Grain-to-Glass Arkansas Gin: Delta Dirt Tall Cotton Review
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Sky Partnership, Grounded Community: The Du Nord Social Spirits Story
In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we sit down with Chris Montana, founder of Du Nord Social Spirits, to talk about building one of the most impactful distilleries in the country.Du Nord made history as America’s
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Loft & Bear Vodka Review 🐻 Greater than Goose? Artisanal Vodka with a Purpose
In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we crack open Loft & Bear Artisanal Vodka a smooth, wheat-based spirit crafted in Los Angeles with heart, purpose, and serious flavor.
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F*ck Tito’s! | Black Momma Vodka’s Founder Talks Buy Local, The Sipping Saint Talks Spirit Education
In this explosive episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we sit down with Vanessa Braxton, founder of Black Momma Vodka, and Nicole, aka The Sipping Saint, to talk real about what it means to be a Black distiller, why you sh
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Have you ever tasted vodka made from sweet potatoes? The Future of Black Spirits with JJ Braden
On this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we sit down with JJ Braden — a rising star in the spirits industry and Arkansas-based brand ambassador — for a soulful conversation and an on-air tasting of Delta Dirt Vodka, a
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How Lebowski’s Kool-Luah Became the Coffee Liqueur You Never Knew You Needed ☕🍫🔥
What do you get when you mix an old family recipe, a vodka base, Colombian coffee, and a Big Lebowski obsession?
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Inside Black Momma Vodka: An Exclusive Distillery Tour with Founder Vanessa Braxton
Vanessa Braxton, founder of Black Momma Vodka, opens her distillery doors to The Liquor Connoisseur for an exclusive facility tour — and Crystal and Roger taste through the Peach Tea Vodka.
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Woodworks Barrel Aged Gin: Gin Is No Longer a Sin
Barrel aged gin bridges the gap between gin and whiskey — and Woodworks Distilling's version is the conversion tool Crystal and Roger recommend for anyone who thinks they don't like gin.
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Black Momma Vodka vs. Tito's: Crystal and Roger Call It
Vanessa Braxton's Black Momma Vodka goes head-to-head with America's best-selling vodka. Crystal and Roger run the comparison and give their verdict.
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J. Rieger Vodka: The Pre-Prohibition Legacy Behind a Kansas City Revival
J. Rieger & Co. was one of the largest mail-order whiskey distributors in pre-Prohibition America. The distillery reopened in Kansas City in 2014, and their vodka carries that history forward.
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Woodworks Distilling 4 Grain Vodka: Your New Year's Resolution for Better Vodka
Woodworks distills their vodka from four grains instead of the standard single-grain base — and the complexity shows. Crystal and Roger ring in the new year with a taste.
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Belvedere Organic Infusions Pear & Ginger: Vodka Has Grown Up
Belvedere's Organic Infusions line uses real fruit — no additives, no artificial flavor. Crystal and Roger taste the Pear & Ginger with a Drop of Honey and find it changes how they think about flavored vodka.
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