HangarOne Blue Agave Tasting
Big news! St Georges Spirits/Hangar One has released their new Agua Azul, Spirits of Agave (aka Tequila- only they can't call it that since it's not made in Mexico) Cristal, Reposado & Anejo.
Leila and I dropped by for a tour and tasting. Our tour was fairly busy, led by the witty and congenial Vodka Vixen. Lots of punny commentary, innuendo and details of how they create their magical elixirs. If the tour is packed with people, make sure to jet to the bar directly afterwards else you'll be stuck waiting forever. Another alternative is do the tasting first and then the tour is even more interesting and funny.
For $10 you can do the regular tasting of 12 kinds of alcohol including
Aqua Perfecta Eau de Vie and Liqueurs
Fraser River Raspberry & Spiced Pear
Hangar One Vodka
Straight, Citron (Buddha's Hand), Mandarin Blossom, Kaffir Lime, two are part of the Alchemist Series-Chipotle & Wasabi (not currently available)
Qi Tea Liqueurs
White- green tea
Black- smoky lapsang souchong
St. George Single Malt Whiskey
Apple Brandy
Spiced Pear Brandy
Sour Cherry Liquor
For an extra $10 you can taste either the
St. George Absinthe Verte
OR
St. George Agua Azul, Spirits of Agave
Cristal, Reposado & Anejo
St Georges start with high quality column-still vodka (from U.S. mid-western wheat) and seasonal fruit, which is macerated. Then the infusion is re-distilled with copper pot stills, this purifies the vodka and intensifies the flavors and aromas; ultimately, the vodka takes on the personality of the fresh fruit. This flavored vodka is softened with a pot-distilled vodka from viognier grapes (supple, smooth and very expensive).
Their Website:
http://www.stgeorgespirits.com
http://www.hangarone.com
The tasting room is open Wednesday through Saturday noon til 7 and Sundays noon til 6, with tours Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm.
2601 Monarch St. Alameda CA 94501
510- 769-1601
