UNFILTERED Archives: Spirits

Fireside Chats: The Spirits Special

Fireside Chats: The Spirits Special
The dog days of summer are officially behind us! Though it may be hard to believe, we have finally reached the time of year to bundle up and get as close as possible to our favorite heat source. There is...

Skurnik Cocktail Series?: Grandfather

Skurnik Cocktail Series?: Grandfather
Volume 3: GRANDFATHER (2006/2016 re-imagining of the Saratoga Cocktail) 1 oz Neversink Apple Brandy 1 oz Medley Bros. 102 Heritage Bourbon 1 oz Contratto Vermouth Rosso 2 dash Angostura bitters 2 dash Peychaud’s bitters Rocks glass See more videos from...

Home Bar Essentials: Part II

Home Bar Essentials: Part II
Assuming you joined us for the first installment of Home Bar Essentials, or assuming you already have a curated home bar built for hosting, it’s about time we dug a little deeper to discuss a few techniques and tools that...

Skurnik Cocktail Series?: Martinez (Variation)

Skurnik Cocktail Series?: Martinez  (Variation)
Volume I: MARTINEZ(Variation) 2 oz Greenhook Old Tom Gin 1 oz Contratto Vermouth Rosso barspoon Rapa Giovanni Liquore di Ciliegie, Cherry\ 2 dash orange bitters Coupe glass, lemon twist See more videos from our cocktail series...

The Ninth Floor: A Spirited Tasting & After-Party!

The Ninth Floor: A Spirited Tasting & After-Party!
Over the past years, we have all grown: the portfolio, our extended family of suppliers, our dedicated team, our unwavering customers, and their loyal patrons. The industry as a whole has come a long way, as shown by the increasing...

Three Days in Oaxaca

Three Days in Oaxaca
With agave distillates continuing to grow in popularity, mezcal in particular, adventurous spirit enthusiasts are traveling to Mexico at unprecedented rates. If you visit Oaxaca today, chances are strong you will bump into other mezcal connoisseurs and collectors – or...

Home Bar Essentials

Home Bar Essentials
While we all agree that it’s crucial to have at least a small selection of wines at home for hosting (or for the end of a long afternoon), nothing makes for a more sophisticated welcome than a well-stocked and well-executed...

Rhum Agricole: Guadeloupe & Martinique

Rhum Agricole: Guadeloupe & Martinique
The Other 2% Rhum Agricole screams of place. Everything matters. From the type of water to the soil, from the varietal of sugercane to the unique farming practices, from the stills to the hands of people who shape this special...