“Raised Spirits” at Cacao Prieto
The weekend has passed, but what a fun weekend! After a fantastic evening at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic opening gala on Friday, I headed on over to my first MCC event on Saturday afternoon, the Hands-On Distilling Workshop: The Art and Science of Distilling. The seminar was held at Cacao Prieto in the Red Hook part of Brooklyn…
Heirloom Scarlet Barley
Our heirloom scarlet barley in process of malting. It is done germinating and is now being transferred to our dehydrator.
Our New Water Truck!
Our new water truck arrived today!
Ampoules
The Art & Science of Distilling Workshop
As part of The Manhattan Cocktail Classic we are offering a Hands-On Distilling Workshop – The Art & Science of Distilling on Saturday May 12, 2012 at 1:30 pm, only a few tickets are still available. Hurry up!
Cacao Prieto Rum Products Now Available For Sale Online at AstorWines.com
We are proud to offer our liquors for sale online, through our distributor Astor Wines & Spirits. Featured as an Astor Exclusive on Tasting Notes NYC, wine consultant and manager Nima A writes: “The balance, authenticity, and flavors are exceptional and the critics are already raving, this stuff is available in limited quantities. A breath of fresh air in two very trendy categories.”
Don Estaban Chocolate Liqueur Receives 90 points from Ultimate Beverage Challenge – “Excellent, Highly Recommended”
The Ultimate Beverage Challenge rated our Don Estaban Chocolate Liqueur 90 points in the 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. This high mark reflects the passion for Rum Liqueur we put into each bottle of organic Don Esteban sweetened rum, and we are delighted to report that the Don Esteban is rated as “Excellent, Highly Recommended.” See the full results on ultimate-beverage.com.
Prieto Chocolate Rum at Brooklyn Botanic Garden Orchid LUSH event
Cacao Prieto is teaming up with Brooklyn Botanic Garden. On Friday, February 10th, we will be shaking up chocolate rum cocktails for the LUSH boogaloo and latin soul dance party. The LUSH event celebrates Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s collection of over 6,000 tropical orchids.
Friday, February 10 | 8 p.m.–Midnight | BBG Palm House
An evening celebrating Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s collection of over 6,000 tropical orchids Read more;
Our Stone Mill is Ready For Whiskey Action
Get ready for whiskey!
Yes indeed, our new grain mill is ready for action and that means that we are that much closer to full on whiskey production.
We bought a beautiful turn of the century 16″ stone mill this past week from the original manufacturer who fully restored and rebuilt it for us. Unlike hammer mills, antique stone mills operate at very slow speeds creating a uniform, cold grind that makes the highest quality flour or grits. Modern hammer mills can burn the grain through high speed friction and create a very uneven, coarse grind. We will be using our mill for only artisanal grains, no GMO corn or animal feeds. Read more;
Cacao Prieto and Slow Food NYC team up for a Valentine’s Dinner, Featuring Cacao Liqueur
When: February 16th, 6:30pm
Where: iCi restaurant, 246 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn NY
Featuring: Cacao Liqueur, cacao infused rum, and chocolates from our Red Hook chocolate factory.
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