Chronogram Magazine “The variety and quality of locally distilled spirits (see December 2009 issue) continues to increase; Warwick now makes a gin, Berkshire Mountain Distillers make two (their Ethereal, which changes aromatics with each batch, lives up to its name), and Tuthilltown will have one for sale soon. Lovers of cassis have four versions to [...]
Tuthilltown sourced 90% of its grains from within NY State, the majority from within 10 miles of the distillery. These grains include a variety of corn called Whapsie Valley, as well as rye varietals that were identified with the help of a seed saver in New England. As a farm distillery, Tuthilltown must be financially [...]
“As any of you may are probably aware. May Day is related to the Celtic festival of Beltane and the Germanic festival of Walpurgis Night. Despite considerable time spent in consternation yesterday afternoon, I was unable to find a finer way to celebrate the day than to raise a glass of whiskey… and I did” Click here [...]
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“The tiny, tacky mini-bottles that are the mainstays of hotel minibars around the world are not for the James. Instead, the hotel equips each room’s “pantry” with 375-milliliter vessels of liquor, including international staples like Grey Goose vodka as well as local brands like Tuthilltown’s Hudson Whiskey” Click here to view more: www.dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com
“If you’re looking for something to put a little more hair on your tongue, you won’t want to miss a visit to Tuthilltown Spirits and historic gristmill in Gardiner. Before Prohibition, more than 1000 farm distillers produced alcohol from New York grains and fruits. Tuthilltown Spirits is bringing the tradition of small-batch distillation back to [...]
“I had lunch yesterday with my friend Julia at Septime. Correction: I had an absolutely lovely lunch with Julia at Septime. We opted for the 5-course tasting menu — an option I wouldn’t have taken without her urging and I’m delighted she insisted. Each dish was a surprise (there’s no printed menu for the tasting) and each was [...]
“I don’t always drink whiskey, but when I do…” it’s a bunch of different things. The exploration is part of the fun, the same as with gin (and maybe some other things in life). One distillery that consistently makes some of the tastiest stuff I’ve had is in Gardiner, NY – only about an hour [...]
Recipe courtesy of our friend Warren Bobrow 3 shots Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey 2 shots Lucid Absinthe Crushed Ice (Be sure to crush your ice in a vintage hand cranked machine) Granulated Raw Sugar (like the product- Sugar in the Raw) A couple drops of Grade B Maple Syrup (Optional: For depth) Freshly picked mint [...]
Warren Bobrow has again come up with another wonderful cocktail. Warren we truly appreciate the support you are giving us. Click here to view: www.beekman1802.com
