AOA7 drawing: Nine Pin Cider + Albany Distilling
Drawing's closed!
This week AOA celebrates our 7th birthday, so of course that means presents. Throughout the week we'll have drawings for fun Capital Region stuff.
The next prize up includes:
+ A gift certificate for two 7-cider flight tastings at Nine Pin Cider Works in Albany
+ Two bottles of rum and a hoodie from Albany Distilling Co.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
"If you could bottle something about the Capital Region, what would it be?"
This could be anything. And, you know, we're not really looking at all too literally. You want to bottle the view from Thacher Park? Sure, why not. We'll draw one winner at random.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Thursday, March 26, 2015 to be entered in the drawing. You must be 21 years of age to enter. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by 5 pm on Friday and must respond by 5 pm on Monday, March 30.
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I would bottle the apple cider donuts from Indian ladder farm. Yum!
... said Becky on Mar 25, 2015 at 3:53 PM | link
The Saratoga race track
... said Sam on Mar 25, 2015 at 3:54 PM | link
I would bottle our summers because they are the best, but far too short and I need it now.
... said Kristin on Mar 25, 2015 at 3:55 PM | link
If I could bottle anything in the Capital Region, it would be the sweet, tantalizing smell that wafts out of the doors of the Cider Belly Doughnut place. I don't even *like* doughnuts that much, but that smell makes me lose any shred of willpower I ever might have had....
... said N on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:00 PM | link
Tulips from Spring, the swimming holes from Summer, the foliage from Fall, and a first snow from Winter!
... said julie on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:02 PM | link
El Loco's frozen margaritas.
... said Rae on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:03 PM | link
I wish I could bottle up some of Sam's Italian Restaurant's amazing red sauce.
... said Josh K. on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:05 PM | link
I would bottle trivia night at Philly's!!
... said Amanda C on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:06 PM | link
I would bottle all the Troy 'hater-ade'. Let it ferment for 20 years and then sip it like a fine wine while I look upon a totally revitalized city.
... said Brian on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:08 PM | link
I want to bottle the taste of the McToberfest with a brown sugar rim from the Van Dyke in Schenectady!
... said Laura P on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:12 PM | link
Albany water. You don't realize how good you have it until you move to another area that requires you to buy tons of filters because the water is so heavily chlorinated it smells like public pool water.
... said Dan McD. on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:13 PM | link
I would bottle the smell of fresh baked bread that comes from the Freihofer's factory.
... said Liz on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:16 PM | link
I would bottle up all the snow and salt and send it packing for SPRING!
... said Jessica on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:16 PM | link
I'd bottle up the view of the Albany skyline from the Patroon Bridge at dusk in autumn.
...mostly because then I could save it to look at while I'm not driving.
... said KGB on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:20 PM | link
gus's hot dog grease
... said Tom on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:21 PM | link
I'd bottle that feeling you get when you have I-90 (between exit 2 and exit 6) all to yourself - usually only happens early in the morning or late at night. Vroom vroom!
... said Sabrina on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:22 PM | link
The feeling of being in a small city. I wish I could bottle up every familiar face, trusty blogger, and local feeling to take with me wherever my road may lead.
... said HM on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:24 PM | link
I'll take a bottle of All Over Albany in a brown paper bag, please!!!
... said Ron on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:26 PM | link
We'd make a mint bottling former Mayor Jennings' mysterious orange spray-tanning substance as a Miraculous Revitalizing Youth Elixir.
... said Mike on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:30 PM | link
I would totally bottle the condition of our streets right now. You never know when you need to crack open a can of apocalypse, right?
... said ethan on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:34 PM | link
The water, Albany has the best water in the world.
... said greg on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:44 PM | link
I would bottle the delicious smell of hot dogs, fries, and burgers cooking at Jumpin' Jacks (opening tomorrow!)
... said Jenn on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:46 PM | link
I would bottle the Palace. I love that place.
