#spirits

#spirits

Join us Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, 2025, at Tripp Distillery for a $1 tasting of our new Raider Rum along with other handcrafted spirits. It's a perfect way to experience award-winning spirits in a beautiful coastal setting.

Proof and ABV are crucial metrics when understanding spirits. ABV measures the actual alcohol content while proof serves as a historic method of categorizing alcohol strength.

Dolph Lundgren crafted Hard Cut Vodka from Idaho potatoes, emphasizing its smoothness and unique flavor profile, aiming to create a truly enjoyable vodka experience.

Few spirits are regulated as strictly as America's bourbon whiskey, which must be made in the U.S., aged in new charred-oak barrels, and distilled according to specific guidelines.

Raisins are a unique addition to mulled wine, particularly in the Swedish version, where they contribute a chewy texture and an extra layer of sweetness.

For wine lovers, the Orin Swift Papillon is a Napa Valley red that pairs wonderfully with various dishes. Its blackberry, cedar, and allspice notes impress, balanced by gentle tannins. Priced at $90, it's a delightful standalone or versatile wine option.

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission fined a brewery for serving cicada-infused Jeppson's Malört, reflecting the trend of creative infusions in the spirits market.