Ever heard of tsipouro? I hadn’t until I needed it for a wedding gift! Check out some background and my tasting notes on one particular brand of this grape-based distillate.
Category Archives: Spirits
Ventures with Vodka (and Other Serious Silliness), Part 1/2
Vodka + fruit + spices + time = YUM! It really is that simple. Check out what began as an idea to make a fruit-infused vodka, and what happened instead.
Liquor Preview: Del Maguey “Vida de Muertos” Mezcal
A preview of a soon-to-be-released mezcal from Del Maguey! Does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out, and we can learn more about mezcal together along the way.
Ongoing Project: Women in Distilling
This began as an independent passion project, but I’m hoping that through this blog, I can get additional recommendations and continually add to the list over time. Eventually, I will create a companion post that focuses on women in wine. I’ve mentioned a few during the wine challenge, but I’m always on the hunt forContinue reading “Ongoing Project: Women in Distilling”
A (Very) Brief Intro to Barrels
You can read this article on its own, or in combination with the Whistling Hare Distillery tour posted yesterday. Either way, enjoy!
Distillery Visit and Barrel Tasting: Whistling Hare
Local distillery tour and tasting? Yes, please! If you haven’t yet tried Whistling Hare, you’re missing out on greatness.