![]() House smoked bacon, cheddar seasoning, and more. The fully loaded chips were a unique version of nachos that included The fried biscuits with honey and pimento cheese wereĪmazing. Long Road also features an above average menu with some ![]() I enjoyed the bourbon neat, and the distinctive wheat flavor comes across as very smooth. As expected, the bourbon is a little thin because of its young age but offers a sweet, honey flavor. Grains are locally sourced, and red winter wheat is an ingredient in several mash bills including the straight bourbon. There are no shortcuts here with the whiskey being aged in full-size barrels for a little over two years. I admired the small batch selection coming in at a robust 93 proof. The first spirit that I was anxious to try was, wait for it, Long Road Distillers Straight Bourbon. Our guide Kelsey was a knowledgeable host, who deftly told us the Long Road Distillers story. On this visit, we were able to make time for a tour. We took the opportunity to visit the distillery for a second time. Co founders Jon and Kyle have created spirits without cutting corners. Long Road Distillers – First in Grand Rapids means it is the first distillery in the history of Grand Rapids, Michigan. With an emphasis on relationships, service, and quality Madcap is in a constant state of improvement – knowing that tomorrow’s best can be better than today’s.53 gallon barrels aging at Long Road Distillers For more information, visit or find Long Road Distillers on Facebook or Instagram Madcap Coffee:īased in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Madcap Coffee Company operates three cafes alongside a robust wholesale division, roasting and sourcing specialty coffee from around the world. The result is an uncompromised lineup of spirits including Vodka, Gin, Whisky and more. Each spirit produced at Long Road Distillers is milled from locally sourced ingredients, fermented, and distilled on-site. After becoming the first craft distillery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Long Road Distillers formed relationships with local farmers to bring that mission to Grand Rapids’ West Side neighborhood. Long Road Distillers was born from the belief that making world-class spirits means never taking shortcuts along the way. Long Road and Madcap Coffee are exploring other potential markets for distribution in the first quarter of 2019. ![]() It is bottled at 57 proof, or 28.5% alcohol by volume.Īmaro Pazzo is now available in statewide distribution throughout Michigan. In addition to Reko coffee from Madcap, Long Road Amaro Pazzo, is made with myrrh, turkey rhubarb, two types of orange, wormwood, and a blend of other ingredients. We love amaro and couldn’t be more excited for the roll out of Amaro Pazzo.” “Collaborating with our friends at Long Road was a natural fit with our similar philosophy on how we approach ingredients and flavor. ![]() “The team at Long Road has a special respect and intention for the ingredients they work with,” said Ryan Knapp, Coffee Director for Madcap. After tasting through coffee varieties from all over the world, Madcap and Long Road agreed that Reko would impart the most complimentary flavors for Amaro Pazzo, most notably bright citrus notes, lemongrass, and a hint of ginger. Madcap’s Reko coffee is an heirloom variety that comes from the Kochere region of Ethiopia, considered by many to be one of the best specialty coffee growing regions in the world. While there are significant differences from brand to brand, amaro is typically bitter-sweet in flavor and has some sugar added for balance. We can’t wait to introduce people to what we’ve been able to create together.”Īmaro is a traditional Italian herbal liqueur, commonly enjoyed before or after dinner. “Amaro Pazzo is an ode to our shared commitment to take the time to do things right, and to craft the exceptional. “Few put as much time and dedication into their craft as Madcap,” said Jon O’Connor, co-owner and co-founder of Long Road Distillers. Discussions on potential collaborations quickly narrowed to an amaro that incorporated Madcap Coffee to impart specific flavors to the finished product. Both have been recognized as leaders in their respective industries. The two Grand Rapids-based companies have been working together for over a year to bring Amaro Pazzo to life. Grand Rapids, Michigan – Long Road Distillers has released a new spirit, Amaro Pazzo, this week. Amaro Pazzo was created in collaboration with Madcap Coffee Company and utilizes Madcap’s Reko coffee as one of the primary ingredients in the finished product. New collaborative amaro available in Michigan to begin, other states in 2019 Kyle VanStrien, Road Distillers and Madcap Coffee Collaborate to Create New Spirit, Amaro Pazzo
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