DISTILLERY NEWS
January 2016
Dear Friend of FLD: 

We hope 2016 is off to a great start for all of you! We were very happy with the results of our major projects that came to fruition in 2015 - construction of our new barrel house, a successful launch of our products in California, and steady growth in our overall business.

Earlier this month, we hired a new head distiller, Jared Baker. You can read Jared's bio below. We hope you'll come out soon to meet him - perhaps at our upcoming Whiskey 101 Seminar
( tickets here) which still has a few spots available.

Though the Finger Lakes can be a little cold and bleak this time of year, it really is a nice time to hit the wine trail. Business owners and managers are a bit more accessible and you can take
your time tasting through products and learning about the stories behind the companies. Here at FLD, we can keep you warm with our  Saturday hot toddies we are serving at the tasting bar.   See the recipes below.

Thanks for all of your support,









Brian McKenzie
President
Our New Distiller, Jared
 
     We are very excited to announce a new member of the Finger Lakes Distilling  team, our Production Manager and Distiller, Jared Baker.

     A native of the Adirondack region of New York State,  Jared  comes to Finger Lakes Distilling from Elmira College where he served as an Assistant Professor of  Chemistry.    An analytical chemist by training,  Jared  holds a PhD in Chemistry with a focus on chemical separations (like distillation!) from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Chemistry from the University of Montana.    For the past three years his research at Elmira College has focused on the chemical composition of various Finger Lakes Distilling whiskeys, giving him a unique perspective on the distilling process.    Jared  brings a varied  skill set to FLD; prior to
his tenure as a college professor, he served in the US Army as an airborne
infantryman, as a carpenter, as a subsurface utility engineer,  and as a forensic toxicologist technician.   

     Jared has a passion for working with his hands, science, and, of course, whiskey! He is excited to be a part of the next chapter in Finger Lakes Distilling's history.
Tickets Still Available for Whiskey
 101!
Feb 18th+25th, 6:00-7:30PM

     We are just one month away from our two part Whiskey 101 Series. We expect spots to fill up fast during February so act quickly if you want to take part in this educational whiskey seminar!

FLD Cocktail at Dano's Indian Night  
 6:00PM Saturday Jan 30th, 2016   

     Dano's Heuriger on Seneca will be
hosting guest musicians and chef for a
night of Indian cuisine. Featured among the cuisine will be a specialty cocktail, highlighting the flavors of our McKenzie Distiller's Reserve Gin. 

See our Featured Cocktails Section below for the recipe.

Don't miss this night of great food and drink!  Click here for more info
Pulling a batch together

     We thought you might want to see a behind the scenes look into how we select
 and blend barrels. Click on the link to see our latest video!


Featured Cocktails

The McKenzie Scarf (January's Cocktail)

Cinnamon, cloves, cranberries, and apples are all favorites of any cold season. Combined with our
Rye Whiskey and Cassis Liqueur, this hot drink will warm your throat, like a soft, warm scarf.

McKenzie Rye Whiskey, Cassis Liqueur, Fee Brothers Cranberry Bitters, Apple Cider, Cinnamon and Cloves

     This cocktail is currently available till the end of January in our tasting room!

McKenzie Coffee (February's Cocktail)

2 oz McKenzie Bourbon
1 oz Maplejack Liqueur
1 oz Chocolate Syrup
8 oz Strong Coffee
Whipped Cream

     Stir Bourbon, Maplejack, Chocolate Syrup and Coffee in a mug and top with whipped cream.

Finger Lakes Raj (Featured at Dano's this Saturday 1/30/16)

2 oz McKenzie gin
.75 oz Tamarind Simple Syrup   Recipe for syrup here
Juice from 1/2 lime
Fever tree tonic

Mix first three ingredients over ice and top with tonic. Garnish with lime.