Hard Times Distillery

Fallout from the Washington Decision

James — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:30:14 +0000

Michael Rowley at Rowley’s Whiskey Forge gives a recap on the recent ballot measure to privatize liquor control in Washington. Oregon distilleries selling in Washington have been hugely impacted by this change.

More to come.

“A Spirited Endeavor” in the Eugene Register Guard

James — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:33:26 +0000

“Clark and Stegall not only strive to make unique craft alcohol, but also focus on fermenting and distilling, which is not always the case with small distilleries. “If you don’t see pictures of the still, then they’re not distilling,” Stegall says. “There are ways to take shortcuts, which we don’t do.”

[Read More at the Register Guard]

Hard Times presents Seven Summer Cocktails – the Lemon Drop

James — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:52:14 +0000

Hard Times Distillery has been nominated for Start Up of the Year by eDev and Lane Microbusiness! But we need votes to win.

To help the process, we’re offering guides to some great summer cocktails.

Please vote for us at http://conta.cc/htcontest

Hard Times seeks Marketing Intern

James — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:43:32 +0000

Hey there!

We’re looking for a marketing intern to help us plan events, create friendships, and basically get to the word out about Sugar Momma Vodka and the distillery in general.

Unfortunately, the position is unpaid. But, you get to take part in some very cool events and meet many interesting people in the area. Trust me, there are benefits.

The ideal candidate would have a marketing, communications or food service background. Someone who has worked in bars or restaurants and understands that world would be great. Someone who loves planning and taking part in fun events, is outgoing, and interested in learning about the world of spirits production and marketing. Organizational skills, writing skills, design skills would all be great.

For example, we’ve co-sponsored parties with Emerald City Roller Girls, BoozeWeek Magazine, First Friday Art Walk and Bang Magazine, as well as events with Food For Lane County and the Lion’s Club.

We’ll pay for your servers permit if you don’t have one, and give you the resources you need to be successful. You come up with the plans.

We are more than happy to work with your school to get you credit. Due to OLCC requirements, this position is 21 or over.

Please send a resume or relevant curriculum vitae to info@hardtimesdistillery.com and we’ll be in touch!

(P.S. Dudley says you must have a twisted sense of humor.)

Hard Times and 4 Spirits Distillery are featured in the Corvallis Gazette Times today.

James — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:56:27 +0000

Check it out!

If you’re coming from the Gazette Times, please be sure and like us on facebook.

Tasting at Eugene’s Downtown Liquor from 5-8pm on Friday

James — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:46:55 +0000

Oh hey, we’ll be at Downtown Liquor in Eugene this Friday, 6/10 for a Sugar Momma tasting.

Tasting at Cowfish on Friday June 3rd from 6-8pm

James — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:36:00 +0000

Come down to the Cowfish Lounge in downtown Eugene for the First Friday Art Walk and have a sip of Sugar Momma.

I’ll be pouring samples of Sugar Momma Vodka and answering your questions from 6-8pm.

Tyler Bolton pours Sugar Momma martinis at the Eugene Bartender Wars

James — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:42:21 +0000

Tyler Bolton, mixologist at the Covered Bridge Restaurant in Cottage Grove, pours his “Cougar Martinis,” made with Sugar Momma, during the Eugene Bartender Wars.

Here’s Tyler’s recipe:

2 oz Sugar Momma Vodka
1/2 oz Goldshlager
2 Dashes of Tabasco

Serve in a chilled Martini Glass with a muddled cherry in the bottom of the glass.

*Shown picture is with a hand painted edible gold powder rim*

Garage Sale for the foodbank a success

James — Mon, 30 May 2011 19:34:21 +0000

So the weather was spiteful this weekend, but we met so many wonderful people that it was well worth the dampness. Thanks to everyone who came out!