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STATE-WIDE SAVINGS ON YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS Kinky Green Liqueur

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Duncan Holaday Honored page 16

Hot Picks page 3

Products on Sale page 12

➤ Whiskey Highball recipe on page 7

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Like No Other.

HOT PICKS Rebel Yell Root Beer Whiskey

Hooker Mountain Farm Woke Milk & Coffee

A delicious take on the classic Rebel Yell recipe, brazenly infused with the rich and creamy flavor of root beer, which leads to a spiced finish with hints of butterscotch and oak.

86834 • 750 ML • $16.99

This lively liqueur is made with a delicious combination of rum, real, pasture-fed milk from Cabot, Vermont, coffee and Vermont maple syrup.

900486 • 750 ML • $24.99

Haku Vodka

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey A blend of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and a unique honey liqueur, this sipper features hints of honey and a naturally smooth finish.

The name Haku pays tribute to its origin — ‘Hakumai,’ Japanese white rice, and the craft of mastering a ‘Jyunpaku’ — pure and brilliant vodka filtrated through bamboo charcoal for an unparalleled soft, round and subtly sweet taste.

36924 • 750 ML • $27.99

86669 • 375 ML • $12.99

Roku Gin

Eight traditional botanicals are added to this gin to create the authentic taste of juniper berries, coriander, angelica seed and root, cinnamon, cardamom, bitter orange and lemon peel. Perfect for a memorable gin and tonic that reflects the aesthetics of Japan.

28778 • 750 ML • $29.99

Bacardi Reserva Ocho Created in 1862, Bacardi Reserva Ocho rum is one of the oldest private rum blends in the world, with notes of prune, apricot, nutmeg and vanilla.

42370 • 750 ML • $29.99

Always drink in moderation.

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STEVEN SODERBERGH’S

WEAPON OF MASS BLISSFUNKSHUN!

BY T. AZIMUTH SCHWITTERS

A

s my blindfold is removed i n the foyer of Steven Soderbergh’s office—he’s

notoriously wary of journalists—I try to remember the list of things his low-powered publicist insisted I not ask him about: his life, his work, his appearance, and (crucially) his upcoming VicePresidential run. Waiting for his arrival, I use my smartphone to peruse the pdf I was sent entitled RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, which details the do’s and don’ts (mostly don’ts) of interviewing Dr. Soderbergh (Pratt, 2010).

The takeaway is this: don’t look him in the eye, and only talk about Singani 63. The following is an unedited transcript of our conversation.

TAS: Dr. Soderbergh, thank you for— SS: Actually, my friends call me “Milord”.

TAS: Oh…well.

“Milord”, I didn’t—

Sorry,

SS: I didn’t say you were a friend, I said that’s what my friends call me. I don’t even know you.

TAS: Right. Why don’t we just start right in-SS: Eyes!

TAS: (looks down) Sorry.

SS: Didn’t you get the pdf?

TAS: Yes, I—

“PEOPLE SHOULD EXPECT SOMETHING EXCEPTIONAL, UNLESS THEY THINK BECOMING INVISIBLE ISN’T EXCEPTIONAL.”

SS: So you either didn’t read it, are unable to read, or simply ignored it.

TAS: I suppose in the moment, I forgot…

SS: Not a terribly helpful quality in a journalist, a bad memory.

Distilled from a single variety white grape—the Muscat of Alexandria—whose definitively aromatic character makes a unique spirit.

LeBron James, I’m wearing Vetiver by Guerlain, and I can prove in a court of law that George Clooney does not

TAS: No, I suppose not.

Why don’t we— SS: I’m approximately 5’ 11”, 143 lbs with hazel eyes. I am the fourth reincarnation of

have my cell phone number. (pause) SS:

Is

there

anything else?

TAS: I didn’t know you could be the reincarnation of someone who is still alive.

SS: I thought we were here to talk about Singani 63.

Why are you babbling about who’s alive or not?

TAS: Okay, when you first-SS: This whole construct is ludicrous. I knew this was a mistake.

“Advertorial”. What does that even mean?

TAS: Well, if you’re going to sell— SS: Eyes!

TAS: (looks down) But if you’re going to sell a product, particularly a spirit,

and make yourself the face of that product, you need to expl— SS: I don’t need you to tell me what I need to do. I know what I need to do, and what I need to do is to get my teeth cleaned every four months because I build up plaque very easily.

TAS: I see. But the point I’m trying to make is that it’s virtually impossible to— SS: “Impossible”? You’re going to tell me what’s impossible? Okay, first of all, that’s impossible. Or should I borrow your phrase, “virtually” impossible, which is a weak-kneed hedge of a statement. (long pause) TAS: How did you discover Singani 63?

SS: I didn’t discover it, man, it’s been around since the 16th century! That’s more years than you have brain cells! Some Spanish missionaries or monks or something brought these white muscat grapes from Alexandria and planted them in the Andes so they could party on the road. And now you’re here.

TAS: Let me rephrase— SS: Please do!

TAS: How did you find out about Singani 63?

SS: At the start up party for Che—my unappreciated masterpiece about the most photogenic revolutionary of the 20th century—my Bolivian casting director, Rodrigo Bellott, gave me a bottle.

TAS: What did you like about it?

SS: That’s a very personal question. Next.

TAS: Can you describe its qualities?

SS: Can you outrun a cheetah?

TAS: No. I don’t think so. No. SS: Then you realize how inane your question is.

TAS: What does it taste like?

SS: Like something I want to drink! Ye gods! Why would I spend six years and my own money importing something I didn’t like to drink?

TAS: I was trying to give people an idea of what to expect— SS: They should expect something exceptional, unless they think becoming invisible isn’t exceptional. This isn’t some swill peddled by a billion-dollar corporation and fronted by a paid-for

celebrity in the hopes of making a profit off an unsuspecting public—this is a unique spirit brought to the United States of America in order to line my pockets with cash from discerning, adventurous souls with a penchant for the truly authentic. It’s important people understand that distinction.

TAS: Right. Talk about the Domain of Origin and Geographical Indication designation.

JOIN THE MILE HIGH CLUB Singani 63 is unique among spirits to be given both a DO (Designation of Origin) and a GI (Geographical Indication). That’s your assurance the grapes are grown at a minimum altitude of 5,250 feet, and only within the confines of the historic home of Singani in the Andes.

SS: Is that a question?

GOLD MEDAL

TAS: What? Oh—

Singani 63 is the proud recipient of a Gold Medal, the top honor from the prestigious International Craft SpiritAwards. New studies will show Singani63 becoming as popular as breathing!

SS: Eyes!

TAS: (looks down) Could you speak about— SS: The whole point of Domain of Origin and GI status is so people understand you can’t just make this stuff anywhere with any old grape. Only this specific grape, grown and distilled in only this 20,000 acre parcel of land above 5,200 ft in Bolivia, can be made into Singani 63. To give a sense of scale, twenty thousand acres is Steven Soderbergh can approximately the size totally outrun a of Jay Z’s New York cheetah. apartment. It’s very special juice, is what I’m saying.

TAS: As evidenced by its BTI score of 94…

SS: I used to think such things were total cat poo, like the Oscars, the Emmys, the Independent Spirit Awards, the New York Film Critics Awards, the Los Angeles Film Critics Awards, and the National Society of Film Critics Awards. But now I understand that only the BTI people and the Grammys really know what they’re doing. I feel confident with the right amount of flattery and shaming we can get that number even higher. And win a Grammy. Excuse me.

