Best Pennsylvanian Beverage Types
Fish House Punch is an American mixed drink made with a combination of sugar, lemon peels, lemon juice, rum, cognac, brandy, and water. The ingredients are traditionally served over an ice block in a punch bowl, and the whole thing is garnished with grated nutmeg and lemon slices, then ladled into individual glasses.
This drink was invented by colonial Americans in Philadelphia who founded a social club called the Schuylkill Fishing Company of Pennsylvania. It is recommended to serve this punch on lazy summer afternoons.
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Clover Club is a cocktail made with a combination of gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and a few drops of egg white. To prepare it, all ingredients are shaken with ice, then strained into a cocktail glass. A few drops of egg white are added for the purpose of emulsification, so a typical foamy head is formed when the ingredients are shaken.
This cocktail pre-dates Prohibition and it was named after a Philadelphia club of the same name, while the first written recipes for Clover Club date back all the way to 1917.
Boilo is a traditional Christmas drink hailing from the Coal Region of Pennsylvania. It usually consists of alcohol, honey, citrus fruit, and spices such as cinnamon, anise, caraway seeds, nutmeg, and cloves. There is no set recipe, and the choice of ingredients usually varies among the households.
It was usually made with moonshine, but nowadays, most common alcohol options include whiskey such as Four Roses, bourbon, or vodka. The drink is made by simmering water, citrus, spices, and honey, while the alcohol is usually added last, and the drink is then left on a slow boil.
Best Pennsylvanian Beverage Producers
Boyd & Blair is a premium craft distillery based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, renowned for producing high-quality potato-based spirits, particularly its award-winning Boyd & Blair Pennsylvania Vodka. Established with the goal of creating a vodka that combines purity, smoothness, and a distinctive character, the distillery uses locally grown potatoes, ensuring a unique taste that highlights the ingredients' regional origins.
Boyd & Blair vodka is known for its careful distillation process, which involves small-batch production and multiple distillations, resulting in a refined and smooth spirit. The distillery’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship has earned it numerous accolades and recognition in the spirits industry.
AWARDS
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2023, 2020
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2023, 2021, 2020
BEST Boyd & Blair Spirits
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
BEST Bluecoat Spirits
AWARDS
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2020
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2020
BEST BLY Spirits
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
BEST Lucky Sign Spirits Spirits
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
BEST McLaughlin Distillery Liqueurs
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
BEST Sator Square Distillery Spirits
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
BEST Stateside Vodka Spirits
AWARDS
Great American Beer Festival - Gold
2022
BEST Grist House Craft Brewery Beers
Best Pennsylvanian Beverages
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka is a premium vodka made from locally sourced, high-quality potatoes, crafted by Boyd & Blair Distillery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Known for its smooth, clean taste, this vodka is produced through a meticulous small-batch distillation process, ensuring exceptional purity and flavor.
The vodka has a creamy texture with subtle notes of vanilla, and a slight sweetness that comes from the natural starches of the potatoes used. Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka is distilled multiple times to achieve a smooth finish and is highly regarded for its versatility in cocktails or for sipping neat.
AWARDS
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2023, 2020
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2023, 2021, 2020
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
AWARDS
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2020
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2020
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
Cisplatino is a beautiful wine made mainly from Tannat, Uruguay's national grape, perfectly blended with Merlot. It has just a small toasted touch that gives it a special character. The fruit is very present and in the mouth is a very tempting wine with great aromas.
The strong structure of Tannat finds its balance in the harmonisation with Merlot. A wine to enjoy immediately after being released.
AWARDS
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2017
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Great American Beer Festival - Gold
2020
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