Monthly Archives: August 2013

Gates Circle Liquors and Wines

BWG’s ongoing exploration of the local whiskey scene has brought us to the wonderful Gates Circle Liquor and Wines on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo. Gates Circle, a family run business, has been providing spirits and wines to the Buffalo public … Continue reading

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Summer Whisky Cocktail

The Mamie Taylor cocktail is a delicious thirst quenching whisky drink that’s easy to make and simple enough for any home bar. Allegedly, this drink was created for a famous turn of the 20th century opera singer of the same … Continue reading

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Big Ditch Brewing Co.

Buffalo’s craft beer scene has been steadily growing over the last few years. In fact, Western NY is poised to have at least five new breweries and brew houses open up by 2015. BWG recently got to meet and interview … Continue reading

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The Irishman

The Irishman Pub and Eatery is located at 5601 Main Street in the heart of Williamsville, a close suburb of Buffalo. Over 30 choices of scotch, bourbon and Irish whisky await you at the bar. Along with the whiskey selection, … Continue reading

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Ardbeg Galileo

Among whisky enthusiasts, Ardbeg is a name world renowned for making excellent peaty, smokey whiskies. Annually, Ardbeg releases a new single edition bottling that is unleashed on the whisky world with an unending cavalcade of marketing and hype. In 2012 … Continue reading

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