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Craft distilleries go beyond moonshine in NC From the News & Observer Donald McIntyre knew about distilling – he was an organic chemist until layoffs hit. But what he didn't know was how much it would cost to start up his dream job of making limoncello. So he went the bulk supplier route and started Seventy Eight ºC Spirits in Raleigh. He's making limoncello, jalapeno limoncello and a fall seasonal blood orange version, and hopes to ship in a couple of weeks. McIntyre said he went with the liqueur because nothing like it was being made locally, and he likes it. His version is a little less sweet than typical limoncello, which is made from fresh lemons, alcohol and sugar. Read the full article here.

"Cooks for Books" Event Seventy Eight °C Spirits was represented at the 5th ANNUAL "Cooks for Books" Battle of the Chefs Fundraiser on Jan. 29, 2015. It was a fantastic event that serves a great purpose. We were proud to donate a Seventy Eight °C Spirits basket containing lots of our Swag to the auction. The proceeds go towards providing books for the Garner, NC school district. Missed us at the event? Get your own Swag here. And if you can't tell, Jared is extremely excited to have the opportunity to meet media icon, Mark Roberts!!!! Mark was extremely excited about Seventy Eight °C Spirits and was happy to learn of our presence.

Locally Crafted Spirits Hope to Become the Toasts of Their Towns From McClatchy DC News 'Tis the season for festive beverages, and revelers increasingly are enjoying locally made spirits as a new generation embraces drinks made from recipes dating to the days of Prohibition. The craft distilled-spirits business is taking off all over the country - often with tours and tasting rooms - in urban and suburban areas from Washington, D.C., to North Carolina... Read the full article here.