“Yuck!” is what most people instantly think, as their mind flips over to distilled white vinegar in gallon plastic bottles (you know, what you have tucked under your sink for cleaning.) Sipping vinegar, is a subject that has been lost to most of our minds, but when you break it down, I bet we all have at least 2-3 varieties tucked away for making vinaigrette, and marinades.
Tavern Vinegar Co. is the brainchild of Chef Jonathon Sawyer up in Cleveland, and now resides in the confines of Middle West Spirits in the Short North. The vinegar is all hand crafted from single origin alcohols and provides a variety of flavors you don’t typically see on the shelves of many markets. Although I didn't make it to the vinegar open house at Middle West, I have tasted a few of the vinegar options available:
- Riesling Wine Vinegar: A supple sweet vinegar with a lightly fruity character- perfect for citrus dressings and splashing on oysters
- Chardonnay Wine Vinegar: A mild vinegar tanned with light notes of oak- a nice choice for cocktails, or sharp vinaigrette, perhaps a fish marinade
- Rose Wine Vinegar: Super acidic, super sour, almost like nail polish remover
- Craft Beer Vinegar: Dark Winter Ale: Sharp acidity with redeeming hop notes and a hint of caramel- perfect for a marinade or adding brighter notes to beer cheese soups
- Craft Beer Vinegar: Doppel Bock: Rich and smoky, this vinegar is destined to be a favorite, add it to just about anything you wish!
- Stout Vinegar: Dark and full with notes of coffee and caramel- this robust vinegar will be great in hearty stews, or go great with your Pittsburgh filet
So think twice before you reach for the generic bottle of vinegar on the supermarket shelf. Show a little creativity and pizzazz, try out these flask-like bottles of vinegar when you need something to add that missing character to your next meal. You pretty much can’t go wrong with the darker options, but be wary of that rose wine option.
Keep Eating,
JTFussy
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