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About Us
Dashfire's mission is to create hand-crafted blends that can be used by everyone who appreciates a quality cocktail, from professional bartenders to amateurs who enjoy experimenting at home with friends and family. We create unique products that will immediately enhance your favorite cocktail, with our inspiration drawn from the classic cocktails of days gone by.
The force behind Dashfire, Lee Egbert, is driven by an unending curiosity coupled with an appetite for travel and a desire to learn all he can about the flavors and spices of different cultures. Lee lived in China for a year and a half, and has also travelled extensively in Thailand, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, where he had the opportunity to learn first-hand about local herbs and spices as well as spirits and food. The inspiration for all Dashfire products is drawn from these experiences and flavors, as can be clearly seen in Mr. Lee’s Ancient Chinese Secret Bitters and Dashfire’s unique line of Tinctures. So imbibe with the peace of mind and knowledge that every effort was put into making our creations with the highest regard for the ingredients.
"You can find us in a number of liquor and specialty food stores in the Twin Cities area and across the country. Check our website for the complete list and follow us on Facebook for more information."
Brandy Old Fashioned Bitters
This product was inspired by a regional delight - the Brandy Old Fashioned. Whether you're muddling an orange or just adding bitters to your whiskey, this cold weather bitter will round out your cocktail. This bitter honors the traditional Old Fashioned and its many spirited versions.
Dashfire Vintage Orange No. 1
Our signature product, Dashfire Vintage Orange Bitters is Minnesota’s first (and only) barrel-aged bitters. Fresh orange rind is combined with quality bourbon and select spices, and then aged in a Minnesota-made white oak barrel to incorporate the flavor and sugars of the oak. Perfect for the classics like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans.
Mr. Lee’s Ancient Chinese Secret
Inspired by time spent in China and the abundant flavors and spices from that part of the world, Mr. Lee’s Ancient Chinese Secret Bitters combine flavors like ginger with a subtle taste of Sichuan peppercorns, known for their famous numbing quality when used in cooking. Ideal in cocktails like the Martinez.
Star Tribune
Coming soon to old Hamm's brewery in St. Paul: A distillery
by Jim Anderson
October 23, 2013
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WCCO Radio
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl shares information from the world of food & drink…at home, in restaurants, and at the market. This week, Dara dives into the influence of bitters with Lee Egbert of Dashfire Bitters. September 15, 2013
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Minnesota's craft distilleries in high spirits
by Jess Fleming
October 23, 2013
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Minnesota Public Radio
Appetites: Local companies drive bitters trend
by Tom Crann
September 11, 2013
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City Pages
Dashfire Bitters, a new kind of craft bitters for the home bartender
By Joy Summer
August 19, 2013
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