Spirits

Olympia Vodka: From the Cascades to Your Glass

By Nia Saunders

Drawing artesian water straight from the source by hand, master distillers Ray Watson and Lesa Givens have no need to modify an already perfect process when distilling their premier spirit,…

Submit Your Spirits to Sip Magazine’s 2020 Best of the Northwest!

We are now accepting submissions for our ninth annual Best of the Northwest issue! Out in November, this issue will feature the top picks for wine, beer, spirits and cider…

Damn It, I Really Miss Bars

If you are anything like me, the last four months of social distancing/isolation have been a nearly maddening experience. I miss people. And considering that my adulthood has been spent…

3 Bottles Everyone Should Have in their Home Bar

Over my nearly 20 years working in and around bars and restaurants, I have had a lot of non-industry friends ask for my input and advice as to how they…

Small-Batch Bourbon With a Splash of History at J.P. Trodden Distillery

Combine a background in the hospitality industry, a desire to offer a niche product and a bit of family history, and you’ll have the perfect recipe for a successful distillery….

The Full Pour, Episode 9: Mezcal Cocktails

Spirits expert Pat Caffall of American Northwest Distributors takes mezcal centerstage with his knowledge on the agave distillate and simple cocktails for groups small and large this summer.

Producer Updates: Spirits

We will continue to update and revise as we get information from distilleries, organized alphabetically for ease. Here is the most up-to-date information as of 4/1/20. If you are a…

Community Cocktails: A Digital E-Book to Support Hospitality Workers

This is an op-ed piece by Casey Robison, acclaimed bartender and creator/editor of “Community Cocktails.” Bars and restaurants tether communities together. They are the places we go to celebrate milestones,…

Hacks on Stretching out Your Home Bar

As the pandemic draws out, your home bar supplies may start to dwindle. And while we always advise restocking, giving your local distillers and other producers some much-needed business right…

Special Delivery: Seattle Cocktails To Go

Last week, Washington State eased up on its often archaic stronghold over the sale of alcohol. During the state’s temporary ban on in-person dining and even-more-recent stay at home order,…

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By Nia Saunders