#distillation

#distillation

Not shying away from a bit of marketing hyperbole, the makers of Realizzato claim they've created "the world's most environmentally-friendly and sustainable alcoholic beverage." The brand also says that their coffee liqueur marks the first time in more than 400 years that alcohol has been fermented from a completely new ingredient using an industrial process. At first, this seems overly boastful: It's a liqueur made from upcycled coffee grounds collected from UK coffee retailers.

J.P. Wiser's 18 Years Old blended Canadian whisky demonstrated a mastery of blending, showcasing a balanced taste with subtle spice, honeyed sweetness, and undertones of toffee and vanilla.

Crafted from a selection of reserves distilled in 2013 and aged for a full decade in ex-bourbon and ex-whiskey casks, Single Vintage 2013 showcases a meticulous approach to blending and aging. The result is a rich, complex sipping rum that proves time and technique are still two of the finest ingredients in the game.

Fort Hamilton was conceived in 2016 by Alex Clark and Amy Grindeland, a husband-and-wife team with an unabashedly nerdy passion for all things history.