Our debut in whiskey production, following the Sea Dog’s recipe, has once again earned high praise at the prestigious international Barleycorn Awards. The spirit clinched a silver medal in the fall stage of the competition! The judging panel comprises trade writers skilled in evaluating the taste, quality, and character of fine spirits. Entries undergo blind … …a well-made corn whiskey!
When someone talks about the exceptional flavor characteristics of a product, it’s crucial that such words are backed by the opinions of independent (and competent) individuals. In our case, we managed to produce our first batch of White Corn Whiskey before the deadline for participation in the annual Artisan Awards competition and sent its samples … Got a rating…
When looking for our new flavor profile, a few things influenced our decision: the choice of the United States of America itself as the country we’d produce our liquor in, its special cultural and economic characteristics, as well as the firm grip that images of the Wild West had on our minds. All this led … About our new flavor and Certificate of label approval (COLA)…
Each day, we get closer to realizing our goal. Just a bit longer and our drinks will take their rightful places in supermarkets and online stores! In the meantime, the American legal system is putting us through our paces, testing our know-how with constant demands for changes. We’ve learned a lot from the alcohol regulatory … A bit of rebranding…
A craft drink can be famous for its quality and taste, but it can’t be made in the US without the necesarry licenses and permissions, or you’ll be facing serious financial and criminal liabilities. We’ve said that our goal is to launch a small business for the legal production of our drinks, and we just … We’ve got our first stamp of approval!
The legal maneuvers involved took a bit longer than anticipated, but as of 11/23/2022, we’re officially registered as Grandpa’s Spirit Distillery LLC in Washington state in the US!
It undoubtedly took some time for us to come up with a name for our new endeavor.
Was it a difficult process? Actually, no! From the very beginning, we knew that our name should have the same pleasant vibe as the idea of distilling drinks according to the recipes of a dearly-departed loved one. At the same time, we felt the name should be powerful and resonant, reflecting the strong character of the recipes’ author. Round and round the discussions went, focusing on the Russian words for “grandpa”, “grandfather”, “spirit”, and “soul”. We just couldn’t find a good combination that would convey the desired effect.
Today marks the end of a long process of setting up a distillery to produce these craft alcoholic beverages. The road from the idea’s inception to its realization has been a tough one. This website is the culmination of that work.
