The Balvenie distillery was founded by William Grant in 1892. Along with its neighboring sister distillery, Glenfiddich, founded in 1886, it would prove to be the foundation of a Scotch whisky and global beverage empire that today encompasses dozens of brands and operates around the globe William Grant & Sons is the third largest producer… Read more »
Emily Price What do Jimmy Jam, Michael Che, Patti Smith, and Malcom Gladwell all have in common? They’re all exceptionally creative people. They’re all also guests of Questlove’s newest web series: Quest for Craft. Created in partnership with The Balvenie, the series centers around conversations between Questlove and iconic creators where they discuss their creative processes,… Read more »
What started out as an April Fools’ gag is now a one-of-a-kind jarred pickle from Katz’s Delicatessen and Hendrick’s Gin. By Florence Fabricant || September 27, 2021 A pastrami sandwich with a martini alongside is a good idea. Make them with pastrami from Katz’s Delicatessen and Hendrick’s Gin, and you can tie them together with… Read more »
America Is Finally Getting a Second Guinness Brewery and Yes, You Can Visit Construction is set to start on the 15,000-square-foot facility in Chicago’s Fulton Market district this fall. By Mike Pomranz September 22, 2021 Guinness has always held a unique position in the beer world. When craft brewing emerged as a counterpoint to fizzy… Read more »
Click here to listen. We take the show on the road to Dan’s hometown of Philadelphia, and sample all sorts of cool stuff including whiskeys made with venison and beavers’ anal glands… yum! Dan’s drinking buddies are Steven Grasse and Charlie Hall. Food & Wine Magazine dubbed Steven “the punk-rock prince of small-batch spirits.” He… Read more »
This New Hampshire distiller adds venison whiskey to their lineup Flavored spirits aren’t new. Distillers who fancy themselves inventive have come up with concoctions like jalapeño and mango tequilas, and sippers that are flavored with grapefruit, blood orange and even whipped cream. Amateurs. The mad scientists at Tamworth Distilling live in a bold… Read more »
Whether you’re in the mood for a local brew or want a craft cocktail, these winners have you covered. Editor’s Picks Craft Cocktails Industry East opened on Hanover Street in Manchester just as the pandemic turned the restaurant business upside down. Despite the added challenges, Jeremy Hart and Dan Haggerty created a charming, intimate bar… Read more »
You’ve heard of mystery meat, Mystery Men and Mystery Science Theater. But have you ever considered the concept of mystery gin? Leave it to the off-beat and creative minds at Tamworth Distilling in New Hampshire to come up with an alcohol so secret that even its own distiller doesn’t know the flavors he’s concocting…. Read more »
Get to know the category beyond cognac. Brandy is dandy, and it comes in many forms beyond cognac, the best-known brandy category. These spirits hail from all over the world, rather than just from France, and are distilled from a wide range of fruits, not just grapes. That said, cognac still remains a touchpoint… Read more »
Consumers want to be told that the products they’re purchasing and enjoying are better for the world at large. Here are some distilleries that actually are making a difference. By Brad Japhe April 21, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT Grain, water, yeast—and CO₂? On average, crafting a single 750-milliliter bottle of liquor results in some 6.5 pounds… Read more »
