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Visual Recap: Summer 2015

Posted on September 8, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

2015 gave Western NY a beautiful, not too dry, not too wet, not too hot, not too cold summer. One could say this summer was perfectly balanced — the backbone of any good season, or more aprupos, any good whiskey, … Continue reading →

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Talking Buffalo Spirits on Grain of Salt 

Posted on August 25, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

BWG talked about our take on the Buffalo NY spirits scene with our friends at Buffalo Eats through their podcast series Grain of Salt. 

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Tommyrotter Distillery

Posted on July 22, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Tommyrotter Distillery has just opened its doors in the Hydrolics District of downtown Buffalo. Their small, clean, beautifully designed space functions as both distillery and storefront, showcasing all their products as you look over their production floor. Tommyrotter Distillery’s unique name … Continue reading →

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Bellwoods Boogie Monster

Posted on July 1, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

One of BWG’s favorite Toronto spots is a beautiful little tucked away place called Bellwoods Brewery. Bellwoods is soon set to significantly expand, but as of this writing their modestly inviting street-side open-air brew house and restaurant is our place … Continue reading →

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BWG Bourbon Giveaway

Posted on June 24, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

BWG Is doing our first giveaway promotion via Instagram. Click the link to enter to win this bottle of Russel’s Reserve Single Barrell Bourbon. Cheers and good luck!  BWG on Instagram.  

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BWG’s Father’s Day Gift Guide

Posted on June 15, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. This theory is just partly true. To reach the complex, muntifaceted modern man’s heart, his significant other must know the ins and outs of his hobbies, his wish-lists … Continue reading →

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Visual Recap: Spring 2015

Posted on June 5, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Spring was shorter than usual this year in Western NY. Winter didn’t loosen its White Walker like clutch on our souls until the last week of April. Now a week into June, Summer is already in its full stampeding stride. … Continue reading →

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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2014

Posted on May 27, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Thomas H. Handy Rye (most simply referred to as “Handy” by whiskey enthusiasts) is part of the annually released Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). BTAC whiskies consist of famous brands of the whiskey world including George T. Stagg, William Larue … Continue reading →

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Old Overholt Rye

Posted on May 21, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey is one of the least expensive whiskies on the market. It has been around for over a century (literally) and due to its relative value, is the resident house rye at most cocktail bars. Old … Continue reading →

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Woodford Rye

Posted on May 7, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

BWG has been delving into rye whiskies lately and we’ve steadily been gaining an affinity for the spicier, more herbal characteristics of the style. Woodford Reserve is best known for bourbon but they have a mid-level rye whiskey that is … Continue reading →

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