H is for Hawk + Scotch Pine

“H is for Hawk” by Helen Macdonald is a memoir that has you having all the feels. Helen Macdonald is a British author who grew up with a love for falconry. In the aftermath of her father’s death, she decides to purchase a Goshawk and uses the training process to sort through the grief she is contending with. Touching, emotional, and complex, this memoir transcends its genre. Be prepared for beautiful descriptions of the countryside, the incorporation of nature writing, and repeated dips into falcon training from the biography of the author TH White. 

A memoir that is born from the death of a parent deserves some heavily fortified liquor drinks. But, “H is for Hawk” is nuanced and needs more than just shots. It is filled with nature, the struggle to master one's own emotions, and attempting to bend wild things to your will. A Scotch Pine is just what this book needs. This drink has the strength of scotch to see you through, a solid mastery of bring surprising flavors together, and a little bit of nature mixed in for good measure.

Scotch Pine

• Pine Needle Infused Scotch Whiskey
• Festive Spices
• Distilled Lemon & Soda

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