DIGGING IN Sipping History DIGGING IN, EPISODE FOUR By Natalie Bovis · Photos by Stephanie Cameron In this episode, I share one of my passions and the crux of my work as The Liquid Muse, by giving you a glimpse into the wonderful world of distillation. This visit to Los Luceros Distillería in Alcalde reveals the bloody-and-thundering history behind Taos Lightning whiskey. The Digging In team demonstrates how to dance with the New Mexican green fairy as we taste Brimstone absinthe with owner and mastermind, John Bernasconi. Is it simply Santa Fe woo-woo to filter through crystals? How does aging barrels outdoors through all four seasons affect the booze within? With the holidays approaching and home entertaining on the upswing, you will not want to miss an overview of some of the best booze west of the Mississippi! Log on to www.ediblenm.com/diggingin to watch now.
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John Bernasconi and Natalie Bovis on location at Los Luceros Distillería; whiskey barrels aging in the elements; and Bovis pouring Brimstone absinthe with the traditional sugar cube method. 22
edible Santa Fe | FALL 2016