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Cheers TO WINTER

JIM CANEPA: STUDIO 301; BARRY CHANDLER: BARRY CHANDLER

A new year means new opportunities, and OHLQ is always thinking of new ways for our consumers to enjoy products — or try new ones. That is important to you — and it is important to us. Planning is underway for this year’s bottle lotteries, OHLQ Exclusives, and other experiences for you, so please stay tuned.

The OHLQ team is also working with liquor agencies that want to deliver high-proof spiritous liquor straight to your door. Liquor agencies will not be required to deliver; however, if they choose to do so, they will be required to meet certain requirements established by the Ohio Division of Liquor. Agencies must have an online/e-commerce platform that accepts advance payments, communicates with a Division-certified point-of-sale system, and are required to follow Ohio law regarding age verification.

Ensuring alcohol does not get into the hands of an underage person is of the utmost importance and the direct responsibility of the liquor agency.

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Q A with an influencer BARRY CHANDLER, an Irishman who has

called Ohio his U.S. home since 2007, is passionate about helping people connect to Ireland through Irish whiskey.

Chandler, who founded the podcast Stories & Sips, now hosts “online pubs” via his monthly Lock-in Livestream event and curates virtual tastings.

A new year also means new ways of communicating with you.

In addition to Facebook, OHLQ is now on Instagram. Be sure to follow @ohioliquor for articles, great recipes, and news. We are also enhancing our consumer’s email experience. We have so much great content we want to share with you — whiskey updates, bottle lotteries, mocktail and cocktail recipes, and more.

Be sure to visit OHLQ.com and subscribe to our newsletters.

Also, within these pages, you will read about some fantastic brunch locations that are serving up delicious cocktails, new cozy drinks to enjoy by the fire at home, learn the difference between whiskey and whisky, and visit some cool distilleries in northeast Ohio. And don’t forget to look for the golden barrel.

Cheers to a great 2022.

What differences or similarities have you noticed between the spirit cultures of the U.S. and Ireland?

In Ireland, we sip our whiskey slowly, tell some stories, and connect with people while we drink. Whiskey takes such a long time to make, so we tend to give it a little bit of reverence and devotion when we’re consuming it. More whiskey is consumed neat in Ireland. In the United States, the culture is more fast paced and there’s more of a cocktail culture.

What excites you about the future of Irish whiskey?

People are becoming more and more interested in Irish whiskey beyond just the taste; they want to understand where it was made and why it tastes this way. As consumers are becoming more educated, they are discovering the amazing people, places, and stories of Ireland.

— Jim Canepa, Superintendent Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor

What are some of your favorite pubs in the United States?

Ohio has a great Irish whiskey community.

More and more bars are growing their Irish whiskey list. Gormley’s Pub in Rocky River and Sully’s Irish Pub in Medina both have amazing selections.

On your former podcast, Stories & Sips, you chatted with a variety of distillers.

What were the key takeaways from your conversations?

Irish whiskey has had a real resurgence lately. There are a lot of passionate people following their dreams and risking their time and money on building an Irish whiskey company. I’ve seen the pride people have for Ireland. People want to take Irish whiskey to a global stage.

They’re not just sharing their drink, but their culture, too.

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TAKE A PEEK

the winter issue

2022

EVERY TIME

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TALK TO US 04

Our followers share their favorite places to celebrate Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day.

THAT’S THE SPIRIT 06 ON THE COVER: Get tips on where to start your day with brunch and breakfast cocktails.

With its smooth flavors, Irish whiskey is the perfect spirit for winter.

WINTER WARMUPS 08

Shake off the shivers with a steaming hot mug of these cocktails.

WHAT’S NEW 14

Find out what new products are on Ohio’s liquor shelves this winter.

A BARREL OF FUN

Look inside this issue for this barrel — your ticket to enter a drawing to join us on a future barrel selection.

(Pro tip: the barrel can be any color!)

Once you find the page the barrel is hidden on, go to OHLQ.com and click on the Golden Barrel link.

There’s one lucky winner each issue!

For advertising information, contact advertising@42plusmag.com.

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SUNRISE CAFE: SUNRISE CAFE; TOM’S FOOLERY: WENDY PRAMIK; GRIFFIN CIDER HOUSE & GIN BAR: KEVIN KOPANSKI

How to support children who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol misuse.

BEHIND THE BAR 16

Griffin Cider House & Gin Bar boasts a collection of 130+ varieties of gin.

NO FOOLIN’ 20

Tom’s Foolery Distillery has a whimsical name, but it’s serious about spirits.

COCKTAIL HOUR 25

Impress your friends and family with these easy-to-make cocktails. Get more recipe ideas on OHLQ.com.