500 YEARS OF HERITAGE Distilled from a single variety white grape—the Muscat of Alexandria—whose definitively aromatic character makes a unique spirit. Missionaries first brought these vines to the Bolivian Andes so they could party on the road.

Mission accomplished!

80 PROOF Singani 63 is a superb stand alone spirit while equally mixable.

Drink it on the rocks like Steven Soderbergh or try one of our inspired inventions and get ready to circle the globe in your head!

IMPECCABLY CLEAN TASTE That’s a direct quote from Paul Pacult of Spirit Journal (which is not about paranormal activity, by the way). He also said Singani 63 has a “pleasing bouquet of delicate harmony,” which means if this were a pop song, it would be a smash!

(sound of door opening and closing. long pause) Mr/Dr Soderbergh

Mr. Dr. Soderbergh’s never returned, and within the Singani63 private jet. hour a very nice assistant entered to blindfold me and arrange my transport. Although he left many questions unanswered, I was intrigued by Mr/Dr Soderbergh’s passion, if not his social skills, and I resolved to try some Singani 63 as soon as they tossed me out of the van.

VT #51636 | $29.99

AVOID THE OBVIOUS.

MIXOLOGY

Japan The Spirit of

T

here was a time when the whisky shelf at any liquor agency would be dominated

by Irish whiskey, Scotch, Canadian blends or American bourbon. But thanks to a period of recent dramatic growth and informed fans appreciating diverse, high-quality offerings, Japanese whisky has carved out a spot alongside even the oldest and most respected brands.

By Bill Burke

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Please drink responsibly.

O N T H E CO V E R

Whisky Highball 2 ounces Suntory Whisky Toki 6 ounces ginger ale (or soda water) Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour the whisky into the glass and top with ginger ale.

The trick, according to Suntory’s mixologists, is to give it a single stir from the bottom.

Over-stirring causes the drink to lose its fizz.

Also, consider mixing the cocktail without ice, which would allow the whisky’s flavor and sweetness to shine more prominently — just chill the glass and soda first.

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THE CLASSIC REBEL YELL RECIPE, BRILLIANTLY INFUSED WITH THE RICH AND CREAMY FLAVOR OF ROOT BEER.

ROOT BEER WHISKEY

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According to Nielsen Holdings, the Japanese whisky category in the U.S. grew 38 percent in volume sales in 2018, and Beam Suntory’s Japanese whiskies — Yamazaki, Hibiki, Hakushu and Toki — are the top share leaders, representing 70 percent of the category’s sales.

“We are extremely fortunate that the demand for Japanese whisky is consistently increasing every year with all the accolades that we are honored to be awarded,” House of Suntory Spirits Brand Manager Marilyn Chen says. “We also recognize that there is significant interest from consumers of other whisky categories such as bourbon, Scotch, Canadian and Irish to discover new whisky offerings, and as the only major spirits company that boasts portfolios from every major global whisky category, we certainly offer something for everybody.”

While enthusiasts have long known of the heritage associated with offerings from Britain and North America, many are also helping to spread the word of Japan’s long and respected whisky traditions. The House of Suntory led the way, initially, acting as pioneers in its burgeoning industry during the early part of the last century. In 1923, Shinjiro Torii, Suntory’s founder, created the first malt whisky distillery in Japan. His vision was then passed on to his son, Keizo Saji.

Now, Shingo Torii, Shinjiro’s grandson, is the third master blender of the house.

Japanese whisky is known for being subtle, refined and complex. For those new to the category, the brand team at Suntory recommends trying Suntory Whisky Toki as a highball — an artful blend of whisky and premium soda water over a generous serving of ice. It’s a simple and refreshing way to drink whisky and is how whisky is commonly enjoyed in Japan today.

2 oz Rebel Yell Y Root Beer 1.5 oz Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream Pour over ice in a cocktail shaker Shake and strain into chilled martini glass TTop with whipped ccream ream ®

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1 oz Rebel Yell Y Root Beer 1 oz Rebel YYell Original Bourbon 2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Combine with ice in a blender; blend until smooth Serve in chilled root beer mug ®

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1 oz Rebel Yell Y Root Beer 1/2 / oz Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream /2 Combine over ice in a cocktail shaker Shake and strain into a shot glass

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1.5 oz Rebel Yell Y Root Beer Beer 12 oz Irish or American Stout Drop shot into beer and enjoy ®

PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. ©2016 Rebel Yell® Root Beer Whiskey, 35% Alc./Vol. (70 proof), Bottled by Rebel Yell Distillery, Louisville, KY, Luxco® Inc., St. Louis, MO.

Always drink in moderation.

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MIXOLOGY: THE SPIRIT OF JAPAN

#RELEASETHEKRAKEN The Kraken® Black Spiced Rum. Rum with Spice, Caramel and Other Natural Flavors. 47% Alc./Vol. (94 proof). ©2019 Kraken Rum Co., Jersey City, NJ. Like the deepest sea, the Kraken® should be treated with great respect and responsibility.

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A similar approach, the Mizuwari, is a typically Japanese way to drink the whisky, according to Japanese-whisky.com. The Mizuwari, which literally means “mixed with water,” is a variation on the Highball: fill a glass with ice, add one part whisky to two parts mineral water. The ice and water cut the alcohol, and yet the drink retains its flavor.

Suntory Whisky Toki itself is clear to golden in color, with basil, green apple and honey notes. It offers grapefruit, green grapes, peppermint and thyme on the palate, with a subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla, white pepper and ginger.

There’s a reason Japanese whiskies are finding themselves on the top shelf alongside Scotch. Masataka Taketsuru, oftentimes called the father of the Japanese whisky industry, spent time working, studying and honing his craft at the University of Glasgow and at several Scotch distilleries in the 1920s before moving back to Japan to help create the distillery that would become Suntory.

In 1934, Taketsuru traveled north to build his first distillery, which would produce Nikka Whisky (short for ‘Nippon Kaju’) six years later.

Nikka Whisky now produces, among other whiskies, Taketsuru Pure Malt — its signature spirit that offers gentle malt flavors and a well-balanced fruitiness.

The Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky, produced in the world’s first patented continuous still invented by Irishman Aeneas Coffey in 1830, is made from 100 percent malted barley. It’s categorized as a grain whisky, however, since it is not distilled in a pot still. Taketsuru valued the Coffey still, which retains the flavors of the ingredients, and yet also creates a distinctive texture. The result: a whisky with extraordinary flavors and texture — enough to win both Japanese Whisky of the Year and Japanese Single Malt of the Year (Multiple Barrels) in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible in 2018.

Coffey Malt and Bubbles courtesy foodandwine.com

1 ounce Nikka Coffey Malt ¼ ounce honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water, stirred until honey dissolves) 1 dash Pechaud’s bitters 1 dash Angostura bitters Sparkling wine In a flute or coupe, pour the whisky, the honey syrup and the bitters. Give it a quick stir, top with sparkling wine, garnish with a lemon twist and serve.

Please drink responsibly.

The Perfect Highball, Every Time In late 2017, Suntory introduced the Suntory Toki Highball Machine to the U.S. The machine delivers super-chilled Toki and super-chilled, highly carbonated soda water at the pull of a lever — each time with the ideal proportion of one part Toki to three parts soda water. Machines are located on more than 70 accounts across the U.S. in major cities.

