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from the First Industries Fund through the [[Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development]].<ref name=Loeffler /><ref>{{cite news | last =Mendelson | first =Abby | title =Cheers to Boyd and Blair: A Story of Love and Vodka | newspaper =[[Pop City Media]] | date =May 11, 2010 | url =http://www.popcitymedia.com/features/boydblair051210.aspx | accessdate = }}</ref> |
from the First Industries Fund through the [[Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development]].<ref name=Loeffler /><ref>{{cite news | last =Mendelson | first =Abby | title =Cheers to Boyd and Blair: A Story of Love and Vodka | newspaper =[[Pop City Media]] | date =May 11, 2010 | url =http://www.popcitymedia.com/features/boydblair051210.aspx | accessdate = }}</ref> |
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The 2008 [[Pittsburgh Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival]] played a large role in attracting early buzz.<ref>{{cite news| last =Karlovits| first =Bob| title =Whiskey festival seeks to attract younger audience | newspaper =[[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]| date =November 10, 2009 | url =http://triblive.com/aande/1206473-85/arts-entertainment-food-festival-says-whiskey-strong-audience-miller| accessdate = }}</ref> It was recognized by ''[[GQ]]'' magazine in 2011.<ref>{{cite news| title =This Year, the Choice is Clear| newspaper =[[GQ]]| date =December 2011 |
The 2008 [[Pittsburgh Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival]] played a large role in attracting early buzz.<ref>{{cite news| last =Karlovits| first =Bob| title =Whiskey festival seeks to attract younger audience | newspaper =[[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]| date =November 10, 2009 | url =http://triblive.com/aande/1206473-85/arts-entertainment-food-festival-says-whiskey-strong-audience-miller| accessdate = }}</ref> It was recognized by ''[[GQ]]'' magazine in 2011.<ref>{{cite news| title =This Year, the Choice is Clear| newspaper =[[GQ]]| date =December 2011| url =http://boydandblair.com/GQ%20Boyd%20&%20Blair%20LR.pdf| accessdate =}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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By 2010 it was available in [[Ohio]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[Connecticut]], [[Rhode Island]], [[Illinois]], and [[California]].<ref name=Schooley /> In 2011, Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries struck a deal with The Country Vintner to distribute Boyd & Blair in [[Delaware]], [[Maryland]], [[West Virginia]], [[North Carolina]], the [[District of Columbia]] and [[Florida]].<ref name=Schooley>{{cite news | last =Schooley | first =Tim | title =Pennsylvania Pure distilleries doubles territory for Boyd & Blair vodka | newspaper =[[Pittsburgh Business Times]] | date =February 3, 2011 | url =http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2011/02/03/boyd-blair-doubles-territory.html | accessdate = }}</ref> In March 2012, a deal was struck with [[Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board]] to make it available in Pennsylvania state liquor stores.<ref name=toland /> |
By 2010 it was available in [[Ohio]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[Connecticut]], [[Rhode Island]], [[Illinois]], and [[California]].<ref name=Schooley /> In 2011, Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries struck a deal with The Country Vintner to distribute Boyd & Blair in [[Delaware]], [[Maryland]], [[West Virginia]], [[North Carolina]], the [[District of Columbia]] and [[Florida]].<ref name=Schooley>{{cite news | last =Schooley | first =Tim | title =Pennsylvania Pure distilleries doubles territory for Boyd & Blair vodka | newspaper =[[Pittsburgh Business Times]] | date =February 3, 2011 | url =http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2011/02/03/boyd-blair-doubles-territory.html | accessdate = }}</ref> In March 2012, a deal was struck with [[Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board]] to make it available in Pennsylvania state liquor stores.<ref name=toland /> |
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In June 201, ''[[Spirit Journal]]'' ranked Boyd & Blair the 22nd-ranked liquor on the planet and the highest-ranked vodka on the list.<ref>{{cite news| last =Tierney| first =Brian| title =From Spud to Stud | newspaper =[[Pittsburgh City Paper]]| date =June 2, 2011| url =http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/pittsburgh/from-spud-to-stud/Content?oid=1396210 | accessdate = }}</ref> The acclaim was noted by ''[[The New Yorker]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/06/is_the_worlds_best_vodka_made.html|title=Is the World’s Best Vodka Made in ... Pittsburgh?|last=Sytsma|first=Alan|date=6/7/11|work=[[The New Yorker]]|accessdate=}}</ref> In 2017, Boyd & Blair was awarded another 95 Rating By [[F. Paul Pacault]]'s "[[Spirit Journal]]," as well as a Tried & True award among others. Boyd & Blair has received acclaim in [[Food Network Magazine]], [[Saveur|Saveur Magazine]], [[Details (magazine)|Details Magazine]], [[Food & Wine|Food & Wine Magazine]], and the [[The Wall Street Journal|Wall Street Journal]]. In March 2012, the specialty version of Boyd & Blair, 151 Professional Proof, was given 5 Stars/Highest Recommendation by ''[[Spirit Journal]]''.<ref>{{cite web| title =Boyd & Blair| work =[[Spirit Journal]]| publisher =| date =March 2012| volume=Volume 22, Issue 1, No 93| url =http://www.boydandblair.com/professionalproof5starLR.pdf| accessdate = }}</ref> |
