Named after “the greatest German Shepherd who ever lived,” OOLA Distillery in Seattle has become a Pacific Northwest favorite, producing small-batch, handcrafted spirits since 2010. The award-winning selection includes a refreshing array of flavored vodkas, a...
Bend, Oregon, is a magnet for the active outdoor enthusiast. Each year locals and tourists alike flock to Mt. Bachelor for its beautiful vistas and fresh, dry powder. After a long day on the mountain, frosty snowboarders and skiers fill downtown Bend looking for their...
The Northwest has more than its share of rainy days. In Washington alone, the record is a whopping 35 days of rain in a row. Despite this fact, a true Northwesterner will probably scoff at the idea of carrying an umbrella. We just like to keep our hands free for...
There are plenty of excuses to celebrate with others as we try to beat the hibernation tendencies of Northwesterners. Whether it’s a big gathering or an intimate night with someone special, you can always find a festive cocktail to fit the mood. Adding warm, toasty...
The Smash cocktail: open to interpretation and artistically whimsy, the drink usually features a base spirit, mint or fresh herb, a dash of soda, sweetener and a seasonal fruit of choice. Often compared to a julep — some would say it is a julep — the noted difference...
It was the 15th anniversary of Tales of the Cocktail this year and there was a lot to celebrate! Founded in 2002 by Ann Tuennerman, this gathering of cocktail lovers has grown into the world’s premier cocktail festival for the liquor industry and enthusiasts alike....
Rain, rain, go away: but here's a cozy sipper to fill your days spent indoors. Kaytie Keck, creative director of the popular Red Feather Lounge in Boise, Idaho, is the mastermind behind this winter-meets-spring toddy recipe. “The name is an inspiration of the color...
The Northwest has more than its share of rainy days. In Washington alone, the record is a whopping 35 days of rain in a row! Despite this fact, a true Northwesterner will probably scoff at the idea of carrying an umbrella. We just like to keep our hands free for...
Ernest Hemingway, Alfred Hitchcock and Julia Child all famously loved their martinis, carving out a nostalgic place in history for this iconic cocktail. Martinis bring to mind bygone days of “three martini lunches,” a 1950s-sort-of elegance and those quote-worthy...
John Jacob, a Dutch distiller who immigrated to Oregon in the late 1920s, created the recipe that is still used in this rye whiskey today. Made by Jacob’s granddaughter, Patti Bishop, and her husband, Mike Sherlock, at Seattle’s Mischief Distillery, this sippable and...
