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november 2017 / the tasting panel / 87 Ann Soh Woods is the Founder of Soh Spirits and creator of Kikori Whiskey, a Japanese spirit distilled from 100-per- cent Kumamoto rice. Scott Eton of Melrose Umbrella Company in West Hollywood cre- ated his Louisville Layover cocktail, a take on the classic Vesper with Copper & Kings American Brandy. Tony Fiorina, Bar Director at The Corner in Santa Monica, created the Green Geisha using Kikori Japanese Whiskey. Kirk Gaither, Regional Sales Director–West at Conecuh Spirits, touts Clyde May's Alabama Style Whiskey. Blaine Adams of Barrel & Ashes in Studio City used Pig's Nose Blended Scotch Whisky to create An Apple a Day. The Artisanal Group began as a modest notion just four years ago with a goal of representing top-tier small-production spirits brands. Since then it's grown into a flourishing collection of must-have gems.