Poor rum. Misunderstood, barely regulated, and—even in this very late hour of the “cocktail renaissance”—still hardly present on the home bar of many an experienced tippler. Luckily for the nerds—and you—rum’s lack of popularity has made it a criminally-good value.
Continue readingDebuting Dashfire Canned Cocktails
You may know Dashfire best for their lineup of bitters, but this year they’ve burst on the scene with six new canned cocktails. Collect ’em all!
Continue readingIda Graves Distillery
Brand new to the scene, Ida Graves Distillery hails from Alexandria, Minnesota, and prides themselves on regionally sourced organic ingredients, hand-made in small batches.
Continue readingYou Have Accessories?!
We have been working hard to rebuild our accessory selection with new items that complement our customer favorites.
Continue readingBrand New Whiskies for America’s Birthday
The limited edition whiskies never really stop flowing at France 44, even in the summer time.
Continue readingRad, Red, Bitter
With the trees turning vibrant green and Bde Maka Ska turning deeper shades of blue, Bitter-Sam wants bottles that are just as colorful… not brown amaro, but the bright, sunset-tinged red of Italian aperitivos.
Continue readingThe Rise of the Bootleg: A Minnesota Institution
The Bootleg cocktail’s origins date back to prohibition on Lake Minnetonka where it was said to be sipped by the likes of F Scott Fitzgerald and Al Capone and everyone else partying on the lake. That’s the story anyways.
Continue readingMoral Refreshment: Apologue Liqueurs
Despite taking inspiration from European styles of herbal liqueurs, Apologue’s three bottlings are remarkably Midwestern in their own soft-spoken, friendly way.
Continue readingGettin’ Springy With It
It is officially time to celebrate. Go grab your lawn chairs, kick back, and make some cocktails for your neighbors. Here’s what’s new in our cocktail kingdom.
Continue readingSt. Patty’s Day Primer
Class up your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to more than just Jameson, Guinness, and bangers and mash.
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