Munich-based bar owner and whiskey expert Stefan Gabányi recently released a new edition of Schumann whiskey lexicon, which he first wrote in 1996, because he says whiskey is evolving and gaining popularity like never before. “It’s a bit of a phenomenon because there is usually a generational gap with spirits – no one wants to […]
The laid-back Polynesian vibes of tiki bars, which have gained a foothold since their launch in Hollywood in the 1950s, have helped many people soak up in style. But in terms of spirits, rum is the go-to addition to tiki cocktails. Just watch Serious Eats’ Tiki 101: Beginner’s Guide, which states, “Want to make some […]
In late August, when the Great Jones Distilling Company opens, Manhattan will have its first legal whiskey distillery since the advent of Prohibition in 1920. Along with its stunning 500-gallon still, NoHo’s four-story, 28,000-square-foot space will include a cocktail bar; an event space; a restaurant run by chef Adam Raksin, formerly of Per Se, which […]
Olivia Griffin had a vision for her tiki bar. Part of that vision involved music and burlesque (Titty Tuesdays and Bamboo & Bondage are theme nights at The Limbo). But she also wanted her tropical drink oasis in Louisville to stand out in a different way — through bourbon. But using whiskey in some of […]
Eureka!, which many refer to as “Eureka Burger,” expanded its local presence by adding a fifth Bay Area location this month in Santa Clara at 2762 Augustine Drive. It’s located in the Santa Clara Square Marketplace shopping center and debuted on July 12. Beyond the local area, the Southern California-based chain has two dozen restaurants […]
Photos: Shutterstock; Design: Rebecca Hoskins/Thrillist You don’t need to turn your kitchen into a mad scientist’s laboratory to make cocktails at home as tasty as those you’ll find at the local bar. In fact, a few simple upgrades to tried-and-true classics can make a drink taste completely new. Whether it’s a whiskey ginger with a […]
The bottle of Old Ingledew whiskey, considered the oldest in the world whiskey still extant, sold for more than four times its pre-sale estimate at Skinner Auctioneers’ June Rare Spirits online auction. It grossed $137,500. Legendary financier John Pierpont Morgan was thought to have acquired the bottle during a visit to Georgia, but further research […]
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JAMESON, SHUTTERSTOCK; DESIGN BY REBECCA HOSKINS Why does once the temperature is consistently above 70 degrees whiskey take a back seat on your bar cart? For some reason, the spirit has earned a reputation for being a hardy cold weather drink…but it really is more versatile than that. With ice, the right […]
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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Northgate’s Rough Draft Whiskey Bar will reopen on Friday after being closed for nine months. Last fall the building caught fire and Randall Summers, 28, was arrested and charged with two counts of arson. Since then, the owners have worked to get things going again. “We rolled up our sleeves, we […]
ASHEBORO, NC (WGHP) – The city of Asheboro is teeming with economic and cultural resources. Tom Papas, along with his sister and wife, decided to take advantage of it all by opening Leo’s Whiskey Bar on North Street. The members-only bar is a tribute to Tom’s father, Leo. “He was just an honest guy who […]