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High-Tech ‘Frankenstein Booze’ Aged without Barrels is Awarded Gold Medal at World’s Top Rum Festival by Internationally Acclaimed Rum Experts

MIAMI, Fla., May 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rational Spirits' new Santeria Rum made in Charleston, South Carolina, was awarded a Gold medal for Premium Aged Rum from the prestigious RumXP International Tasting Panel at the world's top rum festival in Miami, Florida: The Miami Rum Renaissance. The festival is held once a year and brings together the most respected and experienced experts in the industry, as well as enthusiasts, to sample and judge hundreds of rums from around the world. Santeria Rum is arguably the world's most innovative and advanced rum and is definitely the only one of its kind.

Rational Spirits produced Santeria Rum with the assistance of Lost Spirits Technology out of Silicon Valley. The rum is currently being made, in part, by an Apple Computer powered robot with a South African voice and a sense of humor. Tessa, as she is affectionately called by those who know her, is currently being updated and will soon be making the rum without the help of human hands. Additionally, and possibly most significantly, the rum was matured using a proprietary reactor designed and built by Lost Spirits. The aging reactor has been shown to produce the same chemical signature in rum as decades of age in a barrel. At present the system has been tested in the real world on Santeria Rum and the forthcoming Rattleback Rye whiskey.

Santeria Rum can be found at Charleston retail shop Burris Liquor Store and can also be found at K & L Wines which ships to many states through their online shop at: http://www.klwines.com/p/i?i=1242647.

About Rational Spirits:
Rational Spirits is a channel partner that is set up to produce Lost Spirits Laboratory designed products at scale. The company boasts a 12,000 square foot production space. Rational Spirits is the only distillery that currently has access to the Lost Spirits technology and it will remain that way for some time.

About Lost Spirits:
Lost Spirits is known for engineering and designing some of the world's most fascinating spirits using a hybrid of tradition and cutting edge technology. The company seeks to advance the understanding of spirit making as well as pave the way with first hand research that helps build a more extensive knowledge base that can be shared within the industry. Lost Spirits is most well known for being the first company to successfully recreate the chemical signature of aged rum in a laboratory setting. In 2015 the company published the data supporting the claim along with several papers outlining primary research into the chemical composition and changes taking place in aged spirits. The company is constantly working to patent more and more of the body of work.

Web: http://www.rationalspirits.com/
Twitter: @RationalSpirits
Instagram: @rational_spirits

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Joanne Haruta
joanne@lostspirits.net
831-235-9400

Bryan Davis
bryan@lostspirits.net
415-606-0695

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NEWS SOURCE Rational Spirits :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by and Copr. © 2016 Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®.

Spring Taste NYC Event in New York City is Not Your Average Food Show

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York City foodies are in for a treat. Spring Taste NYC, hosted by EMRG Media, promises to deliver a feast for the senses like no other food show has done before.

"We're pulling out all the stops," Jessica Stewart, vice president of marketing for EMRG Media, says. "This will not be your typical food show. We're encouraging people to buy tickets now."

Tickets are limited and are predicted to go quickly. Admission starts at $69. Group rates are available too. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to City Harvest, the world's first food rescue organization.

Food-loving New Yorkers, top restaurants, award-winning chefs, wineries, distilleries, breweries and DJs will gather at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City at 125 W. 18th Street on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 7 to 10 p.m. A VIP preview is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m.

Savvy New Yorkers will sip, sample and indulge from more than 50 of the city's top vendors that include: Felidia, Davios, Metro Events, Neuman's Kitchen, Barefoot Bubbly, Magnolia Bakery and Down East Cider House. They'll discover new culinary gems and meet the people behind the scenes at some of their favorite restaurants too.

So, get ready New York foodies. Spring Taste NYC will excite culinary imaginations. Sweet or savory? They'll be a lot of both. Sample sumptuous desserts, delicious appetizers, frothy cocktails, top-rated beers and more.

"Spring Taste NYC celebrates New York City's culinary excellence," Stewart says. "It's going to be an event to remember. Why visit just one NYC restaurant when you can experience many?"