WAKE UP WITH BRUNCH 26 Blogger Nicholas Dekker shares his favorite spots for brunch and a breakfast cocktail.

DID YOU FIND THE GOLDEN BARREL? 32

Copyright 2022 by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without permission of the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control.

All rights reserved. The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, and the publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions. All information is subject to change.

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S U O T K L TA Make your plans now to celebrate Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. Our fans share their favorite spots to celebrate in Ohio.

“WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AND/OR ST. PATRICK’S DAY? ”

St. Patricks’ Day at Byrnes Pub in Columbus carrying on a tradition for a departed friend. — Jason D. Love is in the air. Food, drink, music, activities and an airplane flight around downtown Columbus.

— @JPBoltonField We go to Bistro 83 in North Ridgeville every Valentine’s Day. — Matt K.

Cozy’s in Liberty Township for Valentine’s Day. Delicious food and great ambience. The outdoor fire pit is a nice spot to warm up with an after-dinner cocktail, too. — Kelly H.

Lala’s in the Lakes is a perfect spot for Valentine’s Day. — Tanya M.

Deagan’s in Lakewood serves delicious Irish food on St. Patrick’s Day. — Kelsey M.

CONNECT Don’t just wait for the next issue of 42+ to hear about the latest from Ohio Liquor.

Keep in touch every day!

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IRISH WHISKEY THAT’S THE SPIRIT:

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BY ALEXIA KEMERLING

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here’s something about winter — the way soft blankets of snow quiet the noisy world, the way holiday traditions remind us to hold loved ones close — that lends itself to slowing down, savoring drinks with renewed thoughtfulness. With its smooth flavors and storied history, Irish whiskey is the perfect spirit for this mood.

From Japan to Scotland to Ireland, Canada, and the United States, whiskey is produced — and enjoyed — around the world. While it’s impossible to say who invented the spirit, one of the first recorded mentions of whiskey is in the 15th century Irish Annals of Clonmacnoise, earning Ireland the designation as the spirit’s home.

Despite Ireland’s claim to fame as the home of whiskey, the country’s story of distilling is filled with turbulence. War, economic hardship, and competition from other countries’ distilleries have impacted this spirit’s success — though today there’s a real resurgence, with more Irish distillers joining the market.

“The history of Irish whiskey is really the history of Ireland,” said expert Barry Chandler. Chandler, born and raised in Ireland, works to connect people to the country through whiskey tastings.

“Irish people are creative, global minded, hardworking, and resilient.”

These qualities are evident in the very foundation of Irish whiskey. Although

many blends exist for both Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey is typically made from a mix of unmalted and malted barley, whereas Scotch whisky is most often made with malted barley or a blend of malt and grain. Irish distillers began this practice in the 17th century to cut costs when a tax was placed on malted barley. This initial creative pivot resulted in a spicier, more flavorful whiskey — and so the practice stuck. The style is referred to as “pot still” whiskey, and if the whiskey is made in a single distillery it is called “single pot still.”

Another difference is that most Irish whiskey uses a triple distillation, rather than a standard double distillation. This practice contributes to Irish whiskey’s smooth mouthfeel and light, creamy taste.

For Chandler, learning about Irish whiskey has brought him closer to his culture and introduced him to countless stories, people, and places. He encourages people to sip the spirit neat, slowing down to experience the complex flavors and connect to Irish culture and the history of distilling.

TO ‘E’ OR NOT TO ‘E’?

Whiskey or whisky — which is it?

Both are correct! The difference in spellings is primarily geographic.

When drinking whiskey made in the United States and Ireland, include the ‘e.’ If your whisky was made in Scotland, Canada, or Japan, leave the ‘e’ out.

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warmups

WINTER

BY KELSEY MILLER

When cold weather hits and snow starts falling, thick knits and fuzzy socks aren’t the only way to keep warm.

From fruity and floral to sweet and spicy, shake off the shivers with a steaming hot mug of one of these warm beverages — perfect for curing your winter blues.

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HOT APPLE-BOYSENBERRY BOURBON CIDER 1 oz. bourbon 5 oz. apple cider 1 oz. boysenberry syrup 1 tbsp. orange zest 1 /4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 /4 tsp. cinnamon 5 whole cloves Whipped cream Cinnamon stick, for garnish In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, boysenberry syrup, orange zest, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Heat the mixture until steam rises from the surface (but be sure not to boil).

Remove cloves with a spoon and pour mixture into a warmed mug. Add the bourbon and stir.

