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It’s a creation of Evan Faber at SALT in Boulder–a variation on one of the original Martini/Martinez recipes. 2oz of Roundhouse Imperial Gin 1oz Boissiere Sweet Vermouth Dash of Orange Bitters Garnish with a cherry Stir well over ice and strain into a martini glass. Give it a try at SALT — 1047 Pearl Street, Boulder Here’s where you can find the first bottling of Imperial Barrel Aged Gin: Happy Noodle House, Boulder Salt, Boulder Liquormart, Boulder Bailey’s W&S, Boulder Bottles, Boulder Warehouse Liquor, Fort Collins Wilburs Total Beverage, Fort Collins Pringles, Fort Collins Aggie Liquor, Fort Collins Bullfrog Liquor, Fort Collins 287 Liquor, Fort Collins Supermarket Liquor, Fort Collins Total Beverage, Northglenn The long awaited Imperial has finally arrived. The first limited release of just 100 bottles hits Colorado store shelves Monday, March 7, so get it while you can! If you miss out, you’ll have to wait for the second release later this spring. To make Imperial, we start with Roundhouse’s signature Gin, distilled in small batches from the finest all natural botanicals, and then age it to perfection in oak casks for at least 6 months. Imperial’s complex character and smoothness are unlike any spirit you’ve ever had. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it. . . . → Read More: Imperial Barrel Aged Gin finally hits Colorado shelves Excerpt from the article by Bruce Kennedy at www.dailyfinance.com From the Navy to the Distillery “A lot of people have begun to realize that localization is good for the global economy and helps lift up our neighbors,” says Ted Palmer, the self-proclaimed “Presidente” of Boulder-based Roundhouse Spirits (pictured above). “But that money has to come from somewhere, and people are starting to realize it comes from us. A lot of people are looking at locally made products. It may cost a little bit more, but you’re getting quality and more for your dollar.” Palmer’s story also involves reinventing himself. . . . → Read More: Spirited Startups: Colorado’s Microdistilleries Follow an All-American Path Nice article from the Where Guestbook. “Step back, Jack. Move away, José. Across the United States, a fledgling artisanal spirits industry is gaining momentum. Although the output of these upstart distillers is a mere drop in the bucket compared to the likes of Messrs, Daniels and Cuervo, they’re winning converts among tipplers of discerning taste. Several decades ago, Colorado helped lead the charge in the country’s craft-beer renaissance. Today, the state is on the front lines of an up-and-coming micro-distilling movement.” Click here for the full article. Roundhouse is featured in an Imbibe in Denver review of craft-made gins. Click here for full story. Tasting Comments: “Flowery, the lavender taste is fabulous. Has juniper on the nose, yet the juniper is very mild, very smooth.” “It has a spicy, uniform taste. This is a great martini gin; it’s wonderful with an olive.” “Anise with a floral taste, very smooth. Put some blue cheese in this as a martini up and it would be heaven. I guess that would be a Blue Cheese Roundhouse, sounds tasty.” “This would work well in a fruit martini or with a . . . → Read More: Gin…The Lady With a Sordid Past “Gin is a wonderful spirit, I was mostly a scotch drinker back in the day until I tried my first gin, my friends and I were celebrating Bastille Day and I asked my local liquor store what they had in the way of French spirits that was different. The guy hands me a bottle of Magellan Gin and says, “It’s French and it’s blue”, that’s different alright! That first taste changed my life! I spent a good 20 minutes trying to figure out what flavors I was tasting and smelling. All those aromas and flavors kept jumping out at me . . . → Read More: Interview with our Distiller, Ted Palmer, by AmericanCraftSpirits.com In a highball, mix and stir: 1 part Corretto coffee liqueur 2 parts ginger beer (or ginger ale) ice In a rocks glass, mix and stir: 1 part Corretto coffee liqueur 1 part vodka ice This blog is where we’ll post news, events, cocktail ideas, and anything else that strikes us. Please check back often, or join the RSS feed to get automatic updates. |
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