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Peaches hit peak flavor in summer, and fall marks the start of the official apple season, but Berentzen Fruit Liqueurs (SRP $20) capture the fresh-picked flavors of fruit year-round. In Berentzen Apple, un-ripened apples shine through in this light, balanced golden liquid with a smooth finish. Berentzen Wild Cherry Liqueur offers sweet cherry with a tart finish that only wild, sun-ripened cherries can provide, and Pear Liqueur is a refreshingly crisp, green alternative to cloyingly sweet options in the category. In April, the brand added Peach to its lineup of all- natural, premium fruit-flavored liqueurs. Berentzen Peach is crafted from the fresh juice of sun-ripened fruit, making a great addition to a Bellini. As Berentzen continues to expand the company's profile and distribution of high-quality spirits stateside, consumer tastes mature: The demand for products crafted with real fruit flavors and without additives and artificial tastes has grown exponentially over the past several years. Across the board, imbibers want to know exactly what's on their plate and in their glass and that the ingredients were sourced with integrity, from real food, driving demand for spirits like Berentzen Fruit Liqueurs. Mixologists love working with the premium spirits made from 100 percent single-grain winter wheat, their clean flavor profile a welcome addition to both classic and craft cocktails. —Becky Tasdik CATEGORY REPORT 104 / the tasting panel / july 2016 Fruit Forward with Berentzen Fruit Liqueurs sun-ripened provide, TA S T I N G N O T E S Sending aromas of peaches throughout the room is my testament for leaving the glass of this wonderful 40-proof spirit on my desk for an hour. The floral perfume of the summer fruit is alluring and on the palate, delicately lifts with notes of vanilla and sweet cranberry. Delectable. —Meridith May Why we like Berentzen Fruit Liqueurs for summer: Its crisp pear bite transports us to pear-adise. VISION WINES & SPIRITS C R E A M Y O L D F A S H I O N E D 2 oz. Tippy Cow Orange Cream 2 oz. Grand Marnier 1 oz. whiskey or bourbon Shake ingredients vigorously with ice, and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange twist. TA S T I N G N O T E S Vanilla Soft Serve Tastes like melted ice cream with a thread of your favorite chocolate sauce lacing through it—almost like stracciatella gelato. —M. M. Chocolate This would be the perfect base for an adult-version of an East Coast Egg Cream. The chocolate is authentic, and the texture is satisfyingly rich. —M. M. Why we like Tippy Cow for summer: It produces a creamy component to every favorite summertime beverage: iced tea or coffee, a root beer float or a chocolate malt. MIDWEST CUSTOM BOTTLING Now available nationally, Tippy Cow ratchets up its packag- ing with bright colors for the launch, perfect for the summer season. Playing on timeless flavors, the Tippy Cow line (SRP $16.99) includes Orange Cream, Chocolate, Vanilla Soft Serve and Shamrock Mint. Harken back to the days of a simple chocolate-dipped vanilla soft serve ice cream cone by serving an adult version using Tippy Cow Vanilla Soft Serve in a glass with a chocolate syrup rim. Caribbean rum combines with Wisconsin fresh dairy cream and melds into these four selections, wonderful chilled on their own or mixed with other spirits—or with other flavors of Tippy Cow. —Allyson Gorsuch Flavorful Summer Memories with Tippy Cow nationally, Peaches Liqueurs apples Liqueur