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GSN Review: Three Rosé Champagnes for Valentine’s Day
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with some sparkling wine? GSN has some recommendations that will fit just about any budget. Champagne Pommery Brut Rosé – Pommery Brut Rosé is a delicately expressive Champagne, pale pink with subtle salmon hues and fine, persistent bubbles. Aromas of small red berries hint at softness and […]
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Imbibing Mr. Boston: The Cinquecento Cocktail
Here’s what creator Fredo Ceraso had to say about his inspiration for this cocktail, “In April 2010, I submitted this original cocktail to the Louis 649 bar in the East Village for their “Anyone Can Be a Mixologist” contest. This was the era when vodka based cocktails were shunned in craft cocktail bars. So needless […]
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GSN Review: Cantrip Elixir THC-Infused Hemp Spirit
Crafted from federally compliant, naturally extracted hemp, Elixir offers a buzz in a bottle: no calories, no sugar, and no hangover — just a clean, balanced taste designed for connection, curiosity, and creativity. Each bottle contains 10 mg of Delta-9 THC per serving, giving drinkers a versatile way to mix, share, and unwind – without […]
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GSN Review: Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo Alcohol-Free Spirit
Empress 1908 Gin announces the launch of its first non-alcoholic spirit, Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo. The recipe is crafted by the Empress 1908 Gin Master Distiller at Victoria Distillers, one of Canada’s oldest artisanal distilleries. This distinctive new alcohol-free expression is inspired by Empress 1908’s signature Indigo Gin to create zero-proof cocktails. Empress 1908 0.0 […]
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GSN Review: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Fall 2025 Edition
Heaven Hill Distillery announces the release of the Fall 2025 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, an 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Comprised of barrels produced in the fall of 2014, and bottled in the fall of 2025, the sixteenth national release ushers in the latest hallmark series to the bottled-in-bond legacy. Bottled in […]
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Imbibing Mr. Boston: Chupa Cabra Cocktail
How can you go wrong with tequila, juice and Campari? You really can’t and this cocktail is a perfect example of why the combination works so well. Boozy, bitter, fruity and somewhat savory this is a great cocktail any time of day. The name in Spanish literally means ‘goat-sucker’, so a weird name unless you […]
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Imbibing Mr. Boston: Chocolate Rum Cocktail
If you like thin mints, you’ll like this one. Personally, I would cut the creme de menthe back to a quarter ounce, but that’s just me. If you abhor mint, I’d just substitute another half ounce of creme de cacao for the creme de menthe. Overall, this is definitely a perfect drink for the holiday […]
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GSN Review: The Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel
Gunpowder Irish Gin recently announced the launch of Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel. This unique Gunpowder release is a collaboration with two-time world champion mixologist and bartender Bruno Vanzan. The collaboration introduces two new botanicals – Italian Viola Fig and Tuscan Juniper – joining the original 12 botanicals sourced from nine exotic countries. […]
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GSN Review: ShareSwiss Fermented Fruits and Beverage
Fermentation is known to be beneficial to promote good bacteria, and therefore improves the immune system, makes macronutrients more easily digested, and increases bioavailability of important vitamins and minerals. Share® Original plums are allowed to grow wild in a 150 km² bee sanctuary in Southeast Asia and are harvested by hand. They then ferment the […]
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GSN Review: Amoon Vodka
Amoon Spirits is launching a tech-enabled vodka platform that flips traditional bottle service on its head and gives venues a new way to drive engagement and revenue. Amoon isn’t just another vodka—it’s a full experience. The bottle pairs with a powered base (called the “Vortex Control Unit” or VCU) that enables a swirling vortex inside […]
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GSN Review: Pursuit United Barrel Proof Rye
Pursuit Spirits, the whiskey brand founded by the creative forces behind the Bourbon Pursuit podcast, earlier this year announced a significant and strategic expansion of its acclaimed Pursuit United portfolio. The brand has two distinct new proof points – an accessible 88 proof and a robust Barrel Proof – for its Pursuit United Bourbon and […]
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GSN Review: Doc Holliday 16 Year Cigar Blend
World Whiskey Society (WWS) introduces the latest addition to its Doc Holliday series: the Doc Holliday 16 Year Cigar Blend. This new release unites three cask finishes—Tokaji, Armagnac, and White Port. Bottled at 62.1% ABV, the Doc Holliday 16 YO Cigar Blend is now available for $449 on the WWS online shop. GSN’s Remarks: Lightly […]
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GSN Review: Brooklyn Black Ops 7th Edition
Brooklyn Brewery and Four Roses Distillery recently unveiled the 2025 edition of Brooklyn Black Ops (12.4% ABV). This collaboration once again unites craft beer pioneer Brooklyn Brewery with bourbon icon, Kentucky-based Four Roses Distillery for their seventh annual release, now available throughout the U.S. The latest Black Ops – a Russian Imperial Stout – matured […]
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GSN Review: Town Branch IMPERIUM MMXXV Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Town Branch Distillery, the 7th member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the heart of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. announces the release of Imperium MMXXV, a high-end limited-edition bourbon built on a 50% wheated bourbon foundation, bottled at 105 proof, non-chill-filtered, and offered at an SRP of $119.99. Imperium MMXXV marks the second annual […]
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Imbibing Mr. Boston: Chocolate Italian Cocktail
A Negroni by any other name. Really a nice variant in the amaro portfolio of cocktails. The addition of just a touch of chocolate does the trick. In fact, this makes for a great dessert drink if you tend to avoid super sweet libations. Kudos to whomever dreamed up this luscious beverage. Chocolate Italian 1.5oz […]
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Imbibing Mr. Boston: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cocktail
A surprisingly dry cocktail that is perfectly balanced. A great after dinner drink. I’m not sure why the wine glass is recommended. Personally, I would use a regular cocktail glass served up. And add some white chocolate shavings as a garnish. I would also multiply the ingredients X2. But, regardless, this is a great dessert […]
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GSN Alert: Disaronno Limited-Edition 500th Anniversary Collection
As part of the ongoing celebration of an extraordinary 500-year legacy, Disaronno, the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, has unveiled a Limited-Edition 500th Anniversary Collection. The five unique designs capture the essence of five centuries of Dolcevita, Passione, Bellezza, Stile, and Eleganza. “We are thrilled to unveil this series of five distinctive limited-edition bottles,” said Robert […]
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GSN Review: Hatozaki Omakase Small Batch 15-Year-Old
Hatozaki Whisky is pleased to announce the fourth and latest addition to its “Omakase” Series – Hatozaki Omakase Small Batch 15-Year-Old Mizunara Cask Finish. This expression is the oldest age statement released from Hatozaki and will be limited to fewer than 3,000 bottles, each numbered and sold exclusively in the US market. Available now for […]
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GSN Alert: New York Bartender Week (Nov. 17-23, 2025)
Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), an award-winning multimedia PR/marketing agency specializing in hospitality and luxury travel, today announces the second edition of New York Bartender Week (Nov. 17-23, 2025), taking place across all of New York State. New York Bartender Week (NYBW) is a week-long festival that promotes cocktail tourism and economic development in the Empire […]