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Whiskey has a long tradition with flavoring. Specifically, infusing wine flavoring by “finishing” whisky in a previously used wine barrel adds a few new layers of flavor. The Scots love to use Sherry and Port wine barrels to finish their single malts, and the results are often wonderful. But American whiskey? We’ve never really concerned... Continue Reading →
Back in 2009, Dry Fly Distillery in Spokane, WA was ready to make a move. Up until that point, they were successfully releasing a vodka and a gin to great reception. While those two spirits were making a splash on the market, a whiskey of 100% Washington wheat was aging in their warehouse. Their first... Continue Reading →
And now, we must get back to doing the good work society demands: drinking everything we see and telling the story, for you, dear readers. Today we go to Portland, Oregon and sample a few spirits from Rogue Brewery. These guys are first and foremost brewers of fine ales and other beers. They have made... Continue Reading →
We now move to Rogue’s Dead Guy Whiskey. This one is intriguing. It is made from the same grain recipe their Dead Guy Ale is made from (without the hops). Unlike the 3 month aging period their single malt enjoyed, Dead Guy Whiskey gets merely one month in the oak barrel. These aging periods would... Continue Reading →
The topic of Moonshine could easily fill a thick history book. There would be plenty of source material to choose from going back a few hundred years exploring the multiple facets of Moonshine’s rich heritage. Entire law enforcement agencies are devoted to regulating, monitoring and prosecuting illegal behavior resulting from the distillation, distribution and selling... Continue Reading →
Rye is in, in case you don't already know. Some drink absolutely nothing else. Some insist on straight ryes or even gravitate towards bourbons with a large percentage of the flavoring grain being rye. Rye gives a spirit flavors that range from complex spices, sweet and grainy to dusty and dry (even a little fruit).... Continue Reading →
Good ole Jack Daniels. Perhaps the most recognizable whiskey brand in the world apart from Cutty Sark (just kidding), it also is the top selling American whiskey on Earth. Whether or not you enjoy the brand one cannot deny it is at least an interesting one. Jack Daniels is technically a Tennessee whiskey. From milling... Continue Reading →
We are in the midst of the American Craft Distilling boom. Small, independently owned craft distilleries are popping up all across America at an alarming rate and are making some very interesting whiskies. Perhaps one of the best qualities (along with some bad ones) inherent to this craft distilling boom is the tendency to make... Continue Reading →
The Woodinville Whiskey Company seems to have made quite a name for themselves. This Washington state distillery jumped onto the craft distilling scene with two solid offerings of a Bourbon and a 100% Rye. While they only distribute in Washington State, they seem quite poised for expanding their brand considerably. Our focus today is on... Continue Reading →
We start our look into Montana's Roughstock Distillery with their standard Whiskey bottling. You will see it today on the shelf as "Pure Malt" due to this whiskey being 100% Malted Barley. We are seeing this mash bill show up more and more in the American craft distilling world in distinction from the traditional mashbills... Continue Reading →
Spokane Whiskey Club 