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Philadelphia Distilling WRITTEN BY AMBER G. CHRISTENSEN-SMITH
“Absinthe has a wonderful colour, green. A glass of absinthe is as poetical as anything in the world. What difference is there between a glass of absinthe and a sunset?” – Oscar Wilde
OUT ON A LIMB We see a lot of “standards” in distilling as new craft spirit producers will often start with comfortable and safe products that are surely to be likable and purchased by the average consumer. Over time, however, we’ve seen more and more craft distillers stretching out on the proverbial limb to create items that are not only well-crafted, but will also arouse the curiosity of consumers that discover the newness of an unconventional spirit. Philadelphia Distilling may have one of the most diverse portfolios of spirits we’ve come across to date. Andrew Auwerda, the president and co-founder of Philadelphia Distilling, is a seasoned businessman who relishes opportunities that present new challenges. “I get very pumped up about a wide range of things…from new markets we enter, to new spirits we launch, to press and awareness we create.” The adventure is always blooming for Auwerda. And speaking of adventurous, Philadelphia Distilling has five different labels in its portfolio. Auwerda shares, “We are constantly tinkering and developing new spirits and variations on our existing line.” On the traditional side, there is Shine, The Bay, and Penn 1681, which boast whiskies
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