A Technicolor Halloween Choice - Catoctin Creek

In the United States Halloween is celebrated by children and many adults.I haven't attended a Halloween party in years, primarily because I've worked late that day. This year, a friend asked me if I were to choose choose a costume what  would I select and why I would select it.  I was torn between Miss Kitty of  the western television series "Gunsmoke" or  Mary Fields, the first Black woman to work for the U.S. Postal Service. She was also the lead of the Postal Service's security team and nicknamed "Stagecoach Mary".  Both of these women held their own, in my opinion. I think both of these woman would've gathered around Catoctin Creek distillery.

image of Miss Kitty (Amanda Blake) courtesy of  the internet

image of Mary Fields courtesy of the internet

 

Photo by TEP

Catoctin Creek is the first distillery in Loudoun County Virginia since before prohibition.  This family owned and operated  distillery produces certified organic and kosher premium spirits: rye whisky and gin from organic sources, brandy from Virginia wines, and seasonal brandy.

When I visited Catoctin Creek's distillery I went on group tour and sat for a tasting of the Catoctin Creek's products. I was pleased to discover that Catoctin Creek's master distiller is a woman, Mrs. Beky Harris. Mrs. Harris was motivated to become a distiller because she was not a gin drinker and wanted to create a gin for the person who generally doesn't like gin. The staff is enthusiastic about the products and Catoctin Creek's story.  One employee in particular, Nicole, is an encyclopedia of information about spirits. She was a gem to talk to and learn from.

photo by TEP

photo by TEP

photo by TEP

I enjoyed my visit and hope to return again and spend more time learning about Catoctin Creek's product line. The drive to Catoctin Creek is also very picturesque.



Here are more details about Catoctin Creek Distillery:

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company 120 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/catoctincreek?ref=br_tf

Twitter: @CatoctinCreek 

If you visit, please share in the comments below details about your visit. If you see me at the bar at Catoctin Creek, please say hello.

Be well,

Technicolor girl

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