Bottled in Bond Act of 1897

  • Posted by Zipps Liquor
  • On May 22, 2018
American whiskey can be very difficult to understand.  Bourbon specifications, mash bill grain selection, sourcing liquid from other states and countries, and blending all create confusion when trying to find […]
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Mezcal Vs Agave

  • Posted by Zipps Liquor
  • On May 1, 2018
When I recommend tequila as an option, I usually hear a few common answers: “I had one too many shots one time and I had the worst hangover, “ or […]
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Father’s Day Whiskies!

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On June 14, 2017
We’ve got a handful of fun new whiskies in the store to make your Dad happy.  Some are new and rare while others are everyday sippers.  Take a look! Whistle […]
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Winter Citrus Cordials

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On December 6, 2016
Winter can be a dull time for cocktails.  Lots of heavy eggnog and smoky drams of scotch.  However, blood oranges and grapefruits are finally in season, and on sale at […]
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A Spirited Thankgiving

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On November 16, 2016
  Thanksgiving is a wine holiday.  Riesling, Pinot noir, and sparkling wine pair beautifully with so many parts of the holiday’s meal.  But what about when you’re not eating?  Enter […]
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Old Republic

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On November 8, 2016
This Month in the Cocktail Corner, learn about two whiskeys, an herbal liqueur from the Czech Republic, and an easy cocktail that incorporates all three.   Becherovka Liqueur Ever since […]
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Fun With Orgeat!

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On October 11, 2016
      Orgeat (pornounced OR-ZAH) is one of the most versatile ingredients in cocktails.  In its most basic form, orgeat is an opaque almond simple syrup.  It is probably […]
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The State of Minnesota Whiskey

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On August 31, 2016
Since the change in law that took the cost to operate a distillery down to a fraction, tons of Minnesota distilleries have popped up and we have dozens of their […]
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The Perfect Manhattan

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On August 24, 2016
Being my first blog post, I feel I should introduce myself.  My name is Aaron and I grew up in Eagan, MN.  I come from the wine side of Zipps, […]
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