Tag Archives: Buffalo NY

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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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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Rusty Nickel Brewing Co.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

On an impromptu whim BWG decided to trek south of the city to one of Buffalo’s Newest breweries — and we’re glad we did. Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. is located directly behind Ebenezer Ale House in West Seneca. They have recently … Continue reading →

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Allen Burger Venture

Posted on March 30, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Allen Burger Venture (ABV) is Mike Shatzle’s (Blue Monk, Coles, Moor Pat) latest endeavor. Located in the heart of the Allentown district of Buffalo, ABV is a first-rate example of modern-style restaurant and bar. It’s harmonious, yet anomalous among the … Continue reading →

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Gene McCarthy’s / Old First Ward Brewing

Posted on October 9, 2014 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Over the summer months, BWG kept hearing about how good the beer was at Gene McCarthy’s (a Buffalo restaurant staple since 1963), who just opened a brewhouse earlier this year. We contacted brewer Alex Placito who graciously invited us down … Continue reading →

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Update: Resurgence Brewing Co.

Posted on June 12, 2014 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Back in April BWG did a preliminary feature on Buffalo’s newest brewery (read that here) and now Resurgence Brewing Co. is open to the public! BWG along with Buffalo Dandy stopped in to check out the finished product and sample … Continue reading →

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Resurgence Brewing Co.

Posted on April 22, 2014 by buffalowhiskeyguild

With at least two new breweries opening up in 2014, Buffalo’s craft beer explosion shows no signs of slowing down. Resurgence Brewing Co. is located on Niagara Street on the northwest side of Buffalo. They are currently in the final stages of construction and hope … Continue reading →

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Kegworks

Posted on April 11, 2014 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Kegworks, located just north of Buffalo in the suburb of Kenmore, is a company designed for one specific concept, to empower their customers with tools for drinking. Even though Kegworks has been in operation for 16 years and is the top manufacturer … Continue reading →

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Update: Lockhouse Distillery

Posted on December 13, 2013 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Back in July, BWG featured Lockhouse Distillery, Buffalo’s first working distillery since prohibition. At the time, Lockhouse was not yet open, just awaiting label approval from the federal government. Well, approval finally came and on black Friday Lockhouse opened its … Continue reading →

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Hutch’s

Posted on October 10, 2013 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Hutch’s restaurant is a Buffalo fine dining favorite that has been steadily serving the local community for years. BWG learned that Hutch’s has recently overhauled the identity of their bar to that of a whisky leaning. Naturally, we had to see … Continue reading →