Vodka world shaken, and stirred, by fruit spirits the new. Dec 01, 2017 the alambic still at house spirits distillery, products include medoyeff vodka, geneverinspired aviator gin, krogstad aquavit, rum, whiskey and an apothecary line of oneofakind liqueurs available only at the distillery. When we started vodka 14 back in 2005, organic vodka was all but unheard of, and. House spirits also produces krogstad aquavit, a grainbased spirit. House spirits tells the tale of its american single malt whiskey. Book cover photo courtesy les petits macarons website. Created by jeff ellingson this site is designed to reflect your drinking style. Back in 1902, first successful experiments with alcohol and honey distillation was held. Enjoy it straight from the freezer or highlight it as the signature ingredient of classic cocktails like the martini and the moscow mule. Westward whiskey a leader of americas craft distilling movement. House spirits also produces krogstad aquavit, a grain. Ciroc apple vodka is distilled five times like all ciroc vodkas to ensure its purity and sharp taste. In this case were talking far eastern europe and on to russia with a vodka that has some distinct flavor while maintaing a very crisp clean flavor profile.
They drink their vodka straight and therefore look for natural flavor and mouth feel from the raw vodka. Sep 01, 2010 the gourmets guide to cooking with liquors and spirits. Medoyeff vodka from right here in portland oregon try their russian wolfhound cocktail with homemade grapefruit bitters. Lee medoff or medoyeff founder of house spirits distillery, products include medoyeff vodka, geneverinspired aviator gin, krogstad aquavit, rum, whiskey and an apothecary line of oneofakind liqueurs available only at the distillery. Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time. Tommy put together a wonderful scandanavian meal, and the three of us worked together to pair the cocktails with each course. Olcc liquor stores and products product and pricing. The master and margarita by mikhail bulgakov, white nights by fyodor dostoyevsky, alt. Bull run distillierys medoyeff vodka spirits bull run distilling co portland, or medoyeff vodka from right here in portland oregon try their russian wolfhound cocktail with homemade grapefruit bitters. Behind the scenes of house spirits distillery 0 16. Peony vodka, a 5x distilled, wheatbased vodka flavored with nine botanicals. Aviation gin, medoyeff vodka, krogstad aquavit, the apothecary line. The gourmets guide to cooking with liquors and spirits.
Our starka begins by taking our medoyeff vodka at high proof and filling it in wellseasoned oregon pinot noir barrels. This unusual tradition inspired us to create our medoyeff starka. With its rich and interesting history, and its pure and crisp taste, vodka has fast become one of the worlds most beloved spirits. Westward whiskey a leader of americas craft distilling. Medoyeff was created in 2002 by partners lee medoff and christian krogstad at their house spirits distillery in portland, oregon. Carefully filtered in the russian methods of filtration using charcoal and limestone. Some are new and tiny, only producing a few cases of any spirit at a time, while. Vodka 14 is one of the oldest craft vodkas on the american market, and one of the oldest organic vodkas as well. Clean aromas of fresh limes and mild yogurt with a silky, bright, dry lighttomedium body and a warming, mediumlength cracked peppercorn, smetana, shortbread crust, and granola and cream finish. More and more local distillers are open for business.
This vodka is produced from100% natural grain by the people who make krogstad. Theres whippersnapper and limited releases from house spirits. Clean aromas of fresh limes and mild yogurt with a silky, bright, dry lighttomedium body and a warming, mediumlength cracked peppercorn, smetana, shortbread crust. Medoyeff starka doesnt go that far but the distiller does finish its vodka in oak for a result that looks and tastes like whiskey.
House spirits distillery was started in 2004 by lee medoff and christian. Im most eager to meet lee medoff and christian krogstad, who have become craftdistilling celebrities since they opened house spirits three years ago, first with their superpremium medoyeff vodka. Our head distiller lee medoff, a 3rd generation oregonian, is the grandson of alexander medoyeff who eventually settled in oregon after the russian revolution. Its with this in mind that bull run distillery has created medoyeff vodka, the first russianamerican vodka. House spirits three years ago, first with their superpremium medoyeff vodka. Bull run distillierys medoyeff vodka spirits bull run distilling co portland, or. Insider tipstarka is an eastern european vodka traditionally barrelaged and. The family coppola hope to bring even more joy to cocktail enthusiasts everywhere by crafting a collection of spirits as unique and remarkable as the women they honor. Extraordinary recipes made with vodka, rum, whiskey, and more. Its made by infusing a wheat spirit with wild herbs and wild honey, and the result is a true reflection of the abundance of. As for turning his attention to rum, a spirit much maligned as a. As a new limited edition, absolut is proud to present an inspiring, multifaceted blue bottle to house the iconic absolut original vodka over the festive season. Dennings point distillery maid of the meadow flavored. Now 12 years old, house spirits ambition in the microdistillery world.
As a salute to his family heritage the first spirit he made was naturally vodka. Made from premium grain and diluted with water from. Processors, non distillery producers ndps, and spirit architects oh my. House spirits, makers of aviator gin and medoyeff vodka. House spirits westward distillery and tasting room diffords guide. Those include geranium, jasmine, white pepper, gardenia, green tea, vanilla, and the namesake of the spirit, tincture of peony. Oct 19, 2017 medoyeff starka doesnt go that far but the distiller does finish its vodka in oak for a result that looks and tastes like whiskey. The origins of vodka are debated across the world although the common consensus is that vodka was first made in either poland or russia. This vodka is produced from100% natural grain by the people who make krogstad akavit and aviation gin. The practice of drinking vodka with mixers and ice is wholly western in origin. Based in the hudson valley of new york, three meadows spirits is the producer of, to date, a single product. Medoyeff vodka another portland vodka, medoyeff is made by house spirits, and is exceedingly crisp and clean tasting, with just a hint of grain flavor to make it interesting.
