Ooooooo Whisky, I love you. By Heather Manley, Founder Crooked Water Spirits, MN I just finished getting certified as a Whisky Sommelier in 2018 and after a week of tasting, testing and imbibing, I’m happy to share I’m more in love with whisky than ever. Whisky has resurged in our time to a coveted and […]
A Personal Look into J. Carver Distillery J. Carver Distillery, located in Waconia, Minnesota, was founded by an experienced group with a common love of good food and drink and hospitality. The team is proud to produce distinct spirits inspired by a tradition of craft and curiosity using local grains from just down the road. […]
Summer eats bring frozen treats – cool, refreshing, sticky and fun! But ice pops aren’t just for kids anymore. From the hands of Brooklyn freezemeisters People’s Pops. “We are the grand masters of boozy pops,” declares co-founder Joel Horowitz. Taking their inspiration from seasonal farmers’ markets and savory cocktails, People’s Pops offers inventive icy treats, many designed […]
Get to know The Dampfwerk Distillery The Dampfwerk Distillery – it all started with passion and family. The Dampfwerk Distillery offers a wide assortment of fine German distilled spirits and liqueurs with an unexpected American twist. The Loeffelholz family, German in origin and nationality, is stepping into the distilling game with a unique story and […]
Kentucky Derby cocktails for your party This year’s Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday of May, which is May 5th. This also happens to by Cinco de Mayo weekend. It’s also the annual Run for the Roses, so it’s really a perfect mix of reasons to celebrate warm weather with a Derby day party. There are […]
Vodka – a short history… Vodka has a short history in the USA as compared to its counterparts gin, bourbon and rum. So how is it that vodka became the number one selling spirit in the country, accounting for nearly 1 out of every 3 bottles sold today? BĒT Vodka founder and owner, Ben Brueshoff, […]
St. Patrick’s Day 2018 occurs on March 17. It is observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. St. Patrick’s Day History Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint and national apostle of […]
When weather hits in Minnesota, there’s usually two types of mindsets that us midwesterners tend to have. Either your ramped up on energy drinks ready to blaze the freshly fallen snow with Fat Tire Bikes, ATV’s and commando gear, OR you’re focused more on your looming dipsomania (your winter depression and craving for booze). If […]