Nikka produces its whisky in two distilleries: The Yoichi distillery, in Hokkaido, was built in 1934 in the northern part of Japan and is billed as “the ideal place for Masataka Taketsuru’s whisky-making.” Since Taketsuru learned and mastered his craft in Scotland, he sought out a location that would approximate a similar climate. It’s close to the sea — lending a briny hint to the whisky during maturation — surrounded by mountains on three sides and features a colder climate with the appropriate humidity. The second distillery, Miyagikyo Distillery, was built in 1969 — seen as an opportunity to make whisky different from the whisky crafted at Yoichi, is located in north-central Japan, about four hours north of Tokyo.

Step aside, sake. Japanese whisky is ready for its time in the spotlight.

Always drink in moderation.

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750ML | VT Code 37012

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SIGNATURE SUM CRUZAN® COCONUT BREEZE 2 parts Cruzan® Coconut Rum .5 part Triple Sec Top with sparkling soda water, garnish with a lime wedge.

FEATURED SPIRITS ROKU® GIN Distilled with both Japanese and traditional botanicals for a fresh, balanced flavored gin Code: 28778 750ML, $29.99

ROKU RICKEY

1.5 parts Roku Gin .5 part simple syrup .5 part lemon juice 4.5 parts soda water (such as Fever-Tree®) Garnish with a lemon peel.

BASIL HAYDEN’S® HIGH STAKES JULEP 1.5 parts Basil Hayden’s® 2 tbsp simple syrup 1 tbsp sugar Muddled fresh mint Garnish with mint

MAKER’S MARK® Small-batch bourbon whisky produced in Loretto, Kentucky Code: 19478 1.75L, SALE $49.99

SUMMER MASH UP 2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon 1 part Triple Sec 1 part orange juice 1 part pineapple juice .25 part grenadine Garnish with cherry and pineapple.

MER COCKTAILS EFFEN® BLOOD ORANGE & SODA 1 part EFFEN® Blood Orange Vodka 2 parts club soda Top with lemon lime soda, garnish with a lemon wedge.

HAKU® VODKA Haku is a gluten-free vodka made with 100%, non-GMO, Japanese white rice.

Code: 36924 750ML, $27.99

HAKU-HI

1.5 parts Haku® Vodka 4.5 parts soda water (such as Fever-Tree®) Garnish with a lemon peel.

EFFEN® PEPINO

1 part EFFEN® Cucumber Vodka Splash of lime juice 2 parts lemon lime soda Garnish with a cucumber wheel.

BLACK GINGER HIGHBALL

1.5 parts Jim Beam® Black 3 parts ginger ale 3 lemon slices

PINNACLE® VODKA Award-winning Pinnacle® Vodka starts with the finest wheat grain from France, five times distilled for an incredibly smooth taste.

Code: 34578 1.75L, SALE $19.99

PINNACLE® PINEAPPLE PLUNGE 1.5 parts Pinnacle® Vodka 3 parts pineapple juice Garnish with raspberries.

HORNITOS PLATA® With an unforgettably bold, agaveforward taste, this silver tequila delivers a smooth, lively experience.

Code: 88546 1.75L, SALE $37.99

HORNITOS® PLATA PALOMA

1.5 parts Hornitos Plata® .5 part grapefruit juice .5 part simple syrup 2 parts club soda Garnish with a lime or grapefruit wedge.

Pinnacle® Unflavored Vodka, Gold Outstanding Award, 2013 International Wine and Spirit Competition. ©2019 Beam Suntory Inc. Chicago, IL. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Vermont Sale Prices in Effect for May 1 — May 31, 2019

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B R A N DY BRANDY, DOMESTIC 52582 52584 52596 53536 55068

E & J Superior Res. VSOP . . . . . 750ML 14.99 13.99 12.99 E & J Superior Res. VSOP . . . . . . 1.75L 25.99 23.99 23.99 E & J VS Brandy. . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 12.99 12.99 10.99 Laird's Applejack . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 15.99 15.39 Mr. Boston Blackberry Brandy. . . 1.75L 17.99 13.99 15.99

BRANDY, IMPORTED 47786 Courvoisier V.S. Cognac. . . . . . . 750ML 34.99 27.99 29.99 50688 St. Remy VSOP Authentic Brandy.1.75L 23.99 25.99 21.99

CO C K TA I L S 58838 58872 58875 58898 62061 62089 63538 63688 63712

Jose Cuervo Auth. Lime Marg. PET.1.75L 19.99 16.99 16.99 Jose Cuervo Auth. Light Marg.. . . 1.75L 19.99 16.99 16.99 Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita. . 1.75L 26.99 18.99 23.99 Jose Cuervo Golden Rosé Margarita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 26.99 #N/A 23.99 Kahlua Frozen Mudslide. . . . . . . 1.75L 19.99 17.99 17.99 Kahlua White Russian. . . . . . . . . 1.75L 19.99 17.99 17.99 Salvador's Hard Tea Lemonade. . 1.75L 11.99 #N/A 8.99 Salvador's Strawberry Margarita.1.75L 11.99 #N/A 8.99 Salvador's Mojito Cocktail . . . . . 1.75L 11.99 #N/A 8.99

CO R D I A L S CORDIALS, DOMESTIC 71996 72356 72376 73986

Sambuca Di Amore. . . . . . . . . .

Bailey's Almande . . . . . . . . . . .

Baja Luna Blackraspberry. . . . .

Amaretto Di Amore Classico. . .

750ML 12.99 9.99 10.49 750ML 23.99 21.99 19.99 750ML 13.99 12.99 11.99 750ML 12.99 9.99 10.49

75221 Kinky Green Liqueur. . . . . . . 750ML 19.99 20.99 14.99 A tempting fusion of green apple and pear flavors with fivetimes-distilled vodka. It pairs well with lemon-lime soda and pineapple juice or spiced rum and whiskey.

76478 77474 80456 81827 86748

Pama Pomegrante Liqueur . . . . 750ML 19.99 24.99 15.99 St. Elder Natural Elderflower . . 750ML 19.99 19.99 17.39 Ryan's Cream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 10.99 10.99 8.49 Allen's Peach Schnapps. . . . . . . LITER 9.99 5.99 7.39 Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 21.99 21.99 17.99 86785 Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine.750ML 21.99 21.99 17.99 86839 Ole Smoky Mango Habanero. . . 750ML 17.99 19.99 13.99 86888 Southern Comfort 70 proof. . . . . 1.75L 28.99 26.99 26.99 86916 Southern Comfort 100 proof. . . 750ML 16.99 18.99 14.99 900028 Sapling Liqueur. . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 29.99 29.99 24.99 900312 Sapling Vermont Maple Bourbon Whiskey. . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 44.99 44.99 41.99

CORDIALS, IMPORTED 64136 Di Saronno Amaretto. . . . . . . . . 750ML 25.99 24.99 23.99 64147 Aperol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 28.99 28.99 24.99 64601 Caravella Limoncello. . . . . . . . . 750ML 19.99 19.99 16.99 64736 Patron Citronge Orange Liqueur.750ML 28.99 24.99 26.99 64866 Dr. McGillicuddy's Fireball . . . . 750ML 15.99 15.99 13.99 65200 Tequila Rose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 17.99 13.99 65258 Jagermeister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 44.99 41.99 38.99 65426 Licor 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 21.99 21.99 18.99 66836 St. Germain Liqueur . . . . . . . . . 750ML 39.99 35.99 33.99 67006 Midori Melon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 22.99 21.99 20.99 12 | 802spirits.com u M AY 2019

