Caledonia Spirits & Winery: Hand Crafted Gin, Vodka, Mead, Cordial, Wine http://caledoniaspirits.com Rooted in Vermont Agriculture and Beekeeping Thu, 16 May 2013 20:12:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Manhattan, NY, Tasting at Columbus Wines and Spirits on May 17, 2013 http://caledoniaspirits.com/manhattan-ny-tasting-at-columbus-wines-and-spirits-on-may-17-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=manhattan-ny-tasting-at-columbus-wines-and-spirits-on-may-17-2013 http://caledoniaspirits.com/manhattan-ny-tasting-at-columbus-wines-and-spirits-on-may-17-2013/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 15:30:09 +0000 Sophia Light http://caledoniaspirits.com/?p=1142 Enjoy FREE tastings of Caledonia Spirits at Columbus Wines and Spirits from 5-8 pm.

730 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10025

Tel. 212-865-7070

www.columbuswines.com/

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]]> http://caledoniaspirits.com/manhattan-ny-tasting-at-columbus-wines-and-spirits-on-may-17-2013/feed/ 0 Shelburne, VT. Shelburne Museum, Thursday, May 16, 2013 http://caledoniaspirits.com/shelburne-vt-shelburne-museum-thursday-may-16-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shelburne-vt-shelburne-museum-thursday-may-16-2013 http://caledoniaspirits.com/shelburne-vt-shelburne-museum-thursday-may-16-2013/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 12:55:34 +0000 Sophia Light http://caledoniaspirits.com/?p=1132 Continue reading →]]>
  • Shelburne Museum is hosting a “Barnstormers Sneak Peak” from 6-9 pm.  
  • There will be tours of the new Art and Education Center, followed by a reception featuring Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin, Barr Hill Vodka, and Elderberry Cordial.
  • 6000 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482
  • Tel. 802-985-3346
  • shelburnemuseum.org/

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    ]]>     http://caledoniaspirits.com/shelburne-vt-shelburne-museum-thursday-may-16-2013/feed/ 0     Washington DC. 8th Annual Taste of Vermont Reception on Thursday, May 16, 2013 http://caledoniaspirits.com/washington-dc-8th-annual-taste-of-vermont-reception-on-thursday-may-16-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=washington-dc-8th-annual-taste-of-vermont-reception-on-thursday-may-16-2013 http://caledoniaspirits.com/washington-dc-8th-annual-taste-of-vermont-reception-on-thursday-may-16-2013/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 12:48:50 +0000 Sophia Light http://caledoniaspirits.com/?p=1130 Continue reading →]]>
  • The 8th annual Taste of Vermont Reception will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 PM in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill with honored guest Senator Patrick Leahy.  
  • “Our little state produces a big variety of first-rate, top-quality products,” said Leahy.  “The Taste of Vermont is the perfect crossroads for businesses all over the state to showcase our diverse and unique economy in our nation’s capital.  We never miss an opportunity to share Vermont’s exceptional story, and the great part about this event is that tasting is believing.”

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    ]]>     http://caledoniaspirits.com/washington-dc-8th-annual-taste-of-vermont-reception-on-thursday-may-16-2013/feed/ 0     Manhattan, NY, Tasting at Columbus Wines and Spirits on May 17, from 5-8 PM http://caledoniaspirits.com/manhattan-ny-tasting-at-columbus-wines-and-spirits-on-may-17-from-5-8-pm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=manhattan-ny-tasting-at-columbus-wines-and-spirits-on-may-17-from-5-8-pm http://caledoniaspirits.com/manhattan-ny-tasting-at-columbus-wines-and-spirits-on-may-17-from-5-8-pm/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 22:14:12 +0000 Sophia Light http://caledoniaspirits.com/?p=1055 Enjoy FREE tastings of Caledonia Spirits at Columbus Wines and Spirits from 5-8 pm.

    730 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10025

    Tel. 212-865-7070

    www.columbuswines.com/

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    ]]>     http://caledoniaspirits.com/manhattan-ny-tasting-at-columbus-wines-and-spirits-on-may-17-from-5-8-pm/feed/ 0     Middletown, NJ, Tasting at Whole Foods Market on May 9, from 4:30-6:30 http://caledoniaspirits.com/middletown-nj-tasting-at-whole-foods-market-on-may-9-from-430-630/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=middletown-nj-tasting-at-whole-foods-market-on-may-9-from-430-630 http://caledoniaspirits.com/middletown-nj-tasting-at-whole-foods-market-on-may-9-from-430-630/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 22:13:19 +0000 Sophia Light http://caledoniaspirits.com/?p=1053 Enjoy FREE tastings of Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin, Barr Hill Vodka, and Elderberry Cordial at Whole Foods in Middletown, NJ.

