June 2014 News
Welcome to June!
We've had a very busy May at Catoctin Creek. We shipped more in May than we've ever shipped before, especially since our new Roundstone Rye 92 Proof has been released. The response to the new spirit has been fantastic, and we're really excited to be bringing this one to you on a regular basis!
The new Roundstone Rye 92 Proof is very much a sibling to its 80 proof version, but the newest expression comes from barrels carefully chosen from our rickhouse. The tasting notes combine the typical caramel, flan and leather notes with a distinct flavor of citrus (grapefruit, perhaps?). Whether you enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, we're sure the Roundstone Rye 92 Proof is sure to be a favorite!
Guest Bartender Series - Trevor Frye from Jack Rose
In June, we welcome Trevor Frye from Jack Rose to our tasting room. We are now in our sixth month of this series, and the response it as hot as ever!
Each month, we invite one guest bartender from around the area to join us for a day to highlight three special cocktails using Catoctin Creek spirits. Tastings that day will include these wonderful creations for the regular price of $10 per flight, and Trevor will be available most of the day for people to meet him, ask questions, and generally have a great time!
More coolness of the city coming out to visit us in Loudoun County!
On Saturday, June 21st, during our normal business hours, Trevor will be with us in the Catoctin Creek tasting room. He will only be here one time, so don't miss this!!
What: | Guest Bartender Series - Trevor Frye |
Where: | Catoctin Creek Distillery 120 W. Main St. Purcellville, Virginia |
When: | Saturday, June 21, 2014 12:00pm - 4:00pm-ish |
Price: | $10 for a flight of three cocktail tastings |
Upcoming Events
There are a variety of great events planned for the month that should prove entertaining and educational:
- June 13 - Dinner at the Distillery - A wonderful five course-with-cocktail-pairings dinner provided by our wonderful chefs!
- June 20 - Buncearoo Concert at the Distillery - Don't miss Jesse Ruben and Martin Rivas
- June 21 - Tasting Room Takeover - Trevor Frye from Jack Rose
For the full list of events, check our events page.
Cocktail of the Month – Ginger Martini
2 oz Mosby’s Spirit
1 oz Ginger syrup*
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz lime juice
½ oz pineapple juice
Red wine of your choice (use a pour spout)
Combine Mosby’s Spirit, ginger syrup, & juices in a shaker with ice. Pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish by slowly rimming the glass with the red wine.
*Ginger syrup
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups water
½ cup ginger, peeled, diced & muddled.
Combine all ingredients in a small pot & bring to a boil, remove from heat & let steep for 30 minutes. Strain. Keep in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Cocktail courtesy Jamie Imhof, Wildwood Kitchen.
See this cocktail and over one hundred more on our cocktails page.
In Closing...
As always, there are lots of fun and information on our Facebook and Twitter pages, where you can stay up to date with the daily activities at the distillery. We do tours and tastings every day, so stop by and see us sometime!
Remember, "Think Global, Drink LOCAL!"SM
Cheers!
Scott & Becky
(Images courtesy S. Harris, E. Landsman, and Catoctin Creek Distilling Company)