How Charlottesville helped put American single malt on the map
A passion project, at its core, is about passion. For the past decade, Gareth Moore’s passion has been to bring a new product into the world: American single malt whisky. […]
Virginia’s spirits come to life in the glass
Vitis vinifera and native apples soak up the praise for the nationally acclaimed pressings that fill Virginia’s cellars. For every drop that makes it to the vintner’s bottle, loads of […]
Share the (common)wealth: A guide to local gourmet gifts
Many of us are eagerly anticipating the chance to turn the page on what has been a unique and challenging year. However, at least one challenge remains before we can […]
Small Bites: June 3
Business not as usual In recent weeks, many local restaurants that decided to take a pandemic pause have started to phase back into action, including well-loved spots like Al Carbon, […]
Spirited debate: Tasting and talking Virginia whiskey (and one rum)
Whiskey goes way back in Virginia. In 1620, English settler George Thorpe made the first batch of spirits in Jamestown using corn—not barley, as was the tradition in Europe—obtained in […]
Great harvest: A look at the economic impact of area wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries
Bordeaux, France. Napa Valley, California. Central Virginia? Possibly. Though Thomas Jefferson first attempted to plant a vineyard back in the late 1700s, our local wine industry is still young, only […]
New whiskies in town
Signs that fall is just around the corner: cool evenings, colorful leaves, and last but certainly not least, whiskey! But this is not Kentucky, so we’re not talking bourbon. Two […]