In addition to sipping, sampling and savoring, Spring Taste NYC will have cooking demonstrations led by experienced chefs, live entertainment, photo booths, an amazing auction and other fun activities.

Don't miss this NYC food show. Buy tickets here: http://springtastenyc.com/.

About EMRG Media:

EMRG Media ( http://www.EMRGMedia.com/ ) is a premier, full-service marketing, event planning and publishing firm based in Manhattan. Over the last nine years, EMRG Media has garnered public acclaim and recognition as an innovative, corporate event marketers with an impressive roster of clients. Its exclusive corporate client base includes names such as Casio, Barclays, Ruder Finn, Conde Nast Publications and the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Twitter: @springtastenyc @EMRGMediaNYC #NYCfoodshow

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Cottage Cooking Asheville Cooks Up Kooky Marketing Scheme

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cottage Cooking Asheville is having fun getting the word out about its new business. It's taking its cooking on the road, in the water and underwater, in the woods and wherever else it can carve out a cozy place to cook.

Cottage Cooking offers cooking classes in a 1915 cottage located just north of downtown Asheville.

"We're just having fun with it all," John Godts, owner of the cottage says. "My partner, Liisa Andreassen and I enjoy being outdoors, so we thought it would be fun to incorporate our cooking activities into our exploring too. Most recently we've gone camping, climbing and kayaking. Get the idea?"

The couple posts photos on its website and Facebook page so interested folks can follow their cooking exploits.

"It's kind of like 'Where's Waldo,'" Andreassen says. "People are curious about where we'll be going and what we'll be cooking up next."

A recent "photo shoot" took place along the Blue Ridge Parkway at a place called "Frying Pan Mountain." It was a pretty appropriate place to have a little fun with their marketing. Godts and Andreassen created a faux fire out of colorful leaves and were equipped with all the appropriate kitchen utensils too.

Spoiler alert: A trip to the Florida Keys is on the horizon where the couple is planning to scuba dive. How will they use their skills there? Stay tuned!

About Cottage Cooking:

Founded in March of 2015, Cottage Cooking classes are geared to home cooks who want to take their cooking up a notch or to people who simply want a fun night out. Plate dates and anniversary celebrations are very popular.

The cottage boasts a cozy kitchen, wood stove and eclectic flair. There's even a "secret door" in the kitchen floor.

Classes start at $50 per person and the cottage can accommodate up to four people. The cost includes all food, instruction and recipes. Guests are asked to BYOB. Larger groups can be accommodated off site at people's homes too.

To learn more, visit: http://CottageCookingAsheville.com/ or like them on Facebook to follow their cooking adventures at: https://www.facebook.com/Cottage.Cooking.

View a video here: https://youtu.be/m-_iSG6jtWo.

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* Photo Caption: Cottage Cooking goes kayaking.

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* Photo 2 Caption: The Cottage Cooking kitchen.

For media queries, please contact: Liisa Andreassen, of Cottage Cooking, at +1-828-273-3096
or info[at]cottagecookingasheville.com.

Twitter: @CottageCooking

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Silicon Valley Technology to Fuel a Craft Spirits Revolution Inspiring Innovation against Beer and Wine

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lost Spirits Technologies announces today that it has successfully scaled its experimental distilled spirits aging system and is preparing to begin a nationwide roll out of the revolutionary new technology in October 2015. The system will be implemented through the use of small, portable aging reactors dubbed the THEA One. THEA One offers a revolutionary, state of the art way of designing and engineering the quality of aged spirits, and will be installed in craft distilleries across the country.

In April of 2015, Lost Spirits announced that it had successfully replicated the chemical signature and taste profile of 20-year-old rum in a laboratory setting. Since then, the engineering team has been working around the clock to create a scaled working reactor that is capable of producing spirits at commercially viable quantities. Today this task has been accomplished.

Lost Spirits currently has 65 distilleries on its waiting list and is in talks to potentially implement the technology on a grand scale with multinational spirits partners.