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Kahlua Coffee Liqueur. . . . . . . . . 1.75L 42.99 37.99 37.99 Kamora Coffee Liqueur. . . . . . . 750ML 12.99 10.99 9.99 Patron XO Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 26.99 28.99 24.99 Bailey's Original Irish Cream. . . 750ML 23.99 21.99 19.99 St. Brendan's Irish Cream. . . . . 750ML 15.99 13.99 12.99 Dr. McGillicuddy's Ment. Travel.750ML 15.99 15.99 13.99 Dr. McGillicuddy's Mentholmint. 1.75L 24.99 25.99 19.99

FORTIFIED WINES 90904 Warre's LBV Port. . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 30.99 26.99 27.99 98154 Lillet Blanc Aperitif. . . . . . . . . . 750ML 22.99 19.99 20.99 91734 Savory & James Amontillado Sherry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 11.99 9.99 8.99

GIN GIN, DOMESTIC 29568 Burnett's Gin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 17.99 13.99 15.39 29963 Dry Town Gin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 34.99 34.99 30.99 30058 Fleischmann's Dry Gin . . . . . . . . 1.75L 18.99 11.99 15.99 30238 Gilbey's Gin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 18.99 14.49 16.99 31475 New Amsterdam Gin. . . . . . . . . 750ML 16.99 12.99 13.99 32238 Seagram's Extra Dry Gin. . . . . . . 1.75L 24.99 19.99 21.99 32338 Smuggler's Notch Hopped Gin. 750ML 34.99 31.99 32.79 900260 Barr Hill Gin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 35.99 36.99 31.99

GIN, IMPORTED 28088 28208 28465 28625 28866 28890

Beefeater Gin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 44.99 32.99 38.99 Bombay Dry English Gin . . . . . . . 1.75L 44.99 29.99 37.99 Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish. . 750ML 34.99 34.99 28.29 Hendrick's Gin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 38.99 33.99 29.99 Tanqueray Gin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 23.99 23.99 18.99 Tanqueray Rangpur Gin. . . . . . . 750ML 23.99 24.99 18.99

RUM RUM, DARK 42666 43036 43109 43371 43519 43641 44486

Mt. Gay Eclipse Rum. . . . . . . . . 750ML 21.99 22.99 19.99 Bacardi Gold Rum. . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 14.99 13.99 9.99 Bacardi Black Rum. . . . . . . . . 750 ML 14.99 13.99 9.99 Appleton Estate VX Rum. . . . . . 750ML 21.99 21.99 17.99 Havana Club Clasico. . . . . . . . . 750ML 21.99 21.99 19.99 Diplomatico Reserve Exclusiva. 750ML 44.99 39.99 39.99 Cruzan Aged Dark Rum. . . . . . . 750ML 11.99 10.99 9.99

RUM, FLAVORED 42718 43028 43051 43086 43095 43136 43205 43336 43501 43747 44306 44410 44456 44476

Malibu Rum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 32.99 25.99 28.99 Admiral Nelson Spiced Rum. . . . 1.75L 17.99 18.99 15.39 Bacardi Dragon Berry. . . . . . . . 750ML 14.99 13.99 9.99 Bacardi Coco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 14.99 13.99 9.99 Bacardi Mango Fusion. . . . . . . . 750ML 14.99 13.99 9.99 Bacardi Limon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 14.99 13.99 9.99 Bacardi Oakheart Rum. . . . . . . 750ML 14.99 13.99 9.99 Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 18.99 16.99 14.99 Bacardi Raspberry Rum. . . . . . . 750ML 14.99 13.99 9.99 Bacardi Lime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 14.99 13.99 9.99 Calico Jack Spiced Rum. . . . . . 750ML 9.99 9.99 7.99 Coconut Jack Rum . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 10.99 #N/A 8.99 Cruzan Raspberry Flvd. Rum. . . 750ML 11.99 10.99 9.99 Cruzan Coconut Rum. . . . . . . . . 750ML 11.99 10.99 9.99

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Cruzan Mango Rum. . . . . . . . . . 750ML 11.99 10.99 9.99 Cruzan Pineapple Rum. . . . . . . 750ML 11.99 10.99 9.99 Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy Rum. . . 1.75L 37.99 28.99 32.99 Dunc's Mill Elderflower Rum. . . 750ML 32.99 #N/A 28.99 Kraken Black Spiced 70 Proof. . 750ML 19.99 #N/A 17.99 Kraken Black Spiced Rum. . . . . . 1.75L 36.99 30.99 31.99 Rum Haven Coconut Rum. . . . . 750ML 19.99 19.99 15.99

RUM, LIGHT 42790 43126 44516 46938

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TEQUILA TEQUILA, ANEJO 88833 Casamigos Anejo Tequila. . . . . . 750ML 66.99 61.99 57.99 89646 Patron Anejo Tequila. . . . . . . . . 750ML 69.99 62.99 67.79

TEQUILA, FLAVORED 64933 1800 Coconut Tequila. . . . . . . . 750ML 29.99 26.99 26.99

TEQUILA, GOLD 89198 Jose Cuervo Especial Gold. . . . . 1.75L 37.99 31.99 33.99 89788 Sauza Extra Gold Tequila. . . . . . . 1.75L 31.99 23.99 29.99 89846 Sauza Tres Generaciones. . . . . 750ML 44.99 44.99 39.99

TEQUILA, MEZCAL 87288 Casamigos Mezcal Joven. . . . . . 750ML 71.99 66.99 64.99 89221 Del Maguey Vida Mezcal. . . . . . 750ML 34.99 31.99 30.99 89566 Monte Alban Mezcal/Worm. . . . 750ML 24.99 19.99 21.99

TEQUILA, REPOSADO 88614 89187 89121 89139 89177 89206 89286 89383 89443 89533

Bribon Reposado Tequila . . . . . 750ML 29.99 #N/A 22.49 Chamucos Repsoado Tequila. . . 750ML 52.99 #N/A 45.49 Cazadores Reposado Tequila. . . 750ML 26.99 22.99 21.99 Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila. . 750ML 40.99 40.99 36.99 Casamigos Reposado Tequila. . 750ML 62.99 56.99 54.99 1800 Tequila Reposado . . . . . . 750ML 30.99 26.99 26.99 Espolon Resposado Tequila. . . . 750ML 27.99 27.99 24.99 El Charro Reposado Tequila. . . 750ML 17.99 #N/A 15.99 Exotico Reposado 100% Agave. 750ML 20.99 17.99 16.99 Familia Camarena Resposado. . 750ML 24.99 26.99 21.99

89583 Milagro Reposado Tequila. . . 750ML 30.99 28.99 26.99 Produced from 100 percent Highlands-grown blue agave. The sweet scent suggests vanilla and tropical fruit, with a breeze of raspberry. The flavor opens with spicy, peppery zest, finishing with just a hint of vanilla sweetness and black pepper.

89610 Olmeca Altos Reposado . . . . . . 750ML 27.99 25.99 23.99 89626 Patron Reposado Tequila . . . . . 750ML 64.99 57.99 62.79 89838 Hornitos Reposado Tequila. . . . . 1.75L 42.99 38.99 37.99

TEQUILA, WHITE 87097 87234 87250 87280 87306 87410

Arandas White Tequila. . . . . . . . . LITER 12.99 #N/A 10.39 Bribon Blanco Tequila. . . . . . . . 750ML 24.99 21.99 18.99 Cabo Wabo Blanco. . . . . . . . . . 750ML 35.99 35.99 31.99 Casamigos Blanco Tequila. . . . . 750ML 58.99 53.99 49.99 Cazadores Blanco Tequila. . . . . 750ML 24.99 22.99 21.99 Jose Cuervo Especial Silver. . . . . 1.75L 37.99 31.99 33.99

87510 1800 Silver Tequila. . . . . . . . 750ML 30.99 29.99 26.99 Surprisingly floral and delicate, this workhorse silver tequila has a pleasing agave aroma and a crisp, peppy flavor profile with touches of vanilla and white pepper. Perfectly suited to be included in your next margarita.

