{"product_id":"the-block-distilling-aperitif","title":"The Block Distilling Co. Aperitif, Colorado","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt to hold its own in a Negroni while leaving room for sparkling wine in a Spritz, The Block Distilling Co. Apéritif brings a Denver interpretation to the bittersweet cocktail cabinet. Citrus leads the way, with coriander and cardamom adding aromatic detail and orris and gentian providing a bitter foundation. A measured addition of cane sugar connects those elements, creating a versatile liqueur equally suited to an unhurried pour over ice or a round of pre-dinner cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV):\u003c\/strong\u003e 30%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus, coriander, cardamom, orris, and gentian; the complete botanical recipe is not disclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cane sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in-house, balancing citrus and spice with botanical bitterness and restrained sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kraig and Kameron Weaver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCo-founders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kraig, Kameron, and Michelle Weaver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright citrus aromas introduce delicate floral notes and the fragrant spice of coriander and cardamom. The palate brings citrus freshness into focus, followed by herbal bitterness that gives the liqueur structure. Gentle sweetness rounds the texture without overwhelming the botanicals, leaving a refreshing interplay of citrus, spice, and bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2024:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistiller's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrothers Kraig and Kameron Weaver founded The Block Distilling Co., with Kraig’s wife, Michelle, developing the business from 2015 before opening its Denver RiNo distillery and tasting room in 2017. Their approach combined technical precision with culinary experimentation, making spirits in-house from raw ingredients. Alongside its whiskeys and seasonal gins, the family developed botanical liqueurs designed around the practical demands and creative possibilities of cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Serve chilled or over ice in a small rocks glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoyment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lengthen with soda water and garnish with citrus for a simple aperitif. For a Spritz, combine with dry sparkling wine and a splash of soda over ice. Use it as the bitter component in a Negroni with gin and sweet vermouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enjoy alongside olives, salted almonds, charcuterie, or citrus-dressed appetizers. Its botanical bitterness also complements rich cheeses and savoury pastry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy The Block Distilling Co. Apéritif?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts appeal lies in the balance: citrus provides brightness, coriander and cardamom add complexity, and a measured sweetness softens the bitter botanicals. That combination makes it a useful addition to a home bar, with enough presence for stirred cocktails and enough freshness for sparkling serves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":67603771523127,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/The_Block_Distilling_Co._Aperitif_Colorado.png?v=1792548337","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/the-block-distilling-aperitif","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}