My guest this week is Karl Neubauer, founder (along with wife Melisa) and distiller at Hollerhorn Distillery in Naples New York. Karl and the distillery were featured on CBS Sunday Morning a few months ago. While we were in Ithaca NY and the Finger Lakes recently we took the short drive to the distillery to sample these fine spirits and enjoy a gourmet lunch. Karl calls all his spirits “Tree Spirits” an homage to the local Maple Syrup used to produce them.
Using exceptional quality local Maple syrup Karl produces some of the best Bourbon and other spirits that I have ever tasted. They are working on being able to ship product and I will be working with my distributor friends to see if and when Hollerhorn seeks distribution, Kansas is on the top of the list! Follow Hollerhorn on Facebook. Visit www.hollerhorn.com and learn more.
If ever in upstate New York, plan to visit.The restaurant is amazing! The menu is creative and the food was expertly presented by the distilleries talented kitchen crew, with Executive Chef, Steve Frank at the helm. Chef Frank utilizes local ingredients to create a menu that will appeal to your adventurous tastes, while still giving a nod to the joys of comfort food. Add this to some top-shelf crafted “Tree Spirits” and you have a most memorable afternoon.
John Says:
“Hollerhorn was built on a dream, sweat equity, sheer passion, and a belief that small-town life doesn’t have to feel small. Do you enjoy high-quality spirits, tasty food, live music, and sharing that experience with the people you love? So do we! At Hollerhorn, our Spirit Room is more than just a tasting room, it is about creating an elevated experience. A place to live better. A place to celebrate with old friends and maybe make a few new friends. A place for a special date night or a casual weeknight hang out. A place to bring out-of-town family and friends. A destination. It is not by chance that we chose Naples, New York as the location for our Distillery and Spirit Room. It is our great fortune to live in the Finger Lakes Region, and the Naples Valley is the crowning jewel. It is a quaint historic village surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, lush farmland, a thriving arts and music scene, and an incredibly supportive community. We are so proud to be a part of it!”
“We strive to create the highest quality spirits that reflect the beauty and integrity of this region. Each spirit is hand-crafted and bottled with pride right here in Naples! Let’s see how big our little town can feel!”
Do you enjoy high-quality spirits, tasty food, live music and sharing that experience with the people you love? So do we! At Hollerhorn, our Spirit Room is more than just a tasting room, it is about creating an elevated experience. A place to live better. A place to celebrate with old friends and maybe make a few new friends. A place for a special date night or a casual weeknight hang out. A place to bring out-of-town family and friends. A destination. Watch the CBS Sunday Morning segment on Hollerhorn
Good Life Guy’s Some primo Bourbon and other spirits from Hollerhorn. While all the “Tree Spirits” tasted were phenomenal, this was my favorite; Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is a big, oily, luscious bourbon with notes of brown sugar, caramel, burnt orange, and vanilla. If you like Bourbon, no matter where it’s produced or what the mash bill was, this is a very special spirt. I just wish it was available locally. 🙂