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El Charro Silver Tequila. . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 14.99 15.99 Espolon Blanco Tequila. . . . . . . . 1.75L 49.99 45.99 44.99 Familia Camarena Silver. . . . . . 750ML 24.99 26.99 21.99 Exotico Blanco 100% Agave . . . 750ML 20.99 17.99 16.99 Margaritaville Tequila Blanco . . 750ML 16.99 13.99 13.99 Milagro Silver Tequila. . . . . . . . . 1.75L 56.99 44.99 50.99 Old Mexico Tequila Blanco. . . . . 1.75L 28.99 #N/A 25.99 Patron Silver Tequila. . . . . . . . . 750ML 61.99 54.99 59.79

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88546 Sauza Hornitos Plata Tequila. . 1.75L 42.99 38.99 37.99 Hornitos Plata is a 100 percent pure agave tequila with rich herbal and citrus notes for an unforgettably smooth flavor. It's a perfect complement to any Hornitos Paloma or margarita.

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88558 Sauza Silver Tequila . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 31.99 29.99 29.99 89215 Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila.750ML 23.99 20.99 19.99 87416 Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver. . 750ML 23.99 20.99 19.99

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Russian Standard Original. . . . . 750ML 18.99 18.99 14.99 Integre Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 20.99 #N/A 17.99 Ketel One Oranje Vodka . . . . . . 750ML 25.99 26.99 21.99 Ketel One Botanicals Cucumber & Mint. . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 25.99 26.99 21.99 Ketel One Botanicals Grapefruit & Rose. . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 25.99 26.99 21.99 Ketel One Botanicals Peach & Orange Blossom . . . . . 750ML 25.99 26.99 21.99 Vesica Potato Vodka. . . . . . . . . 750ML 14.99 #N/A 11.99 Pinnacle Whipped Vodka. . . . . . . 1.75L 24.99 19.99 19.99 Stoli Cucumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 21.99 19.99 17.99 Three Olives Rose. . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 14.99 15.99

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WHISKEY WHISKEY, AMERICAN 23708 26828 27392 27410 27425 27544 27605 27682 27697

Fleischmann's Preferred. . . . . . . 1.75L 14.99 12.99 12.99 Jack Daniel's Old #7 Black. . . . . 1.75L 48.99 43.99 46.99 Jim Beam Maple. . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 16.99 14.99 Jim Beam Honey. . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 16.99 14.99 Bird Dog Hot Cinnamon. . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 16.99 14.99 Red Stag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 16.99 15.39 Tin Cup Whiskey. . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 27.99 27.99 25.99 Jim Beam Kentucky Fire . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 16.99 14.99 Bird Dog Apple Whiskey. . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 17.99 13.99

VODKA VODKA, DOMESTIC 35416 35828 35948 36108 36969 37988 37998 38007

Burnett's Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 8.99 6.99 6.39 Don Cossack Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 14.99 #N/A 12.39 Fleischmann's Royal Vodka. . . . . 1.75L 14.99 11.99 12.99 Gilbey's Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 15.99 12.49 13.99 New Amsterdam Vodka. . . . . . . 750ML 14.99 12.99 11.99 Skyy Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 32.99 24.99 29.99 Smirnoff Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 25.99 22.99 21.99 Smugglers' Notch Organic Gluten Free . . . . . . . . . 750ML 29.99 #N/A 27.99 38086 Platinum 7X Vodka. . . . . . . . . . 750ML 9.99 #N/A 7.79 38178 Tito's Handmade Vodka. . . . . . . 1.75L 42.99 32.99 38.99 40327 Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka. . . 750ML 19.99 17.99 16.99 41209 Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka. . . . . . . 750ML 21.99 14.99 18.99 77632 Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka. . . . . 750ML 13.99 12.99 10.99 77637 Smirnoff Cherry. . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 13.99 12.99 10.99 77674 Smirnoff Apple Twist Vodka. . . . 750ML 13.99 #N/A 10.99 77683 Smirnoff Kissed Caramel. . . . . . 750ML 13.99 12.99 10.99 77742 Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka. . . . . . 1.75L 29.99 22.99 24.99 77847 Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka. . . . . . . 750ML 13.99 12.99 10.69 900021 Vermont Spirits Gold Vodka. . . . 750ML 42.99 #N/A 36.99 900261 Barr Hill Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 54.99 54.99 45.99 Clear in color, this has faint, warm aromas of juicy orange and honey. The palate boasts flavors of vanilla and honey, along with notes of black pepper and vodka that finish a little hot.

VODKA, IMPORTED 34008 34032 34158 34244 34449 34456 34578 34736 34746 34748 34753 34769 34786 34821 34870 34880 34935 35002

Absolut Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 39.99 31.99 33.99 Absolut Citron Vodka. . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 39.99 31.99 33.99 Belvedere Pure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 50.99 55.99 42.99 Chopin Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 28.99 26.99 21.99 Ketel One Citroen. . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 25.99 26.99 21.99 Ketel One Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 25.99 24.99 21.99 Pinnacle Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 24.99 19.99 19.99 Stolichnaya Ohranj Vodka. . . . . 750ML 21.99 19.99 17.99 Stolichnaya Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 21.99 19.99 17.99 Stolichnaya Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 39.99 29.99 33.99 Reyka Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 22.99 22.99 19.99 Svedka Citron Vodka. . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 25.99 #N/A 20.99 Stolichnaya Blueberi Vodka. . . . 750ML 21.99 19.99 17.99 Svedka Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 25.99 22.99 20.99 Stolichnaya Razberi Vodka . . . . 750ML 21.99 19.99 17.99 Stolichnaya Vanil Vodka . . . . . . 750ML 21.99 19.99 17.99 Three Olives Vodka. . . . . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 14.99 15.99 Vincent Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 24.99 27.99 22.99 35039 Three Olives Pomegranate. . . . . 750ML 17.99 14.99 15.99 Always drink in moderation.

