Breaking out of the Cold

You would think with the frigid temperatures this Winter that I would have had all the time in the world to keep this page current!  I think I expended so much energy trying to stay warm that it just didn't happen.  I did spend a few moments this Winter warming my hands by the Potstill--how many people can say that?

Tom was busy, busy, busy and we are looking forward to some really exciting events at the distillery in the next few months. 

Batch #1 is almost gone!  Minotti's in Fairview Park has about 4 cases left...

Batch #2 is aging quite nicely. The barrel is doing its part and the spirit is full and flavorful!  We have been experimenting with an Eau-de-Vie, which is a clear spirit right off the still and cut to proof. Tom has been triple distilling this product. It is quite fruity and has a lovely nose.   It can be used to mixed drinks or even just for sipping after dinner. 

We also burned some maple sugar this Winter.  We had a great batch!  And it was nice to be outside as we were around a fire.  I am going to try the Applejack Rabbit that Joe Deluca suggested on our Facebook page: Maple Syrup, Applejack, Orange Juice and Lemon Juice....

Here's hoping for warmer weather so we can return to the exterior world comfortably.  But it sure has been uplifting to see the sun...

Cheers!