The Distiller’s Journal

Archive for April, 2020

Clarendon Boulevardier

Kyle here was published in a book called Remixology a couple years back by co-authors Michael Turback and Julia Hastings-Black. His orange-forward cocktail is called the Clarendon Boulevardier, and here he is to show how to make it.   Ingredients: Orange peel, to express 4 drops Fernet Branca 1.5 ounces Woodinville Straight Bourbon .75 ounce […]

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Large Cubes

“Today, I’m going to teach you how to make large ice cubes. I’ve been making my own ice for years and I got to thinking where I learned it originally. It was Camper English. You can check out his original article with a lot of great detail here: https://bit.ly/wwalcademics” – Chad, Northern California and Oregon […]

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American Whiskey 101

Shayna, our Florida/Georgia Brand Ambassador is here with an overview of the six styles of American whiskey: Bourbon Rye Malt Wheat Malted Rye Corn Bonus! She’ll pair each one with a celebrity.   Where to Purchase Woodinville online: Woodinville Bourbon and Rye in Washington. Woodinville Bourbon and Rye in other states (note limited availability of […]

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Drinks for Mundane Tasks by David Vienna

Author David Vienna’s book Drinks for Mundane Tasks offers 70 recipes for the everyday. What better time to test some than now? This cocktail is called the “Helping Your Child with Homework”, and Ariel here will show you how to make it.   Ingredients: 2 oz Woodinville Bourbon 1 oz Lemonade 3 oz Orange Juice […]

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Brown Sugar Mint Julep

The classic Mint Julep with a brown sugar-based simple syrup.   Ingredients 3/4 oz Brown sugar simple syrup 3 to 4 Mint leaves, 1 sprig for garnish 2 oz Woodinville Bourbon Crushed Ice   Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a julep cup. Add Woodinville Bourbon and ice and stir until chilled. Finish cup […]

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Brown Derby

Our Washington Brand Ambassador Deszeray is a former history teacher and an old movie buff and today she shares with you a cocktail from Hollywood’s Golden Age: the Brown Derby.   Ingredients 1.5 oz Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice .5 oz Honey Syrup Grapefruit Peel   Mix and shake ingredients in […]

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Woodinville and Chocolate Pairings

Whiskey and Chocolate: a delicious pairing. Shayna, Woodinville’s Brand Ambassador in Georgia and Florida, suggests:   Woodinville Bourbon – Caramel Milk Chocolate Woodinville Rye – Mint Dark Chocolate Woodinville Port-Finished – Raspberry Dark Chocolate   Where to find these items: Woodinville Whiskey in Washington. Woodinville Whiskey in other states. Caramel Milk Chocolate. Mint Dark Chocolate. […]

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Tipperary

Woodinville Double Barrel Whiskey, a Washington state exclusive, is a terrific alternative to Irish whiskey in this classic cocktail.  Washington state Brand Ambassador Deszeray walk you through the how-to’s of this drink first created in the early 1900s.   Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Woodinville Double Barrel Whiskey 1 oz Sweet Vermouth ½ oz Green Chartreuse […]

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Bourbon Bramble

Here in the Pacific Northwest, the blackberries grow wild and rampant come summer. This quintessential whiskey cocktail will transport you to summertime, until then.   Ingredients: 2 oz Woodinville Bourbon ¼ oz Simple Syrup ¾ oz Lemon Juice Top with Crème de Mure   Where to find the ingredients:   Woodinville Bourbon in Washington. Woodinville […]

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Enter the Vault Cocktail

A more malty version of a Manhattan, hand crafted by Chad for Woodinville Whiskey.   Ingredients: 1.25 oz. Woodinville Rye .75 oz. Bols Genever Dutch Gin 1 oz. Dolin Rouge sweet vermouth 1 barspoon Luxardo Maraschino 3 dashes Angostura bitters Garnish with a lemon twist     Where to purchase the ingredients online: Woodinville Rye […]

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