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27783 Jim Beam Apple . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 16.99 14.99 28043 Jim Beam Vanilla. . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 16.99 14.99 86906 Stillhouse Apple Crisp Whiskey. 750ML 22.99 24.99 18.99

WHISKEY, BOURBON 17088 17090 17520 17958 18196 19006 19066 19228 19478 20248 20454 21222 21598 22214 86850

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Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey.1.75L 52.99 51.99 48.49 Bulleit Bourbon 10YR . . . . . . . . 750ML 44.99 41.99 41.99 Clyde May's Straight Bourbon. . 750ML 30.99 #N/A 27.99 Evan Williams Black Label Bbn. . 1.75L 25.99 21.99 23.39 Ezra Brooks Sour Mash. . . . . . . 750ML 13.99 11.99 10.99 Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon. . . 750ML 54.99 54.99 50.99 Jim Beam Bourbon. . . . . . . . . . 750ML 17.99 16.99 14.99 Knob Creek Bourbon. . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 59.99 61.99 54.99 Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey. 1.75L 54.99 53.99 49.99 Old Crow Straight Bourbon. . . . . 1.75L 19.99 15.99 17.99 Old Grand Dad Straight. . . . . . . 750ML 16.99 16.99 14.99 Redemption Bourbon . . . . . . . . 750ML 29.99 29.99 27.99 Ten High Bourbon. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 18.99 14.99 15.99 Woodford Reserve Bourbon. . . . 375ML 16.99 18.99 13.99 Smugglers' Notch Maple. . . . . . 750ML 48.99 49.99 46.99

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Black Velvet Toasted Caramel. . 750ML 13.99 11.99 10.99 Canadian Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 12.99 10.99 10.99 Crown Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 27.99 27.99 23.99 Black Velvet Reserve. . . . . . . . . 750ML 13.99 11.99 10.99 Black Velvet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 9.99 8.99 7.99 Canadian Hunter. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 14.99 12.99 12.99

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RARE SPIRITS SWEEPSTAKES

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Black Bush Irish Whiskey. . . . . . 750ML 32.99 34.99 27.99 Jameson Irish Whiskey . . . . . . . . 1.75L 53.99 49.99 47.99 Knappogue Castle. . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 39.99 39.99 36.99 Bushmills Irish Whiskey. . . . . . . 750ML 25.99 #N/A 22.99 The Sexton Irish Whiskey. . . . . . 750ML 29.99 29.99 27.99 The Knot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 26.99 #N/A 23.99 Tullamore Dew XO Rum Cask. . . 750ML 31.99 31.99 27.99 West Cork Original Blended. . . . 750ML 24.99 24.99 21.99 Tullamore Dew . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 28.99 26.99 23.99

WHISKEY, RYE 27022 Bulleit Rye Whiskey. . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 53.99 51.99 48.99 27037 George Dickel Rye. . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 26.99 26.99 24.99 27079 Redemption Rye. . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 29.99 29.99 27.99 900311 Sapling Vermont Maple Rye . . . 750ML 44.99 #N/A 41.99

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WHISKEY, SCOTCH 4718 Chivas Regal Scotch. . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 67.99 67.99 62.99 4798 Cutty Sark Scotch. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 39.99 31.99 35.99 4936 The Famous Grouse Scotch. . . . 750ML 21.99 22.99 19.99

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4959 Glen Moray 12 Year Single Malt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 39.99 39.99 35.99 Aged in the finest American oak, there's a hint of toastiness to this elegant malt, a wonderfully balanced whisky with a subtle sweetness. A sublime marriage of summer fruits and mellow vanilla, it's intended to be savoured and enjoyed.

There is something for everyone!

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Glenfiddich Special Reserve. . . 750ML 49.99 47.99 44.99 The Glenlivet Single Malt. . . . . . . 1.75L 84.99 78.99 77.99 William Grant's Scotch. . . . . . . 750ML 15.99 17.99 13.99 Johnnie Walker Black Scotch. . . . 1.75L 69.99 69.99 66.99 Johnnie Walker Red Scotch. . . . . 1.75L 48.99 39.99 39.99 John Barr Reserve Black. . . . . . 750ML 24.99 24.99 22.99 Laphroaig Quarter Cask. . . . . . . 750ML 59.99 57.99 54.99 Inver House 'Very Rare' Scotch. . 1.75L 19.99 16.99 17.49 Old Smuggler Scotch. . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 20.99 19.99 17.69

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DISTILLER SPOTLIGHT

A Lifetime of Achievement

Duncan Holaday Honored for Pioneering Role in Vermont Craft Distilling

W

hen Duncan Holaday began producing craft spirits on his farm in Barnet in the late 1990s, Vermont’s distilling landscape looked substantially different. Most notably, it was rather uncluttered by craft distillers.

“I was the only distiller in Vermont for a while,” Holaday says. “There were other guys before, but they were trying to enter the market through an industrial type of production.

So my little experiment of making vodka from sap represented a new movement — craft distilling — which is small batch and making everything from scratch.”

Since then, the state’s craft distilling scene has grown dramatically — thanks, in part, to Holaday’s vision, guidance and expertise. And now the pioneer has been selected as the American Distilling Institute’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. He was presented with the award in Denver recently.

“I thought, ‘are you people crazy?’” Holaday says of learning about the honor. “But I was surprised and proud.”

Holaday is renowned for revitalizing craft distilling. He founded Vermont Spirits and was the Master Distiller and Owner of Dunc’s Mill (which was acquired by Brendan and Dan Hughes in 2017 and operates as St. Johnsbury Distillery), consults at a number of distilleries around the state and taught craft distilling at Vermont Tech.

He’s just the second person to be given the award, after Master Distiller Hubert Germain-Robin.

“There’s been debate about who can be called a ‘master distiller,’” Holaday says. “And in his case there is no doubt about it. I met him and I think he’s wonderful and I’m truly honored to be in that kind of company.”

802 Spirits had a chance to chat with the ADI’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient recently.

What initially attracted you to distilling?

“It was a solution that allowed us to be here on our farm in Vermont. My wife and daughter and I had been living in Asia and I was teaching in Singapore and we all decided at one point, 16 | 802spirits.com u M AY 2019

Duncan Holaday, American Distilling Institute’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in 1999, that we wanted to move back. I needed a reason to be here. I wanted to be on the farm. We wanted to see if we could come back and make a life here. I had been successful teaching and working in other places, and maybe it was a midlife choice or a midlife crisis — I see it as a choice. I came up with the idea to make vodka from maple sap because I had maple trees. That was the key, and I took

it from there. I learned how to build stills and started a business.”

How did you learn the craft?

“Originally I got in touch with a guy online, John Stone, who was a Canadian working in the forestry division. He wrote a book about how to distill using fractionation so as not to kill yourself. I flew out to Ottawa, learned from Please drink responsibly.

him, and made my first little glass still and made my first vodka. I realized my vodka was as good or better as his. We kept in touch until he passed away.”

Which of your spirits has been your favorite?

“I think it’s the first idea, which was to make vodka from maple sap. That would have to be my favorite. It’s like having several children. I’ve done four things very successfully. There was that one, and then honey gin and then elderflower rum and maple rum. Of those things, the first thing I made — tapping trees, boiling down the sap, didn’t boil it to syrup, I got it to fermentable bricks, distilled it, refined it and made a beautiful vodka. That idea is what got me started."

How do you prefer to taste spirits?

“My favorite way to drink things that are truly craft distilled, and I’ve played around with vodka with beets and other recipes, is to drink it straight and neat so I can taste what it’s really about.”

What was the most rewarding part of your career in Vermont?

“I became a teacher about five years ago, and we had people coming from as far away as Puerto Rico and the Galapagos Islands, a few Vermonters and some people from Canada.

That, in a way, was the most rewarding thing — getting to work with other people and help them get their projects off the ground, or conversely, helping them learn that this wasn’t what they were going to do. I enjoy teaching and consulting.

“What I’m doing now with Dan and Brendan Hughes (at St. Johnsbury Distilling) is ending on a high note. I like the innovation part, figuring out all the things that come together to make a successful distillery.”

What do you see as your legacy in Vermont distilling?

“I was one of the first handful of people recognized in the late 20th century as doing craft distilling. I was just trying to make a living on my land, but this thing became a tidal wave. I started getting recognized. In 2004, my maple sap vodka was Rolling Stone’s ‘Hot Hooch of the Year.’ My legacy, I think, is being recognized as being part of that tidal wave way back in the beginning when we had no idea what it was becoming. I’ve been able to make products that are good examples of what’s possible, and being able to teach and consult. My legacy is having been a part of this right from the beginning.”

