makes for a great sipper, but give their signature cocktail a try if you like. Golden Angel 1.5 parts Gran Centenario® Añejo 1 part Pressed Ginger 1 part Fresh Lemon Juice 1 part Fresh Lime Juice 3⁄4 part Agave Nectar Dash of Kosher Salt Garnish with wedges of fresh Lemon and Lime References: Proximo Spirits, the US Importer of Gran Centenario Tequila Source Listing Forbes Article on Gran Centenario Tequila Matchmaker Listing YouTube Review (in Spanish) Becle Financial Overview with Sales Insight Trademark Listing for Gran Centenario Cuervo 2018 Annual Report Mashed.com Article on Tequila NOM Meaning Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 99 features 99 Bananas. Bottled in 50ml at 49.5% ABV, or 99 proof and it retails for $0.99. Enjoy this episode with a shot of 99 Bananas! The official website for 99 Bananas: https://99brandparty.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1997 - Barton Brands introduces 99 Bananas 2009 - Sazerac Company acquires Barton Brands and 99 Bananas Today - The brand has expanded to more than two dozen flavors Key Cocktails: Shots! 99 Bananas is meant to get you to a good time quickly. References: Barton Brands Website Circa 2002 Liquor.com Review Sazerac Brand Listing Wide Open Eats Article on 99 Bananas Diffords Guide Listing for Creme de Banane Wikipedia Listing for Schnapps Press Release Mentioning Introduction of Banana Liqueurs YouTube Product Comparison from 2007 Hip Hop Song from 2010 on YouTube A bit NSFW Hip Hop Song from 2012 on YouTube Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 98 features Liquore Strega. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for $36. Enjoy this episode with pour of Strega chilled. The official website for Strega: https://www.strega.it/en/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1200s - Legend says witches gathered in Benevento, Italy 1860 - Strega is founded by Giuseppe Alberti 1894 - Giuseppe Alberti dies, leaving the distillery to his four sons 1900s - The brand invests in advertisings 1947 - The Premio Strega, or Strega Prize, is created by Guido Alberti 1998 - Strega gets into the confections business, with candies that feature Strega Today - The fifth generation of the Alberti family is still running the company Key Cocktails: Strega is a digestif, or after drinker drink, but mixes well with certain drinks. Try the Strega Tonic: 1 oz. Strega 1 oz. Gin 4 oz. tonic water Serve over ice References: The Spruce Eats Article on Strega Wikipedia Article on Strega Diffords Guide Listing of Strega Punch Drink Article on Strega YouTube Brand Commercial YouTube Video of Distillery Tour with Vintage Advertising Shown YouTube Overview - Fast Paced, and in Italian YouTube Candy Making Overview Wikipedia Article on the Witches of Benevento Atlas Obscura Article on Why Witches Ride Brooms Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 97 features Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum. Bottled in 750ml at 63% ABV, or 126 proof and it retails for $26. Enjoy this episode with a "Wray & Ting". The official website for the brand simply redirects to the corporate parent: http://www.jwrayandnephew.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1825 - John Wray founds The Shakespeare Tavern in Kingston, Jamaica 1860 - John. Wray brings his nephew, Charles James Ward into the business 1862 - J. Wray & Nephew Ltd. is formed 1862 - The brand wins gold medals for their aged rums in London 1901 - J. Wray & Nephew acquires the Monymusk Estate 1913 - Charles Ward dies, leaving the business to trustees 1916 - Lindo Brothers & Co. purchases the company from the trustees 1917 - Distillery operations move to the recently acquired Appleton Estate 1940s - This overproof bottling was likely introduced 1997 - Joy Spence is appointed Master Blender 2012 - Gruppo Campari buys J. Wray & Nephew Ltd. Key Cocktails: This rum is great for mixing and stands up in a cocktail. A popular serve is the "Wray & Ting". 1 Part Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum 2 Parts Ting or Smilar Grapefruit Soda Serve over ice References: Campari's Brand Listing Wikipedia Article on j. Wray & Nephew Ltd. Liquor.com Review YouTube Video Discussing the Campari Acquisition Circa 2015 Steve The Barman on YouTube, Features Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum Long Presentation on Production at Appleton Estate, by J. Wray & Nephew Good Tasting & Review on YouTube Another Good Tasting & Review on YouTube Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 96 features The Kraken Black Spiced Rum. Bottled in 750ml at 47% ABV, or 94 proof and it retails for $21. Enjoy this episode with a Kraken and Coke. The Kraken's official website: https://www.krakenrum.