... said Sarah on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:49 PM | link
I'd bottle the lovely smell now on North Pearl Street since Cider Belly Doughnuts opened. Cider Belly's made the whole downtown smell better, imagine that aroma could do wonders for other parts of town as well.
... said Graceful J on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:51 PM | link
The beautiful fall colors!
... said Kelly on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:55 PM | link
The smell of fall and cider donuts.
... said Katie on Mar 25, 2015 at 4:56 PM | link
Indian Ladder Apple Cider Donut Vodka
... said AS on Mar 25, 2015 at 5:05 PM | link
Pine Bush and Thacher park!
... said Tiffany on Mar 25, 2015 at 5:08 PM | link
The smell of the [insert disgusting body fluid of your choice here] trees on Lark Street in the spring. My intentions are not honorable.
... said JayK on Mar 25, 2015 at 5:10 PM | link
Corruption.
... said Adam on Mar 25, 2015 at 5:19 PM | link
The smell of rain in the spring. (Real spring, not this fake spring we've been having.)
... said Sarah on Mar 25, 2015 at 5:44 PM | link
music from SPAC on a warm summer night!
... said Lexi on Mar 25, 2015 at 5:46 PM | link
I would like to bottle the feeling of a perfect June evening in Albany. I will then drink it in February.
... said E. on Mar 25, 2015 at 5:50 PM | link
I'd bottle the scent of roseshell azalea in bloom. Always a treat to find some while hiking through the pine bush.
... said Rich on Mar 25, 2015 at 5:51 PM | link
If I could bottle one thing about the capital region it would be Tulip Fest. The small moments from Tulip Fest are some of the happiest of my summers.
... said Susan King on Mar 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM | link
The view from Thacher Park on a sunny October day
... said Paul on Mar 25, 2015 at 6:10 PM | link
Rum from Albany Distilling Company and Nine Pin Cider from Nine Pin Cider! Oh wait...Something else?! How about the great music that has been coming to the Palace the past couple years so I could listen to the shows whenever I want.
... said Mike Maloney on Mar 25, 2015 at 6:11 PM | link
Autumn
... said Shaun on Mar 25, 2015 at 6:14 PM | link
I'd like to bottle its hilly sunsets and the friendliness of our troy neighbors!
... said Jennifer on Mar 25, 2015 at 6:28 PM | link
I would bottle hudson river water and sell it as weed killer :-)
... said Mark on Mar 25, 2015 at 6:56 PM | link
The smell of the Hudson RIver!
... said Dan on Mar 25, 2015 at 7:03 PM | link
The crummy weather ... And then we can ship that bottle out.
... said Rita on Mar 25, 2015 at 7:06 PM | link
I would bottle up all the snow and turn it into a snow globe!
... said Vicky on Mar 25, 2015 at 7:29 PM | link
The perfect location of Albany. Everything is within reach from the Adirondacks and the Catskills to Lake George to NYC/Boston/Montreal. All these locations allow for an abundance of activities such as camping, kayaking, swimming, hiking, snowboarding, skiing and more.
... said Ilana on Mar 25, 2015 at 7:31 PM | link
i would bottle the summertime, summertime in the Cap Region brings so much activity and fun, and I wish it would last all year long.
... said Rita on Mar 25, 2015 at 7:48 PM | link
zippy sauce!
... said dt on Mar 25, 2015 at 7:52 PM | link
The sense of community I feel when I'm out and about in Troy. I'd like to take that with me whenever I choose to leave this area.
... said Ellie on Mar 25, 2015 at 8:10 PM | link
DRD
... said jes on Mar 25, 2015 at 8:52 PM | link
The view of downtown coming in from 787S towards Empire Plaza
... said Julie on Mar 25, 2015 at 9:17 PM | link
I'd bottle up some soft serve from Twist to save for a winter day when it's closed!