Always drink in moderation.

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COCKTAIL TIME

From minimalistbaker.com

T

his the perfect time of year to mix cool, refreshing drinks using the fragrant herbs, fresh fruits and tasty vegetables that are now abundant this time of year. Celebrate at your next party or cocktail hour with one of these farm-fresh cocktails.

Watermelon Tequila

By Bobby Flay, foodandwine.com

¼ cup water ¼ cup granulated sugar 8 cups diced seedless watermelon (1 pound) ¼ cup fresh lime juice

Cucumber Cooler

Serves 8

1¾ cups blueberries ¾ cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus 8 sprigs for garnish 1¼ cups silver tequila (1¼ ounces per serving)

In a small saucepan, bring water to a simmer with sugar and stir over moderate heat until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; let sugar syrup cool. In a blender, puree watermelon until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the watermelon juice, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard pulp.

In a large pitcher, combine sugar syrup with lime juice, blueberries and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, lightly muddle blueberries and mint. Add watermelon juice and tequila.

Refrigerate until chilled, about two hours. Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with the mint sprigs and serve.

1½ ounces gin (or 3 tablespoons) 4-6 cucumber slices ¼ lime, sliced 4 ounces tonic water 6 mint leaves 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) Add mint, lime, gin, sugar (if using) to shaker and muddle. Add cucumber slices to shaker and shake vigorously.

Pour mixture over glass filled with ice and top with tonic water.

Ginger Mint Julep From gimmesomeoven.com

6 ounces non-alcoholic ginger beer 2 ounces bourbon 8 mint leaves Crushed ice

Strawberry Lemon Mojito Serves 8

By Joaquin Simo, foodandwine.com

8 lemon wedges 24 mint leaves, plus 4 mint sprigs, for garnish (optional) 4 strawberries, plus 2 halved strawberries for garnish Ice cubes, plus crushed ice 8 ounces gold or aged rum (1 ounce per serving) 3 ounces fresh lemon juice 2 ounces prepared sugarcane syrup or agave nectar In a cocktail shaker, muddle lemon wedges with whole strawberries and mint leaves. Add ice and rum, lemon juice and sugarcane syrup; shake well. Strain into crushed ice–filled highball glasses. Garnish with berry halves and mint sprigs.

Muddle ginger beer, 3 mint sprigs and bourbon together in a glass until the mint has released its flavor. Fill glass with crushed ice. Garnish with remaining mint.

Hard work never goes out of style!

That’s why we make all of our products from scratch – in our own fermenters and custom made stills, with local ingredients !

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Richford

Jay Country Store 1077 VT-242 • 988-4040 6 am - 8 pm, Wed - Thurs: 6 am - 9 pm Fri - Sat: 6 am - 10 pm

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Fairfax

South Hero Colchester Winooski

Johnson Morrisville Stowe

Williston Richmond

South Burlington

Hardwick

Johnson’s Sterling Market 131 Lower Main Street • 635-9001 7 am - 8 pm, Sun: 7 am - 7 pm

Killington

Hinesburg

Cordially Yours Killington Deli and Marketplace 2868 Route 4 • 747-4407 9 am - 7 pm, 7 days

Waitsfield Bristol

Rochester

Chester Randolph

Brandon

Bethel Sharon

Fair Haven

Killington

Rutland

Poultney

Norwich

West Rutland Windsor

Proctorsville Ludlow Chester Londonderry Bondville Harmonyville

Wilmington West Brattleboro

Over 75 Locations to Serve You Alburgh

Alburgh Beverage Mart 2 North Main Street • 796-3515 8 am - 7 pm, Fri & Sat: 8 am - 8 pm Sun: 9 am - 2 pm

Arlington

Heer, Inc 3713 Route 7A • 375-6427 8 am - 8 pm, Sun: 10 am - 5 pm

Barre

Bradford

Hannaford’s 586 Lower Plain • 222-3370 9 am - 9 pm, 7 days

Brandon

Brandon Discount Beverage & Tobacco 34 Conant Square • 247-6785 10 am - 7 pm, Fri - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm Sun: 10 am -4 pm

Beverage Baron 411 N. Main Street • 479-9227 6 am - 9 pm, Fri: 6 am - 10 pm Sat: 7 am -10 pm, Sun: 7 am - 9 pm

Brattleboro

Bellows Falls

Bristol

James Petro 97 Westminster Street • 463-4020 6 am - 10 pm, Fri - Sat: 6 am -11 pm

Bennington

Bennington Beverage Outlet 125 Northside Drive • 442-4001 9 am - 8 pm, Fri - Sat: 9 am - 9 pm Sun: 9 am - 5 pm

Bethel

McCullough’s Quik Stop 2069 Route 107 • 234 - 9365 5:30 am - 9 pm , Sun: 7 am - 9 pm

Bondville

7-Eleven 39 Route 30 • 297-0361 6 am - 11 pm, 7 days Always drink in moderation.

RiteAid 896 Putney Road • 257-4440 8 am - 9 pm, Sun: 9 am - 6 pm Champlain Farms 3 West Street • 643-2971 6 am - 11 pm, Sun: 7 am -10 pm

Burlington

Burlington Bay Market & Café 125 Battery Street • 864-0110 8 am - 8 pm, 7 days Pearl Street Beverage 240 Pearl Street • 658-1574 11 am - 10:15pm, Sun: Noon - 10 pm 802 BWS Ethan Allen Shopping Center, North Avenue • 863-6728 10 am - 9 pm , Sun : 10 am - 7 pm

Londonderry

Chester Sunoco 60 Main Street • 875-5555 6 am - Midnight, 7 days

Jelley’s Mobil 2102 Main Street • 824-4556 7 am - 8 pm, Fri - Sat : 7 am - 9 pm Sun: 7 am - 7 pm

Colchester

Ludlow

Dick Mazza’s General Store 777 W. Lake Shore Drive • 863-1808 7 am - 9 pm, Sun: 10 am - 4 pm

Danville

From Barrel to Bottle 11 Route 2 East • 684-3800 10 am - 6 pm, Fri - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm Sun: Closed

Derby Center

Derby Village Store 483 Main Street • 766-8113 7 am - 9 pm, 7 Days

Enosburg Falls

Beverage Gallery 341 Main Street • 933-4767 Mon - Sat: 9 am - 8 pm, Sun: 10 am -5 pm

West Dover

Pownal

Jeffersonville Country Store 21 Mill Street • 644-6300 9:30 am - 7:30 pm, Sun: 11:30 am - 6 pm

Johnson

Danville

Shelburne

Jeffersonville

Essex Center

Essex Discount Bev. 76 Center Road • 879-8951 6 am - 10 pm, Fri - Sat: 6 am - 11 pm Sun: 6 am - 10 pm

Essex

Five Corners Variety 39 Park Street • 879-7101 Sun - Thu: 7 am - 9 pm Fri - Sat: 7 am - 10 pm

Fairfax

Minor’s Country Store 874 Main Street • 849-6838 Fri: 6 am - 9 pm, Sat: 7 am - 10 pm Sun: 7:30 am - 9 pm

Fair Haven

Liberty Market 7 Liberty Street • 265-3820 8:30 am - 9 pm, 7 days

Hardwick

Tops Market 82 Route 15 West • 472-6504 9 am - 9 pm, Sun: 9 am - 8 pm

Harmonyville

Harmonyville Store 1412 Route 30 • 365-9417 6:30 am -7 pm, Sat: 7 am - 7 pm, Sun: Closed

