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12 Bridges Gin

August 20, 2010 by  
Filed under Bottle Reviews

Initial taste is a touch minerally, with some citrus oil and juniper and some warming spice and salt to the taste. It is a bit astringent, but also has a sweetness to it as one of the first flavors that hits the mouth. Juniper and cardamom and oddly also some floral notes akin to rosewater follow.

Portland Bartenders Shaking it up at Gulf Coast Benefit

July 10, 2010 by  
Filed under Spirits Events

The Oregon Bartender’s Guild and Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC) are announcing a benefit event to support Gulf relief efforts on Sunday, Aug. 1 in Portland, Oregon.

NW Spirits and Mixology Show to Debut in Portland

June 8, 2010 by  
Filed under Spirits Events

Oregon’s first craft spirits and mixology specific trade show, The NW Spirits and Mixology Show, is scheduled for Mon., July 26, at the Jupiter Hotel.

Tiki Recession Proof Mixology

April 19, 2010 by  
Filed under Spirits Events

This week’s House Spirits Recession Proof Mixology event is tapping into the spirit of the islands at Portland’s Thatch Tiki Bar. Don’t forget to pick up one of Thatch’s cool Tiki mugs if you go.

Cocktail Camp PDX in Portland, Oregon

April 5, 2010 by  
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Cocktail Camp PDX may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still reap the benefits of this day-long gathering of Portland bartenders, local craft distillers and cocktail enthusiasts.

Portland 88 Vodka

March 28, 2010 by  
Filed under Bottle Reviews

I’m not a real fan of this one. It’s a bit hot and a tad harsh, but for an extra proof vodka, I suppose that is to be expected. This is obviously meant for mixing where some of that nose and heat will be mellowed. Or for folks who are there for the proof alone. $19.95 […]

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