... said Heather on Mar 25, 2015 at 9:39 PM | link
I would bottle the rush hour traffic on the Northway between Albany and Clifton Park, then throw that bottle into the ocean and pity the poor municipality that eventually finds said bottle on some (hopefully) faraway beach and opens it.
... said KJS on Mar 26, 2015 at 12:07 AM | link
The tulips in Washington Park which bedazzle the young and the old every year and make one feel good about being alive!
... said Sharmon on Mar 26, 2015 at 1:16 AM | link
I would definitely bottle up some of Cider Belly's Crazy Monkey donuts... it'd be almost sickeningly sweet to drink, but I'd find a way.
... said Jack C on Mar 26, 2015 at 7:19 AM | link
I would bottle the smell of Gus's Hotdogs. That is all..
... said Sam on Mar 26, 2015 at 7:19 AM | link
I would bottle a crisp autumn day where the leaves are at peak color.....the sky is a vivid blue and the smell of apple cider donuts is in the air..............
... said llcwine on Mar 26, 2015 at 8:01 AM | link
I would bottle Last Vestige Music Shop in Albany. 25 years and still going strong!
... said Trevor on Mar 26, 2015 at 8:03 AM | link
I'd bottle some cider doughnuts to enjoy year round.
... said Dan on Mar 26, 2015 at 8:46 AM | link
I would like to bottle the State Legislature and keep it tightly corked until the mass of self righteous personality whores melds together into a tempered introspective fusion of political sense. Only then should it be opened for consumption.
... said ace on Mar 26, 2015 at 8:58 AM | link
The wind from atop the ADK high peaks.
... said spencer on Mar 26, 2015 at 8:59 AM | link
In keeping with the distillery theme, I'd like to see another local agricultural product -- maple sap -- incorporated into a boozy libation.
... said chrisck on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:00 AM | link
I would totally bottle the experience from all the trail runs you can do in the area: Pine Bush, Thacher, Tawasentha... awesome times.
... said boya3706 on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:04 AM | link
I'd bottle fall. It's my favorite season, and there's nowhere more beautiful than the Adirondacks that time of year.
... said Adam on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:09 AM | link
I would bottle up the quiet, snowy winter nights in Washington Park and then open it on the hottest day of the summer!
... said Laura M. on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:10 AM | link
Sidewalks- Albany is such a walkable town. Newer planned communities around the country don't seem to have a pedestrian friendly feel to them.
... said Julie on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:13 AM | link
I would bottle up fall. The leaves, apple picking, pumpkins.
... said Jay on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:21 AM | link
In my bottle you'd find my perfect early fall day in Albany, crisp warm air, the smell of the grill smoking pork ribs from Mulligan Creek Acres, a good book and a nice Whiskey Sour made with Albany Distilling Co.'s Ironweed Bourbon.
... said GJ on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:22 AM | link
I would bottle up Tulip Fest, so I could open it up and feel the warm air and hear the music and excitement
... said Jordan B on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:28 AM | link
Id bottle up a burger from druthers
... said Tyler on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:30 AM | link
I'd bottle the ultra-hot weather we get in August and let a little out every now and then in February.
... said Cori on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:31 AM | link
I would bottle the hollandaise sauce at Iron Gate, and the alive at five concerts in the summer!
... said Kerry on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:38 AM | link
The intense aroma of homefries from Cafe Madison during my morning run up and down Madison and Washington!
... said Chris on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:38 AM | link
I'd bottle up the first week of May in Center Square/Washington Park. It's my favorite time of year. There is a renewed sense of optimism, the spring blooms are in full effect and winter is just a distant memory.
... said acw on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:39 AM | link
the view from Rt 7, going over the hill and heading towards Troy, at night. one of my absolute favorite spots to drive through and admire all the city lights.
... said sara on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:40 AM | link
If I could bottle one thing about the capital region, it would be summer nights in downtown Troy. All the college kids are gone and the city is perfect for walking around!
