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Cutty Sark Throws it Back to Prohibition

From the early 1920's to 1933 the prohibition of alcohol was enforced with the Eighteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.  Even so, that didn't stop American's from enjoying their favorite bar beverages.  It didn't take long for speakeasies, a commonly dark and hidden bar where the sale of alcohol illegally took place, to pop up in almost every town.

On Wednesday, October 29th, Cutty Sark Whiskey appropriately launched their prohibition edition blend with a prohibition era party.  After walking though a lantern-lit walkway, hidden beneath train tracks at 975 W. Hubbard, guests were offered their first sampling of whisky.  From there, a bow-tied gentlemen opened the doors to a dimly lit warehouse.  Inside was a surprising spectacle.


Card shuffling magicians, live music, craft cocktails; it was a truly authentic celebration of how far whiskey has come.  Local artist Nate Azark painted a live art installation showing the timeline of the prohibition, while live music was performed by Empires and Morry Sochat & The Special 20s. 



Halfstack Magazine:  How did Generic Surplus and Cutty Sark collaborate for this event?

Cutty Sark:  The Generic Surplus collaboration was a preview for the sneaker launch.  The sneaker is a limited edition hi-top that infuses the spirit of America's coolest bartenders with the freshest, contemporary street style.  The shoe takes design cues from current bartenders and is remixed with Cutty Sark's iconic color palette.  

HS:  Can you tell us more about the event space?  Why was it chosen for this event?

CS:  Morgan Manufacturing is a new space.  We wanted something unseen by the people in Chicago.  Its industrial feel and "secret" entrance provided the perfect backdrop to introduce a product such as Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition blended scotch whisky.  

HS:  How many people attended the event?

CS:  The event was a full house with more than 200 attendees.  Everyone enjoyed the whisky, cocktails, the live music and especially the live art installation.

HS:  What was your favorite highlight of the evening? 

CS:  It's hard to pick just one.  The cocktails created by Mea Leech were a real hit, but it was even better sipping them while watching artist Nate Azark put the finishing touches on his mural that told the story of the whiskey since it was first brought to America during prohibition.  

Macallan Whisky Launches Rare Cask with a Night of Rarities

Macallan Whisky held a “Night of Rarities” at The Berkshire Room to debut their new Macallan Rare Cask. Launching this fall in limited quantities, attendees were the first in Illinois to taste the exceptional beverage.

Macallan Whisky was joined by other fineries. Dinner Lab, a membership-based dining experience that links curious diners with undiscovered chefs, shared a gorgeous Macallan Dessert Cocktail, comprised of The Macallan Sherry Sorbet, dry oloroso sherry foam, and lemon, and a Sherry and Chocolate, chocolate cake teamed with a dry oroloso sherry gel and toffee. Icon, vehicles handmade in Los Angeles, Symbol handcrafted audio, and wristwatch expert Hodinkee were also there.

Jason Moore and Stuart Macpherson The Rare Cask was introduced by brand ambassador Jason Moore and Macallan’s Master of Wood Stuart Macpherson. "Wood sits at the very heart of what we do at The Macallan, and Rare Cask further demonstrates the vital role of our casks in the production of our superb whiskies," said Macpherson. "Our commitment to sherry seasoned oak casks is unquestionable and Rare Cask showcases The Macallan at its very best." I like a drink you know is special when you first meet. It has a presence. The color smiles as it wakes up and dances with the light—all natural. There’s a flirty aroma. You taste spices, fleeting vanilla, raisins, a . strong presence of wood. It’s sure of itself, mellow.

We were able to try other Macallan Whiskys. I compared The Rare Cask with the Twelve Year Old Macallan. It was very different from The Rare Cask. Still very good, you can definitely tell it’s from the same family, but the burn of the alcohol meets at the lip. It’s spunky and there’s a transparency in its body. It was a boy versus a man. While it was the Rare Cask’s party, I fell in love with the dry oloroso sherry from Spain. It was sweet, complex, vibrant, and fruity. I became the sherry advocate. "Have you tried the sherry?" There’s a sherry? Right over here. Find out more about Macallan Whisky at www.themacallan.com

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