Looking for something new, but with a touch of tradition? Preferably something local? Try these exciting new spirits from Old Elk Distilleries of Fort Collins. Old Elk introduced these three offerings to the Longmont/Boulder County market this month: Dry Town Gin, Dry Town Vodka, and Nooku Bourbon Cream. From 1896-1969,
As I explained to a newly legal drinker last week, 15-20 years ago, if a beer was labelled as chocolate, it never quite tasted right. It only had roasted dark malt and no actual chocolate flavor. Food science has come a long way. New Belgium Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ale
Lillet Blanc is a French apéritif from Podensac, a small village south of Bordeaux. It is a proprietary blend of 85% Semillon wine grapes and 15% macerated citrus liqueurs that include the peels of sweet oranges from Spain and Morocco and those of bitter green oranges from Haiti. This mix is stirred until
Heritage Hills Pumpkin Spice Liqueur is a predominately pumpkin beverage with sweet notes of oranges, vanilla, and graham crackers layered with cinnamon and cloves. It is seductive and long in the finish, allowing all of its pumpkin flavor to shine. It is not overtly syrupy, and pairs well with other
For those looking for something seasonal beside pumpkin beer, there have been a few neutral liqueur choices, but nothing liquor-specific, until now. This month, Captain Morgan introduces Jack-O Blast, the first ever rum pumpkin spirit. This limited edition infused rum for the fall follows in last year’s release of Captain
As we enter the Halloween season, for those pumpkin lovers looking for something stronger and more eclectic than pumpkin beer, try Pumpkin King Cordial from Boulder’s Vapor Distillery. Vapor Distillery in east Boulder quickly made a name for itself with its innovation and award winning gins. Each year Master
This weekend is the annual Longmont Oktoberfest festival at Roosevelt Park, sponsored by Left Hand Brewing. The first Oktoberfest was a celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. It was held just outside Munich and attended by both royalty and the citizens.
Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters have provided the newest welcome addition to the whiskey barrel aged wine market—their Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend. They begin by selecting top quality grapes from vineyards across California for their creation. The 2014 vintage came in early with loose clusters, small berries, and intense, ripe
Many people are familiar with the popular Maker’s Mark bourbon. It is a highly versatile, well balanced whiskey which swaps red winter wheat for the traditional rye component to reduce its bite and provide a gentler, sweeter finish. Maker’s 46 was the first addition to the company’s line in over fifty
As the temperatures and leaves begin to fall and parents settle back into their school routine, the thoughts of adults start to turn to pumpkin drinks. September is the start of the pumpkin season—one heralded by everything from pumpkin muffins to pumpkin salsa—but most desirably, pumpkin beer. Starbucks may be
Looking for something new, but with a touch of tradition? Preferably something local? Try these exciting new spirits from Old Elk Distilleries of Fort Collins. Old Elk introduced these three
As I explained to a newly legal drinker last week, 15-20 years ago, if a beer was labelled as chocolate, it never quite tasted right. It only had roasted dark
Lillet Blanc is a French apéritif from Podensac, a small village south of Bordeaux. It is a proprietary blend of 85% Semillon wine grapes and 15% macerated citrus liqueurs that include the peels
Heritage Hills Pumpkin Spice Liqueur is a predominately pumpkin beverage with sweet notes of oranges, vanilla, and graham crackers layered with cinnamon and cloves. It is seductive and long in
For those looking for something seasonal beside pumpkin beer, there have been a few neutral liqueur choices, but nothing liquor-specific, until now. This month, Captain Morgan introduces Jack-O Blast, the
As we enter the Halloween season, for those pumpkin lovers looking for something stronger and more eclectic than pumpkin beer, try Pumpkin King Cordial from Boulder’s Vapor Distillery. Vapor
This weekend is the annual Longmont Oktoberfest festival at Roosevelt Park, sponsored by Left Hand Brewing. The first Oktoberfest was a celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of
Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters have provided the newest welcome addition to the whiskey barrel aged wine market—their Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend. They begin by selecting top quality grapes from
Many people are familiar with the popular Maker’s Mark bourbon. It is a highly versatile, well balanced whiskey which swaps red winter wheat for the traditional rye component to reduce
As the temperatures and leaves begin to fall and parents settle back into their school routine, the thoughts of adults start to turn to pumpkin drinks. September is the start
