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Drink like a samurai with Devon
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Drink like a samurai with Devon

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Drink like a samurai with Devon

This mellow saké is ripe with mature cantaloupe that blends seamlessly into bittersweet cedar sap, exhibiting a soft astringency to brighten and refresh your palate. Great for fatty or spicy dishes, pair this saké with pork belly bao buns, your favorite rolls from Kenji Sushi on 18th, or go cross-cultural with some spicy kimchi udon! This mellow saké is ripe with mature cantaloupe that blends seamlessly into bittersweet cedar sap, exhibiting a soft astringency to brighten and refresh your palate. Great for fatty or spicy dishes, pair this saké with pork belly bao buns, your favorite rolls from Kenji [...]

By Barbara Macfarlane| 2023-06-20T21:18:24+00:00 April 28th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? The Block Distilling Co. Spring Gin
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What Are We Drinking Now? The Block Distilling Co. Spring Gin

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What Are We Drinking Now? The Block Distilling Co. Spring Gin

Sierra has the yummiest (and easiest) springtime cocktail for you! The Block Distilling Co. Spring Gin & Sam's Infusions Hibiscus Agave Infusion Now that we're officially in the midst of Denver spring, it's time to bring on those yummy refreshing cocktails. The Block's Spring Gin has such lovely and delicate floral notes to it that pairing it with Sam's Hibiscus Infusion is truly a no-brainer. If you'd like a restaurant-quality cocktail but only want to put as much effort into it as making a G&T, then this recipe is for you (see below the photo). Sierra's Floral Fizz • Cup [...]

By Barbara Macfarlane| 2023-04-24T19:46:16+00:00 April 20th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? Fleur’s July Sage & Blackberry Fizz
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What Are We Drinking Now? Fleur’s July Sage & Blackberry Fizz

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What Are We Drinking Now? Fleur’s July Sage & Blackberry Fizz

Fleur's July Sage & Blackberry Fizz will help you chill out this summer! Leopold Bros Blackberry Liqueur & Denver Distillery Sweet Potato Vodka My Oh My, is it hot! And you know I've got the perfect bevy to cool ya down. Leopold Bros makes it super-simple to elevate your cocktail to "Maximum Fancy" with their luscious Blackberry Liqueur — add that to the pristine canvas of Denver Distillery's Sweet Potato Vodka and you are in business, Baby! Take a gander at the recipe below. Fleur's Blackberry Fizz • ice & frozen blackberries • 1/2 ounce Sage Simple • 1/2 ounce [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2022-07-25T21:48:27+00:00 July 22nd, 2022|

Mythology’s Foragers Denver Botanical Gin is Here!
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Mythology’s Foragers Denver Botanical Gin is Here!

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Mythology’s Foragers Denver Botanical Gin is Here!

One of the most gorgeous local releases every year! Mythology Forager's Gin - Denver, CO This is one of our most anticipated releases every year. We get a limited supply, so make sure to pick up a bottle or two. P.S. Father's Day is right around the corner! Notes from Mythology Distillery: A collaborative gin produced from botanicals harvested from Denver Botanic Gardens. Citrus and fresh cut flowers give way to bright juniper berries and spicy coriander on the nose. These aromas carry through to the palette where sweet juniper and candied lemon peel are balanced by an underlying floral [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2022-06-03T23:48:55+00:00 May 30th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Leopold’s Summer Gin & Kiku Masamune Sake
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What Are We Drinking Now? Leopold’s Summer Gin & Kiku Masamune Sake

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What Are We Drinking Now? Leopold’s Summer Gin & Kiku Masamune Sake

Marshall is constructing a gorgeously refreshing summer cocktail! Leopold's Summer Gin & Kiku Masamune Dry Cup Sake With the days growing warmer and longer — except for this weekend when they'll be colder and snowier — I find myself wanting drinks that are more refreshing. One of my go-to cocktails for this time of year is a light, easy-going sipper I call a Spring Rain. For this recipe, I use Leopold's Summer Gin, Kiku Masamune Dry Cup Sake, Strongwater Lavender Bitters, and club soda. Leopold's Summer Gin is an annual release that beautifully embodies the season. This floral gin blends [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2022-05-25T19:34:59+00:00 May 20th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? The Family Jones Smoked Old Fashioned
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What Are We Drinking Now? The Family Jones Smoked Old Fashioned

