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Jon Goodman, On-Premise Market Manager for Pernod Ricard USA in Northern California, noses the new ABSOLUT Craft, a small-batch vodka that is a distinctive blend of herbaceous lemon, lemongrass, lemon myrtle and lemon thyme made in Nick Strangeway's mixology lab in London. Jason Kunde is Regional Manager for Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, showcasing the inimitable and versatile Licor 43, the 43-ingredient citrus- and vanilla-based liqueur from Spain. Promoting Farmer's Certified Organic Gin and Crop Organic Vodka, is Chatham Imports President Joseph Magliocco. The gorgeous packaging of David Laverne's Swan's Neck Vodka matches the lovely French-made liquid inside. We love the viscosity and aromatics of this stand-out sipper. Purity Vodka Brand Ambassador John Pomeroy makes a clean Martini for attendees. See more of his story on page 88. may 2013 / the tasting panel / 85