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Doc Hendersons Absinthe: No Louche?

I like this distillery, but I've been super annoyed that this absinthe doesn't produce a louche at all (cloudiness characteristic of traditional absinthe when mixed with water). I set aside my annoyan...

Tasting Note: Cheongsam Tea Liqueur

I was delighted to find this tea liqueur from China. From the smokiness, seems like lapsang may have been the predominant tea used, and it makes a fantastic smoky cocktail. They have a website here,...

Tasting Notes: Bourbon Edition

We interrupt our regularly scheduled Gin Tasting Notes to bring you a special Bourbon Edition. I've finally gotten my hands on something I've long coveted, Jefferson's Ocean, an extremely small batch...