Lost Spirits will be hosting private media tours to showcase the THEA One and her capabilities at the notoriously secretive Lost Spirit hilltop laboratory throughout September. Interested parties may inquire for a sneak peek at the first THEA One models. For those who cannot attend, media kits can also be requested which contain samples and equipment overview using Google Cardboard in VR.

About Lost Spirits Technologies:

Lost Spirits Technologies is a Silicon Valley based start-up with patent pending technology that enables the use of photocatalysis combined with esterification to replicate the chemical signatures and taste profiles found in many of the world's greatest distilled spirits.

Unlike others who have made similar claims, Lost Spirits Technology has been substantiated using forensic chemistry reviewed by independent experts. Many of the company's experimental releases have been met with high praise within the industry, blogosphere, and at professionally moderated industry blind tastings.

Visit us on the web at http://www.lostspirits.net/.

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Twitter: @LostSpirits1

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Scorpion Mezcal Silver 4-Pack Sampler Gift Box wins Gold Medal

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Caballeros Inc. today announced that the Beverage Testing Institute's Tastings 2014 International Review of Spirits Packaging Competition has awarded Scorpion Mezcal's(R) 4-Pack Silver Sampler Gift Box several Gold awards and runner-up status for "Best Gift Box."

The attractive box is decorated with rustic artwork featuring an ancient still and stylized agave, with the top of the box showing the agave plants for each of the four varietals.

Awards:
Gold Medal - Creativity Category
Gold Medal - Graphic Design Category
Gold Medal - Form Category
Best Gift Box Runner Up.

Scorpion Mezcal's(R) award winning sampler gift box contains four 200ml bottles of Scorpion Mezcal(R) Silver. Each of the four bottles contains a different variety of 100 percent de agave Mezcal so that the consumer can experience, appreciate and become familiar with each of the varietals' unique flavor.

The four agave varietals in the box are:
1) Tobala (Estate Grown)
2) Espadin
3) Barril
4) Blue Weber (grown in Oaxaca).

Two award-winning silvers included in the box are: Scorpion Mezcal(R) Tobala and Scorpion Mezcal(R) Espadin. Scorpion's Tobala Mezcal received 97 Points and a Platinum award from The Beverage Testing Institute. It also won Best of Show at The Spirits of Mexico competition. Scorpion Mezcal(R) Espadin has won several awards, among them: 96 Points with a Gold Medal from The Beverage Testing Institute and Best Mezcal from Food & Wine Magazine.

Suggested retail for the 800ml box is $80; alc/vol 40 percent; each bottle is a different 100 percent agave varietal.

More information: http://www.scorpionmezcal.com/ .

Imported by Caballeros Inc., Oakton, Va., leading importers of award winning 100 percent agave Mezcals. Produced and distilled by Scorpion Mezcal SA de CV Oaxaca, Mexico. In 2015, master distiller, Douglas K. French is celebrating his 20th anniversary as an agave/maguey grower in Oaxaca. He planted his first espadin agave crop in 1995 with 2500 agaves/magueys on his ranch in San Felipe del Agua, Oaxaca. Since then he has planted maguey every single year and has about 50 acres of maguey plantations.

For further information contact: Barbara Sweetman, VP Caballeros Inc., Phone/Fax: (914) 921-6988 or barbara@scorpionmezcal.com.

Twitter: @scorpionmezcal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scorpion-Mezcal/185126041557986 .

Caballeros Inc., 2911 Hunter Mill Road, Suite 303, Oakton, VA 22124.

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*Photo Caption: Award winning 4-pack box/packaging for Mezcal(R).

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The Gold Rush May Not Be Over: Strike it Rich with Gold Strike Chili

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Dec. 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JAF Industries recently launched a new and much anticipated entertainment chili product - Gold Strike Chili - a blend of premium ingredients that glistens like gold. "What makes our chili so different is not only the story behind the recipe, but its granular consistency which gives it a sparkly gold sheen when the light hits it," Ken Brown, president, JAF Industries, says. "It's not only delicious, but beautiful too."