... said Caitlin on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:42 AM | link
I would bottle the smell on my clothes after a warm summer night of grilling on an open fire!
... said Alicia on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:45 AM | link
The fun at the Saratoga Race Course.
... said John M. on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:48 AM | link
I would bottle up the warm spring air on the edge of Hang Glider cliff in Thacher park, circling vultures included.
... said James at 46 or so on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:14 AM | link
I'd bottle up the water.
Seriously, Albany water tastes damn good!
... said Spoon on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:16 AM | link
I would bottle up the summer months to use during the winter months.
... said Megan on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:34 AM | link
I'd bottle up that great feeling of history you feel when you walk around the streets of Albany. There's nothing like a good walk around this history-rich city to put things in perspective for you.
... said Matt on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:43 AM | link
I would bottle a crisp dry Fall day with perfect blue skies.....
... said Tess on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:47 AM | link
Summer!
... said Tam on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:47 AM | link
The sound of silence. I'd source it from downtown Albany on a weeknight.
... said Susan on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:53 AM | link
bottle up all the snow!
... said Jian on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:56 AM | link
Mexican Radio's Blackberry Margaritas!!
... said Debi on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:58 AM | link
The friendliness of the residents -- I've lived a lot of places, but the Capital Region has always stood head and shoulders above those other places on the "friendliest" scale.
... said Bob W. on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:58 AM | link
I would bottle my thoughts about all the great things the City of Albany has to offer and offer a drink to all the naysayers I encounter.
... said Shawn on Mar 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM | link
A warm summer night at the Snowman in Troy.
... said Charles on Mar 26, 2015 at 11:13 AM | link
I would bottle a few of those early, optimistic days of spring to get me through the winter.
... said Nick on Mar 26, 2015 at 11:34 AM | link
Cold and snow and send them back to Minnesota
... said Lin Combs on Mar 26, 2015 at 11:37 AM | link
I'd bottle up all the college radio. Pretty good stuff and one of the best things about there being so many universities around here
... said E on Mar 26, 2015 at 11:40 AM | link
I'd bottle the sound of the Cohoes Falls when they're at their peak. When spring is in full swing and all that snow melt is rushing down the Mohawk!
... said Adam C on Mar 26, 2015 at 11:57 AM | link
I would bottle the scent in the air in mid-September when it starts to feel like fall.
... said Michelle on Mar 26, 2015 at 12:01 PM | link
All the live music so I could open for a little listen now and then.
... said Brianna on Mar 26, 2015 at 12:09 PM | link
I know it's lame, but I would bottle Spring weather and release it in the Winter (which is, well, very taxing around here).
... said Joe A on Mar 26, 2015 at 12:12 PM | link
Our rain. So we can give it to the South West when they run out of water.
... said Fox on Mar 26, 2015 at 12:24 PM | link
Tulips from Washington Park!
... said Jennifer on Mar 26, 2015 at 12:24 PM | link
It has been really wonderful to read everyone's responses! There has been so much written about fall in Albany and apple cider doughnuts, so I'd like to bottle a summer picnic at Tanglewood.
... said Rohan on Mar 26, 2015 at 12:30 PM | link
i would bottle the regional insecurities and forever leave them in a dark cupboard to age and age and age for all eternity.
... said CAOD on Mar 26, 2015 at 12:39 PM | link
The smell after a spring rain
... said Brian on Mar 26, 2015 at 12:47 PM | link
The air on a sunny morning, boating around the Sacandaga.
... said John on Mar 26, 2015 at 1:10 PM | link
Orange Mango's tofu noodle soup. All day, everyday.
... said jess (jamesjake) on Mar 26, 2015 at 1:12 PM | link
Perreca's tomato pie.
... said james b on Mar 26, 2015 at 1:13 PM | link
I'd bottle the feeling I get when I see my son running around the backyard in the spring, summer and fall!
