Philadelphia Distilling was established in 2005. It is the first craft distillery in Pennsylvania since prohibition. Founders Andrew Auwerda and Timothy Yarnell see the demand and appreciation for high-quality American spirits. Together they aim to educate through historically based brands while producing some of the finest hand crafted spirits that …
Every St. Patrick’s Day, renowned name in whiskey Jameson proudly displays the creative merits of its homeland with a limited edition bottle created by an Irish artist. This year the work of Steve McCarthy graces the famous label, merging historical and contemporary Dublin in mere inches—now that’s talent! McCarthy has …
Like so many delicious recipes, C3 Carciofo has Italian origins. In 1883, Francesco Amodeo’s great-grandfather built a legacy crafting liqueurs along the Amalfi Coast. Four generations later, Washington, D.C.-based distillery Don Ciccio & Figli is going full steamer ahead with an updated version of the family’s traditional artichoke liqueur. Barrel-aged …
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 and has been observed as a religious holiday in Ireland for over 1,000 years. What started as a religious feast and celebration held on the anniversary of the Saint’s death in the fifth century has evolved into a celebration held around the …
Never heard of Skyline Chili? Who cares! Pack your bags for Cincinnati, Ohio on a pilgrimage to Taft’s Ale House! Converted from a nineteenth-century Evangelical church, this impressively built restaurant-brewery hybrid is named in honor of the 27th U.S. president, who also called Cincinnati home. But regardless of your interest …
Is there an old man sitting next to you, making love to his tonic and gin? Ask him if he’s ever tried the stuff from Empire Spirits Project. This distillery revels in masterfully redefining gin’s occasionally stodgy presence… Instead of an only-slightly-more-drinkable-version of your grandpa’s cologne, Empire Spirits concocts a …
An age-old Polish and Lithuanian libation, Krupnik is a deep gold, honey-rich liqueur, traditionally served with greetings or over dessert…maybe literally, atop a scoop of ice cream, if you’ve found Djinn Spirits‘ delectable version. After starting with locally available honey, Djinn adds cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and vanilla to augment the …
Michter’s has a long historical legacy tracing all the way back to the founding of America’s first whiskey company. Originally called Shenk’s after founder John Shenk, the distillery was known for producing whiskey from rye grain. Legend has it that this particular rye whiskey was so popular that George Washington …
Mount Gay Distilleries asks you to join in a toast of special celebration: The Barbados rum maker presents collector’s edition XO Cask Strength to commemorate 50 years of independence for its island home. The 126-proof release is a carefully planned blend of eight- to fifteen-year oak-barrel-aged batches creating an intricate …
A true flavor of Portugal will be available to the public in the heart of London from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday April 4th at RHS Lindley Hall. This unique event will celebrate Portuguese wines, food and music brought to you by Wines of Portugal and will feature …
Cracking open a Trickery Beer is like bobbing for apples, except you can actually enjoy it over the age of six (indeed, you should technically only enjoy it well past age six). This Imperial Milk Stout has been aged for eight months in apple brandy barrels, so you can enjoy …
Is your favorite club struggling to pay the electric bill? The day is saved (just past the eleventh hour) with Midnight Saber Belvedere Vodka! The same luxe splash of translucent ambrosia now comes inside a bottle sure to make black velvet paintings pale in comparison: This glass jet backdrop with …