Five reasons to become a bottling volunteer at a craft distillery
I never knew how much I truly loved whiskey until I startled bottling it for free. That may sound funny, but hear me out…
While interviewing Nicole Austin, master blender of Kings County Distillery for this Booze for Babes piece last summer, she told me volunteers often fill the bottles before they hit the shelves. Which makes sense because, who better to lend a hand than active members of the drinking community and fans of the brand? I’ve since gone into Kings County on a handful of Saturdays and each time, the experience gets even more interesting and worthwhile.
You can go by yourself, take a date, or just partake as a tourist for a few hours to get a memorable experience worth bringing up in cocktail conversation. Kings County isn’t the only one that hosts bottling volunteers: Catoctin Creek in Purcellville, Virginia hosts bottling days, as does Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado, Wigle Whiskey in Pittsburgh and Rock Town Distillery in Arkansas. There are opportunities everywhere to participate in the craft spirits movement. To get involved, all you have to do is ask.
But before you go, know what to expect. Here are five reasons to try your hand at booze bottling.
via // Booze for Babes