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JUNE 2011

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THATCHER’S: Making Organic Look Good Why we lique Thatcher’s: All- natural, organic and sustainable may be all the rage in the beverage biz these days, but Thatcher’s is one brand that talks the talk and walks the walk, with a natural, lightly-sweetened flavor lineup that’s a real palate pleaser straight, and shines in cocktails. “Thatcher’s is a mixologist’s brand; it’s for people who take pride in making great cocktails and want to use only the best ingredients,” explains Jim Piser, Senior On-Premise Manager for Beam Global. Fall in love with: Thatcher’s Elderflower is the just- right addition to cocktails seeking a touch of floral botanical elegance. PISA NUT LIQUEUR: The Leaning Spirit of Italy Why we lique Pisa: The tongue-in-cheek leaning bottle of Pisa Nut Liqueur, clearly inspired by the namesake architectural landmark in the heart of Tuscany, appeals to the visual senses, but once this nutty quaff hits your palate, you know it’s no joke. Bursting with the flavors of hazelnuts, almonds and pista- chios, Pisa provides a nicely-complex profile highlighting woodsy, nutty deliciousness. Fall in love with: The flavors of Italy come alive in the glass when enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif, but don’t shy away from mixing this bad boy into any Italian- themed cocktail for a touch of international flair. Vision Wine & Spirits LLC THE KING’S GINGER LIQUEUR: We Can Thank Edward VII! Why we lique The King’s Ginger: Riding in a horseless carriage can be chilly, so in 1903, King Edward VII’s physician went to Berry Bros. & Rudd for a revivifying potion. Britain’s oldest spirits merchant formulated a “warming” concoction to remedy the conse- quences of the cold morning air, and voilá: The King’s Ginger! We’re also being revived and re-spirited by this highly perfumed, medium-bodied and zesty liqueur. How appropriate that over a century later, ginger has become one of the most trend-setting ingredients in spirits. Fall in love with: The use of slowly macerated shaved ginger really shows off the roots’ oils and tex- ture, as well as the fresh lemon peel in this gorgeous whisky-based liqueur. Anchor Distilling Company june 201 1 / the tasting panel / 87 TEQUILA ROSE: Nothing Thorny about It Why we lique Tequila Rose: This classic brand was the first strawberry cream liqueur to hit the market, and it’s been going strong ever since. With a pretty pink hue and a creamy consistency that glides across the palate, Tequila Rose is silky and sexy —even more so when paired with strawberries’ natural flavor-friend, choco- late. “Strawberries and chocolate! It doesn’t get any more obvious than that,” says Gary Fortney, Southwest Area Manager for McCormick Distilling Company. Fall in love with: Tequila Rose crafts one mean chocolate-straw- berry cocktail with the Chocolate Rose, made with equal parts Tequila Rose and 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. Is it Valentine’s Day yet? McCormick Distilling

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