If you took Silicon Alley, Indie Rock Scene, Inc Magazine and the Mad Scientist and put it all in a blender, I guess you might come up with something close to Indy Spirits Expo coming to New York on May 16 as part of Manhattan Cocktail Classic (May 13-17, 2011).
Colorful names like Death Door Spirits, pinups in full bloom at Balls Vodka.
Let's not forget Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine.
Ryan the bartender would have a blast.
Not sure yet if I will attend.
Sorry to say, I am more a wine than a spirits guy.
Thanks to Roseann of Cockspur Rum for mentioning event to me