Liquid Assets: No’Lasses from Fair Game Beverage Co.
As the weather gets warmer, tiki drinks become more popular and with them – rum! The delicious spirit is distilled from sugar, usually cane…
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Liquid Assets: Raymond Fairchild Root Beer White Lightning
Moonshine has a storied legacy in North Carolina. Certainly plain white lightning, without flavor or added ingredients, is the foundation of this history. However,…
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Liquid Assets: Fisher’s Rye Whiskey by Fainting Goat Spirits
In the winter months, my go-to warming cocktail is a Manhattan. While many reach for bourbon when making this straightforward cocktail at home, it…
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North Carolina Holiday Spirits
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s always fun to think of interesting items for gift-giving and special cocktails. Instead of wrapping a bottle of…
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Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky from the Virginia Distillery Co.
Virginia Distillery Co. was started in 2011 in Livingston, Va. The distillery is focused on distilling and aging single malt whiskey. However, since much…
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A Tale of 3 Vodkas: Comparing Craft Spirits
Vodka is a consistently well-loved spirit in our area of the South. You can’t go to a local restaurant or bar without seeing vodka…
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Conniption Gin Rosé Spritz from Durham Distillery
What’s been your go-to canned alcoholic beverage when you’ve been on-the-go this summer? My bet is that for many of you, it hasn’t been…
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Liquid Assets: Coconut Carolina Rum from Muddy River Distillery
Summer is upon us, so let’s talk about the perfect rum to beat the heat — Muddy River Distillery’s Coconut Carolina Rum! Owned by…
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Liquid Assets: Bourbon Whiskey by Old Nick Williams Co.
As I’ve noted before, bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States. In fact, North Carolina has been making bourbon since the U.S….
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Liquid Assets: Conviction Bourbon
Whiskey being distilled and stored in an old prison? Yes, that’s right! At Southern Grace Distilleries in Mount Pleasant, you can go behind bars…
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