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What Are We Drinking Now? The Family Jones Smoked Old Fashioned

Seth has a pre-made Old Fashioned that TASTES freshly made. The Family Jones Smoked Old Fashioned - Denver, CO Not all pre-made cocktails are made the same, and the Smoked Old Fashioned by The Family Jones is one that should not be overlooked on your next trip in. They use bourbon, bitters, orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, lavender, Guajillo chili, clove, and a touch of smoke that they get from Lapsang Souchong tea leaves (none of that artificial smoke nonsense). It's truly on par with a cocktail you'd order at your favorite bar or restaurant. Your decision: Do you want to [...]

By Seth Ball| 2022-03-07T23:44:36+00:00 March 4th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Fleur’s Dry Martini January
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What Are We Drinking Now? Fleur’s Dry Martini January

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What Are We Drinking Now? Fleur’s Dry Martini January

Fleur's Dry Martini January FLIGHT OF THREE, featuring: Bear Creek Distillery Rye Vodka Leopold Bros Silver Tree Vodka St. George Terroir Gin Proudly a creature of whims, I've never been much for depriving my feral little heart of its cravings, making my January a very dry-martini one. And what could be better than one martini? Why, three, of course! This dynamite little lineup reminded me that life is too short, too beautiful, and, at times, too heartbreaking not to delight in every single little happiness. Our three featured martinis: 1. Smoked Rye Gimlet 2. Salty Dickens 3. Dirty Bleu Martini [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2022-01-26T20:37:12+00:00 January 25th, 2022|

What You SHOULD Be Drinking & Gifting Now? Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye Whiskey Holiday Edition
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What You SHOULD Be Drinking & Gifting Now? Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye Whiskey Holiday Edition

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What You SHOULD Be Drinking & Gifting Now? Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye Whiskey Holiday Edition

Perhaps the geekiest distilled spirit contrived in the past 50 years! Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye Whiskey Holiday Edition First, some history: For more than a century, American Rye Whiskey was almost exclusively produced in what was knows as a Three Chamber Still — a still that extracted not only distillate but, more importantly, unlocked oils and aromas hidden in the grains. The result was marketed as "heavy-bodied" — whiskey with complex flavors and a viscous finish. The last Three Chamber Still was destroyed just after World War II, thus ending a time-honored American tradition. Back to the present: This [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2021-12-17T22:37:31+00:00 December 17th, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now? Bear Creek Distillery Spiced Rum
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What Are We Drinking Now? Bear Creek Distillery Spiced Rum

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What Are We Drinking Now? Bear Creek Distillery Spiced Rum

Fleur's Favorite Spiced Rum...EVER! Bear Creek Distillery Spiced Rum Waking up to the dim warming glow of our Denver winter's sky ignites my desire for that one thing... Bear Creek Distillery's Spiced Rum, Baby! And, oh my, how it will elevate all your snow-day vibes! Beautifully velvety and not at all typical: layers of cardamom, vanilla bean, palo santo, orange peel, and freshly grated nutmeg will mingle on your palate. It's the perfect pairing for my Valrhona Dark Chocolate Ganache Hot Chocolate...but you can pour this loveliness in all your December faves — eggnog, hot apple cider, spicy ginger beer, [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2021-12-17T21:34:11+00:00 December 15th, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now? Bear Creek Distillery Silver Rum
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What Are We Drinking Now? Bear Creek Distillery Silver Rum

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What Are We Drinking Now? Bear Creek Distillery Silver Rum

Fleur is sharing some of her most beloved flavors with all of us. Bear Creek Distillery Silver Rum - Straight Outta Denver A gorgeous fall has graced us with its brisk air, chilly nights, and sudden rain storms. Such a lovely setting deserves an equally lovely libation. During what is my most-loved of all the seasons, my heart yearns for the familiar flavors of my childhood. This little window into my soul will reveal what are some of my most treasured ingredients: fresh mint and lemon, tamarind, pomegranate molasses, and rose water. All of which will be gently held together [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2021-10-12T19:29:12+00:00 October 11th, 2021|