Category Archives: Spirits
Fashion’s Night Out
This past Friday I attended my first Fashion Week event. The focus was more food and drink than it was fashion. Finger Lakes Distilling was invited as one of the artisanal whiskeys.
Free booze this week
Finger Lakes Distilling has two upcoming events at Union Square Wines & Spirits. From their website: Event Date: Friday, July 30, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Description of tasting: Join USQ and Finger Lakes Distillery’s Selena Shannon for a look at their … Continue reading
Asimov enjoys a McKenzie rye Manhattan
Granted, the Diner’s Journal post on July 16th focused primarily on vermouth, but it’s always exciting to get a mention in the New York Times! ABC Kitchen Rye Whiskey Manhattan 1 1/2 ounces McKenzie rye whiskey 3/4 ounce Carpano Antica … Continue reading
Local gin delivered to your door
Oh, yes. Effective this week, FreshDirect is carrying Seneca Drums Gin! Here’s what they have to say about it: This tasty gin is one of our favorite elixirs from upstate NY’s Finger Lakes Distilling. Named for the lake above which … Continue reading
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Is premium booze better than the cheap stuff?
Jeremy Hsu, a staff writer for Life’s Little Mysteries, recently addressed this question and asked yours truly to comment. View the story here.
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We’ve made another fan
David Flaherty pens the blog Grapes & Grains, and recently posted, “Channeling the Spirit of the Finger Lakes“, highlighting his favorite offerings from Finger Lakes Distilling. Go visit him (and have a cocktail) at Hearth or Terroir in NYC.
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Martha gets down with FLD
The McKenzie Rye is featured in the current issue of Martha Stewart Living.
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More love for the white dog
Josh Ozersky penned “White Dog Rising: Moonshine’s Moment” for Time yesterday. Some highlights: “Why is moonshine making a comeback? For the same reason absinthe did a few years ago. Because it’s delicious. Because it’s illegal. And because it’s cool.” “None … Continue reading
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White dog has its day in the NYT
In today’s Dining Section, Robert Simonson’s article, “Moonshine Finds New Craftsmen and Enthusiasts” discusses the current popularity of unaged whiskey aka white dog aka moonshine. Bottled fresh from the still, without a kiss of oak, these tasty whiskies are starting … Continue reading
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What does John know?
John Hansell, editor and publisher of the Malt Advocate, pens a blog with the same title as this post. Yesterday he announced the impending release of McKenzie Bourbon.