Brown was first inspired to launch this recipe for success after learning of a great grandfather who was a gold prospector and mountain explorer. Legend has it that while he was mining for treasure, he came upon a mountain of spices and decided that spices were better than gold. After lots of testing and experimenting, he perfected a recipe and handed it down through the generations. At the same time Brown learned of this, his wife also inherited a family chili recipe dating back to the late 1800s. He knew this was a sign. He had to find a way to blend these two culinary legacies into one amazing product. He did.

Gold Strike Chili is made for just about anyone who enjoys this classic dish. It's made from the freshest premium chili peppers, and mixes together a blend of fresh oregano, cumin, ground peppercorns, sea salt and other natural ingredients that is truly worth its weight in gold. People can make it hot or make it mild. They can use meat or vegetables, make it subtle or sophisticated.

They can also use Gold Strike Chili to help raise money. For each box sold, 50 percent of the profit goes to the fundraiser, there are no minimum orders and people can set their own prices to maximize their fundraising goals.

"We knew we were onto something with Gold Strike Chili, but we had no idea how quickly and well it would be received," Brown says. "We've had so many people share their family recipes that we know we made the right decision in launching this delicious new product. Whether people buy for themselves or give as gifts, Gold Strike Chili is a hit."

Manufactured in Oklahoma City, Gold Strike Chili is all about bringing families back together at the dinner table.

"It's from our families to yours," Brown says.

To learn more, visit: http://www.goldstrikechili.com/ - or like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldStrikeChili .

Teaser video: http://youtu.be/xFUZfFfE3MA .

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Earth Mama Top Secret – ‘A Marijuana Inspired Vodka’

CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Earth Mama Vodka LLC today announced that Earth Mama(TM) Top Secret Vodka is coming to stores near everybody. Earth Mama Top Secret Vodka, which is "A Marijuana Inspired Vodka" is the most radical, incredible, life altering super spirit brand to ever appear. Earth Mama Top Secret is a true super-premium vodka that has the real taste and smell of - you guessed it - pot!

This is an all-natural product, there is nothing artificial in it. From the minute you open the bottle and pour, you will be amazed at the lingering taste of pot on your pallet and the smell of pot as it opens and continues to breathe.

Earth Mama(TM) is a throw-back to the fun loving Woodstock Generation and for all people who enjoy the music of the Rolling Stones, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and all the other great music groups of that era.

Earth Mama was created to put a smile on your face and bring you to a state of peace, love, friendship and happiness. It is about good times, good vibes and great memories. Our inspiration was the music and culture of the 60's and 70's, the growth of rock and roll and the celebration of a lifestyle and times gone by.

Whether you are a young person celebrating the present, honoring the past or a survivor of Woodstock, you will return to an earlier, simpler time when we reveled in our music, our drink and each other.

Earth Mama(TM) is a celebration life and times well lived; of who we were, who we are and where we are going.

Remember, when the clock strikes 4:20 a.m. or p.m., it is always Earth Mama(TM) time. Laissez les bon temps rouler. Let the good times roll!

More information: http://www.EarthMamaVodka.com/ .

Or on social media:
Join us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/EarthMamaVodka .
Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EarthMamaVodka .
Join us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/EarthMamaVodka .

Step back to the 60's and enjoy an Earth Mama(TM) pot Martini!

Earth Mama(TM) pot Martini
3 oz. Earth Mama(TM) Top Secret Vodka
1 oz. Dry Vermouth
1 Woodstock Record

Combine Earth Mama(TM) Top Secret Vodka and dry vermouth in a Shaker. Fill with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three blue cheese olives on a toothpick.

Turn on Record, tune out ... with Earth Mama Top Secret Vodka.

Disclaimer: Product contains no marijuana. Drink responsibly.

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USA Coffee Company: Environmentally-Friendly Coffee

PLANTATION, Fla., April 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Earth Day is April 22 and USA Coffee Company is doing its part to save the planet. USA Coffee Company is proud of its efforts to produce conventional certified Hawaiian coffee that is environmentally friendly.

