Best Beer Tap Handles; Nordstrom Bar; Tilth's Gin

SEATTLE— Odin, Emerald City Beer and Redhook make the list of the 23 best craft beer tap handles in America, according to Thrillist. Wonder if they knew about this joint effort. [EaterWire]

BELLEVUE— On July 26, the Bellevue Nordstrom will unveil a new cocktail lounge in the middle of women's apparel on level two. Puget Sound Business Journal reports that Nordstrom will be closely watching the test concept, called Habitant, to determine whether these bars will be built in other stores. [PSBJ]

BALLARD— On Saturday, Ballard Annex Oyster House will host its first annual Scotch and Oyster Sip and Slurp to celebrate National Scotch Day. The event runs from 4 to 6 pm and features four oyster and scotch pairings curated by John Ueding, craft spirits manager for Click Distributing, and chef Joe Rieke. Tickets are $25 and are on sale now. [EaterWire]

WALLINGFORD— Tilth has teamed up with Everett's Bluewater Distilling to create their own signature spirit. According to the restaurant, the organic gin was created to be versatile and taste distinctly Northwest (pine, saltwater, sweetness). Right now, the gin is being used in the Tilth Martini alongside vermouth and Scrappy's orange bitters for $13. [EaterWire]