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THE BRAND: mAkER’S 46 BOuRBON The first new product from Maker’s Mark in over 50 years, this spirit is a twist on the classic itself, amplify- ing the rich Maker’s Mark notes with a woodier nose and a higher proof. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 46 WALDORF inspired by the Whiskey Sour Maker’s 46 Nocello walnut liqueur Funkin William Pear purée egg white fresh lemon juice Rim glass with crushed candy walnuts and a slice of pear. Our Panel Votes: Layers of complexity. Great use of pear and walnut. —Misty Kalkofen Aromatics of pears and walnuts are memo- rable; chewy and lush. —H. Joseph Erhmann Andy Blue’s Score: 96. Rich, dense and creamy. Fresh and long. The 94-proof spirited Sour- inspired “46 Waldorf.” Victoria D’Amato Moran says her drink is a celebration of her ancestors in Mexico. THE BRAND: kAH TEquILA Packaged in hand-painted ceramic skulls, this Mexican spirit is reflective of the Day of the Dead. The añejo is aged in American oak for up to two years. LATIN FASHIONED inspired by the Old Fashioned 2 oz. KAH Añejo tequila ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 barspoons Funkin Cherry Morello purée 1 teaspoon sweet brown sugar and Aztec chocolate bitters 2 barspoons homemade syrup from cherries aged three years in brandy Top with marigold flowers, lemon and orange wedges. Our Panel Votes: A culinary coup. —Meridith May The elegance of this drink lies in its simple use of ingredients that were meant to get into bed together, each complementing the other. —Tony Abou-Ganim Nice marriage of barrel-age flavors, agave and Beam Global Spirits & Wine cherry. A great spin on the most classic of cocktails. —H. Joseph Ehrmann Andy Blue’s score: 90. Strong but quality-driven, with spicy tequila notes and rich, intense flavor. Worldwide Beverages THE BRAND: Ty ku Triple-distilled 48-proof TY KU Soju is made from barley and pure water. Zero carbs and zero fat help make this iconic Japanese spirit one for the thin-dustry. TY KU liqueur is packed with ten Asian superfruits. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ SOJU LEMON-POMEGRANATE DROP inspired by the Lemon Drop TY KU Soju Funkin Pomegranate purée Funkin Lychee purée Lemon juice Sugared ginger and cayenne pepper rim. Our Panel Votes: Nice tartness—and the rim was something special! —Matt Stuhl The ginger and cayenne rim brings heat to the sweet/sour quality of the drink. —H. Joseph Ehrmann The crisp flavors work well and the drink has appealing color. Jennifer DeLoach of TY KU with bar- tender Doug McLaughlin of Badlands in San Francisco. McLaughlin used both TY KU Soju and TY KU Liqueur for his entry. —Gregory Nasser Andy Blue’s score: 89. Clean, juicy and refreshing with a nice presentation. TY KU LLC may 201 1 / the tasting panel / 99