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Mill Six CitruS FuSion: Citrus Combo-Power Why we lique Mill Six: Sourcing various types of citrus from all over the world, Mill Six epito- mizes the word “fusion.” With flavors as unique and varied as lychee, sudachi and yuzu, Mill Six is rounded out by a set of secret proprietary ingredients that result in a sophisticated and complex layering that’s hard not to fall in love with. Tropical, bright and fruity, Mill Six is fun enough to spice up any classic cocktail (Mill Six Margarita, anyone?), yet smooth and sophisticated enough to enjoy straight. Fall in love with: The Mill Six distillery has been family-owned and -operated since its inception in 1777 in Schiedam, Holland, and manages to tread that fine line between tradition and modernity that can be so hard to find. Enlightened Brands, LLC BottiCelli: the renaissance of Coffee Cream liqueur Why we lique Botticelli: With a name like Botticelli, this brand easily conjures images of classic beauty— before it even hits your tongue. But once it does, prepare to be swept away (much like the goddess’ flowing tendrils in The Birth of Venus?) by this brandy- and neutral grain spirit–based liqueur that marries cream and several blends of the finest Italian coffees Fall in love with: It’s a creamy, dreamy way to get your caf- feine fix, and the next time we’re ordering dessert, we think a bit of Botticelli will be the perfect end to a delightful meal. Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. Ventura liMonCello: California Coastal Citrus Why we lique Ventura Limoncello: Talk about terroir- driven! James Carling deals with local Ventura County growers and wife Manuela Carling hand washes and peels every single lemon for the brand we have been touting since its incep- tion in February 2008. And now, there’s a Ventura Orangecello made from Ventura Blood Oranges. It tastes like a luxurious creamsicle, and what’s not to lique about that? Fall in love with: Ventura Limoncello nips the tongue with a sweetness that most lemons can only dream about. Sweet and sour at its best! Ventura Limoncello Company 88 / the tasting panel / june 201 1 Solerno: Vibrant Sunset in a Glass Why we lique Solerno: The world’s first blood orange liqueur, Solerno is a vibrant warming sunset in a glass. Made in Sicily, each blood orange that goes into this quaff is hand-picked at the height of ripeness, then small-batch dis- tilled in old copper pot stills. The final product is rich and warm with bright citrus that seems to capture the heat of the sun as it spreads across the palate. Fall in love with: You’ll feel like you’re on a romantic getaway with each sip of Solerno, so envision yourself on a Sicilian terrace, the sun setting in a swath of vibrant red. Sit back, relax and enjoy. William Grant & Sons