what happened to gallon (or even smaller) containers of distilled water in grocery stores? I’ve been looking for the stuff, hit up the local convenience stores – no dice. Harvest Co-Op? No dice. Shaws? No dice.... (12 replies, last updated by galleygirl May 12, 2009)

cannot comment. What I do think of the two Berkshire Mountain Distillers products that I have had the pleasure to taste is that these are both well thought out and well crafted. No one is reinventing the wheel here, but... (6 replies, last updated by dasclo November 19, 2008)

Anyone know of any? Someone needs to bring this forgotten spirit back to life. We just can’t go on saluting the hounds of the Hunt sipping that Kentucky rubbish! Oh Sherwood where art thou? (0 replies, last updated by Montebello March 22, 2008)

Anyone know who carries their products? Are they any good? (3 replies, last updated by timwhoeatsalot August 7, 2008)

I’m curious if anyone has ever tried to make distilled water drinkable by adding some type of mineral packet. (9 replies, last updated by alliedawn_98 May 18, 2008)

It’s a chick weekend in Seattle. We’re staying at the Warwick — think public transit, no car. A few of us want dim sum on either Saturday or Sunday morning. Three of us are foodies and experienced dim-sum... (14 replies, last updated by Lauren October 10, 2008)

any suggestions? I’m thinking maybe dehydrator and food processor to get it down to a powder? I want to impart pumpkin flavoring into dishes but using the actual pumpkin flesh wouldn’t be practical (1 reply, last updated by Dmnkly March 26, 2008)

of North Shore. I don’t understand how F&W could make that statement either. With Bulldog yes, but never Bluecoat. It has such a pronounced juniper and musky orange zest taste to it.... (3 replies, last updated by kchasky December 21, 2007)

Agua Azul 100% Blue Agave “Crystal”: Very aromatic, smooth, and flavorful — one of the best “silver” agaves I’ve had. Agua Azul 100% Blue Agave “Resposado”: For me, this has too much... (0 replies, last updated by zin1953 November 29, 2008)

St. George “Heirloom” 5-Year Old Apple Brandy: OK, let me preface this by saying I absolutely LOVE Calvados, the fabled apple brandy from the Normandy region of France. This is not Calvados, but neither was I... (7 replies, last updated by zin1953 December 5, 2008)

I agree with Sarah – it would help if we knew what you were making. My question would be, what would you use for making pickles? When I lived in London, I seem to recall seeing distilled vinegar, which is what we would call... (5 replies, last updated by maplesugar October 4, 2008)

Current controversy in EU – is Vodka a neutral spirit distilled from grain? Or can it be from potatos (as the Polish stipulate and popular lore suggests)? Or can brandy (spirits distilled from fruit) be called Vodka? Lots... (5 replies, last updated by zin1953 December 17, 2006)

While on vacation in the northern Highlands, I have come across Blackwood’s Dry Gin, which is distilled in the Shetland Islands. I was wondering how it compares to Hendrick’s, the other gin distilled in Scotland. Has... (1 reply, last updated by Cam D June 4, 2009)

Definitely worth trying...great stuff and one of my favorite everyday Bourbons. It’s made by Buffalo Trace distillers, who are some of the best Bourbon distillers around. It’s on the sweet side, though not sickly... (3 replies, last updated by bkhuna November 28, 2007)

In the world of distilled spirits no products are as magical as cordials and liqueurs. Products in the category encompass virtually every flavor imaginable and can be used as aperitifs, shooters, after-dinner drinks, and... (1 reply, last updated by Thomas of Delaware June 1, 2006)