You wont see rickhouses stacked with aging oak barrels. Conveniently serving three main meals a day, the restaurant is a great place to eat at any. Currently, michigan is one of the leaders by number of craft distilleries. Thats usually because im more busy drinking the beer or spirits than writing about it. New deal distillery home of new deal vodka, portland 88 and mud. House spirits, portlands own microdistillers of aviation gin and medoyeff vodka, will open their doors to the public for a oneday holiday booze bazaar. The bar at the rogue house of spirits, a craft distillery in this coastal town about a. For it, the finest grains from the american midwest including organic wheat and sweet corn ar. Hood river makes other great products also like brokers gin, 1910. And now, meet your makers anyone who ever doubted the viability of the oregon distillery industry must feel pretty silly about now. Find great food in a comfortable portland setting at muddy rudder public house. Well portland oregon and sloe gin fizz if that aint love then tell me what isloretta lynn and jack white, portland oregon 2004 portland is a town where tough pioneer spirits brush up against liberal.
Coming up in 18 days, on saturday march 7, 2015, is toast 2015 toast standing for the original artisan spirits tasting. Owned by a woman whos mission is to support other women in business. Also, as part of leaving house spirits, medoff retains rights to sell the popular medoyeff vodka he developed. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. By kasey cordell, paige williams, kaitlin johnson, and bart blasengame. The coowner of house spirits distillery is standing atop a 600gallon. In any case, i thought id offer up a few more good holiday gift recommendations before the new year. Jul 17, 2012 india, the secondlargest growth spirits market behind china, has a total of 20 brands in the top 100, made up of locally made whiskies, brandies and rums.
Previously, medoff had had 14 years experience brewing and distilling at mcmenamins, while krogstads brought brewing experience and business acumen. House spirits an exceptionally clean vodka with a strong coconut flavorpartly the product of distillation through charred coconut husks. Bon vivants companion, the savoy cocktail book, the stork club bar book. Nov 26, 2006 vodka world shaken, and stirred, by fruit spirits. This is how more spirits create collective consciousnesses and how we together create the collective consciousness for the entire universe. The new venture is not due to any rancor between medoff and his house spirits. Owners and distillers lee medoff and christian krogstad will be onhand to tour, taste and talk with visitors, while other local distillers and cocktail. Tommy put together a wonderful scandanavian meal, and the three of us worked together to pair the cocktails with each course. Absinthe cognac jenever and gin grape brandy mezcal rum tequila vodka other spirits and syrups. Zen perfume packaging talk about a zen idea and here is one that tops the list. The six distilleries are integrity spirits, new deal distillery, deco distilling, highball distillery, house spirits, and stone barn brandyworks.
This unusual tradition inspired us to create our medoyeff starka. House spirits distillery home of aviation gin, medoyeff vodka and house spirits whiskey. Theres no farmland in sight and no thoroughbreds at pasture. Back in 1902, first successful experiments with alcohol and honey distillation was held.
Aviation gin, medoyeff vodka, krogstad aquavit, the apothecary line. Karen page and andrew dornenburg, authors of the james beard awardwinning books. As a salute to his family heritage the first spirit he made was naturally vodka. Five oregondistilled vodkas to try willamette week. Its made by infusing a wheat spirit with wild herbs and wild honey, and the result is a true reflection of the abundance of. House spirits westward distillery and tasting room diffords guide. Dennings point distillery maid of the meadow flavored. There are spirits and energies in infinite small sizes making up spirits and energies in infinite large sizes. The atlantic razor clam, ensis directus, is very different in. In addition, his own medoyeff vodka will be part of the inventory. Buy little book of vodka cocktails the little book of cocktails new ed by hamlyn, nikoli isbn. This gorgeous offering from the french vodka house is made, quite fittingly, with. Our head distiller lee medoff, a 3rd generation oregonian, is the grandson of alexander medoyeff who eventually settled in oregon after the russian revolution.
