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Our/New York Founder Dave Ortiz grew up in New York City, so when he had a chance to create the first distillery in Manhattan since Prohibition, he jumped on it. “Very few people in New…
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Ancient Greek philosophy already taught us about the balance in life and nature. Human health needs exercise as much as it needs enough rest; cooking delicious dishes requires taste equilibrium; building fast cars means adding…
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Whether it’s Memorial Day, July 4th, or any of August’s Dog Days, good cocktails can make the difference between just another summer day and a great one. With that in mind, we’ve put together a…
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At the very top of Valdobbiadene, a valley near Italy’s iconic Dolomite mountains, Glera grapes grown from stony soil catch the sun and the Adriatic breeze. The vines here are used to make Della Vite,…
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Last summer, Nikka Whisky Distilling unveiled Nikka Days, a new offering made for “everyday drinking occasions.” The smooth whisky immediately became one of the most drinkable on the market, perfect for everything from cocktails to…
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If Mr. Aeneas Coffey, the inventor of the first patented two column continuous still in 1830, would have known that almost two hundred years later there would be more than eighteen different models of stills…
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This summer, O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company will release Keeper’s Heart Irish-American Whiskey. The new offering from the Minneapolis-based brand sees two of the world’s strongest whiskey traditions come together to create something both familiar and completely…
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The Lost Explorer Mezcal is the brand at the top of every agave spirits lover’s current to-taste list. Officially launched back in December, it has already racked up awards across the globe and made moves…
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It’s Cinco de Mayo and for this first time in what seems like forever, we can finally unwind a little and, hopefully, mix up a couple tequila drinks. In years past, we’ve headed to our…
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Over the last few years, Camus has set out to make innovative Cognacs by traditional means, and, in turn, push the boundaries of current conceptions around the French brandy category. The grand adventure began last…