After many years in the fine wine business I have taken on an additional line of work: Product Marketing. My heightened awareness in this field has given me a new appreciation for the exceptional packaging of liquors, especially American Whiskey and Bourbons. The popularity of Bourbon and American Whiskey has steadily been on the rise, and besides ...
We are plum crazy! Monte Jones of Mission Trail has just shared with Dean and I his Plum Jerkum Cider… tart, sparkling and delicious. I’m standing in Vintology Wine & Spirits, sipping, picturing the rolling foggy hills of Central Coast California where these plums grow, on an area that just a few years ago became ...
A field in upstate New York is waiting to release a prize. Six shipping containers sit on grass, bearing the weight of the entirety of Taconic Distillery’s barrels. They contain Bourbons and Ryes that have aged slowly and exposed to the volatile New York seasons. What will soon be released is guaranteed to taste great, ...
Originally written for and published on: “Wine, Wit and Wisdom” The Official Blog of the Society of Wine Educators. Estate-bottled. Terroir. In the wine world these have long been terms that evoke respect for certain bottles and fetch higher prices. It’s significantly less typical to see an estate bottled spirit, where all the variables of ...
Darn, this is dangerous. My souvenir tin of Dominican Spiced Hot Chocolate from the Cacao Prieto Distillery, the maker of Widow Jane Bourbon, is tempting me every night after dinner. I regret buying it… okay, I don’t regret buying it! I recently visited the Redhook, Brooklyn, facility to taste the full Widow Jane line-up. What ...
I really felt something. Sure, when I’m touring wineries and distilleries, I am interested, educated and very much enjoying myself. But this visit was more. After driving out of Hillrock Estate Distillery in upstate New York, I felt something. I felt complete and utter admiration. Hillrock Estate Distillery is like no other. Owner Jeff Baker ...
What is the best way to end a meal? A piece of cake? Perhaps some pie? Maybe some Ice cream? If you were to ask me this question, I would without hesitation respond with one answer. Amaro. Amaro is an Italian herbal liquor that is commonly drunk after a meal as a digestif. These liquors ...
Welcome to the Vintology Blog! My name is Dean Morretta and I’m the owner of Vintology Wine & Spirits located in Scarsdale, NY. My team and I will be posting on all things relating to wine, spirits, food and travel! You will be hearing from us often so check back here regularly. I’m sure you will find ...