"We have developed farming practices that return the harvesting and processing byproducts back into the soil to control weeds, and to replenish the soil's nutrients," Ted Massinello, president of USA Coffee Company, says. "We also recycle the coffee wash water and the green waste from pruning. All branches and twigs are mulched and recycled year after year; nothing goes into landfills."

Massinello says that it will continue to farm its specialty coffee by recycling by-products that are biodegradable.

Additionally, USA Coffee Company has recently introduced the reusable and eco-friendly coffee filter, Ekobrew, for Keurig single-serve brewers. It's made in the USA and BPA free. It's also compatible with the Cuisinart, Breville and Mr. Coffee single-cup machines.

And, because the Ekobrew is reusable, there is no disposable plastic and foil cup to end up in a land fill. This year alone, more than five billion K-cup packs filled with imported coffee will be sold, used and then discarded.

"So, make coffee, not trash," Massinello says.

The Ekobrew has a financial advantage as well. Coffee drinkers who use the Ekobrew with USA Coffee can expect to save 70 percent or more because there is no need to purchase the K cups. It's a $0.20 average cost per cup versus $0.70.

It's pretty too. Ekobrew's durable and attractive design has won high praise from critics making it a finalist for the 2012 Housewares Design Award presented by HomeWorld Business.

About USA Coffee Company:

USA Coffee Company was established to only roast coffee grown in the USA. 100 percent of its coffee hails from Hawaii. All coffee accessories such as mugs and filters are also made in the USA. Signature coffees include: All American Union Roast; All American Classic; Maui Morning Mojo; and more.

For more information, visit: http://www.usacoffeecompany.com/ .

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Vivesan and Vivebloom Products Expand in Local Markets

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Adherents of the "shop local" movement are becoming more discriminating. Cleveland's consumers are no exception, and they are driving demand for their local retailers to carry Vivesan(TM) and Vivebloom(TM) cleaning products. Waterstone Ventures LLP, the makers of the 100 percent carcinogen-free products, announced today that their cleaners will be sold in over 20 local grocery stores. These all-natural cleaners are available in Whole Foods Market (University Heights), Constantino's, Heinen's, and Nature's Bin stores.

All products are carcinogen-free, odor-free, natural, and 99.9 percent plant-based. The Vivesan line includes a streak-free Glass Cleaner, Laundry Soap for cold water, and a low-suds Carpet Cleaner that can be used in extraction machines. The Global Cleaner - intended for use for everything from toys to dirty pots - removes grease, grime, dirt, and buildup.

"Our customers are very aware of what they consume, and that's why products like Vivesan cleaners are a good fit for our shoppers. They want products that contain ingredients they recognize," said Michael Bishara, Grocery Team Leader at Whole Foods Market of University Heights, Ohio. "However, shoppers care about effectiveness, too, and that's what's appealing about these cleaners. Now, they don't have to trade potency for safety," he added. "The short distance these products travel is a plus, because they're made right here in Cleveland, and that's a smaller carbon footprint."

Other Vivesan(TM) formulas are available for Marine, Automotive, and Equine Care applications. The Vivebloom(TM) Produce Wash, a food-safe surfactant, is a liquid spray that removes undesirable residues, wax, pesticides, and dirt from fruits and vegetables. Custom formulations can also be created for retailers' specific requirements. These proprietary blends are designed to be as effective as traditional cleaners - without toxic chemicals.

All are derived from a proprietary blend of processed extracts of coconut, corn, grains, sugar cane, and tree sap, using ingredients that are produced and grown in the United States. Most Vivesan(TM) and Vivebloom(TM) consumer products are sold in quarts, and gallon units for dilution are sold for commercial use. Prices range from between US$8 for 32oz to $35 per super-concentrated gallon.

About Vivesan:

Vivesan carcinogen-free cleaners are 100 percent plant-based, highly-effective formulas for commercial, industrial, and consumer use. Vivesan products are distributed by Waterstone Ventures LLP, based in Burton, Ohio. More information: http://www.Vivesan.com/ .

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