A half bottle of  the Award-winning Black Hjerte by Laurel Canyon Spirits is a family-run business based in Los Angeles. Started by a couple of music industry vets and neighbors in the old Laurel Canyon neighborhood of Hollywood, Black Hjerte is a real grassroots product. The recipe originally made for friends and family only has been refined over decades. Black Hjerte is all natural, small batch and handmade. They start with 100% California Corn vodka, use Peet's Coffee beans cold pressed very strong, and adjust with finest locally sourced sugars and spices. Black Hjerte helps make craft cocktails distinctive or is great straight up over ice. 95 points/Gold medal at The New York International Spirits Competition.