Twelve years ago the Sherlocks discovered a small distillery in Canada that would make their rye whiskey recipe, which explains why the brand-new distillery is already serving up aged spirits. Read more.
Master distiller Marc Bernhard is a hero among fans of absinthe for Pacifique ($63), an earthy take on the Green Fairy that required years of research and experimentation inside his alembic stills. Read more.
One of the first craft distilleries to open in Washington, Soft Tail makes grappa from the leftover grape bits (called pomace) from a nearby winery. Read more.