    471 Rte. 35, Red Bank, NJ

    tel. 732-758-1688

    http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/middletown

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    ]]>     http://caledoniaspirits.com/middletown-nj-tasting-at-whole-foods-market-on-may-9-from-430-630/feed/ 0     Manhattan, NY, Tasting at Gramercy Wine and Spirits on May 8, from 5-8 PM http://caledoniaspirits.com/manhattan-ny-tasting-at-gramercy-wine-and-spirits-on-may-8-from-5-8-pm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=manhattan-ny-tasting-at-gramercy-wine-and-spirits-on-may-8-from-5-8-pm http://caledoniaspirits.com/manhattan-ny-tasting-at-gramercy-wine-and-spirits-on-may-8-from-5-8-pm/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 22:12:35 +0000 Sophia Light http://caledoniaspirits.com/?p=1051 Enjoy FREE tastings of Caledonia Spirits at Gramercy Wine and Spirits from 5-8pm.

    104 E 23rd St (between S Park Ave. and Lexington Ave.)

    New York, NY 10010

    Tel.  212-505-0050

    www.gramercywineandspirits.com 

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    ]]>     http://caledoniaspirits.com/manhattan-ny-tasting-at-gramercy-wine-and-spirits-on-may-8-from-5-8-pm/feed/ 0     Elkton, MD, Tasting at State Line Liquors on May 3, 2013 http://caledoniaspirits.com/elkton-md-tasting-at-state-line-liquors-on-may-3-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elkton-md-tasting-at-state-line-liquors-on-may-3-2013 http://caledoniaspirits.com/elkton-md-tasting-at-state-line-liquors-on-may-3-2013/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:38:27 +0000 Sophia Light http://caledoniaspirits.com/?p=1044
  • Enjoy FREE tastings of Caledonia Spirits at State Line Liquors from 3:30 -6:30 pm
  • 1610 Elkton Rd. Elkton, MD 21921
  • tel. 800-446-9463
  • www.statelineliquors.com

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    ]]>     http://caledoniaspirits.com/elkton-md-tasting-at-state-line-liquors-on-may-3-2013/feed/ 0     Air Freight! http://caledoniaspirits.com/air-freight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=air-freight http://caledoniaspirits.com/air-freight/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:36:25 +0000 Sophia Light http://caledoniaspirits.com/?p=1041 Continue reading →]]> For the past two days the bees have been coming in absolutely loaded down with bright yellow willow pollen and grey red maple pollen. I wonder how they can even get airborne, the pollen baskets on their back legs are so encumbered with huge blobs of the stuff. It’s funny to watch them as they arrive on the landing board and waddle into the entrance with their booty.

    The worker in this photo graced my shirt with her presence for a few moments before she took off for the hive entrance to deliver her load.

    Pollen is as important as nectar for the honeybee family, because the protein and other nutrients it contains feed developing larvae. The honeybee colony must produce as many new bees as possible in order to have workers to gather nectar to make enough honey for next winter. Without pollen — no honey. This is the time of year when, in a strong colony, the population is exploding. ~ Annie Watson
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    ]]>     http://caledoniaspirits.com/air-freight/feed/ 0     The Thrill of the Hill http://caledoniaspirits.com/the-thrill-of-the-hill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-thrill-of-the-hill http://caledoniaspirits.com/the-thrill-of-the-hill/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:24:24 +0000 Sophia Light http://caledoniaspirits.com/?p=1035
  • 2 oz Barr Hill Gin
  • 3/4 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz St. Germain
  • Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
  • Recipe courtesy of Ken Newman

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    ]]>     http://caledoniaspirits.com/the-thrill-of-the-hill/feed/ 0     The Bee Sting http://caledoniaspirits.com/the-bee-sting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bee-sting http://caledoniaspirits.com/the-bee-sting/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:18:29 +0000 Sophia Light http://caledoniaspirits.com/?p=1031 Continue reading →]]>
  • 2 oz Barr Hill Gin
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (approximately) of honey mixed with water to help dissolve into the drink
  • Garnish with a lemon slice and sprig of thyme
  • Recipe courtesy of Ken Newman, who won the Signature Martini Contest with it at the Bristol Lounge, Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Mass.beesting

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