Hinesburg

116 Wine & Spirits 22 Commerce Street #4 • 482-4010 9 am -7 pm, Fri - Sat: 9 am - 9 pm Sun: 11 am -4 pm

Island Pond

Kingdom Market 12 Railroad Street •723-5464 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days

Brewfest Beverage Co. 199 Main Street •228-4261 10 am - 8pm, Fri - Sat: 10am - 9 pm

Lyndonville

Lyndonville Redemption 406 Broad Street • 626-8348 7 am - 10 pm, 7 days

Manchester

Manchester Discount Beverage 380 Depot Street • 362-4075 8 am - 9 pm, Sun: 8 am - 7 pm

Middlebury

Hannaford’s Food & Pharmacy 260 Court Street #6 •388-2102 9 am - 9 pm, Fri - Sat : 9 am - 10 pm

Milton

Raj Liquor & Beverage 69 Middle Road • 891-4898 6 am - 10 pm, Sat & Sun: 7 am - 9 pm

Montgomery Center

Poultney

Full Belly Deli & Beverage 206 Main Street • 884-8082 10 am -9 pm, Sun: 10 am - 8 pm

Pownal

Stowe

Proctorsville

Swanton

Singleton’s Store 356 Main Street • 226-7666 8 am - 7 pm, 7 days

Randolph

M & M Beverage 6 Salisbury Street • 728-9912 7 am - 10 pm, Sun: 8 am - 8 pm

Richford

Wetherby’s Quick Stop 75 Main Street • 848-3550 6 am - 7 pm, 7 days

Richmond

Rutland City

Tops Market 12 North Main Street • 747-4908 9 am - 9 pm, Fri - Sat: 9 am - 10 pm Sun: 9 am - 6 pm

Rutland Town

Hannaford’s Food & Pharmacy 318 South Main Street • 775-0820 9 am - 9 pm, Fri - Sat: 9 am - 10 pm

St. Albans City

Beverage Mart 211 Lake Street • 527-7437 6:30 am - 10 pm, 7 days

St. Albans Town

Price Chopper 857 Memorial Drive • 748-1109 9 am - 7 pm, Fri - Sun: 9 am - 6 pm

Sharon

Tomlinson’s Store, Inc. 81 Bridge Street • 888-3120 6 am - 9 pm, Sun: 7 am - 7 pm

Newport

Shelburne

Norwich

Norwich Wines and Spirits 289 Main Street • 649-1970 9 am - 6 pm, Fri: 9 am - 7pm, Sat: 9 am - 6 pm, Sun: Closed

Orleans

Olney’s General Store 72 Main Street •754-6365 6 am - 8 pm, Sun: 7 am - 4 pm

Vergennes Wine & Beverage Inc. 211 Main Street • 877-6312 9 am - 7 pm, Sun: 11 am - 5 pm

Waitsfield

Mehuron’s Market 5121 Main Street • 496-3700 8 am - 8 pm, Sun: 8 am - 6 pm

West Brattleboro

Mac’s Market 67 North Main Street • 767-3181 7 am - 8pm, Sun: 7 am -6 pm

Sharon Trading Post 5038 Route 14 • 763-7404 7 am - 9 pm, Sat: 7:30 am - 9 pm Sun: 8 am - 8 pm

Convenience Plus Redemption & Deli 438 North Main Street • 485-6300 6 am - Midnight, Sun: 6 am - 10 pm

Vergennes

Rochester

St. Johnsbury

Northfield

Swanton Spirits 75 First Street • 868-5139 9 am - 8:30 pm, Fri - Sat: 9 am - 9pm Sun: 9 am - 6 pm

Waterbury

Montpelier

Azur’s Mini Mart and Little G’s Deli 33 Railroad Square • 334-8195 7 am - 9 pm, Fri - Sat: 7 am - 10 pm, Sun: 8 am - 6 pm

Stowe Beverage 1880 Mountain Road •253-4525 9 am - 9 pm, Sun: 11 am - 6 pm

Richmond Market & Beverage 56 Railroad Street • 434-4550 Mon - Sat: 7 am - 8 pm Sun: 7 am -7 pm

Colonial Mart 191 Swanton Road • 527-7179 6 am - 10 pm, Fri : 6 am - 11 pm Sat: 7 am - 10 pm, Sun: 8 am - 10 pm

Morrisville

Joe’s Discount Beverage 355 River Street • 885-3555 9 am - 7 pm, Tue- Thur: 9 am - 8 pm Fri - Sat: 9 am - 9 pm, Sun: 10 am - 5 pm

Dwyer’s State Line Beer & Wine 7324 Route 7 • 823-7912 9 am - 8 pm, Fri - Sat: 9 am - 9 pm Sun: 9 am - 7 pm

Sylvester’s Market 20 Main Street • 326-4561 7 am - 9 pm, Sun: 8 am - 6 pm

Yankee Wine & Spirits 126 Main Street • 223-2331 9 am - 7:30 pm, Fri & Sat: 9 am - 9 pm Sun: 11 am - 5 pm

Springfield

Route 7 Liquor & Deli 2659 Shelburne Road • 985-3246 6 am - 10 pm, Thu - Fri: 6 am - 11 pm Sat: 7 am - 11 pm, Sun: 7 am - 10 pm

South Burlington

Gracey’s 26 Hinesburg Road, Unit #1 862-1253 9 am - 9 pm, Fri - Sat: 9 am - 10 pm , Sun: 11am - 8 pm Simon’s Store 974 Shelburne Road • 862-8011 6 am - 12 pm, 7 days

Crossroads Beverage & Deli 52 North Main Street •244-5062 6 am - 10 pm, Sat - Sun: 7 am - 10 pm Brattleboro Discount Beverages 157 Marlboro Road • 254-4950 7 am - 10 pm, Fri - Sat: 7 am - Midnight Sun: 8 am - 10 pm

West Dover

7-Eleven 197 Route 100 • 464-0592 6 am - Midnight, 7 days

Westmore

Willoughby Lake Store (Open Seasonally) 2003 VT-5A • 525-3300 7 am - 9 pm, 7 days

West Rutland

Rite Aid 294 Main Street • 438-5530 9 am - 9 pm, Sun: 9 am - 5 pm

Williston

Hannaford’s Food & Pharmacy 78 Marshall Avenue, Taft Corners 878-0032 9 am - 9 pm, Fri - Sat: 9 am - 10 pm Sun: 9 am - 9 pm

Wilmington

Ratu’s Liquor & Market 34 West Main Street • 464-2252 Sun-Wed: 10:30 am - 7pm Thur - Sat: 10:30 am - 9pm

Windsor

Windsor Wine & Spirits The Windsor House, 54 Main Street 674-2775 • 10 am - 6 pm, Sun: Closed

Winooski

Beverage Warehouse 1 East Street • 655-3701 10 am - 9 pm, Fri - Sat : 10 am - 10 pm Sun: 11 am - 6 pm

Woodstock

Woodstock Discount Beverage 512 East Woodstock Road • 457-1326 9 am - 9 pm, Fri - Sat: 9 am - 10 pm Sun: 10 am - 6 pm

South Hero

Keeler’s Bay Variety 500 Rt. 2 • 372-4465 6 am - 9 pm, Fri: 6 am - 9:30 pm Sat: 7 am - 9:30 pm, Sun: 9 am - 6 pm

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