Top with whipped cream, and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

From Cleveland Whiskey

KRAKACCINO

PAGODA

2 oz. spiced rum 1 oz. Irish cream liqueur Hot coffee Whipped cream

1 oz. pineapple syrup 3 /4 oz. rye whiskey 3 /4 oz. pineapple rum 3 /4 oz. plum liquor 1 /4 oz. aperol 1 /4 oz. fresh yuzu juice Hot water to finish

Fill coffee mug with hot water and let sit for 2 minutes. Discard the water.

Add rum and Irish cream liqueur to the mug, and fill with the coffee. Top with an inch of unsweetened, lightly whipped cream. From Kraken Rum

Add all ingredients into a warmed mug or goblet, mix until combined and top off with hot water. From High West Distillery

HOT POW POW

FIRESIDE COCO

5 oz. hot chai 1 oz. bourbon 1 packet hot cocoa mix Whipped cream Grated chocolate, for garnish

4 1/2 oz. prepared hot chocolate 1 1/2 oz. cinnamon liqueur infused bourbon 1 cinnamon stick Marshmallows Ground cinnamon

Add chai, bourbon, and hot cocoa mix to a warmed mug and stir. Top with whipped cream and garnish with grated chocolate.

From Cleveland Whiskey

Combine hot chocolate and bourbon in a warmed mug. Garnish with cinnamon and marshmallows, if desired.

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SPICED CIDER MOCKTAIL 6 c. apple cider 1 /2 tsp. whole cloves 3 cinnamon sticks

IT’S A

Mocktail!

Heat ingredients to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Strain to remove cloves and cinnamon sticks prior to serving.

MULLED WINE

RUM TODDY

/4 c. brandy /4 c. sugar or honey 1 bottle dry red wine 1 orange, sliced into half rounds 8 wholes cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole star anise

3 oz. hot water 1 lemon wedge 1 /4 oz. honey 1 1/2 oz. rum Cinnamon stick, for garnish Lemon slice, for garnish

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Combine all ingredients in a sauce pot and heat over medium-high until barely simmering and do not allow to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 15 minutes or for up to 3 hours (more flavor will develop with longer cook time). Strain and serve warm. From Heinen’s

WALNUT COFFEE BOURBON EARL’S TODDY 4 oz. hot Earl Grey tea 2 oz. bourbon barrel gin 1 /2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 /2 oz. sage maple syrup (see below) Lemon peel twist Mix all ingredients in a warmed mug, gently stir to combine and garnish with lemon peel twist. From Watershed Distillery

1 oz. bourbon 3 /4 oz. nocino 5 oz. coffee 3 oz. heavy whipping cream 1 /2 oz. lavender simple syrup (see below) In a mug or Irish coffee glass, pour in the bourbon, nocino, and coffee. In a shaker tin, add the heavy whipping cream and lavender simple syrup. Shake without ice until you reach desired consistency and use to top your coffee.

From Watershed Distillery

simple SYRUPS Fresh sage leaves 1 c. maple syrup Add sage leaves to maple syrup and let sit at room temperature overnight.

Remove sage and refrigerate to keep.

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MULLED SUGAR & SPICE /2 oz. heavy whipping cream /4 oz. mulled wine syrup (see below) 1 1/3 oz. bourbon 1 /3 oz. Amontillado sherry 1 dash cardamom bitters Grated nutmeg Rosemary 1

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Warm heavy whipping cream and mulled wine syrup in a sauce pot over mediumlow heat. Stir in bourbon, sherry, and bitters. Pour into a warmed mug and garnish with nutmeg and rosemary, if desired. From Michter’s Distillery

MULLED WINE SYRUP

1 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. water 1 tbsp. dried lavender

17 oz. Rijoa wine 15 dashes of Angostura bitters 9 whole cloves 2 whole star anise 2 cinnamon sticks 1 nutmeg pod 15 juniper berries 3 cardamom pods 10 pieces dried orange peels 1 1/2 c. + 3 tbsp. sugar

Bring sugar, water, and lavender to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and fine strain out the lavender.

Steep all botanicals in wine for 10 minutes. Simmer wine and botanicals for 15 minutes. Strain botanicals and stir in sugar until dissolved.

LAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP

SAGE MAPLE SYRUP

Pour hot water into a tempered glass mug. Squeeze the lemon wedge into the water, add honey, and stir until the honey is dissolved. Add rum and stir gently.

Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a lemon slice. From Bacardi

©2022 Proximo, Jersey City, NJ. Please drink responsibly.

VILLAGE I T TA K E S A

How to support children who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol misuse.

BY MATTHEW BIDDLE

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hen a parent wrestles with alcohol or substance misuse, the entire family struggles right alongside them.

“Kids do notice these things. They are much more observant than we often realize,” said Fawn Gadel, director of Ohio START (Sobriety, Treatment and Reducing Trauma), a family-focused initiative that coordinates wraparound services to help parents and their children overcome parental substance use. Since the program began in 2017, it has served more than 900 families, including more than 1,500 kids.