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 2009 - The Kraken is available in limited release in the United States 2010 - The Kraken expands distribution internationally 2010 - Several awards are bestowed upon The Kraken for exceptional branding & packaging 2020 - Sales reach 510,000 9-liter equivalent cases Key Cocktails: The Kraken is made for mixing, try it in a Kraken & Coke. References: Proximo Spirits Listing for The Kraken Wikipedia Article on the Giant Squid Wikipedia Article on The Kraken Rum Drink Hacker Review from 2009 The Drinks Business 2010 Awards List YouTube Acceptance of the 2010 Clear Choice Award The Spirits Business Reference in 2011 Press Release from 2011 Article on the Mobile Game in 2011 Tweet from the Brand Referencing Sugar Content Liquor.com Listing The Fat Pirate Rum Feature on The Kraken Sailor Jerry's Recipe Change Coverage Global Sales Stats from Statista.com Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 95 features Tanqueray London Dry Gin. Bottled in 750ml at 47.3% ABV, or 94.6 proof and it retails for $22. Enjoy this episode with a Tanqueray and Tonic. Tanqueray's official website: https://www.tanqueray.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1830 - Charles Tanqueray begins working in the Vine Street Distillery 1898 - Tanqueray merges with Gordon's Gin 1922 - Tanqueray Gordon & Company join Distillers Company 1933 - Tanqueray is the first alcohol served in the White House after Prohibition was repealed WWII - The distillery is bombed 1957 - Distillery is rebuilt and reopened with their famous pot still named "Old Tom" 1960s - The Rat Pack drinks so much Tanqueray they double sales in the USA 1979 - Tanqueray sales hit 1 million cases 1995 - Tanqueray production moves to Scotland 2016 - Tanqueray becomes the best selling gin in the USA 2019 - Global sales peak at 4.5 million 9-liter equivalent cases 2022 - Drinks International names Tanqueray the #1 best selling gin brand worldwide Key Cocktails: Enjoy Tanqueray in a classic Gin & Tonic or Martini. References: Behind the Scenes Video - Part One Behind the Scenes Video - Part Two Behind the Scenes Video - Part Three Behind the Scenes Video - Part Four Distillery Tour Video Visit to the Diageo Archives Additional Video Coverage of Tanqueray Diageo Bar Academy Charles Tanqueray History Blog Diffords Guide Listing on Tanqueray VinePair Article on Tanqueray Travel Distilled Article on Tanqueray Wikipedia Article on Tanqueray Tanqueray Brand History on The Spirits Business Statista Global Sales Data Drinks International 2022 Gin Brands Report Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list:

Episode 94 features Italicus Rosolio Di Bergamotto by popular request from listeners. Bottled in 750ml at 20% ABV, or 40 proof and it retails for $40. Enjoy some Italicus with Prosecco and a lot of ice, plus some olives while listening to this episode. Italicus' official website: https://rosolioitalicus.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1500s - Rosolio was enjoyed by Catherine de' Medici Late 1700s - The 17th Duke of Savoy, Vittorio Amedeo III, banned Rosolio from his household and switched to vermouth, which he preferred Early 2000s - Giuseppe Gallo, founder of Italicus, comes across a recipe for Rosolio di Torino 2106 - Italicus is launched 2017 - Italicus wins Best New Spirit 2017 at Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards 2019/20 - Drinks International recognized Italicus as a top-trending brand 2020 - Partnership with Pernod Ricard announced 2021 - Italicus is available in more than 40 countries and had sales of $5 Million USD Key Cocktails: Italicus was designed to go with bubbles. The suggested serve from the bottle is: 1 part Italicus 1 part Prosecco Lots of Ice Green Olives Build in a wine glass and enjoy. References: ItalSpirits The Blue Grotto Wikipedia Article on Rosolio Tales of the Cocktail Article on Italicus Master of Malt Article on Italicus Press Release on Partnership with Pernod Ricard Winerist Article on Italicus Food And Wine Article on Italicus Saveur Article on Italicus Diffords Guide Article on Bergamot Liqueurs Casa Mia Tours Article on Italicus Startup Spotlight on Giuseppe Gallo Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: