Sinfire Cinnamon Whisky is a brand of
liqueur
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made with blended
Canadian whisky and
cinnamon
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flavoring. It is imported, bottled, and distributed by
Hood River Distillers
Hood River Distillers is an importer, producer, bottler, and marketer of spirits based in the U.S. State of Oregon.
History
Established in 1934 in Hood River, Oregon by Ted Pooley and Ned Marshall, Hood River Distillers received the first state d ...
, located in
Hood River, Oregon, United States. Launched in February 2012, the whisky has a flavor reminiscent of
Red Hots candy. The 70
proof
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spirit is available in 1.75 L, 1.0 L, 750 mL, 375 mL and 50 mL sizes.
Label
The product has a
thermochromic temperature-sensitive label, which turns the icicles on the back blue when the bottle is chilled. This is intended to inform consumers when the bottle is at the optimal serving temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
In September 2015, Sinfire released a Limited Edition Northwest Label that featured a lime green and blue label. In August 2016, Sinfire released a green and yellow Limited Edition label.
Recognition
* Silver Medal—2013
Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
* Silver Medal—2013
Canadian Whisky Awards
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* 86 points—2012
Wine Enthusiast
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* Triple Gold Medal—2012
MicroLiquor Spirit Awards
* Bronze Medal in the flavored whiskey division—
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
* 84 on a 100-point scale in the
Canadian whisky category—2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
* Best of Class Medal and Platinum Medal in flavored
whisky category—2012
Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards
See also
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Alcoholic beverages in Oregon
The U.S. state of Oregon has an extensive history of laws regulating the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, dating back to 1844. It has been an alcoholic beverage control state, with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission holding a m ...
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List of Cocktails
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References
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External links
Sinfire Whisky (official Website)
Canadian whisky
Products introduced in 2012