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Corsair a “Must Visit” in Bowling Green

Posted in Articles, Awards, Distilling, Spirits by Ben
Feb 09 2011

The folks from Buy Local BG stopped into our Bowling Green Distillery and were quite impressed with what they saw (and tasted).  Check out their article and be sure to watch the youtube clips (included below) about the history of our distillery and our current product line up.

Tagged as: Buy Local BG, Spirits, tour, youtube
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Corsair article in today’s Memphis Flyer

Posted in Articles, Corsair Artisan, Reviews, Spirits by Darek
Dec 03 2010

Spirited
Corsair Artisan: unique liquors straight from Nashville.

There are no limits or constraints in the world of cocktails anymore. Both the traditional and the modern co-exist on countless cocktail lists. Across the country, bar chefs are concocting unique, handcrafted, and deliciously drinkable creations, and Memphis has by no means been passed over by this trend. We are seeing more and more artisanal spirits enter our market, giving both professional and amateur mixologists many options for their bar. House-made cordials, infusions, and spins on classics are popping up all over our city, but it’s still very much in its infancy.

Luckily, we have a full artillery of spirits to work with. Corsair Artisan, based in Nashville, produces an incredibly expressive battery of liquors, from absinthe to whiskey. It seems as though Corsair, founded in 2007, has come about in the very midst of the cocktail culture exploding across the country.

To read full article click here:  http://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis/spirited/Content?oid=2462821

Pumpkin Spice

Posted in Articles, Awards, Spirits by Ben
Sep 16 2010

This season’s batch of Pumpkin Spice Moonshine has just come off the stills and it is better than ever.  A warm grain base serves as the canvas for deep pumpkin flavors and rich fall spices.  Great on its own and even better as the backbone of a fall-inspired cocktail.  Initial shipments should reach distributors in the next week.  Contact your local liquor store to ask about it, or visit us in Bowling Green on Fridays and Saturdays to pick up your bottle.

In other news…

Cooking Light Award

Corsair’s gin was recognized by Cooking Light magazine as one of the best Artisan spirits for 2010 based on blind taste test results.  You can read more about the honor here:

Cooking Light names winners in healthy lifestyle product awards

Tagged as: Cooking Light, Gin, Pumpkin Spice, seasonal
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Absinthe Minded

Posted in Articles, Reviews, Spirits by Ben
May 20 2010

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:

Absinthe is back at the bar

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.

Tagged as: absinthe, bars, metromix, nashville, RED
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Mixing it up in Washington State

Posted in Articles, Distribution by Ben
Jan 01 2010

Corsair has expanded distribution into The Evergreen State.  Thanks to J&C International, our spirits can now be special ordered throughout Washington.

Apparently our spirits are making an impact. Seattle mixologist and blogger Ted Munat has created some incredible drinks using Corsair spirits. Among his creations are The Hot Cockles, The Dirk Blocker and The Robert Conrad.

Make sure you check out these creations at his blog:

http://lemixeur.blogspot.com/2009/12/bent-wings-and-hot-cockles.html

Tagged as: cocktails, Washington
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WKYU produces feature on Corsair

Posted in Articles, Corsair Artisan by Ben
Nov 01 2009

WKYU, the local PBS affiliate spent many hours in July filming the inner workings of Corsair.  Here is the 6 minute video they produced, which will be featured on the program Mainstreet

Tagged as: About, distillery, tour, video, WKYU, youtune
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Corsair’s expansion into Nashville

Posted in About, Articles, Corsair Artisan by Ben
Sep 10 2009

Not only are our spirits available in Nashville, but very soon there will be a distillery location there too.  Here is some of the news coverage of the expansion:

Distillers Push For New Nashville Business – Nashville News Story – WSMV Nashville

Nashville Scene – Bites – Corsair Distillery Aiming at Yazoo Location

Tagged as: expansion, Marathon, nashville, Yazoo
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Nashville Scene recognizes local spirits

Posted in Articles, Corsair Artisan, Spirits by Ben
Sep 10 2009

The Nashville Scene has recognized the special qualities of local delectable delights in a recent article: Nashville Dining – Next time you take a nip or a nibble, check to see if it was made in Nashville

If you are in the Nashville area, you will please to know:

Corsair is currently distributed in Tennessee and Kentucky and is available locally at Midtown Wine and Spirits, The Wine Chap, Grace’s Plaza Wine & Spirits, Nashville Wine and Spirits and Grand Cru, as well as at Flyte World Dining & Wine and City House restaurants. The Patterson House restaurant also carries Corsair, and mixologists at the midtown speakeasy are currently creating recipes using pumpkin spice moonshine, which should be available later this month.

Tagged as: local, nashville
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Corsair Dreamcicle – it’s hot!

Posted in Articles, Reviews, Spirits by Ben
Aug 03 2009

NashvilleLifestyles.com has just compiled its list of the new hottest stuff in music city.  #10 on the list is Corsair’s Dreamcicle cocktail.  Check it out.

The HOT List

Tagged as: absinthe, cocktail, nashville, vanilla bean, vodka
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The Tennessean: New law lures micro-distilleries

Posted in Articles by Ben
Jul 20 2009

We are planning to open a second distillery in Nashville. Here is the article in Today’s Tennessean.

July 20, 2009

New law lures new micro-distilleries to Tennessee

Entrepreneurs’ plans include the Gulch in Nashville

By Bonna Johnson
THE TENNESSEAN

Entrepreneurs looking to make Tennessee whiskey and other distilled spirits are getting to work now that it’s legal in many parts of the state, although it could be months — if not years — before their locally made potions hit the shelves.

Read full article here:
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090720/BUSINESS01/907200325

Tagged as: legislature, links, micro-distillery, nashville, news, Tennessean, Tennessee
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