The designs are original simple and as zen teaches are without the elements that are not required. I assumed at the time that the recipe originated with ryan magarian as a vehicle for house spirits aviation gin, but citysearch informs us. A slowly stirred 3 or 4 to 1 ratio of medoyeff to vermouth with a 12 dashes of a good bitters and lemon zest yields a wonderfully viscous yet piquant martini a subtle yet wonderful thing. With the 2008 oregon brewers festival now one for the books. Similar associations were speedily formed all over the world. Additionally, house of spirits on the oregon coast is one of the first distillery pubs in america producing awardwinning rums, gin, vodka and whiskey.
Sep 01, 2010 lee medoff has been with house spirits distillery since its inception in 2002 and as cofounder, helped develop some of its trademark potables including aviation gin and medoyeff vodka. Lee medoff has been with house spirits distillery since its inception in 2002 and as cofounder, helped develop some of its trademark potables including aviation gin and medoyeff vodka. The website just released its 2010 list of philadelphias top 50 bars as selected by a whoswho of philadelphias drinking scene. The companys medoyeff vodka was designed for sipping and retains. Vanguard bar guide 2010 by portland state vanguard issuu. This flavored vodka from new york has a lovely nose of honey and peaches, and a palate of lemon, balm, raspberry and roasted root. You might also check out various local websites, especially. While in new york city recently i had a good meal at a new place in soho called charlie bird. Nov 01, 20 homemade liqueurs and infused spirits book. Now 12 years old, house spirits ambition in the microdistillery world. The rogue house of spirits in newport, oregon opened for business on june 10th, 2006. By kasey cordell, paige williams, kaitlin johnson, and bart blasengame with brian barker 5192009 at 5. Admittedly from time to time news slips by the old beer northwest news desk. Sweden and the baltic countries who argue that only spirits made.
It was published by the french educator allan kardec on april 18, 1857. The master and margarita by mikhail bulgakov, white nights by fyodor dostoyevsky, alt. House spirits, portlands own microdistillers of aviation gin and medoyeff vodka, will open their doors to the public for a oneday holiday booze bazaar this saturday, december 9 owners and distillers lee medoff and christian krogstad will be onhand to tour, taste and talk with visitors, while other local distillers and cocktail aficionados will shake and stir new concoctions for trial. The other vodka drinks were also much improved by the body and texture of this vodka. Its hot as hell in roots organic brewery, and christian krogstad is grinning and sweating like a whore in a confessional. Mar 24, 2010 house spirits distillery home of aviation gin, medoyeff vodka and house spirits whiskey. Pair your dinner with a beverage from this pizzerias full bar.
Spectacular views of the yaquina bay marina, bridge and pacific ocean are showcased from our newport distillery. Imbibe unfiltered archives page 65 of 66 imbibe magazine. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Now, after establishing house spirits as a major player in the artisan liquor business, hes moving to the dark side. Previously, medoff had had 14 years experience brewing and distilling at. It was our success at house spirits with aviation gin that made this possible. Bull run has other excellent products including medoyeff vodka, pacific rum hawaiian cane sugar, and aria gin. The people behind each distillery all have their own great stories.
The spirits book le livre des esprits in original french is part of the spiritist codification, and is regarded as one of the five fundamental works of spiritism. We then age it for a year, which yields an exquisite spirit that you can enjoy without having to dig anything up in your backyard. Nov 18, 2014 house spirits an exceptionally clean vodka with a strong coconut flavorpartly the product of distillation through charred coconut husks. A guide to distilleries in portland oregon portland food and drink. Medoyeff vodka is based upon the russian tradition of charcoal filtration but uses more of a polishinspired ryegrain base for the alcohol. So how the universe is built up, gives a deeper understanding for the nature of spirits and. Vodka world shaken, and stirred, by fruit spirits the new. A selection of apothecary bottles at house spirits distillery. The secret of medoff softness for a long time kept privately by british spirit producers. Medoyeff vodka is a naturally flavorful vodka with distinctive mouthfeel and a clean sharp finish. As much a cocktail book as it is guide to infusing vodka. The event will be held 4 10 pm at the left bank annex.
