Tag: whiskey

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: Whiskey Edition

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: Whiskey Edition

Most people think of sipping whiskey by a warm fireplace in the winter, but it’s just as good in the summer. Mint Juleps, anyone? With Father’s Day around the corner, I thought it would be a great time to compile a list of some of my favorite whiskies, at all price ranges. As a fair warning, I’m much more partial […]

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Honeybee’s Bourbon & Rye Joins the East Village Cocktail Bar Scene

Honeybee’s Bourbon & Rye Joins the East Village Cocktail Bar Scene

From the team behind New York cocktail institutions like Death and Co andAmor y Amargo comes a new concept focusing on bourbon and rye. In the space formerly occupied by Cienfuegos, Honeybee’s is a cozy, saloon-inspired space on Avenue A where you can sip expertly crafted cocktails while old-timey music plays softly in the background. Each cocktail was made with […]

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WhistlePig Launches New Edition, Perfect for October

WhistlePig Launches New Edition, Perfect for October

  WhistlePig is a rye whiskey that we discovered a few years ago and fell in love with. Last week, we ventured to The Beekman’s Turret Penthouse to celebrate its newest launch, The Boss Hog V: The Spirit of Mauve. This new launch is the fifth edition of the brand’s best whiskies, in good company with past iterations The Boss Hog IV: […]

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Whiskey Feast Comes to NYC

Whiskey Feast Comes to NYC

Anyone who regularly reads Manhattan with a Twist knows that I’m no stranger to whiskey. So when I heard that an event called Whiskey Feast is coming to the city this weekend, I knew I had to learn more. This amazing food and drink festival from Cannonball Productions (they’re the superstars behind the Bacon and Beer Classic), will take place […]

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Whisky, a Hudson Cruise and a Water Spirit: Just Another Sunday in New York

Whisky, a Hudson Cruise and a Water Spirit: Just Another Sunday in New York

If you happened to set sail on the Hudson on a Sunday in June—or had some really good binoculars—you weren’t hallucinating if you saw a strange sight: the figure of a man-like creature, bedecked in seaweed hopping off a speed boat and onto a Circle Line-esque tourist boat. It was the Ardbeg Kelpie in living, breathing form. What’s Ardbeg? That’s […]

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Whisky Live 2017: A Recap of Our Favorites

Whisky Live 2017: A Recap of Our Favorites

Every year whisky lovers gather at Chelsea Piers to partake in the event known as Whisky Live. Here, attendees can try expressions from their favorite brands, as well as discover new, small batch brands from near and far. We loved trying unique expressions from some of our favorites, like Jack Daniels, Usquaebach, Yamakazi and more. However, the highlight of Whisky […]

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A Not-To-Be-Missed Event for All Whiskey and Beer Enthusiasts

A Not-To-Be-Missed Event for All Whiskey and Beer Enthusiasts

Whiskey and beer. Nothing goes down smoother. Which is probably why the 4th annual Prohibition themed beer and whiskey tasting festival, East Ville des Folies, is bringing it back to NYC for what is sure to be another successful year. Taking place on Saturday, January 16th, from 2:30-5:30pm at Webster Hall, this one-of-a-kind event takes you back in time to […]

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Make Sure Irish Whiskey Is On Your Radar

Make Sure Irish Whiskey Is On Your Radar

While vodka is clearly the most popular spirit in the states, Irish whiskey is on a surge and ready to take over. Irish whiskey has been said to be the fastest growing distilled spirit category in the world. So when I received an invitation to The Jeffery for a Teeling Whiskey tasting, I quickly jumped at the chance to learn […]

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Move Over Fireball, A New Flavored Whiskey Is About to Knock Your Socks Off

Move Over Fireball, A New Flavored Whiskey Is About to Knock Your Socks Off

Tea + whiskey = heaven. Which is obviously why the folks over at Marlee’s Green Tea Whiskey came up with a killer spirit that combines two beloved drinks into one. The whiskey is comprised of a proprietary blend of green tea sourced from select farms in China, and is then brewed and blended with American rye and a bit of […]

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Blade and Bow: Your New Favorite Bourbon

Blade and Bow: Your New Favorite Bourbon

Boasting a product that exudes the quality and the mystery in its name is no easy feat, but the producers at Blade & Bow have managed to improvise and overcome with a truly spectacular product. On a thunderous summer evening of late, we had the magnanimous opportunity to celebrate the New York rollout of a new Kentucky Straight Bourbon.  The […]

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