Trends and Tastes of Spirits with Monique Huston

By Margaret McSweeney | April 22, 2019 |

Discover the tastes of terroir and enjoy a sip of the world with Monique Huston, national director of Winebow Spirits. According to Huston, “People are hip into looking at terroir of spirits and getting a sense of the land.”  Just as with wine and food, the soil and weather can influence the taste of spirits.…

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Craft Distillers: "Leap into the Past" with Ansley Coale

By Margaret McSweeney | August 23, 2017 |

Although distilling dates back to Ancient Egypt, modern distillation began in the 1850s.  Prohibition (1919-1933) almost put an end to the art of craft distilling in the United States. In 1982, Ansley began his journey into the past by founding Craft Distillers and reviving the art and unique flavors of brandy and cognac  by meticulously…

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