| By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Here we are at the end of another year of crafting organic liquors. Of course, it has been an interesting year here at Cascade Peak Spirits Distillery (CPS) with trials & tribulations and exciting possibilities! Continue reading Organic Nation Spirits Year in Review By Diane Paulson, 66 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  ORGANIC NATION vodka is a finalist in the 2012 ‘Good Food awards’. The results will be revealed on January 13, 2012, so keep posted to the ORGANIC NATION web site, check out ORGANIC NATION’s facebook page or follow us on Twitter, OGNat… Continue reading O-N Track to the ‘Good Food Awards’ Finals 2012 By Diane Paulson, 66 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. ORGANIC NATION vodka and gin are finalists in the 2012 ‘Good Food awards’. The results will be revealed on January 13, 2012, so keep posted to the ORGANIC NATION web site, check out the ORGANIC NATION’s facebook page, or follow us at Twitter. Continue reading ON Track to the ‘Good Food Awards’ Finals 2012 By Diane Paulson, 66 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  ORGANIC NATION spent the weekend celebrating with the City of Ashland at the Fifth Annual Ashland Food and Wine Classic. A great big thank you goes out to Suzanne Kurth, Steve Spelman, Eileen Dunn and Marilyn Borkin for being at the O-N… Continue reading O-N at the Ashland Food and Wine Classic By Diane Paulson, 66 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. Once again, our lovely, savory, tasty, and wonderfully unique ORGANIC NATION gin inspired a FAN! Patrick from Pacific Catch Fresh Fish Grill contacted us about carrying our gin. He came to us in a fun round about route. Diane Paul… Continue reading ORGANIC NATION gin in CA By Diane Paulson, 66 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. On October 13, bartenders from around the Portland area came together to compete for the title of “Iron Bartender” and to raise money for the Children’s Relief Nursery. At their disposal was some of Oregon’s finest distilled spirits, including ORGANIC … Continue reading Iron Bartender Seeks Greatness with ORGANIC NATION Spirits By Diane Paulson, 66 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Dave Clark, of Thai Pepper fame, recently added a tasty concoction entitled “Gatsby”. Remember to Sip Locally, try a Gatsby out at Thai Pepper in their lovely bar and newly added Restaurant space and while you are there check out KOBE restaurant, their… Continue reading Dave Clark, Mixologist, Thai Pepper By Diane Paulson, 66 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. Gigi La Rossa, is a great fan and supporter of ORGANIC NATION! She has even been known to make her own Bourbon Balls using some of our Bourbon that David created in 2008 with the helpful hands of Thomas McKenzie of Finger Lakes Distillery in NY. … Continue reading Gigi, Concierge` Extraordinaire @ Ashland Spring Hotel By Diane Paulson, 66 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Cascade Peek Spirits and its Shareholders and Board Members sent Ann Curry, NBC’s newest Today Show Anchor, a bottle of each ORGANIC NATION gin and vodka. Ann grew up in Ashland, so we know and love her! To congratulate her on her promotion to th… Continue reading Ann Curry, NBC Today Show News Anchor By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world. Organic Nation Spirits/Cascade Peak Spirits will be serving complementary tastes at the Bohemia Art Gallery 552 A St., Ashland from 12-4pm during the Taste of Ashland Festival on April 30 and May 1st. Continue reading Taste Handcrafted Organic Spirits at Bohemia Gallery during A Taste of Ashland | DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. Purchases made through our links give us a small commission. This helps to defray the cost of operating the sites, so please use our links!   Utrecht's Special Discounts have been updated for 2012. The above link will get you 40% off your highest priced item, the one below gives 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! 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