Sip Northwest’s 2016 Best of the Northwest grand tasting competition drafted and sampled 524 wines, 282 beers, 151 spirits and 139 ciders that were sampled blind and judged by over five dozen leading beverage experts, from master sommeliers and cicerones to certified spirit judges and cider buyers, who determined the top three in each respective beverage category. The tastings led …
The Seattle Whiskey and Chowder Festival was a big hit this February! One of the main attractions was a blind tasting of six local whiskeys, open for all attendees to participate. Fremont Mischief’s Dark Northern Rye Reserve was one of only two winners!
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American Distilling Institute conducted their 10th Annual Judging of Craft Spirits competition this year. The lineup included hundreds of spirits, both national and international. Out of over a hundred whiskeys, Dark Northern Reserve Rye Whiskey was one of only four in its category to win Gold.
The Tasting:
The Fifty Best held a “blind” tasting of 57 gins with 15 pre-qualified judges. The gins were judged and scored separately. Strict tasting rules were applied. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. Each of the gins were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles, and served at slightly above room temperature. Only ice water, …
The Fifty Best held a “blind” tasting of 20 American rye whiskies with 20 pre-qualified judges. Strict tasting rules were applied. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. Each of the ryes were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles, and served slightly above room temperature. Only ice water, neutral unflavored unsalted crackers and bar snacks were …
