By Sue Kidd - skidd@thenewstribune.com
We’ve come a long way from vodka, the ubiquitous spirit just about every local distillery made when the area’s first distilleries began opening in 2012. Today’s South Sound distilleries produce gin, barrel-aged bourbon, rye whiskey, moonshine, lavender liqueur, brandy and even ouzo. In all, seven distilleries are open to the public in Pierce and Thurston counties. They make terrific weekend field trips, especially for out-of-town visitors. A theme emerged at every tasting room visited for this tour. Not only were the distillers and owners there to answer questions, they seemed eager to share the story of how they opened their distilleries. That’s why I recommend setting aside at least an hour for each visit...
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