28 l Macon Magazine october/noveMber 2013
In the spirit
Whiskey
Black Maple Hill is an interesting
product because of the mysterious
nature of the brand. e company
doesn't have an actual distillery, nor
do they distill their spirits. ey
buy barrels from other bourbon
companies and make their own
blends. Another oddity is that they
don't make an age statement on their
flagship product. Most experts claim
it's aged an average of eight years. e
whiskey itself is now beginning to
get its own cult following. As for the
tasting notes, you get notes of corn on
the nose as well as hints of caramel.
e taste has a nice oak flavor with
hints of sweetness. It has a nice subtle
lingering finish with hints of toffee
and more of the sweetness with some
spicy character as well.
- Richie Jones, proprietor Downtown Grill
562 Mulberry St. Lane
Beer
Clown Shoes Beer Brewed at
Ipswich Ale Brewery
Style: Premium Lager
Ipswich, Mass.
Like a peacock driving a Lamborghini,
Clown Shoes Swagger Hoppy Red Lager is
a show off. Clown Shoes Swagger is a liquid
strut, a summertime quaff with attitude, a
crisp red lager dry hopped with simcoe and
citra. Perfect for a barbecue or a picnic, as
well as to pacify your inner peacock.
