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1 12 / the tasting panel /may 2016 SPEED TASTING REPORT e Palm Crt ◗ 2 oz. Penthouse Vodka, infused with Samovar Tea ◗ 1 /5 oz. Dolce Cilento Meloncello ◗ ¾ oz. organic lime, lemongrass and ginger cordial Pesca ◗ 2 oz. Deep Eddy Peach Vodka ◗ 1 oz. Domaine de Canton ◗ 1 oz. Campari ◗ 2 dashes Regan's Orange Bitters This duo will take your palate on a mini-vacation across the pond. From a 150-year-old Holland-based distillery, Penthouse Vodka distills its corn base six times, accentuates mellow layers of white pepper, oatmeal and cherry pits. Traveling south to the Campania region in southern Italy, Dolce Cilento harvests organic cantaloupe, which blend into its Meloncello expression. Traditionally, it's served as a disgestif, but can also dance nicely along with other spirits like Penthouse. Travel has never been easier than with a cocktail featuring these spirits! Tasting Notes: "Penthouse Vodka was assertive without being sharp. It had a nice 'potato' quality to it even though it was made with corn. The Dolce Cileno had great cantaloupe and orange up front. They balanced each other nicely in the cocktail—great citrus while main- taining a nice heaviness in the body." —Jason Alonzo "The vodka was very clean and sophisticated with subtle minerality and freshness. The fresh cantaloupe and honeydew in the Dolce Cilento was incredibly pleasant. Together in the drink, they made the perfect brunch cocktail." —Jerry Cooper THE VAULT SPIRITS CO. Introduced in February, Deep Eddy Peach Vodka is the sixth expression from the Austin, TX spirits company that launched in 2010. Deep Eddy's lat- est flavor combines their corn-based vodka and real peaches to create a refreshing natural taste profile. Made with corn-based vodka, this gluten-free sipper is distilled ten times, using Texas aquifer water. All-natural flavors, including real peaches, spice up this refreshing libation. Since it landed in the hands of mixologists just in time for the warm weather, we see plenty of Peach Bellinis, Peach Iced Teas and Peach Bourbon cocktails in your customers' future. Tasting Notes: "The light peach flavor and great long finish of the spirit are complemented by the bitter finish in the drink. It has wonderful, bright summer flavors." —Adam Jed "The peach on the nose is balanced with a nice tea on the palate. It's very easy to drink neat or on the rocks, but the cocktail is also perfect for the summer season." —Gabor Rill DEEP EDDY DISTILLING CO. Eurean Wders: PENTHOUSE VODKA & DOLCE CILENTO MELONCELLO Diving Deep: DEEP EDDY VODKA Marsha Meyer, The Natural Mixologist, had a special teatime with Penthouse Vodka and Dolce Cilento Meloncello. Evans Horn, Beverage Director at Dobbs Ferry Restaurant, gave the panel a preview of summer with his Deep Eddy Peach Vodka cocktail.