And as lee medoff, another oregon craft distiller, noted, i dont know any brewer. Medoyeff was created in 2002 by partners lee medoff and christian krogstad at their house spirits distillery in portland, oregon. Her spirit vodka is the vodka that gives half back to her. Dec 01, 2017 the alambic still at house spirits distillery, products include medoyeff vodka, geneverinspired aviator gin, krogstad aquavit, rum, whiskey and an apothecary line of oneofakind liqueurs available only at the distillery. Lee medoff launching new oregon distillery in late november. Ive got the night off because of the snow and, to be honest, im already missing being behind the bar.
While medoyeff mehdoyeff vodka can be challenging for some to pronounce, its always easy to drink. This vodka from new york is mediumbodied, with a smooth, very sipable finish that comes from purifying the spirit through active carbon at subzero conditions. Craft brewers turn to whiskey chasers the new york times. Our starka begins by taking our medoyeff vodka at high proof and filling it in wellseasoned oregon pinot noir barrels. Both new deal distillery and medoyeff vodka have produced good labels, and good vodka in the bottle too. Today, michigan distilleries are actively producing awardwinning vodka, rum, gin, whiskey and other unique spirits. House spirits, portlands own microdistillers of aviation gin and medoyeff vodka, will open their doors to the public for a oneday holiday booze bazaar this saturday, december 9 owners. The gins are just another unorthodox idea from a young rebel, a real estate developers son who began his career four years ago, bent on changing the way americans think about food, wine. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the house of the spirits. The alambic still at house spirits distillery, products include medoyeff vodka, geneverinspired aviator gin, krogstad aquavit, rum, whiskey and an apothecary line of oneofakind liqueurs. N eigh b or h oods 33 ar oun d th e r e gio n 4 5 taxf ree s h opp ing 65 eig h 2014 travel portland port great plates portlands celebrated dining scene.
Medoyeff was created in 2002 by partners lee medoff and christian krogstad at their house spirits distillery in. Additionally, house of spirits on the oregon coast is one of the first distillery pubs in america producing award. The menu includes spirits, dessert menu, happy hour drinks, lunch menu, entree, glutenfree menu, tapas, veganvegetarian menu, happy hour food, and cocktails drinks. Miranda restaurants yummy creations will leave a mark in your memory but not a dent in your pocketbook. Tales of the cocktail reveals real resilience and high spirits in the crescent city. Business food and beverage industries travel industry. Officers choice, produced by mumbaibased spirits company allied blenders and distillers, is the worlds largest whisky brand, moving up from 11th place to 8th and overtaking local rival. They say it was designed to be a standalone sipping spirit. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It may not look like much from the outsideif not for the name painted in large letters across the building you might drive right by. We obviously wanted to incorporate as many house spirits products as. These phases of the process are not unique to vodka and really apply to all spirits, so we figured it was a good reference point to stand on its ownbut back to the vodka specifics. Westward whiskey a leader of americas craft distilling movement. House spirits distillery was started in 2004 by lee medoff and christian.
Dec 06, 2006 house spirits, portlands own microdistillers of aviation gin and medoyeff vodka, will open their doors to the public for a oneday holiday booze bazaar this saturday, december 9. House spirits releases a significant entry in the american craft whiskey space. House spirits, portlands own microdistillers of aviation gin and medoyeff vodka, will open their doors to the public for a oneday. Integrity spirits distillery home of lovejoy vodka, 12 bridges gin and trillium absithe. Little book of vodka cocktails the little book of cocktails. I have to say, i was pleasantly surprised to see how well an oregon. We generally find that vodkas fall into two major categories. Lee medoff launching new oregon distillery in late. Lee medoff came through mcmenamins to house spirits to found bull run distilling and is already moving operations to the lessrestricted countryside.
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