By The Dutch Dry Gin
The result is a sublime cross between brandy and gin, with a complex, yet balanced notes of Juniper, Vanilla, Lemon verbena, and other hand-picked herbs.
Farid Dormishian, owner and master distiller of Falcon Spirits, has been a Biochemist, Wine maker, Bartender, and a Distiller. He studied Biochemistry at U.C. Berkeley and my undergraduate research project was conducted on fermentation. After working in several mundane bars to fund his tuition, he found at a bar where the owners valued mixology. He was encouraged to explore and find old classics from antique books, experiment with infusions, bring back recipes from our trips abroad, and use tinctures and bitters.
After graduate school, he worked in the Biotech field as a research scientist and later as a quality manager, while reading voraciously on distillation and taking advanced distillation classes. He further read about plants, herbs, essential oils, and perfumery and most importantly experimented. Finally, in 2011, he launched Falcon Spirits and in 2013, after much tinkering, debuted his first gin - “Botanica Spiritvs," winner of the Good Food Award in 2014.
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Types of Spirits
- Whiskey: Made from fermented grain mash and aged in wooden casks.
- Vodka: Typically distilled from grains or potatoes and known for its clear, neutral flavor.
- Rum: Produced from sugarcane byproducts like molasses or sugarcane juice.
- Tequila: Made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding Tequila, Mexico.
- Gin: Distilled with botanicals, primarily juniper berries, giving it a distinctive flavor.
Production Process
- Fermentation: The process where yeast converts sugars into alcohol.
- Distillation: Separating alcohol from the fermented mixture to increase its concentration.
- Aging: Storing spirits in barrels to develop flavors over time.
Tasting and Pairing
- Tasting Notes: Learn to identify different aromas, flavors, and textures.
- Food Pairings: Discover which spirits complement various dishes, enhancing the dining experience.
Cocktails and Mixology
- Classic Cocktails: Recipes and techniques for making popular drinks like the Old Fashioned, Martini, and Mojito.
- Mixology Tips: How to balance flavors and create your own cocktail recipes.
History and Culture
Origins: The historical background of different spirits.
Cultural Significance: How spirits are enjoyed and celebrated around the world.