The Kentucky Derby is fast approaching us and what better way to celebrate than by having a Mint Julep, the traditional drink served at Churchill downs during the race. During derby weekend over 100,000 of these will be served at the racetrack. Old Forester Mint Julep ready to serve cocktail has been used in modern […]
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Lalo Tequila! As the weather continues to get warmer and warmer it is time to start talking about tequila, specifically blanco tequila. One of my favorite expressions of blanco tequila is LALO. To say that tequila-making runs in the family is an understatement for LALO. The Tequila is named in honor of Eduardo “Lalo” González,
Isle of Raasay Peated Scotch! Peated Scotch can be a polarizing topic for whiskey drinkers. People either absolutely love it or hate it. There are plenty to choose from and with a wide variety of flavor that can be found in them once you get past the peated taste. With Colorado spring upon us it
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Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey The word whiskey is derived from the Gaelic word uisce beatha, which means “the water of life”. Irish whiskey was one of the earliest distilled spirits in Europe, distillation of whiskey is believed to have started as early as 1,000 AD. It is believed that Irish monks brought techniques of distilling
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Peach Street Distillers Nestled in the picturesque town of Palisade, Colorado, stands the oldest locally owned distillery in the state of Colorado, Peach Street Distillers. This craft distillery has been making waves in the industry for its commitment to producing exceptional spirits that encapsulate the essence of the region. Their lineup of finely crafted spirits,
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Turnbuckle Distilling! Turnbuckle Distilling was founded with the simple goal of bringing people together. The original idea was to create an atmosphere where people could come and enjoy each other around a glass of whisky and have a quality meal on an amazing property. Turnbuckle distilling brings together specially sourced grains and hand-selected barrels to
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Article and Photos by Allie, Liquor Department Associate Although National Margarita Day passed us by back in February, we wanted to save our special “tequila & mezcal” feature for May, the month of Mother’s Day and margaritas. In continuation of our “Women in Distilling” series, we’ve split our attention on two great industry pioneers. The
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Article by Allie, Liquor Department Associate It’s no longer just “gonna be May,” friends; the month has actually arrived, which means rolling out the red carpet for the tequila and mezcal. Our liquor post this month features great spirit choices made from agave to mix into your margs of choice, but here we will focus
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Need an easy summer sipper? Look no further than the Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic cans.
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Sometimes the most valuable inspiration comes from the places closest to our hearts. One could certainly say that Lesley Gracie does this for a living as both the Master Distiller for Hendrick’s Gin and an avid gardener. As someone who began her career in chemistry working “on the development of pain relief drugs… to help treat people with severe arthritis,” Gracie shifted gears in 1988 towards spirits (Gin Cooperative, 2019). Eventually, that path led her to working alongside David Stewart, a master blender for William Grant & Sons who wanted to create a gin that both included a British identity and conjured imagery of a day in the garden.
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