Spirits Sampled in Structured Flights

Tasting spirits side by side reveals differences that single pours obscure—vodka filtered multiple times versus once, bourbon aged in charred versus toasted barrels, gin distilled with citrus-forward botanicals versus juniper-heavy profiles. Souptown Deli and Remedy Room offers curated tasting flights in Superior and the Twin Ports featuring selections from Lucky Guys Distillery, a family-owned distillery based in Hudson, Wisconsin. Known for its wide selection of handcrafted spirits, Lucky Guys Distillery produces bourbon, vodka, gin, whiskey, amaretto, limoncello, bitters, and other specialty offerings that give customers a broader tasting experience.

The Remedy Room has chosen Lucky Guys Distillery as its exclusive liquor distributor, bringing locally crafted spirits into cocktails, martinis, old fashioneds, and tasting flights. Their whiskey is made from corn grown on Michelle Whitehead’s family farmstead, reflecting the distillery’s commitment to quality ingredients and a personal, small-batch approach. With more than 27 varieties of spirits available, customers can explore familiar favorites alongside unique liqueurs and specialty pours.

Each flight includes measured pours of three to five spirits or liqueurs selected for contrast—light-bodied vodka next to grain-forward bourbon, citrus-forward gin beside sweeter liqueurs, or amaretto paired with deeper, more complex specialty spirits. The bartender arranges the tasting in a sequence that moves from lighter flavors to heavier profiles, preventing dominant tastes from overwhelming subtle differences in earlier pours.

Tasting flights use smaller glassware—often whiskey tumblers or cordial glasses—so you can swirl each pour and evaluate aroma before sipping. Vodka tastings highlight filtration differences: heavily filtered vodka tastes neutral with minimal burn, while less-filtered versions may carry more grain character and texture. Bourbon flights compare mash bills, barrel influence, and aging time, producing flavor ranges from caramel sweetness to oak tannin. Citrus-forward gin pulls grapefruit, lemon peel, or other bright botanicals to the front of the blend, creating a lighter profile than juniper-heavy gins.

Once you've tasted through a flight, you'll notice how cinnamon whiskey adds warmth, how coffee liqueur shifts from sweet to roasted, and how nut-based or herbal liqueurs can add earthy, bitter, or aromatic notes that contrast with sweeter pours like amaretto. These distinctions become clearer when spirits are tasted in sequence rather than mixed into cocktails where sugar, citrus, and mixers can mask the base flavor.

Flight sizes adjust based on how many spirits you want to compare—three-spirit flights work for focused comparisons within a single category, while five-spirit flights allow broader exploration across vodka, bourbon, gin, whiskey, and liqueur options. The tasting format encourages sampling premium spirits you might not order in full cocktails due to cost or unfamiliarity, while giving you a closer look at the craftsmanship behind Lucky Guys Distillery and the Remedy Room’s bar program.