Spirited Chat Chopin Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur, 18% abv, $25 Gold Medal Winner at The 2013 Denver International Spirits Competition A delicious blend of rich chocolate and Chopin vodka that tastes like a rich scoop of chocolate cake batter. Serve chilled and try it neat or over ice, mix it in your favorite cocktail recipe, or pour over ice cream! http://dordachocolate.com/
Spirit Hound Distillers Launches In Colorado! Colorado is one dog-loving state, so when craft distiller Spirit Hound opened in December in Lyons, Colorado, spirit lovers stepped up to the bar! The company is located in the tiny town of Lyons, which is north of Boulder along the road that leads to Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a must-stop before embarking on any camping or day trip. The cost of distilling has become much more affordable in the last decade ($3,000 vs. $50,000) which explains the explosive boom in the number of new distillers coming online every year. Colorado currently has 40 distilleries and growing. This drop in operational costs might explain the huge backlog for commercial stills. Co-founder and Distiller Craig Englehorn, a former beer maker, decided to design and make his own still when he learned that there was a two year waiting list for commercial stills. Current products include Spirit Hound Gin, Spirit Hound Whisky and Ricardo’s Coffee Liqueur, which won a Gold Medal at the 2013 Denver International Spirits Competition! Visit their tasting bar for one of their seven signature cocktails. Our standouts were the “Hot Ricky” and the classic “Aviation.” Spirit Hound Distillers 4196 Ute Highway (66) Lyons, CO 80540 Tel. (303) 823-5696 http://spirithounds.com/
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WINE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL
Spring 2013