So the story behind New Liberty Distillery’s Bloody Butcher Bourbon goes like this… In the early 1800s, European settlers in the southern United States blended their corn with a native variety. The result was Bloody Butcher corn: instantly recognizable for its striking deep red kernels and legendary fruity, […]
Limpd: So, we finally got through the work/kids distraction and had a chance to visit the New Liberty Distillery. It seems like we haven’t had a chance to visit anyone the past couple years, so I really look forward to these excursions! I know they make a whiskey […]
G-LO: Before we get started, tell us a little bit about yourself. Daniel Kulisek (DK): My name is Daniel Kulisek, and I am the Bourbon Master and Beverage Manager at Bank & Bourbon in the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. G-LO: So you run the bar… DK: Yep. Cocktails, spirits… […]
When one travels the majestic New Jersey and Pennsylvania highways and byways (now pothole free!) with G-LO (also now pothole free!), the sights are never-ending. The Great Rust Belt is now but a skinny tie, but many of the skeletons still sit, waiting to be turned into hipster […]
So here’s a mystery for you… Why the hell haven’t we attended The Twisted Tail’s Whiskey Bonanza before??? Sure, we’ve been to bigger whiskey events over the years, but few have had the vibe of this one. From the charming and rustic venue to the super enthusiastic bartenders and […]
Below is a sneak peek of all that will be going down during Philly Beer Week 2019 courtesy of our friends at Philly Loves Beer… _________________________________________________ PHILLY BEER WEEK RETURNS WITH 10 SUDSY DAYS OF EXCLUSIVE BEERS, TASTINGS, FESTIVALS, CRAFT CRAWLS, DINNERS, TOURS AND COLLABORATIONS Philly Loves Beer […]
The other day I received an email from the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance (PCA). For those who don’t know, the PCA is a not-for-profit agency whose sole mission is child advocacy and achieves that mission through a collaborative effort with various Philadelphia governmental agencies (the Philadelphia Police Department, the […]
We have some excellent news for all of the Philadelphia whiskey lovers out there! The American Whiskey Convention will be back in town on Friday, April 5th (repeat after me, “WOOHOO!”). This year’s event will be held at the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, a […]
Way back in August of 2013, Limpd attended the First Pour at Iron Hill Brewery’s Voorhees location on his own, and last night, I attended the First Pour at Iron Hill’s brand spanking new Center City Philadelphia location (it officially opens on September 13th) on my own. What is […]
Limpd and I had two options yesterday afternoon: Option #1: Stay at work and toil away at our mostly thankless jobs until 5pm. Or later! Option #2: Leave a little early to attend a behind-the-scenes preview tour of a new brew pub in Center City Philadelphia. As evidenced […]
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