St George California ShochuInspired by a local restaurant, St George set out to make a full flavored shochu from California rice that would complement a hearty bowl of ramen. The label design is a mash up of the California state flag and the national flag of Japan. If you translate the kanji (Japanese characters), the bear is saying angry bear sound. St George Shochu is distilled from sake lees from a local producer. The sake lees are steamed Calrose rice, inoculated with koji

Amaro Angeleno makes an amazing bright and fresh Spritz or a citrusy spin on a Negroni

cloves and ginger

Bottled at 48

aromas of bright and refreshing lime

Lively on the palate and with a pleasingly bitter aftertaste

The enticing flavors stay with you for quite some time

It pairs particularly well with strawberry

All the botanicals work together in unison to afford a romantic

with a prominent flavor of sweet nuts and a hint of vanilla

more nuanced profile makes it perfect for classic cocktails where you want vermouth to contribute complexity without overwhelming the base spirit—it creates exceptional Manhattans and Negronis that showcase balance and elegance

The flavors take mango to another dimension making this surprisingly versatile whether sipped chilled neat or used in mixed drinks

The experience is accented by white pepper