“A lot of our kids come into our care with trauma — a higher level of traumatic experiences than you would see in the typical United States population,” Gadel explained.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), about one in four children are affected by or exposed to a family alcohol problem before age 18.

Children living in homes with addiction may experience domestic violence or neglect, Gadel explained.

In turn, many kids take on the role of caregiver themselves to help make sure their siblings are fed, clothed, and on the bus to school each day. Some children, Gadel said, understand their loved one is battling a mental disorder, while others may be confused and even blame themselves for their parent’s behavior.

Sadly, without intervention from organizations like Ohio START, this trauma can create a vicious cycle. A recent study by Ohio State University researchers found adults with substance misuse issues had scores assessing

childhood trauma that were 108% higher than the general population.

The good news, though, is that it only takes one caring adult to change a child’s life for the better.

“It’s important to understand that parents who have a substance use disorder are suffering from a brain disease,” Gadel said. “They love their kids and are doing the best they can.

We believe in the power of recovery, and we believe kids do best if they are able to stay with their parents.”

Therefore, Gadel continued, “The best way you can help the kids is to get help for mom or dad. If we can get parents healthy and stable through recovery, the kids are going to have the best outcomes they can.”

Safety, of course, is paramount. If you’re concerned about a loved one’s substance use, Gadel recommends checking in with any children in the household to be sure they feel safe and loved. However, she said conversations about their parent’s substance use are best left to the parent or another caregiver.

From there, Gadel suggests talking with the individual about their substance use. Encourage them to seek help through recovery services, and simply let them know you’re there for whatever they need. For example, offer to bring a meal over or watch the kids when mom or dad has an appointment.

Grandparents or other close relatives could even offer to stay over, lightening the load for the parents and bringing joy to the children.

“Surround the entire family with support,” Gadel said. “Be a loving and kind person who is there to help when needed — a safe place for the kids.”

KEY FACTS One in eight children lives in a household where at least one parent had a substance use disorder in the past year, according to a 2017 report by SAMHSA.

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Alcohol is the most frequently misused substance in the U.S. In 2019, a national survey by SAMHSA found 14.5 million Americans

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struggled with alcohol misuse in the past year.

A 2021 study by Ohio State University researchers found children in households with substance misuse typically experience multiple forms of trauma. In fact, trauma scores for these kids, ages 6–18, were 27% higher than scores for kids involved in the juvenile justice system.

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KNOW YOUR

RESOURCES Alcohol and substance use disorders are diseases that affect people of all ages and circumstances — but there are organizations and services across Ohio that can help. Here are resources, nationally and locally, you should know.

• Google your county’s Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board to find nearby providers and screening tools.

• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (samhsa.gov) offers links to treatment facilities and a national helpline, 800-662-HELP (4357), which can refer you to local services, support groups and community organizations. Gadel recommends completing SAMHSA’s free UNCOPE screening tool as a first step if you’re concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or substance use.

• Ohio START (Sobriety, Treatment and Reducing Trauma) (ohiostart.org) operates in 52 counties — and counting — and brings together caseworkers, behavioral health specialists, and peer mentors to help families.

• National Association for Children of Addiction (nacoa.org) focuses on children whose parents are struggling with alcohol or substance use with tools, training, and information for professionals, families, and kids.

• Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, whose mission is to provide statewide leadership of a highquality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans. If you, or someone you know, is concerned about their relationship with alcohol, help is available. Visit TakeChargeOhio.org/GetHelp to take a free, confidential screening or call OhioMHAS at 877-275-6364 to learn about treatment options.

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Richard Read, owner of Griffin Cider House & Gin Bar, sips one of his creations.

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Behind the Bar

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For a sloe gin fizz, Read recommends getting the egg white exposed first.

Every cocktail at Griffin Cider House & Gin Bar is made with an exceptional level of care.

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After two separate shakes, Read double strains the concoction.

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verybody might know your name at the Cheers bar, but the United Kingdom’s pubs are the originals when it comes to making you feel like family, says native Brit Richard Read.

That same public house atmosphere is what he wanted for his Griffin Cider House & Gin Bar in Lakewood, a nearwest suburb of Cleveland. A medical laboratory scientist by day, Read opened Griffin Cider House in 2015 as a way to showcase the hard ciders he was making at the time.

“It’s a place where anybody can go,” he said, “with the classic pub landlord and landlady rules being applied, whereby you’re coming into a person’s house — and therefore you’re treated as a guest, not some kind of cash machine. That’s the heart and soul of the bar.”

