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Thank you for having me as a guest on your show.  There was so much I wanted to elaborate on and was unable to find the time or the words as it was much earlier than bartenders typically wake.  I left today thinking about the brands/people that are making a mark and helping define grow our industry.  For example Imbue is making vermouth sourcing local wines and herbs.  Also it's really hard to pick a favorite when you have such a great variety of artisanal spirits, wines, and beers.  We now have local vodka, gin, whiskey, vermouth, absinthe, aquavit, rum, grappa, and brandy.  Here are a few of the ones I wanted to name in todays show. Clear Creek, Ransom, Bull Run, New Deal, House, Integrity, Highball, Artisan, and the list continues to expand.  Have fun trying these, remember to drink with an open mind, and while you're sipping and contemplating the universe, take pride in Oregon's pioneering "spirit."

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