North Shore Distillery

Hubby and I tried something different the day before new years eve. We came here for cocktails and found a place on yelp nearby for dinner. (see my review on Rita's).
It was a perfect evening that we will recreate again.

We got here about 5pm. The best spirits and some fun cocktails. Hubby had a gin and tonic with their #6 gin, and I had a special cocktail with rum and absinthe. Both were top notch and only $8 each.

The owners serve and visit with the guests. They are such a cool couple and are passionate about what they do.

It was a nice quaint atmosphere to have a few cocktails, then head less than a half a mile away to Rita's for dinner!

Myself and manfriend went on the tour! Yes indeed. We even bottled some vodka. We are pretty cool.

For $10, you get to learn all about the distilling process, see (and take pictures with) Ethel, and partake in a tasting of all the spirits they are currently offering. It's a pretty small operation so there's not too much to see, but you can get a lot of info...especially if you have questions.  

All in all, pretty much a great deal. Tasting-wise, you get around a shot of each spirit, AND you get to chat up Sonia, who is obviously passionate about her spirits. Additionally, you can order cocktails as well (and make bottle purchases).  It's booze time, ya heard?

Highly recommended! Somewhat hard to find :/

Met Sonia (one of the owners) at a tasting. It was great to hear how she and her husband started this distillery and to see her beam with excitement. I tried the Absinthe (which, yes folks, is now legal again) and it was truly a dance on my taste buds. So many sensations and flavors. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of their tasting room to bring friends and introduce them to our very own local distillery and their still "Ethel". Look forward to trying their Aquavit as well as their Vodka.