Sitting at the warm, cozy, and homey bar, it’s hard not to catch all those feels. Bartenders here, including Read, are a talkative bunch, especially if you have questions about gin, cocktails, or cider.

Read grew up in a big hard cider area in England. When he came to the U.S. to work for the Cleveland Clinic, he was amazed by how good apples here were and was inspired to make cider.

But between the bar and his day job, he just couldn’t dedicate enough time to cider making. Gin was always supposed to be at least a part of the bar because it’s very popular in England.

Stepping back from cider gave him the chance to focus even more on gin — another drink with multiple flavor profiles.

“No one gin is the same as the next,” Read said. “Gin is only limited by the number and amount of botanicals that you add in.

It’s pretty much limitless on how you can present a gin. When you use gin in different cocktails, you’ve got a lot you can work with — it’s really quite incredible.”

While the bar still carries a wide range of ciders (Read stopped making his own), it’s continued to focus more on gin. It boasts a collection of around 130, including varieties such as Tanqueray Rangpur, Highclear Castle Gin, and Watershed Distillery’s Bourbon Barrel Four-Peel Gin. The gin cocktails range from the simple gin and tonic (Read’s preferred gin cocktail), to a more involved drink such as a sloe gin fizz. In fact, watching Read make the latter, which is made with navy strength gin, sloe gin, egg white, cream, soda water and lime juice, is akin to watching a scientist at work.

“I always start with the egg,” he said. “I’m all about exposing things like egg to alcohol as quick as possible just to sort of get it going.” He adds the stronger gin to the egg first, followed by freshly squeezed lime juice and cream, and then tops it off with a sloe gin. He then does two shakes. First, he shakes the concoction with no ice, then adds ice and shakes again. Then he pours a small amount of soda water into a Collins glass, pours the mixture into the glass through two strainers, then tops it off with a little more soda and a lime wheel.

“The soda lifts it up and you get this nice, creamy head,” Read said.

Each cocktail made here goes through the same TLC, and Read recently introduced a new way to expose patrons to different, higher-end gins than they’re used to. While each cocktail is made with whichever standard gin goes best with its flavor profile, several concoctions have upgrade options, such as the Pisces, which is made with Tanqueray Rangpur gin, Blue Curacao, lemon juice, agave syrup, a Swedish Fish, and London Essence Bitter Orange & Elderflower tonic. The recommended upgrade for this fish-bowl-like drink is Tanqueray No. 10.

The upgrade feature is the perfect example of Read merging his British pub hospitality with his passion for spirits.

Give a gin and tonic a twist by picking from around 130 different types of gin.

Visitors are treated as guests.

Cocktails range from a simple gin and tonic to more involved variations.

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ou won’t find a fancy tasting room at Tom’s Foolery Distillery in Burton, about 40 miles east of Cleveland.

There are no regularly scheduled tours, upscale eats, or gift shop.

In fact, the small production facility, located off a dirt road beside a corn field, is open to the public only by appointment.

What the craft distillery with the lighthearted name does offer is wellmade spirits, mainly in the form of apple brandy, bourbon, and rye. After starting the business “almost as a hobby” a decade ago, Tom Herbruck and his wife, Lianne, are doing things their way — growing and preparing their own grains that they produce in antique pot stills at their farm in Burton, then patiently aging the liquor about 20 miles to the west in Bainbridge.

There’s something else you won’t find with the Herbrucks’ business: liquor purchased from a third-party distillery.

Tom Herbruck said he never wanted to buy already-made spirits from a larger distiller, put it in the bottle, “and tell a story about our grandpa.”

Pick up a bottle when you visit Tom’s Foolery Distillery.

Tom and Lianne Herbruck, along with their dog, Loki, inside the distillery.

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“We’ve been constantly told to grow, grow, grow,” Tom Herbruck said. “And many people expect us to grow. But we’d probably have to source bourbon. Instead, we wanted it to be our own. Although we’re still small by many standards, it certainly has grown beyond the hobby scale.”

If it was a hobby that got the couple into the business, it was partially by design.

Tom, a financial investment adviser, grew up nearby in Gates Mills, where his dad had a small winery. Learning how to turn grapes into wine piqued his curiosity about what he could produce on his own.

The couple was one of the early participants in the Ohio craft distilling craze, applying for a permit in 2008. Tom Herbruck said they got into the business to make applejack — brandy produced from apples — but soon noticed “the world is more interested in bourbon.”

That’s when the couple’s story took a notable turn. An industry journalist introduced the couple to David Beam, a descendant of the Beam bourbon family.

The Herbrucks were able to purchase from Beam some original pot stills and other equipment once used at the abandoned Michter’s Distillery in Pennsylvania.

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“David and his three sons sold us the equipment and taught us how to make bourbon using their pre-1850s techniques using pot stills,” Tom Herbruck said.

