Kara Newman Writer at Large
Reviews spirits.
An active member of the New York cocktail and mixology scene, Kara Newman is the author of several cocktail books, including Shake.Stir.Sip., NIGHTCAP: More than 40 Cocktails to Close Out Any Evening and Cocktails With a Twist, released August 2019. Her articles have appeared in Wine Enthusiast, The New York Times, Imbibe, The San Francisco Chronicle, Gourmet and Saveur, among others. Television and radio credits include ABC’s View From the Bay, Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food on Sirius Radio, Heritage Radio Network, and The Splendid Table. She is also a cocktail consultant, national speaker and cocktail recipe developer.
Recent Articles and Reviews
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Which Is Better, Gin or Vodka? We Finally Settled the Debate May 24, 2023 We look at which one makes a better martini, how they are made, flavor profiles… -
The Espresso Martini Just Got a Matcha Makeover May 11, 2023 In this verdant take on an espresso martini, a combination of oat milk and matcha… -
How Small-Batch Brandy Made Way for the Bourbon Boom April 19, 2023 We talked with pioneering distillers who gave firsthand accounts of what it was like to… -
10 Top-Rated Single-Malt Whiskeys That Aren't Scotch April 10, 2023 Scotch no longer has a monopoly on great single malts. From Italy to India, global…
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El Padrino de mi Tierra Espadín A delicate tomato water fragrance meets a saline breeze. The rounded, mouthwatering palate offers a… 90 Points $40
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Mezcal Sacrificio Reposado This pale straw mezcal offers gentle almond and honey sweetness ringed with a puff of… 90 Points $40
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Quechol Sotol – Wheeleri Raspberry leads the nose and palate, with fleeting sweetness drying to a crisp and fiery… 90 Points $60
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Industrial Arts Safety Glasses IPA Citrusy and hop punchy, this slightly hazy IPA brings on the juicy tropical notes after… 90 Points $14