Minnesota was perhaps a little late to join the swell of craft distilleries in this country. It wasn't until 2011, when legislation passed significantly lowering the fee to open a distillery, that the state's own craft spirits boom finally got its fuse lit. It was about time, too as Minnesota has quite a bit to … Continue reading Minnesota Spirits Fest 2018
Events
Whiskey on Ice 2017 Wrap-up
*A sincere thank you to MG and Whiskey On Ice for providing me with the media pass. As Minnesota's only really big whiskey show, Whiskey on Ice has, over the last three years, established itself as being an informative, festive, bankable good time. Since the first edition in 2015, the well-run event has grown consistently, … Continue reading Whiskey on Ice 2017 Wrap-up
SMWSA Single Malt & Scotch Whisky Extravaganza – Fall 2016
If you're a fan of Scotch whisky or looking to become a fan of Scotch whisky, the traveling road show of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America, The Whisky Extravaganza, is a large-scale show I definitely recommend attending. Held in often elegant venues, with its focused program and pour list, The Extravaganza is a great opportunity … Continue reading SMWSA Single Malt & Scotch Whisky Extravaganza – Fall 2016
Whiskey on Ice 2017 Masterclass and Ticket Information
What, already? I feel like I just got back from the 2016 edition and here we are already, talking about next years' Whiskey on Ice show in Minneapolis. The four masterclasses have just been announced for the 2017 show, so it seemed as good a time as any to post a little info about the … Continue reading Whiskey on Ice 2017 Masterclass and Ticket Information
Whiskey On Ice 2016 Wrap Up
*A sincere thank you to MG and Whiskey On Ice for providing me with the media pass and the opportunity to attend the event as press. Well, the second annual Whiskey On Ice has come and gone. Last year's inaugural event was the first large-scale whiskey show in Minneapolis since...well, pretty much since forever. As far as … Continue reading Whiskey On Ice 2016 Wrap Up
Whiskey on Ice 2016 Update…
Back in October of last year, I wrote a quick post mentioning that the date was set and tickets were on sale for the 2016 edition of Whiskey On Ice. Back then, April seemed so far away, I felt a little silly for even looking that far ahead. Now, here we are a month away … Continue reading Whiskey on Ice 2016 Update…
SMWSA Single Malt & Scotch Whisky Extravaganza – Spring 2016
The traveling road show of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America, The Whisky Extravaganza, has long been one of my favorite large-scale whisky shows. With their focused pour list in often relatively elegant venues, if you’re a fan of Scotch whisky and one of these Extravaganzas is coming your way, I definitely recommend attending. To … Continue reading SMWSA Single Malt & Scotch Whisky Extravaganza – Spring 2016
Robbie Burns Night…
Here's a bottle and an honest friend What wad ye wish for mair, man? Wha kens, before his life may end, What his share may be o' care, man? Then catch the moments as they fly, And use them as ye ought, man; Believe me, happiness is shy, And comes no ay when sought, man! … Continue reading Robbie Burns Night…
Mill City Whiskey Review – Re-cap
*Sincere thanks to The Mill City Whiskey Review and Half Full Productions for the media pass. I recently attended the first installment of The Mill City Whiskey Review, which was the second big whiskey-focused expo held in Minneapolis this year. Two in one year after years of no big whiskey shows at all? A veritable … Continue reading Mill City Whiskey Review – Re-cap
Whiskey On Ice 2016
Last April, Minneapolis played host to the first big whisk(e)y show held in the Twin Cities in a long time, if not ever. With its unique venue and diverse pour list, Whiskey On Ice's inaugural run was great success. Thankfully, the event is returning in April of 2016 with another afternoon full of golden liquid … Continue reading Whiskey On Ice 2016
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