While they’ve sold that equipment — one pot still currently resides on display in the new Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery in downtown Louisville — they have since purchased two other pot stills. One is a real antique, dating to the 1850s when it was used to make cognac in France.

All of their bourbon is at least six years old. Also at the company rackhouse is

more apple brandy, rye, and some specialty spirits yet to be released, including pear and peach brandy, and bourbon aging in a maple syrup barrel.

Tom’s Foolery produces bottled-in-bond versions of its products, which isn’t difficult to do thanks to the production process and the close watch paid by the owners.

“We don’t have anything 20 years old, but you can find that in a lot of startup distilleries,” Tom Herbruck said. “We have never bought any alcohol. Everything we sell, we make.”

GOLDEN APPLE RUSH 1 oz. Tom’s Foolery bourbon 1 oz. Tom’s Foolery applejack 1 oz. lemon juice /4 oz. honey syrup Lemon for twist

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Combine bourbon, applejack, lemon juice, and honey syrup.

Make honey syrup by simmering 1 cup of honey and 1/3 cup water for five minutes. Shake over ice, serve up in a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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Holiday Rum Punch

Cocktail Hour Impress your friends and family with these easy-to-make cocktails. Get more recipe ideas on OHLQ.com.

HOLIDAY RUM PUNCH 1 1/2 oz. light rum (optional) 1 /2 oz. cranberry juice 1 /4 oz. tart cherry juice 1 /2 oz. rich simple syrup 1 dash allspice

1 dash grated fresh ginger 1 dash nutmeg, freshly grated 2 ounces ginger ale Ground ginger

Add the light rum, cranberry juice, cherry juice, rich simple syrup, and spices to a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice.

Top with the ginger ale and give the drink a gentle stir so as not to disrupt the bubbles. (A narrow implement such as a bar spoon is best for this, but a chopstick works well as a substitute.)

Tequila Mexican Hot Chocolate

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TEQUILA MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE 12 oz. reposado tequila 9 c. evaporated milk or milk alternative 4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 pinch smoked paprika 3 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 cinnamon stick Cocoa powder

In a large pot over medium heat, whisk together milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cayenne, and smoked paprika. Add chocolate chips and whisk until chocolate is melted. Cover and turn heat to low for five minutes to allow flavors to meld, stirring occasionally. Whisk again and turn off the heat. Carefully strain your hot chocolate through a mesh kitchen strainer into serving mugs. Add 11/2 ounces of the tequila to each mug, and gently stir. (Tequila can be omitted for anyone who cannot or chooses not to consume alcohol.) Dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Makes 12 servings

RAFFLES SINGAPORE SLING 1 oz. dry gin 1 /4 oz. triple sec 1 /4 oz. Bénédictine 1 /2 oz. cherry brandy 4 oz. pineapple juice 1 /2 oz. lime juice

/4 grenadine syrup 1 dash aromatic bitters Club soda, to top 1 lemon wheel 1 maraschino cherry 1

Add the gin, triple sec, Bénédictine, cherry brandy, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill and combine.

(If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a lidded jar works well.) Strain into a chilled hurricane glass. Top with club soda and lightly stir. (You don’t want to disrupt the bubbles, so a narrow implement such as a bar spoon or a chopstick works well.)

Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry.

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Pecan Pie Soda

PECAN PIE SODA

1 oz. pecan syrup 7 oz. cream soda or sparkling water 1 whole candied pecan 1 mint sprig Add pecan syrup to a tall glass (such as a Collins or highball glass) with ice.

Top with cream soda or sparkling water and give the mixture a gentle stir so as not to disrupt the bubbles while you combine the ingredients. Garnish with a candied pecan on the rim of your glass, and a mint sprig.

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2 oz. cranberry juice 3 /4 oz. fresh lime juice (freshly squeezed if possible) 3 /4 oz. simple syrup Cucumber slices Add cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker and shake to combine. Pour into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with cucumber slices.

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Wake up

Brunch with

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n my nearly 15 years of writing about breakfast and brunch, I’ve been amazed at how the morning meal constantly grows and changes. I’ll think I’ve seen it all — eggs Benedicts, Bloody Marys, corned beef hash — but then restaurants across Ohio will surprise me with creative renditions of classic dishes. It’s what keeps me exploring on my blog, BreakfastWithNick.com.

Nothing beats cozying up to a filling brunch and a breakfast cocktail during the winter months, and here are a few favorites across the Buckeye State. The Pearl is an upscale gastropub with locations in Dublin and Columbus’ Short North Arts District.

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Benny with buttermilk biscuits, and decadent shrimp and grits.

To accompany it all, we had to order the Bourbon. Bacon.

