Sip Northwest, Summer 2014
60 PURPOSE FROM THE PORT OF EVERETT I f we really take the time to do everything right were left in this wonderful situation where were not having to fight anything says John Lundin co founder and co owner of Bluewater Organic Distilling in Everett Wash Hes talking about the literal act of distilling but the comment applies just as well to Lundin and wife Jessicas entire craft distillery model from the small batch organic ingredients going into the alembic stills to the money for environmental causes coming out of the proceeds From the start Bluewater has made it their business to do everything right Bluewaters first distillate was an attempt at brandy from an undrinkable bottle of wine six years ago The resultant liquor wasnt as pleasing as they had hoped It was a valuable lesson Lundin says You can only get out what you put in That experience laid the first stepping stone toward the USDA certified organic distillery they built from scratch Overlooking the Port of Everett Bluewater distills vodka and gin in an airy warehouse space with soaring ceilings The distillery just released the first organic over proof vodka ever certified and they intend to create a line of limited release organic specialty spirits Whats more the pair has joined 1 for the Planet which makes sure the distillery is carving out just that from its sales not just its net profits The sum is then dedicated to environmental nonprofits oftentimes local and chosen from a network of more than 3300 reputable recipients In short what sets Bluewater apart isnt a willingness to do something right its a Bluewater Distilling Organic BY BRETT KONEN GIVING BACK SIPNORTHWEST COM PHOTOS BYMARK PHELPS
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