Mezcalero no. 11

April 27, 2015 | Posted by: Ansley Coale


From Alberto Ortiz of Bramaderos, near Miahuatlan. Madrecuishe, bicuishe, dobadán (Americano), espadín. “Don Beto” has the most tidy distillery I have ever seen. His mezcal is very clean too. Intense, fruity, a hint of madrecuishe acerbity.

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Mezcalero Special Bottling no. 1

April 27, 2015 | Posted by: Ansley Coale


From Alberto Ortiz (“Don Beto”). Our immodest claim: the finest mezcal in bottle.

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What we do in the cellar: scheduling bottlings

December 3, 2014 | Posted by: Ansley Coale


Cellar work: uses for stainless steel tanks

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What we do in the cellar: aging in small casks

December 3, 2014 | Posted by: Ansley Coale


Cellar work: comments about aging in very small oak casks

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A quickie about what we’re up to

December 3, 2014 | Posted by: Ansley Coale


Gives an idea of the things we’re working on at any given time.

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Maison Surrenne Old Bottlings: 1946 unblended grande champagne

December 3, 2014 | Posted by: Ansley Coale


Old artisan cognacs: comments on Maison Surrenne 1946 Grande Champagne

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Maison Surrenne Old Bottlings: 1975 single-vineyard grande champagne

December 3, 2014 | Posted by: Ansley Coale


Old artisan cognacs: comments on Maison Surrenne 1975 single David Picoron vineyard grande champagne 

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Maison Surrenne Old Bottlings: Tonneau 1

December 3, 2014 | Posted by: Ansley Coale


Old artisan cognacs: comments on Maison Surrenne Tonneau 1 very old petite champagne

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Maison Surrenne: the standard bottlings

December 2, 2014 | Posted by: Ansley Coale


Artisan cognac: comments on the standard bottlings from Maison Surrenne

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Vodka DSP CA 162: Brand Overview

December 2, 2014 | Posted by: Ansley Coale


Craft Spirits: DSP CA 162 vodkas

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