Beautiful. cocktail, a salty and sweet concoction blending fat-washed Larceny Bourbon, grapefruit shrub, maple syrup, and candied bacon.

Located close to Cleveland’s West Side Market, Soho Chicken + Whiskey features two of my favorite things in their name.

The Sunday brunch infuses new ideas into Southern favorites like beignets with chocolate and raspberry jam, cornmeal hush puppies with sausage gravy, fried chicken with rosemary waffles, and eggs Benedict with fried green tomatoes. The brunch cocktails lean heavily into whiskey and tequila, with hits like the Tee Time with bourbon, Pimm’s and peach shrub, or the De La Soul with tequila, blood orange, grapefruit, agave, and lime.

I gravitated towards java-based cocktails like the hot Kitchen

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PICTURED: Bourbon Bacon cocktail at The Pearl. RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM: Hush Pups and Grain Mustard Cream and Fried Chicken Breakfast Sandwich at Soho Chicken + Whiskey.

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The Pearl is known for its fresh oysters.

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BOURBON + PANCAKES = A MEMORABLE OHIO BREAKFAST

There’s no better way to enjoy spirits over breakfast than with a bottle of Bissell Maple Farm’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup. One taste and there’s no turning back from the rich vanilla and oak flavor of this syrup aged in whiskey barrels. Stop at the farm in Jefferson to pick up a bottle.

IRISH WHISKEY AMPLIFIED Triple casked for more flavour.

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Slane Irish Whiskey, a blend of three casks: virgin, seasoned and sherry.

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SUNRISE CAFE: SUNRISE CAFE

Get your veggies with breakfast at Sunrise Cafe.

Brew with whiskey, coffee, and bourbon cream, or the Cold Brew Highball marrying rye, coffee, cacao, bitters, and soda.

Any visit to Yellow Springs has to include breakfast at the Sunrise Cafe.

With its cozy confines and creative decorations, the cafe appeals to the entire family through its locally sourced menu.

Amazing pancakes at Sunrise Cafe.

Our boys love the kid’s offerings like cheesy omelets, silver dollar pancakes, and French toast, while the adults savor huevos rancheros, portabella and spinach omelets, and a cocktail. Their Bloody Mary uses a zesty house-made mix and an over-the-top veggie garnish, while the Irish coffee blends Jameson, Irish cream,

locally roasted Brother Bear’s Coffee, and a dollop of whipped cream. We love combining breakfast at Sunrise with a hike through Glen Helen Nature Preserve.

The Pour House at Machinery Hall sits in an historic building in downtown Chillicothe, with a lovely rooftop terrace and plenty of local live music. They go for

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all the weekend brunch classics: chicken and waffles, avocado toast, street tacos, and eggs Benedict, plus Bloody Marys and mimosas. They get creative when it comes to cocktails, though, offering delights like Bourbon Coffee, Honey Crisp Apple Mule, and the Cowboy Killer with bourbon, orange curaçao, and chocolate bitters, all infused with hickory smoke.

Bloody Marys are the name of the game during brunch at Twisted Citrus.

This brightly colored North Canton eatery offers “breakfast with a twist,” with a menu offering plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. So while you come for the breakfast nachos or the veggie sprout hash or the Badass Breakfast Burrito with spicy reapers, you’ll stay for the half-dozen varieties of Bloody Marys or mimosas. Your options are wide open: the Hottie Mary with pepper vodka, spicy Bloody Mary mix, horseradish, and jalapeño juice, or the Bloody Maria with tequila and lime juice. My personal favorite is the Dock of the Bay Mary.

It blends vodka, clamato, lemon juice, horseradish, and Worcestershire with an Old Bay rim and shrimp garnish.

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Bloody Marys at Twisted Citrus.

Tacos at Twisted Citrus.

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Street tacos at The Pour House at Machinery Hall.

BUILD YOUR OWN BLOODY MARY The best thing about a Bloody Mary is that, well, anything goes. Prefer it smooth and mild? You got it! Like it spicy and with loads of garnishes? Still counts.

1 c. tomato juice 1 tsp. Bloody Mary spice mix 2 oz. vodka 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1–2 dashes of Tabasco or Frank’s Red Hot (depending on spice preference) Salt and pepper for the rim Dip rim of glass in water, then dip in bed of sea salt and fresh-cracked pepper. Combine all ingredients with ice in glass and stir. Garnish to your heart’s content.

GARNISHES There’s no wrong answer when it comes to Bloody Mary garnishes, but I try to hit most of the food groups.