... said zas1214 on Mar 26, 2015 at 1:21 PM | link
I would bottle blue moon ice cream from Moxie's Ice Cream so my boys could have it all year round.
... said Matt on Mar 26, 2015 at 1:31 PM | link
The smell of spring and the sound of peepers.
... said Russell on Mar 26, 2015 at 1:40 PM | link
I'd bottle that time we saw Slender Shoulders at Valentine's and I think maybe they played a Felice Brothers song but I didn't know any Felice Brothers stuff besides Frankie's Gun at the time, and later trying to remember back I can never be sure whether that happened or if my mind just conflated two different songs / experiences into one. But I'm not sure if I'd ever open the bottle, 'cause maybe it's better not to know.
... said laiskiainen on Mar 26, 2015 at 1:44 PM | link
I'd bottle the cherry blossoms that bloom for such a short amount of time in Washington Park.
... said katie a. on Mar 26, 2015 at 1:59 PM | link
I would bottle the ice skaters on Buckingham Pond in the dead of winter.
... said Kendle on Mar 26, 2015 at 2:12 PM | link
I would bottle the Palais Royale
... said Kyle on Mar 26, 2015 at 2:18 PM | link
The Delaware ave neighborhood. So much goodness happening.
... said ed on Mar 26, 2015 at 2:34 PM | link
Chicken Pad Thai from Thunder Mountain Curry. All day, erry day.
... said Saraeeee on Mar 26, 2015 at 2:35 PM | link
The fact that I run into someone I know every time I go out. I love that!
... said Sarah S on Mar 26, 2015 at 2:48 PM | link
I would bottle the smell of all 4 seasons at Grafton Lake State Park. Each season there has its own distinct scent and each of them calm my soul.
... said Kate H on Mar 26, 2015 at 3:33 PM | link
Nipper. He's the first thing I ever noticed coming into Albany back in 1980 and he's still the best thing I love about our city landscape, besides the Plaza of course.
... said Debra on Mar 26, 2015 at 3:43 PM | link
Capital Region Summers. The winters here are brutal, but the summers are magical, from downtown Albany to Saratoga, and (almost) make up for it.
... said C. on Mar 26, 2015 at 3:56 PM | link
I'd love to bottle this winter and take it out on a sweltering hot summer day, pop the cork, and just chill.
... said Alisa on Mar 26, 2015 at 4:08 PM | link
All the scents and tastes of the Troy Farmer's Market!
... said Jessica R W on Mar 26, 2015 at 4:10 PM | link
The blue cheese dressing from The Ruck. It's perfect.
... said Mike on Mar 26, 2015 at 4:27 PM | link
All the free live music in the summertime!
... said Marie on Mar 26, 2015 at 4:49 PM | link
I would bottle the tulips that set Albany ablaze with color come spring... should be just around the corner now!
... said Katrina on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:29 PM | link
Spectrum theater, bar none, the best in the area. (So is their popcorn!)
... said Maria on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:33 PM | link
the tulips! hopefully coming out soon :)
... said Lauren on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:50 PM | link
Summer in Saratoga.
... said Ben on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:52 PM | link
the seasonal garden beds in Washington park!
... said Josiah on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:58 PM | link
I would bottle up tulip fest. It would be great to be able to uncap the bottle in the middle of fe band enjoy a little spring.
... said Megan m on Mar 26, 2015 at 6:58 PM | link
I would bottle up our local breweries and cideries!
... said Marisa B on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:08 PM | link
I'd bottle up bread from placid baker, cheese from cheese traveler and fish from finn
... said enough already! on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:27 PM | link
Apple cider donuts!
... said Tori on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:35 PM | link
The wing sauce from 20 North!
... said EFC on Mar 26, 2015 at 10:49 PM | link
I would bottle up the excitement of summer in the capital district. Ice cream shops opening, drive in movies and talking under the stars.
... said Laura P on Mar 26, 2015 at 11:09 PM | link