Many years ago, at a casual book launch event for Seattle chef Jerry Traunfeld (then of The Herbfarm Restaurant), I had an amazing bite of food. In a small bowl, Traunfeld soaked a mix of dried...
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Study and Sip: 5 Cocktail Classes with a Kick
Ever wondered what it takes to be a master mixologist? Have you too felt the need to unleash your inner Tom Cruise and craft the perfect cocktail? Fortunately, you’re not far off - all it takes is...
Skip Rock Distillers Badger Pocket Black Peppercorn Flavored Vodka
Badger Pocket (according to Skip Rock Distillers, who gave their potato vodka line the same name) is “more than a place on the map. It’s an attitude that is shared by many that are lucky enough to...
Getting to Know: Double V Distillery
When John Vissotzky tells prospective customers that he owns a distillery in Battle Ground, Washington—a city in Clark County with a population of approximately 18,000 residents—the response is...
Dirty Bucket Brewing Co. and Schnapsleiche Bierschnaps
There is a lot more to Woodinville, Washington than suburban wine country (read all about that here). Sure, the Warehouse District houses nearly 60 wineries and tasting rooms, but tucked behind the...
4 Spirits Distillery Spiced Rum
As with brandy as featured in last week’s spirits Daily Sip, spiced rum is another perfect liquor for winter. With its rich flavors derived from caramelized sugars, its woodsy complexity and its...