![]() Thus, its no surprise that an increasing number of companies are looking to immersive entertainment to promote a property or to make a night out that much more special. For now, a visit to the distillery (and a heft pour of its rye) will more than suffice.Experiences are the evolution of a service, elevating a simple product into a memory and forging a connection between audience and brand. As Van Brunt continues to evolve and create new whiskeys, he coyly advises us to stay tuned for reveals of projects that are ‘still under wraps’. ‘I think all the NY distilleries are worthy of visiting,’ says Schlesselman, highlighting the ‘tremendous depth and variety’ amongst the state’s establishments.Ĭontrary to other regional bottlings, Schlesselman feels that NY state whiskeys – particularly its rye – have distinct points of view, as well as benefitting from a strong focus on grain bill and fermentation as sources of complexity before hitting the barrel. Founder Daric Schlesselman recalls that just a decade ago, only a handful of stores carried local spirits but now, almost every boutique shop has a section dedicated to the category. Now 10 years into the game, Van Brunt Distillery is expanding like never before. ![]() Must try: Ragtime Rye, Dorothy Parker American Gin Tasting cost: $15 Gin Flight (Dorothy Parker, Dorothy Parker Rose, and Perry’s Tot) $15 Whiskey Flight (Ragtime Rye, Applejack Barrel Finish, Bottled in Bond, House Single Barrel) Tour cost: Distillery tours not offered at the moment Open: Wed-Fri 5pm-12am, Sat 2pm-12am, Sun 4pm-10pm Currently, the team is working on new blends, secondary barrel finishes and a one-of-a-kind rye varietal that’s already been 12 years in the making. In the future, Katz plans to craft more exciting rye whiskeys. ‘If there’s one thing that highlights our particular outlook and contribution, it would be our singular and purposeful focus, from day one, on rye whiskey,’ he says. ![]() A decade after launching his distillery, Katz is continuing to evolve and expand, though like Schlesselman, he feels that NY Distilling’s stronghold is found in its rye. Must try: Straight Bourbon, Moonshine, Corn Whiskey, Bottled-in-Bond BourbonĪccording to Allen Katz, distiller and owner of NY Distilling Co, New York State’s distilling scene is the ‘largest, most diverse and competitive’ in the US. Tasting cost: Tour includes four whiskeys. Top Shelf tours (1 hour, 15 minutes and including two additional rare whiskeys) offered at 2pm and 4pm Sat 2pm Sun. Offered at 3pm Wed-Thu 3pm and 5pm Fri 1pm, 3pm, 5pm Sat 4pm Sun. Open: Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm Sat 12pm-10pm Sun 12pm-8pm Spoelman explains that Kings County ‘infuses creativity into all our whiskey, hoping not to compete with Kentucky bourbon, but to expand the idea of American whiskey to include more flavours, more diversity and more transparency.’ In addition to tasting through the distillery’s staples, be sure to keep an eye out for its 7-Year Single Barrel bottlings, which have recently been released from the distillery. ![]() ‘We make all of our whiskey ourselves, which allows us to control more of the process on our custom-built equipment,’ he says, also citing the distillery’s emphasis on sensory evaluation, blending and warehouse conditions. Since then, Colin Spoelman, the distillery’s founder, has seen a ‘revolution built on enthusiasm’ for the craft whiskey sector. Kings County has been operating in the heart of Brooklyn since April 2010, at a time when craft spirits – particularly bourbon – were synonymous with big brands and Kentucky almost exclusively. More figuratively, a focus on ‘getting geeky’ about ingredients and process, as well as creating a culture of openness and transparency, have also long been themes in the state. ‘Once we were competitors, but we all share a common project: trying to articulate what defines NY whiskey and sets it apart from more established (and more commercialised) heartland bourbon.’įrom a product perspective, Spoelman states that rye has long been a dominant theme in New York’s distilling regimen. ‘I feel very close to our peers in NY distilling,’ says Spoelman. However, what sets New York’s scene apart from others – aside from the delicious whiskeys of course – is its sense of camaraderie. He adds that small producers have initiated a revolution and built enthusiasm for all whiskey over the past decade or so. ‘About a dozen distillers produced 99% of American whiskey,’ he says. Spoelman notes that just over a decade ago, craft distillers entered a market that was monopolised by corporate giants. September releases 2022: full score table.Rhône 2021 score table: top white wines.March releases on the Place de Bordeaux 2023. ![]()
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