Distilled. Premiere Issue

For our premiere issue we explore the roots of American rye whiskey courtesy of the Catoctin Creek Distillery in Virginia, the grubby glory of Ben Nevis distillery in the western Highlands of Scotland, and the history of the Singapore Sling. Wayne Curtis takes us on an exhilirating ride through the history and lore of the Tiki canon, while Faith Willinger introduces us to ‘The Boss’, the world’s greatest distiller. We climb the Jura mountains as we chronicle the making of gentiane eau-de-vie, and we do a deep dive into Armagnac with Martine Lafitte of Domaine Boingnères, home to one of the spirit world’s best kept secrets.

Distilled is an independent magazine that showcases the craft and culture of fine spirits, including their makers, their terroir and their stories. All of our features are original, independent works specially commissioned for Distilled, published twice per year in the spring and fall. Our Premiere Issue is 80 pages and perfect-bound, printed on 80lb Supreme Gloss.

Also in this Issue

Rye, Rebels and Rabble Rousers
How Becky and Scott Harris have mined Virginia’s past to recreate America’s true native spirit at Catoctin Creek.

Au Coeur du Grand Bas Armagnac
A visit to the heart of an appellation with Martine Lafitte, one of Armagnac’s most respected and irascible producers.

Milo Makes Gentiane
Traditional Alpine distilling from the ground to the glass with Emile Burgundthal: a photoessay.

The Boss
Gianni Capovilla is considered by many of his peers to be the world’s greatest distiller. Here’s how he does it.

Bitter to the Last Drop
Getting to the root of the cocktail’s most bitter – and beloved – ally.

Tiki Before Tacky
How faux drinks – and a fake world – became authentic.

Shaken & Stirred: The Singapore Sling

Paired: Gazpacho Macho

The Last Word: Barcelona