Emily Miles, who was discussed last week for recommending changing the definition of “craft” beyond production, has a follow-up piece at The Spirits Business looking at the top brands fans of craft distilling need to try. Offering two selections per spirit category, with a description of the benefits of each, there should be something for everybody – assuming you can get your hands on a bottle.
Vodka
- Woody Creek Signature Potato Vodka (US)
- Black Cow Gold Top Vodka (UK)
Gin
- Terroir Gin (US)
- Van Wees Zeer Oude Genever 15 Year Old (Netherlands)
Rum
- Thomas Tew (US)
- Privateer True American Rum (US)
Tequila/Mezcal
- Calle 23 Blanco Tequila (Mexico)
- Del Maguey Vida (Mexico)
Single Malt Whiskey
- Kilchoman 100% Islay (Scotland)
- Sullivan’s Cove French Oak Port Cask (Tasmania)
Bourbon
- Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon (US)
- Koval Single Barrel Bourbon (US)
Rye
- Corsair Ryemageddon (US)
- Dark Horse Distillery Reunion Rye Whiskey (US)
theamateuralcoholist.com 