Why Being “First” Isn’t Enough: A Call to Craft Distilleries in the U.S.
Earlier this week, an editorial I had published on Distiller.com seemed to strike a chord with the whiskey drinking public. Called “What We Consumers Want from Craft Distilleries,” the piece advocates for craft producers to stop all the B.S. and just give us what we care about—first and foremost, quality products, and those that are made and showcased with transparency, authenticity, and meaningful locality. I originally...
Undone Watch Review: Thousands of Ways to Customize Your Next Watch
Watch Customization Made Easy with Undone Watches Remember the days when you might have liked a watch you saw in the store, except for the strap? You found the perfect style, but hated the watch face color? You couldn’t find the watch that was just right? Well, those days are long gone with a little help from Undone, a company which has mastered the world of easy watch customization. Undone currently has two watch collections,...
Westland Distillery Releases Sport Dram, a Whiskey Workout Drink
One of the most prominent producers of American single malt whiskey has just unveiled its newest surefire smash hit: Sport Dram, the Whiskey Kwencher. Billed as “a whiskey for winners,” this is the whiskey workout drink you’ve been waiting for, and it’s ready to help whip you into shape. Sport Dram is available in three never before seen flavors, or muscular colors, including Red Slam, Blue Buzz and Green Grip....
Jack Rose’s New Executive Chef Jon de Paz Will Make You Go For The Food
You go to Jack Rose for the whiskey. I get it. Believe me—nobody gets it as much as I do. But they damn sure are doing their best these days to bring you through the front door for other reasons, and a quick walk-through of new executive chef Jon de Paz’s menu overhaul proves that yes, there are plenty of alternative, and delicious, reasons to make your next visit. Chef de Paz brings a lofty resume to the Jack Rose team, having...
La Jambe Debuts New French-Focused Cocktail Lineup
Shaw Favorite La Jambe’s New Cocktails La Jambe is another one of those D.C. places which I just can’t seem to stop talking about. There’s a good chance that if you’ve seen me out and about around town, then you found me sidled up at the bar here. So when they released a new cocktail lineup, you know I couldn’t resist heading over as soon as possible. La Jambe is focused more on its diverse and carefully...