In June 201, ''[[Spirit Journal]]'' ranked Boyd & Blair the 22nd-ranked liquor on the planet and the highest-ranked vodka on the list.<ref>{{cite news| last =Tierney| first =Brian| title =From Spud to Stud | newspaper =[[Pittsburgh City Paper]]| date =June 2, 2011| url =http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/pittsburgh/from-spud-to-stud/Content?oid=1396210 | accessdate = }}</ref> The acclaim was noted by ''[[The New Yorker]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/06/is_the_worlds_best_vodka_made.html|title=Is the World’s Best Vodka Made in ... Pittsburgh?|last=Sytsma|first=Alan|date=6/7/11|work=[[The New Yorker]]|accessdate=}}</ref> In 2017, Boyd & Blair was awarded another 95 Rating By [[F. Paul Pacault]]'s "[[Spirit Journal]]," as well as a Tried & True award among others. Boyd & Blair has received acclaim in [[Food Network Magazine]], [[Saveur|Saveur Magazine]], [[Details (magazine)|Details Magazine]], [[Food & Wine|Food & Wine Magazine]], and the [[The Wall Street Journal|Wall Street Journal]]. In March 2012, the specialty version of Boyd & Blair, 151 Professional Proof, was given 5 Stars/Highest Recommendation by ''[[Spirit Journal]]''.<ref>{{cite web| title =Boyd & Blair| work =[[Spirit Journal]]| publisher =| date =March 2012| volume =Volume 22, Issue 1, No 93| url =http://www.boydandblair.com/professionalproof5starLR.pdf| accessdate =| deadurl =yes| archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20131212111744/http://www.boydandblair.com/professionalproof5starLR.pdf| archivedate =2013-12-12| df =}}</ref> |
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| Type | Vodka |
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| Manufacturer | Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries LLC |
| Country of origin | Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
| Introduced | 2010 in United States |
| Alcohol by volume | 80 Proof / 40 % ALC |
| Proof (US) | 80 Proof |
| Related products | List of vodkas
American made Distilled Spirits Vodka Liquor |
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka is a brand of American made vodka distilled in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania by Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries, LLC. This small-batch, award winning vodka is made from Pennsylvania potatoes using a "think-local" philosophy.[1] The potatoes used are grown in Pennsylvania's Somerset, Butler, and Schuylkill Counties.[2] The distillery is located in the former Glenshaw Glass works in Shaler Township, Pennsylvania[3]
The company was started by two men: Prentiss Orr was a marketing consultant who worked for the South Side's Outlook Advertising Agency and previously served as vice president of the Greater Pittsburgh Area Chamber of Commerce; Barry Young was a former president and CEO of RX Partners, an affiliate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System.[2] Orr is chairman and Young is president and CEO.[2] They were inspired by the micro-brew phase of the 1990s after Young had visited the Jack Daniels Distillery.[2]
The beginning of the company began in 2005 when Orr and Young first discussed the idea of opening a distillery.[2] The company, Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries, LLC, got started with $1 million in private investment and a $165,000 state grant from the First Industries Fund through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.[2][4]
The 2008 Pittsburgh Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival played a large role in attracting early buzz.[5] It was recognized by GQ magazine in 2011.[6]
By 2010 it was available in Ohio, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Illinois, and California.[7] In 2011, Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries struck a deal with The Country Vintner to distribute Boyd & Blair in Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, the District of Columbia and Florida.[7] In March 2012, a deal was struck with Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to make it available in Pennsylvania state liquor stores.[3]
In June 201, Spirit Journal ranked Boyd & Blair the 22nd-ranked liquor on the planet and the highest-ranked vodka on the list.[8] The acclaim was noted by The New Yorker.[9] In 2017, Boyd & Blair was awarded another 95 Rating By F. Paul Pacault's "Spirit Journal," as well as a Tried & True award among others. Boyd & Blair has received acclaim in Food Network Magazine, Saveur Magazine, Details Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. In March 2012, the specialty version of Boyd & Blair, 151 Professional Proof, was given 5 Stars/Highest Recommendation by Spirit Journal.[10]
References
- ^ "Personality Test: Boyd & Blair's Barry Young". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. September 7, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Loeffler, William (September 7, 2011). "Shaler boasts first local vodka distillery". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- ^ a b Toland, Bill (2012-03-16). "Spuds sprout into local vodka-making business". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ Mendelson, Abby (May 11, 2010). "Cheers to Boyd and Blair: A Story of Love and Vodka". Pop City Media.
- ^ Karlovits, Bob (November 10, 2009). "Whiskey festival seeks to attract younger audience". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- ^ "This Year, the Choice is Clear" (PDF). GQ. December 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Schooley, Tim (February 3, 2011). "Pennsylvania Pure distilleries doubles territory for Boyd & Blair vodka". Pittsburgh Business Times.
- ^ Tierney, Brian (June 2, 2011). "From Spud to Stud". Pittsburgh City Paper.
- ^ Sytsma, Alan (6/7/11). "Is the World's Best Vodka Made in ... Pittsburgh?". The New Yorker.
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