Full disclosure: It is not really Moonshine Monday. I did not nor will I drink any moonshine today. I’m a little sorry about that. Today is one of those posts I make in haste before rehearsal, having once again failed to write anything earlier today. I think it will be long on pictures and short on words. That may be a good thing. Let’s see what I can come up with…
I went to DikinDurt Distillery in Herkimer, NY a while ago, so I could write about it for Mohawk Valley Living Magazine. That issue came out today. Noting that they did not use all the pictures I took, I thought I could use them here. If you want to read the article, and the rest of the magazine, which is a wonderful publication, you can find them online: http://www.mohawkvalleyliving.com/.
Wouldn’t you love to have this in your house, with or without the moonshine?
This and the next picture were in the magazine. However, I like them, I downloaded them, I’m sharing them.
Elizabeth Stack and Eric Boyer, co-owners of DikinDurt Distillery.
No, I did not have a sample from all those bottles of moonshine. For one reason, they are only allowed to give you three 1/4 oz. shots. The rules for distillery tasting rooms are much more strict than for winery tasting rooms (who me, sample every possible wine at a sitting? Say it ain’t so!).
Kim suggested this shot, as it included the logo.
My friend, Kim, came with me when I visited. We must return sometime soon with my husband, Steven. For another reason, I might like to taste three different moonshines.
You can look through a window at where it all gets made.
I would also like to get a t-shirt.
I purchased a coffee mug when we were there. The next time, I’ll probably buy some moonshine to put in my coffee, possibly Toasted Maple or Mohawk Valley Fire.
Kim did not fear the clear.
I close with another picture of Kim, because when you have a beautiful blond friend, it is nice to put her picture in a blog post.
DikinDurt Distillery is located at 115 Smith Rd., Herkimer, NY, phone number 315-868-1563, www.dikindurt.com.
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