Experimental Label Series
Our experimental labels are used to try new recipes, spirits, and flavors. each release is a new experiment that has been carefully completed to create a beautiful new product.
PERFECTION THROUGH RESEARCH
Developing new spirits is always a fun, yet challenging experience. How do our local ingredients interact with the yeast to produce alcohol, what flavors are produced in the process and how well do these translate to the final finished spirit are all questions we ask along the way.
When we are developing new spirits, we will typically start with a flavor, idea, concept, or observation we have seen, heard about, or dreamt about. While this process may seem easy, it can be quite lengthy. We often spend hours, days, even weeks sourcing the best and freshest ingredients, developing how to process these ingredients in house, and ensuring the flavor we are working to achieve will be fantastic. Trust us, its not easy.
From there, we try it at the micro pilot level producing around a few liters of final spirit. If the concept works, we move on to a small batch producing between 100 and 800 bottles to release in our taproom.
If the release is well received and the public enjoys the spirit, we can move the product to a full fledged part of our product lineup.
THere is a lot of science that goes in to producing alcohol.
Experimental Series Releases
All of our spirits started in our Research and Development Department. However, with the additional of the Experimental Series, we can release these experiments to the public to receive feedback, improve our process, and improve the final product.
Our first release under the Experimental Label is the Cranberry Vodka. Released just in time for Thanksgiving 2020, we used Oregon cranberries to create a beautiful flavored vodka with a magical deep maroon color. This spirit pours at an easy 75 Proof and is an excellent choice to make your favorite cocktails deliciously fall flavored.
Our second release under the Experimental Label will be a small batch Triticale Whiskey. Triticale is a hybrid grain of Rye and Wheat. The grains are fermented with our signature whiskey yeast and twice distilled to 160 Proof. The unaged spirit has the smooth, vanilla flavor of wheat, with a spice (like cardamom, not jalapeno) finish. We thought this spirit would benefit from oak so we proofed the spirit down to 120 and let this spirit age in oak barrels for over 2 years. We are pleased to have this rye hybrid whiskey for our house manhattan and sazerac cocktails.
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL RECIPES
Manhattan Experiment
Our Triticale Whiskey combines a smooth character with an interesting rye spiciness to make this simple classic cocktail an experience to blow your mind.
In a cocktail glass,
Add 1 oz of Triticale Whiskey
Add 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
Add 3 dashes of aromatic bitters
Stir and garnish with a cherry
TRITICALE SAZERAC
A classic rye whiskey cocktail to show off our delicious triticale whiskey.
In a cocktail shaker,
- Muddle a pinch of sugar and 3 dashes of aromatic bitters
- Add 2 oz Triticale Whiskey and Ice
- Stir for about 20 seconds
In a rocks glass,
- Add 1/4 oz absinthe and swirl in the glass
- Discard the absinthe
Strain your cocktail shaker into the Rocks glass
Garnish with a twist of orange
HARVEST MULE
In a Copper Mug add the following,
- Ice
- 1.5 oz Cranberry Vodka
- Splash orange juice
- 1/2 simple syrup
- squeeze of lemon
Fill remaining space with Ginger Beer
Garnish with Cinnamon and fresh Cranberries
Food Pairing from the Bitchin’ Kitchen
Our Kitchen is known throughout Eastern Oregon for pushing the envelope, trying new flavors, new combinations, and using local products. The most common way to experience these experiments for yourself is to order a Roll the Dice Special.
Whether you’re in the mood for pizza, a burger, or mac and cheese, let our Bitchin’ Kitchen amaze and astound you with your own very special creation. A different experience every time, the Roll the Dice experience is one of a kind. Don’t forget to order a Roll the Dice Cocktail as well.