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Corsair Pumpkin Spice Moonshine
Wry Moon reviewed on bourbonblog.com. They say “Touch of sweetness and rounded. Much better than many unaged whiskeys.”
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Wry Moon
Bourbonblog.com reviews Corsair Triple Smoke Whiskey. Says Corsair has “some of the most innovative whiskeys we’ve ever tasted.”
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It has only been a few years since absinthe was legalized in the United States. In that time several distilleries have scrambled to put products on the market. But instead of being just a trendy addition to a line of spirits, Corsair has been intentional about presenting our RED absinthe as one of our mainstays. It is in our DNA. It is a spirit that is complex and challenging, but always refreshing and satisfying. Its not for everyone, but those who take the time to appreciate it are hooked.
Absinthe is regaining a following and Corsair is being noticed. Check out this article from Nashville Metromix:
Here is a bit of what they have to say:
Corsair Artisan Distillery has been selling RED absinthe, which is colored and slightly flavored with hibiscus, for about nine months, making it the only rose absinthe manufactured and distributed in the U.S.
“Our company got going about the same time the U.S. ban was lifted, so it was one of those things where we said we could make a little and people would come and want to know about it,” says Andrew Webber, co-founder of Corsair, which is based in Nashville and has its current production facility in Bowling Green, Ky. (They’ll soon be moving into Marathon Village.) “It’s one of the most uncommon absinthes made in the world, so people have found use for our product, and it has its own uses in mixology.
“It’s been a stronger product than we expected,” Webber adds, citing traction for RED in cities such as Louisville, Ky., Atlanta and Seattle. “Mainly we made it because we could and it was fun.”
So, next time you’re feeling adventurous and looking for a new beverage experience, take the leap and give absinthe a spin. Reality will not morph uncontrollably around you.
The American Distilling Institute (ADI) recently held their annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky. A major part of the event was a tasting competition that included over 65 small and mid-sized whiskey producers. Corsair’s upcoming and experimental whiskeys made a strong showing by bringing home 5 medals (more than any other distillery). The awards are as follows:
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
Corsair Artisan, the Nashville-based microdistillery has officially come home with the opening of its Nashville location in the Marathon Motorworks Village. This historic building, located at 1200 Clinton St, is the former home of Yazoo Brewery. This facility will provide the setting to brew all of the whiskey mash for Corsair’s mainstream and experimental whiskeys (By the way, we just filled 7 barrels with our forthcoming Triple Smoke Whiskey). Our 240 gallon antique still is also on site and will allow us to distill in Nashville as well as in Bowling Green.
Photo courtesy of Nashville Restaurants
This new location will continue the taproom tradition set by Yazoo. Stop by on Thursday (4-8), Friday (4-8) or Saturday (2-8) to try one our 16 regional craft beers and our appetizers, sandwiches and wraps. (Click here for the full menu)
Here is what is currently being poured:
All beers and available by the pint or as a growler. (Click here for a detailed beer list)
Tours of the facility will be available in the near future.
For a great article on the opening of the taproom, check out the Nashville Restaurants blog.
That’s right! People in the most populous state in the union now have access to Corsair’s fine line of spirits. Thanks to a partnership with JVS imports, we are distributing our unaged spirits and whiskey in California. Within weeks of arriving, we are already receiving great reviews. Check out this piece from a San Fransisco blogger:
Appetite: 3 non-whisk(e)y highlights from Whiskies of the World
California is not the only West Coast state we are sharing the love with. Thanks to J&C International, our Washington State brand managers, we have also expanded into the Oregon market and our spirits are now available there through special order.
Corsair continues to expand its distribution so you can have access to the best craft spirits available.
Corsair Artisan Distillery has added two more pieces of hardware to it quickly growing awards shelf. This time with a gold and double gold medal for two of their whiskeys from the prestigious San Fransisco World Spirit Competition.
The Wry Moon Unaged Rye Whiskey won Double Gold (the highest honor) in the Miscellaneous Spirits category. Meanwhile, the Triple Smoke Whiskey won Gold in the Other Whiskey Category. You can find a complete list of SFWSC winners here.
The Wry Moon is currently being distributed to major markets while the Triple Smoke is still in the production process. The later is expected to be released to a broad audience in the next 6-9 months.
These two awards join the following previous accolades: Corsair Gin (2009 Gold Medal Winner, SFWSC | 2009 Gold Medal, World Beverage Competition), Rasputin Hopped Whiskey (2009 Platinum Medal Winner, World Beverage Competition), 100% Aged Rye (2010 Silver Medal, Beverage Tasting Institute), and Triple Smoke (2010 Gold Medal, Beverage Tasting Institute).
Two of Corsair’s recently crafted experimental whiskeys have recently been highly rated by the Beverage Tasting Institute. The Triple Smoke Whiskey received gold medal with a score of 93 (exceptional) while the 100% Aged Rye Whiskey awarded a silver medal by scoring 89 (highly recommended). You can read the BTI’s tasting notes below:
Corsair Single Barrel Triple Smoke American Straight Malt Whiskey $42.95.
Unusual aromas of smoked turkey jerky, toasted date bread, salty roasted nuts and bacon chocolate follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with hints of iodine, smoked peat, and toffee. Finishes with a long, herbal and grassy, almond brittle, smoke, and peppery spice fade. A very unique and fun smoked bourbon that is extremely tasty and reminiscent of a moderately peaty Islay Scotch whisky like Bruicchladdich.
Corsair Experimental Collection 100% Kentucky Rye Whiskey $29.95/375 ml.
Bright amber color. Interesting and bold aromas of nutmeg laced eggnog, roasted pecans, and glazed panettone follow through on a spry entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with zucchini bread, dusty rye grain, herbs, and exotic peppery spice notes. Finishes with a very hot, citrus zest, ginger powder, mineral and pepper fade. Very unique.
Both of these whiskeys are currently in production and will be released later this year along with the Rasputin Hopped Whiskey, which received a platinum rating (best in category) in the recent World Spirits Competition.
The following pictures were captured by Pete Rodman during a recent visit to our Bowling Green Distillery.
Corsair Gin
Alcohol begins to boil off during a test run of the 240 gallon wash still.
Ben pours Corsair's first aged whiskey: 100% Rye
Corsair currently has 6 spirits aging including rum, bourbon and several experimental whiskeys.
Rod fills the still for a new whiskey run.
Ben keeps an eye on the condensing coils.
Brady checks on the small still.