With Sonja Kassebaum Chief Cocktail Nerd, Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Saturday 7/26 from 1-3pm
At the Clayton Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd. 63105Drop by for some cocktail action with Sonja Kassebaum, Co-Founder & Co-Owner of Chicagoland’s North Shore Distillery. Sonja is a former (recovering?) lawyer who has experimented exhaustively with a wide range of spirits, tools and techniques for making great cocktails.
North Shore Distiller's No. 11 Gin 45% abv…..$32.99
Tasting notes: "Clear. Dense, compacted aromas of honeycomb, lime souffle, peppery juniper, and sweet spices. A soft, silky entry leads to a fruity medium-full of citrus custard pasty, pink peppercorns, fresh herbs, and honeyed juniper berries. Finishes with an long interplay of flavor with a touch of eucalyptus and minerals. A lovely, deeply flavorful, and elegantly styled gin that will be sensational in vintage cocktails." - northshore
North Shore Distiller's No. 6 Gin 47% abv…..$32.99
"Distiller's Gin No. 6 is extremely smooth, with a complex blance of citrus, spice and floral notes. We create No. 6 (90 proof) by infusing our grain-based spirit with hand-selected botanicals from all over the world, along with fresh lemon zest and lavender blossoms. If you have never tasted this gin, or you think you don't like gin, we strongly recommend trying No. 6 neat (straight) before mixing it into a cocktail or martini. This will allow you to smell and taste the complex nature of this gin. We know you will be amazed at how much you like this gin. Distiller's Gin No. 6 is fantastic in a traditional martini - we recommend an 8:1 ratio of gin to vermouth, although this gin works well with more vermouth if you like it that way. It also adds character and intriguing flavor to a range of cocktails, such as those you'll find in our cocktail repository.”
North Shore Twisted Citrus Vodka 40% abv…..$29.99
Tasting Notes:Sunshine in a glass, with bright, fresh citrus notes – it’s delicious for sipping, and also for mixing
Layers of fresh orange, lemon and lime in a crisp, smooth spirit
Production Notes:Starting from a base of our North Shore Vodka, Twisted Citrus is infused and distilled with real, fresh citrus fruit peels; we use oranges, lemons and limes, achieving a round, versatile citrus profile with accents of each type of fruit
This spirit is made in small batches by hand – the citrus fruits are washed and peeled by hand as well, to ensure we get use only the best parts of the fruits
We use no additives or flavorings of any kind – it’s just pure, delicious vodka infused and distilled with fresh citrus fruit
North Shore Aquavit Private Reserve 45% abv…..$29.99
Aquavit – Private Reserve is spicy, savory and complex, with rich caraway, cumin and coriander notes. As a result of the aging process, it also has hints of caramel and a rounded, rich finish.
“Yellow straw color with a chartreuse cast. Vibrant and stimulating aromas of pink peppercorns, cardamom, lemongrass, medicinal roots and herbs, and sandalwood follow through on a silky entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with a touch of tilled earth and a long, spicy fade. Excellent flavor, purity and depth.” – Beverage Testing Institute, awarding 95 points/Exceptional Rating
