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THE BRAND: michter’s single Barrel rye A selection of rye is sheared to concentrate the grain’s flavor. This plum- and spice-nuanced American whiskey proved itself a great base for a cocktail. PEACH IMPEDIMENT WICKEY inspired by the Rickey ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 oz. Michter’s Single Barrel Rye ¾ Funkin White Peach purée ½ oz. house-made turbinado simple syrup ½ oz. organic orange juice Pinch of Fee Brothers peach bitters Pinch of pipe tobacco-infused bitters Garnish with slapped mint leaves and add one large rock of ice. Our Panel Votes: Simple yet elegant. Whiskey and peaches are a match made in heaven. —Tony Abou-Ganim Rye is back with a purpose, and this balanced and flavorful drink proves it. —Kent Bearden Andy Blue’s score: 92. Ripe flavors come through and the rye is not masked. Mint is a fine addition. Chatham Imports THE BRAND: Pür likÖr Elderflowers—picked only once a year—are the true inspiration for the 200-year-old recipe that inspired this natural liqueur from brand owner Kiki Braverman’s home in Germany. INDIAN SUMMER inspired by The Paloma ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1½ oz. Pür Likör Elderflower ½ oz. Funkin lemon juice 1½ oz. grapefruit juice 1½ oz. Martin Miller’s gin Garnished with a grapefruit “nose THE BRAND: Fuzzy’s ultra Premium Vodka A craft-distilled vodka—with merit—from golf legend Fuzzy Zoeller, distilled ten times through charcoal. Brie Grant from Fuzzy’s Spirits LLC. FUZZY’S FRENCH KISS inspired by the Fuzzy Navel ■ ■ ■ Erik Adkins of The Slanted Door created the drink for Pür Likör brand owner Kiki Braverman. Our Panel Votes: Heavenly botanicals in a drink that is elegant all the way. —Meridith May Refreshing flavors of spring and summer. —Steven Izzo A lovely floral cocktail. The elderflower pairs well with the gin. A summer sipper. —Misty Kalkofen Ricky Palva of San Francisco’s Rickhouse. Andy Blue’s score: 91. Fresh, lively and bright. Distributed in California by Wine Warehouse may 201 1 / the tasting panel / 103 ■ ■ 1¼ oz. Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium vodka ¾ oz. St-Germain elderflower liqueur 1 oz. Funkin Peach purée Splash of Funkin Strawberry purée Splash of green apple sparkling wine Our Panel Votes: Straightforward, sweet and definitely peachy—the purée shows well with the viscosity of the vodka. —H. Joseph Ehrmann Nice connection between creamy mouthfeel of both peach purée and vodka. —Amanda Womack Andy Blue’s score: 88. Simple, but still smooth and plush. Fuzzy’s Spirits LLC