Proof Positive
This past Saturday I attended the Washington Distillers Guild annual festival: PROOF. As expected, I had a great time, sampled some wonderful spirits, and enjoyed many tasty small bites from…
Tag: Westland Distillery
Psst. Can you keep a secret?
One of the fun things about talking with smaller companies in the spirits industry is that they’re often very open. It is a very welcoming community – filled with individuals who,…
More than my two front teeth
Within just a few feet from me as I write this, one can find the Christmas wish lists of my three sons. Those lists are an interesting insight into their…
The Natural Order?
On December 1, 2016, Rémy Cointreau announced that it had reached a deal to acquire Seattle brand Westland Distillery. The deal is to be structured as the purchase of Westland’s…
You Can’t Get that Here
This past week, I had the pleasure of spending some time in Victoria, BC. I love going to Victoria, which – as I’ve been assured by a favorite adolescent –…
Apricot jam, with notes of innovation
This past Friday, I was thrilled to participate at a Hot Stove Society event featuring Matt Hoffman, Co-Founder and Master Distiller of Seattle’s own Westland Distillery. The event allowed for…
Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow
Here in Washington, we are fortunate to have a thriving community of distilleries. In fact, by some estimates we have more distilleries than any other state. [Note: I’m speaking here of…
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