He started house spirits distillery in 2004, where he helped create several popular craft spirit brands of which his namesake medoyeff vodka. The alambic still at house spirits distillery, products include medoyeff vodka, geneverinspired aviator gin, krogstad aquavit, rum, whiskey and an apothecary line of oneofakind liqueurs available only at the distillery. The rogue house of spirits in newport, oregon opened for business on june 10th, 2006. We generally find that vodkas fall into two major categories. When i started making whiskey, all i had to go from was an old book. We obviously wanted to incorporate as many house spirits products as possible, an enjoyable task as i adore both aviation gin and krogstad aquavit and find medoyeff vodka to be pleasant enough although i dont care for. A guide to distilleries in portland oregon portland food and drink. Medoyeff starka doesnt go that far but the distiller does finish its vodka in. Vodka 14 from altitude spirits, purveyors of fine organic. For vodka, theres new deal, crater lake, medoyeff, to name a few. Medoyeff vodka is a naturally flavorful vodka with distinctive mouthfeel and a clean sharp finish. A slowly stirred 3 or 4 to 1 ratio of medoyeff to vermouth with a 12 dashes of a good bitters and lemon zest yields a wonderfully viscous yet piquant martini a subtle yet wonderful thing. Lee medoff right, a founding member of house spirits distillery, will soon open. The other vodka drinks were also much improved by the body and texture of this vodka.
Led by eager innovators at house spirits distillery, a new band of portland. Nov 26, 2006 a vodka war is on between traditionalists, whose vodka is distilled only from potatoes or grain, and those who make the liquor from grapes, other fruit, or even maple syrup. The gins are just another unorthodox idea from a young rebel, a real estate developers son who began his career four years ago, bent on changing the way americans think about food, wine and spirits. Bon vivants companion, the savoy cocktail book, the stork club bar book. Made by portlands own highball distillery, this is quite possibly the most feelgood vodka you can get if you live in the pacific northwest. Her spirit vodka is the vodka that gives half back to her. Additionally, house of spirits on the oregon coast is one of the first distillery pubs in america producing awardwinning rums, gin, vodka and whiskey. More specifically absolut citron was launched in 1988, nine years after absolut. Our typical aging regimen is that, for starters the aggregate spirit run is around 68% alcohol. Remarkably crisp and clean vodka created from a family recipe dating back to prohibition. We sit with house spirits cofounder christian krogstad to learn more about this oregon. The secret of medoff softness for a long time kept privately by british spirit producers.
Rogue spirits makes a dark rum, and bull run is releasing a white rum this summer. If you need to make an appointment at olcc headquarters in portland, please call 5038725000. Ray foley, publisher of bartender magazine, presents 1,000 cocktails, food recipes, fascinating facts, and resources about the spirit that inspired such marvelous inventions as the martini, the cosmopolitan, and vodka lemonmeringue layer cake. We then age it for a year, which yields an exquisite spirit that you can enjoy without having to dig anything up in your backyard. Lee medoff came through mcmenamins to house spirits to found bull run distilling and is already moving operations to the lessrestricted countryside. Thanks to medoff special secret taste realized in classic medoff vodka recipe. Olcc liquor stores and products product and pricing current. Great women spirits our spirits vodka, brandy, and gin. Vodka world shaken, and stirred, by fruit spirits the. Important in order to help contain the spread of covid19, the oregon liquor control commission has closed its offices to the general public, and olcc staff will be following the social distancing measures outlined in governor browns executive order no. Mcmenamins edgefield and other mcmenamins locations updated for 20. Mar 07, 2014 more and more local distillers are open for business. Previously, medoff had had 14 years experience brewing and distilling at mcmenamins, while krogstads brought brewing experience and business acumen.
Mar 31, 2015 im most eager to meet lee medoff and christian krogstad, who have become craftdistilling celebrities since they opened house spirits three years ago, first with their superpremium medoyeff vodka. This flavored vodka from new york has a lovely nose of honey and peaches, and a palate of lemon, balm, raspberry and roasted root. They say it was designed to be a standalone sipping spirit. Spectacular views of the yaquina bay marina, bridge and pacific ocean are showcased from our newport distillery. The companys medoyeff vodka was designed for sipping and retains.
Think globally, drink locally portland food and drink. Owned by a woman whos mission is to support other women in business. While medoyeff mehdoyeff vodka can be challenging for some to pronounce, its always easy to drink. We recommend using our starka to replace whiskey in classic cocktails like sazeracs and old fashions, or enjoy it neat, straight from the freezer. One of the few vodkas ive ever had that i would consider drinking on the rocks, maybe with a squeeze of lemon. Medoyeff vodka is based upon the russian tradition of charcoal filtration but uses more of a polishinspired ryegrain base for the alcohol. Highend vodka is keeping spirits up the new york times. Alphabetical price list distilled spirits numeric item code price list distilled spirits category price list distilled spirits on special distilled spirits price changes distilled spirits price changes csv next months distilled spirits prices. Absolut citron was good news for vodka on the rocks with a twist of lemon fans back in the 80s and there were lots of them.
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