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Celery (so you can tell Mom you had your veggies) Lemon and lime wedges Gorgonzola-stuffed olives Pearl onions Green beans tossed in spicy chili crisp Slices of crisp bacon Cocktail weenies

• Cubes of cheddar or colby jack • Onion rings • Grilled shrimp (or even better, grilled shrimp wrapped in bacon) • A slider • Tiny grilled cheese sandwiches

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One lucky winner found the Golden Barrel in the Fall issue, spying the barrel in the story on our upgraded website, OHLQ.com.

We’ll feature the winner’s barrel tasting experience in a future issue of 42+ magazine.

Search for this issue’s hidden Golden Barrel so you can take part in the next barrel selection. Once you find the hidden barrel, log onto OHLQ.com and click on the Golden Barrel link. See page 2 in this issue for more details. Good luck!

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THE NEW FACE OF OHLQ: A POWERFUL PLATFORM FOR OHIOANS TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF SPIRITS

Whether they’re looking for a new hobby or a way to entertain friends from the comfort of home, many Ohioans are increasingly turning to the art of cocktail making.

To provide consumers with a go-to resource for all things spirits, OHLQ recently revealed major upgrades to its website, creating a future-proof platform with enhanced digital capabilities and more robust resources, from product information and store details to recipes and information on mindful consumption.

“We’re pleased to present a more intuitive, user-friendly, content-focused web experience for Ohio consumers,” said Jim Canepa, Division of Liquor Control Superintendent.

“Through OHLQ’s close collaboration with our suppliers and liquor store owners and a healthy dose of customer feedback, OHLQ.com creates a powerful platform through enhanced digital capabilities, more robust product data, and information on high-proof liquor inventory throughout the state. The site also offers exclusive opportunities such as bottle releases and product selections that are only available in Ohio.”

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Focused on bridging the gap between the online and instore experiences with the ability for users to create and share shopping lists among many features, the upgraded functionality positions OHLQ to meet the needs of e-commerce and home delivery in the future.

In addition to the shopping list, the updated site comes with a number of new features that users will notice immediately: • A more intuitive user interface and easier navigation to find new products and new recipes. Using insights from browsing history, the site will also recommend other products for consumers to discover.

• Near real-time inventory data that shows product availability at OHLQ locations within a 15-minute window (a feature that will be rolled out across all stores by the end of 2021).

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nt a more intuitive, user-friendly,

With more robust product, inventory, and location features, OHLQ.com is positioned to help meet the needs of Ohio spirits consumers, both now and in the future.

• A prominent focus on responsible consumption and social responsibility throughout the site, along with articles as well as resources dedicated to education and substance abuse prevention.

• The go-to place for bottle lotteries that give Ohio residents of legal drinking age an equitable chance to purchase a bottle of a limited-supply product. Users can also easily view “OHLQ Exclusives” and “Last Call” products available across the state.

• Finally, the site opens the opportunity for suppliers to list more robust information on their products, with the ability to add tasting notes, imagery, and brand information to expand the product pages and give consumers the best information available.

“OHLQ.com is an incredible resource for consumers to engage with the spirits industry. It allows a new layer of engagement for the consumer to explore categories, recipes, and local events and activity,” said Jaclyn Poltorak, Diageo’s Ohio Sales Director.

“ Ohio has managed to create a website that

allows consumers to educate themselves and create their shopping list before entering a store.

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PLATFORM FOR THE

- Jaclyn Poltorak Diageo’s Ohio Sales Director

Poltorak also said the new website allows transparent access to product availability, which she said is very important as consumer convenience dominates shopping behavior.

EDUCATION AND RESPONSIBILITY In addition to improved functionality and product information, OHLQ.com will now host educational and inspirational features that highlight Ohio’s spirits businesses and individuals who make this industry hum, from cocktail and mocktail recipes to features on local distilleries and behind-thescenes looks at OHLQ. As part of its core values, OHLQ is committed to reinforcing the importance of responsible consumption. OHLQ.com will continually feature new mocktail recipes, responsible consumption tips and content, along with the resources and content dedicated to education and prevention.

“From offering mocktail alternatives, mindful consumption information, and addiction recovery resources, we are steadfast in our obligation to balance our purpose — the sale of liquor — while caring for and supporting Ohioans who choose to enjoy our products responsibly,” said Lorraine Terry, Managing Director of JobsOhio Beverage System. “OHLQ is here to serve all Ohioans of legal drinking age, whether they decide to drink, abstain, moderate, or just find a healthier balance. We are proud to infuse every aspect of OHLQ.com to be a reflection of this mission.”

There’s been a renewed interest in spirits ... well, everywhere. And we all like to share a good story when we sit around the fire and enjoy a nice bourbon or whiskey. The updated OHLQ.com contains a wealth of knowledge that can be digested and remembered to share with your friends and family over a spirit.

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