BRITISH COLUMBIA PORTFOLIO SPRING/SUMMER 2008 ...

MAGELLAN
SPIRITS
In 1519, five ships led by Ferdinand de Magellan set out to circumnavigate the world
and explore ‘the spice islands’. Three years later, only the ship Victoria returned to
Spain, with 18 people and hundreds of cloves. Sadly, Magellan, who died in battle
during the voyage, never saw the results of his spice discoveries. Those spices inspired
the creation of gin as we know it, and it is to cloves in particular that Magellan
Gin owes its inspired taste.
Created by spirits guru Michel Roux, Magellan Gin is made in small batches in Cognac,
France from triple-distilled neutral spirits, spring water and 11 freeze-dried botanicals,
a mix that includes cloves. During the fourth and final distillation, the gin is
infused with deep-blue Iris petals. The result is a sensationally flavorful, 88 proof spirit
with a captivating, light blue tint. That’s right—the blue is not the bottle. It’s the gin!
Magellan Gin is a bona fide headliner. The gin has a supple,
medium-weight body and an engaging bouquet laced with the
aromas of flora, citrus and spice. It has a delightfully soft entry that quickly entertains
the mouth with a fanciful array of tantalizing flavors. The finish is cool and crisp.
Martini savvy haunts will want to be the first on their block to carry
Magellan Gin. It was created with a cocktail glass in mind. Great looks
and an incomparable taste make Magellan unbeatable.
Gin Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC
Magellan Gin 750 ml $ 49.99 $ 45.68 S 523951
(6 per case)
CORAZON
FRANCE
MEXICO
In 1896, Don Celso Plascencia had a dream. A humble working man born in the
highlands of Jalisco, he worked the land, and as he traveled to and from the fields
that belonged to others, he promised that one day, his family would own their own
estate and make their own tequila, the spirit of Mexico. 100 years later, Don
Celso’s grandson, Raul Plascencia, fulfilled his grandfather’s dream. An entrepreneur,
Raul saved his money and, investing with others, opened Destiladora San
Nicolas in 1998. The distillery blends tradition with technology, creating tequila as
it has been made for generations, using the best blue agave, the clearest water,
and time. They bring the process into the 21st century with a state-of-the-art facility
and modern standards. Don Celso’s dream is now a reality—his vision and heart is
in Corazon Tequila.
Tequila Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC
Corazon Tequila Reposado 750 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 S 866368
(6 per case)
*’Superb’ , Highly Recommended ―9:-95 Points)—Wine Enthusiast’
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