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🌱 Austin 85 Light Whiskey Launched + 'Live Fire' Over An Open Flame

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Happy Wednesday, people of Austin! Here's everything you need to know today in Austin.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, windy and cooler. High: 80 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

  1. Austin Craft Spirits Company, makers of Austin 101 Light Whiskey, launched Austin 85 Light Whiskey which will be sold in liquor stores across Texas. "Austin 85 has a balanced nose with mineral, butterscotch and vanilla aromas, spectacular roundness and a long, smooth finish" and "primarily uses corn, wheat, and malted barley from Texas." According to the founders, "Austin 101 and Austin 85 share the same crafting excellence that made Austin 101 a two-time gold-award winner in 2021: they are both made in Austin, Texas, extracting the essence of local Texas grains, handmade in small batches, and sustainably finished in local recycled bourbon barrels." The liquor which is "42.5 percent alcohol by volume" is "produced by Austin Craft Spirits Company and distributed by Republic National Distributing Company." It comes "in 750 ml bottles and costs $32 per bottle. For more details visit: (EIN News)
  2. Deep Eddy Pool, located at 401 Deep Eddy Ave., will be closed "for its annual spring cleaning" from Sunday, April 10-Sunday, April 24 and "will reopen on Monday, April 25, with normal hours of operation. During the closure, please check the hours of operation for other City of Austin pools by visiting AustinTexas.gov/Pools. For more information, please contact the Austin Parks and Recreation's Aquatic Administration and Training Center by calling 512-974-9330 and visit: (AustinTexas.gov)
  3. On Thursday, April 15, Austin Food & Wine Alliance will host its "Live Fire" event from 6:30-9 p.m. at Camp Mabry, located at 2200 W 35th St. The event will feature chefs showcasing their cooking skills "over an open flame." There will also be music, drinks, and more! Tickets range from $95 to $175 and can be purchased here. For more information on the event and participating chefs, please visit: (FOX 7 Austin)

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Today in Austin:

From my notebook:

  • "A neighbor in Windsor Hills is looking for a mechanic to fix a 2012 Jeep Patriot. For more information, sign up on Nextdoor for free and contact them via that site." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor in Milwood needs landscaping and designing services for a reasonable price. If you have information on these services, please sign up for free on Nextdoor and message them there." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor in Rattan Creek is looking for a good seamstress to do some basic alterations. Please contact them with recommendations by signing up for free on Nextdoor and contacting them there." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor in East Cesar Chavez needs a dog cage. Please sign up for free on Nextdoor and let them know there if you have one to spare." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor in Buckingham Estates needs a pergola repaired or replaced, and a small wooden deck built. Please contact them at Nextdoor with any information by signing up for free on that site and messaging them there." (Nextdoor)
  • "If you are in need of house remodeling services, please call, text or email 512-698-0085 for free estimates and visit finefinishatx@gmail.com https://m.facebook.com/finefinishatx/?ref=bookmarks." (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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