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By Meagan Wilson

From the strength (122 proof, ~61% ABV), I kind of expected Uncle John's Cut to taste a little like Bacardi 151. It does not. Due to being made from sugarcane juice instead of molasses, and the fact that it's not spiced or wood aged, Uncle John's Cut offers an agricultural profile reminiscent of cured grass in late summer, very like a rhum agricole.

Tumalo Cider Co. – the best semi-dry ciders in the US

By Meagan Wilson

Tumalo Cider Co. makes the best semi-dry ciders I’ve had in the US. I’d rank McMenamin’s ciders second. Since the Tumalo Cider Co. tasting room is one of my favorite spots in Central Oregon, I caught up with the owner, Jeff Bennet, for a chat on a sunny Saturday this spring.

The Ale Apothecary – moving, but not gone

By Meagan Wilson

“Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated” - Rise Against, misquoting Mark Twain You may have heard that The Ale Apothecary is closing. As...

Yosemite is epic – and so is the traffic

By Meagan Wilson

A trip to Yosemite, one of America's busiest National Parks, with stops at Sierra Nevada, Lagunitas, and Russian River.

The Case for the Rum Old Fashioned

By Ben Wilson

The dulcet tones of a Steinway grand piano paint the interior of the 400-year-old bar with a hypnotic blend of energy, shadows, dappled light, and...

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Meagan Wilson

Pacific Northwest-raised travel and craft beverage writer. Exploring the intersections where craft beverages, food, and culture meet. Will travel for beer.