small batch spirits – Thirsty in LA

Smooth Sailing with Death’s Door Gin

By thirstyinla | April 15, 2010 |

Named for a treacherous strait between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, Death’s Door Gin is hand-crafted with organic red wheat and wild juniper berries harvested locally on Washington Island. The gin is triple-distilled in small batches, in a 90-gallon copper still. In addition to gin, other expressions in the Death’s Door range include vodka, white…

March 30: Bar Keeper Liquor License Public Hearing

By thirstyinla | March 29, 2010 |

Since last year, Bar Keeper has been working towards acquiring a liquor license in order to sell small batch spirits to go with the store’s wonderful vintage barware. After a months-long application process, L.A.’s favorite “head shop for alcohol lovers” is nearing its goal. Last week, Bar Keeper owner Joe Keeper sent an email to…